Once again 106 Russell Street South Hastings will be a popular location, with the Christmas Art and Craft Bazaar at the Hastings Community Art Centre getting underway as of Tuesday 28 November, 2023!  Held annually, The Christmas Bazaar offers hundreds of hand-crafted items for sale from local Hawke’s Bay artisans. Lyn Mackie from the Hastings Community Art […]

Once again 106 Russell Street South Hastings will be a popular location, with the Christmas Art and Craft Bazaar at the Hastings Community Art Centre getting underway as of Tuesday 28 November, 2023!  Held annually, The Christmas Bazaar offers hundreds of hand-crafted items for sale from local Hawke’s Bay artisans. Lyn Mackie from the Hastings Community Art […]

Once again 106 Russell Street South Hastings will be a popular location, with the Christmas Art and Craft Bazaar at the Hastings Community Art Centre getting underway as of Tuesday 28 November, 2023!  Held annually, The Christmas Bazaar offers hundreds of hand-crafted items for sale from local Hawke’s Bay artisans. Lyn Mackie from the Hastings Community Art […]

Come along for the launch and presentation of Under the Sun Vol. 3 - Hawke’s Bay’s 3rd album featuring a selection of our amazing artists. Let’s celebrate local music at the Old Church Restaurant on Wednesday, 13th December, from 7:00 pm with drinks, nibbles and of course live performances by eight talented musicians from the […]

Once again 106 Russell Street South Hastings will be a popular location, with the Christmas Art and Craft Bazaar at the Hastings Community Art Centre getting underway as of Tuesday 28 November, 2023!  Held annually, The Christmas Bazaar offers hundreds of hand-crafted items for sale from local Hawke’s Bay artisans. Lyn Mackie from the Hastings Community Art […]

Once again 106 Russell Street South Hastings will be a popular location, with the Christmas Art and Craft Bazaar at the Hastings Community Art Centre getting underway as of Tuesday 28 November, 2023!  Held annually, The Christmas Bazaar offers hundreds of hand-crafted items for sale from local Hawke’s Bay artisans. Lyn Mackie from the Hastings Community Art […]

A free whānau Christmas celebration, Maraenui Christmas in the Park, is being held at the Maraenui Shopping Centre Reserve in Ahuriri on Friday December 15, 2pm to 6pm. There will be loads of free whānau fun, entertainment, giant inflatable slide, bouncy castle, kai and giveaways. The event is being organised by Tu Tangata Maraenui Trust […]

Bring your tamariki to visit Santa in the Tama Tūranga Huata room this December! Post your letters to Santa, pop a gift under the Giving Tree for Women's Refuge, meet the big man - and bring a camera so you have a photo with him in the Grotto. There'll be art activities for kids and, […]

Messiah!! Possibly the greatest collection ofchoruses and arias ever made!Carleen Ebbs Soprano | Catherine Pierard AltoLJ Crichton Tenor I James Harrison Bass TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM ITICKET OR DOOR SALES - EFTPOS AVAILABLEAdults $35 // Tertiary Students $10 // Supergold Card $32 // 17 years & under freeTO FIND OUT MORE napierchoir.org.nz // hawkesbayorchestra.co.nz

What is Flaxmere parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! When is it? Every Saturday at 8:00am. Where is it? The event takes place at Flaxmere Park, Swansea Road, Flaxmere, 4120. See Course page for more details. What does it cost to join […]

Bring your tamariki to visit Santa in the Tama Tūranga Huata room this December! Post your letters to Santa, pop a gift under the Giving Tree for Women's Refuge, meet the big man - and bring a camera so you have a photo with him in the Grotto. There'll be art activities for kids and, […]

Once again 106 Russell Street South Hastings will be a popular location, with the Christmas Art and Craft Bazaar at the Hastings Community Art Centre getting underway as of Tuesday 28 November, 2023!  Held annually, The Christmas Bazaar offers hundreds of hand-crafted items for sale from local Hawke’s Bay artisans. Lyn Mackie from the Hastings Community Art […]

Santa will open the doors to his Summer Grotto in Ocean Boulevard Mall, Napier, from Saturday, December 16, to Monday, December 18, 2023, between 10am and 2pm daily. Families are invited to come along and get in the holiday spirit with the big guy himself. Grab your camera or phone and capture the magic with […]

A Mini-Festival celebrating our local Food Maestros, Artists, Musicians, Businesses, and our Diverse Community Featuring: Come join us and celebrate with all of our locals this Christmas! With tantalising flavours, mesmerising performances, and our Christmas positive energy, we’ll ignite the Streets with Beats, savour delectable Eats and celebrate the vibrant spirit that makes Hawkes Bay […]

The Christmas shopping should be almost done so Carols in Cornwall Park will be the perfect occasion to put your feet up and get into the festive spirit. Set aside the late afternoon of December 16 to enjoy this annual event when Cornwall Park rings out to the tune of Christmas carols and families enjoying […]

Hawke's Bay Soul Choir's CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONA Funky Show of Soul and Disco Move over Silent Night - this festive season, make a joyful noise!Join the Bay’s best musicians and most exuberant vocalists at the Hawke’s Bay Soul Choir’s Christmas Celebration – A Funky Show of Soul and Disco. Held on Saturday 16th December at Functions […]

Greatest hits of Christmas 350 years ago. Still rocking! TORELLI - Concerto À Quattro in G minor, Op. 8, No. 6 MANFREDINI - Concerto Grosso in C major, Op. 3, No. 12 CORELLI - Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6, No. 8 VIVALDI - The Four Seasons Monique Lapins Violin TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM ITICKET […]

The Fiesta of Lights is back for its 25th year of dazzling the community with its spectacular light displays and festive activities. Started in 1998, the event has grown in size featuring over 60 stunning light displays scattered along a 1.5 km tree-lined trail surrounded by thousands of sparkling fairy lights. The displays range from […]

Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying fruit & vegetables, freshly baked breads, meats, cheeses, preserves and […]

Santa will open the doors to his Summer Grotto in Ocean Boulevard Mall, Napier, from Saturday, December 16, to Monday, December 18, 2023, between 10am and 2pm daily. Families are invited to come along and get in the holiday spirit with the big guy himself. Grab your camera or phone and capture the magic with […]

World-famous-in-Te Awanga! Join us for a cruisy Sesh on the lawn - our wine, their music and your vibe. Summer in Te Awanga at its finest! Entry is $5 at the gate, kids under 12 are free, bring a picnic rug, sprawl out, sit back and relax. Pizzas and all-day grazing available from our fab […]

Messiah!! Possibly the greatest collection of choruses and arias ever made! Carleen Ebbs Soprano | Catherine Pierard Alto LJ Crichton Tenor I James Harrison Bass TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM ITICKET OR DOOR SALES - EFTPOS AVAILABLE Adults $35 // Tertiary Students $10 // Supergold Card $32 // 17 years & under free TO FIND OUT MORE […]

Two true troubadours join forces to present a selection from their considerable individual repertoires, alone and together Jackie Bristow has made music her entire life. Gore-born, Jackie moved to Sydney in 1998, then based herself in LA and Austin while touring the world. Jackie has spent the last few years opening for the likes of […]

The Fiesta of Lights is back for its 25th year of dazzling the community with its spectacular light displays and festive activities. Started in 1998, the event has grown in size featuring over 60 stunning light displays scattered along a 1.5 km tree-lined trail surrounded by thousands of sparkling fairy lights. The displays range from […]