Join us for a talk & walking tour of Hastings' Art Deco buildings with Charles Ropitini, co-curator of the Foundations and Additions: Plans for the Heretaunga 100 Block exhibition. The talk will commence at 11am with the presentation ‘A Whakapapa of Architecture’ followed by Hīkoi Haere Go for a Walk at 12pm. Free, no booking […]
Dolly the Warhorse Trust are going to re-vitalise Purple Poppy Day 24th February (the day that the international community commemorates the service of animals in warfare) with a service adjacent to the Cenotaph in Civic Square, Russell Street in Hastings, at 11.00am on Saturday, 24th February 2024. See more at www.dollythewarhorse.co.nz
Te Matau a Māui Hawke’s Bay faced unimaginable devastation and loss from Cyclone Gabrielle – one of the worst storms to hit Aotearoa New Zealand in living history. We acknowledge the deep losses felt right across our communities, including those whānau who lost loved ones, and those whose lives, livelihoods, homes and communities were impacted […]
Wrap up warm and come along to Civic Square to watch the digital light and sound show that brings the stars of Matariki to life.
Bring the whole family along to Civic Square to mark Hastings’ 150th year. + Live music + Dance performances + Magic with The Great Wardini + Crafts with Meerlo Creations + Games + Face-painting + Vintage vehicles + Storytelling tent where you will hear stories of our past and present, including a live reading of […]
Cosy up for the Matariki finale and join the lantern parade that will illuminate Hastings CBD. Craft your own lantern at home or collect one from Civic Square to follow the lights and music. Finish the parade with kai from food trucks before snuggling around the welcome fires to enjoy the Matariki stars digital light […]
Each night you are invited to nestle under the 'big top' in Civic Square. Join the circle around communal fires as storytellers ignite our imaginations and illuminate our minds as they did for our forebears. Whanau will share the history of Nga Pou o Heretaunga as they bring to life eighteen large pou carvings representing […]
Fires signal the arrival of Matariki in Hastings and call people home, to give thanks for the harvest, remember loved ones and celebrate with whanau and friends. The cauldrons of fire in Civic Square will burn for three days and nights. more info
Wrap up warm and come along to the Civic Square to watch the digital light and sound show that brings the stars of Matariki to life. Located within Civic Square is the Matariki hub where you will find a cosy marquee to relax in whilst enjoying the warmth of the welcome fires that burn for three days and three […]
Each night you are invited to nestle under the 'big top' in Civic Square. Join the circle around communal fires as storytellers ignite our imaginations and illuminate our minds as they did for our forebears. Whanau will share the history of Nga Pou o Heretaunga as they bring to life eighteen large pou carvings representing […]
Fires signal the arrival of Matariki in Hastings and call people home, to give thanks for the harvest, remember loved ones and celebrate with whanau and friends. The cauldrons of fire in Civic Square will burn for three days and nights. more info
Wrap up warm and come along to the Civic Square to watch the digital light and sound show that brings the stars of Matariki to life. Located within Civic Square is the Matariki hub where you will find a cosy marquee to relax in whilst enjoying the warmth of the welcome fires that burn for three days and three […]
