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Find out what Festivals & Lifestyle events are on in Central Hawke's Bay.
Learn how to make the transition from buddy to the boss and lead a successful team.
Managing staff can be a very rewarding, interesting and fun role, it can also be a tough and demanding job. Between managing your own time and projects, helping your team members solve problems and complete tasks,...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 18 June
Where: East Pier Hotel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Celebrating 10 years of the MTG Foundation; a group of Hawke’s Bay people who have supported the expectations of this museum’s community and worked collectively to turn ambition into reality.
Through their dedication to the arts, they have bequeathed, donated, and fund-raised to purchase...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Monday 3 June
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo
The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display.
Bring your whanau to MTG – it’s free!
Kō Waka Kōrero Māori hei whakaaturanga kia...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 31 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Silver, valued for its rarity and attractive lustre, has for centuries been mined and formed into an extensive range of domestic, personal, religious, and ceremonial objects.
Silver is one of the most versatile and singular precious metals: it is malleable and ductile and has a relatively low...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 31 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Eye Spy: Curious Stories brings together some weird and wonderful objects from the Hawke’s Bay’s Museums Trust’s collection. Held within these objects are some truly great narratives, stories that go beyond ornamentation to offer a fascinating view of our heritage.
Some of these stories...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 13 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In the Antarctic, moisture particles in the air can freeze and act as tiny prisms, reflecting a rainbow of light that creates twinkling clouds known as ‘diamond dust’. Gabby O’Connor uses theatre lighting gels to create a large geometric form which will transform the front foyer into an...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 1 September
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Pūrākau o Te Whenua explores the legends and tales of Te Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay. The special names given to hills, mountains, rivers, and streams of our region all tell a pūrākau (story) about the events and the people who lived on or near them.
If you’ve ever wondered about the...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 31 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey
At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 31 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition shows a history of people and places of Ngāti Kahungunu, telling stories of their time and the events that shaped Te Matau-a-Māui into the region of Hawke’s Bay, events that also helped to shape Aotearoa into New Zealand.
Kahungunu was a peaceful man, a producer, provider,...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 31 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
'Moana' is a term deeply rooted in Pasifika and Māori communities, where its meaning is the vast expanse of the ocean, sea, and waterways. This installation marks a significant evolution in Sione Faletau’s artistic journey, merging the profound significance of the Moana with mirrors projection...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 4 August
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey
At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 31 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Brain Injury Hawke's Bay is hosting the annual ‘Our Story' art exhibition. The exhibition is open to artists who have been affected by brain injury and will exhibit paintings, pottery and more. March is national Brain Injury Awareness month, and visiting the 'Our Story' exhibition is a great way...
Date: Monday 18 March to Saturday 30 March
Where: Hastings Community Arts Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Jasmine Togo-Brisby is a fourth-generation Australian South Sea Islander of Ni-Vanuatu ancestry. Her art practice is deeply engaged with the global legacies of the South Pacific slave trade and its passages through Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, the Pacific Ocean.
Can you see us now? is a new sculptural...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 23 June
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition presents a sample of the original architectural features and evolution of the Heretaunga streetscape, bringing together hand-drawn plans for a cluster of Art Deco buildings in central Hastings.
Intersecting with the eastern edge of Russell Street, the Heretaunga Street 100 block...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 23 June
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Figurative Collective
8 March - 16 April, 2024
New and selected works by Gary Waldrom, Andy Leleisi’uao, Delicia Sampero, and Richard Boyd-Dunlop.
Opening Friday 8 March, 5-7pm
The Figurative Collective could be considered a group of painting activists with mutual respect for each...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Tuesday 16 April
Where: Boyd-Dunlop Gallery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Introducing our our half-hour programme of sensory play. Bring your little one along to interact with some of our engaging sensory items.
Sensory play activities stimulate your child's senses which supports their brain and language development, gross motor skills, social interaction and...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 2 April
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Introducing our our half-hour programme of sensory play. Bring your little one along to interact with some of our engaging sensory items.
Sensory play activities stimulate your child's senses which supports their brain and language development, gross motor skills, social interaction and...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 2 April
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
He Whare Ātaahua is an installation by Jade Townsend which combines different traditions of painting, adornment, and decoration. Works on linen are hung among large shells painted directly onto the gallery walls, spiralling up to the ceiling, in conversation with the architecture. Townsend has...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 14 April
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Flaxmere Book Chat Group meets at Flaxmere Library every second Tuesday, 10.30 - 11.30am. All welcome!
You can also check out our Readers' Blog to read some reviews of books enjoyed by the group.
We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 20 August
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
How good is free admission to witness our defending national champions, the Central Stags, go toe to toe with Auckland's best cricketers, in the cauldron of national first-class cricket!
People pay big bucks to watch this in England, but we're all about showcasing the training ground for our...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Tuesday 19 March
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Storytime
When: Tuesdays, 11am Where: Taradale Library
Storytime is a half-hour - forty-five-minute programme of songs and various picture books from our collection being read. Some of our Storytimes are themed and either a craft or an activity accompanies them. Suitable for preschoolers and...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 9 April
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Do you need help with English language at work?
Unlock the power of effective communication in Kiwi workplaces with our Kiwi English for Work course, starting soon!
Elevate your language skills for seamless telephone conversations and professional emails, and build confidence to thrive in New...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 9 April
Where: Hastings Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
After more than 20-years of cooking, Giulio Sturla still loves to push boundaries and his latest F.A.W.C! collaboration is no different.
Joins forces with Andrea Marseglia and the talented team at Teresa, Sturla will deliver a six-course menu with matching drinks.
This intimate event, with...
Date: Tuesday 19 March
Where: Teresa Bar, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
// Have you always wanted to learn how to draw? //
In this specialist drawing class we delve into the seemingly magical skills of drawing to learn how to really look at a subject and draw it accurately.
You’ll learn everything you need to practice drawing on your own including:
• practical...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 26 March
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Experience a taste of dancing Argentine Tango in the most fun way!
Learn how to dance Argentine Tango with Napier Team Tango.
Want to learn to dance… then this is the class for you… If you can walk then you can dance tango.
See the Dance Pasion website for more information.
Note: This...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 2 April
Where: Hawkes Bay Latin Dance Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Waipukurau Little Theatre and Director Madeleine Howard are thrilled to announce our latest production, based on the early 20th Century real life serial murder case dubbed ‘The Brides in the Bath’.
Bessie, Alice and Margaret have two things in common: they are all married to George Joseph...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Saturday 23 March
Where: Waipukurau Little Theatre, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Innovate Napier is back for 2024.
Join us for networking and a boxed breakfast at MTG's Century Therate and hear ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner's Economic Pulse Check and insights into navigating 2024.
The cost of living and business is top of mind and will be no different in 2024. Some...
Date: Wednesday 20 March
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Learn how to make the transition from buddy to boss and lead a successful team. As John F. Kennedy once said, “leadership and learning are indispensable to each other”.
Our Leadership & Management courses are designed to help you get the best performance from yourself and your team,...
Date: Wednesday 20 March to Wednesday 19 June
Where: East Pier Hotel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Therapeutic Art classes starting again for 2024!
Sonya Lethbridge is once again offering Therapeutic Art classes this term at Taruna.
Sonya will work with Goethe's colour theory to explore the relationships between colours, using the medium of chalk pastels and watercolor painting.
These...
Date: Wednesday 20 March to Wednesday 10 April
Where: Taruna College, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bring along your little-ones to enjoy ocean themed activities, nature play, stories and crafts.
Your little explorers will be immersed in nature and the world around them with changing themes such as learning about our wetlands, coral reefs, Antarctica, and a range of animals, reptiles and sea...
Date: Monday 18 March to Thursday 28 March
Where: National Aquarium of New Zealand, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month.
Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome.
Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading!
For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz
Date: Wednesday 20 March to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA SKILLS
Wednesday afternoons 3.30-5pm for 8 weeks from 21 February – 10 April 2024 | Hastings Library
FREE classes open to women from local ethnic communities.
Classes are one hour long and tailored to the needs of the group. There is also time for social interaction...
Date: Wednesday 20 March to Wednesday 10 April
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier CBD F.A.W.C! Summer Sundowner - Bubbles, Bites and Beats
Experience the Napier CBD Summer Sundowner - two evenings of Bubbles, Bites & Beats!
We’ve lined up six top-notch spots, each serving up their own unique twist on sparkling bubbles paired with mouth-watering bites, all to make...
Date: Wednesday 20 March to Thursday 21 March
Where: Napier CBD, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We’ve lined up six top-notch spots, each serving up their own unique twist on sparkling bubbles paired with mouth-watering bites, all to make your taste buds sing.
And to top it off, each venue will offer its own special live music lineup to keep the vibes just right.
The best part? This is a...
Date: Wednesday 20 March to Thursday 21 March
Where: Napier CBD, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Central Fire Station and The Supernatural Wine Co. are teaming up to create an elevated twist on the classic kiwi BBQ.
Enjoy the incredible panoramic view of the Cape Kidnappers coastline as you begin your evening with canapes and bubbles on the lawn, before taking a seat for the main course....
Date: Wednesday 20 March
Where: Millar Road, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A brand-new Sydney Hotshots show is locked and loaded, and you are invited! Two hours of non-stop action-packed entertainment from some of the sexiest guys direct from Sydney! The ultimate lady’s night out, complete with high-powered dance routines, spectacular lighting, and fabulous costumes....
Date: Wednesday 20 March
Where: The Sideline Bar, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Want to learn to roller skate but not sure where to start? Here at Bay Skate, we are now offering roller skate lessons every Monday! These lessons are smaller group lessons with Tiff and will be more focused on progress and exploring different aspects of roller skating. These beginner classes are...
Date: Thursday 21 March
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Learn to Skate Sundays not enough for you? Wanting to take your roller skating to the next level? Here at Bay Skate, we are now offering roller skate lessons every Monday! These lessons are smaller group lessons with Tiff and will be more focused on progress and exploring different aspects of...
Date: Thursday 21 March
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Discover what vintage at Trinity Hill is all about!
Join the Trinity Hill winemaking and viticulture team as you participate in vintage activities and learn about the process of harvest and creating wine from grape to bottle.
Have a try at activities such as foot-stomping wines, tasting ferments...
Date: Thursday 21 March
Where: Trinity Hill Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
As well as our group roller skate lessons, we also offer private 1 on 1 lessons. These classes do a mix of everything and explore any type of skating that the rider wants to do. These classes may include, drop ins, higher ramps, outdoor skating and stalls. Please ensure that you are ready to go...
Date: Thursday 21 March
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Take time out for you on a Thursday night to join with a community of crafters. No matter what your crafting passion is, expert or beginner, there’s space for you at Late Night Which Craft.
This space is intended for adults.
Come every week or just when you feel like it. Drop in late or...
Date: Thursday 21 March to Thursday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Imagine a small restaurant in Asia off the beaten track, something that you just happened to stumble upon. A place that transports you to a different place and immerses you in the true and authentic flavours of Asia.
That’s what you’ll find at this delicious F.A.W.C! event. The tasty menu...
Date: Thursday 21 March
Where: St Georges Restaurant, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
With his inspiring energy and lifelong dedication to pioneering progression in the wine industry, Čuvar is the vision of legendary wine entrepreneur and Villa Maria founder, Sir George Fistonich.
Čuvar, (pronounced chu-var) translates to guardian in Croatian. Čuvar pays homage to the Croatian...
Date: Thursday 21 March
Where: Central Fire Station Bistro, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Experience a taste of dancing Argentine Tango in the most fun way!
Learn how to dance Argentine Tango with Napier Team Tango
Want to learn to dance… then this is the class for you… If you can walk then you can dance tango.
See the Dance Pasion website for more information.
Note: This...
Date: Thursday 21 March to Thursday 4 April
Where: Hawkes Bay Latin Dance Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce
When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library
When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library
Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Friday 22 March to Friday 5 April
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready to witness the adrenaline-pumping action as the World Skate Oceania Continental Championships for Scootering descends upon Bay Skate in Napier, New Zealand, on March 22nd and 23rd! This thrilling event promises to showcase the very best riders from Australia and New Zealand, as they...
Date: Friday 22 March to Saturday 23 March
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Did you happen to get a skateboard for Christmas but you're not sure on where to start? Well we're here to help! Bay Skate offers small group lessons for skaters of all ages and beginner to intermediate skill levels. Whether you're a complete rookie or been riding for a while and want to develop a...
Date: Friday 22 March to Sunday 31 March
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Auckland’s Tacoteca brings their own style of taqueria to Hawke’s Bay to join forces with Hands Down Tortillas for a collaborative Summer Taco Party.
This walk-up event in "The Hanger" and carpark of the Daily Telegraph, 49 Tennyson Street, will see guest chef, Jean Brito from Tacoteca,...
Date: Friday 22 March
Where: Hangar behind the Daily Telegraph Building, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Let the good times be-gin!
Napier’s National Distillery Company will share their spirit-making secrets in this intimate masterclass!
Hosted at the Swiss Belboutique Hotel’s restaurant ‘Swiss Kitchen’, F.A.W.C!ers will delve deeply into the local gin and spirits-making process, before...
Date: Friday 22 March
Where: Swiss Belboutique Napier, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for an unforgettable evening of entertainment at our 'Sundown Groove' guided picnic.
As the sun sets on a picturesque outdoor setting, we invite you to immerse yourself in a world of music, wine, and a globally inspired tapas style menu.
Our talented DJ will set the stage with a...
Date: Friday 22 March
Where: Brother Hawke's Bay, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for an evening of whisky appreciation and discovery at the historic Hawke's Bay Club, where you will sample a range of whiskies from around the world, paired with delicious dishes made with fresh and local ingredients from Design Cuisine.
With six whiskies matched to food, don't miss...
Date: Friday 22 March
Where: The Hawke's Bay Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Anita Wigl'it (from 'RuPaul's Drag Race') as she plays with her balls!
Enjoy three competitive rounds, a drag show and lots of laughs over an hour and half!
Doors 7pm
Balls drop 7:30pm - approx 8:30/9pm.
Please note that customers will be sat at shared tables.
Date: Friday 22 March
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience.
This is where the locals shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to create your own locally sourced meals at home.
Enjoy some of the best produce from...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Saturday 1 June
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Kia ora, to celebrate the launch of Little Cubby Spaces, we are having a pop up playtime at the Havelock North Function Centre. Yipeee! Let's party! We hope you can come along and enjoy some imaginary play with your little one. A selection of our houses will be out on display for your littles ones...
Date: Saturday 23 March
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Alby Hailes has always been passionate about delicious, flavourful food and in this 3.5 hour workshop he will share six veg-forward dishes designed to make you feel good!
In this hands-on workshop, participants will prepare a delicious plant-based meal of five mains and dessert before sitting down...
Date: Saturday 23 March to Sunday 24 March
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Haere Mai.
Come and see us at Napier's first regular Repair Cafe!
Bring along your small broken household items to be repaired by our team of dedicated Repair Volunteers!
Our team will be able to fix clothing and soft furnishings, small appliances and electronics, computers and laptops...
Date: Saturday 23 March to Saturday 23 November
Where: Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Close out summer in the best way possible and celebrate Craggy Range’s 25th vintage celebrations in the breathtaking surrounds of the Craggy Range gardens.
Head Chef Casey McDonald and his team will keep a roving menu of delicious bites and substantial roving canapes featuring produce from our...
Date: Saturday 23 March
Where: Craggy Range - Kitchen Garden, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
30 Saturday Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the Summer season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
- Groove Foundation
-...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 28 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In this workshop series held over 3 weeks, Jo will be introducing participants to the delights of creative writing - poetry, prose, and whatever lies between. Whether you're a beginning writer or want to explore new ways of writing, you'll find her friendly, enthusiastic approach invigorating. Come...
Date: Saturday 23 March to Saturday 6 April
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Take in the panoramic farm to ocean views as you enjoy a sumptuous long lunch at Waihua Station.
Begin your day with a glass of Champagne and wander through the stunning grounds, before lunch begins with three separate plated entrees from Chef Biki Miura, including a taste of the feature eye...
Date: Saturday 23 March
Where: The Farm Shop, Waihua Station, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An exclusive and indulgent wine-tasting experience, celebrating exceptional Chardonnay wines.
This event will showcase a vertical tasting of Tony Bish's iconic Chardonnays, from Tony’s very first vintage to the current.
Discover a full tasting of Bish wines, including Skin in the game, a...
Date: Saturday 23 March
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The world-famous in Havelock North Advintage car park bar is back for summer F.A.W.C! 2024.
Expect sharply priced glasses of Champagne Taittinger and a street bar stocked with delicious Hawke's Bay wines.
Expect renowned Chef Martin Bosley to be shucking fresh oysters to order, while the...
Date: Saturday 23 March
Where: Advintage Wines, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a night of gin appreciation and discovery at the Hawke’s Bay Club, where you will taste a range of gins, paired with mouth-watering dishes made with fresh and local ingredients from Design Cuisine.
Whether you are a gin lover or a gin curious, you will enjoy this exclusive and...
Date: Saturday 23 March
Where: The Hawke's Bay Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
PDigsss!! Singer and front man for the band Shapeshifter, is coming home for a one-off show!
Just as comfy behind the decks and on the mic as he is on stage with the band. A lover of all thing's bass heavy! Come out and vibe with ya boy P.Digsss as he returns back to the roots of where his...
Date: Saturday 23 March
Where: The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over the past 30 years, Danny has been the driving force behind 3 of New Zealand’s most underrated, yet still very successful bands… from the bouncy Ska Punk of Monkey Puzzle, through the classic rock of Faster She Said, to the punchy Punk crossover of The Rascal Kings, Danny has crafted a...
Date: Saturday 23 March
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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...
Date: Sunday 17 March to Sunday 28 July
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
On Sundays from October to May the Guthrie Smith Arboretum is open to the public from 9.00am to 5.00pm.
The Arboretum has spectacular walks amongst the trees with breathtaking views over Lakes Tutira, Waikopiro and Orakei. Pack up a picnic or bring a sausage to sizzle on the electric barbeque...
Date: Sunday 17 March to Sunday 26 May
Where: Guthrie Smith Arboretum & Education Centre, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napiers only weekly indoor Market. For incredible hand crafted items, to amazing Up-cycled and pre-loved items. As well as being able to get your favourite Rawleighs products. An absolute gem. Well worth a look. Fresh bunches of flowers only $5. metal art, cards for every occasion, knitting,...
Date: Sunday 17 March to Sunday 28 April
Where: The Mahoe Guide Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Auckland’s Tacoteca is sharing their exciting Chef Jean Brito with F.A.W.C!ers for a comprehensive "MasaClass" of Mexican cuisine.
A follow on their Friday Night Tacoteca Takeover Taco Party, Chef Jean and his team will wow guests with an intimate yet thorough masterclass of Mexican cuisine,...
Date: Sunday 24 March
Where: Balquhidder House, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Welcome to the MWIW community!
Here you can buy and sell preloved, vintage, upcycled and handmade - clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories.
We're indoors at Functions on Hastings (Toitoi) from 10-2 pm.
To see all the stalls and what they're bringing (including sizes), keep an eye out on...
Date: Sunday 24 March to Sunday 24 November
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
How good is free admission to witness our defending national champions, the Central Stags, in the cauldron of national first-class cricket!
People pay big bucks to watch this in England, but we're all about showcasing the training ground for our current and future Test BLACKCAPS so head along to...
Date: Sunday 24 March to Wednesday 27 March
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Vinyl Day Before Easter... get your vinyl and wine ahead of the holiday weekend! Dig the crates and quench your thirst. Vinyl Day with Rockstuff Records at The Urban Winery!
Sunday 24th February will be the second Vinyl Day of 2024, so mark that date on your...
Date: Sunday 24 March
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for two classics and snuggle up in the luxurious MTG Century Theatre on a Sunday afternoon.
First up:
1.30pm - Easter Parade
A nightclub performer hires a naive chorus girl to become his new dance partner to make his former partner jealous and to prove he can make any partner a...
Date: Sunday 24 March
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
By special request, Napier's favourite small choir, Octavius, will present their popular "Songs from the Shows" concert once more! Devised by Musical Director Anthony Tattersall, this program was wildly popular when we sang it last year in Napier and Dannevirke; it is a brilliant selection of the...
Date: Sunday 24 March
Where: Taradale Anglican Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The second film of this Sunday Cinema session!
Don't miss:
4pm - An American in Paris
Three friends struggle to find work in Paris. Things become more complicated when two of them fall in love with the same woman.
Director Vincente Minnelli with writer Alan Jay Lerner and stars Gene...
Date: Sunday 24 March
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
For one night only Mary’s Restaurant is going low and slow for a special menu jampacked with American BBQ classics.
Mary’s brigade of chefs will turn up the heat with their favourite, smoky, tender, sweet and spicy meaty dishes.
From slow-cooked brisket, sticky ribs, to tangy pickles and...
Date: Sunday 24 March
Where: Mary's Restaurant, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Been skating around your backyard but wanting to add some new tricks to the bag? Bay Skate offers small group lessons for skaters of all ages and beginner to intermediate skill levels. Whether you've just been cruising on the streets or wanting to shred in the bowls, these classes are for you!...
Date: Sunday 24 March to Sunday 31 March
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Pandora project stemmed from the Art Recovery classes which were held at can following Cyclone Gabrielle.
For 8 weeks, we’ll explore the transformative power of art, self-expression and personal growth, learn therapeutic techniques through various art forms and experience a supportive and...
Date: Monday 18 March to Monday 25 March
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce
When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library
When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library
Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Tuesday 26 March to Tuesday 9 April
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Rainbow Storytimes with Erika and CoCo Flash
Wednesday, 27th March at Hastings Library.
10:30am - 11:30am: stories, music and fabulous fun for littlies
3:30 - 4:30: stories, music and fabulous fun for the whole family
Dress in your fabulous best and join us! The Rainbow Storytimes are suitable...
Date: Wednesday 27 March
Where: Hastings Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Let’s twist again, shimmy, shake, rattle, roll and rock around the clock with our singers and great band! We look forward to seeing you!
Starring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Kelly Lim Harris
Grant Winterburn (Piano)
Chet O’Connell (Guitar)
Ollie O’Loughlin...
Date: Wednesday 27 March
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Rainbow Storytimes with Erika and CoCo Flash
Wednesday, 27th March at Hastings Library.
10:30am - 11:30am: stories, music and fabulous fun for littlies
3:30 - 4:30: stories, music and fabulous fun for the whole family
Dress in your fabulous best and join us! The Rainbow Storytimes are suitable...
Date: Wednesday 27 March
Where: Hastings Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Living library with Erika and CoCo Flash.
Wednesday, 27th March at Hastings Library.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Please register through the Hastings District Libraries website.
6-7pm: Living Library is for teens and adults: A relaxed evening getting to know Erika & CoCo in and out of drag. Ask...
Date: Wednesday 27 March
Where: Hastings Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
David De Maine, a member of the local branch of New Zealand Society of Genealogists is visiting Taradale Library to offer a drop in service to answer questions you may have about your family history. David's personal journey with genealogy started over 30 years ago with his own family and has lead...
Date: Thursday 28 March to Thursday 28 November
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Needing some basic device advice?
Emails; apps; online banking & shopping; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books.
Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation.
We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.
Date: Thursday 28 March to Thursday 28 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Performing Arts competitions in Instrumental, including piano, strings, baroque instruments for ages 5 years to adults. Held at the Municipal Theatre in Napier
Date: Thursday 28 March to Friday 29 March
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Performing Arts competitions for Junior and Senior Vocal. Ages between 4 years and 16 years. Held at the Asher Hall on Good Friday 29th March, 2024
Date: Friday 29 March
Where: Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Roll up. Roll up. Roll up!
Welcome to Season 9 of New Zealand's largest and most fabulous travelling festival/fair!
The Extravaganza Fair! Summer Tour 2023-2024 !!!
The Extravaganza Fair is a community-centred event with a creative and sustainable focus. It is a family affair, free entry...
Date: Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April
Where: Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Playing all throughout the day on our beautiful Extravaganza Fair Stage - with guest appearances also from our resident performers , the one and only Ashton Family Circus & guest musicians.
Kieran Callaghan
Kieran has been an entertainer since he was a wee sprog, growing up on a dairy farm in...
Date: Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April
Where: Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Ashton Family Circus are bringing back a fast-paced, humorous family show with a message to Aotearoa.
Grassroots entertainment for everyone of all ages to enjoy, here at The Extravaganza Fair.
Don't miss this year's new hilarious show!
Dylan Daisy has flown the nest leaving big shoes...
Date: Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April
Where: Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
He’s part man, part dragon, and all wonder.
Josh Burns aka Burns The Dragon, is incorporating his metamorphosis with body modification with his performances. A true self-made freak, his contact juggling has entranced many while his pain-proof shows have turned even the strongest of stomachs....
Date: Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April
Where: Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready to embark on an EGGsploration this Easter at the National Aquarium!
From 29 March until 30 April, nine lovable animals will be tucked away in their shells throughout the aquarium, just waiting to be discovered.
Keep your eyes peeled for the cute kiwi, the terrific tuatara, the...
Date: Friday 29 March to Tuesday 30 April
Where: National Aquarium of New Zealand, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hey Kids! Hop, Hop, Hop to the Hastings City Easter Egg Hunt!
Join the hunt and be in to Win a private cinema experience for you and your friends at Focal Point Cinema to watch the new, ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ movie.
Find 8 hidden eggs from around Hastings CBD to enter the competition. Plus,...
Date: Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April
Where: Hastings Inner CBD, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for a fantastic family outing this, Easter? Look no further than our Easter Open Weekend! Join us for four days of train rides as we welcome visiting drivers and locomotives to our event.
Bring the whole family along to experience the joy of riding the trains, exploring the playground,...
Date: Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April
Where: Keirunga Park, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Salty Palate – A Seafood Celebration
Event brought to you by Etiquette & Orton's
Presented by Saltwater Seafoods
Saturday, 30 March, 2024, 1pm - 7pm
The Old Church
Kia Moana
Beverages
Entertainment
Tickets on sale Tuesday 23 January @ 2pm
General admission early bird - $140...
Date: Saturday 30 March
Where: The Old Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Discover opera stars of the future at the Brayden Coldicutt Aria Competition at the MTG in Napier as part of the Easter compeitions.
Young aspiring singers perform their choice of opera aria in the preliminary concert on Saturday evening, and six are chosen by international adjudicator Conal...
Date: Saturday 30 March to Sunday 31 March
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A tribute to Queen and Bee Gees show performed by Paul Madsen and Band at Pukeora Estate, Waipukurau. Doors open 5pm with dinner available to purchase from 5:30pm. Band starts at 8pm for a 3-hour show. Accommodation is available at Pukeora for the night by contacting us directly at...
Date: Saturday 30 March
Where: Pukeora Estate, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Dateline are celebrating the release of their new single Choose Me by going on tour throughout Aotearoa.
Katie Everingham's Dateline project returns in 2024 with a new band featuring Hikurangi Schaverien-Kaa (Ebony Lamb, French For Rabbits, Glass Vaults), Phoebe Johnson (Ebony Lamb, Revulva),...
Date: Saturday 30 March
Where: The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Roll up. Roll up. Roll up!
Welcome to Season 9 of New Zealand's largest and most fabulous travelling festival/fair!
The Extravaganza Fair! Summer Tour 2023-2024 !!!
The Extravaganza Fair is a community-centred event with a creative and sustainable focus. It is a family affair, free entry...
Date: Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April
Where: Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Playing all throughout the day on our beautiful Extravaganza Fair Stage - with guest appearances also from our resident performers , the one and only Ashton Family Circus & guest musicians.
Kieran Callaghan
Kieran has been an entertainer since he was a wee sprog, growing up on a dairy farm in...
Date: Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April
Where: Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Ashton Family Circus are bringing back a fast-paced, humorous family show with a message to Aotearoa.
Grassroots entertainment for everyone of all ages to enjoy, here at The Extravaganza Fair.
Don't miss this year's new hilarious show!
Dylan Daisy has flown the nest leaving big shoes...
Date: Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April
Where: Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
He’s part man, part dragon, and all wonder.
Josh Burns aka Burns The Dragon, is incorporating his metamorphosis with body modification with his performances. A true self-made freak, his contact juggling has entranced many while his pain-proof shows have turned even the strongest of stomachs....
Date: Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April
Where: Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready to embark on an EGGsploration this Easter at the National Aquarium!
From 29 March until 30 April, nine lovable animals will be tucked away in their shells throughout the aquarium, just waiting to be discovered.
Keep your eyes peeled for the cute kiwi, the terrific tuatara, the...
Date: Friday 29 March to Tuesday 30 April
Where: National Aquarium of New Zealand, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Celebrating 10 years of the MTG Foundation; a group of Hawke’s Bay people who have supported the expectations of this museum’s community and worked collectively to turn ambition into reality.
Through their dedication to the arts, they have bequeathed, donated, and fund-raised to purchase...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Monday 3 June
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Eye Spy: Curious Stories brings together some weird and wonderful objects from the Hawke’s Bay’s Museums Trust’s collection. Held within these objects are some truly great narratives, stories that go beyond ornamentation to offer a fascinating view of our heritage.
Some of these stories...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 13 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In the Antarctic, moisture particles in the air can freeze and act as tiny prisms, reflecting a rainbow of light that creates twinkling clouds known as ‘diamond dust’. Gabby O’Connor uses theatre lighting gels to create a large geometric form which will transform the front foyer into an...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 1 September
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
'Moana' is a term deeply rooted in Pasifika and Māori communities, where its meaning is the vast expanse of the ocean, sea, and waterways. This installation marks a significant evolution in Sione Faletau’s artistic journey, merging the profound significance of the Moana with mirrors projection...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 4 August
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Jasmine Togo-Brisby is a fourth-generation Australian South Sea Islander of Ni-Vanuatu ancestry. Her art practice is deeply engaged with the global legacies of the South Pacific slave trade and its passages through Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, the Pacific Ocean.
Can you see us now? is a new sculptural...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 23 June
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition presents a sample of the original architectural features and evolution of the Heretaunga streetscape, bringing together hand-drawn plans for a cluster of Art Deco buildings in central Hastings.
Intersecting with the eastern edge of Russell Street, the Heretaunga Street 100 block...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 23 June
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hey Kids! Hop, Hop, Hop to the Hastings City Easter Egg Hunt!
Join the hunt and be in to Win a private cinema experience for you and your friends at Focal Point Cinema to watch the new, ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ movie.
Find 8 hidden eggs from around Hastings CBD to enter the competition. Plus,...
Date: Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April
Where: Hastings Inner CBD, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Figurative Collective
8 March - 16 April, 2024
New and selected works by Gary Waldrom, Andy Leleisi’uao, Delicia Sampero, and Richard Boyd-Dunlop.
Opening Friday 8 March, 5-7pm
The Figurative Collective could be considered a group of painting activists with mutual respect for each...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Tuesday 16 April
Where: Boyd-Dunlop Gallery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
He Whare Ātaahua is an installation by Jade Townsend which combines different traditions of painting, adornment, and decoration. Works on linen are hung among large shells painted directly onto the gallery walls, spiralling up to the ceiling, in conversation with the architecture. Townsend has...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 14 April
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for a fantastic family outing this, Easter? Look no further than our Easter Open Weekend! Join us for four days of train rides as we welcome visiting drivers and locomotives to our event.
Bring the whole family along to experience the joy of riding the trains, exploring the playground,...
Date: Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April
Where: Keirunga Park, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Introducing our our half-hour programme of sensory play. Bring your little one along to interact with some of our engaging sensory items.
Sensory play activities stimulate your child's senses which supports their brain and language development, gross motor skills, social interaction and...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 2 April
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Introducing our our half-hour programme of sensory play. Bring your little one along to interact with some of our engaging sensory items.
Sensory play activities stimulate your child's senses which supports their brain and language development, gross motor skills, social interaction and...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 2 April
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Flaxmere Book Chat Group meets at Flaxmere Library every second Tuesday, 10.30 - 11.30am. All welcome!
You can also check out our Readers' Blog to read some reviews of books enjoyed by the group.
We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 20 August
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Storytime
When: Tuesdays, 11am Where: Taradale Library
Storytime is a half-hour - forty-five-minute programme of songs and various picture books from our collection being read. Some of our Storytimes are themed and either a craft or an activity accompanies them. Suitable for preschoolers and...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 9 April
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Do you need help with English language at work?
Unlock the power of effective communication in Kiwi workplaces with our Kiwi English for Work course, starting soon!
Elevate your language skills for seamless telephone conversations and professional emails, and build confidence to thrive in New...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 9 April
Where: Hastings Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Experience a taste of dancing Argentine Tango in the most fun way!
Learn how to dance Argentine Tango with Napier Team Tango.
Want to learn to dance… then this is the class for you… If you can walk then you can dance tango.
See the Dance Pasion website for more information.
Note: This...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 2 April
Where: Hawkes Bay Latin Dance Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ballroom & Latin Dance Lessons - Beginners course starts Tuesday 2nd April 2024.
Join the grace & excitement of Ballroom & Latin dancing, we recommend having a partner however it is not essential as we have helpers to assist for Beginners level, just come along and have a fantastic time meeting...
Date: Tuesday 2 April to Tuesday 21 May
Where: Munro Dance Studio, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Therapeutic Art classes starting again for 2024!
Sonya Lethbridge is once again offering Therapeutic Art classes this term at Taruna.
Sonya will work with Goethe's colour theory to explore the relationships between colours, using the medium of chalk pastels and watercolor painting.
These...
Date: Wednesday 20 March to Wednesday 10 April
Where: Taruna College, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA SKILLS
Wednesday afternoons 3.30-5pm for 8 weeks from 21 February – 10 April 2024 | Hastings Library
FREE classes open to women from local ethnic communities.
Classes are one hour long and tailored to the needs of the group. There is also time for social interaction...
Date: Wednesday 20 March to Wednesday 10 April
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hello Art Enthusiast,
Are you ready to dive into the world of art and explore various mediums? At Seasons Art Class, we're excited to offer a diverse range of adult art classes designed to spark your creativity and enhance your skills in acrylic, watercolor, pencil art, and oil pastels.
Discover...
Date: Wednesday 3 April to Wednesday 19 June
Where: Keirunga Creative Arts Venue, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Salsa Dance Lessons - Beginners course start Wednesday 3rd April 2024.
Join the fun of salsa dancing, we recommend having a partner however it is not essential as we have helpers to assist, just come along and have a fantastic time meeting new people and learning to dance.
Class is one hour...
Date: Wednesday 3 April to Wednesday 22 May
Where: Munro Dance Studio, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Change and loss are an integral part of life, yet their influence is not generally well understood. In this seminar the broad range of changes and losses that can occur in life is recognised. Participants are given the opportunity to explore how change, loss, grief, and behaviour are inextricably...
Date: Thursday 4 April
Where: St Luke's Anglican Church, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 4 April to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hello Art Enthusiast,
Are you ready to dive into the world of art and explore various mediums? At Seasons Art Class, we're excited to offer a diverse range of adult art classes designed to spark your creativity and enhance your skills in acrylic, watercolor, pencil art, and oil pastels.
...
Date: Thursday 4 April to Thursday 11 July
Where: Keirunga Creative Arts Venue, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Take time out for you on a Thursday night to join with a community of crafters. No matter what your crafting passion is, expert or beginner, there’s space for you at Late Night Which Craft.
This space is intended for adults.
Come every week or just when you feel like it. Drop in late or...
Date: Thursday 21 March to Thursday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We extend an invitation for you to attend the 2024 Napier Port Hawke's Bay Primary Sector Awards.
Please join us for an evening of recognition and celebration, showcasing the heroes of the Hawke's Bay primary sector.
Hawke’s Bay is set to celebrate the incredible achievements across the...
Date: Thursday 4 April
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Experience a taste of dancing Argentine Tango in the most fun way!
Learn how to dance Argentine Tango with Napier Team Tango
Want to learn to dance… then this is the class for you… If you can walk then you can dance tango.
See the Dance Pasion website for more information.
Note: This...
Date: Thursday 21 March to Thursday 4 April
Where: Hawkes Bay Latin Dance Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce
When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library
When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library
Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Friday 22 March to Friday 5 April
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Artists
Delaney Davidson, Vocals & Guitar
String ensemble
Delaney Davidson Band
One of the most distinctive figures in Aotearoa’s musical landscape, Delaney Davidson is well known for his hypnotic and original One Man and his Ghost Orchestra. Enigmatic, multi-instrumentalist both defines...
Date: Friday 5 April
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience.
This is where the locals shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to create your own locally sourced meals at home.
Enjoy some of the best produce from...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Saturday 1 June
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Havelock Handmade Market will return on the 3rd of February 2024 (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm first Saturday of every month except January). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 6 April to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
30 Saturday Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the Summer season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
- Groove Foundation
-...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 28 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In this three-hour long workshop you will learn how to make Haloumi, Mozzarella and Feta.You will be taught by Pauline Korevaar of Farmhouse Kitchen.
All equipment and ingredients to make cheese are provided.
Just bring yourself, no prior experience is required. Light refreshments included.
...
Date: Saturday 6 April
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In this workshop series held over 3 weeks, Jo will be introducing participants to the delights of creative writing - poetry, prose, and whatever lies between. Whether you're a beginning writer or want to explore new ways of writing, you'll find her friendly, enthusiastic approach invigorating. Come...
Date: Saturday 23 March to Saturday 6 April
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Craftie Critters!
Wool & Fibre Textile Craft: Do you want to sit and natter, swap ideas and inspirations with like-minded people? Do you work, go to school or have young kids at home during the week? Want time for yourself? This could be the answer for you!
This is a Creative Fibre...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Saturday 7 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
TOM JONES - the Welsh music legend whose iconic career has spanned more than six decades is bringing his powerful and soulful voice to headline a NZ exclusive performance at HARVEST MOON, held at MCLEAN PARK, NAPIER on SATURDAY, APRIL 6 2024. Joining Tom Jones on this momentous occasion, will be...
Date: Saturday 6 April
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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...
Date: Sunday 17 March to Sunday 28 July
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
On Sundays from October to May the Guthrie Smith Arboretum is open to the public from 9.00am to 5.00pm.
The Arboretum has spectacular walks amongst the trees with breathtaking views over Lakes Tutira, Waikopiro and Orakei. Pack up a picnic or bring a sausage to sizzle on the electric barbeque...
Date: Sunday 17 March to Sunday 26 May
Where: Guthrie Smith Arboretum & Education Centre, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napiers only weekly indoor Market. For incredible hand crafted items, to amazing Up-cycled and pre-loved items. As well as being able to get your favourite Rawleighs products. An absolute gem. Well worth a look. Fresh bunches of flowers only $5. metal art, cards for every occasion, knitting,...
Date: Sunday 17 March to Sunday 28 April
Where: The Mahoe Guide Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for the opening of our new exhibition "One Day More" 125 Years of Entertaining Waipawa Musical & Dramatic Club.
With afternoon tea and an entertainment from Waipawa M&D
Date: Sunday 7 April
Where: CHB Museum, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
An exhibition of Waipawa Musical & Dramatic Club history. The club has been entertaining Central Hawkes' Bay since 1898, with many shows ranging from musicals to dramas.
Date: Monday 8 April to Sunday 7 July
Where: CHB Museum, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Art for Tots is a fun, art-making experience for under-fives, which takes inspiration from current exhibitions at the Gallery, as well as from the environment and wider community.
Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling.
...
Date: Monday 8 April to Monday 2 December
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit.
Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...
Date: Monday 8 April to Monday 2 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Jazz Affair
With Anton Wuts on Sax, James Lowe on Trumpet and David Selfe on piano, this show jumps from Ellington to Monk, Benson to Garner, in the coolest spot on a Monday Morning, to have morning tea and a show!
This performance is part of the 2024 Assembly Room Tunes.
Come join us for...
Date: Monday 8 April
Where: Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Step into a realm of enchantment as Cornwall Park comes alive with the mesmerising glow of lanterns at the Osmanthus Gardens Lantern Festival!
Join us from Monday 8 to Sunday 14 April for a week-long celebration that transcends cultural boundaries and ignites the spirit of togetherness. This...
Date: Monday 8 April to Sunday 14 April
Where: Osmanthus Gardens, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The associate lecturer at the Courtauld Institute of Art, independent curator and BBC presenter, Natalia Murray will share with us her intimate knowledge of the collection as she explores Courtauld’s collection and his role in promoting Impressionism in the United Kingdom. The Courtauld is one of...
Date: Monday 8 April
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for an evening with Rob Cope, a multifaceted Filmmaker, Author, and Speaker renowned for his groundbreaking documentary "Our Kids Online." Let's unite as a community to confront the challenges our children encounter in the digital realm.
Rob's presentation will delve into critical...
Date: Monday 8 April
Where: Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The CHB Museum: Wet Plate Portrait Sessions
The Central Hawkes Bay Museum
Waipawa
9th April 2024
10am - 3pm
This April, photographer Adrian Cook takes his mobile darkroom (a 1950's Bond-wood caravan) to the CHB Museum in Waipawa to craft timeless portraits using the wet plate collodion...
Date: Tuesday 9 April
Where: CHB Museum, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Don’t miss any of the action as our top NZ swimmers meet at the Hawke’s Bay Regional Aquatic Centre from Tuesday 9 – Saturday 13 April as they try to Unlock Their Greatness and qualify for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. There is no better place to soak up the atmosphere than...
Date: Tuesday 9 April to Saturday 13 April
Where: Hawke's Bay Regional Aquatic Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce
When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library
When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library
Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Tuesday 26 March to Tuesday 9 April
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Landmarks Local History Talk takes place on the second Tuesday of each month from February to November 2023.
The talk starts promptly at 5:30pm. A gold coin donation is appreciated.
For information on the presenters and topic for each talk, consult the library's social media feeds on...
Date: Tuesday 9 April to Tuesday 12 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
On the second Tuesday of most months Association Française de Hawke's Bay shows a French language film at Event Cinema in Havelock North. Beach House Wines is one of our valued sponsors. We sell their wine by the glass at Cine-Club. Your admission includes nibbles of "des baguette et des...
Date: Tuesday 9 April
Where: Events Cinema Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come and hear these two sensational authors as they discuss their books and writing lives.
Books sales and signing on the night.
Tina Clough is the author of six crime novels, including the Hunter Grant series of 3 books, one of which was shortlisted for the Ngaio Marsh Crime writing award....
Date: Tuesday 9 April
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready for an injection of joy into your summer. Imagine the classic love story of Romeo & Juliet with a twist, being played out on the magical lawn at Linden Estate Winery in Napier, New Zealand!
Award-winning theatre company The Barden Party is bringing their usual fun-loving spin to Romeo...
Date: Tuesday 9 April
Where: Linden Estate Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A fantastic one-day course to get staff communicating professionally and confidently with customers. Keep your customers coming back by empowering staff with core communication and customer service skills along with a ‘can do attitude’.
For the better part of every day, we are communicating...
Date: Wednesday 10 April
Where: East Pier Hotel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Land of the Long Long Drive
This show for the whole family is the third tour from the 2024 stable of touring artists with Arts On Tour NZ. And it will be a long long drive of over 6000 kilometres for the cast and crew of the company.
And the story goes….
Wētā, Tuna and Kārearea are...
Date: Wednesday 10 April
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Get ready for an injection of joy into your summer. Imagine the classic love story of Romeo & Juliet with a twist, being played out on the magical lawn at Peak House in Havelock North, New Zealand!
Award-winning theatre company The Barden Party is bringing their usual fun-loving spin to Romeo &...
Date: Wednesday 10 April
Where: Peak House, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Transform conflict and difficult situations with co-workers and customers into opportunities by equipping your staff with the skills and techniques required to manage these situations with confidence, professionalism, and pride. Learn ways to resolve conflict with customers and co workers,...
Date: Thursday 11 April
Where: East Pier Hotel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Needing some basic device advice?
Emails; apps; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books.
Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation.
We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.
Date: Thursday 11 April to Thursday 12 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hi friends.
I've had a really good couple of shows back since January and have been enjoying playing live again while prepping the release of my new album #SPECTRUMS As you know, I'll be touring in Asia this April and May. But prior to that, I wanted to play a couple of warm-up shows to get the...
Date: Thursday 11 April
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A bat who is afraid of the dark encounters a glow worm who thinks she is a star. Themes of courage, friendship, and conservation are interwoven with a heartwarming story that introduces audiences to the unique and endangered short-tailed bat. Experience the magic of puppetry in this empowering and...
Date: Friday 12 April to Saturday 13 April
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Introducing our our half-hour programme of sensory play. Bring your little one along to interact with some of our engaging sensory items.
Sensory play activities stimulate your child's senses which supports their brain and language development, gross motor skills, social interaction and...
Date: Friday 12 April
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Expect The Unexpected ladies, because what happens on tour, happens at WolfPack.
When it comes to entertaining women, WolfPack is "The Kings Of The Strip" & are undoubtedly the country's Number One Male Revue Show 'LIVE ON STAGE' If you've seen these studs in action before, then you know exactly...
Date: Friday 12 April
Where: Level 1 Nightclub, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The stage is set, the costumes are hung, the scripts are at the ready, the techies are standing by, the makeup is glowing with brushes glistening.
But the actors are missing!
Come and explore Toitoi's backstage shenanigans and become embroiled in the process of making a show!
For...
Date: Saturday 13 April
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Saturday 13 April is Whānau Day at Toitoi for Lift Off Festival!
Enter a completely transformed Toitoi where exploration, discovery, and creativity overflow!
Whānau day has everything that will ignite little imaginations, with theatre shows, interactive backstage tours, roaming characters,...
Date: Saturday 13 April
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 13 April to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
At the Docks of Old London Town is the Squirty Squid Tavern, home to Pearl Periwinkle and her children Liza & Jack. Pearl’s husband Stanley Periwinkle is lost at sea.
A group of pirates comes into the tavern and overhears a conversation about a treasure map that leads to a treasure chest of...
Date: Saturday 13 April to Sunday 21 April
Where: Aubyn Live Theatre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for "A Day on the Green" on Saturday, April 13th, from 1-4pm on the Havelock North Village Green! Kick off the school holidays with a delightful afternoon of family fun. Grab your picnic blanket, pick up a coffee on the way, park up, and watch the kids revel in the excitement!
We have a...
Date: Saturday 13 April
Where: Havelock North Village Green, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Fresh baked slow fermented sourdough bread,
- sourdough buns,
- focaccia,
- pizza dough and crackers
- Cinnamon Rolls
Go home with freshly baked goodies, recipe’s, some starter and the skills learned to do it yourself!
Date: Saturday 13 April
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Rollicking Entertainment production. Created and performed by Lizzie Tollemache and David Ladderman.
Spray and Wipe have been hired for their most exciting job ever - cleaning a magician’s house! But when they accidentally let the magic out of its box, everything is turned topsy-turvy...
...
Date: Saturday 13 April
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
What to expect:
Expect the unexpected ladies, because what happens on tour, stays on tour.
When it comes to entertaining woman, WolfPack are "The Kings Of The Strip" & are undoubtedly the country's Number One Male Revue Show 'LIVE ON STAGE' & If you've seen these studs in action, then you...
Date: Saturday 13 April
Where: Leopard Hotel, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Concert 10 March 2024
featuring Inegal Baroque Quartet, Joey Li-piano, Crystal Jiang-piano, Deborah Edwards-clarinet
Taylor Bevan-clarinet, Karen Edwards-piano, Georgie Cole-contralto
Upcoming concerts for the 2024 year
14th April Men in Black Band: jazz/vocal group: Alan Rimene-tenor sax,...
Date: Sunday 14 April to Sunday 10 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us this April school holidays for an EGGtastic holiday program filled with fun!
We will have five new daily topics where your budding scientist can discover all about animals that lay eggs, from those with feathers, those with scales, those that carry a shell on their back, to those that...
Date: Monday 15 April to Friday 26 April
Where: National Aquarium of New Zealand, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Meet us at the Arataki Honey Visitor Centre where you will be kitted out with overalls, beekeeping veils and gloves then taken to visit an onsite hive.
You will join the beekeeper whilst they open a hive and introduce you to our busy honey bees.
Discover the Arataki Honey story and get...
Date: Monday 15 April to Saturday 27 April
Where: Arataki Honey Visitor Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Mara and Madi invite you to a fun and hands-on three day puppet making workshop.
Inspired by the story of the mouse Frederick, together we will create our very own mouse puppet, playing with paper, tape, glue, paint and fabrics.
But that is not all…we will give life to our puppets exploring...
Date: Monday 15 April to Wednesday 17 April
Where: Toitoi - Tama Tūranga Huata Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bring along your whānau to watch Sione's Wedding (M)
'Four raucous Samoans are banned from their best friend's wedding. To get in, they must prove themselves as mature individuals by getting and keeping girlfriends.' (runtime 97 mins)
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take...
Date: Monday 15 April
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
FIND YOUR VOICE
Opera trained experts Harriet Moir and John Wilkie help bring out the opera singer in YOU!
Learn what’s so special about opera and how to tap into your big hearts and big imaginations to find your unique opera voice.
It's not about how well you can sing, but how well you...
Date: Tuesday 16 April to Wednesday 17 April
Where: Toitoi - Shakespeare Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along to the gallery and get creative with fun, free art activities related to our current exhibitions! Every Tuesday and Thursday in term time school holidays. Free no booking required.
Date: Tuesday 16 April to Thursday 10 October
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hip hip hooray! It's time to party. Come along and play your favourite classic party games!
Suitable for ages 5-7. Registration required: please register through the Hastings District Libraries website.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during...
Date: Tuesday 16 April
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Toitoi & Arena Theatre Company presents Robot Song, an award-winning Australian theatre production, as part of Lift Off Festival.
When eleven-year-old Juniper May receives a petition signed by her entire class stating that she is ‘the most hated person in the school’ her life is thrown into...
Date: Tuesday 16 April to Wednesday 17 April
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Lilburn Diversions for String Orchestra
Bruckner String Quintet, Adagio
Rautavaara Pelimannit
Tchaikovsky Andante cantabile, TH63
Shostakovich Chamber Symphony
Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony is an arrangement of his Eighth String Quartet, written after he saw the aftermath of the...
Date: Tuesday 16 April
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join our resident Festival Actors Anna, Tom and Dan to make a play in 3 days!
You will undergo actor training, be given a script, learn your lines, try on costumes and rehearse, rehearse, rehearse!
At the end of the 3 days you will perform your masterpiece for whānau and friends.
Wednesday...
Date: Wednesday 17 April to Friday 19 April
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month.
Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome.
Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading!
For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz
Date: Wednesday 20 March to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Brad Olsen, Chief Executive and Principal Economist at Infometrics, is visiting the Central Hawke’s Bay community to inspire business confidence. Join us for an enlightening session where he shares insights on economic trends impacting our region. Let’s thrive together!
Originally from...
Date: Wednesday 17 April
Where: Centralines Ltd, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
See who prevails, crewmates or imposters. Can you complete your tasks while avoiding the imposter… or maybe you are the imposter? Only the least sus will survive.
Suitable for ages 10-12. Registration required: please register through the Hastings District Libraries website.
Children must...
Date: Wednesday 17 April
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other and let’s paint a masterpiece!
Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in the heart of Hastings! No previous painting experience necessary. Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going!
...
Date: Wednesday 17 April
Where: Giant Brewing Co., Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
David De Maine, a member of the local branch of New Zealand Society of Genealogists is visiting Taradale Library to offer a drop in service to answer questions you may have about your family history. David's personal journey with genealogy started over 30 years ago with his own family and has lead...
Date: Thursday 28 March to Thursday 28 November
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Storytelling with a twist! Come and play a part with us in an interactive story, all creatures great and small should apply.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Thursday 18 April
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Dress for Success Hawke's Bay at our inaugural fundraising event of 2024! Get glitzy with friends and family for an evening featuring:
A Dress for Success Hawke's Bay fashion showcase, highlighting new season offerings from local designers.
Guest speakers.
Delectable canapés,...
Date: Thursday 18 April
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Blair Jollands is an Emmy & Bafta nominated sound designer and singer songwriter. He will be touring Europe & NZ this March / April promoting his latest EP Hide No More (El Hula) and his LP Holograms.
Having won the admiration of both David Bowie & Boy George (who released Blair’s previous...
Date: Thursday 18 April
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Jazz Class with Sophie Jean Dance School 9am - 9.45am
6 - 9 year olds. Under 8 years must be accompanied by a caregiver
An upbeat, high energy, technical dance style including, strength, flexibility, leaps, turns, and modern choreography.
This genre attracts dancers who want a fun and upbeat...
Date: Friday 19 April
Where: Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Not your Grandma's Puzzle Time - no cuppa and a biscuit here (well maybe there will be biscuits). We're about duking it out in a team - will you be the fastest? Do you have the skills? Prove it!
Suitable for ages 13-18. Registration required: please register through the Hastings District...
Date: Friday 19 April
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its return to Flaxmere! Courtesy of Powerplay, you don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest!
Impact Pro Wrestling has been entertaining fans up and down the country for more than 20 years and has seen many of its talented wrestlers go...
Date: Friday 19 April
Where: Flaxmere Community Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
How to Meditate - half day workshop
with Birgit Saunders
‘When the turbulence of our mental busyness subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arise from within’ – Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
If our mind is peaceful, we can feel calm even in the most...
Date: Saturday 20 April
Where: Central Hawke's Bay A&P Showgrounds, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Step into the wild with Madagascar: The Musical – an adrenaline-packed extravaganza that brings your favorite animated characters to life on stage! Join Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria on a thrilling adventure filled with infectious music, sensational dance numbers, and laugh-out-loud moments....
Date: Saturday 20 April to Sunday 21 April
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its return to Napier! Courtesy of Powerplay, you don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest!
Impact Pro Wrestling has been entertaining fans up and down the country for more than 20 years and has seen many of its talented wrestlers go...
Date: Saturday 20 April
Where: Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bring along your whānau to watch Moana (PG)
'Moana, daughter of chief Tui, embarks on a journey to return the heart of goddess, Te Fitti, from Maui.' (runtime 113 mins)
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may...
Date: Monday 22 April
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Do you like to bake? Do you like to eat? Make your favourite and bring it along to share. Please bring a Complete list of ingredients; we don't want any allergic reactions.
Suitable for ages 10-12.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during...
Date: Tuesday 23 April
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sid did it, and they still haunt my dreams. We'll provide the old toys and hot glue, you bring your imagination and see what you can create!
Suitable for ages 13-18. Regstration required: please register through the Hastings District Libraries website.
Children must be accompanied by a...
Date: Wednesday 24 April
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can't keep a plant alive, but love the adorable little jar scenes? No problem! We'll make a cute jar, and fill it with faux plants that can't die.
Suitable for ages 10-12. Registration required: please register thorugh the Hastings District Libraries website.
Children must be accompanied by a...
Date: Wednesday 24 April
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HELIOS - told by Alexander Wright with cinematic score by Phil Grainger
A lad lives half-way up a historic hill. A teenager is on a road trip to the city in a stolen car. A boy is driving a chariot, pulling the sun across the sky.
Award-winning "masters of storytelling", Wright&Grainger tour...
Date: Wednesday 24 April
Where: Hastings Community Arts Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Needing some basic device advice?
Emails; apps; online banking & shopping; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books.
Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation.
We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.
Date: Thursday 28 March to Thursday 28 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
…Still gotta catch them all… We're having another Pokémon Go meetup! This time you can bring your Trading cards too! Meet new Pokémon friends, battle, raid, trade, and have fun! BYOD for Pokémon GO.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos...
Date: Friday 26 April
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A show not to be missed!
‘The Boss’ Bruce Springsteen Experience is an international level show honoring the timeless music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
With a full nine-piece line-up, The Boss presents Bruce’s music at a captivating level of visual and audio excitement....
Date: Friday 26 April
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready to rock and roll with an explosive lineup of legendary tunes brought to you across one Big Music weekend! Napier Municipal Theatre and Six Chairs Missing Productions Ltd present an electrifying weekend of performances featuring The Boss - Tribute Show and The Fleetwood Mac Experience....
Date: Friday 26 April to Saturday 27 April
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Haere Mai.
Come and see us at Napier's first regular Repair Cafe!
Bring along your small broken household items to be repaired by our team of dedicated Repair Volunteers!
Our team will be able to fix clothing and soft furnishings, small appliances and electronics, computers and laptops...
Date: Saturday 23 March to Saturday 23 November
Where: Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Embark on a musical journey through the iconic era of Fleetwood Mac with “The Fleetwood Mac Experience” Immerse yourself in the timeless classics and chart-topping hits that defined a generation, as our talented Musicians faithfully recreate the magic and allure of Fleetwood Mac's unforgettable...
Date: Saturday 27 April
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Celebrating 10 years of the MTG Foundation; a group of Hawke’s Bay people who have supported the expectations of this museum’s community and worked collectively to turn ambition into reality.
Through their dedication to the arts, they have bequeathed, donated, and fund-raised to purchase...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Monday 3 June
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Eye Spy: Curious Stories brings together some weird and wonderful objects from the Hawke’s Bay’s Museums Trust’s collection. Held within these objects are some truly great narratives, stories that go beyond ornamentation to offer a fascinating view of our heritage.
Some of these stories...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 13 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In the Antarctic, moisture particles in the air can freeze and act as tiny prisms, reflecting a rainbow of light that creates twinkling clouds known as ‘diamond dust’. Gabby O’Connor uses theatre lighting gels to create a large geometric form which will transform the front foyer into an...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 1 September
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
'Moana' is a term deeply rooted in Pasifika and Māori communities, where its meaning is the vast expanse of the ocean, sea, and waterways. This installation marks a significant evolution in Sione Faletau’s artistic journey, merging the profound significance of the Moana with mirrors projection...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 4 August
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Jasmine Togo-Brisby is a fourth-generation Australian South Sea Islander of Ni-Vanuatu ancestry. Her art practice is deeply engaged with the global legacies of the South Pacific slave trade and its passages through Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, the Pacific Ocean.
Can you see us now? is a new sculptural...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 23 June
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition presents a sample of the original architectural features and evolution of the Heretaunga streetscape, bringing together hand-drawn plans for a cluster of Art Deco buildings in central Hastings.
Intersecting with the eastern edge of Russell Street, the Heretaunga Street 100 block...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 23 June
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An exhibition of Waipawa Musical & Dramatic Club history. The club has been entertaining Central Hawkes' Bay since 1898, with many shows ranging from musicals to dramas.
Date: Monday 8 April to Sunday 7 July
Where: CHB Museum, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Some of the best music theatre singers in New Zealand bring you those musical moments that brought magic to the Stage.
Featuring:
Russell Dixon
Alexandra Foster
Isaac Pawson
Kate Lineham
Derek Hill
Accompanied by Paul Carnegie-Jones.
NZ Tour 17 Apr - 20 May
Concerts start 11am
General admission...
Date: Wednesday 1 May
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hello Art Enthusiast,
Are you ready to dive into the world of art and explore various mediums? At Seasons Art Class, we're excited to offer a diverse range of adult art classes designed to spark your creativity and enhance your skills in acrylic, watercolor, pencil art, and oil pastels.
Discover...
Date: Wednesday 3 April to Wednesday 19 June
Where: Keirunga Creative Arts Venue, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for networking and breakfast at the Napier War Memorial Conference Centre and hear Fortysouth's Chief of Capability and Operations, Jo Stansfield, discuss transforming tomorrow: Leading business change with confidence!
Jo’s leadership and change management in strategy, customer...
Date: Thursday 2 May
Where: Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 4 April to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hello Art Enthusiast,
Are you ready to dive into the world of art and explore various mediums? At Seasons Art Class, we're excited to offer a diverse range of adult art classes designed to spark your creativity and enhance your skills in acrylic, watercolor, pencil art, and oil pastels.
...
Date: Thursday 4 April to Thursday 11 July
Where: Keirunga Creative Arts Venue, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Take time out for you on a Thursday night to join with a community of crafters. No matter what your crafting passion is, expert or beginner, there’s space for you at Late Night Which Craft.
This space is intended for adults.
Come every week or just when you feel like it. Drop in late or...
Date: Thursday 21 March to Thursday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It has been said that Comedy is the new Rock n roll, but stand up comedy was also born in places like this. A place where Ben can fulfil childhood dreams of being a rockstar using his natural blessed talents of comedy. It is the Houses of the Holy Tour, where Ben Hurley and his opening acts will...
Date: Friday 3 May
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience.
This is where the locals shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to create your own locally sourced meals at home.
Enjoy some of the best produce from...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Saturday 1 June
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Havelock Handmade Market will return on the 3rd of February 2024 (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm first Saturday of every month except January). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 6 April to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The streets and laneways of Napier will come alive this Autumn as a line-up of incredible venues each transform into an Urban Cellar Door and host a winemaker for you to visit on a self-guided wine trail!
How does it work you ask? Simply decide which venue you'd like to start from and you're...
Date: Saturday 4 May
Where: Market Street, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It has been said that Comedy is the new Rock n roll, but stand up comedy was also born in places like this. A place where Ben can fulfil childhood dreams of being a rockstar using his natural blessed talents of comedy. It is the Houses of the Holy Tour, where Ben Hurley and his opening acts will...
Date: Saturday 4 May
Where: The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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...
Date: Sunday 17 March to Sunday 28 July
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
On Sundays from October to May the Guthrie Smith Arboretum is open to the public from 9.00am to 5.00pm.
The Arboretum has spectacular walks amongst the trees with breathtaking views over Lakes Tutira, Waikopiro and Orakei. Pack up a picnic or bring a sausage to sizzle on the electric barbeque...
Date: Sunday 17 March to Sunday 26 May
Where: Guthrie Smith Arboretum & Education Centre, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Art for Tots is a fun, art-making experience for under-fives, which takes inspiration from current exhibitions at the Gallery, as well as from the environment and wider community.
Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling.
...
Date: Monday 8 April to Monday 2 December
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit.
Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...
Date: Monday 8 April to Monday 2 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Needing some basic device advice?
Emails; apps; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books.
Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation.
We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.
Date: Thursday 11 April to Thursday 12 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Presented by: Outlawed Touring
Experience Leaving Jackson this year.
After sell-out shows throughout Australia and New Zealand, Leaving Jackson The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show returns with a bigger show than ever. All the hits and stories that captured the life of a Legend - From the...
Date: Friday 10 May
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
New Zealand's ONLY fully live Queen celebration band, the Killer Queens are back with a bang.
Killer Queens are a completely live band of Hawke’s Bay’s finest musicians. Featuring a 4-piece band, 3 female lead vocalists vocalists and a unique light and visual show.
Killer Queens are not a...
Date: Friday 10 May to Saturday 11 May
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The genius, innovation and grandeur of the one and only Prince - this immersive stage show experience pays tribute and reverence to one of the greatest musical pioneers of our time.
Dedicated live performances from talented multi-instrumentalist Dale Ray on vocals, guitar and piano, are a...
Date: Friday 10 May
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 13 April to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Man that has sold out the Cabana with his SRV Band is back:
“The Stevie Ray Vaughan with Friends Tribute Show”
Tony Painting British ex-pat Guitarist/Vocalist who’s played with/supported some of UK’s best known artist including UB40, Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath), Robert Plant...
Date: Saturday 11 May
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Concert 10 March 2024
featuring Inegal Baroque Quartet, Joey Li-piano, Crystal Jiang-piano, Deborah Edwards-clarinet
Taylor Bevan-clarinet, Karen Edwards-piano, Georgie Cole-contralto
Upcoming concerts for the 2024 year
14th April Men in Black Band: jazz/vocal group: Alan Rimene-tenor sax,...
Date: Sunday 14 April to Sunday 10 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Flaxmere Book Chat Group meets at Flaxmere Library every second Tuesday, 10.30 - 11.30am. All welcome!
You can also check out our Readers' Blog to read some reviews of books enjoyed by the group.
We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 20 August
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Landmarks Local History Talk takes place on the second Tuesday of each month from February to November 2023.
The talk starts promptly at 5:30pm. A gold coin donation is appreciated.
For information on the presenters and topic for each talk, consult the library's social media feeds on...
Date: Tuesday 9 April to Tuesday 12 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
AS SEEN ON 7 DAYS
NZ's MOST WANTED comedian is back after three years off....and he's not here to f*ck spiders!
That's right. Not even if they're dressed in a sexy spider nurse outfit. He just hasn't got the time. And neither do you.
Because Life happens whether you like or not. You can...
Date: Thursday 16 May
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Better Homes, Better Gardens, Better Lifestyles. Discover fresh, practical ideas that enhance both your living spaces and your wellbeing!
The popular Hawke's Bay Better Home and Living Show is back in May 2024! Join us for Kitchens, Building, Renovating, Heating, Insulation, Solar Power, Health,...
Date: Friday 17 May to Sunday 19 May
Where: Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Renown musician, producer, and innovator Tiki Taane (Ngāti Maniapoto) and multidisciplinary artist Kereama Taepa (Te Arawa, Te Āti Awa) have merged their two worlds to create a brand new performance experience - 'Mai Te Uira'.
Grounded in a karakia that references the atua and the whakapapa of...
Date: Friday 17 May
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Considered the greatest of all classical ballets, Swan Lake is a perfect marriage of music and dance.
With Tchaikovsky’s sweeping score – lush, romantic, instantly recognisable – and Kristian Fredrikson’s
opulent designs, gorgeously lit by Jon Buswell, Swan Lake transports the audience...
Date: Friday 17 May to Saturday 18 May
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Craftie Critters!
Wool & Fibre Textile Craft: Do you want to sit and natter, swap ideas and inspirations with like-minded people? Do you work, go to school or have young kids at home during the week? Want time for yourself? This could be the answer for you!
This is a Creative Fibre...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Saturday 7 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Step into the heart of Pēpi, a vibrant children's market that celebrates the wonders of babyhood, childhood, and the journey of pregnancy with delight. It's a charming showcase where the magic of little ones and the excitement of parenthood converge.
Carefully curated stalls for Pēpi, along...
Date: Saturday 25 May
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Haere Mai.
Come and see us at Napier's first regular Repair Cafe!
Bring along your small broken household items to be repaired by our team of dedicated Repair Volunteers!
Our team will be able to fix clothing and soft furnishings, small appliances and electronics, computers and laptops...
Date: Saturday 23 March to Saturday 23 November
Where: Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready to test your trivia skills and support a great cause at our CanInspire Quiz Night Fundraiser! Join us for a night of brain-teasing fun, with spot prizes galore, amazing raffles, as well as a live auction that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. There's a cash bar to keep the drinks...
Date: Saturday 25 May
Where: Taradale Town Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Described as a “national treasure” and “New Zealand’s most indispensable ensemble” (William Dart, NZ Herald), NZTrio - He Taonga Wairere is renowned for its eclectic repertoire, outstanding talent and warm kiwi stage presence. Any preconceptions of classical music being stuffy or...
Date: Sunday 26 May
Where: Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
David De Maine, a member of the local branch of New Zealand Society of Genealogists is visiting Taradale Library to offer a drop in service to answer questions you may have about your family history. David's personal journey with genealogy started over 30 years ago with his own family and has lead...
Date: Thursday 28 March to Thursday 28 November
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Needing some basic device advice?
Emails; apps; online banking & shopping; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books.
Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation.
We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.
Date: Thursday 28 March to Thursday 28 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Pick up some Good Vibrations at this unforgettable celebration dedicated to the music of The Beach Boys
For nearly 60 years, the Beach Boys have embodied summertime. Sun, surfing, the beach, pretty girls in bikinis, driving with the top down. Favourites like “Surfin Safari”, “Surfin...
Date: Friday 31 May
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience.
This is where the locals shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to create your own locally sourced meals at home.
Enjoy some of the best produce from...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Saturday 1 June
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Havelock Handmade Market will return on the 3rd of February 2024 (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm first Saturday of every month except January). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 6 April to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Celebrating 10 years of the MTG Foundation; a group of Hawke’s Bay people who have supported the expectations of this museum’s community and worked collectively to turn ambition into reality.
Through their dedication to the arts, they have bequeathed, donated, and fund-raised to purchase...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Monday 3 June
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Eye Spy: Curious Stories brings together some weird and wonderful objects from the Hawke’s Bay’s Museums Trust’s collection. Held within these objects are some truly great narratives, stories that go beyond ornamentation to offer a fascinating view of our heritage.
Some of these stories...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 13 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In the Antarctic, moisture particles in the air can freeze and act as tiny prisms, reflecting a rainbow of light that creates twinkling clouds known as ‘diamond dust’. Gabby O’Connor uses theatre lighting gels to create a large geometric form which will transform the front foyer into an...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 1 September
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
'Moana' is a term deeply rooted in Pasifika and Māori communities, where its meaning is the vast expanse of the ocean, sea, and waterways. This installation marks a significant evolution in Sione Faletau’s artistic journey, merging the profound significance of the Moana with mirrors projection...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 4 August
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Jasmine Togo-Brisby is a fourth-generation Australian South Sea Islander of Ni-Vanuatu ancestry. Her art practice is deeply engaged with the global legacies of the South Pacific slave trade and its passages through Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, the Pacific Ocean.
Can you see us now? is a new sculptural...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 23 June
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition presents a sample of the original architectural features and evolution of the Heretaunga streetscape, bringing together hand-drawn plans for a cluster of Art Deco buildings in central Hastings.
Intersecting with the eastern edge of Russell Street, the Heretaunga Street 100 block...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 23 June
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An exhibition of Waipawa Musical & Dramatic Club history. The club has been entertaining Central Hawkes' Bay since 1898, with many shows ranging from musicals to dramas.
Date: Monday 8 April to Sunday 7 July
Where: CHB Museum, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Join Craftie Critters!
Wool & Fibre Textile Craft: Do you want to sit and natter, swap ideas and inspirations with like-minded people? Do you work, go to school or have young kids at home during the week? Want time for yourself? This could be the answer for you!
This is a Creative Fibre...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Saturday 7 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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...
Date: Sunday 17 March to Sunday 28 July
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit.
Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...
Date: Monday 8 April to Monday 2 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Brimming with tomfoolery, extravagant outfits and toe-tapping tunes that’ll have you dancing in the aisles.
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Chet O’Connell
Isaac Pawson
Kate Lineham
Hank Trenton
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 27 May - 27 Jun
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors...
Date: Wednesday 5 June
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hello Art Enthusiast,
Are you ready to dive into the world of art and explore various mediums? At Seasons Art Class, we're excited to offer a diverse range of adult art classes designed to spark your creativity and enhance your skills in acrylic, watercolor, pencil art, and oil pastels.
Discover...
Date: Wednesday 3 April to Wednesday 19 June
Where: Keirunga Creative Arts Venue, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 4 April to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hello Art Enthusiast,
Are you ready to dive into the world of art and explore various mediums? At Seasons Art Class, we're excited to offer a diverse range of adult art classes designed to spark your creativity and enhance your skills in acrylic, watercolor, pencil art, and oil pastels.
...
Date: Thursday 4 April to Thursday 11 July
Where: Keirunga Creative Arts Venue, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Take time out for you on a Thursday night to join with a community of crafters. No matter what your crafting passion is, expert or beginner, there’s space for you at Late Night Which Craft.
This space is intended for adults.
Come every week or just when you feel like it. Drop in late or...
Date: Thursday 21 March to Thursday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Motel California is the Eagle's show everyone's talking about. Celebrating the chart topping songs of The Eagles, Joe Walsh, & Don Henley - one of the greatest country-rock acts in music.
Motel California are recognised for their accomplished & highly skilled musicianship mimicking the smooth...
Date: Friday 7 June
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 13 April to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A night of U2 Classic Rock from a very experienced tribute band, Blood Red Sky . Hear all your favourites and rock the night away. The craic is always spot on. Local Napier act to open
Date: Saturday 8 June
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Concert 10 March 2024
featuring Inegal Baroque Quartet, Joey Li-piano, Crystal Jiang-piano, Deborah Edwards-clarinet
Taylor Bevan-clarinet, Karen Edwards-piano, Georgie Cole-contralto
Upcoming concerts for the 2024 year
14th April Men in Black Band: jazz/vocal group: Alan Rimene-tenor sax,...
Date: Sunday 14 April to Sunday 10 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Art for Tots is a fun, art-making experience for under-fives, which takes inspiration from current exhibitions at the Gallery, as well as from the environment and wider community.
Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling.
...
Date: Monday 8 April to Monday 2 December
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Flaxmere Book Chat Group meets at Flaxmere Library every second Tuesday, 10.30 - 11.30am. All welcome!
You can also check out our Readers' Blog to read some reviews of books enjoyed by the group.
We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 20 August
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Landmarks Local History Talk takes place on the second Tuesday of each month from February to November 2023.
The talk starts promptly at 5:30pm. A gold coin donation is appreciated.
For information on the presenters and topic for each talk, consult the library's social media feeds on...
Date: Tuesday 9 April to Tuesday 12 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Needing some basic device advice?
Emails; apps; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books.
Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation.
We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.
Date: Thursday 11 April to Thursday 12 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way back to Taradale! Courtesy of Powerplay, you don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest!
Impact Pro Wrestling has been entertaining fans up and down the country for more than 20 years and has seen many of its talented wrestlers...
Date: Friday 14 June
Where: Taradale Town Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way back to Bay View! Courtesy of Powerplay, you don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest!
Impact Pro Wrestling has been entertaining fans up and down the country for more than 20 years and has seen many of its talented wrestlers...
Date: Saturday 15 June
Where: King George Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Learn how to make the transition from buddy to the boss and lead a successful team.
Managing staff can be a very rewarding, interesting and fun role, it can also be a tough and demanding job. Between managing your own time and projects, helping your team members solve problems and complete tasks,...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 18 June
Where: East Pier Hotel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Learn how to make the transition from buddy to boss and lead a successful team. As John F. Kennedy once said, “leadership and learning are indispensable to each other”.
Our Leadership & Management courses are designed to help you get the best performance from yourself and your team,...
Date: Wednesday 20 March to Wednesday 19 June
Where: East Pier Hotel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month.
Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome.
Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading!
For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz
Date: Wednesday 20 March to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Disco is a genre of dance music and a subculture that emerged in the 1970s from the United States' urban nightlife scene. Its sound is typified by four-on-the-floor beats, syncopated basslines, string sections, brass and horns, electric piano, synthesizers, and electric rhythm guitars. Wikipedia...
Date: Friday 21 June
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Welcome to the MWIW community!
Here you can buy and sell preloved, vintage, upcycled and handmade - clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories.
We're indoors at Functions on Hastings (Toitoi) from 10-2 pm.
To see all the stalls and what they're bringing (including sizes), keep an eye out on...
Date: Sunday 24 March to Sunday 24 November
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
David De Maine, a member of the local branch of New Zealand Society of Genealogists is visiting Taradale Library to offer a drop in service to answer questions you may have about your family history. David's personal journey with genealogy started over 30 years ago with his own family and has lead...
Date: Thursday 28 March to Thursday 28 November
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Needing some basic device advice?
Emails; apps; online banking & shopping; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books.
Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation.
We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.
Date: Thursday 28 March to Thursday 28 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Award-winning Comedian Magician is back and on the road ! Hitting the most random of places but purely for you!
You may have seen Jarred on American TV featuring on NBC’s ‘Bring The Funny’ where he got to the semi finals or even on local telly over the years on the NZ Comedy Gala’s on TV...
Date: Friday 28 June
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Haere Mai.
Come and see us at Napier's first regular Repair Cafe!
Bring along your small broken household items to be repaired by our team of dedicated Repair Volunteers!
Our team will be able to fix clothing and soft furnishings, small appliances and electronics, computers and laptops...
Date: Saturday 23 March to Saturday 23 November
Where: Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Eye Spy: Curious Stories brings together some weird and wonderful objects from the Hawke’s Bay’s Museums Trust’s collection. Held within these objects are some truly great narratives, stories that go beyond ornamentation to offer a fascinating view of our heritage.
Some of these stories...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 13 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In the Antarctic, moisture particles in the air can freeze and act as tiny prisms, reflecting a rainbow of light that creates twinkling clouds known as ‘diamond dust’. Gabby O’Connor uses theatre lighting gels to create a large geometric form which will transform the front foyer into an...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 1 September
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
'Moana' is a term deeply rooted in Pasifika and Māori communities, where its meaning is the vast expanse of the ocean, sea, and waterways. This installation marks a significant evolution in Sione Faletau’s artistic journey, merging the profound significance of the Moana with mirrors projection...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 4 August
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An exhibition of Waipawa Musical & Dramatic Club history. The club has been entertaining Central Hawkes' Bay since 1898, with many shows ranging from musicals to dramas.
Date: Monday 8 April to Sunday 7 July
Where: CHB Museum, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Art for Tots is a fun, art-making experience for under-fives, which takes inspiration from current exhibitions at the Gallery, as well as from the environment and wider community.
Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling.
...
Date: Monday 8 April to Monday 2 December
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit.
Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...
Date: Monday 8 April to Monday 2 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Leaders today are expected to be the driving force of their teams. They are constantly under pressure to lead effectively in a business environment that is characterised by constant change. Our leadership and management courses offer participants the opportunity to develop the necessary skills to...
Date: Tuesday 2 July to Wednesday 3 July
Where: East Pier Hotel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 4 April to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hello Art Enthusiast,
Are you ready to dive into the world of art and explore various mediums? At Seasons Art Class, we're excited to offer a diverse range of adult art classes designed to spark your creativity and enhance your skills in acrylic, watercolor, pencil art, and oil pastels.
...
Date: Thursday 4 April to Thursday 11 July
Where: Keirunga Creative Arts Venue, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Take time out for you on a Thursday night to join with a community of crafters. No matter what your crafting passion is, expert or beginner, there’s space for you at Late Night Which Craft.
This space is intended for adults.
Come every week or just when you feel like it. Drop in late or...
Date: Thursday 21 March to Thursday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Nurse Georgie is just what the doctor ordered.
As seen on Britain’s Got Talent 2023, winner of ‘Best Comedy Show' at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and following a sell-out season at the Edinburgh Fringe and a sell-out Australian and UK tour, don’t miss Nurse Georgie Carroll as she brings...
Date: Thursday 4 July
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Havelock Handmade Market will return on the 3rd of February 2024 (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm first Saturday of every month except January). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 6 April to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Craftie Critters!
Wool & Fibre Textile Craft: Do you want to sit and natter, swap ideas and inspirations with like-minded people? Do you work, go to school or have young kids at home during the week? Want time for yourself? This could be the answer for you!
This is a Creative Fibre...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Saturday 7 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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...
Date: Sunday 17 March to Sunday 28 July
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Presented by: Rokitz Entertainment. Following a sell out 2022 New Zealand tour - The World of Musicals in Concert Returns to New Zealand in 2024 featuring an all new show.
The World of Musicals in Concert has graced stages across the globe and features a world-class ensemble of multi-talented...
Date: Monday 8 July
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along to the gallery and get creative with fun, free art activities related to our current exhibitions! Every Tuesday and Thursday in term time school holidays. Free no booking required.
Date: Tuesday 16 April to Thursday 10 October
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Flaxmere Book Chat Group meets at Flaxmere Library every second Tuesday, 10.30 - 11.30am. All welcome!
You can also check out our Readers' Blog to read some reviews of books enjoyed by the group.
We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 20 August
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Landmarks Local History Talk takes place on the second Tuesday of each month from February to November 2023.
The talk starts promptly at 5:30pm. A gold coin donation is appreciated.
For information on the presenters and topic for each talk, consult the library's social media feeds on...
Date: Tuesday 9 April to Tuesday 12 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Deemed the greatest voice of the 20th century, our tenors pay tribute to Mario Lanza singing his passionate love songs.
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Benjamin Makisi
Derek Hill
Karl Perigo
Amanda Atlas
Accompanied by Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 4 Jul – 5 Aug
Concerts start 11am
General...
Date: Wednesday 10 July
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Needing some basic device advice?
Emails; apps; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books.
Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation.
We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.
Date: Thursday 11 April to Thursday 12 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Doors LIVE keep the magical legends of The Doors alive with authenticity.
Europe's best tribute... everything else is bollocks!
Enjoy being transported back in time as all the favourite hits from The Doors are performed in a 2.5-hour show.
The setlist includes - Light My Fire, Break...
Date: Friday 12 July
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 13 April to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Concert 10 March 2024
featuring Inegal Baroque Quartet, Joey Li-piano, Crystal Jiang-piano, Deborah Edwards-clarinet
Taylor Bevan-clarinet, Karen Edwards-piano, Georgie Cole-contralto
Upcoming concerts for the 2024 year
14th April Men in Black Band: jazz/vocal group: Alan Rimene-tenor sax,...
Date: Sunday 14 April to Sunday 10 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We’re coming back to NZ in 2024!! Worldwide sensation - the MAGIC MEN AUSTRALIA are coming your way! Australia’s most anticipated men are heating up the town Magic Men’s “FEEL THE MAGIC” showcases it’s most talented men in a heart-stopping live performance. Featuring Will Parfitt, this...
Date: Tuesday 16 July
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month.
Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome.
Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading!
For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz
Date: Wednesday 20 March to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We invite you to join us for a night of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, as we celebrate the music of one of the world’s most iconic bands – from the songs they wrote, to the songs covered, to the songs they wrote for others.
From their album debut in 1968 to their last album...
Date: Monday 22 July
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
David De Maine, a member of the local branch of New Zealand Society of Genealogists is visiting Taradale Library to offer a drop in service to answer questions you may have about your family history. David's personal journey with genealogy started over 30 years ago with his own family and has lead...
Date: Thursday 28 March to Thursday 28 November
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Needing some basic device advice?
Emails; apps; online banking & shopping; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books.
Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation.
We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.
Date: Thursday 28 March to Thursday 28 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Haere Mai.
Come and see us at Napier's first regular Repair Cafe!
Bring along your small broken household items to be repaired by our team of dedicated Repair Volunteers!
Our team will be able to fix clothing and soft furnishings, small appliances and electronics, computers and laptops...
Date: Saturday 23 March to Saturday 23 November
Where: Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.
Edinburgh Fringe 2023 was a bumper five-star review year for Ed. They came in thick and fast alongside outstanding...
Date: Saturday 27 July
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Eye Spy: Curious Stories brings together some weird and wonderful objects from the Hawke’s Bay’s Museums Trust’s collection. Held within these objects are some truly great narratives, stories that go beyond ornamentation to offer a fascinating view of our heritage.
Some of these stories...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 13 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In the Antarctic, moisture particles in the air can freeze and act as tiny prisms, reflecting a rainbow of light that creates twinkling clouds known as ‘diamond dust’. Gabby O’Connor uses theatre lighting gels to create a large geometric form which will transform the front foyer into an...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 1 September
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
'Moana' is a term deeply rooted in Pasifika and Māori communities, where its meaning is the vast expanse of the ocean, sea, and waterways. This installation marks a significant evolution in Sione Faletau’s artistic journey, merging the profound significance of the Moana with mirrors projection...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 4 August
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 4 April to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Take time out for you on a Thursday night to join with a community of crafters. No matter what your crafting passion is, expert or beginner, there’s space for you at Late Night Which Craft.
This space is intended for adults.
Come every week or just when you feel like it. Drop in late or...
Date: Thursday 21 March to Thursday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Havelock Handmade Market will return on the 3rd of February 2024 (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm first Saturday of every month except January). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 6 April to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Craftie Critters!
Wool & Fibre Textile Craft: Do you want to sit and natter, swap ideas and inspirations with like-minded people? Do you work, go to school or have young kids at home during the week? Want time for yourself? This could be the answer for you!
This is a Creative Fibre...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Saturday 7 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Art for Tots is a fun, art-making experience for under-fives, which takes inspiration from current exhibitions at the Gallery, as well as from the environment and wider community.
Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling.
...
Date: Monday 8 April to Monday 2 December
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit.
Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...
Date: Monday 8 April to Monday 2 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Flaxmere Book Chat Group meets at Flaxmere Library every second Tuesday, 10.30 - 11.30am. All welcome!
You can also check out our Readers' Blog to read some reviews of books enjoyed by the group.
We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 20 August
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Needing some basic device advice?
Emails; apps; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books.
Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation.
We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.
Date: Thursday 11 April to Thursday 12 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free Adult Tickets available now!
Ticketing Tiers as follows:
Free Tickets Online until 7th August 2024
Followed by:
~ $4 Adult Tickets online
~ $5 Adult Door Sales
~ Kids U16 don’t need a ticket
Free parking available at the venue.
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Date: Saturday 10 August to Sunday 11 August
Where: Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 13 April to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Concert 10 March 2024
featuring Inegal Baroque Quartet, Joey Li-piano, Crystal Jiang-piano, Deborah Edwards-clarinet
Taylor Bevan-clarinet, Karen Edwards-piano, Georgie Cole-contralto
Upcoming concerts for the 2024 year
14th April Men in Black Band: jazz/vocal group: Alan Rimene-tenor sax,...
Date: Sunday 14 April to Sunday 10 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Landmarks Local History Talk takes place on the second Tuesday of each month from February to November 2023.
The talk starts promptly at 5:30pm. A gold coin donation is appreciated.
For information on the presenters and topic for each talk, consult the library's social media feeds on...
Date: Tuesday 9 April to Tuesday 12 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month.
Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome.
Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading!
For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz
Date: Wednesday 20 March to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join the tribe for the 4th annual Hawke's Bay Yoga Festival. Enjoy yoga in the warmth and comfort of the oceanfront Napier Events centre. Take in the 180-degree views of the ocean as you reconnect with body and soul and sample multiple yoga sessions. The Hawke's Bay Yoga Festival weekend offers you...
Date: Saturday 24 August to Sunday 25 August
Where: Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Haere Mai.
Come and see us at Napier's first regular Repair Cafe!
Bring along your small broken household items to be repaired by our team of dedicated Repair Volunteers!
Our team will be able to fix clothing and soft furnishings, small appliances and electronics, computers and laptops...
Date: Saturday 23 March to Saturday 23 November
Where: Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
David De Maine, a member of the local branch of New Zealand Society of Genealogists is visiting Taradale Library to offer a drop in service to answer questions you may have about your family history. David's personal journey with genealogy started over 30 years ago with his own family and has lead...
Date: Thursday 28 March to Thursday 28 November
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Needing some basic device advice?
Emails; apps; online banking & shopping; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books.
Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation.
We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.
Date: Thursday 28 March to Thursday 28 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Eye Spy: Curious Stories brings together some weird and wonderful objects from the Hawke’s Bay’s Museums Trust’s collection. Held within these objects are some truly great narratives, stories that go beyond ornamentation to offer a fascinating view of our heritage.
Some of these stories...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 13 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In the Antarctic, moisture particles in the air can freeze and act as tiny prisms, reflecting a rainbow of light that creates twinkling clouds known as ‘diamond dust’. Gabby O’Connor uses theatre lighting gels to create a large geometric form which will transform the front foyer into an...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 1 September
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Welcome to the MWIW community!
Here you can buy and sell preloved, vintage, upcycled and handmade - clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories.
We're indoors at Functions on Hastings (Toitoi) from 10-2 pm.
To see all the stalls and what they're bringing (including sizes), keep an eye out on...
Date: Sunday 24 March to Sunday 24 November
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Art for Tots is a fun, art-making experience for under-fives, which takes inspiration from current exhibitions at the Gallery, as well as from the environment and wider community.
Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling.
...
Date: Monday 8 April to Monday 2 December
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit.
Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...
Date: Monday 8 April to Monday 2 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 4 April to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Take time out for you on a Thursday night to join with a community of crafters. No matter what your crafting passion is, expert or beginner, there’s space for you at Late Night Which Craft.
This space is intended for adults.
Come every week or just when you feel like it. Drop in late or...
Date: Thursday 21 March to Thursday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Havelock Handmade Market will return on the 3rd of February 2024 (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm first Saturday of every month except January). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 6 April to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Craftie Critters!
Wool & Fibre Textile Craft: Do you want to sit and natter, swap ideas and inspirations with like-minded people? Do you work, go to school or have young kids at home during the week? Want time for yourself? This could be the answer for you!
This is a Creative Fibre...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Saturday 7 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Concert 10 March 2024
featuring Inegal Baroque Quartet, Joey Li-piano, Crystal Jiang-piano, Deborah Edwards-clarinet
Taylor Bevan-clarinet, Karen Edwards-piano, Georgie Cole-contralto
Upcoming concerts for the 2024 year
14th April Men in Black Band: jazz/vocal group: Alan Rimene-tenor sax,...
Date: Sunday 14 April to Sunday 10 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Landmarks Local History Talk takes place on the second Tuesday of each month from February to November 2023.
The talk starts promptly at 5:30pm. A gold coin donation is appreciated.
For information on the presenters and topic for each talk, consult the library's social media feeds on...
Date: Tuesday 9 April to Tuesday 12 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Our singers and band transport you to the 20s and 30s with glamour, tap-dancing, elegant costumes and razzmatazz!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Russell Dixon
Kelly Harris
Isaac Pawson
Mike Booth (Trumpet)
Pete France (Saxophone)
Hank Trenton (Bass)
Grant Winterburn (Piano)
NZ Tour 28 Aug...
Date: Wednesday 11 September
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Needing some basic device advice?
Emails; apps; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books.
Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation.
We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.
Date: Thursday 11 April to Thursday 12 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 13 April to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month.
Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome.
Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading!
For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz
Date: Wednesday 20 March to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Programme
Bach | Fantasie and Fugue in G minor BWV 542
Schubert | Fantasie in F minor
Gershwin | An American in Paris
World Premiere of NZ Work
Artists
Oliver Boekhoorn, Oboe
Bart De Kater, Clarinet
Raaf Hekkema, Saxophone
Jelte Althuis, Bass Clarinet
Alban Wesly, Bassoon
“Calefax...
Date: Saturday 21 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Yes we are doing it again! After amazing feedback from women, a nominaton in the HB Sport's awards and the incredible successful fundraising experience the 2024 Harcourts HB women's Tri is back on!
The 2024 Harcourts HB Women’s Triathlon will be another celebration of goals, challenges, and fun...
Date: Sunday 22 September
Where: Mitre 10 Park, Hawke's Bay, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
David De Maine, a member of the local branch of New Zealand Society of Genealogists is visiting Taradale Library to offer a drop in service to answer questions you may have about your family history. David's personal journey with genealogy started over 30 years ago with his own family and has lead...
Date: Thursday 28 March to Thursday 28 November
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Needing some basic device advice?
Emails; apps; online banking & shopping; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books.
Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation.
We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.
Date: Thursday 28 March to Thursday 28 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Haere Mai.
Come and see us at Napier's first regular Repair Cafe!
Bring along your small broken household items to be repaired by our team of dedicated Repair Volunteers!
Our team will be able to fix clothing and soft furnishings, small appliances and electronics, computers and laptops...
Date: Saturday 23 March to Saturday 23 November
Where: Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Embark on a musical journey through the iconic era of Fleetwood Mac with “The Fleetwood Mac Experience”.
Immerse yourself in the timeless classics and chart-topping hits that defined a generation, as our talented Musicians faithfully recreate the magic and allure of Fleetwood Mac's...
Date: Saturday 28 September
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Eye Spy: Curious Stories brings together some weird and wonderful objects from the Hawke’s Bay’s Museums Trust’s collection. Held within these objects are some truly great narratives, stories that go beyond ornamentation to offer a fascinating view of our heritage.
Some of these stories...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 13 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along to the gallery and get creative with fun, free art activities related to our current exhibitions! Every Tuesday and Thursday in term time school holidays. Free no booking required.
Date: Tuesday 16 April to Thursday 10 October
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 4 April to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Take time out for you on a Thursday night to join with a community of crafters. No matter what your crafting passion is, expert or beginner, there’s space for you at Late Night Which Craft.
This space is intended for adults.
Come every week or just when you feel like it. Drop in late or...
Date: Thursday 21 March to Thursday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Havelock Handmade Market will return on the 3rd of February 2024 (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm first Saturday of every month except January). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 6 April to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Craftie Critters!
Wool & Fibre Textile Craft: Do you want to sit and natter, swap ideas and inspirations with like-minded people? Do you work, go to school or have young kids at home during the week? Want time for yourself? This could be the answer for you!
This is a Creative Fibre...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Saturday 7 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Art for Tots is a fun, art-making experience for under-fives, which takes inspiration from current exhibitions at the Gallery, as well as from the environment and wider community.
Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling.
...
Date: Monday 8 April to Monday 2 December
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit.
Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...
Date: Monday 8 April to Monday 2 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Landmarks Local History Talk takes place on the second Tuesday of each month from February to November 2023.
The talk starts promptly at 5:30pm. A gold coin donation is appreciated.
For information on the presenters and topic for each talk, consult the library's social media feeds on...
Date: Tuesday 9 April to Tuesday 12 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From Edith Piaf in French salons, German oom pah and Italian serenades, our romantic music will evoke the passion of Europe.
Starring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Kelly Harris
Derek Hill
Tracey Collin (Piano Accordion)
Paul Carnegie-Jones (Piano)
NZ Tour 02 Oct - 08 Nov
Concerts start...
Date: Wednesday 9 October
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Needing some basic device advice?
Emails; apps; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books.
Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation.
We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.
Date: Thursday 11 April to Thursday 12 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 13 April to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Concert 10 March 2024
featuring Inegal Baroque Quartet, Joey Li-piano, Crystal Jiang-piano, Deborah Edwards-clarinet
Taylor Bevan-clarinet, Karen Edwards-piano, Georgie Cole-contralto
Upcoming concerts for the 2024 year
14th April Men in Black Band: jazz/vocal group: Alan Rimene-tenor sax,...
Date: Sunday 14 April to Sunday 10 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month.
Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome.
Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading!
For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz
Date: Wednesday 20 March to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Night Fever is set to take over 2024 when this superb musical tribute comes to town! Expect all the disco dancefloor-fillers, smooth 70s ballads and 60s Pop standards you know and love, including Stayin’ Alive, Jive Talkin’, You Should Be Dancin’, How Deep Is Your Love, More Than a Woman,...
Date: Thursday 17 October
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Haere Mai.
Come and see us at Napier's first regular Repair Cafe!
Bring along your small broken household items to be repaired by our team of dedicated Repair Volunteers!
Our team will be able to fix clothing and soft furnishings, small appliances and electronics, computers and laptops...
Date: Saturday 23 March to Saturday 23 November
Where: Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Programme
Giuseppe Tartini | Devil’s trill sonata
Camille Saint-Saëns | Violin Sonata No 1 in D minor, Op 75
Eugéne-Auguste Ysaÿe | Sonata No 5
Henryk Wieniawski | Polonaise de Concert Op 4
Béla Bartók | 3 Burlesques op. 8
Frédéric Chopin | Andante spianato and grande polonaise...
Date: Tuesday 29 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
David De Maine, a member of the local branch of New Zealand Society of Genealogists is visiting Taradale Library to offer a drop in service to answer questions you may have about your family history. David's personal journey with genealogy started over 30 years ago with his own family and has lead...
Date: Thursday 28 March to Thursday 28 November
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Needing some basic device advice?
Emails; apps; online banking & shopping; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books.
Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation.
We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.
Date: Thursday 28 March to Thursday 28 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Havelock Handmade Market will return on the 3rd of February 2024 (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm first Saturday of every month except January). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 6 April to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Craftie Critters!
Wool & Fibre Textile Craft: Do you want to sit and natter, swap ideas and inspirations with like-minded people? Do you work, go to school or have young kids at home during the week? Want time for yourself? This could be the answer for you!
This is a Creative Fibre...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Saturday 7 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Art for Tots is a fun, art-making experience for under-fives, which takes inspiration from current exhibitions at the Gallery, as well as from the environment and wider community.
Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling.
...
Date: Monday 8 April to Monday 2 December
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit.
Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...
Date: Monday 8 April to Monday 2 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 4 April to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Take time out for you on a Thursday night to join with a community of crafters. No matter what your crafting passion is, expert or beginner, there’s space for you at Late Night Which Craft.
This space is intended for adults.
Come every week or just when you feel like it. Drop in late or...
Date: Thursday 21 March to Thursday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 13 April to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Concert 10 March 2024
featuring Inegal Baroque Quartet, Joey Li-piano, Crystal Jiang-piano, Deborah Edwards-clarinet
Taylor Bevan-clarinet, Karen Edwards-piano, Georgie Cole-contralto
Upcoming concerts for the 2024 year
14th April Men in Black Band: jazz/vocal group: Alan Rimene-tenor sax,...
Date: Sunday 14 April to Sunday 10 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Landmarks Local History Talk takes place on the second Tuesday of each month from February to November 2023.
The talk starts promptly at 5:30pm. A gold coin donation is appreciated.
For information on the presenters and topic for each talk, consult the library's social media feeds on...
Date: Tuesday 9 April to Tuesday 12 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Needing some basic device advice?
Emails; apps; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books.
Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation.
We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.
Date: Thursday 11 April to Thursday 12 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a co-production between the Royal New Zealand Ballet and Queensland Ballet. If you are going to do fairies there can be no holding back, so wunderkind English choreographer Liam Scarlett unashamedly mixes, in this sparkling new production, 110 per cent magic with a...
Date: Saturday 16 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month.
Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome.
Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading!
For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz
Date: Wednesday 20 March to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In our biggest Christmas extravaganza ever, bubble over with excitement as we end the year with variety acts and special guests!
Starring:
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Kate Lineham
Grant Winterburn
And more to be announced!
NZ Tour 13 Nov - 17 Dec
Concerts start 11am
General admission...
Date: Wednesday 20 November
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This amazing yearly event is run by "Chb Creative souls" and is our yearly Holistic Wellbeing Expo. This event is run over 2 days, and is a free entry event.
We have a range of tarot readers, healers, massage, crystals, jewellery, craft, health stalls and much more.
Those interested in having...
Date: Saturday 23 November to Sunday 24 November
Where: Waipukurau Memorial Hall, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Haere Mai.
Come and see us at Napier's first regular Repair Cafe!
Bring along your small broken household items to be repaired by our team of dedicated Repair Volunteers!
Our team will be able to fix clothing and soft furnishings, small appliances and electronics, computers and laptops...
Date: Saturday 23 March to Saturday 23 November
Where: Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Welcome to the MWIW community!
Here you can buy and sell preloved, vintage, upcycled and handmade - clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories.
We're indoors at Functions on Hastings (Toitoi) from 10-2 pm.
To see all the stalls and what they're bringing (including sizes), keep an eye out on...
Date: Sunday 24 March to Sunday 24 November
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
David De Maine, a member of the local branch of New Zealand Society of Genealogists is visiting Taradale Library to offer a drop in service to answer questions you may have about your family history. David's personal journey with genealogy started over 30 years ago with his own family and has lead...
Date: Thursday 28 March to Thursday 28 November
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Needing some basic device advice?
Emails; apps; online banking & shopping; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books.
Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation.
We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.
Date: Thursday 28 March to Thursday 28 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Art for Tots is a fun, art-making experience for under-fives, which takes inspiration from current exhibitions at the Gallery, as well as from the environment and wider community.
Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling.
...
Date: Monday 8 April to Monday 2 December
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit.
Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...
Date: Monday 8 April to Monday 2 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 4 April to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Take time out for you on a Thursday night to join with a community of crafters. No matter what your crafting passion is, expert or beginner, there’s space for you at Late Night Which Craft.
This space is intended for adults.
Come every week or just when you feel like it. Drop in late or...
Date: Thursday 21 March to Thursday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Havelock Handmade Market will return on the 3rd of February 2024 (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm first Saturday of every month except January). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 6 April to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Craftie Critters!
Wool & Fibre Textile Craft: Do you want to sit and natter, swap ideas and inspirations with like-minded people? Do you work, go to school or have young kids at home during the week? Want time for yourself? This could be the answer for you!
This is a Creative Fibre...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Saturday 7 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Needing some basic device advice?
Emails; apps; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books.
Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation.
We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.
Date: Thursday 11 April to Thursday 12 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 13 April to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month.
Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome.
Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading!
For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz
Date: Wednesday 20 March to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 19 March to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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