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Can you express yourself in 20 words or less?
Join ‘The Expression Project’ for the chance to have your words displayed as window art in Hastings City and to WIN $250*. Whether it’s thoughtful, beautiful, funny or personal - express your thoughts on Hastings in this creative writing...
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Friday 20 September
Where: Hastings City, Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Karawhiua! Kōrerohia, pānuitia, whakarongo atu ki te reo Māori!
Karawhiua is a Māori language challenge for ages 5 and up and goes all month long.
Complete a challenge and record it using our online reporting form or check in with one of our staff. The more challenges you complete, the...
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Monday 30 September
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Karawhiua! Kōrerohia, pānuitia, whakarongo atu ki te reo Māori!
Karawhiua is a Māori language challenge for ages 5 and up and goes all month long.
Complete a challenge and record it using our online reporting form or check in with one of our staff. The more challenges you complete, the...
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Monday 30 September
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Karawhiua! Kōrerohia, pānuitia, whakarongo atu ki te reo Māori!
Karawhiua is a Māori language challenge for ages 5 and up and goes all month long.
Complete a challenge and record it using our online reporting form or check in with one of our staff. The more challenges you complete, the...
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Monday 30 September
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The National Aquarium of New Zealand is proud to present the National Geographic, ‘Pristine Seas: Bring the Ocean Back’ exhibition!
Get ready for an unforgettable journey as you explore breathtaking ocean photography and discover the incredible stories behind 44 global expeditions. Learn how...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Sunday 9 February
Where: National Aquarium of New Zealand, 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: Wednesday 11 September to Monday 30 September
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: Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 24 November
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: Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 13 October
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 story...
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Monday 30 September
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: Wednesday 11 September to Monday 30 September
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: Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 30 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
UKU Clay Hawke’s Bay is a biennial exhibition which is proud to host the National Ceramics Awards. In 2024 it will return to the Hastings Community Arts Centre for a 3 week period as part of the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival Taster series.
Featuring entries from all around Aotearoa, this year's...
Date: Monday 16 September to Friday 4 October
Where: Hastings Community Arts Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today.
Some of the art works were created at the time of the event, the artists bearing witnesses to...
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 27 April
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 17 September to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Through making ceramics, Tracy Keith (Ngāpuhi) explores a vast realm of connections between people and te taiao (the natural world). In Remember Industry, Keith looks to the whakapapa of natural materials like clay and timber that have shaped human lives, meaning, and livelihoods.
The artist...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Saturday 1 February
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
FotoFest, Hastings annual photography festival, is back for 2024.
FotoFest is more than just a festival, It's a celebration of photography across the city.
Since 2022, we've been bringing together photographers and those who love photography to be inspired, learn new skills and connect with...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Sunday 22 September
Where: Hastings CBD Hastings, Hawke's Bay, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
'Plein Air Painters' | 6-30 September, 2024
Join us for the opening on Friday, 6th September, from 5-7pm, at Boyd-Dunlop Contemporary (upstairs).
A group exhibition featuring artists Freeman White, John Badcock, Douglas Badcock, Michele Jung, Roseanne Croucher, Wayne Vickers, Sam Balzer, Clark...
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Monday 30 September
Where: Boyd-Dunlop Gallery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition launches a new biennial programme of contemporary art commissions, supported by a partnership between Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga Hastings Art Gallery and the Gwen Malden Charitable Trust.
Four Hawke’s Bay artists, Leslie Falls, Nephi Tupaea (Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Tiipa, Ngāti...
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Saturday 2 November
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Ceremony in the Air is a network of paintings by Pip Davies, strung together in a cloak-like embrace. The work comprises twenty-three acrylic paintings on fabric, with patterns determined upon a geometric formwork of ‘Einstein tiles’. The recently discovered Einstein tile is a...
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Saturday 5 October
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, 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: Tuesday 17 September to Tuesday 10 December
Where: Taradale Library, 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 17 September to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come on down to MTG Hawke’s Bay during Māori Language Week and take part in our FREE 30 minute lunchtime tours.
MTG Curators will be delivering their bilingual tour, sharing some of the pūrākau (stories) of our museum collection.
Tuesday 17 and Thursday 19 September at 12:30pm.
Pōhiri...
Date: Tuesday 17 September to Thursday 19 September
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Whatever a person’s skill level, we can provide one on one support whether it be on a laptop, tablet, Ipad or mobile phone. We’re available on the first and third Tuesdays of every month from 1pm to 2.30pm. Cost is $5 including afternoon tea. Phone (06) 8707025 or Mobile 027 2324700 to enquire.
Date: Tuesday 17 September to Tuesday 15 October
Where: Heretaunga Seniors, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Whaowhia te kete mātauranga, He toi kahurangi a mātauranga Māori: Fill the basket of knowledge with the jewels of Mātauranga Māori
A public lecture by Professor Annemarie Gillies PhD – Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Awa, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui and Te Arawa.
Annemarie’s session will be...
Date: Tuesday 17 September
Where: MTG Century 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 17 September to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Have you always wanted to be able to draw people?
In this six week course Emily will introduce you to a variety of drawing approaches and techniques for drawing portraits.
Over the first four weeks you will learn:
- How to draw eyes, noses, mouths and hair
- Proportion and shading...
Date: Tuesday 17 September to Tuesday 24 September
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It's an adventure like no other as Peter Pan whisks the intrepid Darling children off to the fantastical world of Neverland. But when the despicable Captain Hook kidnaps Wendy and holds her to ransom, Peter must find a way to rally the Lost Boys, mollify the Warriors and defeat the Pirates once and...
Date: Tuesday 17 September to Wednesday 18 September
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A new era begins in 2024 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself...
Date: Tuesday 17 September to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, 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:...
Date: Tuesday 17 September to Tuesday 24 September
Where: Hawkes Bay Latin Dance Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
U3A Mah Jong Group meets on Wednesday mornings in the Hastings War Memorial Library.
For more information please contact U3A Hastings.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings 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 18 September to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Are you releasing music or planning to? Don’t miss this chance to learn from the experts! Join us for a valuable mentoring session with Holly from DRM – Music Distributors.
Date: Wednesday, 18 September
Time: 1-3pm (Students at EIT Music School)
Time: 6-8pm (All Ages at The Cabana) - see...
Date: Wednesday 18 September
Where: EIT Hawke’s Bay Campus, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Are you releasing music or planning to? Don’t miss this chance to learn from the experts! Join us for a valuable mentoring session with Holly from DRM – Music Distributors.
Date: Wednesday, 18 September
Time: 1-3pm (Students at EIT Music School) - see other listing
Time: 6-8pm (All Ages at...
Date: Wednesday 18 September
Where: The Cabana, Napier, 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 Napier! No previous painting experience necessary. Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going!
...
Date: Wednesday 18 September
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
THURSDAY SHOW SOLD OUT
Due to very popular demand we have added an additional show on Wednesday 18th September! Tickets sold out in a matter of minutes so you will need to get in quick. Tickets for the Wednesday show will go on sale at 6.00pm on Sunday 23rd June.
Tickets include a drink...
Date: Wednesday 18 September to Thursday 19 September
Where: The Old Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sewing with zips isn't hard! Learn a new skill while creating a cute and functional zipper bag.
Please note that a materials fee of $8 is to be paid on the day.
Thursday 19 September
Saturday 21 September
Taradale Library
Date: Thursday 19 September to Saturday 21 September
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Camelia Breakfast 2024. CHB Business and Professional Womens' Fundraiser celebrating NZ Suffrage Day and raising money for our 2nd Chance Scholarships. Each year we give scholarships to women in CHB returning to tertiary education, this event helps raise the funds to provide these.
Enjoy a...
Date: Thursday 19 September
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Join us every Thursday in September from 12.15 for 30 minutes of song in the upcoming concert series, Soundbites, featuring 2024 Project Prima Volta singers.
The series is a chance to showcase developing talent and offers these brave young singers a valuable opportunity to experience the...
Date: Thursday 12 September to Thursday 26 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Thursday 19 September at 3.30pm
Come ‘n celebrate international natter like a pirate day at Hastin’s Library.
Join us on th’ Thursday the 19th fer a Piratey Storytime at 3.30pm.
Come dressed up ‘n build yer crew’s pirate ship after the tales!
We may take photos or video...
Date: Thursday 19 September
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, 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 12 September to Thursday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can you solve the mystery at Magpie Manor? Don the fringes and feathers, dust off the spy glass and join the flapper girls and their family, Inspector Spectre and a whole host of famous guests in this roaring 1920's thriller! This production by the Year 4-8 students of St Mary's School brings...
Date: Thursday 19 September
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a 2.5-hour step-by-step painting session from 6pm-8.30pm in the Trinity Hill Cellar Door!
We’d love you to join us this Spring season as we enjoy the classic pairing of painting and drinking wine, here at our Cellar Door in the heart of the Gimblett Gravels wine region. This is...
Date: Thursday 19 September
Where: Trinity Hill Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Support Bellyful Hawkes Bay at the Cabana Napier. Put your aural skills to the test on Thursday 19th September with Jingo! The latest craze in pub games. Come along and test you music skills and help our amazing branch while having a fun night out!
Doors open at 6.15pm, Jingo starts at 7pm....
Date: Thursday 19 September
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Building emotional resilience, self esteem, social skills and strong family relationships has become harder in this busy, fast paced world. Anxiety, big feelings, and technology fueled stressors are impacting our kids development and resilience. Join Elen Nathan, Pediatric Occupational Therapist to...
Date: Thursday 19 September
Where: Taradale Town Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get started with video creation
This workshop is designed to give you the tools, confidence and the understanding you need to start creating videos for your business.
For three hours, we will cover the following skills:
How to plan your videos
How to setup your device for success
Camera...
Date: Friday 20 September
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: Friday 20 September to Friday 13 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Beginner skateboard lessons are back at Bay Skate for term 3! These are open to skaters of all ages and genders as well as beginner to intermediate skill levels. Whether you've never skated before and don't know where to start or already have some experience and want to learn more - this is the...
Date: Friday 20 September to Sunday 6 October
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Kōwhaiwhai & Print
Do you have a passion for art? Would you like to take your skill to the next level? Learn from our experienced Kaiako & discover Kōwhaiwhai for yourself before applying online to study with us!
This workshop is perfect for beginners & people interested in Toi...
Date: Friday 20 September
Where: Te Wānanga o Aotearoa - Heretaunga St Campus, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The expression "a seat at my table" embodies the essence of connection and shared experience, inviting voices and perspectives to come together. This solo exhibition offers viewers a chance to immerse themselves in photorealistic depictions of objects that evoke a sense of nostalgia—items that...
Date: Friday 20 September
Where: Muse Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Copland Appalachian Spring
Cresswell Piano Concerto No. 3 (World premiere)
W.A. Mozart Symphony No. 41, Jupiter
A bold pianist premieres the final work of a bold composer. Stephen de Pledge, lauded by the Independent on Sunday for his “stunning spring-loaded virtuosity,” has long...
Date: Friday 20 September
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 around...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Saturday 18 January
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett.
Featuring paintings created over six decades, Toi Koru tracks the trajectory of Adsett’s painting practice from the late 1960s to today.
The exhibition features...
Date: Saturday 21 September to Sunday 2 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An extravaganza of free events and activities including the iconic Blossom Parade!
On Saturday September 21st, Hastings city will be bursting with colour!
The festival starts from 10am with live music, street performers and Free carnival rides! Plus heaps more family fun in Landmarks Square...
Date: Saturday 21 September
Where: Hastings CBD, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Discover the beauty of spring flowers with a floral workshop hosted by florist Katie McHardy at the historic Aramoana Homestead.
Take a tour of Foraged and Found's cut flower garden, discovering tips and techniques on sustainable growing and arranging.
Enjoy a floral demonstration, before...
Date: Saturday 21 September to Sunday 22 September
Where: Aramoana Homestead, Pourerere, Central Hawke's Bay
We're excited to announce a new initiative at Radburnd Cellars with the launch of our Cellar Door Collective!
We've invited three outstanding producers without cellar doors to join @Bostock and ourselves in our beautiful new space- the Stables.
@amoisewines
@chateaugarage
@winesbyjennydobson...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Sunday 29 September
Where: Radburnd Cellars, 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 21 September to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 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
-...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In this three-hour long workshop you will learn how to make Mozzarella, Feta and Haloumi.
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. You...
Date: Saturday 21 September
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The theme for this year's Blossom Parade is... 'Regeneration: Spring Back Hastings!'
The Hastings Blossom Parade brings the community together to celebrate the arrival of Spring and renews a sense of pride in our region. With a Parade start time of 1:00pm (other Blossom Fest 2024 activities are...
Date: Saturday 21 September
Where: Hastings Clock Tower, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Crafty Critters! Wool and 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 Hawke's...
Date: Saturday 21 September to Saturday 7 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a fabulous night of burlesque and dance! A showcase of beautiful Hawkes Bay performers, in the lovely setting that is Paisley Stage. Tickets are just $20, so grab your friends, work mates, whoever! And come check out what burlesque is all about!
See you there! (R18)
Date: Saturday 21 September
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Programme
Sweelinck | Fantasia Chromatica
Bach | Fantasie and Fugue in G minor BWV 542
Langabeer | as the mountain folds itself to sleep
Schubert | Fantasie in F minor
Zuidam | Three Dances
Debussy | Suite Bergamasque: Prélude, Clair de lune, Passepied
Gershwin | An American in Paris
...
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 nomination 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...
Date: Sunday 22 September
Where: Mitre 10 Park, Hawke's Bay, 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 buying...
Date: Sunday 15 September to Sunday 12 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Experience a truly glorious day exploring Gwavas Homestead and Garden. Morning tea on arrival sets the scene for this stunning day, after which guests will don their sturdy walking shoes for a walk-through Gwavas' private 132-hectare Puahanui Bush. This a virgin bush is of national significance...
Date: Sunday 22 September to Sunday 20 October
Where: Gwavas Garden Homestead, Tikokino, Central Hawke's Bay
Mahora Kindergarten are holding a Spring Carnival to raise money for their new outdoor play equipment. Come along and support them and join in on a fun day!! There will be a White Elephant Stall, yummy cakes, a bouncy castle, face painting, balloon art, a puppy petting corner and more! We would...
Date: Sunday 22 September
Where: Mahora Kindergarten, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
High Tea at the Ongaonga Hall, decorated with spring flowers, is a delightful event showcasing the historical village of Ongaonga in its full spring splendour.
Free entry to the Coles Factory and Ongaonga Museum is included in the ticket price.
Hosted by the Ongaonga Historical Society,...
Date: Sunday 22 September
Where: Ongaonga Museum, Ongaonga, Central Hawke's Bay
Visit Hastings Library during NZCLW and enjoy a selection of beautiful picture books.
As part of the 10th anniversary of NZCLW, China's Centre for Language and Education and Cooperation have gifted us with over 100 beautiful children's picture books from China.
Children must be accompanied by...
Date: Sunday 22 September to Saturday 28 September
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for this community lead children’s storytime. There will be books read in Mandarin and Cantonese.
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 promotional material.
Date: Sunday 22 September
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, 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 22 September to Sunday 6 October
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Drop in to learn a new phrase in Chinese, get your name translated, find out something new, learn your zodiac symbol or just to say Nǐ hǎo.
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...
Date: Monday 23 September to Friday 27 September
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, 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 24 September to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Help us celebrate a slightly delayed MoonCake Festival. During the evening make your own lantern to be carried around Civic Square and try delicious MoonCakes while learning about the importance of the MoonCake Festival.
Suitable for all ages. REGISTRATION REQUIRED - please register through the...
Date: Tuesday 24 September
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Explore the latest travel deals from leading global Tour companies, Airlines and Cruise lines at our exclusive event, hosted by Travel Expert - Hawke's Bay’s premier travel advisors with over 40 years of experience!
Let our Travel Expert team and industry experts guide you in crafting the...
Date: Tuesday 24 September
Where: Toitoi - Shakespeare Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We invite you to join us for an insightful lecture presented by the 2024 Hochstetter Lecturer, David Barrell of GNS Science. This talk will delve into the dynamic relationship between Aotearoa New Zealand’s land and sea, exploring the ongoing battle between tectonic forces that raise the land and...
Date: Tuesday 24 September
Where: Pacific Surf Lifesaving Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Exceptional Visitor Experiences Meets The Art and Practice of Storytelling
Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers are excited to invite you to a practical workshop designed for businesses aiming to deliver exceptional visitor experiences and build brand loyalty.
Croissants and coffee on arrival....
Date: Wednesday 25 September
Where: Black Barn Bistro, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Emilia is a call to revolution, a molotov cocktail that provides a shock to the consciousness and sets fire to the status quo. It premiered at Shakespeare’s Globe in 2018, and was written for an entirely female cast. Written by the dynamic Morgan Lloyd Malcolm, the play imagines the life of the...
Date: Wednesday 25 September to Saturday 28 September
Where: Keirunga Creative Arts Venue, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're excited to bring you a transformative series of workshops led by the incredible Gemma Douglas, designed to help you and your family find calm, clarity, and connection through the power of breath. First up we have...
Stress Less: The Power of Functional Breathing.
Breathing is...
Date: Wednesday 25 September
Where: Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Taking place on September 26th and 27th in the beautiful Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke’s Bay, the symposium will be held at the recently refurbished Toitoi: Hawke’s Bay Arts and Event Centre in Hastings.
Expanding on our foundation of education and community laid in 2023, this year the Symposium...
Date: Thursday 26 September to Friday 27 September
Where: Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, 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 26 September 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 26 September to Thursday 28 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Learn from the experts how to make your own wrappers, form and fold your dumplings and, of course, sample them.
this event is being held at Te Mākaramū, the meeting room at Cornwall Park.
Suitable for adults. REGISTRATION REQUIRED - please register through the Hastings District Libraries...
Date: Thursday 26 September
Where: Cornwall Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Avril Bell as she discusses her new book Becoming Tangata Tiriti: Working with Māori, Honouring the Treaty.
Free event — all welcome!
Thanks to Hastings Library for hosting, Tangata Tiriti Aotearoa for facilitating, and Wardini's Books for bookselling at this event.
About the book:...
Date: Thursday 26 September
Where: Hastings Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state.
From campaigning at the coalfield to leading the battle to create the National Health Service, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan is often referred to as the...
Date: Thursday 26 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, 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: Friday 13 September to Friday 20 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Barry saw it written on a wall late one night on Russian TV, behind a reporter broadcasting from Odessa. Happiness Is Near became the thread running through this next collection of songs .
When the world is taking huge steps, and we are sitting in uncertain times, waiting and watching can feel...
Date: Friday 27 September
Where: Te Awanga Community Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Pākehā Tiriti educator Gwyn John for a workshop on our founding agreement.
•Who is part of the treaty agreement today?
• What was the historical context in which Te Tiriti emerged?
• What did the signatories agree to?
• What's the deal with the Principles?
• What can Tangata...
Date: Saturday 28 September
Where: Environment Centre Hawke's Bay, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can you track down the T-Rex, the Stegosaurus and more? Grab a form and pencil from a Librarian, go hunting and go in the draw to win prizes.
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...
Date: Saturday 28 September to Sunday 13 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can you track down the T-Rex, the Stegosaurus and more? Grab a form and pencil from a Librarian, go hunting and go in the draw to win prizes.
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...
Date: Saturday 28 September to Saturday 12 October
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can you track down the T-Rex, the Stegosaurus and more? Grab a form and pencil from a Librarian, go hunting and go in the draw to win prizes.
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...
Date: Saturday 28 September to Saturday 12 October
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, 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: Saturday 28 September
Where: Hastings Sports Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Haere Mai.
Come and see us at Napier's monthly 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 28 September to Saturday 23 November
Where: Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
"Alice in Wonderland" follows the story of a young girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantastical world full of peculiar creatures and nonsensical situations. As she navigates this strange land, she encounters characters like the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and...
Date: Saturday 28 September to Sunday 6 October
Where: Aubyn Live Theatre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Barry saw it written on a wall late one night on Russian TV, behind a reporter broadcasting from Odessa. Happiness Is Near became the thread running through this next collection of songs .
When the world is taking huge steps, and we are sitting in uncertain times, waiting and watching can feel...
Date: Saturday 28 September
Where: Elsthorpe Community Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hygge at Clifton Bay has something new to offer. Bring a group and shake out that
couch and comfort zone.
The special mid-winter murder mystery dinner
Get in front of the Hygge fire and see how well you know your friends (or are they
really???)
Check the life Assurance and bring a laugh...
Date: Saturday 28 September
Where: Hygge at Clifton Bay, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Due to the popularity of One Night in Havana, we welcome back the Davy Jack Band.
The evening will start with a Milonga (7-8.30pm), followed by the band, and ending with a live DJ set by the Alzbeta Tango Project.
The theme is Spring Deco dress (optional). There is a cash bar, as well as a Flight...
Date: Saturday 28 September
Where: Napier Tango Club, 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
Enjoy the Vinyl vibes at The Urban Winery on Sunday 29 September! Rockstuff will be playing and selling the best records on Vinyl Day! Dig the crates, quench your thirst, soak up the sounds! Bar/Restaurant will be Bar/Restaurant will be open! Entry is free!
Vinyl Day happens at The Urban Winery...
Date: Sunday 29 September
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Writer and musician Nick Cave marks his 20,000th day on the planet Earth. Drama and reality combine in a fictitious 24 hours in the life of musician and international cultural icon Nick Cave.
With startlingly frank insights and an intimate portrayal of the artistic process, the film examines...
Date: Sunday 29 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
For this concert the Waiapu Cathedral adult choir, young people’s choir and Strings orchestra will combine to present an eclectic selection of music in a concert portraying “The Power and the Glory” of music. This is the first time that all three groups have performed in concert together,...
Date: Sunday 29 September
Where: Waiapu Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Royal New Zealand Air Force Band (formerly the Central Band of the Royal New Zealand Air Force until 2012) is the musical arm of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, based in the capital of Wellington. It is part of the Air Force Reserve, and is composed of part-time musicians.
Throughout the...
Date: Sunday 29 September
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time, the live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads' most memorable songs.
Director: Jonathan Demme
Starring: David Byrne, Bernie Worrell,...
Date: Sunday 29 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Barry saw it written on a wall late one night on Russian TV, behind a reporter broadcasting from Odessa. Happiness Is Near became the thread running through this next collection of songs .
When the world is taking huge steps, and we are sitting in uncertain times, waiting and watching can feel...
Date: Sunday 29 September
Where: Kererū Community Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Calling all dinosaur lovers and budding paleontologists! Join the experts at Legends Unleashed for a thrilling Jurassic journey. Dive deep into the fascinating world of dinosaurs that roamed Aotearoa and beyond. Wear your best dinosaur outfit while you discover fossils and snap photos with Tai the...
Date: Monday 30 September
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a special Assembly Room Tunes with the Royal New Zealand Air Force Jazz Orchestra.
Come join us for our monthly Monday daytime concerts, set in the beautiful historic Assembly Ballroom at Toitoi. Each month these toe-tapping concerts will feature a different performance with...
Date: Monday 30 September
Where: Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The relationship of Art to Advertising has an early start. Sir John Everett Millais’s painting of ‘Bubbles’(1885) was sold for £2,200 to help sell bars of soap. In this talk, we will trace how the advertising industry became so successful, and in particular, why advertising in the UK is...
Date: Monday 30 September
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The National Aquarium of New Zealand is proud to present the National Geographic, ‘Pristine Seas: Bring the Ocean Back’ exhibition!
Get ready for an unforgettable journey as you explore breathtaking ocean photography and discover the incredible stories behind 44 global expeditions. Learn how...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Sunday 9 February
Where: National Aquarium of New Zealand, 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: Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 24 November
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: Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 13 October
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: Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 30 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett.
Featuring paintings created over six decades, Toi Koru tracks the trajectory of Adsett’s painting practice from the late 1960s to today.
The exhibition features...
Date: Saturday 21 September to Sunday 2 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
UKU Clay Hawke’s Bay is a biennial exhibition which is proud to host the National Ceramics Awards. In 2024 it will return to the Hastings Community Arts Centre for a 3 week period as part of the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival Taster series.
Featuring entries from all around Aotearoa, this year's...
Date: Monday 16 September to Friday 4 October
Where: Hastings Community Arts Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today.
Some of the art works were created at the time of the event, the artists bearing witnesses to...
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 27 April
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 17 September to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can you track down the T-Rex, the Stegosaurus and more? Grab a form and pencil from a Librarian, go hunting and go in the draw to win prizes.
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...
Date: Saturday 28 September to Sunday 13 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can you track down the T-Rex, the Stegosaurus and more? Grab a form and pencil from a Librarian, go hunting and go in the draw to win prizes.
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...
Date: Saturday 28 September to Saturday 12 October
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can you track down the T-Rex, the Stegosaurus and more? Grab a form and pencil from a Librarian, go hunting and go in the draw to win prizes.
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...
Date: Saturday 28 September to Saturday 12 October
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Calling all dinosaur lovers and budding paleontologists! Join the experts at Legends Unleashed for a thrilling Jurassic journey. Dive deep into the fascinating world of dinosaurs that roamed Aotearoa and beyond. Wear your best dinosaur outfit while you discover fossils and snap photos with Tai the...
Date: Tuesday 1 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Through making ceramics, Tracy Keith (Ngāpuhi) explores a vast realm of connections between people and te taiao (the natural world). In Remember Industry, Keith looks to the whakapapa of natural materials like clay and timber that have shaped human lives, meaning, and livelihoods.
The artist...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Saturday 1 February
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, 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 1 October to Thursday 10 October
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition launches a new biennial programme of contemporary art commissions, supported by a partnership between Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga Hastings Art Gallery and the Gwen Malden Charitable Trust.
Four Hawke’s Bay artists, Leslie Falls, Nephi Tupaea (Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Tiipa, Ngāti...
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Saturday 2 November
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Ceremony in the Air is a network of paintings by Pip Davies, strung together in a cloak-like embrace. The work comprises twenty-three acrylic paintings on fabric, with patterns determined upon a geometric formwork of ‘Einstein tiles’. The recently discovered Einstein tile is a...
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Saturday 5 October
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 1 October to Tuesday 3 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Whatever a person’s skill level, we can provide one on one support whether it be on a laptop, tablet, Ipad or mobile phone. We’re available on the first and third Tuesdays of every month from 1pm to 2.30pm. Cost is $5 including afternoon tea. Phone (06) 8707025 or Mobile 027 2324700 to enquire.
Date: Tuesday 17 September to Tuesday 15 October
Where: Heretaunga Seniors, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A new era begins in 2024 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself...
Date: Tuesday 17 September to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ballroom & Latin Dance Lessons - Beginners course starts Tuesday 1st October 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...
Date: Tuesday 1 October to Tuesday 19 November
Where: Munro Dance Studio, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bring a friend and challenge yourselves in the art of Poi. Make a new pair of poi to take home, custom-made by You!
Suitable for ages 10-12. Registration Required. Please register through the Hastings District Libraries website.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos...
Date: Wednesday 2 October
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
U3A Mah Jong Group meets on Wednesday mornings in the Hastings War Memorial Library.
For more information please contact U3A Hastings.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bring Your Own Device, Please!
Are You an Imposter? Can You Keep the Secret from Us? We Did It Irl, Now Let's Do It the Original Way! Bring Your Own Device with Among Us Downloaded, and Let's Play!
Suitable for Ages 13-18. Registration Required. Please Register Through the Hastings District...
Date: Wednesday 2 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
"Alice in Wonderland" follows the story of a young girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantastical world full of peculiar creatures and nonsensical situations. As she navigates this strange land, she encounters characters like the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and...
Date: Saturday 28 September to Sunday 6 October
Where: Aubyn Live Theatre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons
Beginners course start
Wednesday 2nd October 2024.
Join the fun of Salsa & Bachata 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...
Date: Wednesday 2 October
Where: Munro Dance Studio, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
At Seasons Art Class Hawkes Bay we provide the ideal opportunity for you to let your artistic talents bloom and flourish – even if you think you have no disposition towards art at all. Many prospective students express the fact that they have zero artistic ability yet thrive in our once-a-week,...
Date: Thursday 12 September to Thursday 17 October
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 3 October to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can you make the Makey Makeys make, wrangle our Spheros and Ozobots, or make sense of the BrainBox instructions? We have a new toy too; Connetix - magnetic shapes you can use to build to your hearts content. At this drop in session you can tinker around with all our tech.
Suitable for ages 5+.
...
Date: Thursday 3 October
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 12 September to Thursday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
With MakeDo kits in hand, architects of all ages and stages can design and build a majestic castle. Will it have towering turrets? Secret passages? The possibilities are endless!
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during...
Date: Friday 4 October
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, 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: Friday 4 October to Friday 6 December
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Beginner skateboard lessons are back at Bay Skate for term 3! These are open to skaters of all ages and genders as well as beginner to intermediate skill levels. Whether you've never skated before and don't know where to start or already have some experience and want to learn more - this is the...
Date: Friday 20 September to Sunday 6 October
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
For the very first time in Hastings, the Punjabi Virsa music concert featuring the Waris Brothers—Kamal Heer, Manmohan Waris, and Sangtar. Don’t miss this electrifying live performance!
Please note, every patron must have their own ticket, children are not permitted to sit on laps.
Date: Friday 4 October
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
'When You Wish Upon a Star' A journey through a magical world of music.
Prepare to be enchanted as our talented cast embark on a magical journey through a beloved musical world.
You will experience the music that has captured hearts across generations.
So let us take you on this journey, one...
Date: Friday 4 October to Saturday 12 October
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Join the hilarious Anita Wigl'it (from 'RuPaul's Drag Race', 'Have You Been Paying Attention' and other TV shows) as she plays with her balls!
Enjoy three competitive rounds of Bingo, drag shows and lots of laughs over an hour and a half!
Doors 7pm
Balls drop 7:30pm - approx 8:30/9pm
...
Date: Friday 4 October
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Dates: Friday 4th October - 7.30pn to Saturday 12th October - 7.30pm
Sunday 6th October - 2pm & Saturday 12th October - 2pm
With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest...
Date: Friday 4 October
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 around...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Saturday 18 January
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Pākehā Tiriti educator Gwyn John for a workshop on our founding agreement.
•Who is part of the treaty agreement today?
• What was the historical context in which Te Tiriti emerged?
• What did the signatories agree to?
• What's the deal with the Principles?
• What can Tangata...
Date: Saturday 5 October
Where: William Colenso College, 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 5 October to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Experience a truly glorious day exploring Gwavas Homestead and Garden. Morning tea on arrival sets the scene for this stunning day, after which guests will don their sturdy walking shoes for a walk-through Gwavas' private 132-hectare Puahanui Bush. This a virgin bush is of national significance...
Date: Sunday 22 September to Sunday 20 October
Where: Gwavas Garden Homestead, Tikokino, Central Hawke's Bay
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 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
-...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell brings a vital new production of one of opera’s most enduringly powerful works, reinvigorating the classic story with a staging that moves the action to the modern day and finds at the heart of the drama issues that could not be more relevant today:...
Date: Saturday 5 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Crafty Critters! Wool and 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 Hawke's...
Date: Saturday 21 September to Saturday 7 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Welcome one and all to our very first and absolutely exciting Tapas & Gin night!
Come and let your taste buds have as good of a night as you will with 6 superb No.5 house crafted Argentinian, Peruvian or south American mouthfuls of food paired with a sensational taster gin from either Hastings...
Date: Saturday 5 October
Where: No.5 Cafe & Larder, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready for a street party like no other with the return of Nuit Blanche - Art After Dark!
For one night only, a celebration of contemporary art takes over Napier's arts quarter, transforming its streets and secret spaces with remarkable works and unique performances.
With back alleys,...
Date: Saturday 5 October
Where: Napier CBD, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Automatic 80s return to the Cabana Bar, Napier, Saturday 5th of October.
AutoMatic 80s Rock the Bay!
The Automatic 80s return to the Cabana Bar, Napier, Saturday 5th of October.
Step into the thrilling musical world of AutoMatic 80s, where the sensational hits of the unforgettable 80s...
Date: Saturday 5 October
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Spring is here and It’s party time AGAAAINNNN!!!
Come join me along with the local Latin American community, the Latin Kiwi community, and everyone else in Napier for the ultimate Fiesta Latina. This time, we're hosting it at the finest location in Napier - 'The Urban Winery.
Sensual beats...
Date: Saturday 5 October
Where: The Urban Winery, 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 buying...
Date: Sunday 15 September to Sunday 12 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Experience the grandeur and history of Central Hawke's Bay's beautiful historic homesteads. This is a unique opportunity to experience and discover these grand dames. Stoll through the impressive gardens and take in the rich history of Gwavas, Ashcott and Woburn Homestead on this daylong tour.
...
Date: Sunday 6 October
Where: Central Hawke's Bay, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Free! Hands-on creative fun day for the whole whānau - rock art, watercolour, block printing, acrylic painting, waste-to-art and more. For all ages and abilities. Explore your creativity, take time out, have fun, and just Play!
Date: Sunday 6 October
Where: Wairoa Community Centre, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bring Your Own Device, Please!
Are You an Imposter? Can You Keep the Secret from Us? We Did It Irl, Now Let's Do It the Original Way! Bring Your Own Device with Among Us Downloaded, and Let's Play!
Suitable for Ages 10-12. Registration Required. Please Register Through the Hastings District...
Date: Sunday 6 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Jie Pang will introduce you to skills of filling, shaping and making Dumplings, Steamed buns and Baobuns from scratch.
Jie Pang’s origins lay in Chengdu, city in southwestern province Sichuan in China. Sichuan is also the hometown of Panda and HotPot. It is famous for its spicy food.
Jie...
Date: Sunday 6 October
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, 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 22 September to Sunday 6 October
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
You are invited to hear,
The long-term climate change perspective.
Narrator: geologist Ben Keet
“Without climate change we would still live in an ice age”
Bring your questions.
Date: Sunday 6 October
Where: Duart House, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can you make the Makey Makeys make, wrangle our Spheros and Ozobots, or make sense of the BrainBox instructions? We have a new toy too; Connetix - magnetic shapes you can use to build to your hearts content. At this drop in session you can tinker around with all our tech.
Suitable for ages 5+.
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Date: Monday 7 October
Where: Flaxmere Library, 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 7 October to Monday 2 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Learn the 30's Charleston with Hi-De-Ho Swing. No partner or previous experience neccesary, all you'll need is comfy shoes and your water bottle.
Monday nights at the Munro Dance Studio,
5 Neeve Rd, Taradale, Napier (near the town clock).
This 8-week beginners course start at 8pm (finishes at...
Date: Monday 7 October to Monday 25 November
Where: Munro Dance Studio, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Make a print using the sun?! Join us to learn some cool science and take home a printed image.
Suitable for ages 13-18. Registration Required. Please register through the Hastings District Libraries website.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording...
Date: Tuesday 8 October
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 8 October 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 8 October
Where: EVENT Cinemas, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Tangihanga, performed by Kristyl Neho, is a 60-minute drama comedy centered around Jess, a loving daughter, whose father Karanipa passes away, leading his whanau and friends to travel near and far to gather at the Marae to mourn his loss. Neho masterfully embodies 30 characters.
As the tangi...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Saturday 12 October
Where: Toitoi - Tama Tūranga Huata Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Te Awanga local and celebrated photographer Richard Brimer, presents '40 Vintages: Hawkes Bay Wine Chronicles' this October, at Hastings Community Arts Centre. The exhibition, spanning his 40 year career, celebrates the region's wine industry and recent ascension to ‘Great Wine Capital of the...
Date: Wednesday 9 October to Thursday 24 October
Where: Hastings Community Arts Centre, 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
Gather your crew to compete in a series of fun-filled races that will test your team work, creativity and problem solving skills. Do you have what it takes?
Suitable for ages 5+.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes...
Date: Wednesday 9 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Multi award-winning Mel Parsons is one of New Zealand’s established songwriting stars. Parsons’ beguiling voice, razor sharp wit and deft hand on the guitar makes for a captivating live show and has won her a dedicated fan base across six records, countless tours and many awards including AMA...
Date: Wednesday 9 October
Where: Otane Town Hall, Otane, Central Hawke's Bay
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 12 September to Thursday 12 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can you make the Makey Makeys make, wrangle our Spheros and Ozobots, or make sense of the BrainBox instructions? We have a new toy too; Connetix - magnetic shapes you can use to build to your hearts content. At this drop in session you can tinker around with all our tech.
Suitable for ages 5+.
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Date: Thursday 10 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bring the kids to the city for an action-packed end-of-school holiday adventure:
Bounce, climb, and race through an action packed double lane inflatable obstacle course. It's the perfect challenge for young adventurers aged 8-15 years. Face painters will be there to transform your kiddos into...
Date: Thursday 10 October to Saturday 12 October
Where: Napier CBD, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
*opens chippie packet*
CRUNCH
Winner of the Grand Design Award at NZ Fringe 2024 and Nominated for Best in Fringe, CRUNCH is travelling to Hastings to share its whimsy, joy, and crunchiness with audiences up north.
Come along and enjoy the "playful energy" and "glittery graphics" of CRUNCH,...
Date: Thursday 10 October to Sunday 13 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Introducing LOUD & PROUD, an interactive concert that invites all community members including musicians with disabilities to perform and be enabled to make music alongside likeminded musicians.
This concert is for everyone and will especially showcase the bands and individuals who attend the...
Date: Thursday 10 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of 2024 and Beyond within Central Hawke’s Bay. With the rising cost of living and business expenses being top of mind, Miles Workman's expertise will offer valuable insights into the road ahead.
Miles joined ANZ in early 2018 from the New Zealand...
Date: Thursday 10 October
Where: Centralines Ltd, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Multi award-winning Mel Parsons is one of New Zealand’s established songwriting stars. Parsons’ beguiling voice, razor sharp wit and deft hand on the guitar makes for a captivating live show and has won her a dedicated fan base across six records, countless tours and many awards including AMA...
Date: Thursday 10 October
Where: Sherenden Community Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Directed by Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), Frankenstein features Benedict Cumberbatch (Hamlet, BBC’s Sherlock) and Jonny Lee Miller (Elementary, Trainspotting) alternating between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and his creation.
Childlike in his...
Date: Thursday 10 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Us on the first evening of Fringe in the 'Stings for Highly Regarded!
Are you a medical cannabis patient seeking to explore harm reduction while enjoying a lively night out? Then this is the FitS event is for you!
Puha Express proudly presents "Highly Regarded", an exclusive pop-up...
Date: Thursday 10 October
Where: Hawke's Bay Vapour, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Machine Wreckers return to Fringe in the 'Stings with their idiosyncratic brand of instrumental psychedelic prog rock. With Willie D on turntable and keys, Kurt Yates on guitar, Adrian Thornton on bass and Alec Withers on drums, their combined musical chops span a decent percentage of Hawke's...
Date: Thursday 10 October
Where: 118 Studio, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Whispers of Grief is a show for rangatahi by rangatahi about the aftermath of suicide and how it affects people.
Sarah's Productions is a hub for young storytellers and artists. Our productions are designed from rangatahi's own personal stories, giving it that more realistic and life like feel...
Date: Thursday 10 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Crack up kiwi comedy and tunes from Aotearoa's favourite funny man with a guitar. Oo Gish has made a name for himself across the nation with his singular brand of original music with a twist of Gish. Not to be missed.
The best little arts festival in the bay is back! Fringe in the ‘Stings...
Date: Thursday 10 October
Where: Social Club, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
No scripts, no rehearsals - just pure fun! Get ready for a laughter filled morning with a lineup of interactive improv games that will spark your imagination and boost your confidence.
Suitable for ages 10-12. Registration Required. Please register through the Hastings District Libraries...
Date: Friday 11 October
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Multi award-winning Mel Parsons is one of New Zealand’s established songwriting stars. Parsons’ beguiling voice, razor sharp wit and deft hand on the guitar makes for a captivating live show and has won her a dedicated fan base across six records, countless tours and many awards including AMA...
Date: Friday 11 October
Where: Ashley Clinton/Makaretu Hall, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Ritual Lullabies for the Void presents work by the Wellington-based duo Serpent Dream. This show is a captivating audio ritual performance using acoustic guitar, violin, voice, synthesis and sticks, stones and bones to create atmospheric and rhythmic soundscapes.
Using the full spectrum of...
Date: Friday 11 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An interactive comedy from the mind of George Fenn (NZ Spirit of the Fringe), Sexy Ghost Boy is about a ghost, who is too sexy for heaven and too sexy for hell.
Channeling the unusual through the audience, Sexy Ghost Boy channels the hilariously parody's the sexy parts of ourselves. Bring your...
Date: Friday 11 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
There’s a natural mystic blowing through the air as The Rude Boyz pay tribute to The Rastafarian Prophet and King of Reggae - HonourRebel Robert Nesta Marley - Bob Marley.
It night full of Bob Marley classics. From his early career with the incomparable The Wailers to his solo career as Bob...
Date: Friday 11 October
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Waipawa Spring Festival – affectionately known as Duck Day – is not only a festival with stalls, food and entertainment but also the day when more than 1,500 little plastic ducks race down the Waipawa River.
The festival is held in Nelly Jull Park in Waipawa, with the duck race held on the...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: Nelly Jull Park, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
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 14 September to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
While the Hawke’s Bay Jazz Club has had several Big Bands over the years, the current Band is the longest-serving of them all having started in 1991 driven by well known Napier musician, the late Ernie Rouse.
The Band is a voluntary group and provides a comfortable, supportive and friendly...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Take me to Church! - No, it's not a Sunday service; it's a Saturday Soulful celebration of songs with the Hawke's Bay Soul Choir! St Matthew's church is the charming backdrop for 50 voices showcasing your favourite Motown, disco and contemporary hits in unplugged style, with subtle instrumental...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Christina Gunson is a farmers wife and a mother of three who's making her dream of performance a reality. Armed with only her guitar, she gives voice to her experience through a mix of indie, country, rock and folk. All the way from rural Hawke's Bay, Christina's authentic sound will warm your...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Off Broadway Rangatahi Drag Show is a dazzling blend of glitz and glam, and good old fashioned fun. With a sprinkle of banter and a tough of laughter, this performance is a captivating escape from the ordinary. From the stunning costumes and electrifying performances to the witty remarks and...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Wellington pun-master, Nathan Bond is back in the bay with his signature brand of dry one-liners. In the five and a half years he's been plying his trade he's been nominated for five awards including the Lower North Island breakthrough artist of the year in 2020. He won the 2022 Wellington Roast...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: 118 Studio, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Multi award-winning Mel Parsons is one of New Zealand’s established songwriting stars. Parsons’ beguiling voice, razor sharp wit and deft hand on the guitar makes for a captivating live show and has won her a dedicated fan base across six records, countless tours and many awards including AMA...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: Maraekakaho Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sensate Immersive Invites You to Our Golden Dreams Masquerade" Where Imagination Meets Experience. Immerse All Your Senses and Indulge in Mystery, Magic, and Meaning Under the Flicker of Candle Light, Draped in Elegance. Get Bang for Your Buck with All Inclusive Experience and Be Swept Away Back to...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: The Old Mill, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Piper Blaster, the Dairy Queen from the Waikato is an all Singing, all Cooking, Drag Diva. Presenting a tale of the country boy from rural Waikato, and his discovery of all things fabulous. Featuring songs from The Sound of Music, Funny Girl, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and more, you're in...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the Tim Burton of Taranaki comes a show for the weird kids, the black sheep, and the grown-up gifted and talented failures.
Join Comedy Hub's reigning "Best Comedian", Callum Wagstaff, in a colourful nightmare land of everyday horrors and see the world through his glassy, lash-ridden...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: 118 Studio, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Two Te Awanga locals and heroes in their respective creative fields, Connan Mockasin and Richard Brimer, will come together in a one night show this October. Live music by psychedelic pop legend Connan Mockasin, accompanied by special guest Riki Gooch, will expand the experience of a projected...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: Hastings Community Arts Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Our dear leader Rob reads stories from The Twisted Tales of the Sacrum, a relic of old. Spooky Skeletons shall provide further context to the listenings by performing songs from that very same book. All viewers shall receive a song and tale ‘book’ also. Wow! Take what you’ve learned home and...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Rhian is a man who does shows, some of which win awards, that generally speaking are just him doing talking about something that has been a large influence in his life. Previous Fringe in the 'Stings shows have seen Rhian walking long distances and gambling excessively. This time I've lost my...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: 118 Studio, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Jan Hellriegel
If Not Now, When?
After the success of her 2019 ‘Sportsman of the Year’ album, podcast, book and tour, Jan Hellriegel is back with a new show 'If not now, when?', which she is taking around the country this September, October and November.
The show is a full...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Pegasus Studio's loveliest ladies for a Blossoming Burlesque Show - an essential part of Fringe in the 'Stings! A dazzling lineup of local and national performers are here to put some Spring in your Step with their showgirl antics. Think Glitz, Glamour & Blossoms!
The best little arts...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
After succeeding in obscurity across the country, Justin Ngai and Morgan Hunter-Bell are merging their brands of bizarre into one wild show. Get ready for an explosion of creativity as they explore road stories, dating woes, racial/societal expectations, and more in their own genre-bending style.
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Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: 118 Studio, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Dedicated to the loved ones who help us become the people we are.
'For My Family, And Yours' is an exploration into the family relationships that shape us. Told through the lens of music, poetry and his family, Ravi the Poet interweaves a narrative of how we can’t help but be influenced by the...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: 118 Studio, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The fourth annual festival of Metal, Rock and Opera from Hastings' favourite stompers, ragers and screamers. Raige Productions presents the grim, bass heavy stylings of Subtle Amnesia, the relentless yelling of Simone and the tortured roar of Fringe in the 'Stings veterans Realthentic. Get your...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Learn about the impact of Macular Degeneration, medical research, treatments and resources available. If you are over 50 years of age or if you or a family member has MD this seminar is for you.
Early treatment can save your sight!
Please register online at www.mdnz.org.nz/public-seminar-sign-up....
Date: Sunday 13 October
Where: East Pier Hotel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An ode to aspirations of lassoing passing asteroids and inflating the moon.
Only the Stars Know Where I’ve Been is a full-length contemporary dance work. Calling upon the dust collectors in our subconscious, it sculpts a vision of an approaching solar cycle. Time darts where it pleases,...
Date: Sunday 13 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Remaining concerts for the 2024 year
8th September Bay Cities Symphonic Band
13th October Fours Company
10th November Musicians, vocalists and groups
Date: Sunday 13 October to Sunday 10 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Emilia is a call to revolution, a molotov cocktail that provides a shock to the consciousness and sets fire to the status quo. It premiered at Shakespeare’s Globe in 2018, and was written for an entirely female cast. Written by the dynamic Morgan Lloyd Malcolm, the play imagines the life of the...
Date: Sunday 13 October
Where: Arts Inc. Heretaunga, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Ish whānau pools its talent from classical, jazz and folk pathways and includes Dana Parkhill, Louise Ward, Phill Jones, Johnny Goodhind, Joe Dobson and Chris Beernink.
FiTS 2020 was the launch pad for Ish and this year marks the 4th time these vibrant musicians have been part of Fringe in...
Date: Sunday 13 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Close your eyes. Give us your hand, darlings. Do you feel our hearts beating? Do you understand? Is that important?
Diana Prince has relocated five (or six) of her best semi-professional musicians from Themyscira to Hastings for one special night only!
If you're an apophenic creature who...
Date: Sunday 13 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, 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: Tuesday 17 September to Tuesday 10 December
Where: Taradale Library, 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 17 September to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Taradale Library, 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 17 September to Tuesday 17 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: Wednesday 16 October to Thursday 17 October
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 18 September to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Don't miss out on our Annual Quiz Night Fundraiser! Book your tickets TODAY~
Whether you book for your year-end work function, a social club evening, or a night of fun with friends, this Quiz Night is perfect for you.
Join us for a fantastic evening with Te Radar as our host, who will...
Date: Thursday 17 October
Where: Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Us for a Hands-On Jewellery-Making Workshop!
Create a unique piece of jewellery using wax and set with gemstones. After the session, each participant's wax piece will be cast in silver, meticulously filed, polished, and mailed to them in a gift box.
In this single-session workshop,...
Date: Thursday 17 October
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Back for our SIXTH year, the Hawke’s Bay Te Matau-a-Māui Poetry Slam 2024 is happening this October, as part of the Readers and Writers Festival. This is poetry at its most vital – live, loud, and irresistibly individual. Our bravest local poets will compete to pull on your heartstrings,...
Date: Thursday 17 October
Where: Hastings Community Arts Centre, 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
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 20 September to Friday 13 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Kōwhaiwhai & Print
Do you have a passion for art? Would you like to take your skill to the next level? Learn from our experienced Kaiako & discover Kōwhaiwhai for yourself before applying online to study with us!
This workshop is perfect for beginners & people interested in Toi Māori...
Date: Friday 18 October to Friday 8 November
Where: Te Wānanga o Aotearoa - Heretaunga St Campus, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In partnership with Hawke's Bay Winegrowers Association
Join us at the Hastings Community Arts Centre for an evening where life imitates art, pairing world-class wines from Hawke’s Bay winemakers and boutique producers with the photographic artistry of Richard Brimer, in his exhibition '40...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: Hastings Community Arts Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Claire Baylis's debut bestseller Dice is a "harrowing and unforgettable" account of a sexual assault trial. Home Truths, the latest from 2023 Ngaio Marsh award-winner Charity Norman, grippingly portrays a family torn apart by lies. Lou Ward asks both authors why they're drawn to write about the...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way back to Taradale! You don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest!
New Zealand’s first ever Flyweight Wrestling Champion will be crowned in the final of a nationwide tournament that has showcased the faster pace and aerial...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: Taradale Town Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Art meets string quartet at Creative Arts Napier.
Surrounded by the exhibition Warhol & Friends, the New Zealand String Quartet (NZSQ) will bring pop art into a new dimension with a programme of fresh and familiar classical works. As part of their 2024 season, Soundscapes, the NZSQ is taking...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The 17th National Waiata Māori Music awards ceremony showcases the diversity and richness of Māori music, celebrating the talent and creativity of Māori musicians from all genres and backgrounds. It is a platform for artists to share their stories, culture and language through their music, and...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Two Maori writers coming at the same subject from different points in time: one from a vividly recreated past, one from an unsettlingly imagined future. Join Dr Monty Soutar (ONZM, Ngati Porou, Ngati Awa, Nga Tai ki lamaki, Ngati Kahungunu) and Tihema Baker (Raukawa te Au ki te Tonga, Atiawa ki...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Returning to New Zealand by popular demand, Night Fever is set to take over 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...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Whether you’re a seasoned trail runner or a casual walker looking for a fun challenge, the Omakere Coastal Walk and Trail Run is for you!
Whether you enjoy elevating your heart rate or taking a more leisurely pace, the two course distances ranging from 13 kilometres to 17kilometres offer...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Pourerere Beach, Pourerere, Central Hawke's Bay
The Gypsy Fair is a nationwide travelling event, bringing family fun, live music and an unbeatable vibe to each town we visit. Having been on the road for over 45 years, it’s safe to say our roots run deep. Our people are incredible, and house trucks/buses are pretty cool too! So don’t forget...
Date: Saturday 19 October to Sunday 20 October
Where: Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
There's murder afoot, but whoever's dunnit is no match for bookshop owners and fearless sleuths, Garth and Eloise. Catherine Robertson talks to Garth and Eloise - sorry, Gareth and Louise Ward - about their exceptionally entertaining collaborative debut novel, The Bookshop Detectives: Dead Girl...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join culinary experts chef Bert Van de Seeg, Rachel Hall and Angela Clifford and indulge your senses on a delightful journey.
Learn the art of crafting exquisite dressings using garden-fresh herbs and spices with chef Bert Van de Seeg and revel in the art of gin tasting with Lighthouse Gins head...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Mangarara Eco Lodge, Otane, Central Hawke's Bay
The streets and laneways of Napier will come alive this Spring 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 19 October
Where: Three Wise Birds Portside Bar, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Meet two chefs who pour their love of family and culture into their food and serve us up cookbooks that are as much recipes for living fully as they are for eating well. Modern Chinese is the outstanding debut cookbook by Sam Low, winner of 2022 NZ Masterchef, and The Laden Table is the latest from...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, 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 21 September to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Our endless fascination with true crime is often more about how they dunnit than who. Our own queen of crime, Charity Norman, talks to Scott Bainbridge about the until-now untold story of a serial poisoner in his book The Trials of Nurse Kerr, and to pathologist, Cynric Temple-Camp about obscure...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
History comes most alive when we experience it through the lens of individual people. Join Cristina Sanders (Okiwi Brown) in conversation with Kyle Mewburn, whose historical debut Sewing Moonlight illuminates a German immigrant's life in 1930s New Zealand, and Saige England who takes us back 100...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Nature lovers and music aficionados alike will have the rare opportunity to immerse themselves in a magical fusion of music and the natural world. This October the New Zealand String Quartet – Te Rōpu Tūrū o Aotearoa brings Sounds of the Sanctuary to Rosewood Cape Kidnappers - an unforgettable...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Rosewood Cape Kidnappers, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
These three spellbinding novels for young readers capture the kind of magic that stays with us all our lives. Catherine Robertson talks to Rachael King, The Grimmelings, Shelley Burne-Field (Samoa, Ngati Mutunga, Ngati Rarua, Pakeha), Brave Kahu and the Porangi Magpie and Claire Mabey, The Raven's...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way back to Bay View! You don't want to miss out as two New Zealand Championships will be on the line!!
Witness New Zealand's first ever Flyweight Wrestling Champion in action in his first championship defense!
The New Zealand Tag Team Championships will...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: King George Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Two Hawke’s Bay locals and heroes in their respective creative fields, Jeff Boyle and Richard Brimer, will come together in a one night show this October.
Live acoustic music by Jeff Boyle of the band Jakob, will expand the experience of a projected video by visual artist Richard Brimer, as...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Hastings Community Arts Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sicily’s beloved King Enzo is dead. Now Princess Rosa, a stroppy spinster, must navigate the tempestuous waters of belching Step-Fathers, lusty suitors, popping cod pieces and menopausal witches, to face her destiny.
Award winning comedian Penny Ashton (Promise and Promiscuity, Olive...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Gavin Bishop (ONZM, Ngati Pukeko, Ngati Awa, Ngati Mahuta, Tainui) has long been one of our most beloved authors and illustrators of children's picture books. He has been shortlisted for more NZ book awards than any other author of any kind, and his legacy is immense. Gavin talks to children's...
Date: Sunday 20 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Step back in time and explore the beautiful and award-winning village of Ongaonga with local stalls and good old-fashioned games on the Museum Reserve.
There will be morning tea and lunch options and free access to the museum and Coles Factory.
Be sure to bring some pocket money for the day...
Date: Sunday 20 October
Where: Ongaonga Museum, Ongaonga, Central Hawke's Bay
The pressure to be connected to others, and to our family and culture, is felt from an early age. International bestseller, Stacy Gregg (Ngati Mahuta, Ngati Pukeko, Ngati Maru), returns to her roots with Nine Girls, an adventure for young readers set in the social upheaval of 1970s and '80s New...
Date: Sunday 20 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Being well is about more than physical health. It's also mental, emotional, spiritual and social. And it's not just individuals that can get sick, but also cultures and societies. Author and health sector advisor, Tihema Baker (Raukawa te Au ki te Tonga, Atiawa ki Whakarongotai, Ngati Toa...
Date: Sunday 20 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Women writers are the dominant force in publishing, outperforming male authors overall in sales and readership. Women's fiction, romance in particular, makes billions annually. Bestselling romance writer, Kate O'Keeffe, talks with Danielle Hawkins (Take Two), Nicky Pellegrino (Marry Me in Italy)...
Date: Sunday 20 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
All writers, readers and book lovers are warmly invited to the launch of Mary-anne Scott's new novel The Mess of Our Lives. Please come and celebrate with a glass of wine at the grand finale of the Hawkes Bay Readers and Writer's Festival.
Mary-anne is from Havelock North and this, her seventh...
Date: Sunday 20 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, 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 24 September to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Whether you're snapping shots of your own furry companions, dreaming of launching a dog photography career, or already capturing dog portraits professionally—this workshop is for you!
Join NZIPP Grand Master and Fujifilm X-Photographer Craig Turner-Bullock for a 4-hour workshop where you’ll...
Date: Tuesday 22 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From The Rocky Horror Show creator Richard O’Brien comes a new satirical musical, THE KINGDOM OF BLING.
The master of madness today announces that the musical will embark on its world premiere “Celebration of Kindness Tour” throughout New Zealand this October. Starring O’Brien as The...
Date: Wednesday 23 October
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The AC/DC Experience SQUEALER are returning to Shake the Foundations of Napier once again to inject y'all with some live ACDC rememberance. SQUEALER is well into their second decade reliving and respecting what is one of the longest running and most influencial rock bands ever.
Date: Friday 25 October
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Gypsy Fair is a nationwide travelling event, bringing family fun, live music and an unbeatable vibe to each town we visit. Having been on the road for over 45 years, it’s safe to say our roots run deep. Our people are incredible, and house trucks/buses are pretty cool too! So don’t forget...
Date: Saturday 26 October to Monday 28 October
Where: Havelock North Village Green, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We are back for our annual Bay Skate BMX Competition! Watch as the best of the best battle it out for the top spots. It's going to be an event you don't want to miss! Big airs, flips, whips and more! It's going to be sick!
Date: Saturday 26 October
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Haere Mai.
Come and see us at Napier's monthly 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 28 September to Saturday 23 November
Where: Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Paul Madsen and Band are back again with a Brand New Show. A 7 Star Salute to 7 music greats!! This show features Paul performing as
Roy Orbison, Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley, Barry Gibb, Robbie Williams, Freddie Mercury and 80's Time Machine!
Complete with 7 costume changes during the show, this...
Date: Saturday 26 October
Where: Pukeora Estate, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
We have Auckland’s finest selectors Morning Steppa and Katya joining us for AMAPIANO Vol.3 and this time we are taking the party to The Urban Winery in beautiful Napier.
Plan your labour (long) weekend in Hawkes Bay with the crew and join us once again for the perfect night of bass and culture....
Date: Saturday 26 October
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Wallingford Soirée promises an enchanting afternoon exploring the delightful settings of the Wallingford Homestead.
Gather at midday on the Wallingford steps, wet the whistle with a complimentary beverage before donning comfy footwear for a garden tour led by Keith, custodian of the...
Date: Sunday 27 October
Where: Wallingford Homestead, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
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 26 September 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 26 September to Thursday 28 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The National Aquarium of New Zealand is proud to present the National Geographic, ‘Pristine Seas: Bring the Ocean Back’ exhibition!
Get ready for an unforgettable journey as you explore breathtaking ocean photography and discover the incredible stories behind 44 global expeditions. Learn how...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Sunday 9 February
Where: National Aquarium of New Zealand, 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: Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 24 November
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: Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 30 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett.
Featuring paintings created over six decades, Toi Koru tracks the trajectory of Adsett’s painting practice from the late 1960s to today.
The exhibition features...
Date: Saturday 21 September to Sunday 2 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today.
Some of the art works were created at the time of the event, the artists bearing witnesses to...
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 27 April
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, 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 20 September to Friday 13 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Through making ceramics, Tracy Keith (Ngāpuhi) explores a vast realm of connections between people and te taiao (the natural world). In Remember Industry, Keith looks to the whakapapa of natural materials like clay and timber that have shaped human lives, meaning, and livelihoods.
The artist...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Saturday 1 February
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, 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: Friday 4 October to Friday 6 December
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition launches a new biennial programme of contemporary art commissions, supported by a partnership between Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga Hastings Art Gallery and the Gwen Malden Charitable Trust.
Four Hawke’s Bay artists, Leslie Falls, Nephi Tupaea (Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Tiipa, Ngāti...
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Saturday 2 November
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a good ole fashion community Car Boot Sale! Browse through a wide selection of pre-loved treasures, from clothing to homeware items, all at bargain prices. Whether you're a seller looking to declutter or a buyer in search of finds, our monthly car boot sale has something for everyone....
Date: Saturday 2 November to Saturday 7 December
Where: Hastings City Elim Church, 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 around...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Saturday 18 January
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 5 October to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Hawke's Bay Art Trail returns this November with two weekends of Art Trail magic! Throughout the region artists are throwing open the doors of their studios to welcome you in - meet painters, potters, sculptors, carvers and more in their special spaces.
Immerse yourself in all-things-art and...
Date: Saturday 2 November to Sunday 10 November
Where: Hastings Community Arts Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Drawing with Thread: Revisiting Miniature Portraiture with Artist Leslie Falls
Join us for a hands-on experience, where you’ll transform a simple ID card-sized photo into a mini portrait through stitching. No prior experience is needed - just bring your creativity and any photo you’d love to...
Date: Saturday 2 November
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 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
-...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Sunday 20 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 2 November
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ancient Babylon comes to life in this classic Met staging of biblical proportions. Baritone George Gagnidze portrays Nabucco, the King of Babylon, who is supernaturally driven mad when he proclaims himself God, then restored to health when he repents alongside soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska,...
Date: Saturday 2 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Crafty Critters! Wool and 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 Hawke's...
Date: Saturday 21 September to Saturday 7 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Welcome to Biz Babes Hawkes Bay! These events are to be held twice a year, Mid Winter, and end of year Christmas Do. Targeted at women that are sole business owners in the Health, Wellness, Beauty, Fashion, and Arts industry. All the gals that spend their life's making others feel fabulous! A...
Date: Saturday 2 November
Where: Madame Social, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Scream Rave: High School Halloween party
Get ready to unleash your inner party monster at the Scream Rave—an epic Halloween bash just for high schoolers! On November 2nd, from 7 PM to 10 PM, the Chapman Pavilion Lounge at McLean Park (Latham Street, Napier) is transforming into the ultimate...
Date: Saturday 2 November
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Cancelled.
“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 (Led Zeppelin), Graham Bell (Thin Lizzy), Jools Holland...
Date: Saturday 2 November
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 buying...
Date: Sunday 15 September to Sunday 12 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Embark on a scenic 9-kilometre walk through the picturesque landscapes of a sprawling 1000-acre rolling sheep and beef farm, offering breathtaking vistas of Central Hawke’s Bay and beyond.
Midway through, refresh yourself with a choice of hot or cold beverages and access to modern restroom...
Date: Sunday 3 November
Where: Ranui Farm Park, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
For an exhilarating Sunday adventure, experience the thrill of a 100-metre flying fox, glide down an 80-metre waterslide, test your aim with archery or paintball targets, master the art of axe throwing, practice your swing at the golf range, or enjoy the jump park tailored for BMX enthusiasts (bike...
Date: Sunday 3 November
Where: Ranui Farm Park, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Gather the family for a stunning Central Hawke's Bay picnic at Tikokino Peonies.
Precious peonies flower for just one month of the year, so this is a very special event with limited availability. Soak up the November sun and enjoy live entertainment as you devour a delicious lunch.
This is a...
Date: Sunday 3 November
Where: Tikokino Peonies, Tikokino, Central Hawke's Bay
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 7 October to Monday 2 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Following the recent exhibition at Te Papa and MTG in Napier, Jill’s talk will discuss Rita Angus’s life and work with a specific focus on her remarkable self portraits. Jill will include Rita’s connection to Hawke’s Bay. The talk will look at how Rita’s ideas about feminism and pacifism...
Date: Monday 4 November
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, 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 17 September to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, 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 24 September to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 1 October to Tuesday 3 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial 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 17 September to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A new era begins in 2024 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself...
Date: Tuesday 17 September to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, 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: Wednesday 6 November
Where: East Pier Hotel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
U3A Mah Jong Group meets on Wednesday mornings in the Hastings War Memorial Library.
For more information please contact U3A Hastings.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings 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, providing...
Date: Thursday 7 November
Where: East Pier Hotel, 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 3 October 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 12 September to Thursday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Bayleys Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards is New Zealand’s longest running regional competition and is proudly owned and managed by the Hawke’s Bay A&P Society.
Hawke's Bay has been announced as a Great Wine Capital of the World, confirming the region's reputation as New Zealand's Food and Wine...
Date: Thursday 7 November
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Beauty, creativity, genius: the Renaissance Florence of Lorenzo de' Medici was a powerhouse of art and culture. Among countless shops and government buildings, there was endless beauty coexisting with the dark side of the city, made up of power struggles, plots, intrigues and brutal violence.
...
Date: Thursday 7 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
With a history spanning over 113 years, the show continues to celebrate local agriculture, bringing together farmers, families, and the wider community for a weekend of competition, entertainment, and fun. Highlights include livestock judging, equestrian events, and a bustling market of local...
Date: Friday 8 November to Saturday 9 November
Where: Central Hawke's Bay A&P Showgrounds, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
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 13 September to Friday 20 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Nau mai, Haere mai. Welcome everyone.
Join us for a conference for historical societies, heritage groups and institutions, museums, iwi, hapū, marae committees, genealogists, and individuals from across New Zealand.
Topics will include protection, conservation, interpretation,...
Date: Friday 8 November to Sunday 10 November
Where: Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Hawke's Bay Heritage Awards are our opportunity to recognise and celebrate those whose talents and energies preserve our cultural heritage and inspire us to connect with our past, so that we can all feel more confident in our future. The people who called Te Matau-a-Māui / Hawke's Bay home in...
Date: Friday 8 November
Where: Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Kōwhaiwhai & Print
Do you have a passion for art? Would you like to take your skill to the next level? Learn from our experienced Kaiako & discover Kōwhaiwhai for yourself before applying online to study with us!
This workshop is perfect for beginners & people interested in Toi Māori...
Date: Friday 18 October to Friday 8 November
Where: Te Wānanga o Aotearoa - Heretaunga St Campus, 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 14 September to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us to hear artist Tracy Keith talk about his solo exhibition Remember Industry.
In Remember Industry, Keith looks to the whakapapa of natural materials like clay and timber that have shaped human lives, meaning, and livelihoods.
Tracy Keith (Ngāpuhi) lives and works in Heretaunga...
Date: Saturday 9 November
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Watch out! You will not be protected by censors, lawyers, or editors. This is New Zealand’s favourite TV comedy, but raw and uncut, right in front of your eyes, on stage live in your town.
7 Days Live starts with a burst of quick-fire standup comedy from New Zealand’s best comedians. Then...
Date: Saturday 9 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Remaining concerts for the 2024 year
8th September Bay Cities Symphonic Band
13th October Fours Company
10th November Musicians, vocalists and groups
Date: Sunday 13 October to Sunday 10 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Immerse yourself in one of the most unique productions touring the world. Celtic Illusion, the Irish dance and Grand Illusion sensation that has taken Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada and the USA by storm and will tour nationwide in 2024.
Even fans who have seen our previous shows...
Date: Monday 11 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, 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 17 September to Tuesday 10 December
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 8 October to Tuesday 12 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
6:15pm doors open, light refreshments
6.30pm start
9pm finish
Havelock North Library
Join us for a relaxed evening presentation of new and upcoming books. The evening will include book selections from library staff and guest speakers, and an interview with special guest authors Louise and...
Date: Wednesday 13 November
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 12 September to Thursday 12 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a workshop series with Elen Nathan, Occupational Therapist and Sensory Integration specialist!
Discover the eight sensory systems and their role in self regulation, emotions and behaviour discover strategies to help your child navigate the sensory stressors of the world.
Date: Thursday 14 November
Where: Taradale Town Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for something to do for your "Xmas Do"?
Or do you want to grab a handful of friends and do something fun?
Flaming Mojo is Hawkes Bay's premier Dinner Theatre Company specialising in providing high-quality, interactive entertainment.
Why not add murder to the menu and incorporate an...
Date: Friday 15 November to Friday 13 December
Where: The Old Mill, 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 21 September to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This is your opportunity to learn how to wow your friends at your next dinner party by serving up your very own homemade goat cheese.
Using fresh goat’s milk from Tukituki Dairy Goats Farm, Pauline from Farmhouse Kitchen will teach you in this hands-on workshop how to make goat Halloumi, Feta...
Date: Saturday 16 November
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Enchanted Ball supporting Te Mata Park
Saturday 16 November, 2024
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Don't miss out on the highly anticipated Enchanted Ball, supporting Te Mata Park. In 2019, 2020, 202, 2022, and 2023, this enchanting event will hit...
Date: Saturday 16 November
Where: Havelock North isite, Havelock North, 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
Secure your seats for the ABBA show everyone adores - for a night of fun, frivolity and pop hits galore!
Direct from Australia, Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA returns by popular demand.
Far from being ‘just another cover band’, Dancing Queen: A Tribute To ABBA is a full-scale concert...
Date: Saturday 16 November
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Flemington Mud Run is an super fun annual non-competitive fundraiser for Flemington School. It is organised by the Flemington School Parents and Friends Group (fundraising group). It is held on a local property, Lake Station, and uses the Wanstead Polo Club as a base for the day.
The Mud Run...
Date: Sunday 17 November
Where: Wanstead Polo Club, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Enjoying a delicious Italian long lunch in late Spring!!
Hands-on workshop , preparing 5 dishes
Making fresh pasta
Recipe booklet and lunch provided
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home; Farmhouse Kitchen is the heart of our home but also the heart of our business and...
Date: Sunday 17 November
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Secure your seats for the ABBA show everyone adores - for a night of fun, frivolity and pop hits galore! Direct from Australia, Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA returns by popular demand. Far from being ‘just another cover band’, Dancing Queen: A Tribute To ABBA is a full-scale concert...
Date: Monday 18 November
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
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 17 September 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 18 September 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
We are back for our annual Bay Skate Bowl Competition! This time, however, we are making this a two day event including our street competition! Watch as the best of the best battle it out for the top spots. It's going to be an event you don't want to miss! Big airs, long grinds, flip tricks and...
Date: Saturday 23 November to Sunday 24 November
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, 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
HARVEST Hawke's Bay will once again celebrate Hawke's Bay, NZ's Food & Wine Country. Taking place from 11am to 5pm on Saturday 23rd November 2024 in a spectacular, secluded setting in the Tuki Tuki Valley visitors will get to enjoy...
Eighteen wineries paired with nine eateries offer festival...
Date: Saturday 23 November
Where: Tuki Tuki Riverside, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Haere Mai.
Come and see us at Napier's monthly 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 28 September to Saturday 23 November
Where: Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Meat. Fire.
and all things que.
Yes! Urban BBQ Festival is back for another round of meat, music, and BBQ mayhem.
We've pulled together a super tasty line up of food vendors, a tonne of BBQ supplies, a beast of a program on the Demo Stage, piles of free tastings and a rocking line up of...
Date: Saturday 23 November
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready for a delightful day exploring beautiful gardens of CHB, all while supporting Pukehou School!
Stroll through a collection of stunning local gardens, enjoy fresh air, and gather inspiration for your own backyard oasis.
We're excited to announce that the garden at the historic Mt...
Date: Sunday 24 November
Where: Pukehou School and Local Gardens, Pukehou, Central Hawke's Bay
Join us for a day of fun, learning, and community engagement.
Royston Health & Fitness Centre:
Experience a range of fitness classes tailored for all ages and abilities and test out our new state-of-the-art Technogym equipment. All Participants are in for a chance to win spot prizes. Sign up on...
Date: Sunday 24 November
Where: EIT Institute of Sport and Health, 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 26 September 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 26 September to Thursday 28 November
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 buying...
Date: Sunday 15 September to Sunday 12 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The National Aquarium of New Zealand is proud to present the National Geographic, ‘Pristine Seas: Bring the Ocean Back’ exhibition!
Get ready for an unforgettable journey as you explore breathtaking ocean photography and discover the incredible stories behind 44 global expeditions. Learn how...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Sunday 9 February
Where: National Aquarium of New Zealand, 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: Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 30 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett.
Featuring paintings created over six decades, Toi Koru tracks the trajectory of Adsett’s painting practice from the late 1960s to today.
The exhibition features...
Date: Saturday 21 September to Sunday 2 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today.
Some of the art works were created at the time of the event, the artists bearing witnesses to...
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 27 April
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, 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 7 October 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 17 September to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, 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 24 September to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Through making ceramics, Tracy Keith (Ngāpuhi) explores a vast realm of connections between people and te taiao (the natural world). In Remember Industry, Keith looks to the whakapapa of natural materials like clay and timber that have shaped human lives, meaning, and livelihoods.
The artist...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Saturday 1 February
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 1 October to Tuesday 3 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial 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 17 September to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A new era begins in 2024 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself...
Date: Tuesday 17 September to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
U3A Mah Jong Group meets on Wednesday mornings in the Hastings War Memorial Library.
For more information please contact U3A Hastings.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings Library, 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 3 October 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 12 September to Thursday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in this fierce and funny new play.
1964: Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under John Gielgud’s...
Date: Thursday 5 December
Where: MTG Century Theatre, 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: Friday 13 September to Friday 20 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, 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: Friday 4 October to Friday 6 December
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sanctuary Sounds is a not-for-profit music festival showcasing an eclectic mix of music from all over New Zealand and abroad. The 3 day festival is a true grassroots experience, held on a rural property in Takapau, Central Hawkes Bay, where you will find yourself immersed in music, art, food and...
Date: Friday 6 December to Sunday 8 December
Where: Sanctuary Sounds, Takapau, Central Hawke's Bay
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its return to Flaxmere! 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 on to perform in WWE,...
Date: Friday 6 December
Where: Flaxmere Community Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for something to do for your "Xmas Do"?
Or do you want to grab a handful of friends and do something fun?
Flaming Mojo is Hawkes Bay's premier Dinner Theatre Company specialising in providing high-quality, interactive entertainment.
Why not add murder to the menu and incorporate an...
Date: Friday 15 November to Friday 13 December
Where: The Old Mill, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
100% fun 100% African 100% joy
Cirque Africa is produced and directed by ‘Papa Africa’ aka Winston
Ruddle, the director who brought us the HIT BROADWAY SHOW CIRQUE MOTHER
AFRICA. Cirque Africa is coming to Australia in 2024 with a brand new
show featuring the very best talent from across...
Date: Friday 6 December
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a good ole fashion community Car Boot Sale! Browse through a wide selection of pre-loved treasures, from clothing to homeware items, all at bargain prices. Whether you're a seller looking to declutter or a buyer in search of finds, our monthly car boot sale has something for everyone....
Date: Saturday 2 November to Saturday 7 December
Where: Hastings City Elim Church, 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 around...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Saturday 18 January
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 5 October to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a fun-filled family day to get in the spirit of Christmas. Visit Santa's grotto and take your photo with Santa. Gloucester street will be filled with entertainment including yummy local food, face painting, bouncy castles, big bubbles and you can try your hand at street art or making...
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: ANZ Taradale, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Wonder Markets - Crafting Community, Creating Wonder.
Nestled in the picturesque Waikoko Gardens at the Hawke's Bay Showgrounds, Wonder Markets have become a celebration of local craftsmanship. With over 90 meticulously curated stalls, each offering unique, handcrafted treasures, the market...
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: Waikoko Gardens, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 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
-...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Crafty Critters! Wool and 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 Hawke's...
Date: Saturday 21 September to Saturday 7 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready for the jolliest event of the year!
Join us for a festive extravaganza at Hawke's Bay Christmas at the Park at the Mitre 10 Park Hastings, where the spirit of the season comes alive in the most spectacular way. It's a Christmas celebration like no other, and we're bringing a...
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: Mitre 10 Sports Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its return to Napier! 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 on to perform in WWE,...
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: Asher Hall, 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 17 September to Tuesday 10 December
Where: Taradale Library, 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 12 September to Thursday 12 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, 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: Friday 20 September to Friday 13 December
Where: Napier Library, 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 14 September to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Grant Haua Explosion….See the former Swamp Thing rocker and Solo Acoustic Maestro Grant Haua in his final form, reunited with his Swamp Brother Michael Barker on Drums and Hurricane Elis' Brian Franks on bass, a night of acoustic and electric fretwork fireworks that's not to be missed.
A...
Date: Saturday 14 December
Where: The Cabana, 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 17 September 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 18 September to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
RED HOT CHILI PREPPERS - World No#1 tribute to the living legends that are RHCP !
... everything else is BOLLOCKS ! !
Enjoy all favourite hits performed in a 2.5-hour show by world class international musicians
The 30 song setlist includes - By The Way, Scar Tissue, Dani California, Zephyr...
Date: Thursday 19 December
Where: The Cabana, Napier, 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 on...
Date: Friday 20 December
Where: The Cabana, 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 21 September to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Fresh baked slow fermented sourdough bread.
Create Christmas Baked goodies made with sourdough.
Farmhouse Kitchen Christmas Crackers
Christmas Stollen
Sourdough Chocolate Chip Christmas Biscuits
Go home with freshly baked goodies, recipe’s, some starter and the skills learned to do...
Date: Saturday 21 December
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The annual Cape Estate Boxing Day Festival is here for the 9th occasion. Join us for an unforgettable day filled with incredible tunes, good food, fine beverages and great company amongst family and friends.
Whether you’re a festival regular or a first-timer, this event promises something for...
Date: Thursday 26 December
Where: Cape Estate, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The National Aquarium of New Zealand is proud to present the National Geographic, ‘Pristine Seas: Bring the Ocean Back’ exhibition!
Get ready for an unforgettable journey as you explore breathtaking ocean photography and discover the incredible stories behind 44 global expeditions. Learn how...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Sunday 9 February
Where: National Aquarium of New Zealand, 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: Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 30 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett.
Featuring paintings created over six decades, Toi Koru tracks the trajectory of Adsett’s painting practice from the late 1960s to today.
The exhibition features...
Date: Saturday 21 September to Sunday 2 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today.
Some of the art works were created at the time of the event, the artists bearing witnesses to...
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 27 April
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Through making ceramics, Tracy Keith (Ngāpuhi) explores a vast realm of connections between people and te taiao (the natural world). In Remember Industry, Keith looks to the whakapapa of natural materials like clay and timber that have shaped human lives, meaning, and livelihoods.
The artist...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Saturday 1 February
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, 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 around...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Saturday 18 January
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 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
-...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, 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 buying...
Date: Sunday 15 September to Sunday 12 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, 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 17 September to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Discover Your Inner Artist with The Seasons Art Class!
From a cosy village in southern England over a decade ago, The Seasons Art Class has blossomed into a beloved art course across the UK, Austria, Germany, France, Holland, and now New Zealand!
What's in Store for You?
Join our 14-week...
Date: Tuesday 21 January to Tuesday 29 April
Where: Taradale Anglican Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A fabulous way to start the year as our fiddler, accordionist and singers romp through the best of Irish and Scottish ballads, jigs, jokes and patriotic songs!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Bonavenutre Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Alex Foster-Winder
Russell Dixon
Tracey...
Date: Wednesday 22 January
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A fabulous way to start the year as our fiddler, accordionist and singers romp through the best of Irish and Scottish ballads, jigs, jokes and patriotic songs!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Bonavenutre Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Alex Foster-Winder
Russell Dixon
Tracey...
Date: Thursday 23 January
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Seasons Art Class came from humble beginnings over a decade ago in a small village in southern England. The course proved so successful that it grew throughout the UK, Austria, Germany, France, Holland and now New Zealand.
Your 14-week beginner to improver art course includes:
• Sketching,...
Date: Thursday 23 January to Thursday 24 April
Where: Keirunga Gardens, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
BOHM PRESENTS
SARAH MILLICAN
Late Bloomer
When Sarah Millican was a child, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til’ she was 16.
Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop.
In Late Bloomer,...
Date: Thursday 30 January
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The National Aquarium of New Zealand is proud to present the National Geographic, ‘Pristine Seas: Bring the Ocean Back’ exhibition!
Get ready for an unforgettable journey as you explore breathtaking ocean photography and discover the incredible stories behind 44 global expeditions. Learn how...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Sunday 9 February
Where: National Aquarium of New Zealand, 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: Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 30 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett.
Featuring paintings created over six decades, Toi Koru tracks the trajectory of Adsett’s painting practice from the late 1960s to today.
The exhibition features...
Date: Saturday 21 September to Sunday 2 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today.
Some of the art works were created at the time of the event, the artists bearing witnesses to...
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 27 April
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Through making ceramics, Tracy Keith (Ngāpuhi) explores a vast realm of connections between people and te taiao (the natural world). In Remember Industry, Keith looks to the whakapapa of natural materials like clay and timber that have shaped human lives, meaning, and livelihoods.
The artist...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Saturday 1 February
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 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
-...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, 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 17 September to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Discover Your Inner Artist with The Seasons Art Class!
From a cosy village in southern England over a decade ago, The Seasons Art Class has blossomed into a beloved art course across the UK, Austria, Germany, France, Holland, and now New Zealand!
What's in Store for You?
Join our 14-week...
Date: Tuesday 21 January to Tuesday 29 April
Where: Taradale Anglican Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Seasons Art Class came from humble beginnings over a decade ago in a small village in southern England. The course proved so successful that it grew throughout the UK, Austria, Germany, France, Holland and now New Zealand.
Your 14-week beginner to improver art course includes:
• Sketching,...
Date: Thursday 23 January to Thursday 24 April
Where: Keirunga Gardens, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're back for another year and it's set to be bigger and better than before!
With some fresh new wineries taking part from the Te Awanga coastline, a new tasting village down variety lane, boutique winery pop up's in more areas across the festival, masterclasses and exciting promotions from...
Date: Saturday 8 February
Where: Elephant Hill Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at your local Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon!
Open to Kiwi kids aged 6 to 15 years.
It's a fun and rewarding day out for Everyone.
Kids of all sporting abilities swim, cycle, and run their way around age-appropriate courses, either as an individual or as a team of two.
...
Date: Wednesday 12 February
Where: Hawke's Bay Community Fitness Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Agri-innovators, top-flight speakers and two full days of networking are the promise of the 2025 East Coast Farming Expo.
The two day event (February 19 -20) is aimed at East Coast sheep and beef farmers. It’s touted as a chance to fill one’s cup with a focus on reconnection, education and a...
Date: Wednesday 19 February to Thursday 20 February
Where: Wairoa Racecourse, Wairoa, 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: Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 30 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett.
Featuring paintings created over six decades, Toi Koru tracks the trajectory of Adsett’s painting practice from the late 1960s to today.
The exhibition features...
Date: Saturday 21 September to Sunday 2 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today.
Some of the art works were created at the time of the event, the artists bearing witnesses to...
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 27 April
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 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
-...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Discover Your Inner Artist with The Seasons Art Class!
From a cosy village in southern England over a decade ago, The Seasons Art Class has blossomed into a beloved art course across the UK, Austria, Germany, France, Holland, and now New Zealand!
What's in Store for You?
Join our 14-week...
Date: Tuesday 21 January to Tuesday 29 April
Where: Taradale Anglican Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Featuring the best of 70s and 80s musicals: Phantom, Les Mis, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Cabaret and more!
Featuring:
Russell Dixon
Kate Lineham
Rebecca Wright
Matt Pike
John Bayne
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 25 Feb - 28 Mar 2025
Concerts start...
Date: Wednesday 5 March
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Featuring the best of 70s and 80s musicals: Phantom, Les Mis, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Cabaret and more!
Featuring:
Russell Dixon
Kate Lineham
Rebecca Wright
Matt Pike
John Bayne
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 25 Feb - 28 Mar 2025
Concerts start...
Date: Thursday 6 March
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Seasons Art Class came from humble beginnings over a decade ago in a small village in southern England. The course proved so successful that it grew throughout the UK, Austria, Germany, France, Holland and now New Zealand.
Your 14-week beginner to improver art course includes:
• Sketching,...
Date: Thursday 23 January to Thursday 24 April
Where: Keirunga Gardens, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Discover fresh, practical ideas that enhance both your living spaces, your lifestyle and your well being at the Hawke’s Bay Better Home and Living Show! Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to make eco inspired changes the Hawke’s Bay Better Home and Living Show has everything you...
Date: Friday 28 March to Sunday 30 March
Where: Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today.
Some of the art works were created at the time of the event, the artists bearing witnesses to...
Date: Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 27 April
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Discover Your Inner Artist with The Seasons Art Class!
From a cosy village in southern England over a decade ago, The Seasons Art Class has blossomed into a beloved art course across the UK, Austria, Germany, France, Holland, and now New Zealand!
What's in Store for You?
Join our 14-week...
Date: Tuesday 21 January to Tuesday 29 April
Where: Taradale Anglican Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Seasons Art Class came from humble beginnings over a decade ago in a small village in southern England. The course proved so successful that it grew throughout the UK, Austria, Germany, France, Holland and now New Zealand.
Your 14-week beginner to improver art course includes:
• Sketching,...
Date: Thursday 23 January to Thursday 24 April
Where: Keirunga Gardens, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 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
-...
Date: Saturday 14 September to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Roll up. Roll up. Roll up!
Welcome to the 10th anniversary season of New Zealand's largest and most fabulous traveling festival/fair!
The Extravaganza Fair! Summer Tour 2024 - 2025 !!!
The Extravaganza Fair is a community-centred event with a creative and sustainable focus. It is a family...
Date: Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April
Where: Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A stellar cast led by Karl, Marian and Ben take you on a whirlwind, worldwide, musical journey including hits from Spain, France, USA, Australia and our own kiwiana songs!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Ben Makisi
Derek Hill
Hank Trenton
Mike Booth
Pete France
Grant...
Date: Wednesday 30 April
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A stellar cast led by Karl, Marian and Ben take you on a whirlwind, worldwide, musical journey including hits from Spain, France, USA, Australia and our own kiwiana songs!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Ben Makisi
Derek Hill
Hank Trenton
Mike Booth
Pete France
Grant...
Date: Thursday 1 May
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Show Not to Be Missed!
The Boss’ Bruce Springsteen Experience Is an International Level Show Honouring 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: Saturday 3 May
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An elegant concert of famous ballads, opera, classical and music theatre songs passionately presented by this supremely talented quartet.
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Ben Makisi
Derek Hill
Amanda Atlas
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 12 May - 16 June 2025
Concerts start 11am...
Date: Wednesday 4 June
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An elegant concert of famous ballads, opera, classical and music theatre songs passionately presented by this supremely talented quartet.
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Ben Makisi
Derek Hill
Amanda Atlas
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 12 May - 16 June 2025
Concerts start 11am...
Date: Thursday 5 June
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Matariki Mahuika is a people-powered Matariki project that involves welcoming people to share the warmth of their fire on beaches right around Aoetaroa New Zealand.
A tradition that began in Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke's Bay in 2023, this DIY celebration has seen many thousands of people answer the...
Date: Saturday 21 June
Where: The beach, Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Complete with band, we celebrate male ensembles like Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Beatles, Everly Brothers, Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, Queen, The Platters...the list goes on!
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Matt Pike
Mike Booth
Pete France
Grant...
Date: Wednesday 9 July
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Complete with band, we celebrate male ensembles like Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Beatles, Everly Brothers, Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, Queen, The Platters...the list goes on!
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Matt Pike
Mike Booth
Pete France
Grant...
Date: Thursday 10 July
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Many of our favourite artists present this flag waving, mad, musical mayhem, promising Gilbert and Sullivan, war songs, ballads, singalongs, jokes and much frivolity!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Alex Foster-Winder
Cameron Barclay (TBC)
Benjamin Makisi
Amanda Atlas
Derek Hill
Tracey Collins...
Date: Wednesday 3 September
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Many of our favourite artists present this flag waving, mad, musical mayhem, promising Gilbert and Sullivan, war songs, ballads, singalongs, jokes and much frivolity!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Alex Foster-Winder
Cameron Barclay (TBC)
Benjamin Makisi
Amanda Atlas
Derek Hill
Tracey Collins...
Date: Thursday 4 September
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Our singers and band present hit songs from the 50s, a decade where music defined the optimism, romance, coolness and charm of the era, with simply the best songs!
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Alex Foster-Winder
Cameron Barclay (TBC)
Matt Pike
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 6...
Date: Wednesday 15 October
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Our singers and band present hit songs from the 50s, a decade where music defined the optimism, romance, coolness and charm of the era, with simply the best songs!
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Alex Foster-Winder
Cameron Barclay (TBC)
Matt Pike
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 6...
Date: Thursday 16 October
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Christmas, Santa, surprises, carols, songs, singalongs, fun, jokes, laughter, fiddling, madness and love to celebrate the end of another great year of music!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Marian Burns
Charlotte West
Kate Lineham
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 18 November - 19...
Date: Wednesday 26 November
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Christmas, Santa, surprises, carols, songs, singalongs, fun, jokes, laughter, fiddling, madness and love to celebrate the end of another great year of music!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Marian Burns
Charlotte West
Kate Lineham
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 18 November - 19...
Date: Thursday 27 November
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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