Festivals & Lifestyle
Find out what Festivals & Lifestyle events are on in Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hastings, Central Hawke's Bay and Wairoa.
September 2018
Hawkes Bay Free Yoga Day
The first free Yoga Day held in Sunny Hawke's Bay. Join us for a whole day of practice, offered for free!
A great variety of teachers, styles, offerings and venues coming together to bring to the community a way of deepening the understanding of what Yoga is.
There will be classes for all...
Date: Saturday 22 September
Where: Hawke's Bay Regional Council, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience.
This is where the local shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to cook up a true locavore's meal.
Shop local and enjoy some of the best produce from...
Date: Saturday 22 September to Saturday 2 March
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Gwavas Garden, House & Puahanui Bush Tour
Gwavas Garden and Homestead will once again open their private Puahanui Bush for visitors on four very special dates across September & October.
This incredible 132 hectares of virgin bush is home to Totara known to be at least 600, possibly 800 years old. Not usually open to the public the...
Date: Saturday 22 September to Saturday 6 October
Where: Gwavas Garden Homestead, Tikokino, Central Hawke's Bay
Hop Con 2018
A festival of beer in the Westshore Beach Inn‘s beer garden. Showcasing exclusive one-off brews or seasonal beer releases from most of Hawke’s Bay’s local breweries. There's a BBQ battle on site at the same time – with the top 13 BBQ teams in NZ battling for prizes.
We’ll have food...
Date: Saturday 22 September
Where: Westshore Beach Inn, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bays Weekend Market
Sunday market down by ocean spa, marine parade. Wide range of stalls, veggies, food, new and old, trash and treasures. Come on down and see for yourself. Lots of bargains.
Date: Sunday 23 September to Sunday 31 March
Where: Sunday Market, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets.
The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like...
Date: Sunday 23 September to Sunday 3 March
Where: Hawke's Bay A & P Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ōtātara Pā Historic Reserve - Guided Walk
Join the Hapū of Ngāti Pārau, Department of Conservation and Sport Hawke’s Bay on a guided walk at the Ōtātara Pā Historic Reserve.
Learn about the history of the two Pā sites, Ōtātara Pā and Hikurangi Pā, and enjoy some fun Māori games led by Sport Hawke's Bay. Ngāti Pārau (one...
Date: Sunday 23 September
Where: Otatara Pa Historic Reserve, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A'Deanes Bush Spring Planting & Maintenance Day 2018
Bring your friends and whanau for this fun Community Spring Planting and Maintenance Day at A’Deanes Bush Scenic Reserve, Makaretu Road, Central Hawke’s Bay.
Join the Friends of A’Deane’s Bush, The Conservation Company and the Department of Conservation for this event and help the...
Date: Sunday 23 September
Where: A'Deane's Bush Scenic Reserve, Ongaonga, Central Hawke's Bay
Read more » - A'Deanes Bush Spring Planting & Maintenance Day 2018
Havelock North Volunteer Fire Brigade Fundraising Fair
A large community fundraiser for the weekend of 21-23 September to raise funds for a new training facility for the Havelock North Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Themed 'Paint the Town Red' we invite the Hawke's Bay Community as a whole to join us on Sunday 23rd September on the Village Green from...
Date: Sunday 23 September
Where: Havelock North Fire Station , Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Havelock North Volunteer Fire Brigade Fundraising Fair
CHB Wedding Expo
Planning a wedding? Considering tying the knot in Central Hawke’s Bay?
Gather together with your nearest and dearest and enjoy a day of wedding-planning bliss at Central Hawke’s Bay’s first ever wedding expo at the spectacular River Park Event Centre.
Enjoy culinary treats, fabulous...
Date: Sunday 23 September
Where: River Park Event Centre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Napier City Fashion Parade
Calling all Hawke's Bay fashionistas! The Napier City Fashion Parade is taking place on Saturday 22nd of September. Head to Market Street at 1:30 pm for this fantastic free event!
Showcasing the latest fashion from Napier stores Megan from the Hits breakfast show will be your MC.
From the...
Date: Sunday 23 September
Where: Napier CBD, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Great Kererū Count - Kiwi Conservation Club
The Hastings/Havelock North Branch of the Kiwi Conservation Club, Hakuturi Toa (KCC) are calling on all kids to help them on the Great Kererū Count at Mohi Bush Scenic Reserve, Maraetotara on Sunday 23 September.
This fun event is part of Conservation Week 2018 and involves counting kererū,...
Date: Sunday 23 September
Where: Mohi Bush Scenic Reserve, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings Library Preschool Storytime
Join us on Sundays at 2pm for a fun storytime and craft session in the Children's Area at Hastings Library.
All are welcome for stories and fun! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Please note these sessions are only during school terms.
We may take photographs or video recordings...
Date: Sunday 23 September to Sunday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Movie Night
The Zonta club of Hawkes Bay helps to fund community projects.
We invite you to see 'Ladies in Black' set in Sydney, Australia in 1959, just as women's liberation meets a cultural awakening, immigration and the breakdown of class structures. This is a tender hearted comedy drama about the lives...
Date: Sunday 23 September
Where: Focal Point Cinema, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Paradise Found: A Celebration of Organics in Hawke's Bay: CANCELLED
An evening of organic wine and food.
Bistronomy is shining a spotlight on the Hawke's Bay region, revealing the bounty of their local produce across a six-course degustation meal. Local organic wine producers Stonecroft Wines, Supernatural Wine Co. and Villa Maria Estate will complete the...
Date: Sunday 23 September
Where: Bistronomy, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Paradise Found: A Celebration of Organics in Hawke's Bay: CANCELLED
Coffee With a Cop
A member of the NZ Police will be at available at Havelock North Library.
They'll be available to answer any Police related query you might have, so come in and have a chat over a cuppa!
Date: Tuesday 25 September to Tuesday 18 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings U3A Mah Jong Group
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 26 September to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings Knitting (And Crochet) Group
The Hastings Knitting and Crochet Group meets every Wednesday in the Hastings Library, upstairs in the Activities area. All skill levels are welcome.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 26 September to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Cuppa With a Cop
Napier Libraries are proud to be partnering with New Zealand Police to host ‘Cuppa with a Cop’. Stop by Napier or Taradale library and get to know your local police officers. This is an opportunity for you to have an informal and confidential chat in the relaxing atmosphere of our libraries....
Date: Wednesday 26 September to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Taradale Public Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Preschool Storytime
Join us on Wednesdays at 10:30am for a fun storytime and craft session in the Children's Area at Hastings Library.
All are welcome for stories and fun! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Please note these sessions are only during school terms.
We may take photographs or video...
Date: Wednesday 26 September to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Havelock North Preschool Storytime
Join us on Wednesdays for a fun storytime and craft session in the Children's Area at Havelock North Library.
All are welcome for stories and fun! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Please note these sessions are only during school terms.
We may take photographs or video recordings...
Date: Wednesday 26 September to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An Evening In Provence
Let us transport you to Provence for an evening of fine wine and food.
Join us for a long-table, Provencal-inspired feast to celebrate the impending arrival of Spring. You'll be treated to a delicious 3-course dinner, specially designed by Head Chef, Jenny Parton and wine-matched by Church Road...
Date: Saturday 29 September
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Casino Night Fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Hawke's Bay
Get your tickets to this fun night out in support of Muscular Dystrophy Hawke's Bay.
Bring your family and friends and enjoy the fun and excitement of a real Casino with Las Vegas Entertainment.
The evening will kick off at 6.30pm with Casino games and Raffles.
A light supper will be...
Date: Saturday 29 September
Where: Greenmeadows East Community Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Casino Night Fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Hawke's Bay
The Ossian Street Vintage Market
Hawkes Bay market specialising in vintage treasures and collectables.
The last Sunday of every month in the carpark opposite FG Smiths and Aroha & Friends.
Date: Sunday 30 September to Sunday 30 December
Where: F.G Smith Eatery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Old English Garden Party
Step back in time and enjoy an old English Garden Party set at the beautiful Chapelwick Coastal Estate, Proangahau.
Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles or nonalcoholic drink upon arrival then play croquet, petanque, tennis or take tours of the house and gardens. Also, on tour from Sydney's...
Date: Sunday 30 September
Where: Chapelwick Coastal Estate, Porangahau, Central Hawke's Bay
October 2018
Maths Is Fun - Flaxmere Sessions
Finding Your Way: Maths is Fun programme.
Limited spaces - registration required. Registrations open online from Monday 17th September.
Monday 1 October
10:30am - 1:00pm - Level 1 (Years 1 & 2)
1:30pm - 4:00pm - Level 2 (Years 3 & 4)
Tuesday 2 October
10:30am - 1:00pm - Level...
Date: Monday 1 October to Friday 5 October
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Maths Is Fun - Havelock North Sessions
Finding Your Way: Maths is Fun programme.
Limited spaces - registration is required. Registrations open online from Monday 17th September.
Monday, 1 October:
10:30am - 1:00pm - Level 1 (Years 1 & 2)
1:30pm - 4:00pm - Level 2 (Years 3 & 4)
Tuesday, 2 October:
10:30am - 1:00pm -...
Date: Monday 1 October to Friday 5 October
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bakers Club
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30am to 11:30am to share your baking experiences and recipes. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may...
Date: Tuesday 2 October to Tuesday 4 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Coffee With a Cop
A member of the NZ Police will be at available at Havelock North Library.
They'll be available to answer any Police related query you might have, so come in and have a chat over a cuppa!
Date: Tuesday 25 September to Tuesday 18 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Spring Holiday - Tweens Zine Workshop
Come and great creative and make your own zine! All materials are provided, we just need your creativity and ideas. Suitable Ages 7-13.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Tuesday 2 October
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings Teen Book Club
(Term time only).
Ages 12+ are welcome.
Join us for library fun and friendship in the Sir James Wattie Memorial Room upstairs. Snacks and drinks are provided!
For more information contact: Hastings Library - Phone. 06 871 5000 or email - libraries@hdc.govt.nz
We may take photographs or...
Date: Tuesday 2 October to Tuesday 13 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings U3A Mah Jong Group
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 26 September to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings Knitting (And Crochet) Group
The Hastings Knitting and Crochet Group meets every Wednesday in the Hastings Library, upstairs in the Activities area. All skill levels are welcome.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 26 September to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Cuppa With a Cop
Napier Libraries are proud to be partnering with New Zealand Police to host ‘Cuppa with a Cop’. Stop by Napier or Taradale library and get to know your local police officers. This is an opportunity for you to have an informal and confidential chat in the relaxing atmosphere of our libraries....
Date: Wednesday 3 October to Wednesday 12 December
Where: Napier Public Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Preschool Storytime
Join us on Wednesdays at 10:30am for a fun storytime and craft session in the Children's Area at Hastings Library.
All are welcome for stories and fun! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Please note these sessions are only during school terms.
We may take photographs or video...
Date: Wednesday 26 September to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
School Holiday Workshops
Book in your kids these school holidays, for a fun workshop inspired by the current exhibitions.
Suitable for 6 – 12 year olds.
Call the gallery to book (06) 871 5095 or email: hastingsartgallery@hdc.govt.nz.
Date: Wednesday 3 October to Wednesday 10 October
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Havelock North Preschool Storytime
Join us on Wednesdays for a fun storytime and craft session in the Children's Area at Havelock North Library.
All are welcome for stories and fun! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Please note these sessions are only during school terms.
We may take photographs or video recordings...
Date: Wednesday 26 September to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Spring Holiday - Minecraft Marathon
PVP and create to your hearts content with a bunch of other Minecrafters. BYOD and up to date Minecraft app is essential. Suitable for ages 5+.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 3 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Spring Holiday Teen - Next Level Nerf Wars
Bring your Nerf guns and your bullets and compete in the library battleground. Suitable for ages 13-18.
Limited spaces - registration is required.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 3 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Spring Holiday - Frankentoys
Create a toy creepy enough to rival Dr Frankenstein’s Monster! Mix and match old toys to create something new (and eerie). The only limit to the toy creations is your imagination. Suitable for ages 7+.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used...
Date: Thursday 4 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Young At Heart
A club at Havelock North Library for older adults, with monthly activities and presenting new books.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Thursday 4 October to Thursday 6 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Food Truck Fridays
Get your Weekends off to a great start with a glass of Moana Park this summer season, we will turn the tunes up, light the fire pit and chill the beers down, come and grab a bite to eat, from our own menu or the talented food trucks that will be pulling up for the evening to cook for us!
Come...
Date: Friday 5 October to Friday 8 March
Where: Moana Park Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Unexpected Bedfellows
On the first Friday of (almost) every month I will host a Cheese Tasting to introduce you to artisan cheeses from near and far.This is one of my favourite tastings where I get to talk about my favourite subject, cheese and pair them with some more unusual partners including beer, cider, sloe gin...
Date: Friday 5 October
Where: Te Whare Kiwikiwi, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Spring Freshness Menu
A special Spring Menu with Creativity and Abundance of Spring Flavours, first one in a series of Four Special Menu’s in a Year.
These evenings are all about A Real Food Experience. Pauline will do some demonstration and you will be hands-on preparing some of the dishes of the menu yourself...
Date: Friday 5 October
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Avante Garde'n Cocktail and Creation Evening
The weekend-long celebration starts on Friday with the inaugural Avante Garde’n Cocktail and Creation Evening – a cocktail party and fashion show that exhibits the very best of spring. Each garment being showcased has been carefully designed and crafted by the participants, who will be vying...
Date: Friday 5 October
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience.
This is where the local shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to cook up a true locavore's meal.
Shop local and enjoy some of the best produce from...
Date: Saturday 22 September to Saturday 2 March
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Piece-Makers Market
The Piece-Makers markets are a fabulous experience for discerning shoppers, showcasing wares from a growing number of hand-picked stall holders from around Hawke's Bay and New Zealand.
You will find us at Hawthorne Coffee Roasters in Havelock North.
Our stall-holders vary each month and are...
Date: Saturday 6 October to Saturday 15 December
Where: Hawthorne Coffee Roasters, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Original Gypsy Fair – Est'd 1990
For almost thirty years The Original Gypsy Fair has been travelling NZ and we will be back for the first time in a long while in Wairoa at the magnificent Riverside Park on Marine Parade for our third fair of the 2018-2019 season.
As always we will be bringing an expansive range of handcrafted...
Date: Saturday 6 October to Sunday 7 October
Where: Riverside Park, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Pirimai Community Car Boot Sale
There are so many ways to discover vintage and pre-loved items, from scouring the web, to browsing charity shops, or going from garage sale to garage sale.
In our view, having a one stop shop is a winner. We are holding a Monthly Car Boot Sale in the Pirimai Plaza.
Not only are markets the...
Date: Saturday 6 October to Saturday 1 December
Where: Pirimai Baptist Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Gwavas Garden, House & Puahanui Bush Tour
Gwavas Garden and Homestead will once again open their private Puahanui Bush for visitors on four very special dates across September & October.
This incredible 132 hectares of virgin bush is home to Totara known to be at least 600, possibly 800 years old. Not usually open to the public the...
Date: Saturday 22 September to Saturday 6 October
Where: Gwavas Garden Homestead, Tikokino, Central Hawke's Bay
Spring Floral Extravaganza
This weekend heralds the best floral art designs, local floral artists will be creating magic and turning the theatre into a riot of colour. Not only will these eye-catching designs appeal to the stylish, bold and blushing, they also embody all that is spring. Enjoy the ambience with a Devonshire...
Date: Saturday 6 October to Sunday 7 October
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Onga-Tiko Children's Hunting Competition
Get the kids into The Onga-Tiko Hunting & Fishing Clubs Children's Hunting competition these school holidays.
The hunt will open from 5pm Friday 5th October and all animals must be transported to The Tikokino Country Hotel and weighed in at 12pm on Sunday 7th October.
Categories for this...
Date: Saturday 6 October
Where: Tikokino Country Hotel, Tikokino, Central Hawke's Bay
Summer Opening, A Celebration of Our Wines
Come and celebrate the opening of Lime Rock Wines Cellar Door for 2018! Call in anytime and taste the distinctive Lime Rock wines, nurtured on the sunny limestone hills of Central Hawke’s Bay.
As well as the informal tasting of all wines, we will start the vertical tastings on the hour. Also,...
Date: Saturday 6 October
Where: Lime Rock Wines, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Bays Weekend Market
Sunday market down by ocean spa, marine parade. Wide range of stalls, veggies, food, new and old, trash and treasures. Come on down and see for yourself. Lots of bargains.
Date: Sunday 23 September to Sunday 31 March
Where: Sunday Market, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets.
The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like...
Date: Sunday 23 September to Sunday 3 March
Where: Hawke's Bay A & P Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings Library Preschool Storytime
Join us on Sundays at 2pm for a fun storytime and craft session in the Children's Area at Hastings Library.
All are welcome for stories and fun! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Please note these sessions are only during school terms.
We may take photographs or video recordings...
Date: Sunday 23 September to Sunday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An evening with Paritua Wines - Bistronomy Winemakers Series
The penultimate in Bistronomy's Winemaker Series. Join wine maker Jason Stent of Paritua Winery as he explains the unique connection to the land his wines have.
The name Paritua is a tribute to the Paritua Stream, which meanders gently through the vineyard. The vineyard is planted over the...
Date: Sunday 7 October
Where: Bistronomy, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - An evening with Paritua Wines - Bistronomy Winemakers Series
White Out Interactive Art Installation
‘White Out’ is CAN’s contribution to the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival 2018, and the White Night event in the Arts Quarter of Napier on Saturday 20 October.
Inspired by the highly acclaimed and successful Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s 'Obliteration Room' Art Installation at Auckland City...
Date: Monday 8 October to Wednesday 24 October
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Maths Is Fun 2018 Sessions
Finding Your Way: Maths is Fun programme
Limited spaces - registration is required.
Registrations open online from Monday 17th September.
Monday 8 October
10:30am - 1:00pm - Level 1 (Years 1 & 2)
Tuesday 9 October
1:30pm - 4:00pm - Level 1 (Years 1 & 2)
Wednesday...
Date: Monday 8 October to Friday 12 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Spring Holiday - Monday Movies
Join us for two back to back family friendly movies. Ask in the library for more details. Suitable for all ages.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Monday 8 October
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Spring Holiday Teen - Unplugged and Plugged Gaming
Feeling bored? Drop into the YA section and Hinerākau room and have a go at a board game (or bring your own to share). Or if you prefer, a plugged game - we're bringing the TV and PS3 out too. Suitable for ages 12+.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which...
Date: Monday 8 October
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Spring Holiday Teen - Unplugged and Plugged Gaming
Spring Holiday Teen - Stop Motion
Join Us as we make our own short stop motion movies. Suitable for Ages 12-18. Limited spaces.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Tuesday 9 October
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Spring Holiday - Nerf War
Nerf Wars are coming to Havelock North! Bring your own nerf guns, ammo and game face!
Suitable for ages 7-13. Limited spaces - registration is required.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Tuesday 9 October
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Spring Holiday - Brainbox Electronics
Join us as we conduct fun experiments while learning about circuits and Electronics. Suitable for ages 7+.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 10 October
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Cuppa With a Cop
Napier Libraries are proud to be partnering with New Zealand Police to host ‘Cuppa with a Cop’. Stop by Napier or Taradale library and get to know your local police officers. This is an opportunity for you to have an informal and confidential chat in the relaxing atmosphere of our libraries....
Date: Wednesday 26 September to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Taradale Public Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Spring Holiday - Zine Workshop
Come and great creative and make your own zine! All materials are provided, we just need your creativity and ideas. Suitable for ages 7+.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Thursday 11 October
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
FiTS 2018 - Soul Reflection
Youth music at Albert Square.
Koha Tickets Only - Koha is a New Zealand Maori custom which can be translated as gift, present, offering, donation or contribution.
Fringe in the 'Stings is Hastings' coolest little festival. Running October 11th - 13th 2018, Fringe in the 'Stings is where you...
Date: Thursday 11 October to Saturday 13 October
Where: Albert Square Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
FiTS 2018 - Make a Long Story Short
A series of devised monologues from local young people, their stories, their words.
Koha Tickets Only - Koha is a New Zealand Maori custom which can be translated as gift, present, offering, donation or contribution.
Fringe in the 'Stings is Hastings' coolest little festival. Running October...
Date: Thursday 11 October to Saturday 13 October
Where: Arts Inc Heretaunga, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Spring Holiday - Treasure Hunters
Search the library after hours and complete the treasure hunt. Suitable for ages 8+. Limited spaces - registration is required.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in council promotional material.
Date: Thursday 11 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
FiTS 2018 - Pantingo! - Pantomime Bingo
Will Dick find Aladdin Boots up the beanstalk?
Is Innuendo just an Italian suppository?
Lots of fun, prizes, peanuts and glamour.
Fringe in the 'Stings is Hastings' coolest little festival. Running October 11th - 13th 2018, Fringe in the 'Stings is where you want to be. Two full time...
Date: Thursday 11 October
Where: The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
FiTS 2018 - A Quality Piece of ARS
A Quality Piece of ARS* (*Astarte, Reuben and Simon)
A stand-up comedy showcase that brings together a roster of three talented comics from across New Zealand.
Simon Kingsley-Holmes: A Whirlwind of British silliness and local legend of Dunedin comedy.
Reuben Crisp: Quick witted, confident,...
Date: Thursday 11 October
Where: The Commoners Green, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
FiTS 2018 - Pretending Things Are a Cock - Jon Bennett
Internationally award-winning storyteller and comedian, Jon Bennett, is one of the world’s most prolific touring performers – and now he’s back in the 'Stings with his most popular show!Pretending Things are a Cock is the product of Bennett’s three years of global wandering and combines an...
Date: Thursday 11 October
Where: The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - FiTS 2018 - Pretending Things Are a Cock - Jon Bennett
FiTS 2018 - ANON WUT?
An evening of original original music, from the pen of Anon Wut? (sic), played by some of Hawke’s Bays finest prostitutes.
Strings, wind, brass, percussion; we have all the traditional sections of the orchestra well covered. NZS...oh ...WUT? (shade)...
So if boom ka boom boom ka is your thing,...
Date: Thursday 11 October
Where: The Commoners Green, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Spring Holiday - Wizarding Workshops
Come Learn Magic Tricks and take part in Magical Crafts. Suitable for ages 7+.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Friday 12 October
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Spring Holiday - Creature Combo
Throw us some crazy characteristics and create some creature combos with Rhiannon and Hana. Suitable for ages 5+.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Friday 12 October
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
FiTS 2018 - What Do I Do With This Dress ?
Julz is 35 years old, divorced and riddled with baggage. Some taking up more room in the closet than others. Yet somehow, despite being convinced that cupid hates her, she still has hope… and that damn amazing wedding dress.
So get the girls together, single, married or divorced, and get...
Date: Friday 12 October
Where: The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
FiTS 2018 - Kozo Kaos - Comedy Stunt Show
Sit back, relax and prepare for a high energy roller coaster ride of Juggling, Magic, and Comedy!
New Zealand's very own circus rock star Kozo Kaos will have you in fits of laughter in this highly interactive show as he performs various stunts.
Audience members will get a chance to get up...
Date: Friday 12 October to Saturday 13 October
Where: The Commoners Green, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
FiTS 2018 - Fire in the Meth Lab - Jon Bennett
Internationally renowned comedian and storyteller Jon Bennett is comedy on fire and storytelling on speed. After his Pretending Things are a Cock was a massive success last year, he is back in the 'Stings with Fire in the Meth Lab - another hour of comedy that is meaningful, bizarre, hilarious and...
Date: Friday 12 October
Where: The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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FiTS 2018 - RAE Play The Garden of Earthly Delights by HB
Revolutionary Arts Ensemble perform Hieronymus Bosch..The Garden of Earthly Delights.
Hieronymus Bosch and the Revolutionary Arts Ensemble: a match made by Heaven, on Earth, in Hell? Join them as they interpret Bosch's famous triptych "The Garden Of Earthly Delights" in an audio visual sensory...
Date: Friday 12 October
Where: The Commoners Green, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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FiTS 2018 - David Prentice: Various Hopeless Situations
David thinks he's quite clever, David also once put deep-heat on his downstairs. In Various Hopeless Situations laugh as he talks through personal pains and everyday life for your enjoyment.
Fringe in the 'Stings is Hastings' coolest little festival. Running October 11th - 13th 2018, Fringe in...
Date: Friday 12 October
Where: Little in Common, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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FiTS 2018 - Quick! Before they Deport Us!
After SELL OUT shows at the Wellington Fringe Festival they're on the run and bringing their show to Fringe in the 'Stings!
Five comics, with origins in the Indian Subcontinent, take the stage to tell their greatest jokes and share their best stories while they still have the chance!...
Date: Friday 12 October to Saturday 13 October
Where: The Commoners Green, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
FiTS 2018 - The Variety Ball
Come along to an intimate evening of the kooky and the wonderful!
We are a group of sassy ladies that like to bring a bit of sparkle back to the Hawkes Bay nightlife.
We have a range of different performers, from cabaret to bellydance; and singing to aerial acts. Each show is a unique...
Date: Friday 12 October to Saturday 13 October
Where: The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Original Gypsy Fair – Est'd 1990
For almost thirty years The Original Gypsy Fair has been travelling NZ and we will be back in Napier at Anderson Park in Greanmeadows for our Fourth fair of the 2018-2019 season. (Note this will be our only fair in the Hawkes Bay this season due to the Havelock nth domain being closed)
As always...
Date: Saturday 13 October to Sunday 14 October
Where: Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Waipawa Spring Market Duck Day
The infamous Duck Day has been an annual event since the early 90’s, and this year it will be coming back to Waipawa on Saturday October 13.
Running from 9am – 2pm, Duck Day will be held in Nelly Jull Park if the weather is fine. If not, celebrations will be taking place throughout town....
Date: Saturday 13 October
Where: High St, Waipawa, Waipawa, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
FiTS 2018 - My Dad's Deaths - Jon Bennett
Incredible multi-award-winning comedian and storyteller Jon Bennett (Pretending Things are a Cock, Fire in the Meth Lab) has done plenty for his parents to be proud of. Jon is a multi-award winning performer and a powerhouse of guts and gusto; a must-see performer of the real and the ridiculous....
Date: Saturday 13 October
Where: The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
FiTS 2018 - Stretch : Songs Unsung
Hawke's Bays acclaimed singer/songwriter, Stretch, will be premiering new music this one night only, while sharing a look into the heart of the creative process.
Presenting songs in their freshest form and unlikely to ever sound the same again, moves this event away from a ‘performance’...
Date: Saturday 13 October
Where: The Commoners Green, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
FiTS 2018 - David Prentice: Various Hopeless Situations
David thinks he's quite clever, David also once put deep-heat on his downstairs. In Various Hopeless Situations laugh as he talks through personal pains and everyday life for your enjoyment.
Fringe in the 'Stings is Hastings' coolest little festival. Running October 11th - 13th 2018, Fringe in...
Date: Saturday 13 October
Where: The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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St Paul's Napier 160th Anniversary
St Paul’s Presbyterian Church is celebrating 160 years of life and mission in Napier. A relaxed service will be held at 1030am followed by a light, catered lunch.
Who knows who you might see there? There will be a photo display and many reminders of the stories that have shaped our history. ...
Date: Sunday 14 October
Where: St Paul's Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Decibel Cork Talk with Daniel Brennan
Join our resident self professed 'cork dork' Bethany Jeffries for a relaxed conversation and tasting of one of her favourites in Hawkes Bay.
Daniel Brennan from Decibel wines will be there to give you you a firsthand explanation of his products and passions.
All accompanied by a couple of...
Date: Sunday 14 October
Where: Bistronomy, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Harcourts Hawke's Bay Arts Festival
Come join us over 14 days and 40 shows as we explore, celebrate and grow our connections – to place, people, past and future – through the arts!
With world-class international acts alongside a showcase of local talent, we promise incredible performances, stunning displays, raucous fun and...
Date: Monday 15 October to Sunday 28 October
Where: Havelock North Village Green, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Songs for Nobodies
In an astonishing tour-de-force, awardwinning singer and actress Ali Harper brings ten distinctive personalities (and their stories) to life in mesmerising detail.
Songs for Nobodies shares life-changing encounters between five everyday women whose lives have been touched by five legendary...
Date: Monday 15 October
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace - Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Wine Books and More
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.
We may take...
Date: Tuesday 16 October to Tuesday 18 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Scena
Project Prima Volta is an annual performance-based music programme, where 30 rising opera stars from local high schools meet weekly to rehearse and grow their skills and confidence. Opera's loudest champions are amongst these young people, who recognise the beautiful transformation that they and...
Date: Tuesday 16 October to Wednesday 17 October
Where: Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Louis Baker
Singer-songwriter Louis Baker is one of the most compelling voices to emerge in recent years. Crafting his work with deep artistic integrity, Baker has gathered a loyal following that spans the world over, winning hearts for his honest lyrics, beautiful melodies and timeless, emotive...
Date: Tuesday 16 October
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace - Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Royal A&P Show New Zealand
Welcoming over 25,000 visitors though the gates, the Royal A&P Show New Zealand is the premier Agricultural Show in New Zealand bringing rural life to the city like no other event can. Hosting some of the countries best and most prestigious livestock, equestrian and farming events, you will see...
Date: Wednesday 17 October to Friday 19 October
Where: Hawke's Bay A & P Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Emily Sun & Gamal Khamis
Australian violinist Emily Sun is rapidly gaining international recognition as an emerging soloist. She was awarded the Gold Medal of the 2016 Royal Over- Seas League Music Competition UK, the first violinist to win the award since 1981.
She will be joined by pianist Gamal Khamis who, with a...
Date: Wednesday 17 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Jo Seagar Book Launch
If you love baking up a storm and testing new recipes (or enjoy eating them!), then come and be a part of an exclusive evening celebrating the launch of Jo Seagar’s brand new book, ‘Better Than a Bought One’. Brimming with Jo’s always delightful and inspired food ideas, ‘Better Than a...
Date: Wednesday 17 October
Where: Otane Town Hall, Otane, Central Hawke's Bay
HBAF 2018 - The South Afreakins
Following sell-out seasons in Edinburgh, London and Auckland, Robyn Paterson brings her dark comedic one-woman play to Hawke’s Bay.
In a rapid, dance-like duologue Paterson switches between her two characters, Helene and Gordon, to create a story of loss, family and the true meaning of...
Date: Wednesday 17 October
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace - Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Cuentos de España
Cuentos de España (Stories of Spain), presented by Festival Opera, explores the fount of inspiration criss-crossing the globe between Spain and New Zealand through the conduit of music and Spanish composition.
Pianist Lorelle McNaughton returns from studies in Barcelona with her award-winning...
Date: Thursday 18 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Valerie
Named ‘stand-out cabaret of the year’ (2016) by the NZ Herald, Valerie is ‘gig theatre’ at its finest.
“Nature versus nurture. Did nurture pull the trigger in my grandfather’s case? In Valerie’s case? Or did nature pull the trigger long ago, and we’re all just waiting to feel the...
Date: Thursday 18 October
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace - Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Wilson Dixon
America is like an enormous armed toddler at an all-you-can eat dessert buffet, simultaneously eating and throwing pudding around the room. Who’s going to tell him to stop? Where are his parents? A situation like this needs a calm, firm hand: someone with insight and experience, someone like...
Date: Thursday 18 October
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace - Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Ann-Droid
This quirky, spell-binding, interactive show combines theatre and timeless storytelling with the latest in digital technologies to conjure a magical world. Before the very eyes of the audience, drawn animation comes to life as performers move together with projected visuals to create an enchanting...
Date: Friday 19 October
Where: Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Otane School 150th Jubilee Celebrations
Celebrate the Otane School 150th Jubilee during Labour Weekend 2018!
The day’s festivities will kick off at 4:30pm with a Powhiri/welcome from current Otane School students and will be followed by registration. Gather together with friends for the casual ‘Chatter and Platter’ evening,...
Date: Friday 19 October to Sunday 21 October
Where: Otane School, Otane, Central Hawke's Bay
HBAF 2018 - Waiohiki Creative Arts Village
Take your friends and family on an adventure and spend time discovering this thriving hub of artists and craftspeople in the heart of the Bay, near the spectacular historic Ōtātara Pā site and the bustle of EIT.
As part of the Harcourts Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival, Waiohiki Creative Arts...
Date: Friday 19 October
Where: Waiohiki Creative Arts Village, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Battle of Hastings - Poetry Slam
To battle! With poetry! For the first time in Hawke’s Bay, Motif Poetry presents the format taking the world by storm.
Poetry Slam is a competitive, high-energy poetry show known for being accessible and great fun. From fast-paced rap to heart-breaking love poetry (or more puns than...
Date: Friday 19 October
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace - Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Cuentos de España
Cuentos de España (Stories of Spain), presented by Festival Opera, explores the fount of inspiration criss-crossing the globe between Spain and New Zealand through the conduit of music and Spanish composition.
Pianist Lorelle McNaughton returns from studies in Barcelona with her award-winning...
Date: Friday 19 October
Where: Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Still Life With Chickens
When Mama discovers a mischievous chicken invading her flourishing veggie garden her first instinct is to reach for the spade. But what starts out as a skirmish over the silverbeet develops into an unlikely friendship.
A comedy unafraid of the uncomfortable truths of life, award-winning...
Date: Friday 19 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - The Shuffle Demons
For over three decades, these high-energy, virtuosic jazz funkateers have been bringing joyous chaos to the world. The Shuffle Demons are a crowd-pleasing, full-on musical group that backs their riotous over-the-top antics with phenomenal playing.
With an illustrious career in their kitbag,...
Date: Friday 19 October
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace - Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Finding My Way Home (Readers & Writers)
Helen Brown’s life was torn apart when her son Sam, aged nine, was run over and killed. Amazingly, a little black cat called Cleo would help heal the shattered family.
The story of Cleo touched hearts all around the world. Many years and books later, Helen brings us Bono, the rescue cat who...
Date: Saturday 20 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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Tea and Tour Time at Wallingford
Escape for a morning or afternoon to the lush estate of Wallingford Homestead.
Enjoy a fascinating tour of the country home, that will see you delve into the rich history telling the story of generations of family that have contributed to the homestead and grounds we see today.
The homestead...
Date: Saturday 20 October
Where: Wallingford Homestead, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
HBAF 2018 - Between the Lines (Readers & Writers)
Family letters can hold a wealth of stories as well as clues to how the New Zealand we know today evolved.
Among his elderly mother’s effects, Peter Wells discovered a cache of letters that trace his family’s history from the 1890s to recent times – a family that experienced the war...
Date: Saturday 20 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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Abbey Brewery - Hoptoberfest
An awesome Beer Day Out.
Come check out our brand new 12 Metre beer garden. Lots of Breweries and taps flowing.
Kick back and relax and listen to the chilled sounds of local talents while sipping away on some of some great NZ craft beers in the vines. We also have a couple of local artists...
Date: Saturday 20 October
Where: Abbey Cellars Winery & Brewpub, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Children Are Stinky
This five-star, sell-out children’s choice is a dynamo of circus talent and frenetic noisy fun, a genuine “supercharged showstopper” that will delight kids and their parents alike.
Children are Stinky is the most spectacular reverse psychology experiment you have ever seen. The extremely...
Date: Saturday 20 October to Monday 22 October
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace - Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - The Shrieking Sisterhood (Readers & Writers)
125 years since New Zealand women gained the priceless right to vote, we proudly present three of this country’s foremost historians to engage and stimulate you.
Historians Barbara Brookes, Angela Wanhalla and Lachy Paterson have much to say about the dramatic progress and inspiring...
Date: Saturday 20 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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HBAF 2018 - Manawa Whenua - A Spring of Fragrant Water
Each person’s experience is unique. A narrow opening that can take you through a network of cracks. We have all been there... we know that life has its challenges.
As we develop we meet new people and become influenced by situations, the way water that travels through large deep caves emerges...
Date: Saturday 20 October
Where: Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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HalloWine
Celebrate Halloween in style, get dressed up, and get ready for a night of fun, fire and fine wine. Hawke's Bays Halloween ball.
Live band, wine and scary food.
Date: Saturday 20 October
Where: Moana Park Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Pango/Black
The doors to Napier Municipal Theatre will be thrown open and the majestic space filled with dance, light and live music, as part of White Night.
In an extraordinary performance, six male dancers ignite the stage, bringing movement, energy and life to explore the concept of starting from...
Date: Saturday 20 October
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - White Night
Last year’s inaugural White Night saw more than 3,000 people take to the streets for this free, family-friendly, good-vibe event.
Inspired by Nuit Blance in Paris, White Night offers a unique opportunity to engage with the arts in an open and accessible way, whether you’re a first-time...
Date: Saturday 20 October
Where: Napier Arts Precinct, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
White Night
Napier’s art precinct will come to life with a series of exhibitions, live performance, interactive events and artists in residence. Inspired by Nuit Blanche in Paris, White Night was conceived to make arts and culture accessible to everyone in the community.
This is an event suitable for the...
Date: Saturday 20 October
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Promise & Promiscuity
In this hilarious, one-freakishly-talentedwoman show, Penny Ashton tackles all of Jane Austen’s characters with song, dance and appalling cross-stitch.
Join Miss Elspeth as she battles literary snobbery, cousin Horatio’s digestions and her mother’s nerves, armed only with a blushing...
Date: Saturday 20 October
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace - Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke's Bay Fabric Hoarders Social Sewing
This is a group for sewers, dressmakers, quilters and fabricaholics.
We love beautiful fabric and making things out of it for ourselves, our friends and our families. We'd like to inspire and be inspired by others who share our passion, find out about fabric-related activities and sew together...
Date: Sunday 21 October to Sunday 16 December
Where: Keirunga Gardens, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - The Nukes
Celebrating ten years together this October The Nukes from West Auckland are far more than a ukulele band. Part vaudeville, part ratpack, part musical car crash, this talented trio deliver an engaging mix of humour and originality that audiences of all ages will love.
The innocent little uke is...
Date: Sunday 21 October
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace - Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - By A Thread
Using the simple apparatus of a rope and pulley, and the physics of counterweight, tension, muscle and flight, By a Thread is a visually rich, imaginative display of cutting-edge acrobatics from seven of Australia’s best emerging circus artists.
This show offers unique insight into the...
Date: Sunday 21 October to Monday 22 October
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - MAMiL (Remounted)
Achingly funny and poignant, MAMIL (Remounted) explores the male midlife crisis, where the super bike and cycling culture reign supreme.
Bryan Cook (Mark Hadlow) is a property developer who has accumulated a small fortune building leaking homes. He’s a stressed out, self-medicating,...
Date: Sunday 21 October to Monday 22 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Behind the Lines - Ria Hall and Rob Ruha
Māori music trailblazers, Ria Hall and Rob Ruha (NZ Arts Laureate 2017) dive deep into the fibres of their combined artistry, tribal teachings and dynamic musical inventory for their show Behind the Lines.
This explosive sonic and sensory experience showcases collaborative works and music from...
Date: Sunday 21 October
Where: The Gaiety Theatre, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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HBAF 2018 - Songs of Ivor Cutler - Slightly Imperfect
Slightly Imperfect introduces you to the absurd, beautiful world of Scottish poet, songwriter and humourist Ivor Cutler (1923-2006), unassuming master of the offbeat, true eccentric, and original inspiration for the Beatle’s Magical Mystery Tour (Cutler featured as the bus driver).
Cutler...
Date: Sunday 21 October
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace - Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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HBAF 2018 - Wild Dogs Under My Skirt
Samoan New Zealander Tusiata Avia’s poetry becomes a fearless and enchanting piece of theatre under the direction of Anapela Polata’ivao and a cast of six Pasifika actors.
Breathing provocative new life into Avia’s examination and celebration of what it is to be a Samoan woman,...
Date: Monday 22 October
Where: Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Behind the Lines - Ria Hall and Rob Ruha
Māori music trailblazers, Ria Hall and Rob Ruha (NZ Arts Laureate 2017) dive deep into the fibres of their combined artistry, tribal teachings and dynamic musical inventory for their show Behind the Lines.
This explosive sonic and sensory experience showcases collaborative works and music from...
Date: Monday 22 October
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace - Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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HBAF 2018 - Ship of Dreams - Delaney Davidson
Delaney Davidson brings his latest Magic Lightbox installation, Ship of Dreams, to premiere HBAF 2018, along with his carnival barker’s voice, avant-garde sensibilities and genius vision.
Using his unique and compelling live music as the soundtrack to his own short films, woven in the style of...
Date: Tuesday 23 October
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace - Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - 1918 Le Moana
A beautifully crafted, rich interweaving of siva Samoa and contemporary dance, combining song, live drumming, archival footage and dramatic installation, 1918 is that rare gift: an opportunity for genuine, cross-cultural education.
The devastating impact of the global Spanish influenza pandemic...
Date: Wednesday 24 October
Where: Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Mikelangelo - The Balkan Elvis
With his smooth looks, crazy tragi-comic stories and a piano accordion, Mikelangelo (of the Black Sea Gentlemen fame) has given Elvis an almighty transfusion and an East Bloc incarnation.
Part road movie, part redemption tale, part rock 'n' roll musical, follow the exploits of Mikelangelo’s...
Date: Wednesday 24 October
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace - Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Jane Doe
A powerful theatre show reflecting on rape culture in our communities, Jane Doe is an original work created and directed by Eleanor Bishop, drawing on real-life cases and verbatim research.
Actor Karin McCracken leads a public reading of a rape trial transcript, where audience members read as...
Date: Thursday 25 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Every Song Has a Story - Greg Johnson
With a back catalogue of over 300 songs and 30 years of music, California-based Kiwi Greg Johnson has yarns to spin - from his touring adventures round New Zealand, onto the charts as a young singer-songwriter, and his relocation to Los Angeles to chase the big time.
Johnson’s a master...
Date: Thursday 25 October
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace - Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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HBAF 2018 - In Flagrante
Auckland-based In Flagrante premiered at Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival in 2013 to rave reviews and effervescent audience reaction.
It brings to the table an ever evolving and unique fusion of contemporary-dance influenced, hyper-sexualised and deeply comedic vignettes that mock patriarchy in...
Date: Friday 26 October to Saturday 27 October
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace - Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - George & Noriko
George and Noriko break all the rules. This charismatic duo brings something unique, something unexpected, with a sound unlike anything you’ve heard before!
Known as the Japanese Blues Cowboy and the Tsugaru Shamisen Player, the stars of Melbourne’s underground have been kicking up a storm...
Date: Friday 26 October
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace - Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Central Hawke's Bay Fast 'n' Furious Trolley Derby
If you're up for the challenge… if you like the squeal of the wheel… the thrill of the hill… the CHB Fast 'n' Furious Trolley Derby 2018 is a day not to be missed.
This event had its inception last year, and spectators and racers alike enjoyed a great day's racing, with many vowing "They'd...
Date: Saturday 27 October
Where: Pukeora Hill, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
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HBAF 2018 - Duck, Death and The Tulip
From true heroes of children’s theatre, Little Dog Barking (Guji Guji and Paper Shaper), comes a whimsical, heart-warming story about an unlikely friendship between a duck, a character called Death and their journey through time.
Together they drink tea, go swimming, climb a tree, and provide...
Date: Saturday 27 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Canopy - Margot Pierard & Kurt Yates
Canopy is the culmination of a long-time collaboration between songstress Margot Pierard, best known for her big jazz sound, and guitarist and composer, Kurt Yates.
Riffing off jazz elements interwoven with the colourful radiance of musical cultures from around the world, their diverse passions...
Date: Saturday 27 October
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace - Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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HBAF 2018 - Freedom is Behind My Breath
Harcourts Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival is delighted to be premiering the first of three new collaborative performance art works by Hawke’s Bay theatre-maker Puti Lancaster and Auckland-based performance designer Owen McCarthy (White Guitar).
Freedom is Behind My Breath is the gift of one local...
Date: Saturday 27 October to Sunday 28 October
Where: Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Ossian Street Vintage Market
Hawkes Bay market specialising in vintage treasures and collectables.
The last Sunday of every month in the carpark opposite FG Smiths and Aroha & Friends.
Date: Sunday 30 September to Sunday 30 December
Where: F.G Smith Eatery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bio Buzz
Biodiversity Guardians of Hawke's Bay invite you to a fun filled family day of education and engagement in our beautiful big backyard.
Meet our local eco-gems, discover the wonders of our natural environment and catch up on the biodiversity buzz.
We are committed to working together so that...
Date: Sunday 28 October
Where: Te Angiangi Marine Reserve, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
St Mary’s Spring Fair
Come join us in celebrating all the delights of Spring at the St Mary’s Spring Fair, Hastings premier community event for the whole family!
It’s sure to be a fun day out of entertainment, gourmet food and quality market stalls.
- Over 50 quality local market stalls of crafts, art,...
Date: Sunday 28 October
Where: St Mary's School, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Kokako's Song
With beautifully handcrafted life-sized puppetry and live music, Kokako’s Song is a little show with a big heart.
Searching for her dog, six-year-old Angel finds herself lost in the forest where she has a delightful encounter with a real live kokako (or is that really her granddad dressed up...
Date: Sunday 28 October
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace - Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sunday Suppers
Get your Sunday chills on out in our grounds, live music, food trucks, the new and fan-dangled outdoor bar out here at Moana.
Chill out to live music, grab a beer or a glass of wine, a wood fired Pizza or something more from the food trucks...
Date: Sunday 28 October to Thursday 28 February
Where: Moana Park Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Vegan Wines - Vegan Eats with Moana Park
The final dinner in this year's Winemaker Dinner Series, Enjoy a five course Vegan Dinner with Vegan Wines from Moana Park.
Join winemaker Dan Barker as he explains his personal philosophy around winemaking and why he believes plant-based wine is the way of the future.
Chef James Beck and...
Date: Sunday 28 October
Where: Bistronomy, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Carnivorous Plant Society & Hopetoun Brown
For one special night in the Spiegeltent, Hopetoun Brown join forces with fellow neighbourhood players and new best friends, Carnivorous Plant Society. Two concerts, two incredible bands, one super-awesome festival finale.
Mexican mariachi mixes with spaghetti western… Carnivorous Plant...
Date: Sunday 28 October
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace - Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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November 2018
Young At Heart
A club at Havelock North Library for older adults, with monthly activities and presenting new books.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Thursday 4 October to Thursday 6 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Food Truck Fridays
Get your Weekends off to a great start with a glass of Moana Park this summer season, we will turn the tunes up, light the fire pit and chill the beers down, come and grab a bite to eat, from our own menu or the talented food trucks that will be pulling up for the evening to cook for us!
Come...
Date: Friday 5 October to Friday 8 March
Where: Moana Park Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Clearview Estate Vibes in the Vines
Soak up an evening of summer vibes when Clearview Estate brings their Friday night international street food menu to life. Wander through a series of pop-up food stands, tasting some of the very best food on offer by Clearview Estate’s head chef, Pete Hallgarth, as you are immersed in the sweet...
Date: Friday 2 November to Friday 9 November
Where: Clearview Estate Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Nelson Park School Twilight Gala
Join us for dinner and stay for the fun!
With plenty of food options, entertainment and games, you are guaranteed a night of fun for all the family. Stalls include a white elephant, an adults recycled clothing boutique, raffles, and activities run by our talented students. Nelson Park School's...
Date: Friday 2 November
Where: Nelson Park School, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Chef vs Winemaker - The Ultimate Ego Challenge
It’s an encounter of epic proportions!
Start off the evening on the perfect note with a glass of the finest wine before proceeding to the winery for canapés and a wine discussion with the winemaker. It gets even better from here, sit-back for an extraordinary five-course dinner presented by...
Date: Friday 2 November
Where: Linden Estate Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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F.A.W.C! The Urban Champagne & Oyster Festival
The Urban Winery and Te Matuku Oysters have teamed up to present an extraordinary evening of French Champagne and Waiheke Island Oysters.
French Champagne will be served on arrival, the first of three grand marque house Champagnes and you will receive two tokens, each redeemable for half a...
Date: Friday 2 November
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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F.A.W.C! Chefs in Homes
Elephant Hill Winery and Restaurant invites you to join them for an exclusive evening at The Elephant Hill Lodge, where Executive Chef, Ashley Jones, will prepare a sublime seven-course dinner matched with Elephant Hill top range wines.
Perfectly positioned on the hill behind the winery, The...
Date: Friday 2 November to Saturday 3 November
Where: Elephant Hill - The Lodge, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience.
This is where the local shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to cook up a true locavore's meal.
Shop local and enjoy some of the best produce from...
Date: Saturday 22 September to Saturday 2 March
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Piece-Makers Market
The Piece-Makers markets are a fabulous experience for discerning shoppers, showcasing wares from a growing number of hand-picked stall holders from around Hawke's Bay and New Zealand.
You will find us at Hawthorne Coffee Roasters in Havelock North.
Our stall-holders vary each month and are...
Date: Saturday 6 October to Saturday 15 December
Where: Hawthorne Coffee Roasters, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Pirimai Community Car Boot Sale
There are so many ways to discover vintage and pre-loved items, from scouring the web, to browsing charity shops, or going from garage sale to garage sale.
In our view, having a one stop shop is a winner. We are holding a Monthly Car Boot Sale in the Pirimai Plaza.
Not only are markets the...
Date: Saturday 6 October to Saturday 1 December
Where: Pirimai Baptist Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! A Barrel Tasting Weekend
Wine lovers, this is an event you won’t want to miss. A Barrel Tasting Weekend is a unique event run across seven different wineries from the Bridge Pa Triangle, where you can taste wines direct from barrels in the wineries barrel halls and see wines in the process of development.
Each tasting...
Date: Saturday 3 November to Sunday 4 November
Where: Bridge Pa Triangle Wine District, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Day Out
F.A.W.C! Day Out is new and is the official launch of Summer F.A.W.C!
F.A.W.C! Day Out is about taking part in some masterclasses, discovering new tastes and produce at our food stalls, devouring food off the Hawke’s Bay Grill and trying any number of Hawke’s Bay drops. It will all take...
Date: Saturday 3 November
Where: Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Soundz Over The Lake
Soundz over the lake's Music & fireworks festival is back and ready to light up the skies with epic music and massive fireworks! With a dedicated large alcohol-free family zone, food carts, VIP tents, corporate tents and bar onsite its set to be a spectacular affair!
Gates open at 3pm - live...
Date: Saturday 3 November
Where: Backpaddock Lakes, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
F.A.W.C! Beer Garden Wonderland with Vagabond Jacks
It’s time to come out of hibernation and kick your early summer festivities into high gear. The good folk Abbey Brewery have opened a sparkly new beer garden, so get your mates together and be some of the first to experience the amazing vibe of this backyard wonderland.
Vagabond Jacks will be...
Date: Saturday 3 November
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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Soundz Over the Lake
Soundz over the Lake will be the place to be on Saturday 3 November, when the festival will be bringing together some of the best artists from all over Hawke’s Bay for an electric night of music, arts, and dance.
The party kicks off at 4pm (gates open at 3pm) with ski displays on the lake, a...
Date: Saturday 3 November
Where: Backpaddock Lakes, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
F.A.W.C! Eat, Share & Drink Peregrine
Sharing dinner with friends and family is what makes a good dinner great. Get together with friends and family and take a regular dining experience to the next level at F.G. Smith Eatery.
On arrival, you’ll get your hands on a glass of cellar door only sparkling methode (not available in...
Date: Saturday 3 November
Where: F.G Smith Eatery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Tequila & Tacos
Do you love Taco’s? How about tequila? If that’s a resounding yes to both questions, then here’s your opportunity to transport yourself to Mexico without the long-haul flight.
Brilliant Executive chef Damon McGinniss will be bringing the taste of Mexico when he puts his culinary magic to...
Date: Saturday 3 November to Sunday 4 November
Where: Emporium Eatery & Bar, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Boogie Night
Don’t blame it on the good times, blame it on the boogie...
At Boogie Night you’ll be transported back to an era when flared jeans and flower power were all the rage, and disco music ruled the charts. Get dressed up in your best 70’s fashion and dance the night away to all your favourite...
Date: Saturday 3 November
Where: Crab Farm Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bays Weekend Market
Sunday market down by ocean spa, marine parade. Wide range of stalls, veggies, food, new and old, trash and treasures. Come on down and see for yourself. Lots of bargains.
Date: Sunday 23 September to Sunday 31 March
Where: Sunday Market, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets.
The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like...
Date: Sunday 23 September to Sunday 3 March
Where: Hawke's Bay A & P Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Pukehamoamoa School Garden Walk
Every two years we hold our major school fundraiser, the Garden Walk. We have eight beautiful gardens to explore ranging from native plantings to established homestead gardens. We also have market stalls at the school to do a spot of shopping. Our event goes rain or shine. Our lovely district is a...
Date: Sunday 4 November
Where: Pukehamoamoa School, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Goats Cheesemaking Workshop
Who doesn’t love goat cheese? Creamy and slightly tart, it’s one of life's great inventions. 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...
Date: Sunday 4 November
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Eating Beauty
Join celebrity chef Nici Wickes and Archeus founder Apothecary Georgina Langdale for a fabulous foray into the world of beauty and food.
Award-winning Archeus founder Georgina will inspire with ways of using plants in beauty products and for well-being. You will be shown how to make a natural...
Date: Sunday 4 November
Where: Archeus Apothecary, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! 'Meet the Neighbours'
Everybody needs good neighbours, and Mission Estate has an abundance of great ones. Gather together with your friends, family (even your neighbours!) and take a seat under the vine covered terrace at Mission Estate for a 5-course lunch made by Head Chef Graeme Miles. Graeme will be plating up two...
Date: Sunday 4 November
Where: Mission Estate Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Black Barn Secret Location Lunch with Al Brown
We've taken Al to Waimarama, The Poplars and last year launched our spectacular new function venue 'The Olive Shed'. This year Al Brown returns to a top-secret location. Rest assured though, we've found a fantastic spot for an extraordinary Black Barn F.A.W.C experience.
Get set for an afternoon...
Date: Sunday 4 November
Where: Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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F.A.W.C! Vines, Dine & Views: Mitzi & Twinn + Valley d'Vine
Take some time out of your everyday life and experience the best of Hawke’s Bay. Meander your way through Linden Estate Vineyards and stop in at ‘stations’ set up for a taste of Linden Estate’s incredible wines, matched thoughtfully with a Valley d Vine canapés.
Arrive at the platform...
Date: Sunday 4 November
Where: Linden Estate Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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F.A.W.C! Craggy on the Station
Craggy on the Station – The Chef, The Farmer, and Winemaker
Prepare to go on a foodie adventure… If you’re after a one-of-a-kind experience, Craggy on the Station has you covered. This is a true field to fork journey of discovery, exploring how the unique lands of Hawke’s Bay contribute...
Date: Sunday 4 November
Where: Patangata Station, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Vege Bang Bang
It’s vegetarian fare that will make you throw your appetite for meat out of the window faster than you can say ‘quinoa’.
Brilliant chef Francky Godinho will crafting a vibrant, mouth-watering lunch. Whether you’re a long-converted vegetarian or a good old-fashioned meat lover, this...
Date: Sunday 4 November
Where: St Georges Restaurant, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings Library Preschool Storytime
Join us on Sundays at 2pm for a fun storytime and craft session in the Children's Area at Hastings Library.
All are welcome for stories and fun! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Please note these sessions are only during school terms.
We may take photographs or video recordings...
Date: Sunday 23 September to Sunday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Eat Napier
Neighbourhood dining at its best! Here’s a unique opportunity to sample the wares of two of Napier’s culinary heavyweights, David Griffith from Mr. D's and James Beck from Bistronomy. Introducing the new kid on the block and chocolate maestro, Chris Mirams from Chocolatier Mirams… sit back...
Date: Sunday 4 November
Where: Bistronomy, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Simple Pleasures
Brave Brewing Co. are collaborating with story-teller and sourdough alchemist, Libby Moon of This Table, for an evening of indulgence, as we match a selection of sourdough bread with our signature range of artisan ales. The alchemy and fermentation processes implemented in the production of craft...
Date: Monday 5 November
Where: Brave Brewing, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bakers Club
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30am to 11:30am to share your baking experiences and recipes. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may...
Date: Tuesday 2 October to Tuesday 4 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Coffee With a Cop
A member of the NZ Police will be at available at Havelock North Library.
They'll be available to answer any Police related query you might have, so come in and have a chat over a cuppa!
Date: Tuesday 25 September to Tuesday 18 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Happy Neighbours. American Diner vs Mexican St Food
It’s a battle of the best cuisine when American Diner takes on Mexican Street Food between Carr’s Kitchen and Tamale inc. If you’re up for a foodie surprise, then be a part of this night of secret courses.
Dan Hopkins and Nicole McDonald from Carr’s kitchen will be cooking up a storm of...
Date: Tuesday 6 November
Where: Carr's Kitchen, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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F.A.W.C! 2009 & 2010 NZ Pinot Noirs: Trophy Wines
2009 & 2010 New Zealand Pinot Noirs: Are Trophy Wines Worth the Cost?
Geoff Kelly's Library Tastings have become well-known in other parts of the country over the last 20 years and will be bringing his passion and expertise to Summer F.A.W.C! Geoff has been studying wine for more than 50 year,...
Date: Tuesday 6 November
Where: Te Awa Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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Hastings U3A Mah Jong Group
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 26 September to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings Knitting (And Crochet) Group
The Hastings Knitting and Crochet Group meets every Wednesday in the Hastings Library, upstairs in the Activities area. All skill levels are welcome.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 26 September to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Cuppa With a Cop
Napier Libraries are proud to be partnering with New Zealand Police to host ‘Cuppa with a Cop’. Stop by Napier or Taradale library and get to know your local police officers. This is an opportunity for you to have an informal and confidential chat in the relaxing atmosphere of our libraries....
Date: Wednesday 26 September to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Taradale Public Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Preschool Storytime
Join us on Wednesdays at 10:30am for a fun storytime and craft session in the Children's Area at Hastings Library.
All are welcome for stories and fun! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Please note these sessions are only during school terms.
We may take photographs or video...
Date: Wednesday 26 September to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Havelock North Preschool Storytime
Join us on Wednesdays for a fun storytime and craft session in the Children's Area at Havelock North Library.
All are welcome for stories and fun! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Please note these sessions are only during school terms.
We may take photographs or video recordings...
Date: Wednesday 26 September to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Natural as F.A.W.C!
It’s about to get stripped down and au naturel at Matisse with a two-course dinner boasting the finest organic local ingredients. Each homegrown course will be paired only natural wines.
The perfect excuse to get your friends together, you can mix and mingle while sharing divine platters in a...
Date: Wednesday 7 November
Where: Matisse Wine Bar, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Tasty Trivia with The Good Table
Fancy yourself a food and wine buff? Here’s your chance to show your stuff - gather your smartest foodie friends (groups up to 10) and bring your love and knowledge of food and wine to The Urban Winery for a night of epic trivia.
Hosted by Tony Bish, the quiz will include four rounds of ten...
Date: Wednesday 7 November
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Aint No Party Like a Pet-Nat Party
Funbuns are renowned for their unbelievably tasty Gua Bao (clam shell shaped steam buns), but now they are changing it up to bring you an evening of hand-made dumplings and Pet-Nat wine.
Get the party started with a winetasting like none other. Take a seat with your group (1 ticket covers 4...
Date: Wednesday 7 November
Where: Funbuns, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Masterpieces – Fakes or Fabulous Finds
Masterpieces – Fakes or Fabulous Finds, a Cheese & Wine Tasting.
Like the world of art, there are many cheeses that take the name of a great European classic… but do they always live up to the reputation, complexity and character of the great Masters, or should they be revealed for the...
Date: Thursday 8 November
Where: Clearview Estate Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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F.A.W.C! Buon Appetito
Buon Appetito: Italian & Spanish Classics with a Modern Twist.
Who doesn’t love Italian and Spanish cuisine? If these are a couple of your favourites, then this is a dinner you won’t want to miss. Chef Bert van de Steeg and sous chef Dan French will be bringing out the big guns with a...
Date: Thursday 8 November
Where: Malo Restaurant, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! From the Ocean to Farm Gate
The collaboration that dreams are made of is coming to Summer F.A.W.C! King Salmon, Patangata Station, Waipawa Butchery, guest Chef Rex Morgan from Wellington's Boulcott Street Bistro, and Tony Bish Wines are teaming up to bring you a succession of gourmet treats.
Kick the evening off with a...
Date: Thursday 8 November
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Hook Line and Red Wine
Love savouring a classic red wine? Join Bistronomy and Trinity Hill to celebrate the release of the world-renowned Trinity Hill 2016 Homage.
In a winemaker’s dinner with a twist, clever Head Chef James Beck will be matching some of Trinity’s top flight red wines to sumptuous and sustainable...
Date: Thursday 8 November
Where: Bistronomy, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Milk & Hapi
The team from Milk & Honey welcome the crew from Hapi to create a one off FAWC collaboration.
This bespoke evening will showoff Superfood Cocktails; mixed, shaken and stirred using the collective experience of the Milk & Honey bar, with Hapi’s incredible superfood ingredient...
Date: Thursday 8 November
Where: Milk and Honey, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! The World’s Finest Syrahs, and New Zealand’s Best
The World’s Finest Syrahs, and New Zealand’s Best: 12 Wines
Geoff Kelly's Library Tastings have become well-known in other parts of the country over the last 20 years and he is now bringing his passion and expertise to Summer F.A.W.C! Geoff has been studying wine for more than 50 years and...
Date: Thursday 8 November
Where: Te Awa Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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CHB Boulevard Day - Into the Future
Waipukurau yearly loved Boulevard day is a wonderful feature of CHB.
This event has been running for years, and is loved by all the locals. This event is a street event in Ruataniwha St, and is for stores to have tables of goods outside, on clearance, to sell to the customers at very low...
Date: Friday 9 November
Where: Ruataniwha st, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
F.A.W.C! The Magic behind Wine and Food Pairing
Discover the magic to matching the perfect wine with food, as Oak Estate co-owner and chef, Stefan Loetscher, artfully whips up six different shared plates accompanied by a line up of Oak Estate Wines (including incredible new releases!)
Hear and offer opinions during the interactive discussion...
Date: Friday 9 November
Where: Oak Estate Cellar Door & Kitchen, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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F.A.W.C! La Fiesta Latina De Mangapapa
Join Mangapapa Hotel’s Head Chef Norka Mella Munzo and her team for a South American fiesta full of flair, vino and delicious food.
Norka was born and raised in Chile and has since achieved an award-winning career working in five-star hotels internationally before residing in New Zealand. Just...
Date: Friday 9 November
Where: Mangapapa Hotel, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Cellar Stories with Mary-Jeanne Hutchinson
Craggy Range Director Mary-Jeanne Hutchinson will open up her private wine cellar, to share some of her favourite Craggy Range wines from throughout our 20 year history, at an intimate dinner in the winery’s private barrel cellar. Mary-Jeanne will greet you with a glass of Champagne, before...
Date: Friday 9 November
Where: Craggy Range - Underground Barrel Cellar, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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F.A.W.C! Fish Fish
Just in case the name didn’t tip you off, this fin-tastic event is all about the world under the sea. St George’s are big fans of the ocean, and one thing is for certain: they know their seafood.
Join Head Chef Francky Godinho as he produces a fresh seafood five-course meal balanced with...
Date: Friday 9 November
Where: St Georges Restaurant, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Chefs of Tomorrow
You are set to be wowed with an incredible 10 course meal specially designed and prepared by the EIT Level 5 Diploma in Cookery students. Bursting with skill, they will be whipping up a feast featuring contemporary cooking methods and techniques. All courses will be matched with wine and other...
Date: Friday 9 November
Where: EIT Scholars Restaurant, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Something Spectacular
Are you ready to break out of your daily routine and experience something spectacular?
It’s set to be an evening to remember at Ormlie Lodge - Head Chef Paora Robinson’s delicious line-up will have your taste buds zinging with the rare and unique flavours he prepares, and Petane Station’s...
Date: Friday 9 November
Where: Ormlie, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Hygge by the Sea in the Morning Sun
Immerse yourself in the gift of the moment at ‘Hygge at Clifton Bay’. Enjoy fine food, champagne and the sounds of sea, violin and opera. Hygge at Clifton Bay is situated in the sea side village of Te Awanga, a ‘woolshed’ overlooking the sea. Hygge, (pronounced Hoo-ga) is a Danish word used...
Date: Saturday 10 November
Where: Hygge at Clifton Bay, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Hawke's Bay Spring Lamb Workshop
Want to learn something new, or sharpen up your skills in the kitchen? Pauline Korevaar from Farmhouse kitchen is bringing you a hands-on workshop, where you can get involved in crafting specific dishes and linking sausages from The Organic Farm Butchery’s finest Hawke’s Bay Spring Lamb. The...
Date: Saturday 10 November
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Game on Graze with Mitzi and Twinn & Outfoxed
Get the boys and girls together for this one-of-a-kind event where food meets fun in Hawke’s Bay.
What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than clay bird shooting, and grazing on seriously good food? Outfoxed will be bringing the thrills, and Mitzi & Twin Grazing Boards & Catering will...
Date: Saturday 10 November
Where: Outfoxed, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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F.A.W.C! The Bistronomy Billecart Brunch
Renowned French champagne house, Billecart-Salmon, was founded in 1818 (yes, it’s old) and their world-class bubbles will set the tone for this exquisite brunch experience.
Join chef James Beck as he creates a light four course, fine-dining brunch in his award-winning restaurant, Bistronomy....
Date: Saturday 10 November to Sunday 11 November
Where: Bistronomy, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Total BS
The Moana Park Winery crew have concocted a plan. It involves our very cool fire pit, obscene amounts of Beef and Syrah.
Super talented Chefs will do the honours, sacrificing the meat to the Syrah gods, and crafting some hearty and unique arrangements for the main lunch event.
Expect some...
Date: Saturday 10 November
Where: Moana Park Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! "Lunch + Lounge"
"Lunch + Lounge" hosted by The Mad Platter, Flock Events & Supernatural Wine Co.
Mark your calendar…the ultimate dream team are getting together for an afternoon of unforgettable lunching and lounging, and you’re invited to experience all the goodness.
Join Supernatural Wine Co, The Mad...
Date: Saturday 10 November
Where: Millar Road, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke's Bay Vape Day 2018
This is strictly an R18 event, please bring ID with you.
Get ready for a whole new vape day experience. Hawke's Bay Vapour in conjunction with The Cabana presents Hawke's Bay Vape Day on November 10, 2018.
Whether you're a seasoned vaper or only considering making the switch to vaping,...
Date: Saturday 10 November
Where: Hawke's Bay A & P Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Donnelly St Park Up
Two Hawke’s Bay food truck icons, Vagabond Jacks & Piku Ikzakaya, are set to join forces with Advintage car-park wine bar for the ultimate twilight park-up.
This is a laid-back, casual event with no ticket required, so all you need to do is roll up! Celebrate with deliciously well-priced...
Date: Saturday 10 November
Where: Advintage Wines, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Art Deco Masonic Post Wine Auction Dinner
This “not to be missed” post Hawke's Bay Wine Auction event takes place in the stylish Gatsby Rooms in the iconic Art Deco Masonic Hotel.
Damon McGinniss, Executive Chef of the hotel's Emporium Eatery & Bar fame is at the helm for this event. Damon will be showcasing his love for Hawke's Bay...
Date: Saturday 10 November
Where: Art Deco Masonic Hotel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! The Whole Fish Tale
Nose to tail… how about fin to tail? Come and experience the whole fish and hear how it gets to your plate. Karl Warr will lead you into the world of ‘Better Fishing’ with tales of sourcing the best locally caught Hawke’s Bay fish from his boat ‘Chips’.
Enjoy five courses created by...
Date: Saturday 10 November
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Giants Garden Party
With the days getting longer, and weather getting warmer, it’s time to celebrate a classic Hawke’s Bay summer. Join us under the escarpment of the spectacular Te Mata Peak in the Craggy Range Restaurant Kitchen Garden, where much of the seasonal produce served in the Restaurant is grown. Enjoy...
Date: Saturday 10 November
Where: Craggy Range - Kitchen Garden, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Bossa Nova and Black Tie
Elephant Hill Winery and Restaurant will partner with Jazz musicians Alda Rezende and the band for an exquisite three course degustation dinner that has been designed by Executive Chef Ashley Jones to complement Elephant Hill wines.
Come together and enjoy the breathtaking view of Cape...
Date: Saturday 10 November
Where: Elephant Hill Estate Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Pipi Does Breakfast
A.A. Gill once said: 'Breakfast is everything. The beginning, the first thing. It is the mouthful that is the commitment to a new day"
Pipi Cafe is exclusively open in the evening, and here Pipi is throwing open the doors in the morning and taking the chance to show off how she would like to do...
Date: Sunday 11 November
Where: Pipi Cafe, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Pick of The Market
Nothing says ‘summer is coming’ like a picnic spread with friends on a warm Hawke’s Bay day. Get three of your favourite people together and enjoy picnicking galore at The Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market. No need to bring anything with you, we’ve got everything you’ll need.
Enjoy a...
Date: Sunday 11 November
Where: Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Coastal Estate Produce to Plate Brunch
For a truly fresh, grassroots dining experience you just can’t go past Chapelwick Coastal Estate. Nestled on the Poranghau Coast, the Estate is one of Central Hawke’s Bay’s unique and original homesteads.
You’re invited to a divine, homegrown brunch where all produce eaten will be...
Date: Sunday 11 November
Where: Chapelwick Coastal Estate, Porangahau, Central Hawke's Bay
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F.A.W.C! Flaming Christmas at the Races ft Raymond van Rijk
You’ll be in the prime spot to enjoy the thrilling experience of top-class thoroughbred racing action from your private marquee while enjoying the legendary BBQ offerings of Raymond van Rijk of Barbecue Gourmet. This isn’t a bangers in bread scenario - F.A.W.C! Flaming Christmas at the Races...
Date: Sunday 11 November
Where: Hastings Racecourse, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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F.A.W.C! The Monowai Low-down
Discover the sweet life at Monowai Estate and get the low-down on all that it has to offer with a day of food, wine and fun times.
Spend the afternoon unwinding to the sounds of local musician Rick Toner. Relax with a glass of wine, platter of nibbles and join a wine tasting with winemaker Emma...
Date: Sunday 11 November
Where: Monowai Estate, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Picnic in the Vines
It’s a tough life but someone has to roll out the picnic blanket and enjoy the exquisite food and wine. Sit amongst the vines at stunning Te Awa Winery for an afternoon of picnicking heaven for two.
Sit amongst the vines at Te Awa and enjoy a picnic of hot and cold indulgent treats -...
Date: Sunday 11 November
Where: Te Awa Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Sunday School
Sunday School was never this cool!
The Old Church Gardens at Meanee’s iconic Old Church will play host to a dazzling afternoon of delicious food, fabulous cocktails, cider, beer and wine, and music to shake what the Lord gave you.
Come in your summer best, sunhats and shades, and enjoy a...
Date: Sunday 11 November
Where: The Old Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
F.A.W.C! Paritua Alfresco - A Taste of the Season
Get that summer feeling with an alfresco taste of the season long lunch at Paritua Vineyard and Winery.
Paritua Winery and Silence of The Lambs gourmet catering are collaborating to bring a seasonal taste sensation to your plate, boasting the freshest seasonal produce in Hawke’s Bay.
Tuck...
Date: Sunday 11 November
Where: Paritua Vineyards, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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F.A.W.C! Chardonnay All Day
Here’s one for Chardonnay lovers, John Hancock & Deliciosa will present 10 iconic Hawke’s Bay Chardonnays across 10 years. Thoughtfully accompanied by a delicious array of platters – pates, terrines, salads, mezze, charcuterie and antipasto… need we say more?
Kick off the lazy Sunday...
Date: Sunday 11 November
Where: Deliciosa, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings Teen Book Club
(Term time only).
Ages 12+ are welcome.
Join us for library fun and friendship in the Sir James Wattie Memorial Room upstairs. Snacks and drinks are provided!
For more information contact: Hastings Library - Phone. 06 871 5000 or email - libraries@hdc.govt.nz
We may take photographs or...
Date: Tuesday 2 October to Tuesday 13 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Cuppa With a Cop
Napier Libraries are proud to be partnering with New Zealand Police to host ‘Cuppa with a Cop’. Stop by Napier or Taradale library and get to know your local police officers. This is an opportunity for you to have an informal and confidential chat in the relaxing atmosphere of our libraries....
Date: Wednesday 3 October to Wednesday 12 December
Where: Napier Public Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier Wellbeing Market
The Napier Wellbeing Market is a fantastic free mind body spirit weekend showcasing the latest in Natural health, holistic medicine, stress-free living, fitness, well-being, diet, nutrition, spirituality and happiness.
Lots of amazing stalls for you to explore & enjoy! This is our second annual...
Date: Saturday 17 November to Sunday 18 November
Where: Taradale Town Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Roses and Lavender High Tea Workshop
In this workshop it is all about the edible flowers roses and lavender, and some others. We will create a High Tea with sweet and savoury treats.
Using Lavender in a dressing for Spring vegetables, Rose-Lavender Dusted Organic Chicken Skewers, Lavender Glazed Almond Shortbread, Lavender or Rose...
Date: Saturday 17 November
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke's Bay Fabric Hoarders Social Sewing
This is a group for sewers, dressmakers, quilters and fabricaholics.
We love beautiful fabric and making things out of it for ourselves, our friends and our families. We'd like to inspire and be inspired by others who share our passion, find out about fabric-related activities and sew together...
Date: Sunday 21 October to Sunday 16 December
Where: Keirunga Gardens, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Show Me Shorts - The Sampler
Too hard to pick which films to see? We get it. This selection includes some of our most vibrant, fun and heart-warming shorts from New Zealand and around the world. It’s a great way to sample what Show Me Shorts is all about.
The films on offer feature a first date, an imaginary friend, an...
Date: Sunday 18 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Wine Books and More
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.
We may take...
Date: Tuesday 16 October to Tuesday 18 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Women's Lifestyle Expo Napier
Come join us at NZ's special event for women! The Hawke's Bay Women's Lifestyle Expo is a two-day event for women of all ages.
With more than 120 companies involved featuring everything from jewellery and beauty to business products & information, crafts, fitness, food & wine sampling and much...
Date: Saturday 24 November to Sunday 25 November
Where: Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Impact Pro Wrestling: Live At Paisley Stage
Live Pro Wrestling is coming to Napier for the first time ever!
Lighting up Paisley Stage, Impact Pro Wrestling will make its debut in this intimate venue for a night of body slams, brain busters and back breakers.
This two-hour spectacle of family friendly professional wrestling action is...
Date: Saturday 24 November
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Ossian Street Vintage Market
Hawkes Bay market specialising in vintage treasures and collectables.
The last Sunday of every month in the carpark opposite FG Smiths and Aroha & Friends.
Date: Sunday 30 September to Sunday 30 December
Where: F.G Smith Eatery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Waihua Christmas Fete
The Waihua Christmas Fete has become an unrivalled fixture on the annual shopping calendar.
Stallholders from around the North Island set up in the extensive homestead gardens, offering a superb array of artisan wares, food and beverages. Visitors typically come from throughout the region to...
Date: Sunday 25 November
Where: Waihua Station, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sunday Suppers
Get your Sunday chills on out in our grounds, live music, food trucks, the new and fan-dangled outdoor bar out here at Moana.
Chill out to live music, grab a beer or a glass of wine, a wood fired Pizza or something more from the food trucks...
Date: Sunday 28 October to Thursday 28 February
Where: Moana Park Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Christmas Tree Showcase Napier
The Salvation Army Napier are holding their first ever Christmas Tree Showcase! Bring Nana, the kids; the whole family will enjoy a journey through our forest of over 100 trees....this year our theme is 'the seasons' so do come along and enjoy coffee and cake after you have marvelled at everyone's...
Date: Friday 30 November to Thursday 6 December
Where: The Salvation Army , Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Christmas Tree Showcase Napier
The Salvation Army Napier are holding their first ever Christmas Tree Showcase! Bring Nana, the kids; the whole family will enjoy a journey through our forest of over 100 trees....this year our theme is 'the seasons' so do come along and enjoy coffee and cake after you have marvelled at everyone's...
Date: Friday 30 November to Thursday 6 December
Where: The Salvation Army , Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
December 2018
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience.
This is where the local shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to cook up a true locavore's meal.
Shop local and enjoy some of the best produce from...
Date: Saturday 22 September to Saturday 2 March
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Christmas Tree Showcase Napier
The Salvation Army Napier are holding their first ever Christmas Tree Showcase! Bring Nana, the kids; the whole family will enjoy a journey through our forest of over 100 trees....this year our theme is 'the seasons' so do come along and enjoy coffee and cake after you have marvelled at everyone's...
Date: Friday 30 November to Thursday 6 December
Where: The Salvation Army , Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Christmas Tree Showcase Napier
The Salvation Army Napier are holding their first ever Christmas Tree Showcase! Bring Nana, the kids; the whole family will enjoy a journey through our forest of over 100 trees....this year our theme is 'the seasons' so do come along and enjoy coffee and cake after you have marvelled at everyone's...
Date: Friday 30 November to Thursday 6 December
Where: The Salvation Army , Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Black Barn Growers' Market
New Zealand's original farmers market, the Black Barn Growers’ Market has been running for more than 14 years and has become a ‘must-do’ for locals and visitors alike on Saturday Mornings through summer.
Open from 9 till noon every Saturday of summer, just follow the line of cars down...
Date: Saturday 1 December to Saturday 23 February
Where: Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Pirimai Community Car Boot Sale
There are so many ways to discover vintage and pre-loved items, from scouring the web, to browsing charity shops, or going from garage sale to garage sale.
In our view, having a one stop shop is a winner. We are holding a Monthly Car Boot Sale in the Pirimai Plaza.
Not only are markets the...
Date: Saturday 6 October to Saturday 1 December
Where: Pirimai Baptist Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Roses and Lavender High Tea Workshop
In this workshop it is all about the edible flowers roses and lavender, and some others.
We will create a High Tea with sweet and savoury treats.
Using Lavender in a dressing for Spring vegetables, Rose-Lavender Dusted Organic Chicken Skewers, Lavender Glazed Almond Shortbread, Lavender or...
Date: Saturday 1 December
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bays Weekend Market
Sunday market down by ocean spa, marine parade. Wide range of stalls, veggies, food, new and old, trash and treasures. Come on down and see for yourself. Lots of bargains.
Date: Sunday 23 September to Sunday 31 March
Where: Sunday Market, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets.
The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like...
Date: Sunday 23 September to Sunday 3 March
Where: Hawke's Bay A & P Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings Library Preschool Storytime
Join us on Sundays at 2pm for a fun storytime and craft session in the Children's Area at Hastings Library.
All are welcome for stories and fun! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Please note these sessions are only during school terms.
We may take photographs or video recordings...
Date: Sunday 23 September to Sunday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Piece-Makers Market
The Piece-Makers markets are a fabulous experience for discerning shoppers, showcasing wares from a growing number of hand-picked stall holders from around Hawke's Bay and New Zealand.
You will find us at Hawthorne Coffee Roasters in Havelock North.
Our stall-holders vary each month and are...
Date: Saturday 6 October to Saturday 15 December
Where: Hawthorne Coffee Roasters, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bakers Club
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30am to 11:30am to share your baking experiences and recipes. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may...
Date: Tuesday 2 October to Tuesday 4 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Coffee With a Cop
A member of the NZ Police will be at available at Havelock North Library.
They'll be available to answer any Police related query you might have, so come in and have a chat over a cuppa!
Date: Tuesday 25 September to Tuesday 18 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings U3A Mah Jong Group
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 26 September to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings Knitting (And Crochet) Group
The Hastings Knitting and Crochet Group meets every Wednesday in the Hastings Library, upstairs in the Activities area. All skill levels are welcome.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 26 September to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Cuppa With a Cop
Napier Libraries are proud to be partnering with New Zealand Police to host ‘Cuppa with a Cop’. Stop by Napier or Taradale library and get to know your local police officers. This is an opportunity for you to have an informal and confidential chat in the relaxing atmosphere of our libraries....
Date: Wednesday 26 September to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Taradale Public Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Preschool Storytime
Join us on Wednesdays at 10:30am for a fun storytime and craft session in the Children's Area at Hastings Library.
All are welcome for stories and fun! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Please note these sessions are only during school terms.
We may take photographs or video...
Date: Wednesday 26 September to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Havelock North Preschool Storytime
Join us on Wednesdays for a fun storytime and craft session in the Children's Area at Havelock North Library.
All are welcome for stories and fun! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Please note these sessions are only during school terms.
We may take photographs or video recordings...
Date: Wednesday 26 September to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Young At Heart
A club at Havelock North Library for older adults, with monthly activities and presenting new books.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Thursday 4 October to Thursday 6 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Food Truck Fridays
Get your Weekends off to a great start with a glass of Moana Park this summer season, we will turn the tunes up, light the fire pit and chill the beers down, come and grab a bite to eat, from our own menu or the talented food trucks that will be pulling up for the evening to cook for us!
Come...
Date: Friday 5 October to Friday 8 March
Where: Moana Park Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sanctuary Sounds Music Festival
Truly grass roots and rural! Sanctuary Sounds Music Festival has taken place for over 10 years to bring a diverse mix of music to Central Hawke's Bay.
3 days, heaps of music, camping, friends, food, stalls and more! Family friendly. Camping is included in the ticket price. This is a zero...
Date: Friday 7 December to Sunday 9 December
Where: Sanctuary Sounds, Takapau, Central Hawke's Bay
Four Seasons Spring Art and Craft Fair
Art and Craft Fair.
Save the date and come along to our next Arts and Craft Fair, and treat your dad. Our pop-up cafe @Kakapo Cafe will be serving up free Brews and Cake for Fathers Day; and selling a small menu of Tea, Coffee, Scones, Toasties, Cornish Teas and more...
Derek will be there...
Date: Saturday 8 December
Where: All Saints Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Cuppa With a Cop
Napier Libraries are proud to be partnering with New Zealand Police to host ‘Cuppa with a Cop’. Stop by Napier or Taradale library and get to know your local police officers. This is an opportunity for you to have an informal and confidential chat in the relaxing atmosphere of our libraries....
Date: Wednesday 3 October to Wednesday 12 December
Where: Napier Public Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke's Bay Fabric Hoarders Social Sewing
This is a group for sewers, dressmakers, quilters and fabricaholics.
We love beautiful fabric and making things out of it for ourselves, our friends and our families. We'd like to inspire and be inspired by others who share our passion, find out about fabric-related activities and sew together...
Date: Sunday 21 October to Sunday 16 December
Where: Keirunga Gardens, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Wine Books and More
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.
We may take...
Date: Tuesday 16 October to Tuesday 18 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Black Barn OpenAir Cinema
Black Barn OpenAir Cinema – A Festival of Film under the Stars.
The planning is already in full swing for the 15th OpenAir Cinema season starting on 27 December 2018 at Black Barn Vineyards in Havelock North. Whilst the film line-up is still being finalised, there will be plenty of variety to...
Date: Thursday 27 December to Sunday 6 January
Where: Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sunday Suppers
Get your Sunday chills on out in our grounds, live music, food trucks, the new and fan-dangled outdoor bar out here at Moana.
Chill out to live music, grab a beer or a glass of wine, a wood fired Pizza or something more from the food trucks...
Date: Sunday 28 October to Thursday 28 February
Where: Moana Park Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Ossian Street Vintage Market
Hawkes Bay market specialising in vintage treasures and collectables.
The last Sunday of every month in the carpark opposite FG Smiths and Aroha & Friends.
Date: Sunday 30 September to Sunday 30 December
Where: F.G Smith Eatery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
January 2019
Black Barn OpenAir Cinema
Black Barn OpenAir Cinema – A Festival of Film under the Stars.
The planning is already in full swing for the 15th OpenAir Cinema season starting on 27 December 2018 at Black Barn Vineyards in Havelock North. Whilst the film line-up is still being finalised, there will be plenty of variety to...
Date: Thursday 27 December to Sunday 6 January
Where: Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Food Truck Fridays
Get your Weekends off to a great start with a glass of Moana Park this summer season, we will turn the tunes up, light the fire pit and chill the beers down, come and grab a bite to eat, from our own menu or the talented food trucks that will be pulling up for the evening to cook for us!
Come...
Date: Friday 5 October to Friday 8 March
Where: Moana Park Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience.
This is where the local shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to cook up a true locavore's meal.
Shop local and enjoy some of the best produce from...
Date: Saturday 22 September to Saturday 2 March
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Black Barn Growers' Market
New Zealand's original farmers market, the Black Barn Growers’ Market has been running for more than 14 years and has become a ‘must-do’ for locals and visitors alike on Saturday Mornings through summer.
Open from 9 till noon every Saturday of summer, just follow the line of cars down...
Date: Saturday 1 December to Saturday 23 February
Where: Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bays Weekend Market
Sunday market down by ocean spa, marine parade. Wide range of stalls, veggies, food, new and old, trash and treasures. Come on down and see for yourself. Lots of bargains.
Date: Sunday 23 September to Sunday 31 March
Where: Sunday Market, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets.
The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like...
Date: Sunday 23 September to Sunday 3 March
Where: Hawke's Bay A & P Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Another Day In Taradise
Every year in January, friends and family gather together to celebrate the best of Hawke’s Bay at Moana Park’s Another Day in Taradise.
Now in its 14th year, Another Day in Taradise combines delicious Moana Park wines, boutique beers a great selection of delectable food, all matched with a...
Date: Saturday 12 January
Where: Moana Park Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sunday Suppers
Get your Sunday chills on out in our grounds, live music, food trucks, the new and fan-dangled outdoor bar out here at Moana.
Chill out to live music, grab a beer or a glass of wine, a wood fired Pizza or something more from the food trucks...
Date: Sunday 28 October to Thursday 28 February
Where: Moana Park Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
February 2019
Food Truck Fridays
Get your Weekends off to a great start with a glass of Moana Park this summer season, we will turn the tunes up, light the fire pit and chill the beers down, come and grab a bite to eat, from our own menu or the talented food trucks that will be pulling up for the evening to cook for us!
Come...
Date: Friday 5 October to Friday 8 March
Where: Moana Park Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience.
This is where the local shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to cook up a true locavore's meal.
Shop local and enjoy some of the best produce from...
Date: Saturday 22 September to Saturday 2 March
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Black Barn Growers' Market
New Zealand's original farmers market, the Black Barn Growers’ Market has been running for more than 14 years and has become a ‘must-do’ for locals and visitors alike on Saturday Mornings through summer.
Open from 9 till noon every Saturday of summer, just follow the line of cars down...
Date: Saturday 1 December to Saturday 23 February
Where: Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bays Weekend Market
Sunday market down by ocean spa, marine parade. Wide range of stalls, veggies, food, new and old, trash and treasures. Come on down and see for yourself. Lots of bargains.
Date: Sunday 23 September to Sunday 31 March
Where: Sunday Market, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets.
The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like...
Date: Sunday 23 September to Sunday 3 March
Where: Hawke's Bay A & P Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sunday Suppers
Get your Sunday chills on out in our grounds, live music, food trucks, the new and fan-dangled outdoor bar out here at Moana.
Chill out to live music, grab a beer or a glass of wine, a wood fired Pizza or something more from the food trucks...
Date: Sunday 28 October to Thursday 28 February
Where: Moana Park Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
March 2019
Food Truck Fridays
Get your Weekends off to a great start with a glass of Moana Park this summer season, we will turn the tunes up, light the fire pit and chill the beers down, come and grab a bite to eat, from our own menu or the talented food trucks that will be pulling up for the evening to cook for us!
Come...
Date: Friday 5 October to Friday 8 March
Where: Moana Park Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience.
This is where the local shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to cook up a true locavore's meal.
Shop local and enjoy some of the best produce from...
Date: Saturday 22 September to Saturday 2 March
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bays Weekend Market
Sunday market down by ocean spa, marine parade. Wide range of stalls, veggies, food, new and old, trash and treasures. Come on down and see for yourself. Lots of bargains.
Date: Sunday 23 September to Sunday 31 March
Where: Sunday Market, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets.
The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like...
Date: Sunday 23 September to Sunday 3 March
Where: Hawke's Bay A & P Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Maraekakaho Country Market Day
It's your 'Rural day in the Bay!' The 7th annual Maraekakaho Country Market Day will be held on the 9th March 2019.
Enjoy a family day where there will be pony rides, grown art and colouring in competitions for the kids; local produce (including fresh locally grown lamb), coffee, home baking,...
Date: Saturday 9 March
Where: Maraekakaho Sports Grounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
April 2019
The Extravaganza Fair
Roll up. Roll up. Roll up!!!
Welcome to Season 4 of New Zealand's largest and newest travelling event! The Extravaganza Fair!
The Extravaganza Fair is a family affair, it is a free entry, fun day out with something for everyone.
We're bringing to NZ a unique style of interesting market...
Date: Friday 19 April to Monday 22 April
Where: Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Extravaganza Fair
Roll up. Roll up. Roll up!!!
Welcome to Season 4 of New Zealand's largest and newest travelling event! The Extravaganza Fair!
The Extravaganza Fair is a family affair, it is a free entry, fun day out with something for everyone.
We're bringing to NZ a unique style of interesting market...
Date: Saturday 27 April to Sunday 28 April
Where: Havelock North Domain, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
May 2019
Hawke's Bay Better Home & Living Show
Get tomorrow's ideas today! With over 120 exhibitors, 'Ask an Expert' sessions, latest trends, innovations and exclusive show specials it’s the place to be for solutions for sustainable homes, gardens and better living.
There's fun for the whole family with the Resene Paint-a-Bird House. Plus...
Date: Friday 17 May to Sunday 19 May
Where: Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
