Festivals & Lifestyle
Find out what Festivals & Lifestyle events are on in Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hastings, Central Hawke's Bay and Wairoa.
July 2018
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Complete one or more of the 12 challenges we have lined up for you, and be in to win!
Every time you complete a challenge, record it using our online reporting form or check in with one of our friendly librarians. The more challenges you complete, the more chances you have to win a prize! But...
Date: Tuesday 17 July to Sunday 19 August
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 17 July to Tuesday 18 December
Where: Havelock North Library, 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 17 July to Tuesday 18 December
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 18 July 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 18 July 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 18 July
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, 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 18 July 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 18 July to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Creature Combo Workshop
Get your imaginations rolling and put your drawing skills to the test. Lets see what you get when you combine a frog with a chicken or a snake and a bat!
Suitable for ages 5+.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional...
Date: Wednesday 18 July
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Paper Planes
Come learn different ways to make Paper Planes, and before the event ends we will find out whose plane flies the furthest.
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 19 July
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Flaxmere Library Preschool Storytime
Join us on Thursdays at 10:30am for a fun storytime and craft session in the Flaxmere 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 during events...
Date: Thursday 19 July to Thursday 26 July
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Animates Napier – School Holiday Activities
Looking for something free to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? Animates has you covered!
These School Holidays Animates will be running four activity sessions where your children can learn everything there is to know about fantastic fish and rocking reptiles.
All participants...
Date: Thursday 19 July
Where: Animates - Napier, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Animates Hastings - School Holiday Activities
Looking for something free to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? Animates has you covered!
These School Holidays Animates will be running four activity sessions where your children can learn everything there is to know about fantastic fish and rocking reptiles.
All participants...
Date: Thursday 19 July
Where: Animates - Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Clan of Coders
Try out some coding challenges, play with some robotics and have a go on the Raspberry Pi.
Suitable for ages 7+. Registration is required as spaces are limited. Please register through the Hastings District Libraries website.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and...
Date: Thursday 19 July
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Nerf Wars In the Library
Bring your Nerf guns and your bullets and compete in the library battleground.
Ages 8-12. Registration is required as spaces are limited. Please register through the Hastings District Libraries website.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used...
Date: Thursday 19 July
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Imagination Playground
The blue blocks are back: Imagine, create, play!
Suitable for all ages.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Friday 20 July
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Unplugged Gaming
Drop in at your leisure, pick something from our great board games selection and play your friends and family during our drop in session.
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 20 July
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Movie Wind Down
Had a busy holidays? Finish it off with a movie or two at the library.
Suitable for all ages.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Friday 20 July
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Return to Middle Earth: POSTPONED
"The road goes ever on and on…" embrace the Middle Earth fandom during an evening of riddles, games, and, of course, food!
Suitable for ages 13-18. Registration is required. Please register through the Hastings District Libraries website.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Friday 20 July
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Imagination Playground
The blue blocks are back: Imagine, create, play!
Suitable for all ages.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Saturday 21 July
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Truffle Hunt
You can take part in an exciting and unusual event in Hawkes Bay. An outing in the country searching for the elusive truffle. These exclusive hunts are a must do for foodies. Numbers are strictly limited so book now to truly experience one of the world’s most exclusive food journeys.
The...
Date: Saturday 21 July to Saturday 25 August
Where: Sacremonte Truffle, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Truffle Hunt and Truffle Lunch
Love Black Truffles as much as we do?
We are fortunate to have found these beauties in Hawke’s Bay. Join us for an exclusive Truffle Hunt and have a taste of these delicious underground treats. Fresh Truffles are only in season during June, July and August so use this opportunity to treat...
Date: Sunday 22 July to Sunday 26 August
Where: The Manse, 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 22 July to Sunday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial 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 24 July to Tuesday 13 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Mama Mia Movie Night
Zonta Club of Hawkes Bay invite you to a movie night featuring Mama Mia.
Tickets include a drink of your choice. Zonta support projects within our community.
Date: Tuesday 24 July
Where: Focal Point Cinema, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Italian Film Festival - Opening Night Gala
Paolo Rotondo and Renee Mark warmly invite you to the Opening Night of the Cinema Italiano Festival in Havelock North.
The Opening Night film is "Wife & Husband/Moglie e Marito" - a disarmingly, funny romantic film featuring two of Italy's most glittering stars, Kasia Smutniak and Pierfrancesco...
Date: Wednesday 25 July
Where: Cinema Gold, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Italian Film Festival - Opening Night
Paolo Rotondo and Renee Mark warmly invite you to the Opening Night of the Cinema Italiano Festival in Napier.
The Opening Night film is "Wife & Husband/Moglie e Marito" - a disarmingly, funny romantic film featuring two of Italy's most glittering stars, Kasia Smutniak and Pierfrancesco...
Date: Thursday 26 July
Where: Globe Theatrette, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Cocktail Party
Hawke's Bay's longest running and favourite cocktail party and auction is back and tickets are selling fast.
Join the glitz and the glamour and support a fantastic cause to build a stronger, healthier Hawke's Bay.
After 26 years the Hastings Karamu Rotary Cocktail Party has taken a new...
Date: Friday 27 July
Where: Peak Vision Church, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
NZ Young Winemaker of the Year North Island Awards Dinner
Join us as we celebrate the North Island Young Winemaker of the Year and announce our Winner and Runner up who'll be going on to compete at the National Finals. We'll again have a divine three-course meal and a selection of fine wines and some of the best young winemakers in the country. Now in its...
Date: Friday 27 July
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - NZ Young Winemaker of the Year North Island Awards Dinner
Sale - Knitting, Books & Other Goods
Sale of lovely hand knitting. Books. Specials on handbags and shoes. Red Cross Retail Shop also open.
Eftpos available.
Date: Saturday 28 July
Where: Red Cross, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier Record Fair
A Record Fair, all sorts of good records. Another Record Love Convention,free admission. potential vendors, get in touch.
Email - recordfairsnz @gmail.com
Date: Saturday 28 July
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Ossian Street Vintage Market
Hawkes Bay market specialising in vintage and collectables.
Last Sunday of every month.
Date: Sunday 29 July
Where: F.G Smith Eatery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Black Barn Bistro x Dante Moren Asado Lunch # 2
Argentine Chefs Daniel Pistone (Black Barn Bistro) and Dante Moren come together to put on round 2 of our Open fire (Asado) Sunday lunches which have been adapted to New Zealand produce and conditions. The entire feast will be cooked outside over open wood fire which will start with shared canapas...
Date: Sunday 29 July
Where: Black Barn Bistro, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Black Barn Bistro x Dante Moren Asado Lunch # 2
August 2018
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Complete one or more of the 12 challenges we have lined up for you, and be in to win!
Every time you complete a challenge, record it using our online reporting form or check in with one of our friendly librarians. The more challenges you complete, the more chances you have to win a prize! But...
Date: Tuesday 17 July to Sunday 19 August
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 18 July 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 18 July to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, 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 18 July 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 18 July 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 2 August to Thursday 6 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sweet Wines - Friend or Foe
For generations the English have served Port with their precious king of the Blues Stilton. Yet do they really bring out the best in each other? Or is it simply a match based in history not taste? We know that Sauterne with Roquefort is the closest you can get to a heavenly match but does the...
Date: Friday 3 August
Where: Te Whare Kiwikiwi, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Truffle Hunt
You can take part in an exciting and unusual event in Hawkes Bay. An outing in the country searching for the elusive truffle. These exclusive hunts are a must do for foodies. Numbers are strictly limited so book now to truly experience one of the world’s most exclusive food journeys.
The...
Date: Saturday 21 July to Saturday 25 August
Where: Sacremonte Truffle, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Car Boot Sale
The Pirimai Baptist Car Park is going to be full of people selling all sorts of things like fresh organic veges, candles, brick a brac, painted rocks, books, and so much more.
So put some change in your pockets and head on down and support this community event.
Date: Saturday 4 August
Where: Pirimai Baptist Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Truffle Hunt and Truffle Lunch
Love Black Truffles as much as we do?
We are fortunate to have found these beauties in Hawke’s Bay. Join us for an exclusive Truffle Hunt and have a taste of these delicious underground treats. Fresh Truffles are only in season during June, July and August so use this opportunity to treat...
Date: Sunday 22 July to Sunday 26 August
Where: The Manse, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Port Ahuriri School Quiz Night
Test your knowledge and have some competitive fun while enjoying some great food and beverages at the Port Ahuriri School Quiz Night.
There are games and prizes to be won and if you're feeling flush, put your hand up for the silent auction. Have a great night out without worry with a free bus...
Date: Saturday 4 August
Where: Brookfields Vineyard and Restaurant, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Casino Fundraiser
The Lions Club of Taradale in conjunction with the Taradale Community Pool Trust invite you to attend a fun casino night to raise funds to fix and reopen the Greendale Pool in Taradale. Lets get Taradale children back in the pool and learning to swim, and adults and families enjoying the facility...
Date: Saturday 4 August
Where: Taradale Club, 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 22 July to Sunday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Asians In the Bay Awards 2018
Hawkes Bay Multicultural Association proudly announces the 7th Annual Asian in the Bay Awards.
Asians in the Bay Awards had been conceptualized to recognize the significant contribution made by Asian residents in the social, economic and cultural development of the Hawkes Bay region. With an...
Date: Monday 6 August
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, 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 7 August 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 17 July to Tuesday 18 December
Where: Havelock North Library, 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 24 July to Tuesday 13 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Havelock North Plunket Toy Library Movie Fundraiser
Why not enjoy a girls' night out at a preview screening of ‘Book Club’ featuring Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen?
You will also be supprting our fundraiser for new educational resources for our toy library.
Cost includes movie ticket and a glass of bubbly on...
Date: Sunday 12 August
Where: Focal Point Cinema, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Havelock North Plunket Toy Library Movie Fundraiser
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 19 August 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 17 July to Tuesday 18 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawkes Bay Con 2018
The board games are coming back to Hawke's Bay in the last weekend of August!
Our goal is to encourage people of all ages and skill levels to come and enjoy a wide range of board games - Mars colonization, space cowboys, trading, social deception, puzzle solving, and war gaming - we've got it...
Date: Saturday 25 August to Sunday 26 August
Where: Taradale Intermediate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF)
The New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) is a celebration of film on the finest screens in New Zealand.
The event is the cultural highlight of winter in 13 towns and cities around the country, making a great occasion out of movie-going by presenting the latest and best films from...
Date: Thursday 30 August to Sunday 16 September
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF)
September 2018
New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF)
The New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) is a celebration of film on the finest screens in New Zealand.
The event is the cultural highlight of winter in 13 towns and cities around the country, making a great occasion out of movie-going by presenting the latest and best films from...
Date: Thursday 30 August to Sunday 16 September
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF)
CF Casino Night - 5th Anniversary
The 2018 Cystic Fibrosis Casino Night is on. We'll be offering up the best gambling establishment in town with the friendliest dealers around. We will turn the venue into a place to eat, drink and gamble. Tickets for this event are limited so tell your friends and please buy early.
We’re back...
Date: Saturday 1 September
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, 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 22 July to Sunday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, 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 7 August 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 17 July to Tuesday 18 December
Where: Havelock North Library, 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 24 July 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 18 July 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 18 July to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, 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 18 July 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 18 July 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 2 August to Thursday 6 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Horizontal & Vertical Tasting
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 event is all about comparing the same cheeses at different stages of it's life (a horizontal tasting) and different cheeses at the same ages (a vertical tasting) all...
Date: Friday 7 September
Where: Te Whare Kiwikiwi, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke's Bay Home & Garden Show
It’s all about ideas at the Hawke's Bay Home & Garden Show. With over 200 exhibitors, latest trends, innovations, expert advice, and exclusive show specials it’s the place to be for inspiration for indoors and out.
There's fun for the whole family with Resene's Paint-a-Home. Plus, enter for...
Date: Friday 14 September to Sunday 16 September
Where: McLean Park, 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 19 August 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 17 July to Tuesday 18 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
October 2018
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 7 August 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 17 July to Tuesday 18 December
Where: Havelock North Library, 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 24 July 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 18 July 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 18 July to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, 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 18 July 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 18 July 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 2 August to Thursday 6 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, 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
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 22 July to Sunday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, 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
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 17 July to Tuesday 18 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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
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 19 August to Sunday 16 December
Where: Keirunga Gardens, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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 2 August to Thursday 6 December
Where: Havelock North Library, 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 22 July to Sunday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, 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 7 August 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 17 July 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 18 July 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 18 July to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, 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 18 July 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 18 July to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, 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
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
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
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 24 July to Tuesday 13 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, 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
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 19 August 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 17 July 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
December 2018
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
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 22 July to Sunday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, 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 7 August 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 17 July 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 18 July 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 18 July to Wednesday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, 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 18 July 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 18 July 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 2 August to Thursday 6 December
Where: Havelock North Library, 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 19 August 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 17 July to Tuesday 18 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
January 2019
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
February 2019
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
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
