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The biggest market in Hawkes Bay.Well over 60 stalls to explore.Well worth a visit.
Wet or fine you will find market open.
Sunday morning its not to far.
Beside the Ocean and next to the Spa.
Grab a coffee,Kiwi Kai or try some really tasty Thai.
Quirky collectibles,freshest fruit and some of...
Date: Sunday 13 October to Sunday 2 March
Where: Napier Sunday Markets, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying...
Date: Sunday 13 October to Sunday 12 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can you track down the T-Rex, the Stegosaurus and more? Grab a form and pencil from a Librarian, go hunting and go in the draw to win prizes.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 13 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An ode to aspirations of lassoing passing asteroids and inflating the moon.
Only the Stars Know Where I’ve Been is a full-length contemporary dance work. Calling upon the dust collectors in our subconscious, it sculpts a vision of an approaching solar cycle. Time darts where it pleases,...
Date: Sunday 13 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The school holidays are approaching and we are heading into the warmer so what better way to spend it than outdoors soaking up the sun! We are offering skateboarding lessons almost everyday of the school holidays, so get in quick and book your spot before spaces fill up! Skateboard and helmet hire...
Date: Sunday 13 October
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Remaining concerts for the 2024 year
13th October Fours Company. Talented vocalists with a love of music theatre. Kathy Fletcher flute
10th November Musicians, vocalists and groups
Date: Sunday 13 October to Sunday 10 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
*opens chippie packet*
CRUNCH
Winner of the Grand Design Award at NZ Fringe 2024 and Nominated for Best in Fringe, CRUNCH is travelling to Hastings to share its whimsy, joy, and crunchiness with audiences up north.
Come along and enjoy the "playful energy" and "glittery graphics" of...
Date: Sunday 13 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Emilia is a call to revolution, a molotov cocktail that provides a shock to the consciousness and sets fire to the status quo. It premiered at Shakespeare’s Globe in 2018, and was written for an entirely female cast. Written by the dynamic Morgan Lloyd Malcolm, the play imagines the life of the...
Date: Sunday 13 October
Where: Arts Inc. Heretaunga, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Ish whānau pools its talent from classical, jazz and folk pathways and includes Dana Parkhill, Louise Ward, Phill Jones, Johnny Goodhind, Joe Dobson and Chris Beernink.
FiTS 2020 was the launch pad for Ish and this year marks the 4th time these vibrant musicians have been part of Fringe...
Date: Sunday 13 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Close your eyes. Give us your hand, darlings. Do you feel our hearts beating? Do you understand? Is that important?
Diana Prince has relocated five (or six) of her best semi-professional musicians from Themyscira to Hastings for one special night only!
If you're an apophenic creature who...
Date: Sunday 13 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Storytime
When: Tuesdays, 11am Where: Taradale Library
Storytime is a half-hour - forty-five-minute programme of songs and various picture books from our collection being read. Some of our Storytimes are themed and either a craft or an activity accompanies them. Suitable for preschoolers and...
Date: Tuesday 15 October to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 15 October to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A new era begins in 2024 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
U3A Mah Jong Group meets on Wednesday mornings in the Hastings War Memorial Library.
For more information please contact U3A Hastings.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 9 October to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Make the most of Hump Day and join us at the Urban Winery on Wednesday 16th of October for a guided tasting of a selection of German wines by Josh Pointon from Red + White Cellars!
The tasting will be a showcasing of different styles of German wines from Dr Loosen and Villa Wolf, both of which...
Date: Wednesday 16 October
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Don't miss out on our Annual Quiz Night Fundraiser! Book your tickets TODAY~
Whether you book for your year-end work function, a social club evening, or a night of fun with friends, this Quiz Night is perfect for you.
Join us for a fantastic evening with Te Radar as our host, who will...
Date: Thursday 17 October
Where: Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Back for our SIXTH year, the Hawke’s Bay Te Matau-a-Māui Poetry Slam 2024 is happening this October, as part of the Readers and Writers Festival. This is poetry at its most vital – live, loud, and irresistibly individual. Our bravest local poets will compete to pull on your heartstrings,...
Date: Thursday 17 October
Where: Hastings Community Arts Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Night Fever is set to take over 2024 when this superb musical tribute comes to town! Expect all the disco dancefloor-fillers, smooth 70s ballads and 60s Pop standards you know and love, including Stayin’ Alive, Jive Talkin’, You Should Be Dancin’, How Deep Is Your Love, More Than a Woman,...
Date: Thursday 17 October
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Baby Bounce When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Friday 18 October to Friday 13 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In partnership with Hawke's Bay Winegrowers Association
Join us at the Hastings Community Arts Centre for an evening where life imitates art, pairing world-class wines from Hawke’s Bay winemakers and boutique producers with the photographic artistry of Richard Brimer, in his exhibition '40...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: Hastings Community Arts Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sip, Savor, Enjoy!
Join us for an unforgettable evening on 18th of October in the Lone Star Bar!
Joseph Taylor, Whiskey Master from WTF, 'Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot', will take you on a journey through 5 exceptional Bourbon
Enjoy expert tasting notes, insights, and Lone Star Bar Nibbles.
$90pp |...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: Lone Star, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Claire Baylis's debut bestseller Dice is a "harrowing and unforgettable" account of a sexual assault trial. Home Truths, the latest from 2023 Ngaio Marsh award-winner Charity Norman, grippingly portrays a family torn apart by lies. Lou Ward asks both authors why they're drawn to write about the...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way back to Taradale! You don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest!
New Zealand’s first ever Flyweight Wrestling Champion will be crowned in the final of a nationwide tournament that has showcased the faster pace and aerial...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: Taradale Town Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Art meets string quartet at Creative Arts Napier.
Surrounded by the exhibition Warhol & Friends, the New Zealand String Quartet (NZSQ) will bring pop art into a new dimension with a programme of fresh and familiar classical works. As part of their 2024 season, Soundscapes, the NZSQ is taking...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The 17th National Waiata Māori Music awards ceremony showcases the diversity and richness of Māori music, celebrating the talent and creativity of Māori musicians from all genres and backgrounds. It is a platform for artists to share their stories, culture and language through their music, and...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Messiah's cousin? Same DNA. Glorious choruses galore as Handel's genius for story-telling brilliantly evokes the epic drama of the plagues of Egypt and the crossing of the Red Sea from the story of the Exodus.
Performed by Napier Civic Choir, conducted by José Aparicio.
This concert is being...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Two Maori writers coming at the same subject from different points in time: one from a vividly recreated past, one from an unsettlingly imagined future. Join Dr Monty Soutar (ONZM, Ngati Porou, Ngati Awa, Nga Tai ki lamaki, Ngati Kahungunu) and Tihema Baker (Raukawa te Au ki te Tonga, Atiawa ki...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Returning to New Zealand by popular demand, Night Fever is set to take over when this superb musical tribute comes to town! Expect all the disco dancefloor-fillers, smooth 70s ballads and 60s Pop standards you know and love, including Stayin’ Alive, Jive Talkin’, You Should Be Dancin’, How...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Whether you’re a seasoned trail runner or a casual walker looking for a fun challenge, the Omakere Coastal Walk and Trail Run is for you!
Whether you enjoy elevating your heart rate or taking a more leisurely pace, the two course distances ranging from 13 kilometres to 17kilometres offer...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Pourerere Beach, Pourerere, Central Hawke's Bay
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience. This is where the locals shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to create your own locally sourced meals at home. Enjoy some of the best produce from around...
Date: Saturday 12 October to Saturday 18 January
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
There's murder afoot, but whoever's dunnit is no match for bookshop owners and fearless sleuths, Garth and Eloise. Catherine Robertson talks to Garth and Eloise - sorry, Gareth and Louise Ward - about their exceptionally entertaining collaborative debut novel, The Bookshop Detectives: Dead Girl...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Open all year round. Book by appointment, anytime
Looking for the perfect school holiday activity? Look no further!
Immersive Escape Rooms .... $35 per person
- Challenge your wits, test your teamwork, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
- Choose between helping Sherlock, Saving...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Saturday 21 December
Where: Beyond the Box Escape Rooms, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join culinary experts chef Bert Van de Seeg, Rachel Hall and Angela Clifford and indulge your senses on a delightful journey.
Learn the art of crafting exquisite dressings using garden-fresh herbs and spices with chef Bert Van de Seeg and revel in the art of gin tasting with Lighthouse Gins head...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Mangarara Eco Lodge, Otane, Central Hawke's Bay
The streets and laneways of Napier will come alive this Spring as a line-up of incredible venues each transform into an Urban Cellar Door and host a winemaker for you to visit on a self-guided wine trail!
How does it work you ask? Simply decide which venue you'd like to start from and you're...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Three Wise Birds Portside Bar, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Meet two chefs who pour their love of family and culture into their food and serve us up cookbooks that are as much recipes for living fully as they are for eating well. Modern Chinese is the outstanding debut cookbook by Sam Low, winner of 2022 NZ Masterchef, and The Laden Table is the latest from...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 19 October to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
-...
Date: Saturday 12 October to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The next generation of Radburnd Cellars has arrived - the 2024 Penelope Radburnd Rose!
To celebrate, we are throwing a garden party on the lawn at the Stables.
Grab your tickets and join us in raising a glass to this exciting new chapter!
Tickets are $35 and include afternoon tea (finger food...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Radburnd Cellars, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Our endless fascination with true crime is often more about how they dunnit than who. Our own queen of crime, Charity Norman, talks to Scott Bainbridge about the until-now untold story of a serial poisoner in his book The Trials of Nurse Kerr, and to pathologist, Cynric Temple-Camp about obscure...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
History comes most alive when we experience it through the lens of individual people. Join Cristina Sanders (Okiwi Brown) in conversation with Kyle Mewburn, whose historical debut Sewing Moonlight illuminates a German immigrant's life in 1930s New Zealand, and Saige England who takes us back 100...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Nature lovers and music aficionados alike will have the rare opportunity to immerse themselves in a magical fusion of music and the natural world. This October the New Zealand String Quartet – Te Rōpu Tūrū o Aotearoa brings Sounds of the Sanctuary to Rosewood Cape Kidnappers - an unforgettable...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Rosewood Cape Kidnappers, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A night to be missed! Join us for a special evening on Saturday October 19th from 6pm hosted by our winemaker Katie. With 5 delicious wines (including library stock and new unreleased wines), canapes plus a main and dessert all for $110 per person
Get a group together to book in, we would love...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Crab Farm Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
These three spellbinding novels for young readers capture the kind of magic that stays with us all our lives. Catherine Robertson talks to Rachael King, The Grimmelings, Shelley Burne-Field (Samoa, Ngati Mutunga, Ngati Rarua, Pakeha), Brave Kahu and the Porangi Magpie and Claire Mabey, The Raven's...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get your friends and family together and join us for a night of fun with Jingo! For just $15 you can play 4 rounds of musical bingo and enjoy a fun night out whilst supporting a worthy cause. Sands Hawke's Bay are a small group of volunteers who provide support for bereaved parents in our community...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Taradale Sports Association, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way back to Bay View! You don't want to miss out as two New Zealand Championships will be on the line!!
Witness New Zealand's first ever Flyweight Wrestling Champion in action in his first championship defense!
The New Zealand Tag Team Championships will...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: King George Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Flaming Mojo is Hawkes Bay's premier Dinner Theatre Company specialising in providing high-quality, interactive entertainment.
Why not add murder to the menu and incorporate an evening of fun and laughter where you become the sleuths to solve the murder during your evening? Feel free to dress-up...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Taradale RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Two Hawke’s Bay locals and heroes in their respective creative fields, Jeff Boyle and Richard Brimer, will come together in a one night show this October.
Live acoustic music by Jeff Boyle of the band Jakob, will expand the experience of a projected video by visual artist Richard Brimer, as...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Hastings Community Arts Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
SCHUMANN'S 2ND SYMPHONY and BEETHOVEN'S 2ND PIANO CONCERTO
The sunlit music of Robert Schumann's 2nd Symphony breathes life and affirmation.
Beethoven's 2nd Piano Concerto will close a cycle for Hawke's Bay Orchestra of having performed all the Beethoven piano concertos. This performance will...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sicily’s beloved King Enzo is dead. Now Princess Rosa, a stroppy spinster, must navigate the tempestuous waters of belching Step-Fathers, lusty suitors, popping cod pieces and menopausal witches, to face her destiny.
Award winning comedian Penny Ashton (Promise and Promiscuity, Olive...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Gavin Bishop (ONZM, Ngati Pukeko, Ngati Awa, Ngati Mahuta, Tainui) has long been one of our most beloved authors and illustrators of children's picture books. He has been shortlisted for more NZ book awards than any other author of any kind, and his legacy is immense. Gavin talks to children's...
Date: Sunday 20 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Experience a truly glorious day exploring Gwavas Homestead and Garden. Morning tea on arrival sets the scene for this stunning day, after which guests will don their sturdy walking shoes for a walk-through Gwavas' private 132-hectare Puahanui Bush. This a virgin bush is of national significance...
Date: Sunday 20 October
Where: Gwavas Garden Homestead, Tikokino, Central Hawke's Bay
Step back in time and explore the beautiful and award-winning village of Ongaonga with local stalls and good old-fashioned games on the Museum Reserve.
There will be morning tea and lunch options and free access to the museum and Coles Factory.
Be sure to bring some pocket money for the day...
Date: Sunday 20 October
Where: Ongaonga Museum, Ongaonga, Central Hawke's Bay
Celebrate the weekend with Bottomless Brunch at The Urban Winery!
Join us for a morning of indulgence, where you can savor exquisite breakfast platters and refreshing drinks with your loved ones (18+)
Sunday 20th of October, come enjoy a lavish brunch in the company of your loved ones. Treat...
Date: Sunday 20 October
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The pressure to be connected to others, and to our family and culture, is felt from an early age. International bestseller, Stacy Gregg (Ngati Mahuta, Ngati Pukeko, Ngati Maru), returns to her roots with Nine Girls, an adventure for young readers set in the social upheaval of 1970s and '80s New...
Date: Sunday 20 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Being well is about more than physical health. It's also mental, emotional, spiritual and social. And it's not just individuals that can get sick, but also cultures and societies. Author and health sector advisor, Tihema Baker (Raukawa te Au ki te Tonga, Atiawa ki Whakarongotai, Ngati Toa...
Date: Sunday 20 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Messiah's cousin? Same DNA. Glorious choruses galore as Handel's genius for story-telling brilliantly evokes the epic drama of the plagues of Egypt and the crossing of the Red Sea from the story of the Exodus.
Performed by Napier Civic Choir, conducted by José Aparicio.
This concert is being...
Date: Sunday 20 October
Where: St Pauls Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Women writers are the dominant force in publishing, outperforming male authors overall in sales and readership. Women's fiction, romance in particular, makes billions annually. Bestselling romance writer, Kate O'Keeffe, talks with Danielle Hawkins (Take Two), Nicky Pellegrino (Marry Me in Italy)...
Date: Sunday 20 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
All writers, readers and book lovers are warmly invited to the launch of Mary-anne Scott's new novel The Mess of Our Lives. Please come and celebrate with a glass of wine at the grand finale of the Hawkes Bay Readers and Writer's Festival.
Mary-anne is from Havelock North and this, her seventh...
Date: Sunday 20 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a very special Assembly Room Tunes as we take a musical journey back in time to the 40's and 50's, and invite you to experience the music of Frank Sinatra and his quartet.
With:
David O'Hanlon on Drums.
David Selfe on Keys and Bass.
Justin Lindsay on Guitar
James Lowe on...
Date: Monday 21 October
Where: Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce
When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library
When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library
Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Tuesday 22 October to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From The Rocky Horror Show creator Richard O’Brien comes a new satirical musical, THE KINGDOM OF BLING.
The master of madness today announces that the musical will embark on its world premiere “Celebration of Kindness Tour” throughout New Zealand this October. Starring O’Brien as The...
Date: Wednesday 23 October
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Highlights of this year's festival are collected together in this package of short films.
Equal parts moving and silly, you’ll find here stories of triumph, friendship, fantastic creatures, and familial love.
Stars include the likes of Joanna Lumley and Ben Whishaw, alongside local actors...
Date: Thursday 24 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The AC/DC Experience SQUEALER are returning to Shake the Foundations of Napier once again to inject y'all with some live ACDC rememberance. SQUEALER is well into their second decade reliving and respecting what is one of the longest running and most influencial rock bands ever.
Date: Friday 25 October
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We are back for our annual Bay Skate BMX Competition! Watch as the best of the best battle it out for the top spots. It's going to be an event you don't want to miss! Big airs, flips, whips and more! It's going to be sick!
Date: Saturday 26 October
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Paul Madsen and Band are back again with a Brand New Show. A 7 Star Salute to 7 music greats!! This show features Paul performing as
Roy Orbison, Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley, Barry Gibb, Robbie Williams, Freddie Mercury and 80's Time Machine!
Complete with 7 costume changes during the show, this...
Date: Saturday 26 October
Where: Pukeora Estate, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
We have Auckland’s finest selectors Morning Steppa and Katya joining us for AMAPIANO Vol.3 and this time we are taking the party to The Urban Winery in beautiful Napier.
Plan your labour (long) weekend in Hawkes Bay with the crew and join us once again for the perfect night of bass and culture....
Date: Saturday 26 October
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Wallingford Soirée promises an enchanting afternoon exploring the delightful settings of the Wallingford Homestead.
Gather at midday on the Wallingford steps, wet the whistle with a complimentary beverage before donning comfy footwear for a garden tour led by Keith, custodian of the...
Date: Sunday 27 October
Where: Wallingford Homestead, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Take time out over the long weekend to browse Vinyl and enjoy being at The Urban Winery! Vinyl Day with Rockstuff Records on Sunday 27 October! Dig the crates, quench your thirst, soak up the sounds! Bar/Restaurant will be Open! Entry is Free!
Vinyl Day happens at The Urban Winery on the last...
Date: Sunday 27 October
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Diwali is a major festival in Indian continent and diaspora. It is the biggest and most awaited event of the year for Hindus.
Diwali is also called Festival of Lights and it symbolises the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".
Come and spend...
Date: Sunday 27 October
Where: Mitre 10 Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Programme
Giuseppe Tartini | Devil’s trill sonata
Camille Saint-Saëns | Violin Sonata No 1 in D minor, Op 75
Eugéne-Auguste Ysaÿe | Sonata No 5
Henryk Wieniawski | Polonaise de Concert Op 4
Béla Bartók | 3 Burlesques op. 8
Frédéric Chopin | Andante spianato and grande polonaise...
Date: Tuesday 29 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Friday 18 October to Friday 13 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Pop into any of our libraries this week and check out our Punjabi themed crafts.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Friday 1 November to Thursday 7 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Pop into any of our libraries this week and check out our Punjabi themed crafts.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Friday 1 November to Thursday 7 November
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Stand alongside the Punjabi Community to celebrate the launch of Punjabi Language week with a showcase extravaganza! There will be a cultural dance demonstration followed up with a tasting of Indian sweets and chai.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may...
Date: Friday 1 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Nexia Blast In the Park is Hawkes Bay’s biggest and best annual family Guy Fawkes event!
Held in the Havelock North Village at Anderson Park, this family community event is run by Havelock North Primary School as one of our main fundraising events.
It’s a night of live entertainment for...
Date: Friday 1 November
Where: Anderson Park, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us as we honour the spirit of business in our unique city. Celebrate the remarkable journey of Napier businesses over the past 150 years and the bright future ahead!
• Date: Friday, 1 November
• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Venue: War Memorial Conference Centre
• Dress Code:...
Date: Friday 1 November
Where: Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Cabana HALLOWEEN BALL..
Once again the Cabby will come alive with this annual event. Again featuring the amazing GROOVE FOUNDATION playing funky and Groovy renditions of great pop/ rock songs.
Joined this year by THE PUKES playing everything from Cash to the Clash with some originals....
Date: Friday 1 November
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a good ole fashion community Car Boot Sale! Browse through a wide selection of pre-loved treasures, from clothing to homeware items, all at bargain prices. Whether you're a seller looking to declutter or a buyer in search of finds, our monthly car boot sale has something for everyone....
Date: Saturday 2 November to Saturday 7 December
Where: Hastings City Elim Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience. This is where the locals shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to create your own locally sourced meals at home. Enjoy some of the best produce from around...
Date: Saturday 12 October to Saturday 18 January
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Havelock Handmade Market will return on the 3rd of February 2024 (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm first Saturday of every month except January). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 2 November to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Open all year round. Book by appointment, anytime
Looking for the perfect school holiday activity? Look no further!
Immersive Escape Rooms .... $35 per person
- Challenge your wits, test your teamwork, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
- Choose between helping Sherlock, Saving...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Saturday 21 December
Where: Beyond the Box Escape Rooms, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Hawke's Bay Art Trail returns this November with two weekends of Art Trail magic! Throughout the region artists are throwing open the doors of their studios to welcome you in - meet painters, potters, sculptors, carvers and more in their special spaces.
Immerse yourself in all-things-art and...
Date: Saturday 2 November to Sunday 10 November
Where: Hastings Community Arts Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
-...
Date: Saturday 12 October to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In this three-hour long workshop you will learn how to make Haloumi, Mozzarella and Feta.You will be taught by Pauline Korevaar of Farmhouse Kitchen.
All equipment and ingredients to make cheese are provided
Just bring yourself, no prior experience is required. Light refreshments included.
...
Date: Saturday 2 November
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come and share the Magic and the Love of Dance with “La Mossa” a performance celebrating our talented local young dancers. This exceptional performance will be enjoyed by all, showcasing the talents of the students from Prestige Dance Studio under the direction of Principal Belinda Harvey....
Date: Saturday 2 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ancient Babylon comes to life in this classic Met staging of biblical proportions. Baritone George Gagnidze portrays Nabucco, the King of Babylon, who is supernaturally driven mad when he proclaims himself God, then restored to health when he repents alongside soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska,...
Date: Saturday 2 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Lost & Found + Collekt House Group have teamed up to throw an epic day party with some talented local DJs and some legends from Tāmaki Makaurau. Expect an afternoon of tasteful tunes to sway your body to while you soak in the sunset at on November 2nd.
Connor Tomoana is a DJ from Tāmaki...
Date: Saturday 2 November
Where: Peak House, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Welcome to Biz Babes Hawkes Bay! These events are to be held twice a year, Mid Winter, and end of year Christmas Do. Targeted at women that are sole business owners in the Health, Wellness, Beauty, Fashion, and Arts industry. All the gals that spend their life's making others feel fabulous! A...
Date: Saturday 2 November
Where: Madame Social, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Scream Rave: High School Halloween party
Get ready to unleash your inner party monster at the Scream Rave—an epic Halloween bash just for high schoolers! On November 2nd, from 7 PM to 10 PM, the Chapman Pavilion Lounge at McLean Park (Latham Street, Napier) is transforming into the ultimate...
Date: Saturday 2 November
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Album release tour 50 Years In Pianoland.
The irrepressible Jan Preston comes clean on her longstanding and sometimes bumpy road to piano stardom. Jan will spin yarns from dives in Manhattan to the concert halls of Europe, from her early days in Wellington’s Red Mole Theatre Troupe to a pop...
Date: Saturday 2 November
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Cancelled.
“The Stevie Ray Vaughan with Friends Tribute Show”
Tony Painting British ex-pat Guitarist/Vocalist who’s played with/supported some of UK’s best known artist including UB40, Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath), Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin), Graham Bell (Thin Lizzy), Jools Holland...
Date: Saturday 2 November
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The biggest market in Hawkes Bay.Well over 60 stalls to explore.Well worth a visit.
Wet or fine you will find market open.
Sunday morning its not to far.
Beside the Ocean and next to the Spa.
Grab a coffee,Kiwi Kai or try some really tasty Thai.
Quirky collectibles,freshest fruit and some of...
Date: Sunday 13 October to Sunday 2 March
Where: Napier Sunday Markets, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying...
Date: Sunday 13 October to Sunday 12 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Embark on a scenic 9-kilometre walk through the picturesque landscapes of a sprawling 1000-acre rolling sheep and beef farm, offering breathtaking vistas of Central Hawke’s Bay and beyond.
Midway through, refresh yourself with a choice of hot or cold beverages and access to modern restroom...
Date: Sunday 3 November
Where: Ranui Farm Park, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
For an exhilarating Sunday adventure, experience the thrill of a 100-metre flying fox, glide down an 80-metre waterslide, test your aim with archery or paintball targets, master the art of axe throwing, practice your swing at the golf range, or enjoy the jump park tailored for BMX enthusiasts (bike...
Date: Sunday 3 November
Where: Ranui Farm Park, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Gather the family for a stunning Central Hawke's Bay picnic at Tikokino Peonies.
Precious peonies flower for just one month of the year, so this is a very special event with limited availability. Soak up the November sun and enjoy live entertainment as you devour a delicious lunch.
This is a...
Date: Sunday 3 November
Where: Tikokino Peonies, Tikokino, Central Hawke's Bay
Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions 2024/2025
Get Ready for a Sunny Hawke’s Bay Summer As the Church Road Live Gwen Summer Sessions Make Their Return! Join Us at Church Road for Six Sunday Afternoons Filled with Live Acoustic Performances from some of Hawke’s Bay’s Top Talent. Relax in the...
Date: Sunday 3 November to Sunday 13 April
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Napier Technical Memorial Band is joining forces with the Napier Pipe Band for their Highland Heroes concert, which has a touch of Remembrance as we approach Armistice Day.
The Salvation Army Citadel, Tait Drive, Greenmeadows will resound with the symphonic sounds of brass, woodwind and...
Date: Sunday 3 November
Where: Napier Salvation Army Citadel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Melbourne Cup is fast approaching, and we've got the perfect way for you to celebrate!
Join us for a fantastic day out for just $40 per person, which includes a delicious buffet lunch and some great spot prizes.
Dress up in your best race day attire and enjoy the excitement of the race that stops...
Date: Tuesday 5 November
Where: Napier RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce
When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library
When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library
Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Tuesday 22 October to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 5 November to Tuesday 3 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Storytime
When: Tuesdays, 11am Where: Taradale Library
Storytime is a half-hour - forty-five-minute programme of songs and various picture books from our collection being read. Some of our Storytimes are themed and either a craft or an activity accompanies them. Suitable for preschoolers and...
Date: Tuesday 15 October to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Book in for a 20 minute session to learn about the history of henna and its importance as part of Punjabi culture while receiving a beautiful henna design of your own.
Suitable for ages 8+. Registration Required Please register through the Hastings District Libraries website
Please note: Due...
Date: Tuesday 5 November to Thursday 7 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A new era begins in 2024 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
U3A Mah Jong Group meets on Wednesday mornings in the Hastings War Memorial Library.
For more information please contact U3A Hastings.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 9 October to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for this community-led storytime highlighting some favourite Punjabi picture books.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 6 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 7 November to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Bayleys Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards is New Zealand’s longest running regional competition and is proudly owned and managed by the Hawke’s Bay A&P Society.
Hawke's Bay has been announced as a Great Wine Capital of the World, confirming the region's reputation as New Zealand's Food and Wine...
Date: Thursday 7 November
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Beauty, creativity, genius: the Renaissance Florence of Lorenzo de' Medici was a powerhouse of art and culture. Among countless shops and government buildings, there was endless beauty coexisting with the dark side of the city, made up of power struggles, plots, intrigues and brutal violence.
...
Date: Thursday 7 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
With a history spanning over 113 years, the show continues to celebrate local agriculture, bringing together farmers, families, and the wider community for a weekend of competition, entertainment, and fun. Highlights include livestock judging, equestrian events, and a bustling market of local...
Date: Friday 8 November to Saturday 9 November
Where: Central Hawke's Bay A&P Showgrounds, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
The Hawke's Bay Heritage Awards are our opportunity to recognise and celebrate those whose talents and energies preserve our cultural heritage and inspire us to connect with our past, so that we can all feel more confident in our future. The people who called Te Matau-a-Māui / Hawke's Bay home in...
Date: Friday 8 November
Where: Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Taste Hastings 2024 | Friday 8 November, 5.30pm - 8.30pm
A night of food, wine and live music, it’s a street party of epic proportions!
The party includes 25+ pop-up wineries showcasing a wide array of Hawke’s Bay wines, live music, food trucks, live DJ and the Flock Events Street Lounge...
Date: Friday 8 November
Where: East Block CBD, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sophia has been conned into buying a derelict theatre. Now with crushing bank loan payments to make and no money, the jobless Sophia decides to defy the odds and dig her way out of her financial mess by reopening the theatre as a cafe. Her already dire situation worsens, when she soon discovers...
Date: Friday 8 November to Saturday 16 November
Where: Aubyn Live Theatre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Anita Wigl'it (from 'RuPaul's Drag Race') as she plays with her balls!
Enjoy three competitive rounds of bingo, a drag show and lots of laughs over an hour and half!
Doors 7:30pm
Balls drop 8:30pm - approx 9:30/10pm
Please note that customers will be sat at shared tables.
Date: Friday 8 November
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 12 October to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Watch out! You will not be protected by censors, lawyers, or editors. This is New Zealand’s favourite TV comedy, but raw and uncut, right in front of your eyes, on stage live in your town.
7 Days Live starts with a burst of quick-fire standup comedy from New Zealand’s best comedians. Then...
Date: Saturday 9 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bitta Batta is back baby!
HB's newest original groove supergroup is back at the iconic Paisley Stage with their eclectic mix of Neo Soul Funkiness, Heartbreak Soul and New Jazz freak outs.
Joined by the ever funky and danceable Scarlett Eden Band, join us on the dancefloor for a night of original...
Date: Saturday 9 November
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Remaining concerts for the 2024 year
13th October Fours Company. Talented vocalists with a love of music theatre. Kathy Fletcher flute
10th November Musicians, vocalists and groups
Date: Sunday 13 October to Sunday 10 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free admission to see the cauldron of national first-class cricket!
People pay big bucks to watch this in England, but we're all about free admission to see the training ground of test cricket, a hard-fought national red-ball championship that dates back an incredible 118 years.
This is the...
Date: Monday 11 November to Thursday 14 November
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Immerse yourself in one of the most unique productions touring the world. Celtic Illusion, the Irish dance and Grand Illusion sensation that has taken Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada and the USA by storm and will tour nationwide in 2024.
Even fans who have seen our previous shows...
Date: Monday 11 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Inspired by Tim Burton’s cult classic movie, the Bay Cities’ Symphonic Band presents a spooktacular delight for all ages in this atmospheric, cabaret style concert featuring the musical magic of Danny Elfman alongside the Phantom of the Opera, dancing skeletons, shimmering spirits, Christmas...
Date: Friday 15 November
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for something to do for your "Xmas Do"?
Or do you want to grab a handful of friends and do something fun?
Flaming Mojo is Hawkes Bay's premier Dinner Theatre Company specialising in providing high-quality, interactive entertainment.
Why not add murder to the menu and incorporate an...
Date: Friday 15 November to Friday 13 December
Where: The Old Mill, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Cougan Renata brings you the ultimate UB40 experience, get ready to jam to the soulful sounds of one of the world's most influential reggae bands ever.
Cougan performs all the great hits from this iconic band. The night concludes with a mixture of dance hits from various artists.
This is a show...
Date: Friday 15 November
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 19 October to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Enchanted Ball supporting Te Mata Park
Saturday 16 November, 2024
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enchanted_ball/
Don't miss out on the highly anticipated Enchanted Ball, supporting Te Mata Park. In 2019, 2020, 202, 2022, and 2023, this enchanting event will hit...
Date: Saturday 16 November
Where: Havelock North isite, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a co-production between the Royal New Zealand Ballet and Queensland Ballet. If you are going to do fairies there can be no holding back, so wunderkind English choreographer Liam Scarlett unashamedly mixes, in this sparkling new production, 110 per cent magic with a...
Date: Saturday 16 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Secure your seats for the ABBA show everyone adores - for a night of fun, frivolity and pop hits galore!
Direct from Australia, Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA returns by popular demand.
Far from being ‘just another cover band’, Dancing Queen: A Tribute To ABBA is a full-scale concert...
Date: Saturday 16 November
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Supported by The Splinters
Emerging indie rockers Wet Denim have released their sophomore EP On The Line. To celebrate the EP’s release, the band will embark on a national tour this October/November bringing their energetic live show to fans throughout the country. Promising to play the new EP...
Date: Saturday 16 November
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Flemington Mud Run is an super fun annual non-competitive fundraiser for Flemington School. It is organised by the Flemington School Parents and Friends Group (fundraising group). It is held on a local property, Lake Station, and uses the Wanstead Polo Club as a base for the day.
The Mud Run...
Date: Sunday 17 November
Where: Wanstead Polo Club, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Punjabi Language week is a celebration of our culture and traditions. The celebration will include Punjabi dances , poetry, kids singing, prayer and many more activities.
Date: Sunday 17 November
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Secure your seats for the ABBA show everyone adores - for a night of fun, frivolity and pop hits galore! Direct from Australia, Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA returns by popular demand. Far from being ‘just another cover band’, Dancing Queen: A Tribute To ABBA is a full-scale concert...
Date: Monday 18 November
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 15 October to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In our biggest Christmas extravaganza ever, bubble over with excitement as we end the year with variety acts and special guests!
Starring:
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Kate Lineham
Grant Winterburn
And more to be announced!
NZ Tour 13 Nov - 17 Dec
Concerts start 11am
General admission...
Date: Wednesday 20 November
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
MTG Century Theatre is excited to announce that this year, the Latin American & Spain Film Festival is coming to Napier!
Entry to all films are Free with ticket reservations essential - please book online.
21 November, 7pm - Margarita
(Peru)
Rated PG
Comedy
Rafo is a divorced father in...
Date: Thursday 21 November to Sunday 24 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
LASFF - Latin American and Spanish Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are Free with ticket reservations essential - please book online.
Margarita
(Peru)
Rated PG - Comedy
Rafo is a divorced father in his forties who lives like a single in his twenties until his cute and determined...
Date: Thursday 21 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
LASFF - Latin American and Spanish Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are Free with ticket reservations essential - please book online.
The Mole Agent: El Agent Topo
(Chile)
Rated G
Documentary
When a family becomes concerned about their mother’s well-being in a retirement home,...
Date: Friday 22 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Booze and Craic returns to The Cabana AGAIN!
The last 3 shows sold out as has every one of them since so grab your tickets fast
Irish comedian, ALAN MCELROY (RNZ's The Panel) is back! He will a host a hilarious line up of talent from the auld countries!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Excellent Irish story...
Date: Friday 22 November
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
LASFF - Latin America and Spain Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are Free with ticket reservations essential - please book online.
Stories of Samba: Saudosa Maloca (in Portugese)
(Brazil)
Rated M
Biographical/drama
Adoniran Barbosa, an old samba legend, tells a young waiter stories...
Date: Friday 22 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We are back for our annual Bay Skate Bowl Competition! This time, however, we are making this a two day event including our street competition! Watch as the best of the best battle it out for the top spots. It's going to be an event you don't want to miss! Big airs, long grinds, flip tricks and...
Date: Saturday 23 November to Sunday 24 November
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HARVEST Hawke's Bay will once again celebrate Hawke's Bay, NZ's Food & Wine Country. Taking place from 11am to 5pm on Saturday 23rd November 2024 in a spectacular, secluded setting in the Tuki Tuki Valley visitors will get to enjoy...
Eighteen wineries paired with nine eateries offer festival...
Date: Saturday 23 November
Where: Tuki Tuki Riverside, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Meat. Fire.
and all things que.
Yes! Urban BBQ Festival is back for another round of meat, music, and BBQ mayhem.
We've pulled together a super tasty line up of food vendors, a tonne of BBQ supplies, a beast of a program on the Demo Stage, piles of free tastings and a rocking line up of...
Date: Saturday 23 November
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
LASFF - Latin America and Spain Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are Free with ticket reservations essential - please book online.
Strawberry & Chocolate: Fresa y chocolate
(Cuba)
Rated M
Romantic comedy
In 1979 Cuba, flamboyant gay artist Diego (Jorge Perugorría) attempts to seduce...
Date: Saturday 23 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Cabana is thrilled to be hosting hitmaker Rikki Morris' only Hawkes Bay show to mark the release of the much-loved singer-songwriter's first album in 28 years - 'About Time'.
In 1988, New Zealand was riding the wave of 80s pop culture, and at the forefront was Rikki Morris. 'Nobody Else'...
Date: Saturday 23 November
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
LASFF - Latin America and Spain Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are Free with ticket reservations essential - please book online.
Agua
(Argentina)
Rated PG
Drama
Thirty four year old Goyo, a former open water swimming champion, has been hiding out in the desert. Wrongly accused of...
Date: Saturday 23 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Dont miss out on an evening of singing, dance, Horns, Percussion, Traditional Ghanain instruments and spice unstoppable grooves.
"A joyful and jaw dropping fusion of afro-grooves and jazz that hits you like a burst of sonic sunshine" Phil Jackson, BBC specialist music presenter describing Yaw...
Date: Saturday 23 November
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready for a delightful day exploring beautiful gardens of CHB, all while supporting Pukehou School!
Stroll through a collection of stunning local gardens, enjoy fresh air, and gather inspiration for your own backyard oasis.
We're excited to announce that the garden at the historic Mt...
Date: Sunday 24 November
Where: Pukehou School and Local Gardens, Pukehou, Central Hawke's Bay
LASFF - Latin America and Spain Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are Free with ticket reservations essential - please book online.
Lullaby: Cinco Lobitos
(Spain)
Rated M
Drama
Amaia has just become a mother and realizes that she doesn't really know how to be one. When her partner...
Date: Sunday 24 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
LASFF - Latin America and Spain Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are Free with ticket reservations essential - please book online.
The Load: La Carga
(Mexico)
Rated M
Drama
The Load is a story of action and romance that takes place in New Spain at the end of the 16th century. It...
Date: Sunday 24 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free admission to see the cauldron of national first-class cricket, a match between the two teams that have lifted this Shield over the past two seasons!
People pay big bucks to watch this in England, but we're all about free admission to see the training ground of test cricket, a hard-fought...
Date: Thursday 28 November to Sunday 1 December
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us in celebrating 25 years of Sileni!
On November 30th, we're hosting a mini oyster festival featuring the delightful Mahurangi Oysters and a sensational Michael Bublé tribute band. Sip on a glass of our award-winning wine, indulge in freshly shucked oysters, and enjoy an afternoon of...
Date: Saturday 30 November
Where: Sileni Estates Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier's Collins Street Festival is set to hit Ahuriri, one of Hawke’s Bay's coolest little suburbs, on Saturday 30th November 2024.
Originating from conversations with local business owners at the Urban Winery in 2018, we had a vision of Ahuriri coming alive with the best music, food and...
Date: Saturday 30 November
Where: Collins Street, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The biggest market in Hawkes Bay.Well over 60 stalls to explore.Well worth a visit.
Wet or fine you will find market open.
Sunday morning its not to far.
Beside the Ocean and next to the Spa.
Grab a coffee,Kiwi Kai or try some really tasty Thai.
Quirky collectibles,freshest fruit and some of...
Date: Sunday 13 October to Sunday 2 March
Where: Napier Sunday Markets, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying...
Date: Sunday 13 October to Sunday 12 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free admission to see the cauldron of national first-class cricket, a match between the two teams that have lifted this Shield over the past two seasons!
People pay big bucks to watch this in England, but we're all about free admission to see the training ground of test cricket, a hard-fought...
Date: Thursday 28 November to Sunday 1 December
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions 2024/2025
Get Ready for a Sunny Hawke’s Bay Summer As the Church Road Live Gwen Summer Sessions Make Their Return! Join Us at Church Road for Six Sunday Afternoons Filled with Live Acoustic Performances from some of Hawke’s Bay’s Top Talent. Relax in the...
Date: Sunday 3 November to Sunday 13 April
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce
When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library
When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library
Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Tuesday 22 October to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 5 November to Tuesday 3 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Storytime
When: Tuesdays, 11am Where: Taradale Library
Storytime is a half-hour - forty-five-minute programme of songs and various picture books from our collection being read. Some of our Storytimes are themed and either a craft or an activity accompanies them. Suitable for preschoolers and...
Date: Tuesday 15 October to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A new era begins in 2024 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
U3A Mah Jong Group meets on Wednesday mornings in the Hastings War Memorial Library.
For more information please contact U3A Hastings.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 9 October to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 7 November to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in this fierce and funny new play.
1964: Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under John Gielgud’s...
Date: Thursday 5 December
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sanctuary Sounds is a not-for-profit music festival showcasing an eclectic mix of music from all over New Zealand and abroad. The 3 day festival is a true grassroots experience, held on a rural property in Takapau, Central Hawkes Bay, where you will find yourself immersed in music, art, food and...
Date: Friday 6 December to Sunday 8 December
Where: Sanctuary Sounds, Takapau, Central Hawke's Bay
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its return to Flaxmere! You don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest!
Impact Pro Wrestling has been entertaining fans up and down the country for more than 20 years and has seen many of its talented wrestlers go on to perform in WWE,...
Date: Friday 6 December
Where: Flaxmere Community Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for something to do for your "Xmas Do"?
Or do you want to grab a handful of friends and do something fun?
Flaming Mojo is Hawkes Bay's premier Dinner Theatre Company specialising in providing high-quality, interactive entertainment.
Why not add murder to the menu and incorporate an...
Date: Friday 15 November to Friday 13 December
Where: The Old Mill, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
100% fun 100% African 100% joy
Cirque Africa is produced and directed by ‘Papa Africa’ aka Winston
Ruddle, the director who brought us the HIT BROADWAY SHOW CIRQUE MOTHER
AFRICA. Cirque Africa is coming to Australia in 2024 with a brand new
show featuring the very best talent from across...
Date: Friday 6 December
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a good ole fashion community Car Boot Sale! Browse through a wide selection of pre-loved treasures, from clothing to homeware items, all at bargain prices. Whether you're a seller looking to declutter or a buyer in search of finds, our monthly car boot sale has something for everyone....
Date: Saturday 2 November to Saturday 7 December
Where: Hastings City Elim Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience. This is where the locals shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to create your own locally sourced meals at home. Enjoy some of the best produce from around...
Date: Saturday 12 October to Saturday 18 January
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Havelock Handmade Market will return on the 3rd of February 2024 (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm first Saturday of every month except January). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 2 November to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a fun-filled family day to get in the spirit of Christmas. Visit Santa's grotto and take your photo with Santa. Gloucester street will be filled with entertainment including yummy local food, face painting, bouncy castles, big bubbles and you can try your hand at street art or making...
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: ANZ Taradale, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Wonder Markets - Crafting Community, Creating Wonder.
Nestled in the picturesque Waikoko Gardens at the Hawke's Bay Showgrounds, Wonder Markets have become a celebration of local craftsmanship. With over 90 meticulously curated stalls, each offering unique, handcrafted treasures, the market...
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: Waikoko Gardens, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Open all year round. Book by appointment, anytime
Looking for the perfect school holiday activity? Look no further!
Immersive Escape Rooms .... $35 per person
- Challenge your wits, test your teamwork, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
- Choose between helping Sherlock, Saving...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Saturday 21 December
Where: Beyond the Box Escape Rooms, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
-...
Date: Saturday 12 October to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready for the jolliest event of the year!
Join us for a festive extravaganza at Hawke's Bay Christmas at the Park at the Mitre 10 Park Hastings, where the spirit of the season comes alive in the most spectacular way. It's a Christmas celebration like no other, and we're bringing a...
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: Mitre 10 Sports Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its return to Napier! You don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest!
Impact Pro Wrestling has been entertaining fans up and down the country for more than 20 years and has seen many of its talented wrestlers go on to perform in WWE,...
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Friday 18 October to Friday 13 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Z Manu World Champs will hit RERETAUNGA Hastings with an official qualifier event at Havelock North Village Pool on Saturday 14 December.
We’re set to find 8 finalists across both the Manu and Freestyle divisions who will go head-to-head at the Grand Final in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, on...
Date: Saturday 14 December
Where: Havelock North Village Pool , Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 12 October to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Grant Haua Explosion….See the former Swamp Thing rocker and Solo Acoustic Maestro Grant Haua in his final form, reunited with his Swamp Brother Michael Barker on Drums and Hurricane Elis' Brian Franks on bass, a night of acoustic and electric fretwork fireworks that's not to be missed.
A...
Date: Saturday 14 December
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 15 October to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
RED HOT CHILI PREPPERS - World No#1 tribute to the living legends that are RHCP !
... everything else is BOLLOCKS ! !
Enjoy all favourite hits performed in a 2.5-hour show by world class international musicians
The 30 song setlist includes - By The Way, Scar Tissue, Dani California, Zephyr...
Date: Thursday 19 December
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Doors Live keep the magical legends of The Doors alive with authenticity
Europe's best tribute... everything else is bollocks !
Enjoy being transported back in time as all the favourite hits from The Doors are performed in a 2.5-hour show
The setlist includes - Light My Fire, Break on...
Date: Friday 20 December
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 19 October to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Fresh baked slow fermented sourdough bread.
Create Christmas Baked goodies made with sourdough.
Farmhouse Kitchen Christmas Crackers
Christmas Stollen
Sourdough Chocolate Chip Christmas Biscuits
Go home with freshly baked goodies, recipe’s, some starter and the skills learned to do...
Date: Saturday 21 December
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The annual Cape Estate Boxing Day Festival is here for the 9th occasion. Join us for an unforgettable day filled with incredible tunes, good food, fine beverages and great company amongst family and friends.
Whether you’re a festival regular or a first-timer, this event promises something...
Date: Thursday 26 December
Where: Cape Estate, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience. This is where the locals shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to create your own locally sourced meals at home. Enjoy some of the best produce from around...
Date: Saturday 12 October to Saturday 18 January
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
-...
Date: Saturday 12 October to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The biggest market in Hawkes Bay.Well over 60 stalls to explore.Well worth a visit.
Wet or fine you will find market open.
Sunday morning its not to far.
Beside the Ocean and next to the Spa.
Grab a coffee,Kiwi Kai or try some really tasty Thai.
Quirky collectibles,freshest fruit and some of...
Date: Sunday 13 October to Sunday 2 March
Where: Napier Sunday Markets, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying...
Date: Sunday 13 October to Sunday 12 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It's Friday night under lights to watch the Central Stags take on the Cantabs! Dream11 Super Smash returns to Napier, two matchdays this month and both of them are T20 doubleheaders with the Central Hinds' game from 2.10:PM and then the Stags under lights from 5.55:PM so you can enjoy the whole day...
Date: Friday 17 January
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A fabulous way to start the year as our fiddler, accordionist and singers romp through the best of Irish and Scottish ballads, jigs, jokes and patriotic songs!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Bonavenutre Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Alex Foster-Winder
Russell Dixon
Tracey...
Date: Wednesday 22 January
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A fabulous way to start the year as our fiddler, accordionist and singers romp through the best of Irish and Scottish ballads, jigs, jokes and patriotic songs!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Bonavenutre Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Alex Foster-Winder
Russell Dixon
Tracey...
Date: Thursday 23 January
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Liven up you weeknight with a game under lights watching the big-hitting Central Stags take on the defending Dream11 Super Smash champions, the Auckland Aces!
Dream11 Super Smash returns to Napier, this is the second of the two matchdays this month and both of them are T20 doubleheaders with the...
Date: Wednesday 29 January
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
BOHM PRESENTS
SARAH MILLICAN
Late Bloomer
When Sarah Millican was a child, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til’ she was 16.
Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop.
In Late Bloomer,...
Date: Thursday 30 January
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
-...
Date: Saturday 12 October to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The biggest market in Hawkes Bay.Well over 60 stalls to explore.Well worth a visit.
Wet or fine you will find market open.
Sunday morning its not to far.
Beside the Ocean and next to the Spa.
Grab a coffee,Kiwi Kai or try some really tasty Thai.
Quirky collectibles,freshest fruit and some of...
Date: Sunday 13 October to Sunday 2 March
Where: Napier Sunday Markets, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions 2024/2025
Get Ready for a Sunny Hawke’s Bay Summer As the Church Road Live Gwen Summer Sessions Make Their Return! Join Us at Church Road for Six Sunday Afternoons Filled with Live Acoustic Performances from some of Hawke’s Bay’s Top Talent. Relax in the...
Date: Sunday 3 November to Sunday 13 April
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're back for another year and it's set to be bigger and better than before!
With some fresh new wineries taking part from the Te Awanga coastline, a new tasting village down variety lane, boutique winery pop up's in more areas across the festival, masterclasses and exciting promotions from...
Date: Saturday 8 February
Where: Elephant Hill Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at your local Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon!
Open to Kiwi kids aged 6 to 15 years.
It's a fun and rewarding day out for Everyone.
Kids of all sporting abilities swim, cycle, and run their way around age-appropriate courses, either as an individual or as a team of two.
...
Date: Wednesday 12 February
Where: Hawke's Bay Community Fitness Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
What could be better than spending Valentine's Day with your sweetheart watching the Central Stags smash Canterbury in the national one-day Ford Trophy campaign? There's no love lost between these two teams, so grab your heart-shaped chocolates and soak up this totally FREE day's entertainment -...
Date: Friday 14 February
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It is 1930 and the reunion of the cast and crew of 'The Mother of Pearls', our glorious Premiere, that opened our auspicious Opera House in 1915 yet ended in such ghastly grisliness.
You will be served Martinis, canapes and red herrings at Cedric's cocktail bar. Feathers will fly, heads will...
Date: Friday 14 February to Saturday 15 February
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Set against the backdrop of the iconic Opera House be transported to a different era by 'Cabaret singer Jessie Cassin and award-winning musical director Robin Kelly as they present "Love and War," a curated collection from the Great American Songbook, spanning 1918-1939.
The show celebrates...
Date: Friday 14 February to Saturday 15 February
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Central Stags are getting down to the business end of the national one-day Ford Trophy campaign and it's a totally Free day's entertainment to see them at McLean Park for the last time this season (Finals are in Dunedin this year)
You're free to come and go as you please, so it's a great...
Date: Tuesday 18 February
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Agri-innovators, top-flight speakers and two full days of networking are the promise of the 2025 East Coast Farming Expo.
The two day event (February 19 -20) is aimed at East Coast sheep and beef farmers. It’s touted as a chance to fill one’s cup with a focus on reconnection, education and a...
Date: Wednesday 19 February to Thursday 20 February
Where: Wairoa Racecourse, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
-...
Date: Saturday 12 October to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The biggest market in Hawkes Bay.Well over 60 stalls to explore.Well worth a visit.
Wet or fine you will find market open.
Sunday morning its not to far.
Beside the Ocean and next to the Spa.
Grab a coffee,Kiwi Kai or try some really tasty Thai.
Quirky collectibles,freshest fruit and some of...
Date: Sunday 13 October to Sunday 2 March
Where: Napier Sunday Markets, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
International cricket under lights in Napier - how good! Mates, vibes, sun for the first innings and then the light towers go on for the chase. An all-new season of cricket is on, round up a crew & we’ll see you there supporting our New Zealand WHITE FERNS!
PS, working? Got the kids? Come in...
Date: Tuesday 4 March
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Featuring the best of 70s and 80s musicals: Phantom, Les Mis, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Cabaret and more!
Featuring:
Russell Dixon
Kate Lineham
Rebecca Wright
Matt Pike
John Bayne
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 25 Feb - 28 Mar 2025
Concerts start...
Date: Wednesday 5 March
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Featuring the best of 70s and 80s musicals: Phantom, Les Mis, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Cabaret and more!
Featuring:
Russell Dixon
Kate Lineham
Rebecca Wright
Matt Pike
John Bayne
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 25 Feb - 28 Mar 2025
Concerts start...
Date: Thursday 6 March
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions 2024/2025
Get Ready for a Sunny Hawke’s Bay Summer As the Church Road Live Gwen Summer Sessions Make Their Return! Join Us at Church Road for Six Sunday Afternoons Filled with Live Acoustic Performances from some of Hawke’s Bay’s Top Talent. Relax in the...
Date: Sunday 3 November to Sunday 13 April
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Discover fresh, practical ideas that enhance both your living spaces, your lifestyle and your well being at the Hawke’s Bay Better Home and Living Show! Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to make eco inspired changes the Hawke’s Bay Better Home and Living Show has everything you...
Date: Friday 28 March to Sunday 30 March
Where: Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Saturday International cricket in Napier - how good! Mates, vibes, sun and exciting cricket action to bring it all together
McLean Park, Napier
Gates Open: 10am
Match Start Time: 11am
50 overs per side
Date: Saturday 29 March
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
-...
Date: Saturday 12 October to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions 2024/2025
Get Ready for a Sunny Hawke’s Bay Summer As the Church Road Live Gwen Summer Sessions Make Their Return! Join Us at Church Road for Six Sunday Afternoons Filled with Live Acoustic Performances from some of Hawke’s Bay’s Top Talent. Relax in the...
Date: Sunday 3 November to Sunday 13 April
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Roll up. Roll up. Roll up!
Welcome to the 10th anniversary season of New Zealand's largest and most fabulous traveling festival/fair!
The Extravaganza Fair! Summer Tour 2024 - 2025 !!!
The Extravaganza Fair is a community-centred event with a creative and sustainable focus. It is a family...
Date: Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April
Where: Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A stellar cast led by Karl, Marian and Ben take you on a whirlwind, worldwide, musical journey including hits from Spain, France, USA, Australia and our own kiwiana songs!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Ben Makisi
Derek Hill
Hank Trenton
Mike Booth
Pete France
Grant...
Date: Wednesday 30 April
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A stellar cast led by Karl, Marian and Ben take you on a whirlwind, worldwide, musical journey including hits from Spain, France, USA, Australia and our own kiwiana songs!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Ben Makisi
Derek Hill
Hank Trenton
Mike Booth
Pete France
Grant...
Date: Thursday 1 May
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Show Not to Be Missed!
The Boss’ Bruce Springsteen Experience Is an International Level Show Honouring the Timeless Music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
With a Full Nine-piece Line-up, the Boss Presents Bruce’s Music at a Captivating Level of Visual and Audio Excitement....
Date: Saturday 3 May
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An elegant concert of famous ballads, opera, classical and music theatre songs passionately presented by this supremely talented quartet.
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Ben Makisi
Derek Hill
Amanda Atlas
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 12 May - 16 June 2025
Concerts start 11am...
Date: Wednesday 4 June
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An elegant concert of famous ballads, opera, classical and music theatre songs passionately presented by this supremely talented quartet.
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Ben Makisi
Derek Hill
Amanda Atlas
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 12 May - 16 June 2025
Concerts start 11am...
Date: Thursday 5 June
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Matariki Mahuika is a people-powered Matariki project that involves welcoming people to share the warmth of their fire on beaches right around Aoetaroa New Zealand.
A tradition that began in Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke's Bay in 2023, this DIY celebration has seen many thousands of people answer the...
Date: Saturday 21 June
Where: The beach, Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Complete with band, we celebrate male ensembles like Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Beatles, Everly Brothers, Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, Queen, The Platters...the list goes on!
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Matt Pike
Mike Booth
Pete France
Grant...
Date: Wednesday 9 July
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Complete with band, we celebrate male ensembles like Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Beatles, Everly Brothers, Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, Queen, The Platters...the list goes on!
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Matt Pike
Mike Booth
Pete France
Grant...
Date: Thursday 10 July
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Many of our favourite artists present this flag waving, mad, musical mayhem, promising Gilbert and Sullivan, war songs, ballads, singalongs, jokes and much frivolity!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Alex Foster-Winder
Cameron Barclay (TBC)
Benjamin Makisi
Amanda Atlas
Derek Hill
Tracey Collins...
Date: Wednesday 3 September
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Many of our favourite artists present this flag waving, mad, musical mayhem, promising Gilbert and Sullivan, war songs, ballads, singalongs, jokes and much frivolity!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Alex Foster-Winder
Cameron Barclay (TBC)
Benjamin Makisi
Amanda Atlas
Derek Hill
Tracey Collins...
Date: Thursday 4 September
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Our singers and band present hit songs from the 50s, a decade where music defined the optimism, romance, coolness and charm of the era, with simply the best songs!
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Alex Foster-Winder
Cameron Barclay (TBC)
Matt Pike
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 6...
Date: Wednesday 15 October
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Our singers and band present hit songs from the 50s, a decade where music defined the optimism, romance, coolness and charm of the era, with simply the best songs!
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Alex Foster-Winder
Cameron Barclay (TBC)
Matt Pike
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 6...
Date: Thursday 16 October
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Touring in 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody!
Immerse yourself in the spectacle, grandeur and energy of the world’s greatest Rock band with Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic, celebrating the legacy of Queen and Freddie Mercury.
Bringing big...
Date: Thursday 16 October
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Christmas, Santa, surprises, carols, songs, singalongs, fun, jokes, laughter, fiddling, madness and love to celebrate the end of another great year of music!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Marian Burns
Charlotte West
Kate Lineham
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 18 November - 19...
Date: Wednesday 26 November
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Christmas, Santa, surprises, carols, songs, singalongs, fun, jokes, laughter, fiddling, madness and love to celebrate the end of another great year of music!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Marian Burns
Charlotte West
Kate Lineham
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 18 November - 19...
Date: Thursday 27 November
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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