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Turning houses into homes for over 30 years!
The Hawke’s Bay Home & Garden Show is packed with over 190 exhibitors you will find all the ideas and information that you need to transform your surroundings into the space you’ve always dreamed of. Be thrilled by the variety, amazed by the...
Date: Friday 29 August to Sunday 31 August
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
NZIFF 2025 is coming to Hawke's Bay!
This year's festival features a hand-picked selection from the world’s most glamorous and influential film festival, with bold new works, major prize-winners and future classics from around the globe. Couldn’t make it to the red carpet this year? No...
Date: Thursday 28 August to Sunday 7 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In 2025, Ngā Whanaunga: Aotearoa New Zealand’s Best, the best of Māori and Pasifika filmmaking now alongside the best films made by everyone in Aotearoa. Wairoa Māori Film Festival founder Leo Koziol (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Rakaipaaka) and Pollywood Film Festival founder Craig Fasi (Niue)...
Date: Saturday 30 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This immersive portrait of the time John and Yoko spent living in Greenwich Village is a vivid time capsule of America in the early 70s. A time of extreme political polarisation which may seem uncannily familiar.
Escaping the backlash from The Beatles’ dramatic breakup, John Lennon and wife...
Date: Saturday 30 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for an unforgettable experience at ’The Circus’, where excitement and wonder come alive under the grand big top! Prepare to be amazed by exhilarating performers showcasing death-defying acts that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
From the heart-pounding thrills of the Globe of...
Date: Friday 29 August to Sunday 14 September
Where: Havelock North Village Green, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Brazilian filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho painstakingly recreates the Recife of the 70s dictatorship years in this sprawling, colourful spy thriller like no other. Winner of Best Director and Best Actor at Cannes.
Following up his incendiary crowd-pleaser Bacarau and haunting cinema memory...
Date: Saturday 30 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This winter Napier's fashion scene is coming to life with a curated series of instore events, styling sessions, giveaways, drinks, gifts with purchase and creative showcases, co-labs and more!
Each event is hosted by local retailers, with some teaming up with neighbouring stores, cafes and...
Date: Saturday 16 August to Sunday 31 August
Where: Napier CBD Various Locations, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Elephant Hill Winery for an unforgettable evening in support of Hastings and Napier Women's Refuges, Family VIP Services.
Returning for its second year, guests will enjoy canapés, signature cocktails, and a three-course dinner with premium wines drawn from the cellar. MC'd by the...
Date: Saturday 30 August
Where: Elephant Hill Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The uncharted highs and crashing lows of Jacinda Ardern’s time at the helm of Aotearoa get their due in an intimate-access international documentary about state power and human vulnerability.
“I had two goals in COVID: to save people’s lives and keep everyone together. And I did one. But...
Date: Saturday 30 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bannerman – Fireside and Live at Crab Farm.
An intimate evening of food, live music and our cosy fire.
Join us for a soul-stirring night at Crab Farm as we welcome Bannerman for an intimate live concert, set in our rustic restaurant.
Saturday 30th August - 6pm
Shared table seating with...
Date: Saturday 30 August
Where: Crab Farm Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
After another sold-out edition in July, Liquid returns to the top of Te Mata Peak. Join us on Saturday 30 August at Peak House for another evening of deep, soulful drum & bass, this time featuring a very special guest from Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, Chiccoreli (Fokuz / Space Cadet).
A longtime...
Date: Saturday 30 August
Where: Peak House, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Set amongst the rugged countryside of Western Ireland, Christopher Abbot (Poor Things) and Barry Keoghan (Saltburn) deliver standout performances in a thriller that is as shocking as the landscape is serene.
This thriller about two rival farming families in Ireland turns neighbours from hell...
Date: Saturday 30 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier hosts a vibrant Sunday market known as the Napier Sunday Market. This is held every Sunday from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 26 Marine Parade, right beside the ocean and next to the Napier's Ocean Spa complex. This market is the largest in Hawke’s Bay, featuring over 60 stalls offering a diverse...
Date: Sunday 17 August to Sunday 14 December
Where: Napier Sunday Market, 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 17 August to Sunday 4 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Taradale Sunday Market. Held weekly at the Mahoe Guide Hall in Greenmeadows. Napier's only weekly indoor Market. With Food carts outside and Stalls inside there is something for everyone. A chance for local artists to share their talent. Goods range from baking, fresh flowers, plants, jewellery,...
Date: Sunday 17 August to Sunday 14 December
Where: The Mahoe Guide Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Taradale Sunday Market, Held weekly from 9am-1pm inside the Guide Hall in Greenmeadows. A community market with local Artists and vendors. Great gifts, fresh flowers, foodtrucks, metal art, steampunk, shoecharms, sewing, knitting, spells, 3d printing, charms, crystals, candles, cards, Kawakawa balm...
Date: Sunday 17 August to Sunday 19 October
Where: The Mahoe Guide Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Raoul Peck, the acclaimed documentary chronicler of power in America, looks to George Orwell’s writing of 1984 as a prescient guide to our modern era of Trumpian rule and reality manipulation.
British writer George Orwell recognised that organised lying is a key tool for those who prop up...
Date: Sunday 31 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A portrait of one of Aotearoa’s greatest living artists by one of our greatest documentary filmmakers. You should expect something special, and that’s what you get.
Dame Robin White may well be one of New Zealand’s most significant living artists, but Dame Gaylene Preston resists that kind...
Date: Sunday 31 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Vinyl, drinks, food, more vinyl!! Bar is open! Entry is free! Vinyl Day at warm and welcoming Urban Winery with Rockstuff Records! Dig the crates, quench your thirst, soak up the sounds! Vinyl Day is happening again on Sunday 31 August.
The greatest & latest records, the finest wines, beautiful...
Date: Sunday 31 August
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bay Skate's skateboard lessons are continuing on throughout Term 3! Every Friday and Sunday, grab your mates, grab your board and head on down to Bay Skate and watch how your skateboard journey progresses. These lessons are suited for both beginners and intermediate to advanced skaters. We have a...
Date: Sunday 31 August
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A progressive teacher brings new methods to a village in Burgos on the eve of the Spanish Civil War, whilst in present day Catalonia a woman searches for answers as to the whereabouts of her great-grandfather’s remains.
Catalan filmmaker Patricia Font in her sophomore feature takes us to...
Date: Sunday 31 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
What would you do if you won the lottery? Charles answers the age-old question by inviting his favourite former folk duo to his remote island, where the estranged band members prove that some flames never die...
Charles (Tim Key) is an eccentric widower who lives remotely on picturesque Wallis...
Date: Sunday 31 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
What is love? Through the stories of a straight woman and a gay man, Haugerud defies conventions with humor and compassion, in an eloquent and moving masterwork on human relations in the 21st century.
The age-old question finds a contemporary and adult declination in Dag Johan Haugerud’s...
Date: Sunday 31 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Presented by: Carter Entertainment
We invite you to join us for a night celebrating the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, as we present the music of one of the world's most iconic bands - from the songs they wrote, to the songs covered, to the songs they wrote for others
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Date: Sunday 31 August
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This is a charitable event run by the Mabin family from their farm. The Spring opening of this private property provides a limited and not to be missed opportunity to meet friends or bring your family to experience these grounds blooming with drifts of daffodils, set amongst mature trees and...
Date: Monday 1 September to Sunday 14 September
Where: Taniwha Daffodils, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Kia kaha te reo Māori! Let’s make the Māori language strong.
Hastings District Libraries is celebrating a whole month of te reo Māori. Put yourself to the test with our challenges designed for the whole whānau!
Register on the Hastings District Libraries website, complete challenges,...
Date: Monday 1 September to Tuesday 30 September
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Kia kaha te reo Māori! Let’s make the Māori language strong.
Hastings District Libraries is celebrating a whole month of te reo Māori. Put yourself to the test with our challenges designed for the whole whānau!
Register on the Hastings District Libraries website, complete challenges,...
Date: Monday 1 September to Tuesday 30 September
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Kia kaha te reo Māori! Let’s make the Māori language strong.
Hastings District Libraries is celebrating a whole month of te reo Māori. Put yourself to the test with our challenges designed for the whole whānau!
Register on the Hastings District Libraries website, complete challenges,...
Date: Monday 1 September to Tuesday 30 September
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Dardenne brothers’ return with a deeply affecting drama exploring the lives of five teen mothers. Hopes and fears steer the young women towards bettering their lives for themselves and their children.
Young Mothers examines the lives of underprivileged teenagers as they come to terms...
Date: Monday 1 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
NZIFF 2025 is coming to Hawke's Bay!
This year's festival features a hand-picked selection from the world’s most glamorous and influential film festival, with bold new works, major prize-winners and future classics from around the globe. Couldn’t make it to the red carpet this year? No...
Date: Thursday 28 August to Sunday 7 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A teenage girl recounts her crush for her teacher through the pages of a memoir. The winner of the Golden Bear 2025 is a lucid and tender chronicle of the unforgettable experience of first love.
Originally intended as the second chapter in his trilogy and released in Norway as such, Dag Johan...
Date: Monday 1 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ahmet stumbles upon a forest rave at the edge of his local village, where he finds the escape he’s been desperately seeking in Georgi M. Unkovski’s loveable debut, the first ever Macedonian film to be awarded at Sundance.
Still reeling from the death of their mother and wife, Ahmet’s...
Date: Monday 1 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live open-mic poetry for readers and listeners. Free of charge. Meetings start promptly. MC Jeremy Roberts 021 027 98395. This is a safe environment for our community to share their written work and have their voices heard. There are a number of regular attendees and the atmosphere is one of...
Date: Monday 2 June to Sunday 1 February
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Plunging through the corridors of a surgical ward, this frantic Swiss drama charts the pulse-racing worklife of an overstretched, underappreciated nursing professional.
“I’m so sorry, it’s just the two of us today.” This is nurse Floria’s constant refrain as she darts from one...
Date: Monday 1 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, 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 13 May to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, 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 3 June to Tuesday 2 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Flaxmere Book Chat Group meets at Flaxmere Library every second Tuesday, 10.30 - 11.30am. All welcome!
You can also check out our Readers' Blog to read some reviews of books enjoyed by the group.
We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Tuesday 13 May to Tuesday 9 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A young girl scrambles to prepare a high-stakes birthday cake for a dictator amidst the dangers and deprivations of the Gulf War in this irresistibly scrappy Caméra d'Or-winner from Iraq.
Nine-year-old Lamia (Banin Ahmad Nayef in a spectacular debut) lives with her grandmother Bibi and...
Date: Tuesday 2 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Panic around a new digital Big Brother era underpins a clever, absurdist send-up of bourgeois hypocrisy, as a married couple are put on the spot by their daughter’s all-pervasive telepathy.
Germany has a thorny history with mass intelligence gathering, and a continued vigilance around data...
Date: Tuesday 2 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Laura and Betty seem to be poles apart. Laura, a young, city dwelling music student, lives in an apartment with her boyfriend; Betty has an adult son and lives alone in rural Germany. Their lives are thrown together after a car accident leaves Laura in the care of the older woman. Despite...
Date: Tuesday 2 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Kids Sing is the annual school choral festival for children up to Year 8.
An evening concert for friends and whanau will be held in celebration of all the work each choir put into preparing for this year's festival.
Awards will be given out at the end of the concert to the top choir and the...
Date: Tuesday 2 September
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along to a great night of rock n roll every Tuesday night from 7pm until 9pm listen to great music and enjoy dancing to those great old rock n roll songs learn new moves and if you are just starting out we have some very good experienced dancers who will help you , we have a monthly social...
Date: Tuesday 26 August to Tuesday 23 December
Where: Napier RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Returning from last year’s Festival to screen alongside the rest of his Sex Dreams Love trilogy, Dag Johan Haugerud’s comic drama takes a candid and refreshing look at modern gender roles.
There has hardly been an investigation on contemporary male identity and sexuality as candid,...
Date: Tuesday 2 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, 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: Wednesday 3 September
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Set amongst the rugged countryside of Western Ireland, Christopher Abbot (Poor Things) and Barry Keoghan (Saltburn) deliver standout performances in a thriller that is as shocking as the landscape is serene.
This thriller about two rival farming families in Ireland turns neighbours from hell...
Date: Wednesday 3 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
What would you do if you won the lottery? Charles answers the age-old question by inviting his favourite former folk duo to his remote island, where the estranged band members prove that some flames never die...
Charles (Tim Key) is an eccentric widower who lives remotely on picturesque Wallis...
Date: Wednesday 3 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
One of the standouts of Cannes 2025, Carla Simón’s personal exploration of the restlessness of a young woman without parents is a poignant example of the healing power of cinema.
After winning the Berlin Golden Bear with Alcarràs (2022), Spanish director Carla Simón looks back into her...
Date: Wednesday 3 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his infamous brand of cheeky 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 a great table, enjoy great food...
Date: Wednesday 20 August to Wednesday 17 December
Where: Clive Hotel, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for an unforgettable experience at ’The Circus’, where excitement and wonder come alive under the grand big top! Prepare to be amazed by exhilarating performers showcasing death-defying acts that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
From the heart-pounding thrills of the Globe of...
Date: Friday 29 August to Sunday 14 September
Where: Havelock North Village Green, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A grieving brother finds an unlikely connection at a support group for siblings who have lost a twin, but his burgeoning bromance threatens to turn into something darker in this uncomfortably sharp-witted comedy.
When his brother is suddenly killed in a car accident, estranged sibling Roman...
Date: Wednesday 3 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, 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
Ahmet stumbles upon a forest rave at the edge of his local village, where he finds the escape he’s been desperately seeking in Georgi M. Unkovski’s loveable debut, the first ever Macedonian film to be awarded at Sundance.
Still reeling from the death of their mother and wife, Ahmet’s...
Date: Thursday 4 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A progressive teacher brings new methods to a village in Burgos on the eve of the Spanish Civil War, whilst in present day Catalonia a woman searches for answers as to the whereabouts of her great-grandfather’s remains.
Catalan filmmaker Patricia Font in her sophomore feature takes us to...
Date: Thursday 4 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Mattias spends his days pretending to be someone else, offering companionship to strangers in need. Bernhard Wenger’s unsettling drama quietly dissects loneliness, identity and the cost of always performing.
“Peacock or Chameleon – one or the other, at the same time, or both at different...
Date: Thursday 4 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Panic around a new digital Big Brother era underpins a clever, absurdist send-up of bourgeois hypocrisy, as a married couple are put on the spot by their daughter’s all-pervasive telepathy.
Germany has a thorny history with mass intelligence gathering, and a continued vigilance around data...
Date: Thursday 4 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a delicious evening hosted by Millton Winery and Malo Restaurant.
Thursday 4 September | 5.30pm | $145pp | At Malo Restaurant, Havelock North
Enjoy canapés followed by four expertly crafted courses from the Malo team, each perfectly matched with exceptional wines from Millton.
...
Date: Thursday 4 September
Where: Malo Restaurant, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Waipawa Musical & Dramatic Society invites you to follow the yellow brick road to the CHB Municipal Theatre in Waipawa, as they bring to life L.Frank Baum's beloved classic—The Wizard of Oz! (RSC version)
Join Dorothy and her unforgettable friends on an enchanting journey through the...
Date: Thursday 4 September to Saturday 13 September
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
An unsettling, sinister slow-burn thriller, Samuel Van Grinsven unites rising star Dacre Montgomery with Phantom Thread’s Vicky Krieps and New Zealand’s own Sarah Peirse for a supernatural chiller like no other.
In an icy, shadow-stricken Queenstown, the unexpected suicide of Elizabeth has...
Date: Thursday 4 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Art for Tots is a fun, art-making experience for under-fives, which takes inspiration from current exhibitions at the Gallery, as well as from the environment and wider community. Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling.
...
Date: Friday 4 July to Friday 5 December
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, 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 25 July to Friday 19 September
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This immersive portrait of the time John and Yoko spent living in Greenwich Village is a vivid time capsule of America in the early 70s. A time of extreme political polarisation which may seem uncannily familiar.
Escaping the backlash from The Beatles’ dramatic breakup, John Lennon and wife...
Date: Friday 5 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
One of the standouts of Cannes 2025, Carla Simón’s personal exploration of the restlessness of a young woman without parents is a poignant example of the healing power of cinema.
After winning the Berlin Golden Bear with Alcarràs (2022), Spanish director Carla Simón looks back into her...
Date: Friday 5 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A woman navigates the experience of motherhood as a deaf person in a hearing world in Eva Libertad’s crowd-pleasing, feel-good drama which collected the Panaroma Audience Award at Berlin this year.
Based on the award-winning short of the same name, Spanish filmmaker Eva Libertad’s debut...
Date: Friday 5 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A long overdue documentary tribute to one of nation’s best loved songwriters, charting Don McGlashan’s storied career from arty punk upstart to one of the strongest voices in the chorus of Aotearoa’s national identity.
Whether through his influential bands, acclaimed solo career, or...
Date: Friday 5 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Peace, love, and roller skates! We're throwing it back at our 60s/70s Roller Disco. Bust out the bell bottoms, flower crowns, and tie-dye tees for a night of groovy tunes and good vibes. From funk to classic rock, we’ll be skating through the decades in true retro style. Can you dig it?
Date: Friday 5 September
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Set in a gay-laxy far, far away this crowd pleasing and proudly queer Aussie adult animation delights with its vivid, candy-coloured palette, kinky sense of humour and catchy, upbeat musical numbers.
Dumped on her 23rd birthday for being too clingy, anxious and introverted Princess Saira...
Date: Friday 5 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
the Havelock Handmade Market has been running for 15 years, each month we have an incredible lineup of talented local artisans and crafters who join us. The market is tucked away in Gibson Court, down the alleyway next to Peak Pizza and accessible from the arcade next to At E's Cafe. Come along and...
Date: Saturday 7 June to Saturday 6 December
Where: Gibson Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
If you missed out on the Fabric-a-brac sewing and fabric market in Waipawa in June, don't despair. You still have a chance to pick up more fabulous vintage and modern fabric, sewing supplies, patterns, buttons, zips and haberdashery at bargain prices. This special MOP-UP POP-UP sale will be running...
Date: Saturday 6 September
Where: Tavistock Hotel, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Celebrate our talented young classical musicians at Hawke's Bay Young Musician of the Year 2025!
This YMY Preliminary concert is a highly affordable option for audiences to enjoy a daytime concert by young pianists, instrumentalists and singers. Check the programme online to decide if you want...
Date: Saturday 6 September
Where: The Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Step into Russell Park as it comes alive with the vibrant energy of the Spring Market Day. Wander through 60+ stalls featuring the finest local produce, artisan crafts, and handmade treasures, each piece lovingly created to celebrate the best of our district.
After browsing, treat yourself to...
Date: Saturday 6 September
Where: Russell Park, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Looking for the perfect school holiday activity? Look no further!
Open 10-2pm Tuesday -Saturday in school holidays for walk in VR Chairs and Escape rooms
July Holiday Special - 6 VR Chair for the price of 5
Immersive Escape Rooms... $35 per person
- Challenge your wits, test your...
Date: Saturday 16 August to Saturday 4 October
Where: Beyond the Box Escape Rooms, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Celebrate Conservation Week 2025 by joining Department of Conservation Biodiversity Ranger, Michael McCandless, for a Walk and Talk around Te Whanganui-a-Orotu/Ahuriri Estuary walking track. Michael will talk about the work DOC does around the estuary, look at some of the more troublesome weeds and...
Date: Saturday 6 September
Where: Ahuriri Estuary, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Seven women reflect on the emotional cataclysm of World War II in Dame Gaylene Preston’s landmark contribution to Aotearoa’s collective memory, which has lost none of its raw power on its 30th anniversary.
When young New Zealanders were mobilised as soldiers and sent across the globe to...
Date: Saturday 6 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, 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 the 3 cheeses are provided
Just bring yourself, no prior experience is required.
Light refreshments...
Date: Saturday 6 September
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A young girl scrambles to prepare a high-stakes birthday cake for a dictator amidst the dangers and deprivations of the Gulf War in this irresistibly scrappy Caméra d'Or-winner from Iraq.
Nine-year-old Lamia (Banin Ahmad Nayef in a spectacular debut) lives with her grandmother Bibi and...
Date: Saturday 6 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This wacky and heartfelt comedy, from popular French standup Artus, follows two criminals on the lam who lay low at a summer camp for young adults with disabilities. A runaway hit at the French box office last year.
Following a jewel heist, two criminals, Lucien (Clovis Cornillac) and Paulo...
Date: Saturday 6 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A washed-up songwriter drowns his sorrows as his former collaborator triumphantly opens Oklahoma! on Broadway. A career-peak performance by Ethan Hawke powers Richard Linklater’s theatrical drama.
The best thing Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke) ever wrote was the song ‘Blue Moon’, a timeless...
Date: Saturday 6 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Early Nights with White Chapel Jak! We are hitting the road for winter and we want you with us!
Beloved for their feel-good grooves, powerhouse vocals, and contagious charisma, White Chapel Jak are taking their signature sound on the road—with lights out by ten.
This tour is tailor-made for...
Date: Saturday 6 September
Where: Crab Farm Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A special HBO concert with invited players from around the region. Jose Aparicio conducts a programme of Dvorak, Brahms, and Saint-Saens, featuring cellist Hyun Jae Lee.
Door sales only. Entry by koha (donation)
Date: Saturday 6 September
Where: St Paul's Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The much-loved and outrageously funny comedian KEVIN BLOODY WILSON is coming back to NZ in August & September with his new “Aussie Icon Tour”, performing again his funniest songs, hilarious stories and shooting down political correctness for his Kiwi fans supported by Jenny Talia from...
Date: Saturday 6 September
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A teenage girl recounts her crush for her teacher through the pages of a memoir. The winner of the Golden Bear 2025 is a lucid and tender chronicle of the unforgettable experience of first love.
Originally intended as the second chapter in his trilogy and released in Norway as such, Dag Johan...
Date: Saturday 6 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier hosts a vibrant Sunday market known as the Napier Sunday Market. This is held every Sunday from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 26 Marine Parade, right beside the ocean and next to the Napier's Ocean Spa complex. This market is the largest in Hawke’s Bay, featuring over 60 stalls offering a diverse...
Date: Sunday 17 August to Sunday 14 December
Where: Napier Sunday Market, 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 17 August to Sunday 4 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Taradale Sunday Market. Held weekly at the Mahoe Guide Hall in Greenmeadows. Napier's only weekly indoor Market. With Food carts outside and Stalls inside there is something for everyone. A chance for local artists to share their talent. Goods range from baking, fresh flowers, plants, jewellery,...
Date: Sunday 17 August to Sunday 14 December
Where: The Mahoe Guide Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Taradale Sunday Market, Held weekly from 9am-1pm inside the Guide Hall in Greenmeadows. A community market with local Artists and vendors. Great gifts, fresh flowers, foodtrucks, metal art, steampunk, shoecharms, sewing, knitting, spells, 3d printing, charms, crystals, candles, cards, Kawakawa balm...
Date: Sunday 17 August to Sunday 19 October
Where: The Mahoe Guide Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A woman navigates the experience of motherhood as a deaf person in a hearing world in Eva Libertad’s crowd-pleasing, feel-good drama which collected the Panaroma Audience Award at Berlin this year.
Based on the award-winning short of the same name, Spanish filmmaker Eva Libertad’s debut...
Date: Sunday 7 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In a future world where senior citizens are banished from society, a rebellious matriarch instead embarks on a fantastic Amazon adventure. Gabriel Mascaro’s film is an ode to life and freedom with no age restrictions.
In a dystopian Brazil of the near future, senior citizens are asked by the...
Date: Sunday 7 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Xpringtime is coming! Longer days, warm evenings, daffodils shining and birds singing. And to celebrate the change of seasons Octaviu choir will present a concert of Moonlight & Magic - a virtual picnic of melody and music. You will be able to imagine your self walking through Berkley Square to...
Date: Sunday 7 September
Where: Waiapu Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Dardenne brothers’ return with a deeply affecting drama exploring the lives of five teen mothers. Hopes and fears steer the young women towards bettering their lives for themselves and their children.
Young Mothers examines the lives of underprivileged teenagers as they come to terms...
Date: Sunday 7 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
For over 40 years, the iconic John Clarke tickled the funny bones of Australian and New Zealand audiences. Now, in this intimately produced documentary, hear his story in his own words.
When satirist John Clarke died in 2017, the world mourned an icon. A defining comedic voice who wrote and...
Date: Sunday 7 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Joachim Trier’s follow-up to his arthouse hit The Worst Person in the World, this piercing and ecstatically moving reflection on family and memory stars Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, and Elle Fanning.
“An exuberant, garrulous, self-aware picture about an ageing and egomaniac film...
Date: Sunday 7 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce
When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale 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 15 July to Tuesday 9 September
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 14 June to Saturday 13 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Nelson Park School proudly presents Oliver with a Twist — a vibrant, fun-filled adaptation of the classic tale with a modern, student-friendly spin! Our talented tamariki take to the stage with music, dance, and heart, brining this timeless story to life in a way that celebrates creativity and...
Date: Tuesday 9 September to Wednesday 10 September
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
On the second Tuesday of most months Association Française de Hawke's Bay shows a French language film at Focal Point Cinema in Havelock North.
Focal Point Cinema offers a variety of items for purchase. Your admission includes nibbles of "des baguette et des fromages" pre-film, 6:00-6:30,...
Date: Tuesday 9 September
Where: Focal Point Cinema Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Experience the magic of winter as we bring the chill to the Hawke's Bay with our 100% Frozen Ice Rink!
Immerse yourself on the Ice Rink that promises Real Ice, Real Fun, and Real Memories.
Whether you're a skilled skater or a first-timer, the rink welcomes all from 10 am to 10 pm. 10th...
Date: Wednesday 10 September to Sunday 5 October
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready for an evening packed with laughter, music, and true Kiwi spirit! Our talented tamariki will take the stage in Who Wants to be a Kiwi Legend? – a lively game show adventure through Aotearoa’s history, heroes, and culture.
With toe-tapping songs, vibrant costumes, and a few surprises...
Date: Thursday 11 September
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A stand up comedy show featuring comics currently touring the pro circuit for a variety of laughs.
Spend some time with our excellent comedians, longer sets from established performers. Settle in for the laughs.
Hosted by ; Karen Leslie - Hawkes Bay's own queen of Uncool; comic, actor, writer...
Date: Thursday 11 September
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier 48Hours Heats: A Cast and Crew Celebration!
Get ready to see your 48Hours films on the big screen!
This is your night, team Napier! The official Heats screening is a chance for all the amazing cast, crew members and supporters to come together and celebrate the incredible films...
Date: Friday 12 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A superb concert showcasing the talent of our finest young musicians.
Leading NZ concert pianist and educator, Dr Jian Liu will select the Young Musician of the Year from the six finalists previously chosen at the YMY Preliminary competition the weekend before - tickets also on Eventfinda.
...
Date: Friday 12 September
Where: The Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ka tākaro tātou! Join one of our kēmu board games sessions at the libraries and complete a challenge or two for Karawhiua
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Saturday 13 September
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Son De Cuba Trio - Fiesta Latina (Latin Dance Party)
The Boys are Back ! - Roberto and Raffa , Cuban vibes and Music !
Doors open 7pm with a Milonga [Tango ]till 9pm followed by the boys and with Live DJ set with your favorite Latin beats , Fiesta Latina
Cash bar on the night , Flight Rum...
Date: Saturday 13 September
Where: Hawkes Bay Latin Dance Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It's been awhile, but the STONE TRIBUTE PILOTS boys are back at the Paisley Stage, Napier, with their STP tribute act. Arguably the best STP tribute act in NZ if not Australasia. Come and check them out, always a great gig, always a great night.
Saturday 13th September
Presale tickets are $20...
Date: Saturday 13 September
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Discover the enchanting stories of Gwavas Homestead, its heritage gardens, and the ancient Puahanui Bush with fifth-generation owners Phyllida and Stuart Gibson.
Begin with morning tea in the homestead before exploring the 132-hectare protected forest, home to towering 600-year-old tōtara...
Date: Sunday 14 September to Sunday 19 October
Where: Gwavas Garden Homestead, Tikokino, Central Hawke's Bay
Conductor Joana Mallwitz takes the podium to conduct a stellar ensemble cast including American bass-baritone Michael Sumuel as the clever valet Figaro.
A profoundly humane comedy, Le Nozze di Figaro is a remarkable marriage of Mozart’s music at the height of his genius and one of the best...
Date: Sunday 14 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Performers at the Hastings Music Society Sunday 10th August 2pm in the historic St Matthews Anglican church are the
Giselle Clement - Soprano
Taylor Bevan - Clarinet
Kirsty McMinn-Collard - Soprano
Moana Woods - flute
Sounds of Hawkes Bay Chorus
Come and enjoy an afternoon featuring...
Date: Sunday 10 August to Sunday 9 November
Where: St Matthews Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Hastings Music Society presents, 'A Very Berry Concert' - featuring musical selections from members of the extended Berry Family.
Musical talent runs strong through the progeny of the late Pat and Ian Berry of Arataki Honey, so treat yourself to some Sunday afternoon delights including...
Date: Sunday 14 September
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
As a part of the national tour with Chamber Music New Zealand, the team from ‘The Old Dairy Factory’,
bring three movies to life: 'The Kid', 'The Pawn Shop' and 'A Dog’s Life', all with new fresh music of today, composed by David Selfe.
This magical fusion of cinema and live...
Date: Sunday 14 September
Where: CHB Museum, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Prepare yourself for an unforgettable musical celebration!
Celebrated playback singer Rimi Tomy along with Kaushik, Vivekanand, and her talented band, is touring New Zealand with an electrifying live concert. Famous for her soulful voice in Indian music, particularly Malayalam cinema, Rimi and her...
Date: Sunday 14 September
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 20 May to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ka whakarewangia anō a Toitū Te Reo!
Join us for the official Breakfast Launch of Toitū Te Reo 2025, right in the heart of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2025.
Be uplifted by an address from Sir Tīmoti Kāretu (Tumu Kairangi), a national kōrero about the future of te reo Māori, and enjoy special...
Date: Wednesday 17 September
Where: Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Wairoa Aging & Disability Expo takes place Thursday 18 September 2025.
This is a free community event with exhibits and information for our Wairoa Kaumātua and their Whānau.
Date: Thursday 18 September
Where: War Memorial Hall, Wairoa, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ka tākaro tātou! Join one of our kēmu board games sessions at the libraries and complete a challenge or two for Karawhiua
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Thursday 18 September
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along for the laughs, the snacks and a little movie magic - all while helping raise funds to cook and deliver meals to whānau with babies and young children.
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is a funny, fantastical adventure about reliving the moments that shape us - and maybe changing what...
Date: Thursday 18 September
Where: Reading Cinema, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Importance of being Earnest by Oscar Wilde and directed by Max Webster.
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful re-imagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.
While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian...
Date: Thursday 18 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Camelia Breakfast 2025 . Celebrate NZ Suffrage Day while you enjoy a delicious breakfast, with great company and be inspired by our speaker, local author Charity Norman. Charity is a best selling author who explores contemporary topics through the media of crime writing, she has enjoyed a varied...
Date: Friday 19 September
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
A fun night out!
Come along for a 3-course Dinner and a show.
Murder at The Boardwalk Speakeasy
Feel free to dress up in your favourite 1920's Gangster costumes.
Flaming Mojo is Hawke's Bay's premier Dinner Theatre Company, which specialises in providing high-quality, interactive...
Date: Friday 19 September
Where: Off the Track, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
St John’s College trip to Vietnam fundraiser evening.
Enjoy an evening of music and merriment at the Cabana 19th September and come along to the St John’s College trip to Vietnam fundraiser evening.
Heading the evening are the Peroni Session. The Peroni Session are a 5-piece band that...
Date: Friday 19 September
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The hottest blues/rock band in New Zealand. BB & The Bullets will be celebrating the release of their debut album which was released on 12th September. They will have stock with them so you will be able to purchase copies at the show along with some very cool merchandise.
These guys are heading...
Date: Friday 19 September
Where: Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Seventh Wonder Performs FLEETWOOD MAC
50th Anniversary of Fleetwood Mac's Classic Line Up
Experience one of the world's premier celebrations of Fleetwood Mac with "Seventh Wonder." This electrifying show brings the full "Rumours" album to life, featuring classics like "Go Your Own Way,"...
Date: Friday 19 September
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
All rabbits welcome - purebred or pet
Judges are both travelling up from the South Island and it promises to be a great day!
Entries close 13th September - email flemishgiantnz@gmail.com for forms
Open to the public from 10am - gold coin donation at the door
Show closes once judging has...
Date: Saturday 20 September
Where: Clive Community Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delve into the world of colour by discovering fascinating facts that reveal what makes everyday life so magical. Brought to you in collaboration with Faraday Museum of Technology.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during...
Date: Saturday 20 September to Sunday 5 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Go into the draw to win one of three family passes to the Faraday Museum of Technology by entering into our S.T.E.A.M colouring competition!
Colouring competition forms will be available at all three libraries. Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take...
Date: Saturday 20 September to Sunday 5 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a special school holiday edition of our Pasifika Language Week Makerspace series. Celebrate Tuvalu's rich culture and language through a fun, hands-on craft.
Makerspaces will be set up at all three libraries. Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We...
Date: Saturday 20 September to Sunday 5 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Let your curiosity get the better of you. Explore, create, and invent with hands-on activities inspired by all things S.T.E.A.M!
Makerspaces will be set up at all three libraries. Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during...
Date: Saturday 20 September to Sunday 5 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings Blossom Festival – celebrating 75 years!
Spring into the season with a full day of free fun at Hastings Blossom Festival, Saturday 20 September from 10am.
Join us in the city centre for a colourful celebration packed with carnival rides, family fun zone, the kids’ creative corner,...
Date: Saturday 20 September
Where: Hastings CBD, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for an unforgettable experience at ’The Circus’, where excitement and wonder come alive under the grand big top! Prepare to be amazed by exhilarating performers showcasing death-defying acts that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
From the heart-pounding thrills of the Globe of...
Date: Saturday 20 September to Saturday 4 October
Where: Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along to another great night of dancing ,Jive , swing , Rock n Roll , Line Dancing , & Ballroom Dance the night away or just listen to some great music brought to you by 2 DJ's with a very extensive range of music , so come along and strut those moves you have in your repertoire
The music...
Date: Saturday 20 September
Where: Marine Parade, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Now in its fourth decade, the Hatuma Half Marathon has become a highlight on Central Hawke’s Bay’s sporting calendar.
What began in 1980 as a challenge by a group of running enthusiasts has grown into a well-loved event that attracts participants from near and far, all while fostering a...
Date: Sunday 21 September
Where: Waipukurau Racecourse, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
As part of Māori Language Week, it is our pleasure to host a very special screening of Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds.
Directed by Ursula Grace, this documentary is an intimate four-year portrait of performer Marlon Williams as he writes and records his first te reo Māori...
Date: Sunday 21 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along to the Gallery and get creative with fun art activities related to our current exhibitions!
Our Kids Drop-In Art Days are for whānau of all ages and run on Tuesdays and Thursdays of the school holidays, between 10am – 3pm. Activities are different every week.
Free, no booking...
Date: Tuesday 8 July to Thursday 2 October
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Become a backyard pest detective! Build a tracker, spot tiny footprints, and protect native birds with this awesome eco activity.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Please register through the libraries website. Suitable for all ages.
Date: Tuesday 23 September
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come build! We have LEGO® and Connetix - come play and see what you can do. Build the tallest tower, design a house or a bridge. It's up to you!
Suitable for all ages.
We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 24 September
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready for a spellbinding adventure with Matilda, Roald Dahl's beloved tale brought to life on stage.
Witness the clever, brave Matilda Wormwood outwit the terrible Miss Trunchbull in a heartwarming story of triumph, courage, and the power of imagination.
Recommended Ages: All Ages...
Date: Wednesday 24 September to Saturday 4 October
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Every great story starts with a world that feels real. In this hands-on, imaginative workshop, you'll learn how to create or capture a rich, detailed world. Then, you'll populate it—developing characters who belong in this world and are shaped by it.
Bring your ideas, your curiosity, and your...
Date: Thursday 25 September
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
If you've seen The Traitors on TV, or remember playing Mafia or Werewolf in drama class, you'll know what this social deduction evening is about. Even if you have no idea what those things are, join the fun as the Geeks Guild run a session of Blood on the Clocktower, in which you could be the...
Date: Friday 26 September
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of Central Hawke's Bay's athletes, teams, clubs, coaches, and officials across all levels from grassroots to elite. These annual awards recognise excellence, innovation, and contributions to sport and recreation in our community.
Doors open...
Date: Friday 26 September
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Explore the iconic Cape Kidnappers — with exclusive access to private trails through coastal farmland, native forest, river gorges and waterfalls. One day only. Choose from 34km, 20km or 10km. An off-road adventure you won’t want to miss.
Date: Saturday 27 September
Where: Hygge at Clifton Bay, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Us for the Annual Hawke’s Bay Harley Spring Run! This year also happens to be our 25th anniversary!
Rev up your engines and gear up for a thrilling ride with Hawke’s Bay Harley!
Scenic ride through the stunning Hawke’s Bay
Live music from Verdant Blue
Mechanical Bull
Raffle...
Date: Saturday 27 September
Where: The Cheval Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
'In Clifton' Vol. 2 – Mulled Wine & Live Tunes
Cozy up by the fire with a glass of mulled wine and soak in the acoustic vibes on the stunning Clifton coastline.
Featuring local talent Joe Cole & friends, bringing warm sounds to warm hearts.
Date: Saturday 27 September
Where: Hygge at Clifton Bay, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This spring, embark on a culinary adventure where heritage meets innovation at Waipukurau’s historic train station. The talented Espresso Loco team will transport your tastebuds from Central Hawke’s Bay’s finest produce to the vibrant spices of Southern Asia – no passport required.
...
Date: Saturday 27 September
Where: Espresso Loco, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Back by popular demand, New Zealand's 80's Super group 'Love Shack' are bringing their show back to The Paisley Stage, Napier.
Doors from 7.30pm.
Show starts 8.30pm.
After lifting the roof off at their last Paisley gig, come and party with Love Shack as they bring their Ultimate 80's party...
Date: Saturday 27 September
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Use Edison robots and LEGO® to build your very own battle bot. Will your bot survive the arena? Or crumble under chaos? Only the toughest, smartest bots will make it out in one piece.
Suitable for all ages. Limited places - first in, first served.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver....
Date: Monday 29 September
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come build! We have LEGO® and Connetix - come play and see what you can do. Build the tallest tower, design a house or a bridge. It's up to you!
Suitable for all ages.
We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Monday 29 September
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Where fashion meets sustainability! Whether it’s a hole, tear or worn-out spot, you'll discover techniques to fix your favourite clothes with flair. Bringing your own clothes is encouraged, but not required.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Please register through the libraries website. Suitable for ages...
Date: Tuesday 30 September
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delve into the world of colour by discovering fascinating facts that reveal what makes everyday life so magical. Brought to you in collaboration with Faraday Museum of Technology.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during...
Date: Saturday 20 September to Sunday 5 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Go into the draw to win one of three family passes to the Faraday Museum of Technology by entering into our S.T.E.A.M colouring competition!
Colouring competition forms will be available at all three libraries. Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take...
Date: Saturday 20 September to Sunday 5 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a special school holiday edition of our Pasifika Language Week Makerspace series. Celebrate Tuvalu's rich culture and language through a fun, hands-on craft.
Makerspaces will be set up at all three libraries. Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We...
Date: Saturday 20 September to Sunday 5 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Let your curiosity get the better of you. Explore, create, and invent with hands-on activities inspired by all things S.T.E.A.M!
Makerspaces will be set up at all three libraries. Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during...
Date: Saturday 20 September to Sunday 5 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for the perfect school holiday activity? Look no further!
Open 10-2pm Tuesday -Saturday in school holidays for walk in VR Chairs and Escape rooms
July Holiday Special - 6 VR Chair for the price of 5
Immersive Escape Rooms... $35 per person
- Challenge your wits, test your...
Date: Saturday 16 August to Saturday 4 October
Where: Beyond the Box Escape Rooms, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Where fashion meets sustainability! Whether it’s a hole, tear or worn-out spot, you'll discover techniques to fix your favourite clothes with flair. Bringing your own clothes is encouraged, but not required.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Please register through the libraries website. Suitable for ages...
Date: Wednesday 1 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for an unforgettable experience at ’The Circus’, where excitement and wonder come alive under the grand big top! Prepare to be amazed by exhilarating performers showcasing death-defying acts that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
From the heart-pounding thrills of the Globe of...
Date: Saturday 20 September to Saturday 4 October
Where: Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his infamous brand of cheeky 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 a great table, enjoy great food...
Date: Wednesday 20 August to Wednesday 17 December
Where: Clive Hotel, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
See who prevails - crewmates or imposters. Can you complete the many tasks all while avoiding the imposter ...or maybe you ARE the imposter? Only the least sus will survive.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Please register through the libraries website. Suitable for ages 10-12.
Children must be...
Date: Wednesday 1 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
See who prevails - crewmates or imposters. Can you complete the many tasks all while avoiding the imposter ...or maybe you ARE the imposter? Only the least sus will survive.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Please register through the libraries website. Suitable for ages 10-12.
Children must be...
Date: Wednesday 1 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready for a spellbinding adventure with Matilda, Roald Dahl's beloved tale brought to life on stage.
Witness the clever, brave Matilda Wormwood outwit the terrible Miss Trunchbull in a heartwarming story of triumph, courage, and the power of imagination.
Recommended Ages: All Ages...
Date: Wednesday 24 September to Saturday 4 October
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along to the Gallery and get creative with fun art activities related to our current exhibitions!
Our Kids Drop-In Art Days are for whānau of all ages and run on Tuesdays and Thursdays of the school holidays, between 10am – 3pm. Activities are different every week.
Free, no booking...
Date: Tuesday 8 July to Thursday 2 October
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Art for Tots is a fun, art-making experience for under-fives, which takes inspiration from current exhibitions at the Gallery, as well as from the environment and wider community. Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling.
...
Date: Friday 4 July to Friday 5 December
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Use Edison robots and LEGO® to build your very own battle bot. Will your bot survive the arena? Or crumble under chaos? Only the toughest, smartest bots will make it out in one piece.
Suitable for all ages. Limited places - first in, first served.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver....
Date: Friday 3 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join The RVMES for a HUGE celebration at Crabfarm Winery, Napier
The RVMES (pronounced The Rooms for the new) return to their favourite venue in Napier for a big celebration and tour of their newest album Boundary Issues. If you've yet to see them, these Auckland lads are a high energy alt-rock...
Date: Friday 3 October
Where: Crab Farm Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way back to Taradale to start our 2025/26 Hawke's Bay season! You don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest!
After wowing a sold-out Taradale crowd last season, Impact Pro Wrestling are kicking off the season in style!
Impact...
Date: Friday 3 October
Where: Taradale Town Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
the Havelock Handmade Market has been running for 15 years, each month we have an incredible lineup of talented local artisans and crafters who join us. The market is tucked away in Gibson Court, down the alleyway next to Peak Pizza and accessible from the arcade next to At E's Cafe. Come along and...
Date: Saturday 7 June to Saturday 6 December
Where: Gibson Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It's about time Hawkes Bay revived a great market for secondhand kids stuff! There are so many cost-effective treasures out there, and shopping secondhand helps to reduce landfill, giving another life to preloved kids clothing, toys and equipment.
Reloved Kids Market is modeled off (with...
Date: Saturday 4 October
Where: Taradale Anglican Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way back to Napier to start our 2025/26 season! You don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest!
After wowing a sold-out crowd last seasons, Impact Pro Wrestling are kicking off the season in style!
Impact Pro Wrestling has been...
Date: Saturday 4 October
Where: Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier’s Biggest Street Party is back!
Nuit Blanche - Art after Dark - 4 October 2025, 6pm - 10pm. (school holidays)
Centred around Tennyson and Hastings Streets in Napier’s Arts Quarter, the event features art gallery events, live music, buskers, great food, laser lights, interactive...
Date: Saturday 4 October
Where: Napier CBD Arts Quarter, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Cabana DISCOS are a thing. This October run by DJ KANE it's going to be a real THING. Get in for a serious BOOOOGIE.
Disco music as a genre started as a mixture of music from venues popular among African Americans, Latino Americans, and Italian Americans[6] in New York City (especially Brooklyn)...
Date: Saturday 4 October
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier hosts a vibrant Sunday market known as the Napier Sunday Market. This is held every Sunday from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 26 Marine Parade, right beside the ocean and next to the Napier's Ocean Spa complex. This market is the largest in Hawke’s Bay, featuring over 60 stalls offering a diverse...
Date: Sunday 17 August to Sunday 14 December
Where: Napier Sunday Market, 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 17 August to Sunday 4 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Taradale Sunday Market. Held weekly at the Mahoe Guide Hall in Greenmeadows. Napier's only weekly indoor Market. With Food carts outside and Stalls inside there is something for everyone. A chance for local artists to share their talent. Goods range from baking, fresh flowers, plants, jewellery,...
Date: Sunday 17 August to Sunday 14 December
Where: The Mahoe Guide Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Taradale Sunday Market, Held weekly from 9am-1pm inside the Guide Hall in Greenmeadows. A community market with local Artists and vendors. Great gifts, fresh flowers, foodtrucks, metal art, steampunk, shoecharms, sewing, knitting, spells, 3d printing, charms, crystals, candles, cards, Kawakawa balm...
Date: Sunday 17 August to Sunday 19 October
Where: The Mahoe Guide Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Experience the magic of winter as we bring the chill to the Hawke's Bay with our 100% Frozen Ice Rink!
Immerse yourself on the Ice Rink that promises Real Ice, Real Fun, and Real Memories.
Whether you're a skilled skater or a first-timer, the rink welcomes all from 10 am to 10 pm. 10th...
Date: Wednesday 10 September to Sunday 5 October
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
American soprano Angel Blue headlines as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country in a new production of Verdi’s Aida by Michael Mayer that brings audiences inside the towering pyramids and gilded tombs of ancient Egypt.
This grandest of grand operas features an epic backdrop for...
Date: Sunday 5 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live open-mic poetry for readers and listeners. Free of charge. Meetings start promptly. MC Jeremy Roberts 021 027 98395. This is a safe environment for our community to share their written work and have their voices heard. There are a number of regular attendees and the atmosphere is one of...
Date: Monday 2 June to Sunday 1 February
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, 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 13 May to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, 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 3 June to Tuesday 2 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along to a great night of rock n roll every Tuesday night from 7pm until 9pm listen to great music and enjoy dancing to those great old rock n roll songs learn new moves and if you are just starting out we have some very good experienced dancers who will help you , we have a monthly social...
Date: Tuesday 26 August to Tuesday 23 December
Where: Napier RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
SCENA is a thrilling presentation of operatic scenes performed by the talented young voices of Project Prima Volta (PPV).
Drawn from iconic works by composers such as Mozart, Verdi, and Puccini, these dramatic excerpts showcase the vocal power, emotional depth, and stage presence of some of...
Date: Wednesday 8 October to Thursday 9 October
Where: The Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Born with the blues in her blood, Deva Mahal brings her powerhouse voice and masterful songwriting to Hawke’s Bay for one night only.
Raised in Kaua‘i and discovering her voice in Aotearoa, Deva has forged a sound that blends soul, blues, gospel and R&B. Her music is known for its ability to...
Date: Thursday 9 October
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Composed in the year before his passing, the 'Four Last Songs' are held by many to be Richard Strauss’ most beautiful, sensuous, and moving composition. They are songs of farewell and of gentle heartbreak. The words of the final song, 'Im Abendrot', speak of an elderly couple walking hand in...
Date: Thursday 9 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
ArtFest Heretaunga
Kick off the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival in style at ArtFest Heretaunga - a free, fun-filled afternoon bursting with creativity, colour, and community.
Enjoy live music, street art, kai, and hands-on arty fun for all ages, including the high-energy bilingual beats of...
Date: Friday 10 October
Where: Hastings City East Block & Laneways, Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Catherine Robertson interviews two high-profile New Zealand journalists as they turn the spotlight on their own lives. Alison Mau’s memoir No Words for This, “an inspiring, honest and intimate memoir”, delves into the darkness in her own family. Diana Wichtel’s book Unreal: a life in review...
Date: Friday 10 October
Where: Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Human rights lawyer and Te Tiriti educator Roimata Smail’s Understanding Te Tiriti is a little book that has made a big impact. Using accessible language and stunning graphics, the book sets out the differences between Te Tiriti and The Treaty of Waitangi, what happened after 1840, as well what...
Date: Friday 10 October
Where: Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Affectionately known as Duck Day, the beloved Waipawa Spring Festival marks its 30th anniversary this year with a day of family-friendly festivities.
Join us for this iconic celebration, packed with vibrant market stalls, mouthwatering food trucks, live music, and endless entertainment.
The...
Date: Saturday 11 October
Where: Nelly Jull Park, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Te Kahukura Boynton is the founder of Māori Millionaire and is a passionate advocate for closing the wealth gap. She has been recognised with numerous accolades including the UN Women’s Entrepreneur of the Day Award. Her book, Māori Millionaire is a beginner’s guide to healing your money...
Date: Saturday 11 October
Where: Arts Inc. Heretaunga, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Discover the enchanting stories of Gwavas Homestead, its heritage gardens, and the ancient Puahanui Bush with fifth-generation owners Phyllida and Stuart Gibson.
Begin with morning tea in the homestead before exploring the 132-hectare protected forest, home to towering 600-year-old tōtara...
Date: Sunday 14 September to Sunday 19 October
Where: Gwavas Garden Homestead, Tikokino, Central Hawke's Bay
It's time to talk food and where we find it. Meet Sam Gibson aka Sam the Trap Man, hunter, tracker and modern outdoorsman, who always has another cracking yarn to tell. With him is Dr Jessica Hutchings author of Pātaka Kai: Growing Kai Sovereignty which discusses indigenous foods and biodiversity;...
Date: Saturday 11 October
Where: Arts Inc. Heretaunga, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 14 June to Saturday 13 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Event brought to you by Etiquette, Orton's & Saltwater Seafoods
Saturday, 11 October, 2025, 1pm - 7pm
The Old Church
Salty Palate – A Seafood Celebration Kiamoana
Beverages
Entertainment
General Admission Early Bird - $145 + fees - 2pm Sold Out
General Admission Second Release - $155 +...
Date: Saturday 11 October
Where: The Old Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bay Cities' Symphonic Band is celebrating 20 years!
Please join us for a commemoration concert at the Lowe Family Performing Arts Centre, Lindisfarne College, Hastings, at 2pm on Saturday 11th October - with special guests the Concord Symphonic Band.
Featuring a fabulous programme of old...
Date: Saturday 11 October
Where: Lowe Family Performing Arts Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Guru of Chai has been described as a work of genius. The contradictions of modern India, with its iPhones and ancient gods, come alive in this much-loved play from one of New Zealand’s finest performers.
A poor chai-wallah (tea-seller) has his life changed forever when a young girl is...
Date: Saturday 11 October
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We bring you two novelists finding inspiration from our recent history. Dominic Hoey’s coming-of-age novel 1985 is an adventure story packed with local colour, family poverty and dysfunction, which has been described as “writing of raw and shining brilliance”. Rising star Airana Ngarewa’s...
Date: Saturday 11 October
Where: Arts Inc. Heretaunga, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Route 52 takes you to Pōrangahau. It’s also the title of Simon Burt’s new book. Subtitled “A Big Lump of Country Unknown”, this is the story of a small, isolated community in a land of big skies, surf and wilderness. Bill Mouat’s book Gold Under the Manuka is a history of Mangaorapa...
Date: Saturday 11 October
Where: Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Fierce, feminist, and funny.
This smash-hit show is a rallying call for every woman who has ever been told she is too emotional to be taken seriously, to be a leader, or to be believed. Hysterical challenges these myths by confronting body politics, systemic sexism and weeping uncontrollably in...
Date: Saturday 11 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We welcome back Ruth Shaw who has more stories from her Three Wee Bookshops at the End of the World, a memoir with sailing adventures, world travel and quirky characters in the mix. She’s joined by perennial Kiwi favourite, Jenny Pattrick, whose new novel, Sea Change, is a contemporary read about...
Date: Saturday 11 October
Where: Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Meet Dr Timoti Te Moke whose extraordinary life began with a childhood of abuse, life in a gang and then prison to becoming a doctor at the age of 56. Now a house doctor in both Middlemore and Auckland Hospitals, Timoti tells his story in a memoir of human resilience and the cost of lost potential....
Date: Sunday 12 October
Where: Arts Inc. Heretaunga, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready for the most vibrant morning of your year at the Spring Colour Dash – where the only rule is to have fun! This isn’t about speed, it’s about splashing through rainbows of joy with your loved ones.
Starting at Waipukurau’s Russell Park, you’ll follow a lively course along...
Date: Sunday 12 October
Where: Russell Park, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Life can deal some terrible hands, but when it strikes you as a teenager, how do you cope? Harry Averill struggled with anorexia as a teenager but now in his twenties, his mission is to encourage happier lives, with his book, Hungry to Be Happy detailing his journey. Harry joins Sam Gibson (Sam the...
Date: Sunday 12 October
Where: Arts Inc. Heretaunga, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Performers at the Hastings Music Society Sunday 10th August 2pm in the historic St Matthews Anglican church are the
Giselle Clement - Soprano
Taylor Bevan - Clarinet
Kirsty McMinn-Collard - Soprano
Moana Woods - flute
Sounds of Hawkes Bay Chorus
Come and enjoy an afternoon featuring...
Date: Sunday 10 August to Sunday 9 November
Where: St Matthews Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Who are the writers selling so many books they can give up their day jobs? Kate O’Keeffe writes laugh-out-loud rom-coms and has published over 30 novels. Writing as Iris Beaglehole, Isa Ritchie publishes and markets cosy mysteries with a touch of magic. James Russell is the author of popular...
Date: Sunday 12 October
Where: Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Step back into an era of refined sophistication at the historic Woburn Homestead, a Grade II treasure with 132 years of stories woven into it’s walls.
More than just tea, this is an immersive experience where history comes alive, with vintage cake stands brimming with delicate treats and the...
Date: Sunday 12 October to Sunday 26 October
Where: Woburn Homestead, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Celebrating the Rat Pack era. Get ready to swing and croon with Rutene Spooner - the Māori Crooner, Shea Kokaua, the Kūki Keysman, in Aotearoa’s newest Vegas-style jazz tribute!
Enjoy classics like Fly Me to the Moon, Luck Be a Lady, and local favourites like Poi E and Slice of Heaven. This...
Date: Sunday 12 October
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Dick Frizzell has become a national icon for his pop art paintings and prints. A lad from Hawke’s Bay, his memoir Hastings: a boy’s own adventure is “a love letter to his hometown” and captures growing up in the 1950s and 60s in a provincial city. Hear his favourite reminiscences as he...
Date: Sunday 12 October
Where: Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Synchrony is dedicated to presenting a sensory experience that goes beyond just listening. Dana Parkhill (flute) and Fiona McCabe (piano) aim to connect with the audience through intimate, evocative performances in unusual settings.
For this Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival, the duo has created a...
Date: Sunday 12 October
Where: National Aquarium of New Zealand, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Master of None: Brown Fala is a profoundly communal, award-winning offering. A tribute to the mat, the memory, and the voices who will not be silenced.
At the centre of many Samoan homes lies the fala—a woven mat, passed between hands, across generations. It carries memory, it speaks of...
Date: Sunday 12 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Streams of Consciousness; te aroha o te wai.
Hawke's Bay Youth Theatre, Toi Whakaari Taiohi o te Matau-a-Maui
"A state of change
In which she no longer recognises herself reflected in the world
A changing state
The only eternal kind
And the formation of a new one."
Cyclone Gabrielle in...
Date: Monday 13 October to Tuesday 14 October
Where: Hastings Arts Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Flaxmere Book Chat Group meets at Flaxmere Library every second Tuesday, 10.30 - 11.30am. All welcome!
You can also check out our Readers' Blog to read some reviews of books enjoyed by the group.
We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Tuesday 13 May to Tuesday 9 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, 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
Holding Ground
A Double Bill: Holding Ground by Moss Te Ururangi Patterson / Intensional Particle by Hiroaki Umeda
World Premiere
Performance contains flashing lights/haze
Presented with the generous support of the HBAF Patrons. Tickets available via Ticketek.
Holding Ground brings...
Date: Thursday 16 October
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It’s a war of words with only one winner. A selection of the bravest and best regional spoken word poets bare their souls, competing to win the hearts and minds of randomly selected, completely unqualified judges. Each competitor braves the stage, sharing their own original work. This is not the...
Date: Thursday 16 October
Where: Arts Inc. Heretaunga, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Comedy chameleon Tom Sainsbury - social media sensation and star of Taskmaster NZ, Wellington Paranormal and Snackmasters - takes the stage with a brand-new hour of outrageous storytelling. From cringeworthy life lessons to small-town drama and the quirky characters that shaped him, Tom serves up...
Date: Thursday 16 October
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A New Zealand Premiere – 3 Shows Only in Hawke’s Bay!
“A cirque experience unlike any other.” – Theatre Haus
“HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE?” – InReview
“Jaw-dropping.” – Matilda Marseillaise
Get ready, Hawke’s Bay. Cirque Bon Bon is coming.
Following sold-out...
Date: Friday 17 October to Saturday 18 October
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
KC Productions presents:
Kelvin Cruickshank’s The Language of Spirit Tour
An evening of profound connections and spiritual insights await you as Kelvin Cruickshank NZ Medium, along with your loved ones in spirit, allow you to learn “The Language of Spirit.” As you step into the venue,...
Date: Friday 17 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A familiar name in Aotearoa’s indie-folk scene, Jessica Bailey’s Fables brings poetic songwriting, lush instrumentation and raw emotion to the stage in a special pre-release performance that blends story-telling with song.
Alongside favourites from Portraits, audiences will be the first to...
Date: Friday 17 October
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, 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: Friday 17 October
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Come and celebrate the music of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers with By The Way, NZ's latest and greatest tribute band.
Be prepared to be transported to another galaxy, as the band perform the Chilli Peppers' greatest hits, with all songs you know and love - By The Way, Otherside, Californication,...
Date: Friday 17 October
Where: Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Celebrate the great outdoors at the Omakere Coastal Walk and Trail Run—perfect for competitive runners and leisurely walkers alike! Choose your challenge: with 8 kilometre or 13 kilometre options available, both of which offer stunning panoramic views from rolling hills to sparkling ocean.
...
Date: Saturday 18 October
Where: Omakere, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Join this once-in-a-lifetime celebration as Ongaonga marks its 150th anniversary with a day of festivities honouring its rich heritage and vibrant community spirit. The highlight will be the nostalgic ‘Old to New’ Street Parade, winding through the historic village before culminating at a...
Date: Saturday 18 October
Where: Ongaonga HIstoric Village, Ongaonga, Central Hawke's Bay
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 16 August to Saturday 20 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Radburnd Cellars and Bostock Wines are teaming up to host a Rosè Garden Party on the iconic Bostock lawns.
Enjoy the Hawke’s Bay sun with a glass of Rosè in hand and a live DJ.
Further details on food and entertainment to come!
Date: Saturday 18 October
Where: Bostock Wines and Radburnd Cellars, 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: Saturday 18 October
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Taken from 70+ conversations had over three days during the HBAF 2022, this social theatre piece explores what it means to 'be at home' in Heretaunga.
From the darkness of a lonely childhood to a sunny spot in the garden, this work weaves together stories, insights, memories and hope lifted from...
Date: Sunday 19 October
Where: Hastings Arts Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 20 May to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The 2025 Bayleys Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards are stepping into a bold new era with a new venue, a new look, and a new format. This year’s celebration will showcase the very best of Hawke’s Bay wine and food in a fresh, vibrant way.
The Bayleys Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards is New Zealand’s...
Date: Wednesday 22 October
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
As the evening sun sets over the golden daffodils, settle in for a seasonal three-course dinner curated by acclaimed chef Kate de Lautour, celebrating the finest local flavours of Central Hawke’s Bay.
With over 15 years’ experience showcasing the region’s seasonal bounty, Chef Kate...
Date: Friday 24 October
Where: Taniwha Daffodils, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
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!
Registrations will be open soon. Spectating for the event will be free....
Date: Saturday 25 October
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
As the sun sets, the iconic Woburn Homestead comes to life, offering a fully immersive twilight experience.
Step inside the grand interiors — polished wood, heirloom silver, and timeworn photographs — and be transported to an era of refined entertaining.
Dressing in your finest...
Date: Saturday 25 October
Where: Woburn Homestead, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Starring Australia's Amber Joy Poulton, Coal Miner's Daughter celebrates the incredible life of the late great Loretta Lynn, from her early days in the hills of Kentucky to her tempestuous marriage, tragic losses & enduring bonds with the incredible Patsy Cline, Conway Twitty, Tammy Wynette, Dolly...
Date: Saturday 25 October
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke’s Bay Diwali 2025
A Celebration of Light, Culture & Community
Join us for a vibrant and fun-filled Diwali Festival in the heart of Hawke’s Bay! This free, family-friendly event will showcase:
A variety of delicious Indian and multicultural food stalls
Unique Indian artifacts,...
Date: Sunday 26 October
Where: Mitre 10 Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
the Havelock Handmade Market has been running for 15 years, each month we have an incredible lineup of talented local artisans and crafters who join us. The market is tucked away in Gibson Court, down the alleyway next to Peak Pizza and accessible from the arcade next to At E's Cafe. Come along and...
Date: Saturday 7 June to Saturday 6 December
Where: Gibson Court, Havelock North, 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: Saturday 1 November
Where: Ranui Farm Park, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
We will begin our weekend of 50th Jubilee celebrations with the unveiling of a locally crafted taonga recognising the past, present and future students of Kōwhai Specialist School.
There will be entertainment, food and fun for all.
Cost: This is a free event, however you must register your...
Date: Saturday 1 November
Where: Kōwhai Specialist School, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Thabani Gapara presents – Dzindza “A Celebration of African Heritage” After a standout performance at Church Road’s Jazz in the Park, award-nominated saxophonist and composer Thabani Gapara returns to Hawke’s Bay this spring with his DZINDZA NZ Tour. On 1 November at the iconic Toitoi...
Date: Saturday 1 November
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come and rock out to an unforgettable night as Wild Horses takes the stage to perform the greatest hits of the legendary Rolling Stones! This super-band features some of New Zealand’s top professional musicians, chart-topping artists, and talented young gun session players, all coming together...
Date: Saturday 1 November
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier hosts a vibrant Sunday market known as the Napier Sunday Market. This is held every Sunday from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 26 Marine Parade, right beside the ocean and next to the Napier's Ocean Spa complex. This market is the largest in Hawke’s Bay, featuring over 60 stalls offering a diverse...
Date: Sunday 17 August to Sunday 14 December
Where: Napier Sunday Market, 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 17 August to Sunday 4 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Taradale Sunday Market. Held weekly at the Mahoe Guide Hall in Greenmeadows. Napier's only weekly indoor Market. With Food carts outside and Stalls inside there is something for everyone. A chance for local artists to share their talent. Goods range from baking, fresh flowers, plants, jewellery,...
Date: Sunday 17 August to Sunday 14 December
Where: The Mahoe Guide Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Prepare for an unforgettable day of heart-pounding excitement at Ranui Farm!
This action packed playground offers thrilling adventures for the whole family, from soaring 100 meters on the flying fox to racing down an 80-meter waterslide. Test your skills with archery, paintball targets, and...
Date: Sunday 2 November
Where: Ranui Farm Park, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Experience the fleeting beauty of spring at Tikokino Peonies with a fully catered picnic among vibrant blooms.
Relax with friends and whānau, enjoy live acoustic music, and savour lunch in the stunning garden surrounds. This family-friendly event offers a rare chance to enjoy the peonies at...
Date: Sunday 2 November
Where: Tikokino Peonies, Tikokino, Central Hawke's Bay
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 13 May to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, 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 3 June to Tuesday 2 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along to a great night of rock n roll every Tuesday night from 7pm until 9pm listen to great music and enjoy dancing to those great old rock n roll songs learn new moves and if you are just starting out we have some very good experienced dancers who will help you , we have a monthly social...
Date: Tuesday 26 August to Tuesday 23 December
Where: Napier RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
One of the country’s most treasured musical voices, Sir Dave Dobbyn, has announced five regional tour dates around Aotearoa New Zealand.
This news comes off the back of his hugely successful sold-out Auckland Town Hall show for the Live Nation’s Auckland Winter Series.
Sir Dave will be...
Date: Tuesday 4 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his infamous brand of cheeky 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 a great table, enjoy great food...
Date: Wednesday 20 August to Wednesday 17 December
Where: Clive Hotel, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live open-mic poetry for readers and listeners. Free of charge. Meetings start promptly. MC Jeremy Roberts 021 027 98395. This is a safe environment for our community to share their written work and have their voices heard. There are a number of regular attendees and the atmosphere is one of...
Date: Monday 2 June to Sunday 1 February
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A breast cancer support group meets once a month in a small-town community hall.
The eclectic group of women discover a potentially life-saving but very expensive drug is not being funded by the government. The support group try everything they can, whether above board or not, to convince the...
Date: Thursday 6 November to Saturday 15 November
Where: Waipukurau Little Theatre, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Recommended Ages: 15 +. Details: Offensive language.
Presented by: Three and Three Now
New Zealand’s most legendary comedy is LIVE on stage in your town.
Jeremy Corbett, Dai Henwood, Hayley Sproull, Paul Ego, Josh Thomson, Ben Hurley and Justine Smith smash all barriers of proper...
Date: Thursday 6 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Central Hawke’s Bay’s favourite rural event returns!
Equestrian events run across both Friday and Saturday, with Saturday also featuring dog trials, terrier racing, shearing, sheep section, home craft, baking, photography comp, dog show, food trucks, market stalls, trade exhibits, and live...
Date: Friday 7 November to Saturday 8 November
Where: Central Hawke's Bay A&P Showgrounds, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Art for Tots is a fun, art-making experience for under-fives, which takes inspiration from current exhibitions at the Gallery, as well as from the environment and wider community. Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling.
...
Date: Friday 4 July to Friday 5 December
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the best of Hawke’s Bay produce to the most distinctive New Zealand wines, guests at Rosewood Cape Kidnappers In Perfect Pairing weekend with Chef Peter Gordon and wine guru Cameron Douglas, MS, are in for a fabulous food and wine celebration of all things local and extraordinary.
Across...
Date: Friday 7 November to Sunday 9 November
Where: Rosewood Cape Kidnappers, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Presented by: Experience Floyd
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Echoes of Pink Floyd pays tribute to one of the greatest rock bands of all time – Pink Floyd.
In celebration of the band's 60th anniversary, this world-class production promises to be a mesmerizing journey...
Date: Friday 7 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
8/9 + 15/16 November, 10am - 4pm
Join us for two weekends of creative magic as artists throw open the doors of their studios and welcome you in! Enjoy a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the studios and special spaces of over 100 participants where art is made and inspiration flows.
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Date: Saturday 8 November to Sunday 16 November
Where: Various artist studios, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
NZ's biggest preloved clothing markets - Welcome to My Walk in Wardrobe!
Preloved, vintage, upcycled and handmade clothes, shoes, jewellery and more. All sizes, kids to adult.
Buy directly from closet clearouts to professional thrifters and talented makers.
Doors are open 10-2 pm.
To...
Date: Saturday 8 November
Where: Hastings Sports Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 14 June to Saturday 13 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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 Big Band, Ruby Turner, The Groundhogs, Budgie as well as New Zealand’s...
Date: Saturday 8 November
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
BOHM PRESENTS
BILL BAILEY
VAUDEVILLEAN
Before streaming, before tv, before cinema, before even radio….
There was Vaudeville!
This was the primetime entertainment of its day..
A celebration of comedy, songs, and multifarious skills..
Bill Bailey returns with a show that celebrates...
Date: Saturday 8 November
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Claus Guth, one of Europe’s leading opera directors, gives the biblical story a psychologically perceptive Victorian-era setting.
The story of this incendiary and powerful opera is derived from a brief biblical account: A young princess of Judea dances for her stepfather Herod and chooses as...
Date: Sunday 9 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Performers at the Hastings Music Society Sunday 10th August 2pm in the historic St Matthews Anglican church are the
Giselle Clement - Soprano
Taylor Bevan - Clarinet
Kirsty McMinn-Collard - Soprano
Moana Woods - flute
Sounds of Hawkes Bay Chorus
Come and enjoy an afternoon featuring...
Date: Sunday 10 August to Sunday 9 November
Where: St Matthews Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Flaxmere Book Chat Group meets at Flaxmere Library every second Tuesday, 10.30 - 11.30am. All welcome!
You can also check out our Readers' Blog to read some reviews of books enjoyed by the group.
We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Tuesday 13 May to Tuesday 9 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Presented by: Showtime NZ
Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner, brimming with iconic hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s. Featuring the powerful, raspy vocals, high-intensity dancing and thrilling stage presence of South African Caroline Borole (as seen on South African Idols)...
Date: Tuesday 11 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way?
The spectacular Musée d’Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. The story is told not by historians and curators but in the words of those who...
Date: Thursday 13 November to Sunday 16 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
One of if not THE most iconic country pubs in Hawkes Bay!
One of our lineup is a local and said if we're coming to The Bay we have to come to The Puketapu
So come on down for a MASSIVE night of laughs, the best rural comedy tour in NZ is coming to you!
Bringing some of the best up and...
Date: Friday 14 November
Where: The Puketapu, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 16 August to Saturday 20 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 20 May to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Andrew Fagan - iconic New Zealand solo sailor, songwriter, and frontman of legendary Kiwi band The Mockers - hits the road in November with a 20-date nationwide tour: Passage Of Time – Solo Songs and Stories from a Swirly World.
Running from 5th to 30th November, the tour charts a course from...
Date: Wednesday 19 November
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
THE BIG COMMUNITY QUIZ - Think Big for older people and adults living with complex disabilities.
Don’t miss out on our Annual Quiz Night Fundraiser and join Enliven to support older people and younger adults living with disabilities in Hawke’s Bay.
Whether you’re booking for your...
Date: Thursday 20 November
Where: East Pier Hotel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Luke Kidgell continues new World Tour in New Zealand in 2025!
Luke is known for his viral crowd-work interactions that often lead to some fairly unusual, yet hilarious encounters. Despite not having much control over his impulsive thoughts, Luke insists that deep down he means well, and this...
Date: Thursday 20 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way back to Bay View! After wowing a very vocal Bay View crowd in 2024, Impact Pro Wrestling are back in town!
To celebrate, every children's ticket pre-purchased through eventfinda will receive a free luchador mask on arrival.
Impact Pro Wrestling has...
Date: Friday 21 November
Where: King George Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Comedy icon GISH is back with a brand-new show! For over 20 years, GISH has been one of New Zealand’s most beloved comedians, famous for his outrageous parodies that mix six strings with dodgy things. Get ready for a night where no song is safe.
Joining him is Canadian freestyle sensation...
Date: Friday 21 November
Where: Three Wise Birds Pavilion, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This amazing wellbeing expo is run over two days. This event is run annual, and is a great hit!. Come join our ZEN style event with tarot readers, healers, massage, jewellery, crystals, giftware and much more. FREE DOOR ENTRY at the Waipukurau War Memorial Hall (across the road from the Camp...
Date: Saturday 22 November to Sunday 23 November
Where: Waipukurau Memorial Hall, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
HARVEST Hawke's Bay 2025 will once again celebrate Hawke's Bay, NZ's Food & Wine Country. Taking place from 11am to 5pm on Saturday 22nd November 2025 in a spectacular, secluded setting in the Tuki Tuki Valley visitors will get to enjoy...
Eighteen wineries paired with nine eateries offer...
Date: Saturday 22 November
Where: Tuki Tuki Valley, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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: Saturday 22 November
Where: Flaxmere Community Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Comedy icon GISH is back with a brand-new show! For over 20 years, GISH has been one of New Zealand’s most beloved comedians, famous for his outrageous parodies that mix six strings with dodgy things. Get ready for a night where no song is safe.
Joining him is Canadian freestyle sensation...
Date: Saturday 22 November
Where: Three Wise Birds Garden Bar, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Christmas, Santa, surprises, carols, songs, singalongs, fun, jokes, laughter, fiddling, madness and love to celebrate the end of another great year of music!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Marian Burns
Charlotte West
Kate Lineham
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 18 November - 19...
Date: Wednesday 26 November
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
BOHM PRESENTS
JOHN BISHOP
25 YEARS OF STAND UP
Comedy superstar John Bishop is set to return to Australia & New Zealand with his new show John Bishop: 25, to celebrate his incredible 25-year career.
John Bishop said: “I can't believe that it will be 25 years since I first performed at...
Date: Wednesday 26 November
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Christmas, Santa, surprises, carols, songs, singalongs, fun, jokes, laughter, fiddling, madness and love to celebrate the end of another great year of music!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Marian Burns
Charlotte West
Kate Lineham
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 18 November - 19...
Date: Thursday 27 November
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
After close to a decade away from live stages, the mighty High Dependency Unit return this November announcing their first shows since 2016 including a key festival performance at The Others Way, and an all ages show in Port Chalmers to kick off the tour.
Since their formation in 1993, HDU have...
Date: Thursday 27 November
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Summer 2025 will be celebrated with an eagerly anticipated new production of the world’s most beloved ballet classic, The Nutcracker. Central to Christmas memories for generations of audiences, The Nutcracker is a timeless celebration of family, fantasy and growing up, where ‘home for...
Date: Friday 28 November to Saturday 29 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Our Bay Skate Skateboard Competition is back for another dual day event; with the street competition on the Saturday and our bowl competition on the Sunday. It's a perfect way to spend the last few days of spring before we head into the hotter and dryer months.
Date: Saturday 29 November to Sunday 30 November
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live open-mic poetry for readers and listeners. Free of charge. Meetings start promptly. MC Jeremy Roberts 021 027 98395. This is a safe environment for our community to share their written work and have their voices heard. There are a number of regular attendees and the atmosphere is one of...
Date: Monday 2 June to Sunday 1 February
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, 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 13 May to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, 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 3 June to Tuesday 2 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along to a great night of rock n roll every Tuesday night from 7pm until 9pm listen to great music and enjoy dancing to those great old rock n roll songs learn new moves and if you are just starting out we have some very good experienced dancers who will help you , we have a monthly social...
Date: Tuesday 26 August to Tuesday 23 December
Where: Napier RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his infamous brand of cheeky 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 a great table, enjoy great food...
Date: Wednesday 20 August to Wednesday 17 December
Where: Clive Hotel, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Art for Tots is a fun, art-making experience for under-fives, which takes inspiration from current exhibitions at the Gallery, as well as from the environment and wider community. Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling.
...
Date: Friday 4 July to Friday 5 December
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
the Havelock Handmade Market has been running for 15 years, each month we have an incredible lineup of talented local artisans and crafters who join us. The market is tucked away in Gibson Court, down the alleyway next to Peak Pizza and accessible from the arcade next to At E's Cafe. Come along and...
Date: Saturday 7 June to Saturday 6 December
Where: Gibson Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Experience the magic of the Wonder Christmas Market—a festive blend of local craftsmanship with over 90 creative stalls, food trucks, live music, and a bar with sensational cocktails. Join us for a joyful community celebration, a Christmas event you won't want to miss!
Date: Saturday 6 December
Where: Waikoko Gardens, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier hosts a vibrant Sunday market known as the Napier Sunday Market. This is held every Sunday from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 26 Marine Parade, right beside the ocean and next to the Napier's Ocean Spa complex. This market is the largest in Hawke’s Bay, featuring over 60 stalls offering a diverse...
Date: Sunday 17 August to Sunday 14 December
Where: Napier Sunday Market, 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 17 August to Sunday 4 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Taradale Sunday Market. Held weekly at the Mahoe Guide Hall in Greenmeadows. Napier's only weekly indoor Market. With Food carts outside and Stalls inside there is something for everyone. A chance for local artists to share their talent. Goods range from baking, fresh flowers, plants, jewellery,...
Date: Sunday 17 August to Sunday 14 December
Where: The Mahoe Guide Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Rossini’s effervescent comedy takes the stage in Bartlett Sher’s madcap production at the Metropolitan Opera.
Rossini’s perfectly honed treasure survived a famously disastrous opening night (caused by factions and local politics more than any reaction to the work itself) to become what may...
Date: Sunday 7 December
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Flaxmere Book Chat Group meets at Flaxmere Library every second Tuesday, 10.30 - 11.30am. All welcome!
You can also check out our Readers' Blog to read some reviews of books enjoyed by the group.
We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Tuesday 13 May to Tuesday 9 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Calling all Swifties - make a ‘sweet escape’ to the world of Taylor Swift with TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift!
Showtime presents Josette with international band and dancers in this joyous, effervescent concert experience, complete with sparkly costumes, cosmic stage...
Date: Thursday 11 December
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 14 June to Saturday 13 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 20 May to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 16 August to Saturday 20 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
28th December 2025
12:00pm to 10.00pm
Taupō, NZ
Howwwdy! Le Currents 2025 is locked and loaded
Date: Sunday 28 December
Where: Riverside Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Wonderful days of adventure shopping through a wonderful collection a variety of stalls, selling Vintage Wares & Collectables - Jewellery, Accessories, China, Kitchenalla, Military, Art, Art Deco, Toys, NZ Memorabilia, Books, Upcycled items, Vintage clothing and lots more.
Entry is by Door...
Date: Friday 2 January to Sunday 4 January
Where: Waipukurau Memorial Hall, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
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 17 August to Sunday 4 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
After a sun soaked dreamy debut at the start of the year, SlackBarn! is coming back for seconds January 2026. Get ready to experience your new favourite day off featuring music, community & the finer things in life!
We don’t want to give away too much just yet, but as we enter our second year,...
Date: Saturday 10 January
Where: Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
BOHM PRESENTS
Jimmy Carr
Laughs Funny
If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show ‘Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny’.
Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets.
Jokes attract people, but they can...
Date: Wednesday 21 January to Thursday 22 January
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Outfield Music, Food and Arts festival returns in 2026
Limited Earlybird tickets starting from $59.90
A limited run of discounted tickets, offered in good faith to those who ride with us from the start. These tickets are for the originals, the locals and any new faces looking to join the...
Date: Saturday 31 January
Where: Outfield Music, Food & Arts Festival Site, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live open-mic poetry for readers and listeners. Free of charge. Meetings start promptly. MC Jeremy Roberts 021 027 98395. This is a safe environment for our community to share their written work and have their voices heard. There are a number of regular attendees and the atmosphere is one of...
Date: Monday 2 June to Sunday 1 February
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Te Hokinga Mahara o Waipureku Waitangi.
Join us to commemorate the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi at Te Awa o Mokotuararo (Clive), Hawke's Bay! This historic event, close to where Te Tiriti was signed in 1840, promises a day of reflection and action. Turn up anytime during the day at Farndon Park...
Date: Friday 6 February
Where: Farndon Park Domain, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The unmistakable voice behind UB40’s biggest hits is returning to Napier as part of Kingston Calling 2026 – a brand new summer festival tour presented by Mai FM and Fabrik.
Date: Friday 6 February
Where: Tremain Field, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 6TH - TICKETS AVAILABLE ON EVENTFINDA
Live Pro Wrestling FINALLY makes its way back to Central Hawke's Bay after a sell out in 2025!! 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...
Date: Friday 20 February
Where: Waipukurau Memorial Hall, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
The Napier Triathlon Festival is your ultimate summer family sporting event!
Whether you are a serious triathlete looking to qualify for the World Triathlon Sprint Distance Championships, or a beginner looking for a fun summer challenge with your friends and family, we have the race for you!
...
Date: Sunday 1 March
Where: Spriggs Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live Pro Wrestling FINALLY makes its way back to Central Hawke's Bay after a sell out in 2025!! 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...
Date: Friday 6 March
Where: Waipukurau Memorial Hall, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
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 27 March to Sunday 29 March
Where: Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Bruce Springsteen Experience is an international-level show dedicated to honouring the timeless music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Featuring a full nine-piece lineup, this captivating performance delivers an electrifying blend of visual and audio excitement. Audiences are...
Date: Saturday 6 June
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, 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 11 July
Where: The beach, Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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