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Find out what events are on in Hawke's Bay, Wairoa, Hastings, Central Hawke's Bay and Napier. If you need to know what's on this is the place to look.
Find out what events are on in Hawke's Bay, Wairoa, Hastings, Central Hawke's Bay and Napier. If you need to know what's on this is the place to look.
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The biggest market in Hawkes Bay.Well over 60 stalls to explore.Well worth a visit.
Wet or fine you will find market open.
Sunday morning its not to far.
Beside the Ocean and next to the Spa.
Grab a coffee,Kiwi Kai or try some really tasty Thai.
Quirky collectibles,freshest fruit and some of...
Date: Sunday 5 January to Sunday 2 March
Where: Napier Sunday Markets, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're excited to announce a new initiative at Radburnd Cellars with the launch of our Cellar Door Collective!
We've invited three outstanding producers without cellar doors to join @Bostock and ourselves (@RadburndCellars) in our beautiful space - the Stables at 305 Ngatarawa Road.
@amoisewines...
Date: Saturday 1 February to Sunday 27 April
Where: Radburnd Cellars, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Michael Stodart
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
- Groove...
Date: Saturday 1 February to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Whether you're just starting out on a board and want to learn the basics or are trying to upskill, we've got the thing for you! Here at Bay Skate, we provide skateboarding lessons for all ages and skill levels.
At beginner lessons you will learn how to push, turn and balance; as well as get...
Date: Sunday 23 February to Sunday 13 April
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Aurum Trio, a flute, cello and harp trio based in Wellington.
Robert Ibell, a well-known New Zealand cellist, together with Michelle Velvin, an accomplished Wellington harpist, and Barbara Hill, a professional flautist from Berlin, Germany, present a programme of chamber music which has...
Date: Monday 24 February
Where: Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 7 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Storytime
When: Tuesdays, 11am Where: Taradale Library
Storytime is a half-hour - forty-five-minute programme of songs and various picture books from our collection being read. Some of our Storytimes are themed and either a craft or an activity accompanies them. Suitable for preschoolers and...
Date: Tuesday 4 February to Tuesday 8 April
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Drama Playground is a fun and engaging programme for 8-12's that inspires kids to be creative, spontaneous, and silly. Through improv games and exercises, children can explore their imagination and, along the way, learn important life skills like communication, resilience and teamwork.
The class...
Date: Tuesday 25 February to Tuesday 15 April
Where: Co-Lab Taradale , Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Creative Improv for TEENS is for all teens wishing to learn more about performance.
You may have graduated from our Drama Playground (8-12's) or just be ready to try something new and make some friends.
We offer an engaging programme for 13-17's s that inspires you to be creative, spontaneous,...
Date: Tuesday 25 February to Tuesday 15 April
Where: Co-Lab Taradale , Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Us for Thrive 25 – A Night to Celebrate, Support, and donate to Nevertheless to ensure we thrive in 2025!
Be part of an unforgettable evening as we come together to support 25 powerful initiatives delivered by Nevertheless in 2025. $25 from every ticket goes directly towards these...
Date: Tuesday 25 February
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Back for 2025 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself a great...
Date: Tuesday 28 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Fancy Trying Something New?
Need more fun and laughter in your life?
Then improv is for you.
No experience is necessary.
Our Improv for Adult courses are open to anyone 18 years or over.
This is also the entry-level for those who want to join our performance troupe. Once paid there are no...
Date: Thursday 27 February to Thursday 3 April
Where: Co-Lab Taradale , Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Jodie Comer’s (Killing Eve) award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman play.
Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to...
Date: Thursday 27 February
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the far flung corners of the globe, back home for one night only of Jazz, with a generous sprinkling of soul cones a dream team of some of the finest Hawkes Bay home grown musicians.
A celebration of coming home for those whose shared language is that of music, leaning in to the intrinsic...
Date: Thursday 27 February
Where: Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Trinity Ice as she plays with her balls!
Enjoy three competitive rounds of bingo, a drag show and lots of laughs over an hour and half!
Doors 7pm
Balls drop 8pm - approx 9/9:30pm
Please note that customers will be sat at shared tables.
Date: Thursday 27 February
Where: The Cabana, 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 14 February to Friday 11 April
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for the perfect way to end your week? Head to Al Fresco Fridays in Hastings City!
Book into a local eatery, get some takeout, or sample the food trucks - plus live music, outdoor games and plenty of space to sit in a car-free zone on Heretaunga Street East Block and the Tribune...
Date: Friday 31 January to Friday 28 February
Where: East Block CBD, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Indonesian themed menu, a Dutch Rijsttafel;
Pangsit Goreng, fried wonton
Sambal Eggs
Gado Gado and Satay Sauce
Beef/Chicken/Tofu Rendang
Sambal Beans
Atar Tjampour
Seroendeng
Pisang Goreng
Dinner and Recipe booklet included
They say the kitchen is the heart of the...
Date: Friday 28 February
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Small Hall Sessions with M.Ward
I've been listening to the music of M.Ward for over 20 years. His music to me has a beautifully intimate sound, there is a open honesty to them, a raw, fresh authentic sound.
His albums Transfiguration of Vincent, Transistor Radio, Post-War and A Wasteland...
Date: Friday 28 February
Where: Te Awanga Community Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Kia ora!
The Salmonella Dub SoundSystem featuring band originator Andrew aka Dj Rudeboy on the mix ft. Mighty Asterix & Whirimako Black LIVE with the amazing Sal Dub horn section bring the band’s new DOUBLE Digi album FOR ALL THINGS ALIVE in a space weaving 2hr dancefloor journey through...
Date: Friday 28 February
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Summer may be ending but it's still hot at Common! Welcoming back the ever popular dance floor filler - Jorge DJ Latino
Whether you're a pro or just love to boogie, Jorge will get you moving your feet to the hip twitching beat and leave you with a smile on your face. Get ready to merengue and...
Date: Friday 28 February
Where: The Common Room Garden, 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 1 February to Saturday 6 December
Where: Gibson Court, Havelock North, 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
Immersive Escape Rooms .... $35 per person
- Challenge your wits, test your teamwork, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
-...
Date: Friday 17 January to Saturday 1 March
Where: Beyond the Box Escape Rooms, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Celebrate Seaweek 2025 by joining us for some Reef Madness at Te Angiangi Marine Reserve. Take part in a reef survey, interact with sea creatures, and learn about what makes the marine reserve such a special place!
This free family day out is brought to you by Te Mana o Ngati Kere, National...
Date: Saturday 1 March
Where: Te Angiangi Marine Reserve, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Join us at Cornwall Park, Tomoana Road, Hastings, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, for a day filled with cultural exploration, mouthwatering cuisine, captivating performances, and so much more!
Date: Saturday 1 March
Where: Cornwall Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're excited to announce a new initiative at Radburnd Cellars with the launch of our Cellar Door Collective!
We've invited three outstanding producers without cellar doors to join @Bostock and ourselves (@RadburndCellars) in our beautiful space - the Stables at 305 Ngatarawa Road.
@amoisewines...
Date: Saturday 1 February to Sunday 27 April
Where: Radburnd Cellars, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Michael Stodart
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
- Groove...
Date: Saturday 1 February to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Māori storytelling on film has continued to grow in Aotearoa. Utu was a catalyst film that built a global audience and received critical acclaim. At 2.00pm join Gaylene Preston (producer of the making of Utu) and Paula Whetu-Jones (Director of Whina) as they discuss the production, what it meant...
Date: Saturday 1 March
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us in 2025 for Crab Fest at our favourite spot Crab Farm!
Crab Fest is all about local and celebrating the amazing talent we have at our doorstep.
Come hang out and enjoy great music, local talent, and delicious flavours!
We will have fantastic live performances, groovy tunes from...
Date: Saturday 1 March
Where: Crab Farm Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Small Hall Sessions with M.Ward
I've been listening to the music of M.Ward for over 20 years. His music to me has a beautifully intimate sound, there is a open honesty to them, a raw, fresh authentic sound.
His albums Transfiguration of Vincent, Transistor Radio, Post-War and A Wasteland...
Date: Saturday 1 March
Where: Meeanee Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Royal New Zealand Air Force Band are heading north this summer! They’ll be astounding audiences with performances starting in Palmerston North and Hastings, and finishing up in Carterton.
This exceptionally talented band will feature the vocal talents of Leading Aircraftman Barbara Graham,...
Date: Saturday 1 March
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bringing together a compilation crew of fabulous, this show features four powerhouse women singers bringing you "rock from the bands of men". It's gonna get wild, wild wild!
Ashley Hale-Durham, Georgie Sullivan, Jude Madill and Julie Lamb present sets from Journey, Whitesnake, Led Zeppelin and...
Date: Saturday 1 March
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The biggest market in Hawkes Bay.Well over 60 stalls to explore.Well worth a visit.
Wet or fine you will find market open.
Sunday morning its not to far.
Beside the Ocean and next to the Spa.
Grab a coffee,Kiwi Kai or try some really tasty Thai.
Quirky collectibles,freshest fruit and some of...
Date: Sunday 5 January to Sunday 2 March
Where: Napier Sunday Markets, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Lindisfarne Gala is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and it’s a community event not to be missed! Held on Sunday morning, this fun-filled extravaganza features over 50 stalls, games, and activities for all ages.
What’s on Offer?
- Quality Second-Hand Goods: Clothing, household items,...
Date: Sunday 2 March
Where: Lindisfarne College, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us on Sunday 2 March at 1pm to view the documentary 'Making Utu' followed by a rich conversation as Dame Gaylene Preston is interviewed and answers your questions about this epic cowboy western, filmed in Hawke's Bay.
Dame Gaylene Preston has been at the forefront of documentary and film...
Date: Sunday 2 March
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Whether you're just starting out on a board and want to learn the basics or are trying to upskill, we've got the thing for you! Here at Bay Skate, we provide skateboarding lessons for all ages and skill levels.
At beginner lessons you will learn how to push, turn and balance; as well as get...
Date: Sunday 23 February to Sunday 13 April
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Small Hall Sessions with M.Ward
I've been listening to the music of M.Ward for over 20 years. His music to me has a beautifully intimate sound, there is a open honesty to them, a raw, fresh authentic sound.
His albums Transfiguration of Vincent, Transistor Radio, Post-War and A Wasteland...
Date: Sunday 2 March
Where: Maraekakaho Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Australian, London-based pianist Piers Lane returns to New Zealand to perform the complete cycle of Frédéric Chopin's beloved 'nocturnes'.
The 21 'nocturnes' are among Chopin's most intimate compositions, suggestive of a myriad nighttime atmospheres and emotions. Of twilight, dusk and into the...
Date: Monday 3 March
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 4 February 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 18 February to Tuesday 9 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 7 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce
When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library
When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library
Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Tuesday 4 February to Tuesday 1 April
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Storytime
When: Tuesdays, 11am Where: Taradale Library
Storytime is a half-hour - forty-five-minute programme of songs and various picture books from our collection being read. Some of our Storytimes are themed and either a craft or an activity accompanies them. Suitable for preschoolers and...
Date: Tuesday 4 February to Tuesday 8 April
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
International cricket under lights in Napier - how good! Mates, vibes, sun for the first innings and then the light towers go on for the chase. An all-new season of cricket is on, round up a crew & we’ll see you there supporting our New Zealand WHITE FERNS!
PS, working? Got the kids? Come in...
Date: Tuesday 4 March
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Back for 2025 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself a great...
Date: Tuesday 28 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Featuring the best of 70s and 80s musicals: Phantom, Les Mis, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Cabaret and more!
Featuring:
Russell Dixon
Kate Lineham
Rebecca Wright
Matt Pike
John Bayne
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 25 Feb - 28 Mar 2025
Concerts start...
Date: Wednesday 5 March
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
True crime fun-facts, realising you joined a cult and boldly announcing your intrusive thoughts. Yeah - we sing about these things.
THERAPY is making its way to Aubyn Live Theatre hot off the back of sold-out seasons in Dunedin and Christchurch and following its debut at BATS for the 2025 New...
Date: Wednesday 5 March to Thursday 6 March
Where: Aubyn Live Theatre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
THERAPY: A Musical Comedy
Presented by Aubyn Live Theatre and Good for Her Productions
True crime fun-facts, realising you joined a cult and boldly announcing your intrusive thoughts. Yeah - we sing about these things.
THERAPY is making its way to Aubyn Live Theatre hot off the back of...
Date: Wednesday 5 March to Thursday 6 March
Where: Aubyn Live Theatre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Featuring the best of 70s and 80s musicals: Phantom, Les Mis, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Cabaret and more!
Featuring:
Russell Dixon
Kate Lineham
Rebecca Wright
Matt Pike
John Bayne
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 25 Feb - 28 Mar 2025
Concerts start...
Date: Thursday 6 March
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Showcasing our 2025 collection that has everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration; the evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised to delight the two-wheel devotee!
For 2025, at MTG Century Theatre we are...
Date: Friday 7 March to Sunday 9 March
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Amapiano Vol.4 is coming back by popular demand to Hastings, Hawkes Bay for 2025.
The most exciting dance genre in the world by way of South Africa, Amapiano has become a global phenomenon.
Come and feel the music and energy this march with a local and international line up of DJ's.
featuring...
Date: Friday 7 March
Where: Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It's simple really.
Pick a bunch of amazing breweries and add some other tasty fermented beverages.
Make sure to include your favourite locals, outstanding regulars and some new breweries as well.
Invite some great musicians and a funky DJ.
Get some tasty food on board that goes down well...
Date: Saturday 8 March
Where: Duart House, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 8 February to Saturday 13 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
**SOLD OUT**
Two of New Zealand’s premiere singer-songwriters take the stage together for the first time in half a decade. Dave Baxter (Avalanche City) and Luke Thompson met over 20 years ago studying music together in Hamilton and have been friends and collaborators ever since.
Following...
Date: Saturday 8 March
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for Te Mata Kindergarten's Annual Junior Triathlon and Family Fun Day!
Register on the day - $10 per individual entry or $20 per family entry - registration opens at 9:30am with the first race at 10:30am.
The triathlon includes a bike, run, and waterslide and is open to all children...
Date: Sunday 9 March
Where: Hereworth School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Tokyo masters of rock&roll mayhem. 30 years young & the foot ain’t ever come off that car crash accelerator pedal. Still swerving, dead man curving, burnin’ out & danger driftin’. Link Wray overdriven guitar rumble fuzz & feedback, Joan Jett warm leatherette aesthetic obsession, locomotive...
Date: Wednesday 12 March
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Handel Overture and Symphonia from Occasional Oratorio
Locke The Tempest Suite
Handel Alcina Suite
Telemann Concerto for 3 Trumpets and Timpani in D Major, TWV54.D3
Handel’s mastery in blending celebratory and contemplative elements into his music has stood the test of time like few others....
Date: Wednesday 12 March
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings War Memorial Library is hosting the public launch of Dick Frizzell’s new memoir Hastings A Boys Own Adventure. This is a love letter to his home town, Hastings, and the weirdly innocent world of the 1950s and early 1960s.
Free Entry, however, Registration Is Required. Please Register...
Date: Thursday 13 March
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Friday 14 February to Friday 11 April
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Roll up and have a ball (literally) at the inaugural Hastings Meatball Festival. Sink your teeth into delicious, creative takes on the classic meatball, with Hawke's Bay bakers, butchers, chefs, and cooks battling it out for your Visitor’s Choice vote. Smothered in sauce, spicy, plump, and porky...
Date: Friday 14 March
Where: Hastings CBD, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An exciting collaboration between Elephant Hill chef Ben Cruse and Hawke’s Bay’s newest spirits brand, this is a cocktail evening not to be missed.
Food and wine pairings are well documented, but during this exclusive free-flowing event, a selection of Ben’s canapes and small plates are...
Date: Friday 14 March
Where: Elephant Hill Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Who is calling the shots?
Join Craggy Range’s Executive Chef Casey McDonald and Wine Experience Manager Michael Bancks for a kitchen switch-up that both harnesses Casey’s creativity and tests Michael’s curatorial skillset.
For one night only, Casey hands the big food decisions to his...
Date: Friday 14 March
Where: Craggy Range, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join the hilarious Anita Wigl'it (from 'RuPaul's Drag Race', 'Have You Been Paying Attention' and other TV shows) as she plays with her balls!
Enjoy three competitive rounds of Bingo, a drag show and lots of laughs over an hour and a half!
Doors 7pm.
Balls drop 7:30pm - approx 8:30/9pm.
...
Date: Friday 14 March
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Roll out the apron and roll up your sleeves at Farmhouse Kitchen with truly global chef, Ashia Ismail-Singer. Ashia has Indian heritage, grew up in Malawi, spent time in the United Kingdom as a youngster, then travelled to New Zealand where she now lives with her Kiwi husband and family. During her...
Date: Saturday 15 March to Sunday 16 March
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Church Road’s winemaking team on a very special journey to engage the senses and stimulate the palate.
Church Road Winery brings to F.A.W.C! a uniquely immersive experience helping to create one of the team’s most recognised and awarded wines - Church Road Grand Reserve Chardonnay....
Date: Saturday 15 March
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready to sip, savour, and soak up the best of Napier and Ahuriri’s hospitality scene. The Coastal Cocktail Trail is your perfect chance to explore top-notch bars on a lively, self-guided adventure through Napier’s CBD and the seaside charm of Ahuriri.
Here’s how it works:
Grab your...
Date: Saturday 15 March to Wednesday 19 March
Where: Napier CBD, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Back for its third year, the Grand Long Lunch is heading to a new secret location, with new chefs on board and new wines to be discovered.
Situated in a picturesque corner of New Zealand’s Food and Wine Country, the Grand Long Lunch is the cornerstone event of F.A.W.C! and a not-to-be-missed...
Date: Saturday 15 March
Where: Secret Location, 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 15 February to Saturday 20 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
What could be more quintessentially Kiwi than a barbeque on the lawn?
Experience the serene grounds of the Hawke’s Bay Club – a charming property whose beauty is usually reserved only for its members – and a mouthwatering barbeque featuring choice Angus cuts from Three Rivers Beef.
This...
Date: Saturday 15 March
Where: The Hawke's Bay Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hear ye, hear ye! This will be one of the most unique events F.A.W.C! has ever hosted.
Think pigs on spits, tomahawk steaks, flame-kissed poultry, gallons of Hawke’s Bay wines and beers, and maybe even a goblet of honey mead or two!
Knight of the Long Table is an immersive medieval-style...
Date: Saturday 15 March
Where: Bareknuckle BBQ, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier’s iconic Mission Estate is transformed into a moonlit wonderland, for a special dinner that entices and entrances. With tables adorning the hilltop lawn (weather permitting of course), you’ll begin with a glass of Mission Fête sparkling wine, canapés, and music.
The three-course...
Date: Saturday 15 March
Where: Mission Estate Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
GO-4-12 Events 15th - 16th March 2025
For nineteen years the GO-4-12 Youth Adventure Race has offered youth the opportunity to Explore, be Challenged and Grow through taking part in an Authentic Adventure Race designed to be Safe, fun and achievable.
With three events, a Three Hour a Six Hour...
Date: Sunday 16 March
Where: Tuki Tuki Christian Camp, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hindu Council of Hawkes Bay would like to invite you all to celebrate the festival of colors with us!
Holi festival has been celebrated in the Indian subcontinent for centuries. It marks the beginning of spring in India after a long winter, symbolic of the triumph of good over evil. It is...
Date: Sunday 16 March
Where: Mitre 10 Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions 2024/2025
Get Ready for a Sunny Hawke’s Bay Summer As the Church Road Live Gwen Summer Sessions Make Their Return! Join Us at Church Road for Six Sunday Afternoons Filled with Live Acoustic Performances from some of Hawke’s Bay’s Top Talent. Relax in the...
Date: Sunday 2 February to Sunday 13 April
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An exquisite lunch sourced, prepared and cooked with consideration to the elements, savour dishes that truly reflect a sense of place.
Chef Ben Cruse, new to Elephant Hill but with a history of fine cuisine spanning Craggy Range, The Old Church and Michelin-starred UK eatery, The Yorke Arms, uses...
Date: Sunday 16 March
Where: Elephant Hill Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Unearth the treasures of St Georges’ garden during a serene, three-course lunch that both showcases vibrant flavours and pushes the boundaries of culinary artistry.
This intimate celebration, held onsite at St Georges Restaurant, combines the rich offerings of the surrounding gardens with...
Date: Sunday 16 March
Where: St Georges Restaurant, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A vibrant celebration of local wine, food and art, all set within beautiful and bustling Havelock North village, BLENDED is collaborative event showcasing the best of the local art and wine scene.
Explore an inspiring selection of works from five talented local artists, curated by Muse Art...
Date: Sunday 16 March
Where: The Courtyard Village Exchange, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The National Gallery, London recently hosted the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood.
This film is a chance to reexamine and better understand this iconic artist. Focusing on his unique...
Date: Sunday 16 March to Thursday 20 March
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An afternoon high tea event that’s one part refined, several parts rock n roll.
Mister D’s pastry chef has tweaked the traditional high tea repertoire to offer a range of stunning savouries and tempting sweet treats to entice both newcomers and D-votees.
Join the high jinks and be part of a...
Date: Sunday 16 March
Where: Mister D, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Immerse yourself in vintage vibes at Clearview Estate, perched on the wild Te Awanga Cape Kidnappers coastline.
For this one-off occasion, the accomplished Clearview team will dress to impress in their Art Deco apparel and implore guests to do the same! Serving shared platters throughout this long...
Date: Sunday 16 March
Where: Clearview Estate Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A guided tour of our very own Great Wine Capital region, this event is being offered for the very first time at F.A.W.C! with winemaker Gordon Russell as your knowledgeable companion. You'll visit four incredible vineyards, each one sited on gravels deposited by the Ngaruroro River and producing...
Date: Monday 17 March
Where: Various Locations, 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 21 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
San Telmo is the oldest neighbourhood in Argentina’s capital, each street lined with steak houses, and the aroma of charred beef an ever-present companion. For one night only, luxury lodge Millar Road transforms into a parilla, hosting chef Corradino Anselmi from Auckland institution El Sizzling...
Date: Wednesday 19 March
Where: Millar Road, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A traveller arrives at a border with a stack of battered cases. From within them, whole worlds will emerge…
Suitcase Show is an eclectic box set of short stories. Dark, spiky, and comic, each one is told out of a suitcase. The staging is inventive, from lo-fi shadowplay to wireless projection,...
Date: Wednesday 19 March to Thursday 20 March
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Before we had refrigerators, we had salting, brining, smoking, pickling and preserving – techniques that were once commonplace in kitchens around the country. For this very special one-off event at Mangapapa Hotel, we celebrate this 140-year old heritage building, its grounds and its legacy,...
Date: Thursday 20 March
Where: Mangapapa Hotel, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A perfect match in every way, Napier’s K Kitchen, which occupies the ground floor of the city’s iconic Art Deco Masonic Hotel, teams up with Askerne Wines to showcase how complimentary flavours can beautifully enhance a meal.
Prepare for a three-course dinner menu that highlights some of the...
Date: Thursday 20 March
Where: K Kitchen and Bar, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A beach-style barbeque smack bang in the city! Join the hospitable Mister D team for an evening of sizzling Kiwi bach kai, cold seafood platters, and some secret surprises whipped up by your hosts David Griffiths and Prue Barton.
Mussels, paua, crayfish, sashimi, oysters and the quintessential...
Date: Thursday 20 March
Where: Mister D, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Golf in New Zealand presents a fun-filled ambrose golf day supporting the UpsideDowns Education Trust. This incredible event raises funds to empower children with Down syndrome to talk, read and write by helping fund speech and language therapy in New Zealand.
Join us on Friday, 21st March 2025,...
Date: Friday 21 March
Where: Hastings Golf Club, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for an exclusive wine blending experience at Trinity Hill’s iconic winery on the Gimblett Gravels! Immerse yourself in the art and science of winemaking as you create your own red blend, “The Gimblett,” with guidance from our expert team. On arrival, enjoy a glass of our ‘new’...
Date: Friday 21 March
Where: Trinity Hill Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Step into a world of French elegance at Pask Winery's stunning new venue, where culinary magic meets the art of winemaking for a memorable evening with Peta Mathias.
One of this country’s most celebrated gastronomes, personalities and authors, Peta will share adventures from a life lived boldly...
Date: Friday 21 March
Where: Pask Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In collaboration with Saltwater Seafoods, St Georges brings you an extraordinary dining experience that celebrates the flavours of the sea.
Expect a shared seafood feast that highlights the freshest, sustainably sourced ingredients from Hawke’s Bay’s coastal waters.
Beginning with raw bar...
Date: Friday 21 March
Where: St Georges Restaurant, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Nick is a Dunedin based artist who released his Second album "New Horizons" at the end of 2024. His songs come straight from the heart, with thoughtful, soulful lyrics that draw inspiration from his personal experiences in life. With a musical style inspired by the likes of Ryan Adams, the Goo Goo...
Date: Friday 21 March
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Celebrate the glorious fig with our special guest and lifelong fig enthusiast, Annabelle White.
Hosted by Te Mata Figs, in a stunning marquee overlooking the orchard, you’ll begin with a glass of wine curated by Doug Haynes of Hawkes Ridge Wine Estate, and a wander through the trees. Take in...
Date: Saturday 22 March
Where: The Figgery Cafe & Shop, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A dusty tree-line road, surrounded by vines, leading to a rustic estancia. This year, be transported to Argentina during a special visit to the Black Barn Olive Shed for a Great Wine Capitals showcase.
To mark Hawke’s Bay’s inclusion as a Great Wine Capital, and following on from 2024’s...
Date: Saturday 22 March
Where: Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
After the roaring success of last year’s event, Hands Down is partnering with local Havelock North favourites, Mijita, for a re-up of their iconic Car Park Taco Party!
Wander in from midday Saturday for a fantastic afternoon of free entertainment, delicious drinks, and pay-as-you-eat taco...
Date: Saturday 22 March
Where: Hangar behind the Daily Telegraph Building, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Poos and Farts Storytime Rips Again!
A true family affair for everyone who loves a good joke, a whiffy story, and appreciates some well-placed toilet humour.
Let off some steam and join us for a rip-roaring storytime. Suitable for ages 4-13.
We may take photographs or video recordings...
Date: Saturday 22 March
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The world-famous in Havelock North Advintage car park bar is back for summer F.A.W.C! 2025.
Expect sharply priced glasses of Champagne Taittinger and a street bar stocked with delicious Hawke's Bay wines.
Expect renowned Chef Martin Bosley to be shucking fresh oysters to order, while the...
Date: Saturday 22 March
Where: Advintage Wines, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bubbles, beats, sweet and savoury treats….It’s high tea, but not as you know it…
Everybody’s favourite provisioner, Bellatinos, welcomes guests to its new site in Napier, for tasty treats and funky beats from two of NZ's finest DJs. Enjoy a glass of chilled Hawke’s Bay bubbly (or...
Date: Saturday 22 March
Where: Ahuriri Neighbourhood Food Market, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke’s Bay is renowned for its produce – a region that punches above its weight for meat, fish, grapes, olives, fruit and vegetables.
This F.A.W.C!, enjoy an exquisite evening that celebrates all the finest flavours from our bountiful province, from the premium cuts chosen by Three Rivers...
Date: Saturday 22 March
Where: The Hawke's Bay Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A homage to all the nonnas whose secret recipes handwritten in dogeared notebooks have been passed down through generations, join the Cellar 495 team for a night of authentic Italian-American goodness.
In collaboration with Masterchef judge and restaurateur Micheal Dearth (The Grove, Baduzzi), the...
Date: Saturday 22 March
Where: Cellar 495, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Nick is a Dunedin based artist who released his Second album "New Horizons" at the end of 2024. His songs come straight from the heart, with thoughtful, soulful lyrics that draw inspiration from his personal experiences in life. With a musical style inspired by the likes of Ryan Adams, the Goo Goo...
Date: Saturday 22 March
Where: Keirunga Creative Arts Venue, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hats Off To Led Zeppelin are digging deep into the Zep catalogue to present epics and favourite album cuts from the greatest band who rocked the Earth... Led Zeppelin! Opening the show is Mark Nichol, with his fine acoustic renditions of rock classics! Tickets Available Now on Eventfinda, Only $15...
Date: Saturday 22 March
Where: The Common Room Garden, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Enjoy a rustic French farmhouse-style lunch at Black Barn Bistro, and while away an afternoon in the vines. Start with a chilled glass of sparkling, before moving to your table and being seated for a shared multi-course celebration of locally sourced ingredients prepared using French culinary...
Date: Sunday 23 March
Where: Black Barn Bistro, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Two of our best team up for an exclusive F.A.W.C! event set amongst the vines of the picturesque Bridge Pa Triangle. Radburnd Cellars provides the stunning location - a working winery at the historic Ngatarawa Stables site – and chef Bert van de Steeg from notable restaurant Malo serves a harvest...
Date: Sunday 23 March
Where: Radburnd Cellars, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Cha cha cha your way down the driveway and into Clearview Estate for a long-table lunch celebrating all things Latino.
There’ll be tapas-style platters to tempt, jugs of sangria to quench the thirst and Latin music to get the booty moving. Try your hand at tango dancing, or for something a...
Date: Sunday 23 March
Where: Clearview Estate Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Miss Kaninna is stoked to announce their debut Aotearoa Tour in March 2025. The tour will see debut headline shows performing Tamaki/Auckland, Poneke/Wellington and Heretaunga/Hastings in late March.
A proud Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung, Kalkadoon and Yirendali woman, Miss Kaninna is a...
Date: Sunday 23 March
Where: Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Black Spider Trio is a Gypsy Jazz ensemble born in the heart of Wellington. The talents of these three virtuosic musicians combine to create a highly polished original repertoire featuring blazingly swift swing, deep sultry ballads, old-world waltzes and foot-stomping shuffles. As well as...
Date: Monday 24 March
Where: Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Kōrero with Kurī is a partnership between Canine Friends Pet Therapy and Hastings District Libraries.
This afterschool reading-to-dogs programme runs during the school term and encourages tamariki (ages 5-12) to register for a 10-minute session where they bring along a book (or select one from...
Date: Thursday 27 March to Thursday 17 April
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Discover fresh, practical ideas that enhance both your living spaces, your lifestyle and your well being at the Hawke’s Bay Better Home and Living Show! Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to make eco inspired changes the Hawke’s Bay Better Home and Living Show has everything you...
Date: Friday 28 March to Sunday 30 March
Where: Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Pēpi Market is a children's market - an extension of Wonder. Crafted with our littlest community members in mind, join us to explore a world of charm and handmade wonders designed for babies, children and pregnancy. Stallholders, food trucks and a children's area will keep everyone entertained...
Date: Saturday 29 March
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Saturday International cricket in Napier - how good! Mates, vibes, sun and exciting cricket action to bring it all together
McLean Park, Napier
Gates Open: 10am
Match Start Time: 11am
50 overs per side
Date: Saturday 29 March
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Stevie Ray Vaughan with Friends. Night of Blues/Rock. Tony Painting with Blues Power playing Clapton, Gallagher, Moore, Beck, Hendrix, Trower, Guy, Ford, Blackmore, Knopfler aswell as the one & only Stevie Ray Vaughan. Doors open 8:00pm Tickets Eventfinda or on door on the night.
Date: Saturday 29 March
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 4 February 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 18 February to Tuesday 9 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 7 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce
When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library
When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library
Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Tuesday 4 February to Tuesday 1 April
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Storytime
When: Tuesdays, 11am Where: Taradale Library
Storytime is a half-hour - forty-five-minute programme of songs and various picture books from our collection being read. Some of our Storytimes are themed and either a craft or an activity accompanies them. Suitable for preschoolers and...
Date: Tuesday 4 February to Tuesday 8 April
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Back for 2025 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself a great...
Date: Tuesday 28 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Welcome to "Hope I Made You Proud." – the hilarious, wild, and deeply personal stand-up show from New Zealand’s comedy sensation, Joe Daymond. In this uproarious tour, Joe takes you through his incredible journey from scraping by, living in his car, and cleaning caravans to becoming a household...
Date: Wednesday 2 April
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Kōrero with Kurī is a partnership between Canine Friends Pet Therapy and Hastings District Libraries.
This afterschool reading-to-dogs programme runs during the school term and encourages tamariki (ages 5-12) to register for a 10-minute session where they bring along a book (or select one from...
Date: Thursday 27 March to Thursday 17 April
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Whether you're just starting out on a board and want to learn the basics or are trying to upskill, we've got the thing for you! Here at Bay Skate, we provide skateboarding lessons for all ages and skill levels.
At beginner lessons you will learn how to push, turn and balance; as well as get...
Date: Sunday 23 February to Sunday 13 April
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Kia ora kiddos! Come spend a night with your ole Dad. We'll share memories, chew the fat and if you're really good ya might even get a bed-time story. See u there. lotsaluv, Dad.
From the creator of Magnus Steele (Nominated- Most Promising Emerging Artist, NZ Fringe 2020) and Ungartered...
Date: Friday 4 April to Saturday 5 April
Where: Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst star in the award-winning two-hander, “In Other Words.”
Starring the acclaimed real-life couple Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst, this is a rare opportunity to see two of New Zealand’s finest actors share the stage in a two-hander for the...
Date: Friday 4 April
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
If you're a true Bowie connoisseur, this is the tribute band for you.
Jam-packed with some of the best local musical talent in NZ, and playing all the Bowie songs you know and love, spanning all the iconic eras of David Bowie.
The Absolute Bowie Tribute is an exciting 7-piece band that fills the...
Date: Friday 4 April
Where: The Cabana, 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 1 February to Saturday 6 December
Where: Gibson Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're excited to announce a new initiative at Radburnd Cellars with the launch of our Cellar Door Collective!
We've invited three outstanding producers without cellar doors to join @Bostock and ourselves (@RadburndCellars) in our beautiful space - the Stables at 305 Ngatarawa Road.
@amoisewines...
Date: Saturday 1 February to Sunday 27 April
Where: Radburnd Cellars, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Michael Stodart
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
- Groove...
Date: Saturday 1 February to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Event brought to you by Etiquette, Orton's & Saltwater Seafoods
Saturday, 5 April, 2025, 1pm - 7pm
The Old Church
Salty Palate – A Seafood Celebration Kiamoana
Beverages
Entertainment
Tickets on Sale Thursday 23 January @ 11AM (24 hour early bird sale)
General Admission Early Bird -...
Date: Saturday 5 April
Where: The Old Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke's Bay, get ready! On Saturday , April 5th, head down to Hygge for a day/night to remember! Experience an epic lineup of DJs and artists delivering beats that’ll keep you moving all day long, set against the stunning coastal backdrop of Clifton, Hawke's Bay.
Date: Saturday 5 April
Where: Hygge at Clifton Bay, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Extraordinary Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen stars as the passionate title diva in David McVicar’s thrilling production.
Puccini’s melodrama about a volatile diva, a sadistic police chief, and an idealistic artist has offended and thrilled audiences for more than a century. Critics, for...
Date: Sunday 6 April
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
As the son of legendary Country Music Hall of Famer, Charley Pride
Dion carries on his family’s musical legacy while forging his own path. With his remarkable talent as a songwriter and multi-talented instrumentalist, playing guitar, piano, drums, and bass, Dion has demonstrated his...
Date: Tuesday 8 April
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Friday 14 February to Friday 11 April
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way back to Taradale to end our 2024/25 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 in October, Impact Pro Wrestling are finishing off the season in style!
Impact...
Date: Friday 11 April
Where: Taradale Town Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Meet The Cobblestones, just an ordinary Stone Age family of cave folk living on Stoney Street, Rock Bottom! But when cave boy inventor Bobby Cobblestone hatches his very first good idea, he's whisked off to work for none other than the beautiful celebrity Lady Lava! Unfortunately, BC is soon up to...
Date: Friday 11 April to Sunday 20 April
Where: Aubyn Live Theatre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Notorious* proudly presents
DAI HENWOOD in
DAI HARD
Yippee kai-yay, it’s time for Dai to bring his highly acclaimed show Dai Hard to Hawke’s Bay! Joined by his best pal Justine Smith, this is a 90min comedy spectacular. You might have heard, there’s been a whole lot of things...
Date: Friday 11 April
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its return to Napier to end our 2024/25 Hawke's Bay season in style! 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...
Date: Saturday 12 April
Where: Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
NZ’s Award-winning hit tribute show “Elton John vs. Billy Joel” are coming to Toitoi Opera House Hastings, Saturday12th April as part of their NZ-wide tour!
After wildly successful sell-out shows across New Zealand, join Cam and Sam for an intimate night out as they wow audiences both young...
Date: Saturday 12 April
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Produced by Dave Khan and Simon Gooding, How Love Bends showcases Reb’s poetic depth and her signature sound. Alongside her longtime band members Dave Khan (guitar/keys), Karin Canzek (bass), and Earl Robertson (drums) they’ve crafted an album that dives into the transformative nature of love...
Date: Saturday 12 April
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions 2024/2025
Get Ready for a Sunny Hawke’s Bay Summer As the Church Road Live Gwen Summer Sessions Make Their Return! Join Us at Church Road for Six Sunday Afternoons Filled with Live Acoustic Performances from some of Hawke’s Bay’s Top Talent. Relax in the...
Date: Sunday 2 February to Sunday 13 April
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 21 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A global cabaret cult sensation!
Enter Strange Phenomena, howl with The Hounds Of Love and dance on the moors with Wuthering Heights. Kate's not there – but you are.
Following multiple tours across the UK and Australia, this award-winning cult cabaret pays glorious tribute to the music,...
Date: Tuesday 15 April
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life.
Fleabag may seem oversexed, emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. With family and friendships under strain and a guinea pig café struggling to keep afloat,
Fleabag suddenly...
Date: Thursday 17 April
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Electric Llamas. Local 6 part group of competent musicians playing a mix of their own material and covers of unusual oldies, as well as a few favourites with their own spin. Anything from jazz to punk, Jefferson Airplane to Gogol Bordello. Featuring 'Trish on violin, Graham on lead, David on...
Date: Thursday 17 April
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Roll up. Roll up. Roll up!
Welcome to the 10th anniversary season of New Zealand's largest and most fabulous traveling festival/fair!
The Extravaganza Fair! Summer Tour 2024 - 2025 !!!
The Extravaganza Fair is a community-centred event with a creative and sustainable focus. It is a family...
Date: Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April
Where: Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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 15 February to Saturday 20 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Abba Heaven! NZ’s own Abba Tribute band are coming down from Auckland to perform at Pukeora Estate for the first time ever!
This 3 hour tribute show Easter Saturday will have you dancing the night away to all of your favourite Abba songs.
Doors & Bar open from 5pm -12
Dinner menu to be...
Date: Saturday 19 April
Where: Pukeora Estate, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Get ready to rewind to the raddest decade of all! Join us for a totally awesome 80’s Old School Party on the 25th of April, 2025. Dust off your leg warmers, tease up that hair, and get ready to dance the night away to the best hits of the 80s!
DJ Herschel on the Decks
We are beyond stoked...
Date: Friday 25 April
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Birdlife Productions are back with a new puppet and music show using exquisite puppetry, live music, lots of giant caterpillar fun!
'Aya and the Butterfly' is a heart-warming, joyful story about a little girl who finds happiness through her experience of the metamorphosis of the Monarch...
Date: Saturday 26 April
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hawke’s Bay Indian Cultural Centre with the spectacular event, "MADE for A Cause 2025," featuring the dance drama "Wairua Paani"
Following the highly popular, bi-cultural shows like “Shakuntala,” “Sita Unsung,” and “Takshaka - King of Snakes,”...
Date: Saturday 26 April
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Bitter Brothers are a five-piece, Wellington based, southern gothic, old-time, alt-folk, alt-country musical experience that you won’t want to miss. They have banjos, accordions, violence, or rather violins, various guitars and voices, upright basses, drums, percussions, and delightfully...
Date: Saturday 26 April
Where: Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A stellar cast led by Karl, Marian and Ben take you on a whirlwind, worldwide, musical journey including hits from Spain, France, USA, Australia and our own kiwiana songs!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Ben Makisi
Derek Hill
Hank Trenton
Mike Booth
Pete France
Grant...
Date: Wednesday 30 April
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A stellar cast led by Karl, Marian and Ben take you on a whirlwind, worldwide, musical journey including hits from Spain, France, USA, Australia and our own kiwiana songs!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Ben Makisi
Derek Hill
Hank Trenton
Mike Booth
Pete France
Grant...
Date: Thursday 1 May
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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 1 February to Saturday 6 December
Where: Gibson Court, Havelock North, 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 3 May
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Show Not to Be Missed!
The Boss’ Bruce Springsteen Experience Is an International Level Show Honouring the Timeless Music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
With a Full Nine-piece Line-up, the Boss Presents Bruce’s Music at a Captivating Level of Visual and Audio Excitement....
Date: Saturday 3 May
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Insecure Delusion for a tribute to one of the best (if not the greatest) prog rock bands to exist – Tool! Rocking out from 9:00pm on Saturday the 3rd of May, enjoy the tunes that gave Tool a cult-like status amongst devoted fans, in Napiers best rock venue, The Cabana.
Playing fan...
Date: Saturday 3 May
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Presented by: NZ Country Magazine
NZ Country Magazine presents, direct from the USA, The Kenny Rogers Band.
The REAL band that toured with Kenny Rogers for 40+ years to 500 million fans and 5000+ shows worldwide. Performing the mega-hits from Kenny’s legendary career, the way he...
Date: Sunday 4 May
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The No.1 Taylor Swift tribute show, Taylor’s Story comes to New Zealand direct from North America.
Described as being so good that she “IS Taylor Swift”, Shannon, as Taylor will take you as close to the real deal as possible and dull the pain Swifties felt after missing out on the Eras...
Date: Monday 5 May
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 4 February to Tuesday 2 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 7 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Back for 2025 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself a great...
Date: Tuesday 28 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, 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 8 February to Saturday 13 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for our first Winter Night Market, being held in the Exhibition Hall at the Tōmoana Showgrounds in Hastings.
A carefully curated range of the best makers and creators will be there showcasing their locally designed and hand made products. Wander under the stars with a cocktail in hand,...
Date: Saturday 10 May
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An ensemble of leading lights takes the stage for Offenbach’s fantastical final work, headlined by French tenor Benjamin Bernheim in the title role of the tormented poet. Hoffmann’s trio of lovers are sung by soprano Erin Morley as the mechanical doll Olympia, soprano Pretty Yende as the...
Date: Sunday 11 May
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 18 February to Tuesday 9 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
As seen on 7 Days
The year is 2030. Humanity is all but wiped out, and there is only one man who can save us from the Softcockalypse.
For too long, we thought that things like 'gentle parenting', 'love languages' and 'paper straws’ were a good idea until self-diagnosing whingers and 37...
Date: Thursday 15 May
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, 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 15 February to Saturday 20 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
RETURNING WITH A FULL NATIONALTOUR IN 2025!
Showtime presents this spectacular music tribute and full-scale stage production honouring the one and only King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
Celebrate Jackson’s creative genius and unsurpassed talent with riveting live performances evoking his early days...
Date: Saturday 17 May
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 21 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
New Zealand music's Elder Statesmen, the NZ Highwaymen, are embarking on their 'Tour 25.' After two sold-out tours in 2023 and 2024, these legendary musicians are ready to once again captivate audiences with their timeless music." Brendan Dugan, Gray Bartlett, Dennis Marsh, and Frankie Stevens,...
Date: Thursday 22 May
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HAUS of YOLO: Party cabaret. Live sewing. World class circus.
From sell out seasons in Auckland, Hamilton and Taranaki, you are invited into the inner sanctum of renowned fashion label HAUS of YOLO. For one night only, head designer (and part-time conman) Welt Couture will create their...
Date: Friday 30 May
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Landslide is a live 5-piece band, who have been celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks for the past 11 years, covering well-known classics from Fleetwood Mac and also Stevie's solo hits!
Expect to hear Dreams, Sara, Rhiannon, The Chain, Go Your Own Way, Seven Wonders, Don't...
Date: Saturday 31 May
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 4 February to Tuesday 2 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 7 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Back for 2025 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself a great...
Date: Tuesday 28 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An elegant concert of famous ballads, opera, classical and music theatre songs passionately presented by this supremely talented quartet.
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Ben Makisi
Derek Hill
Amanda Atlas
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 12 May - 16 June 2025
Concerts start 11am...
Date: Wednesday 4 June
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Mamma Mia, Björn Again are back! The world's no.1 ABBA show, Björn Again, is taking Municipal Theatre by storm with their dazzling world-class show. Bringing the sparkle and joy of ABBA's timeless music to the stage once more, this Super Trouper event promises a singalong, dance-along...
Date: Wednesday 4 June
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An elegant concert of famous ballads, opera, classical and music theatre songs passionately presented by this supremely talented quartet.
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Ben Makisi
Derek Hill
Amanda Atlas
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 12 May - 16 June 2025
Concerts start 11am...
Date: Thursday 5 June
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.
The 2025 events are running through April, May and June with the National Finals on June 27 & 28th in Wellington.
Enter your band now, see registration link on the website section above.
(If your band is already registered from previous years, just send...
Date: Friday 6 June
Where: The Cabana, 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 1 February to Saturday 6 December
Where: Gibson Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It is the beginning of winter, so we like the smell of the warming speculaas spices!
Join in a 3 hour, hands-on workshop as you discover a traditional baking delicacy consumed widely in the Netherlands during the festive winter months.
We will make 3 typical dutch winter treats; A Spice Loaf...
Date: Saturday 7 June
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, 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 18 February to Tuesday 9 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, 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 8 February 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 21 January 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 15 February to Saturday 20 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Matariki Mahuika is a people-powered Matariki project that involves welcoming people to share the warmth of their fire on beaches right around Aoetaroa New Zealand.
A tradition that began in Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke's Bay in 2023, this DIY celebration has seen many thousands of people answer the...
Date: Saturday 21 June
Where: The beach, Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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 4 February to Tuesday 2 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 7 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Back for 2025 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself a great...
Date: Tuesday 28 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, 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 1 February to Saturday 6 December
Where: Gibson Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen as Leonore, the faithful wife who risks everything to save her husband from the clutches of tyranny in Beethoven’s Fidelio.
Fidelio’sunusual structure, glorious score, and life-affirming aura make it a unique experience. It has been called a hymn to freedom...
Date: Sunday 6 July
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 18 February to Tuesday 9 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Complete with band, we celebrate male ensembles like Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Beatles, Everly Brothers, Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, Queen, The Platters...the list goes on!
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Matt Pike
Mike Booth
Pete France
Grant...
Date: Wednesday 9 July
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Complete with band, we celebrate male ensembles like Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Beatles, Everly Brothers, Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, Queen, The Platters...the list goes on!
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Matt Pike
Mike Booth
Pete France
Grant...
Date: Thursday 10 July
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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 8 February 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 21 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, 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 17 July to Sunday 20 July
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 15 February to Saturday 20 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We’re coming back to the CENTRAL HAWKE'S BAY MUNICIPAL THEATRE in 2025!!
Worldwide sensation - the MAGIC MEN AUSTRALIA are coming your way!
Australia’s most anticipated men are heating up the town Magic Men’s “FEEL THE MAGIC” showcases it’s most talented men in a heart-stopping live...
Date: Thursday 24 July
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
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 1 February to Saturday 6 December
Where: Gibson Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Described as a “national treasure” and “New Zealand’s most indispensable ensemble”, NZTrio He Taonga Wairere is renowned for its eclectic repertoire, outstanding talent and warm kiwi stage presence. Bringing together three incredibly accomplished artists: Amalia Hall (violin), Callum Hall...
Date: Saturday 2 August
Where: St Pauls Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 4 February 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 18 February to Tuesday 9 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 7 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Back for 2025 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself a great...
Date: Tuesday 28 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, 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 8 February to Saturday 13 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, 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 9 August
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“If you’re a Bee Gees fan, this is the concert for you.” — Lesley Evans (Gibb)
The Best of the Bee Gees honours the legacy of the Saturday Night Fever disco album with chart busters from the Bee Gees, K.C. & The Sunshine Band, The Trammps and others, plus special guests Debora McLane...
Date: Thursday 14 August
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“If you’re a Bee Gees fan, this is the concert for you.” Lesley Evans (Gibb)
The Best of the Bee Gees honours the legacy of the Saturday Night Fever disco album with chart busters from the Bee Gees, K.C. & The Sunshine Band, The Trammps and others, plus special guests Debora McLane (Bee...
Date: Thursday 14 August
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ghost Trio was founded mid-2019 by Monique Lapins (violin), Ken Ichinose (cello), and Gabriela Glapska (piano). The close-knit ensemble is passionate about exploring a new approach towards the greatest classics written for piano trio, the discovery of lesser-known contemporary treasures, as well as...
Date: Thursday 14 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 15 February 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 21 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, 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
...
Date: Sunday 31 August
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 4 February 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 18 February to Tuesday 9 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 7 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Back for 2025 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself a great...
Date: Tuesday 28 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, 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
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
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 1 February to Saturday 6 December
Where: Gibson Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 8 February to Saturday 13 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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
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 21 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, 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
SEVENTH WONDER
Performs Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' Album + Greatest Hits 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," "Dreams," and "Don't Stop."...
Date: Friday 19 September
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, 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 15 February to Saturday 20 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, 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 1 February to Saturday 6 December
Where: Gibson Court, 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 4 February to Tuesday 2 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 7 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Back for 2025 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself a great...
Date: Tuesday 28 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, 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
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 8 February to Saturday 13 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, 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 12 October
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 18 February 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
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
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 15 February to Saturday 20 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, 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
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 21 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Michelangelo’s genius is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, still leave us breathless today.
Spanning his 88 years,...
Date: Thursday 23 October to Sunday 26 October
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 1 February to Saturday 6 December
Where: Gibson Court, 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 4 February to Tuesday 2 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 7 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Back for 2025 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself a great...
Date: Tuesday 28 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, 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 8 February to Saturday 13 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, 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
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 18 February to Tuesday 9 December
Where: Flaxmere 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 15 February 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 21 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, 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
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
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
Christmas, Santa, surprises, carols, songs, singalongs, fun, jokes, laughter, fiddling, madness and love to celebrate the end of another great year of music!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Marian Burns
Charlotte West
Kate Lineham
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 18 November - 19...
Date: Wednesday 26 November
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Christmas, Santa, surprises, carols, songs, singalongs, fun, jokes, laughter, fiddling, madness and love to celebrate the end of another great year of music!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Marian Burns
Charlotte West
Kate Lineham
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 18 November - 19...
Date: Thursday 27 November
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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 4 February to Tuesday 2 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 7 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Back for 2025 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself a great...
Date: Tuesday 28 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, 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 1 February 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
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 18 February 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 8 February 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 21 January 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 15 February to Saturday 20 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, 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
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 20 February
Where: Waipukurau Memorial Hall, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
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