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Thu 6 Oct - Thu 19 DecWorkshops, Conferences & Classes
Late Night Which Craft
Take time out for you on a Thursday night to join with a community of crafters
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Hastings Library Book Chat
10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Tea With Tales
Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit
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Exhibitions
Waka Kōrero Māori Exhibition
Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Havelock Handmade Market
The Havelock Handmade Market will return on the 3rd of February 2024 (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm first Saturday of every month except January)
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Performing Arts
Storytime
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
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets
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Exhibitions
Eye Spy: Curious Stories
Eye Spy: Curious Stories brings together some weird and wonderful objects from the Hawke’s Bay’s Museums Trust’s collection
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Landmarks Local History Talk
The Landmarks Local History Talk takes place on the second Tuesday of each month from February to November 2023
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Crafty Critters by Creative Fibre HB
Join Crafty Critters! Wool and Fibre Textile Craft: Do you want to sit and natter, swap ideas and inspirations with like-minded people? Do you work, go to school or have young kids at home during the week? Want time for yourself? This could be the answer for you!
This is a Creative Fibre Hawke's Bay group that anyone (16 years plus) can join
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Art for Tots 2024
Art for Tots is a fun, art-making experience for under-fives, which takes inspiration from current exhibitions at the Gallery, as well as from the environment and wider community
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Rhythm and Rhymes
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Hastings Music Society Concert
Remaining concerts for the 2024 year
13th October Fours Company
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Exhibitions
The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.
From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Free Kids Drop-In Art Days 2024
Come along to the gallery and get creative with fun, free art activities related to our current exhibitions! Every Tuesday and Thursday in term time school holidays
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Performing Arts
Baby Bounce
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
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Car Boot Sale Heretaunga
Join us for a good ole fashion community Car Boot Sale! Browse through a wide selection of pre-loved treasures, from clothing to homeware items, all at bargain prices
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Argentine Tango Dance Class - Tuesdays
Experience a taste of dancing Argentine Tango in the most fun way!
Learn how to dance Argentine Tango with Napier Team Tango
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Exhibitions
The Ceremony in the Air: Pip Davies
The Ceremony in the Air is a network of paintings by Pip Davies, strung together in a cloak-like embrace
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Abbey Summer Sessions
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 Foundation
- Jackson
- Magnetix
- Mia
- Liberty
- Kent Edmonds
- Ben Throp
- Andrew Donnely
- Frank & Haley
- Sophia & Lindsay
Kickback and relax and listen to the chilled sounds of local talents while sipping away on some of our boutique wines and beers in the vines
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Quiz Night With Riggsy
A new era begins in 2024 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Art Classes for Adults - Seasons Art Class Hawke's Bay
At Seasons Art Class Hawkes Bay we provide the ideal opportunity for you to let your artistic talents bloom and flourish – even if you think you have no disposition towards art at all
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
The Cellar Door Collective
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 in our beautiful new space- the Stables
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Sports & Outdoors
Beginner Skate Lessons - Term 3
Beginner skateboard lessons are back at Bay Skate for term 3! These are open to skaters of all ages and genders as well as beginner to intermediate skill levels
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Exhibitions
Te Matau-a-Māui Contemporary Art
This exhibition launches a new biennial programme of contemporary art commissions, supported by a partnership between Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga Hastings Art Gallery and the Gwen Malden Charitable Trust
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Sports & Outdoors
Intermediate Skate Lessons - Term 3
Been skating around your backyard but wanting to add some new tricks to the bag? Bay Skate offers small group lessons for skaters of all ages and beginner to intermediate skill levels
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Performing Arts
Baby Bounce
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
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Lindy-Hop 8 Week Beginners Course
Learn to Lindy-Hop with Hi-De-Ho Swing
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Beginners Ballroom & Latin 8-Week Course - Aug/Sep 2024
Ballroom & Latin Dance Lessons - Beginners course starts Tuesday 6th August 2024
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Drawing Portraits: Learn To Draw Faces
Have you always wanted to be able to draw people?
In this six week course Emily will introduce you to a variety of drawing approaches and techniques for drawing portraits
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Kōwhaiwhai and Print
Kōwhaiwhai & Print
Do you have a passion for art? Would you like to take your skill to the next level? Learn from our experienced Kaiako & discover Kōwhaiwhai for yourself before applying online to study with us!
This workshop is perfect for beginners & people interested in Toi Māori through ink & print
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Exhibitions
1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake Exhibition
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down
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Exhibitions
The Expression Project Competition
Can you express yourself in 20 words or less?
Join ‘The Expression Project’ for the chance to have your words displayed as window art in Hastings City and to WIN $250*
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Exhibitions
'Plein Air Painters' Group Exhibition
'Plein Air Painters' | 6-30 September, 2024
Join us for the opening on Friday, 6th September, from 5-7pm, at Boyd-Dunlop Contemporary (upstairs)
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Sports & Outdoors
Gwavas Homestead, Garden and Puahanui Bush Tour
Experience a truly glorious day exploring Gwavas Homestead and Garden
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Indian Fusion Dance - 3wk beginners course (Sep'24)
Indian Fusion (Bollywood style)
Beginners 3-week introduction course
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Exhibitions
Pristine Seas: Bringing the Ocean Back
The National Aquarium of New Zealand is proud to present the National Geographic, ‘Pristine Seas: Bring the Ocean Back’ exhibition!
Get ready for an unforgettable journey as you explore breathtaking ocean photography and discover the incredible stories behind 44 global expeditions
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Fotofest Photography Festival Hastings Hawke's Bay
FotoFest, Hastings annual photography festival, is back for 2024
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Exhibitions
Remember Industry: Tracy Keith
Through making ceramics, Tracy Keith (Ngāpuhi) explores a vast realm of connections between people and te taiao (the natural world)
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Exhibitions
Uku Clay Ceramic Awards 2024
UKU Clay Hawke’s Bay is a biennial exhibition which is proud to host the National Ceramics Awards
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Sports & Outdoors
Aqua Tots
Aqua Tots is an opportunity for young ones to dip their toes into the world of swimming! Our relaxed drop-in sessions are designed to nurture water confidence and fundamental swimming skills
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Exhibitions
Māori Language Week: Lunchtime Tours
Come on down to MTG Hawke’s Bay during Māori Language Week and take part in our FREE 30 minute lunchtime tours
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
EIT Public Lecture: Prof Annemarie Gillies
Whaowhia te kete mātauranga, He toi kahurangi a mātauranga Māori: Fill the basket of knowledge with the jewels of Mātauranga Māori
A public lecture by Professor Annemarie Gillies PhD – Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Awa, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui and Te Arawa
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Performing Arts
Pantastic - Performed by Port Ahuriri School
It's an adventure like no other as Peter Pan whisks the intrepid Darling children off to the fantastical world of Neverland
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Free Music Mentoring Session on Song Distribution (Students)
Are you releasing music or planning to? Don’t miss this chance to learn from the experts! Join us for a valuable mentoring session with Holly from DRM – Music Distributors
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Free Music Mentoring Session on Song Distribution (All ages)
Are you releasing music or planning to? Don’t miss this chance to learn from the experts! Join us for a valuable mentoring session with Holly from DRM – Music Distributors
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Performing Arts
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
THURSDAY SHOW SOLD OUT
Due to very popular demand we have added an additional show on Wednesday 18th September! Tickets sold out in a matter of minutes so you will need to get in quick
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Paint and Wine Night in Napier - Banksy Heart Balloons
The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other and let’s paint a masterpiece!
Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in the heart of Napier! No previous painting experience necessary
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Creation Station - Make a Zipper Bag
Sewing with zips isn't hard! Learn a new skill while creating a cute and functional zipper bag
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Camelia Breakfast 2024: BPW CHB Fundraiser
Camelia Breakfast 2024
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Festivals & Lifestyle
International Talk Like a Pirate Day Storytime
Thursday 19 September at 3
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Performing Arts
The Mystery at Magpie Manor - St Mary's School Production
Can you solve the mystery at Magpie Manor? Don the fringes and feathers, dust off the spy glass and join the flapper girls and their family, Inspector Spectre and a whole host of famous guests in this roaring 1920's thriller! This production by the Year 4-8 students of St Mary's School brings comedy, song, mystery and 1920's dance routines together in one scintillating performance
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Trinity Hill Cellar Door Canvas Night - ft. Montepulciano!
Join us for a 2
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Connecting with Kids Through LEGO
Building emotional resilience, self esteem, social skills and strong family relationships has become harder in this busy, fast paced world
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Exhibitions
A Seat At My Table
The expression "a seat at my table" embodies the essence of connection and shared experience, inviting voices and perspectives to come together
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Performing Arts
NZSO Jupiter – Mozart and Copland
Copland Appalachian Spring
Cresswell Piano Concerto No
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Exhibitions
Toi Koru – Sandy Adsett
Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett
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Sports & Outdoors
Garden to Vase with Foraged and Found
Discover the beauty of spring flowers with a floral workshop hosted by florist Katie McHardy at the historic Aramoana Homestead
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hastings Blossom Fest '24
An extravaganza of free events and activities including the iconic Blossom Parade!
On Saturday September 21st, Hastings city will be bursting with colour!
The festival starts from 10am with live music, street performers and Free carnival rides! Plus heaps more family fun in Landmarks Square and the CBD Mall
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hastings Blossom Parade 2024
The theme for this year's Blossom Parade is
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Mozzarella, Feta and Haloumi Cheese Making Workshop
In this three-hour long workshop you will learn how to make Mozzarella, Feta and Haloumi
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Performing Arts
CMNZ Series - Calefax
Programme
Sweelinck | Fantasia Chromatica
Bach | Fantasie and Fugue in G minor BWV 542
Langabeer | as the mountain folds itself to sleep
Schubert | Fantasie in F minor
Zuidam | Three Dances
Debussy | Suite Bergamasque: Prélude, Clair de lune, Passepied
Gershwin | An American in Paris
Artists
Oliver Boekhoorn, Oboe
Bart De Kater, Clarinet
Raaf Hekkema, Saxophone
Jelte Althuis, Bass Clarinet
Alban Wesly, Bassoon
“Calefax – five extremely gifted Dutch gents who almost made the reed quintet seem the best musical format on the planet
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Performing Arts
Burlesque Show
Join us for a fabulous night of burlesque and dance! A showcase of beautiful Hawkes Bay performers, in the lovely setting that is Paisley Stage
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Sports & Outdoors
2024 Harcourts HB Women's Tri
Yes we are doing it again! After amazing feedback from women, a nomination in the HB Sport's awards and the incredible successful fundraising experience the 2024 Harcourts HB women's tri is back on!
The 2024 Harcourts HB Women’s Triathlon will be another celebration of goals, challenges, and fun all with incredible support along the way
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Mahora Kindergarten Spring Carnival 2024
Mahora Kindergarten are holding a Spring Carnival to raise money for their new outdoor play equipment
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Festivals & Lifestyle
High Tea in Historic Ongaonga
High Tea at the Ongaonga Hall, decorated with spring flowers, is a delightful event showcasing the historical village of Ongaonga in its full spring splendour
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Festivals & Lifestyle
NZ Chinese Language Week Book Fair
Visit Hastings Library during NZCLW and enjoy a selection of beautiful picture books
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Festivals & Lifestyle
NZ Chinese Language Week Storytime
Join us for this community lead children’s storytime
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Hawkes Bay Youth Orchestra Spring Concert 2024
Come and enjoy an hour of Classical and contemporary favourites played by the talented Hawkes Bay Youth Orchestra
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Festivals & Lifestyle
NZ Chinese Language Week: Chinese 101 A Casual Conversation
Drop in to learn a new phrase in Chinese, get your name translated, find out something new, learn your zodiac symbol or just to say Nǐ hǎo
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hawke's Bay Travel Expo
Explore the latest travel deals from leading global Tour companies, Airlines and Cruise lines at our exclusive event, hosted by Travel Expert - Hawke's Bay’s premier travel advisors with over 40 years of experience!
Let our Travel Expert team and industry experts guide you in crafting the ultimate trip of a lifetime with tailored advice and personalised recommendations
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Festivals & Lifestyle
NZ Chinese Language Week MoonCake Festival
Help us celebrate a slightly delayed MoonCake Festival
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
The Sea vs. The Land – Who Will Triumph?
We invite you to join us for an insightful lecture presented by the 2024 Hochstetter Lecturer, David Barrell of GNS Science
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Performing Arts
Emilia
Emilia is a call to revolution, a molotov cocktail that provides a shock to the consciousness and sets fire to the status quo
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Stress Less: The Power of Functional Breathing
We're excited to bring you a transformative series of workshops led by the incredible Gemma Douglas, designed to help you and your family find calm, clarity, and connection through the power of breath
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Festivals & Lifestyle
NZ Chinese Language Week Dumpling Demonstration
Learn from the experts how to make your own wrappers, form and fold your dumplings and, of course, sample them
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Becoming Tangata Tiriti | Avril Bell
Join Avril Bell as she discusses her new book Becoming Tangata Tiriti: Working with Māori, Honouring the Treaty
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Festivals & Lifestyle
National Theatre: Nye
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Barry Saunders & Delaney Davidson
Barry saw it written on a wall late one night on Russian TV, behind a reporter broadcasting from Odessa
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Te Tiriti o Waitangi Workshop
Join Pākehā Tiriti educator Gwyn John for a workshop on our founding agreement
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Exhibitions
Infinity and Beyond - The Faraday
At the Faraday you will discover a museum that's bigger on the inside, brimming with old-school technology and endless fun! Unlock your inner explorer as you step into our Tardis-inspired Infinity Room, then explore two floors filled with classic tech, retro gadgets, and arcade classics
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Festivals & Lifestyle
MWIW - Sustainable Fashion Market Hawkes Bay
Welcome to the MWIW community!
Here you can buy and sell preloved, vintage, upcycled and handmade - clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Dino Detectives Scavenger Hunt
Can you track down the T-Rex, the Stegosaurus and more? Grab a form and pencil from a Librarian, go hunting and go in the draw to win prizes
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Dino Detectives Scavenger Hunt
Can you track down the T-Rex, the Stegosaurus and more? Grab a form and pencil from a Librarian, go hunting and go in the draw to win prizes
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Dino Detectives Scavenger Hunt
Can you track down the T-Rex, the Stegosaurus and more? Grab a form and pencil from a Librarian, go hunting and go in the draw to win prizes
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Festivals & Lifestyle
All Block Family Lego
Suitable for all ages
Put on your creative hat and come along to our holiday family Lego session!
When: Saturday 28 September, 10am - 12pm
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Performing Arts
Alice in Wonderland
"Alice in Wonderland" follows the story of a young girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantastical world full of peculiar creatures and nonsensical situations
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Barry Saunders & Delaney Davidson
Barry saw it written on a wall late one night on Russian TV, behind a reporter broadcasting from Odessa
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Murder Mystery Dinner: CANCELLED
Hygge at Clifton Bay has something new to offer
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Another Night in Havana - Latin Swing Jazz
Due to the popularity of One Night in Havana, we welcome back the Davy Jack Band
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Fleetwood Mac Experience
Embark on a musical journey through the iconic era of Fleetwood Mac with “The Fleetwood Mac Experience”
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Vinyl Day
Enjoy the Vinyl vibes at The Urban Winery on Sunday 29 September! Rockstuff will be playing and selling the best records on Vinyl Day! Dig the crates, quench your thirst, soak up the sounds! Bar/Restaurant will be Bar/Restaurant will be open! Entry is free!
Vinyl Day happens at The Urban Winery on the last Sunday of every month! The greatest & latest records, the finest wines, the best in beer, beautiful venue, music magic… no other format can match the sound and fun of playing Vinyl! Chat with other vinyl enthusiasts over a drink, stay for lunch!
We’d love to see you between 1 and 5 pm on the day
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Festivals & Lifestyle
MTG Sunday Cinema: 20,000 Days on Earth
Writer and musician Nick Cave marks his 20,000th day on the planet Earth
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Sports & Outdoors
School Holiday Skateboard Lessons
The school holidays are approaching and we are heading into the warmer so what better way to spend it than outdoors soaking up the sun! We are offering skateboarding lessons almost everyday of the school holidays, so get in quick and book your spot before spaces fill up! Skateboard and helmet hire are available for all lessons, however you're more than welcome to bring your own! Classes are open to all ages and beginner to intermediate skill levels
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Performing Arts
The Power & the Glory
For this concert the Waiapu Cathedral adult choir, young people’s choir and Strings orchestra will combine to present an eclectic selection of music in a concert portraying “The Power and the Glory” of music
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Royal New Zealand Air Force Jazz Orchestra
The Royal New Zealand Air Force Band (formerly the Central Band of the Royal New Zealand Air Force until 2012) is the musical arm of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, based in the capital of Wellington
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Festivals & Lifestyle
MTG Sunday Cinema: Stop Making Sense
Considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time, the live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads' most memorable songs
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Barry Saunders & Delaney Davidson
Barry saw it written on a wall late one night on Russian TV, behind a reporter broadcasting from Odessa
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Dinosaurs Unleashed!
Calling all dinosaur lovers and budding paleontologists! Join the experts at Legends Unleashed for a thrilling Jurassic journey
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Escape Rooms and Virtual Reality Chairs
Open all year round
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Assembly Room Tunes -September 2024 Special NZ Airforce Band
Join us for a special Assembly Room Tunes with the Royal New Zealand Air Force Jazz Orchestra
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
The Urge to Buy and the Art of Advertising with John Francis
The relationship of Art to Advertising has an early start
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Dinosaurs Unleashed!
Calling all dinosaur lovers and budding paleontologists! Join the experts at Legends Unleashed for a thrilling Jurassic journey
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Double Trouble Storytime!
Suitable for all ages
Join children’s librarians Kate and Ellen for some fun stories and songs!
When: Tuesday 1 October, from 11am
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Craftastic Creations
Suitable for all ages
Stay on after Storytime or pop in and join us for some Worry Monsters!
When: Tuesday 1 October, between 11
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Pecha Kucha Hawke's Bay
It's time for the fourth and final PK Night for 2024!
We'd love you to join us at Toitoi in Hastings for Number 42
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Beginners Ballroom & Latin 8-Week Course - Oct/Nov 2024
Ballroom & Latin Dance Lessons - Beginners course starts Tuesday 1st October 2024
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Poi Making Workshop
Bring a friend and challenge yourselves in the art of Poi
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Kōwhaiwhai Magic School Holiday Workshop
Come and discover the magic of kōwhaiwhai as we explore the artwork of Sandy Adsett to create our own patterned pieces of art
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Festivals & Lifestyle
SHHH Silent Disco
HASTINGS! Join us for the SHHH Silent Disco these school holidays!
Experience the magic of our city at the SHHH Silent Disco, a unique celebration that brings joy to our children, supports local artists, and embraces the rich cultural diversity of our community
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Teen Among Us Lan Party (byod)
Bring Your Own Device, Please!
Are You an Imposter? Can You Keep the Secret from Us? We Did It Irl, Now Let's Do It the Original Way! Bring Your Own Device with Among Us Downloaded, and Let's Play!
Suitable for Ages 13-18
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Cyber Sleuths: The Hacker Hunt
For ages 10+
Join us for an exciting digital adventure! In this immersive escape room type experience, you’ll race against time to track down the elusive hacker known as The Shadow
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Beginners Salsa & Bachata 8wk Course - October/November 2024
Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons
Beginners course start
Wednesday 2nd October 2024
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Slime Extravaganza
For ages 7+
Unleash your creativity for a hands-on and messy experience by making your own cup of slime! You could add a splash of colour, or make it sparkle with glitter
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Steam Tinker Time
Can you make the Makey Makeys make, wrangle our Spheros and Ozobots, or make sense of the BrainBox instructions? We have a new toy too; Connetix - magnetic shapes you can use to build to your hearts content
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 MakeDo Castles
With MakeDo kits in hand, architects of all ages and stages can design and build a majestic castle
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Exhibitions
Cloudy Diary Exhibition by Jae Hoon Lee
Cloudy Diary by Jae Hoon Lee
4 - 30 October, 2024
Opening Friday 4th October 5-7pm at Boyd-Dunlop Contemporary
A self-proclaimed cultural wanderer, Korean-born photographer Jae Hoon Lee grew up in Seoul, emigrated to the USA in 1993 to study at the San Francisco Art Institute, and then in 1998 to Auckland, New Zealand, where he graduated MFA (2001) and DocFA (2012) from the University of Auckland’s Elam School of Fine Arts
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Screen Printing
For ages 12+
Design and create your own screen print to customise your clothing! Bring your own t-shirt or hoodie, and an idea
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Waris Brothers Concert
For the very first time in Hastings, the Punjabi Virsa music concert featuring the Waris Brothers—Kamal Heer, Manmohan Waris, and Sangtar
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Performing Arts
'When You Wish Upon A Star'
'When You Wish Upon a Star' A journey through a magical world of music
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Performing Arts
Drag Bingo-A-Go-Go with Anita Wigl'it!
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, drag shows and lots of laughs over an hour and a half!
Doors 7pm
Balls drop 7:30pm - approx 8:30/9pm
Please note that customers will be sat at shared tables
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Performing Arts
Jersey Boys - The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Dates: Friday 4th October - 7
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Performing Arts
Kaje and Coombe and Friends- Comedy
Get ready for a night of laughs at *Kaje and Coombe and Friends* on *Friday, October 4th at 8pm*! Join us for a hilarious lineup of local comedians, headlined by the dynamic duo of *Kajun Brooking-Campbell* and *Matt Coombe*, two of the freshest and funniest talents on the comedy scene
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Te Tiriti o Waitangi Workshop
Join Pākehā Tiriti educator Gwyn John for a workshop on our founding agreement
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hato Hone St John Napier Community Open Day
Join Hato Hone St John, Emergency Services and Community support for a day of fun and education!
See how our amubulance station functions, the services we offer and enjoy a free kai with your whānau!
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Exhibitions
'The White Stuff' Exhibition by Weston Frizzell
The White Stuff by Weston Frizzell | 5 - 26 October, 2024
Opening on Nuit Blanche, Saturday the 5th of October 5 - 10pm
In 2024 Weston Frizzell marks 25 years of the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, muppetational collaboration
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Metropolitan Opera: Carmen
Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell brings a vital new production of one of opera’s most enduringly powerful works, reinvigorating the classic story with a staging that moves the action to the modern day and finds at the heart of the drama issues that could not be more relevant today: gendered violence, abusive labor structures, and the desire to break through societal boundaries
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Gins & Tapas Night - Argentinian Tapas and Hawkes Bay Gins: CANCELLED
Welcome one and all to our very first and absolutely exciting Tapas & Gin night!
Come and let your taste buds have as good of a night as you will with 6 superb No
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Nuit Blanche - Art After Dark
Get ready for a street party like no other with the return of Nuit Blanche - Art After Dark!
For one night only, a celebration of contemporary art takes over Napier's arts quarter, transforming its streets and secret spaces with remarkable works and unique performances
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Nuit Blanche at MTG
For one night only Napier’s arts quarter will come alive to play host to Nuit Blanche – Art After Dark
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Concerts & Gig Guide
AutoMatic 80s Rock the Bay!
The Automatic 80s return to the Cabana Bar, Napier, Saturday 5th of October
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Oktoberfest DJ Night 2024
Welcome to the Oktoberfest DJ night at Good George Napier Taphouse! Join us for a night of great music
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Spring Napier Latin Party
Spring is here and It’s party time AGAAAINNNN!!!
Come join me along with the local Latin American community, the Latin Kiwi community, and everyone else in Napier for the ultimate Fiesta Latina
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Exhibitions
Central Hawke's Bay Homestead Trail
Experience the grandeur and history of Central Hawke's Bay's beautiful historic homesteads
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Tween Among Us Lan Party (byod)
Bring Your Own Device, Please!
Are You an Imposter? Can You Keep the Secret from Us? We Did It Irl, Now Let's Do It the Original Way! Bring Your Own Device with Among Us Downloaded, and Let's Play!
Suitable for Ages 10-12
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Exhibitions
Recreate Play
Free! Hands-on creative fun day for the whole whānau - rock art, watercolour, block printing, acrylic painting, waste-to-art and more
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Dumpling, Baobun And Steambun Workshop
Jie Pang will introduce you to skills of filling, shaping and making Dumplings, Steamed buns and Baobuns from scratch
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions
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
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Rationalist and Humanists of Hawke's Bay and East Coast
You are invited to hear,
The long-term climate change perspective
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Steam Tinker Time
Can you make the Makey Makeys make, wrangle our Spheros and Ozobots, or make sense of the BrainBox instructions? We have a new toy too; Connetix - magnetic shapes you can use to build to your hearts content
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
30's Charleston 8 Week Beginners Course
Learn the 30's Charleston with Hi-De-Ho Swing
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Kōwhaiwhai Magic School Holiday Workshop
Come and discover the magic of kōwhaiwhai as we explore the artwork of Sandy Adsett to create our own patterned pieces of art
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Wool Art
Suitable for all ages
Paint, without painting! Get creative with us in this simple craft to make a bright and colourful picture entirely made of wool
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Teen Cyanotype Printing
Make a print using the sun?! Join us to learn some cool science and take home a printed image
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Performing Arts
French Film in October - Ciné-Club
On the second Tuesday of most months Association Française de Hawke's Bay shows a French language film at Event Cinema in Havelock North
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Performing Arts
Tangihanga
Tangihanga, performed by Kristyl Neho, is a 60-minute drama comedy centered around Jess, a loving daughter, whose father Karanipa passes away, leading his whanau and friends to travel near and far to gather at the Marae to mourn his loss
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
School Holiday Vinyl Art Workshop
Looking for a fun and free school holiday activity for your kids, aged 10-18? Bring them down to Hastings Community Arts Centre for a fun and engaging vinyl art workshop
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Festivals & Lifestyle
The Day the Crayons Quit Scavenger Hunt
Suitable for all ages
Oh no, the Crayons are at it again! They’ve gone on an adventure to Park Island and are playing Hide n’ Seek
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Performing Arts
Operatunity Daytime Concerts Presents -The Romance of Europe
From Edith Piaf in French salons, German oom pah and Italian serenades, our romantic music will evoke the passion of Europe
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Steam Stopwatch Challenges
Gather your crew to compete in a series of fun-filled races that will test your team work, creativity and problem solving skills
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Mel Parsons
Multi award-winning Mel Parsons is one of New Zealand’s established songwriting stars
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Steam Tinker Time
Can you make the Makey Makeys make, wrangle our Spheros and Ozobots, or make sense of the BrainBox instructions? We have a new toy too; Connetix - magnetic shapes you can use to build to your hearts content
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Sensory Bottles
Use colours, shapes, and texture to create sensory bottles
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Kids In the City
Bring the kids to the city for an action-packed end-of-school holiday adventure:
Bounce, climb, and race through an action packed double lane inflatable obstacle course
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Performing Arts
CRUNCH
*opens chippie packet*
CRUNCH
Winner of the Grand Design Award at NZ Fringe 2024 and Nominated for Best in Fringe, CRUNCH is travelling to Hastings to share its whimsy, joy, and crunchiness with audiences up north
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Loud and Proud
Introducing LOUD & PROUD, an interactive concert that invites all community members including musicians with disabilities to perform and be enabled to make music alongside likeminded musicians
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Festivals & Lifestyle
National Theatre: Frankenstein (Encore screenings)
Directed by Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), Frankenstein features Benedict Cumberbatch (Hamlet, BBC’s Sherlock) and Jonny Lee Miller (Elementary, Trainspotting) alternating between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and his creation
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Mel Parsons
Multi award-winning Mel Parsons is one of New Zealand’s established songwriting stars
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Machine Wreckers
The Machine Wreckers return to Fringe in the 'Stings with their idiosyncratic brand of instrumental psychedelic prog rock
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Performing Arts
Whispers of Grief
Whispers of Grief is a show for rangatahi by rangatahi about the aftermath of suicide and how it affects people
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Performing Arts
OO Gish
Crack up kiwi comedy and tunes from Aotearoa's favourite funny man with a guitar
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Tween Improv
No scripts, no rehearsals - just pure fun! Get ready for a laughter filled morning with a lineup of interactive improv games that will spark your imagination and boost your confidence
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Sharpie Tie-Dye Pencil Cases
For ages 10+
Take the messy dye out of your tie-dying these holidays and create your own funky pencil case using sharpies!
When: Friday 11 October, 10am - 10
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Ritual Lullabies for the Void
Ritual Lullabies for the Void presents work by the Wellington-based duo Serpent Dream
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Mel Parsons
Multi award-winning Mel Parsons is one of New Zealand’s established songwriting stars
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Performing Arts
Sexy Ghost Boy
An interactive comedy from the mind of George Fenn (NZ Spirit of the Fringe), Sexy Ghost Boy is about a ghost, who is too sexy for heaven and too sexy for hell
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Bob Marley Tribute
There’s a natural mystic blowing through the air as The Rude Boyz pay tribute to The Rastafarian Prophet and King of Reggae - HonourRebel Robert Nesta Marley - Bob Marley
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Ben Liley in Circles
Hard hitting, soulful new songs from Ben Liley and his band - Willsy on bass and Scott Brough on drums
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The New Things and Friends
Paekākāriki bands "The New Things" and "The Interlopers" along with Kirikiriroa's own "Halcyon Birds" are road tripping it to Napier to play the Paisley Stage
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Stretch and the Sinners
Stretch and the Sinners are a soul-stirring indie folk-rock band, that blend heartfelt emotion with an uplifting abandonment in the joy of music
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Waipawa Spring Festival AKA Duck Day 2024
Waipawa Spring Festival – affectionately known as Duck Day – is not only a festival with stalls, food and entertainment but also the day when more than 1,500 little plastic ducks race down the Waipawa River
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Bounce
Sound Selectors are kick starting Fringe in the 'Stings' Saturday morning in style with The Bounce
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Exhibitions
'40 Vintages: Hawke's Bay Wine Chronicles' - Richard Brimer
Te Awanga local and celebrated photographer Richard Brimer, presents '40 Vintages: Hawkes Bay Wine Chronicles' this October, at Hastings Community Arts Centre
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Exhibitions
Keirunga Artists Spring Exhibition 2024
Art Exhibition of work from Keirunga Artists group in Havelock North
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Hawke's Bay Jazz Club Big Band
While the Hawke’s Bay Jazz Club has had several Big Bands over the years, the current Band is the longest-serving of them all having started in 1991 driven by well known Napier musician, the late Ernie Rouse
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Badabing Sound System presents Bass Heavy in the 'Stings
Bada Bing Sound System presents Bass Heavy in the 'Stings, a celebration of sound system culture with a uniquely international flavour
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Welcome the Godwits/kuaka At the Ahuriri Estuary
Welcome the Godwits/kuaka back to the Ahuriri Estuary
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Mercy Mercy Me! Hawke's Bay Soul Choir
Take me to Church! - No, it's not a Sunday service; it's a Saturday Soulful celebration of songs with the Hawke's Bay Soul Choir! St Matthew's church is the charming backdrop for 50 voices showcasing your favourite Motown, disco and contemporary hits in unplugged style, with subtle instrumental accompaniment
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Phenomenal
Get down to the deep resonating sound of the Phenomenal
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Christina Gunson
Christina Gunson is a farmers wife and a mother of three who's making her dream of performance a reality
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Performing Arts
Punsing Up
Wellington pun-master, Nathan Bond is back in the bay with his signature brand of dry one-liners
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Performing Arts
The Off Broadway Rangatahi Drag Show
The Off Broadway Rangatahi Drag Show is a dazzling blend of glitz and glam, and good old fashioned fun
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Rugs Love+Loss
Love+Loss is a collection of music written by Hawke's Bay native, Aslan, as a creative release in response to the rigidity of his technical training at NZSM
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Performing Arts
Golden Dreams Masquerade
Sensate Immersive Invites You to Our Golden Dreams Masquerade" Where Imagination Meets Experience
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Mel Parsons
Multi award-winning Mel Parsons is one of New Zealand’s established songwriting stars
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Performing Arts
Piper Blaster: Dairy Queen
Piper Blaster, the Dairy Queen from the Waikato is an all Singing, all Cooking, Drag Diva
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Performing Arts
The Most Haunted Comedian in New Zealand
From the Tim Burton of Taranaki comes a show for the weird kids, the black sheep, and the grown-up gifted and talented failures
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Fiesta Latina (Latin Dance Party)
Join us for a celebration of Latin dance and Milonga
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Connan Mockasin, Riki Gooch & Richard Brimer:
Two Te Awanga locals and heroes in their respective creative fields, Connan Mockasin and Richard Brimer, will come together in a one night show this October
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Twisted Tales from the Sacrum
Our dear leader Rob reads stories from The Twisted Tales from the Sacrum, a relic of old
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Performing Arts
Toothless
Rhian is a man who does shows, some of which win awards, that generally speaking are just him doing talking about something that has been a large influence in his life
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Performing Arts
A Blossoming Burlesque Show
Join Pegasus Studio's loveliest ladies for a Blossoming Burlesque Show - an essential part of Fringe in the 'Stings! A dazzling lineup of local and national performers are here to put some Spring in your Step with their showgirl antics
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Jan Hellriegel.... If Not Now, When?
Jan Hellriegel
If Not Now, When?
After the success of her 2019 ‘Sportsman of the Year’ album, podcast, book and tour, Jan Hellriegel is back with a new show 'If not now, when?', which she is taking around the country this September, October and November
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Performing Arts
Morgan and Justin Get Ambitious
After succeeding in obscurity across the country, Justin Ngai and Morgan Hunter-Bell are merging their brands of bizarre into one wild show
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Performing Arts
For My Family, and Yours
Dedicated to the loved ones who help us become the people we are
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Metal Mass
The fourth annual festival of Metal, Rock and Opera from Hastings' favourite stompers, ragers and screamers
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Macular Degeneration Seminar
Learn about the impact of Macular Degeneration, medical research, treatments and resources available
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Performing Arts
Only the Stars Know Where I've Been
An ode to aspirations of lassoing passing asteroids and inflating the moon
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Exhibitions
Sacred Spaces... Eternal Places.
"Painting is a deep dive into the divine fountain
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Performing Arts
Emilia: CANCELLED
Emilia is a call to revolution, a molotov cocktail that provides a shock to the consciousness and sets fire to the status quo
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Ish: All Folked Up
The Ish whānau pools its talent from classical, jazz and folk pathways and includes Dana Parkhill, Louise Ward, Phill Jones, Johnny Goodhind, Joe Dobson and Chris Beernink
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Prost! With Red + White Cellar
Make the most of Hump Day and join us at the Urban Winery on Wednesday 16th of October for a guided tasting of a selection of German wines by Josh Pointon from Red + White Cellars!
The tasting will be a showcasing of different styles of German wines from Dr Loosen and Villa Wolf, both of which are part of the Red + White Cellars portfolio
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Late Night Which Craft: Halloween Wreath Workshop
‘Tis the season to be spooky! Take a break from the daily grind
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Festivals & Lifestyle
The 'BIG BRICK' Quiz
Don't miss out on our Annual Quiz Night Fundraiser! Book your tickets TODAY~
Whether you book for your year-end work function, a social club evening, or a night of fun with friends, this Quiz Night is perfect for you
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Ring Making Workshop in Napier
Join Us for a Hands-On Jewellery-Making Workshop!
Create a unique piece of jewellery using wax and set with gemstones
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - Hawke's Bay Te Matau-a-Māui Poetry Slam 2024
Back for our SIXTH year, the Hawke’s Bay Te Matau-a-Māui Poetry Slam 2024 is happening this October, as part of the Readers and Writers Festival
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Bee Gees Night Fever
Night Fever is set to take over 2024 when this superb musical tribute comes to town! Expect all the disco dancefloor-fillers, smooth 70s ballads and 60s Pop standards you know and love, including Stayin’ Alive, Jive Talkin’, You Should Be Dancin’, How Deep Is Your Love, More Than a Woman, Night Fever, Tragedy, If I Can’t Have You, To Love Somebody, Immortality, Guilty, Massachussetts and more
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Ring Making Workshop
Join Us for a Hands-On Jewellery-Making Workshop!
Create a unique piece of jewellery using wax and set with gemstones
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Sports & Outdoors
Beginner Skate Lessons - Term 4
Beginner skateboard lessons are back at Bay Skate for term 4! These are open to skaters of all ages and genders as well as beginner to intermediate skill levels
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Kōwhaiwhai and Print
Kōwhaiwhai & Print
Do you have a passion for art? Would you like to take your skill to the next level? Learn from our experienced Kaiako & discover Kōwhaiwhai for yourself before applying online to study with us!
This workshop is perfect for beginners & people interested in Toi Māori through ink & print
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
40 Vintages: Art & Wine from Hawke's Bay
In partnership with Hawke's Bay Winegrowers Association
Join us at the Hastings Community Arts Centre for an evening where life imitates art, pairing world-class wines from Hawke’s Bay winemakers and boutique producers with the photographic artistry of Richard Brimer, in his exhibition '40 Vintages: Hawke’s Bay Wine Chronicles'
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - Into the Dark
Claire Baylis's debut bestseller Dice is a "harrowing and unforgettable" account of a sexual assault trial
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Exhibitions
Te Tuhi exhibition Opening - Paerangi: Waipawa
Join us at Central Hawke's Bay Museum from 6pm to celebrate the opening of 'Paerangi: Waipawa', an exhibition by seven toi Māori artists - Heidi Brickell, Zena Elliott, Tracy Keith, Neke Moa, Maraea Timutimu, Nephi Tupaea and John Turi-Tiakitai - presented by Te Tuhi
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
LSN X WTF Bourbon Tasting
Sip, Savor, Enjoy!
Join us for an unforgettable evening on 18th of October in the Lone Star Bar!
Joseph Taylor, Whiskey Master from WTF, 'Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot', will take you on a journey through 5 exceptional Bourbon
Enjoy expert tasting notes, insights, and Lone Star Bar Nibbles
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Sports & Outdoors
Impact Pro Wrestling - Trouble in Taradise
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way back to Taradale! You don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest!
New Zealand’s first ever Flyweight Wrestling Champion will be crowned in the final of a nationwide tournament that has showcased the faster pace and aerial style of the division from Invercargill to Wellington to Whanganui to Auckland
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Performing Arts
Soundscapes - NZ String Quartet Tour: CANCELLED
Art meets string quartet at Creative Arts Napier
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Festivals & Lifestyle
17th National Waiata Māori Music Awards
The 17th National Waiata Māori Music awards ceremony showcases the diversity and richness of Māori music, celebrating the talent and creativity of Māori musicians from all genres and backgrounds
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Exhibitions
Exhibition@61 - Opening Night
Join us @61 Bridge St for Opening Night at an exciting art exhibition showcasing a diverse range of artistic mediums
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - Time Will Tell
Two Maori writers coming at the same subject from different points in time: one from a vividly recreated past, one from an unsettlingly imagined future
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Bee Gees Night Fever
Returning to New Zealand by popular demand, Night Fever is set to take over when this superb musical tribute comes to town! Expect all the disco dancefloor-fillers, smooth 70s ballads and 60s Pop standards you know and love, including Stayin’ Alive, Jive Talkin’, You Should Be Dancin’, How Deep Is Your Love, More Than a Woman, Night Fever, Tragedy, If I Can’t Have You, To Love Somebody, Immortality, Guilty, Massachusetts and more
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Sports & Outdoors
Omakere Coastal Walk and Trail Run
Whether you’re a seasoned trail runner or a casual walker looking for a fun challenge, the Omakere Coastal Walk and Trail Run is for you!
Whether you enjoy elevating your heart rate or taking a more leisurely pace, the two course distances ranging from 13 kilometres to 17kilometres offer something for everyone
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Festivals & Lifestyle
The Gypsy Fair
The Gypsy Fair is a nationwide travelling event, bringing family fun, live music and an unbeatable vibe to each town we visit
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Foodscapes Central Hawke's Bay Falling in Love with Flavour
Join culinary experts chef Bert Van de Seeg, Rachel Hall and Angela Clifford and indulge your senses on a delightful journey
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - The Bookshop Detectives
There's murder afoot, but whoever's dunnit is no match for bookshop owners and fearless sleuths, Garth and Eloise
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Exhibitions
Offering: Cindy Huang
Offering reflects Cindy Huang’s research into the Tauiwi Chinese New Zealand community in Te Matau-a-Māui, both past and present, with a focus on the region's market gardens, gardeners, and grocers
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Exhibitions
Paerangi: Waipawa - Art Exhibition
Seven toi Māori artists will exhibit work over the weekend of 19-20 October 2024 in a variety of spaces in the small regional town of Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
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Exhibitions
Art Bus From Napier Via Hastings to Waipawa
Make the most of the incredible contemporary art offering across Te Matau-a-Māui on October 19 by catching this free bus from Napier (outside the MTG) to Heretaunga Hastings to hear from Cindy Huang and see her new exhibition, 'Offering', at Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga
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Exhibitions
Opening Talk and Kai: Cindy Huang
Join us to celebrate the opening of 'Offering', a new installation by Cindy Huang
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Performing Arts
HBRW - 2024 Food From the Heart
Meet two chefs who pour their love of family and culture into their food and serve us up cookbooks that are as much recipes for living fully as they are for eating well
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Urban Wine Walk - Napier (NZ)
The streets and laneways of Napier will come alive this Spring as a line-up of incredible venues each transform into an Urban Cellar Door and host a winemaker for you to visit on a self-guided wine trail!
How does it work you ask? Simply decide which venue you'd like to start from and you're off! Choose your own adventure as you and your friends move from venue to venue tasting delicious wines thanks to our incredible line-up of winemakers
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Radburnd Rose Garden Party
The next generation of Radburnd Cellars has arrived - the 2024 Penelope Radburnd Rose!
To celebrate, we are throwing a garden party on the lawn at the Stables
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - Causes of Death
Our endless fascination with true crime is often more about how they dunnit than who
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Performing Arts
NZSQ Sounds of the Sanctuary: CANCELLED
Nature lovers and music aficionados alike will have the rare opportunity to immerse themselves in a magical fusion of music and the natural world
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - Personal Histories
History comes most alive when we experience it through the lens of individual people
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - Ageless Magic
These three spellbinding novels for young readers capture the kind of magic that stays with us all our lives
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Winemaker's Dinner
A night to be missed! Join us for a special evening on Saturday October 19th from 6pm hosted by our winemaker Katie
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Sports & Outdoors
Impact Pro Wrestling - Mad King's Court
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way back to Bay View! You don't want to miss out as two New Zealand Championships will be on the line!!
Witness New Zealand's first ever Flyweight Wrestling Champion in action in his first championship defense!
The New Zealand Tag Team Championships will also be defended!
To celebrate, every children's ticket pre-purchased through eventfinda will receive a free luchador mask on arrival
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Sands Hawke's Bay Jingo Fundraiser
Get your friends and family together and join us for a night of fun with Jingo! For just $15 you can play 4 rounds of musical bingo and enjoy a fun night out whilst supporting a worthy cause
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Jeff Boyle & Richard Brimer: 40 Vintages
Two Hawke’s Bay locals and heroes in their respective creative fields, Jeff Boyle and Richard Brimer, will come together in a one night show this October
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
Flaming Mojo is Hawkes Bay's premier Dinner Theatre Company specialising in providing high-quality, interactive entertainment
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Performing Arts
The Tempestuous - A Shrew'd New Comedy by Will Shakespeare
Sicily’s beloved King Enzo is dead
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Performing Arts
Schumann 2nd Symphony & Beethoven 2nd Piano Concerto
SCHUMANN'S 2ND SYMPHONY and BEETHOVEN'S 2ND PIANO CONCERTO
The sunlit music of Robert Schumann's 2nd Symphony breathes life and affirmation
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - The Gavin Bishop Story
Gavin Bishop (ONZM, Ngati Pukeko, Ngati Awa, Ngati Mahuta, Tainui) has long been one of our most beloved authors and illustrators of children's picture books
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Ongaonga Bazaar
Step back in time and explore the beautiful and award-winning village of Ongaonga with local stalls and good old-fashioned games on the Museum Reserve
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Bottomless Brunch
Celebrate the weekend with Bottomless Brunch at The Urban Winery!
Join us for a morning of indulgence, where you can savor exquisite breakfast platters and refreshing drinks with your loved ones (18+)
Sunday 20th of October, come enjoy a lavish brunch in the company of your loved ones
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - The Outsiders
The pressure to be connected to others, and to our family and culture, is felt from an early age
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - Wholly Well
Being well is about more than physical health
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - In the Pink
Women writers are the dominant force in publishing, outperforming male authors overall in sales and readership
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - Book Launch - Mary-anne Scott
All writers, readers and book lovers are warmly invited to the launch of Mary-anne Scott's new novel The Mess of Our Lives
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Christmas Cheer Appeal 2024
We want all of our families to have a special Christmas so we are asking for your help to make this happen
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Assembly Room Tunes - October 2024 The Frank Show
Join us for a very special Assembly Room Tunes as we take a musical journey back in time to the 40's and 50's, and invite you to experience the music of Frank Sinatra and his quartet
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Finding a Genetic Cause for Stomach Cancer in a Whānau
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from Professor Parry Guilford and Associate Professor Karyn Paringatai as they share their groundbreaking work in genetic research that has saved thousands of lives globally
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Performing Arts
The Kingdom of Bling
From The Rocky Horror Show creator Richard O’Brien comes a new satirical musical, THE KINGDOM OF BLING
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Trinity Hill Cellar Door Canvas Night - French Theme
Join us for a 2
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Show Me Shorts 2024: The Sampler
Highlights of this year's festival are collected together in this package of short films
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hawkes Bay Mega Fun Carnival Moonlight Madness
The Hawkes Bay Mega Fun Carnival is carrying on the party with a Friday Night Moonlight Madness 6:30pm-9:30pm
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Riff Raff! Squealer returns to Shake the Foundations
The AC/DC Experience SQUEALER are returning to Shake the Foundations of Napier once again to inject y'all with some live ACDC rememberance
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Festivals & Lifestyle
The Gypsy Fair
The Gypsy Fair is a nationwide travelling event, bringing family fun, live music and an unbeatable vibe to each town we visit
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Sports & Outdoors
Bay Skate BMX Competition
We are back for our annual Bay Skate BMX Competition! Watch as the best of the best battle it out for the top spots
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
The Cellar Door Collective
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 in our beautiful new space- the Stables
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Concerts & Gig Guide
7 Star Salute
Paul Madsen and Band are back again with a Brand New Show
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Milonga & Bachata Party
Join us for an evening of Tango Argentino and Bachata music and dance
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Amapiano Vol.3
We have Auckland’s finest selectors Morning Steppa and Katya joining us for AMAPIANO Vol
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Elodie Rosé Sparkling Release Party
Get ready for a sparkling experience like no other!
We are thrilled to introduce our newest addition to the Ash Ridge line, the 2024 Elodie Sparkling Rosé
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
A Wallingford Soirēe
A Wallingford Soirée promises an enchanting afternoon exploring the delightful settings of the Wallingford Homestead
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Vinyl Day
Take time out over the long weekend to browse Vinyl and enjoy being at The Urban Winery! Vinyl Day with Rockstuff Records on Sunday 27 October! Dig the crates, quench your thirst, soak up the sounds! Bar/Restaurant will be Open! Entry is Free!
Vinyl Day happens at The Urban Winery on the last Sunday of every month! The greatest & latest records, the finest wines, the best in beer, beautiful venue, music magic… no other format can match the sound and fun of playing Vinyl! Chat with other vinyl enthusiasts over a drink, stay for lunch!
We’d love to see you between 1 and 5 pm on the day
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Sports & Outdoors
Intermediate Skate Lessons - Term 4
Been skating around your backyard but wanting to add some new tricks to the bag? Bay Skate offers small group lessons for skaters of all ages and beginner to intermediate skill levels
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hawke’s Bay Diwali 2024
Diwali is a major festival in Indian continent and diaspora
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Performing Arts
CMNZ Series - The Young Virtuosi
Programme
Giuseppe Tartini | Devil’s trill sonata
Camille Saint-Saëns | Violin Sonata No 1 in D minor, Op 75
Eugéne-Auguste Ysaÿe | Sonata No 5
Henryk Wieniawski | Polonaise de Concert Op 4
Béla Bartók | 3 Burlesques op
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Sports & Outdoors
Harcourts Multiple Steps for Multiple Sclerosis
Join us for the 12th annual Harcourts Multiple Steps for Multiple Sclerosis on Wednesday, 30th October 2024, at Marine Parade, Napier
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
'The Fight for Freshwater' – Book Tour (Hawkes Bay)
Bridget Williams Books invites you to a Hawkes Bay event with Mike Joy, discussing his new memoir, 'The Fight for Freshwater'!
Thursday 31 October
Havelock North Function Centre
30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North
Doors open from 5
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Sports & Outdoors
Halloween Roller Disco
We are back for another roller disco and it'd only be fitting to have it on Halloween and Halloween themed
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Sports & Outdoors
Marathon In A Month
Marathon in a Month - Active now, for the future
Walk, run, bike, swim, skip
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Sports & Outdoors
Marathon In A Month
Marathon in a Month - Active now, for the future
Walk, run, bike, swim, skip
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Punjabi Language Week Makerspace
Pop into any of our libraries this week and check out our Punjabi themed crafts
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Punjabi Language Week Makerspace
Pop into any of our libraries this week and check out our Punjabi themed crafts
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Punjabi Language Week Makerspace
Pop into any of our libraries this week and check out our Punjabi themed crafts
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Dinovember at the Library!
Dinosaurs + November = Dinovember: a month-long imagination invasion where dinosaurs come to life!
Friday 1st November 2024 – Saturday 30th November 2024
At Hastings District Libraries we have:
… a picture hunt of silly dinosaur antics around the library
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Punjabi Language Week Launch
Stand alongside the Punjabi Community to celebrate the launch of Punjabi Language week with a showcase extravaganza! There will be a cultural dance demonstration followed up with a tasting of Indian sweets and chai
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Nexia Blast in the Park 2024
Nexia Blast In the Park is Hawkes Bay’s biggest and best annual family Guy Fawkes event!
Held in the Havelock North Village at Anderson Park, this family community event is run by Havelock North Primary School as one of our main fundraising events
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Net Zero, Negative Emissions Tech, and the Tooth Fairy
Civilization is facing "peak everything"—from energy to resources—and climate change is just one symptom of these broader challenges
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Napier 150th Gala
Join us as we honour the spirit of business in our unique city
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Scream High School Rave - U18
Calling all HIGHSCHOOLERS in HAWKES BAY—an epic Halloween Party just for Rangatahi! On November 1st, from 7 PM to 10 PM, the Chapman Pavilion Lounge at McLean Park (Latham Street, Napier) is transforming into the ultimate rave zone, where teens from across Hawke’s Bay will gather to party like never before
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Open Day!
Take a tour of our beautiful child care centre! We are hosting an Open Day where you can come and meet our wonderful team, take a look through our home-like learning environment, enjoy some fresh baked treats & have a play!
"Where children and whānau grow together - children are at the heart of everything we do! We focus on the well-being of our precious children - our future leaders
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Open Day!
Take a tour of our beautiful child care centre for children ages 0-2 years
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hawke's Bay Art Trail
The Hawke's Bay Art Trail returns this November with two weekends of Art Trail magic! Throughout the region artists are throwing open the doors of their studios to welcome you in - meet painters, potters, sculptors, carvers and more in their special spaces
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Exhibitions
Common Ground – In the Studio With Josh Lancaster
Take a Trip Up the Road, down the Line and Just over the Hill’ to Muse Gallery in Havelock North to Immerse Yourself in Their Latest Exhibition, Common Ground – in the Studio with Josh Lancaster’
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Drawing with Thread: Miniature Portraiture with Leslie Falls
Drawing with Thread: Revisiting Miniature Portraiture with Artist Leslie Falls
Join us for a hands-on experience, where you’ll transform a simple ID card-sized photo into a mini portrait through stitching
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Panel Discussion: Navigating the Art World
Join us for a panel discussion on navigating the art world as an artist in Aotearoa
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Performing Arts
Hawke's Bay SingFest Concert
The New Zealand Choral Federation holds SingFests throughout NZ every year
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Metropolitan Opera: Nabucco
Ancient Babylon comes to life in this classic Met staging of biblical proportions
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Haloumi, Feta and Mozzarella Cheese Making Workshop
In this three-hour long workshop you will learn how to make Haloumi, Mozzarella and Feta
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Performing Arts
La Mossa
Come and share the Magic and the Love of Dance with “La Mossa” a performance celebrating our talented local young dancers
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Whānau Guided Drawing With Ringatoi Heidi Brickell In Te Reo
Nau mai hara mai ki tētahi wānanga toi mā tō whānau!
Come along to a fun guided drawing session for parents, carers, and tamariki at the Gallery with artist-in-residence and kaiako Heidi Brickell
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Biz Babes Christmas Work Do
Welcome to Biz Babes Hawkes Bay! These events are to be held twice a year, Mid Winter, and end of year Christmas Do
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Peak House Sundowner
Lost & Found + Collekt House Group have teamed up to throw an epic day party with some talented local DJs and some legends from Tāmaki Makaurau
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Jan Preston's Boogie Circus Duo
Album release tour 50 Years In Pianoland
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Liquid Zoo
Get ready for an unforgettable night at The Urban Winery Saturday 2nd of November from 8-10pm as Liquid Zoo takes the stage!
This talented local covers band will transport you through decades of music, from the groovy hits of the 70s to the chart-toppers of today
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Sports & Outdoors
Ranui Outback Trail Walk
Embark on a scenic 9-kilometre walk through the picturesque landscapes of a sprawling 1000-acre rolling sheep and beef farm, offering breathtaking vistas of Central Hawke’s Bay and beyond
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Sports & Outdoors
Sunday Funday
For an exhilarating Sunday adventure, experience the thrill of a 100-metre flying fox, glide down an 80-metre waterslide, test your aim with archery or paintball targets, master the art of axe throwing, practice your swing at the golf range, or enjoy the jump park tailored for BMX enthusiasts (bike rentals available)
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Seed Farm Tour + Wild Weeds Foraging at Setha's Seeds
Wild Weed Foraging & Seed Farm Tour
Join Felicity Joy of Homegrown Botanica and Setha of Setha’s Seeds onsite in Setha’s seed gardens for a day of edible weed foraging and seed sharing
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Sports & Outdoors
Picnic in the Peonies
Gather the family for a stunning Central Hawke's Bay picnic at Tikokino Peonies
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Highland Heroes
The Napier Technical Memorial Band is joining forces with the Napier Pipe Band for their Highland Heroes concert, which has a touch of Remembrance as we approach Armistice Day
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Rita Angus: 40 Years of Self Portraits with Jill Trevelyan
Following the recent exhibition at Te Papa and MTG in Napier, Jill’s talk will discuss Rita Angus’s life and work with a specific focus on her remarkable self portraits
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Melbourne Cup Day
Melbourne Cup is fast approaching, and we've got the perfect way for you to celebrate!
Join us for a fantastic day out for just $40 per person, which includes a delicious buffet lunch and some great spot prizes
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Punjabi Language Week Henna Session
Book in for a 20 minute session to learn about the history of henna and its importance as part of Punjabi culture while receiving a beautiful henna design of your own
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Punjabi Language Week Storytime
Join us for this community-led storytime highlighting some favourite Punjabi picture books
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Esther Swift
Esther Swift was a sensation when she came to the Small Halls in February of 2023
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Bayleys Hawke's Bay Wine Awards 2024
The Bayleys Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards is New Zealand’s longest running regional competition and is proudly owned and managed by the Hawke’s Bay A&P Society
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Esther Swift
Esther Swift was a sensation when she came to the Small Halls in February of 2023
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Art Beats: Botticelli – Florence & the Medici
Beauty, creativity, genius: the Renaissance Florence of Lorenzo de' Medici was a powerhouse of art and culture
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Central Hawke's Bay Annual A&P Show
With a history spanning over 113 years, the show continues to celebrate local agriculture, bringing together farmers, families, and the wider community for a weekend of competition, entertainment, and fun
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Exhibitions
Colours Exhibition; A three man show at Boyd-Dunlop Gallery
Colours
A Three Man Show
New Works
Rakai Karaitiana, Darryl Thomson, Daniel Tippett
Boyd-Dunlop Contemporary Upstairs
8 Nov - 2 Dec 2024 - Opening Friday 8 November 5-7pm
Boyd-Dunlop Gallery
4 Hastings Street, Napier South, Napier
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday 10 am- 3pm
Call: 06-8359681 | 021 201 0079
Email: info@boyddunlop
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
National Community Heritage Conference 2024
Nau mai, Haere mai
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Art Deco Trust Walk
Step back in time with a guided walking tour of Napier’s fascinating Art Deco Quarter
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hawke's Bay Heritage Awards 2024
The Hawke's Bay Heritage Awards are our opportunity to recognise and celebrate those whose talents and energies preserve our cultural heritage and inspire us to connect with our past, so that we can all feel more confident in our future
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Taste Hastings 2024
Taste Hastings 2024 | Friday 8 November, 5
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Harakeke and Weave
Interested in learning the foundational skills of raranga (weaving)? Join us for this hands-on workshop and learn from our experienced kaiako
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Esther Swift
Esther Swift was a sensation when she came to the Small Halls in February of 2023
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Performing Arts
Comedy Stage Hypnosis Show
Get ready for a night of fun, laughter and mind-blowing entertainment at our hypnotist night Friday 8th November
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Stretch and The Sinners
Stretch and the Sinners are a soul-stirring indie folk-rock band, blending heartfelt emotion with cathartic abandonment
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Performing Arts
Murder on The Menu
Sophia has been conned into buying a derelict theatre
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Performing Arts
Drag B-I-N-G-O Napier - with Anita Wigl'it!
Join Anita Wigl'it (from 'RuPaul's Drag Race') as she plays with her balls!
Enjoy three competitive rounds of bingo, a drag show and lots of laughs over an hour and half!
Doors 7:30pm
Balls drop 8:30pm - approx 9:30/10pm
Please note that customers will be sat at shared tables
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Performing Arts
Comedy Night at the Pizza Shop
Comedy Night at the Pizza Shop is back!
Join us as Vinci's Pizza for a laugh with some of the best comedians from the North Island
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Exhibitions
Artist Kōrero - Tracy Keith
Join us to hear artist Tracy Keith talk about his solo exhibition Remember Industry
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Sourdough Bread Workshop
Fresh baked slow fermented sourdough bread,
sourdough buns,
focaccia,
pizza dough and crackers,
cinnamon rolls plus bagels
Go home with freshly baked goodies, recipe’s, some starter and the skills learned to do it yourself!
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Ash Ridge Car-boot Wine Market
Who’s ready for round two?!
Once again, we’re teaming up with eight of our industry friends to bring you 2024’s Summer Car Boot Wine Market
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Merry QuizMas - Christmas Quiz Night
Our Quizmaster, Doreen is dreaming up another evening of wonderful trivia, this time with a Christmas bent
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Performing Arts
7 Days Live
Watch out! You will not be protected by censors, lawyers, or editors
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Bitta Batta & Scarlett Eden Band @ Paisley Stage
Bitta Batta is back baby!
HB's newest original groove supergroup is back at the iconic Paisley Stage with their eclectic mix of Neo Soul Funkiness, Heartbreak Soul and New Jazz freak outs
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Rose Sunday 2024
Join us for the annual Rose Sunday in the beautiful Frimley Rose Gardens
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Sports & Outdoors
Plunket Shield Championship - Central Stags V Otago
Free admission to see the cauldron of national first-class cricket!
People pay big bucks to watch this in England, but we're all about free admission to see the training ground of test cricket, a hard-fought national red-ball championship that dates back an incredible 118 years
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Performing Arts
Celtic Illusion - The Magic Returns
Immerse yourself in one of the most unique productions touring the world
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Sports & Outdoors
Aqua Tots
Aqua Tots is an opportunity for young ones to dip their toes into the world of swimming! Our relaxed drop-in sessions are designed to nurture water confidence and fundamental swimming skills
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Performing Arts
French Film in November - Ciné-Club
On the second Tuesday of most months Association Française de Hawke's Bay shows a French language film at Event Cinema in Havelock North
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Harakeke and Weave
Interested in learning the foundational skills of raranga (weaving)? Join us for this hands-on workshop and learn from our experienced kaiako
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Wine, Books and More Book Lovers Night 2024
6:15pm doors open, light refreshments
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
EIT Public Lecture: Assoc Prof Pii-Tuulia Nikula
Turning Up the Heat: Businesses and Climate Change
In this Reconnecting through Research session Pii-Tuulia shares her journey exploring the intricate relationship between climate change and business
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hwc Movie Night Fundraiser
Heretaunga Women's Centre movie night fundraiser - We Were Dangerous
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Rongoā Māori Hīkoi
Come along and learn about the Rongoā plants in our taiao
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Supporting Your Child With Sensory Differences
Join us for a workshop series with Elen Nathan, Occupational Therapist and Sensory Integration specialist!
Discover the eight sensory systems and their role in self regulation, emotions and behaviour discover strategies to help your child navigate the sensory stressors of the world
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Performing Arts
Arabian Nights With Adventures of Aladdin - Wanderlust
At the heart of Aladdin’s adventures are the Arabian nights full of mystery and intrigue
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Nightmare Before Christmas
Inspired by Tim Burton’s cult classic movie, the Bay Cities’ Symphonic Band presents a spooktacular delight for all ages in this atmospheric, cabaret style concert featuring the musical magic of Danny Elfman alongside the Phantom of the Opera, dancing skeletons, shimmering spirits, Christmas cheer and more!
Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 6
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
Looking for something to do for your "Xmas Do"?
Or do you want to grab a handful of friends and do something fun?
Flaming Mojo is Hawkes Bay's premier Dinner Theatre Company specialising in providing high-quality, interactive entertainment
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Ceilidh Club
A couple of evenings coming up of fun dancing, we'll be having a go at some of the dances from Jane Austen times, and the era in which Bridgerton was set
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The ultimate UB40 experience.
Cougan Renata brings you the ultimate UB40 experience, get ready to jam to the soulful sounds of one of the world's most influential reggae bands ever
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
The Cellar Door Collective
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 in our beautiful new space- the Stables
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Goats Cheese Making Workshop
This is your opportunity to learn how to wow your friends at your next dinner party by serving up your very own homemade goat cheese
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Performing Arts
Evolve Dance Club Show 2024
Join Us for the Evolve Dance Club SHOW!
Experience a fun afternoon of dance as our talented performers light up the stage! The Evolve Dance Club SHOW is a celebration of passion and dedication
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Cantare Chamber Choir Concert
One of Hawkes Bay's finest a capella choirs sings a range of new repetoire, including A Little Jazz Mass, by Bob Chilcott, accompanied by Wendy Hunt on piano
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Acoustic Sundowner
Enjoy an afternoon of laid-back acoustic vibes featuring Miakie, Nick Herbison, and Ben Liley as the sun sets over Hawke's Bay from one of the region's best vantage points at Peak House
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Festivals & Lifestyle
The Enchanted Ball Supporting Te Mata Park
The Enchanted Ball supporting Te Mata Park
Saturday 16 November, 2024
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Stand By Me - Soul Music in Concert
For one night only this year, the 50 singers of the Hawke's Bay Soul Choir are hitting the road to Central Hawke's Bay! Accompanied by their 7-piece band, they’ll take the stage at Pukeora Estate on Saturday November 16th at 7 PM, transforming the venue into a Motown haven filled with soulful and powerful sounds
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Stand By Me - Soul Music in Concert
For one night only this year, the 50 singers of the Hawke's Bay Soul Choir are hitting the road to Central Hawke's Bay! Accompanied by their 7-piece band, they’ll take the stage at Pukeora Estate on Saturday November 16th at 7 PM, transforming the venue into a Motown haven filled with soulful and powerful sounds
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Performing Arts
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a co-production between the Royal New Zealand Ballet and Queensland Ballet
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA
Secure your seats for the ABBA show everyone adores - for a night of fun, frivolity and pop hits galore!
Direct from Australia, Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA returns by popular demand
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Wet Denim - On The Line Tour (Napier)
Supported by The Splinters
Emerging indie rockers Wet Denim have released their sophomore EP On The Line
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Bazurka + Ish at The Urban Winery
Join us at The Urban Winery for an intimate evening of folk and traditional music from two of New Zealand's best and brightest world/folk bands
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Sports & Outdoors
Flemington Mud Run
The Flemington Mud Run is an super fun annual non-competitive fundraiser for Flemington School
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Taikura Fete 2024
Join the festivity and fun at the annual Taikura Fête! A much-loved celebration of community and culture, held in the idyllic surrounds of Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Italian Long Lunch Cooking Workshop
Enjoying a delicious Italian long lunch in late Spring!!
Hands-on workshop , preparing 5 dishes
Making fresh pasta
Recipe booklet and lunch provided
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home; Farmhouse Kitchen is the heart of our home but also the heart of our business and everything we believe good food can be, to nourish our bodies, to experience real ingredients and to share a delicious meal around our kitchen table
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Sunday Cinema: Honouring the great Maggie Smith
Sunday Cinema - two classic screenings to choose from, or come to both!
Friends of MTG may purchase half-price tickets at just $6
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Punjabi Language Week Celebration
Punjabi Language Week is a vibrant celebration of our rich language, culture and traditions
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Performing Arts
A Curious Collection of Songs!
The Linden Singers Choir presents "A curious collection of songs" in it's concert on November 17th
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Exhibitions
Pukeora - Open Air Cure for Tuberculosis
From the late nineteenth century, tuberculosis was a major cause of death for New Zealanders
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA: CANCELLED
Secure your seats for the ABBA show everyone adores - for a night of fun, frivolity and pop hits galore! Direct from Australia, Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA returns by popular demand
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Performing Arts
Operatunity Presents - Christmas Royal Variety Show
In our biggest Christmas extravaganza ever, bubble over with excitement as we end the year with variety acts and special guests!
Starring:
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Kate Lineham
Grant Winterburn
And more to be announced!
NZ Tour 13 Nov - 17 Dec
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included
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Sports & Outdoors
Group Skateboard Lessons
Surely Skate has moved to the bay and we are now running weekly lessons at Havelock North Skatepark
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Performing Arts
Cosi
A play about ordinary people who think extraordinary thoughts
First produced in 1992, COSI has become one of the most successful Australian plays produced in the last two decades
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
LSN X Hancocks Merchants Gin Tasting
Join us in the back room bar with the experts from Hancocks - Wine, Spirit & Beer Merchants to taste a selection of 5 NZ & Imported Gins!
The experts from Hancocks will walk you through the different styles & matches,
while our amazing Chef's provide a selection of Lone Star classic food to nibble on
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Festivals & Lifestyle
LASFF 2024 - Margarita
LASFF - Latin American and Spanish Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are free with ticket reservations essential - please book online
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Festivals & Lifestyle
LASFF 2024 - Latin America & Spain Film Festival
MTG Century Theatre is excited to announce that this year, the Latin American & Spain Film Festival is coming to Napier!
Entry to all films are Free with ticket reservations essential - please book online
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Festivals & Lifestyle
LASFF 2024 - The Mole Agent
LASFF - Latin American and Spanish Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are free with ticket reservations essential - please book online
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Performing Arts
Booze & Craic: A Night Of Irish & Scottish Comedy in Napier
Booze and Craic returns to The Cabana AGAIN!
The last 3 shows sold out as has every one of them since so grab your tickets fast
Irish comedian, ALAN MCELROY (RNZ's The Panel) is back! He will a host a hilarious line up of talent from the auld countries!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Excellent Irish story teller performing a hilarious night of comedy” Funny Tonne, Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Wanaka based, SEAN TINKER from Ireland was the Winner of the 2020 Queenstown Raw Comedy Quest!
& 2021/22 Raw Comedy Quest Finalist!
Queenstown based, SHANE MULVEY from Ireland was the Winner of the 2020 Queenstown Raw Comedy Quest!
Wrapping up the show is Scottish DARREN HILL!
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Festivals & Lifestyle
LASFF 2024 - Stories of Samba
LASFF - Latin America and Spain Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are free with ticket reservations essential - please book online
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Exhibitions
Kiwi Art Trail - Napier
The Kiwi Art Trail is coming to Napier!
Twenty stunning kiwi sculptures, each uniquely designed by talented New Zealand artists, will line Marine Parade and Ahuriri
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Sports & Outdoors
Bay Skate - Skateboard Competition
We are back for our annual Bay Skate Bowl Competition! This time, however, we are making this a two day event including our street competition! Watch as the best of the best battle it out for the top spots
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Exhibitions
CHB Holistic Wellbeing Expo
This amazing yearly event is run by "Chb Creative souls" and is our yearly Holistic Wellbeing Expo
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Exhibitions
In Good Relation: Maioha Kara
E ngākaunui ana a Maioha Kara (Ngāti Korokī Kahukura, Ngāti Tipa, Te Ātihaunui-a-Pāpārangi, Tūhourangi, Te Whānau a Hinetapora, Kuki Airani) ki ngā hononga ki waenga i ngā mea katoa
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Exhibitions
He Pānui: Te Ara Hihiko
He Mihi
Haere mai ki te hui
Whakairo te kupu ō whakaaro
Ngā hua o Papatūānuku
Mai rā anō te tangata i waihanga
Anamata e
Come let us gather
Carve your thoughts in words set free
Of the enduring progeny of Mother Earth
From times past the creative ones
And into the future
Operating at the intersections of art, design, architecture and craft, Te Ara Hihiko “the creative pathway” is the work of Jacob Scott (Ngāti Raukawa, Te Arawa, Ngāti Kahungunu, Te Āti Awa) and Jason Kendrick
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Exhibitions
Toi Exhibition
Come along and celebrate our toi tauira in their end of year exhibition
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Exhibitions
Artist Kōrero: Maioha Kara: CANCELLED
Join artist Maioha Kara in a kōrero with Pātaka Art + Museum Lead Curator Ioana Gordon-Smith about 'In Good Relation'
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
HARVEST Hawkes Bay Food & Wine Festival
HARVEST Hawke's Bay will once again celebrate Hawke's Bay, NZ's Food & Wine Country
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Performing Arts
A Cinematic Evening - Sophie Jean Dance Company's Recital
Join us for an unforgettable night at Sophie Jean Dance Company's 2024 recital, "A Cinematic Evening"! This spectacular event will take you on a journey through the magic of film, showcasing the incredible talent of our dancers from ages 3 to adult
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Festivals & Lifestyle
LASFF 2024 - Strawberry & Chocolate
LASFF - Latin America and Spain Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are free with ticket reservations essential - please book online
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Light Up the Night
Light up the Night: Napier’s Official Tree Lighting Ceremony
Get ready to kick off the Christmas season in Napier with Light up the Night! , an evening full of festive fun! Join us in Napier’s CBD for the official grand lighting of the Christmas tree
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Rikki Morris - About Time Tour: POSTPONED
The Cabana is thrilled to be hosting hitmaker Rikki Morris' only Hawkes Bay show to mark the release of the much-loved singer-songwriter's first album in 28 years - 'About Time'
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Festivals & Lifestyle
LASFF 2024 - Agua
LASFF - Latin America and Spain Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are free with ticket reservations essential - please book online
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Ozi Ozaa & Yaw Asumadu - Afrofunk and Highlife: CANCELLED
Ghanaian master drummer, flautist, singer and mulit-instrumentalist Yaw Asumadu hits town with Ozi Ozaa, an 11 piece band full of horns, percussion, and highlife and afrobeat grooves
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Clive Preloved & Handmade Clothing Market
Shop quality designer, handmade and vintage pre-loved clothing at Clive Hall Sunday 24th November 9am-1pm
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Pukehou School Garden Tour
Get ready for a delightful day exploring beautiful gardens of CHB, all while supporting Pukehou School!
Stroll through a collection of stunning local gardens, enjoy fresh air, and gather inspiration for your own backyard oasis
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
HBCFCT Open Day
Join us for a day of fun, learning, and community engagement
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Vinyl Day
Woohoo! It’s that time again! Vinyl Day at The Urban Winery with Rockstuff Records on Sunday 24 November! Dig the crates, quench your thirst, soak up the sounds! Bar/Restaurant will be Open! Entry is Free!
Vinyl Day happens at The Urban Winery on the last Sunday of every month! The greatest & latest records, the finest wines, the best in beer, beautiful venue, music magic… no other format can match the sound and fun of playing Vinyl! Chat with other vinyl enthusiasts over a drink, stay for lunch!
We’d love to see you between 1 and 5 pm on the day
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Festivals & Lifestyle
LASFF 2024 - Lullaby
LASFF - Latin America and Spain Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are free with ticket reservations essential - please book online
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Festivals & Lifestyle
LASFF 2024 - The Load
LASFF - Latin America and Spain Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are free with ticket reservations essential - please book online
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Teachers' Afternoon At the Gallery
Event Exclusively for Hawke's Bay Teachers and Educators
Te Whare Toi O Heretaunga Is Offering Educators a Special One-off Afternoon at the Gallery to Learn About Our Upcoming School Programmes
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Exhibitions
Show Me: Design
Join us for the EIT Ideaschool end of year creative showcase featuring the best of 2D and 3D design works
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Show Me: Screen
Join us in a celebration of the hard work of EIT Ideaschool's Screen Production students and catch a glimpse into the future of the entertainment industry
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Exhibitions
The Christmas Bazaar 2024
Once again 106 Russell Street South Hastings is a popular location, with The Christmas Art and Craft Bazaar at the Hastings Community Art Centre well underway! Held annually, The Christmas Bazaar offers hundreds of hand-crafted items for sale from local Hawke’s Bay artisans
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Show Me: Music
Join us to celebrate Ideaschool's aspiring musicians in a night of exciting, fresh and new music
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Napier Nuptials - Wedding Gowns Through the Decades: CANCELLED
As Napier celebrates its 150th anniversary, it’s a great time to remember our history
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Vino Italiano
A Vinous Tour de Force of Italy’s Soils and Winemaking History
Join us at The Urban Winery on Wednesday, November 27th at 6 PM for an unforgettable wine-tasting experience with Artigiano Imports! Savour 10 exquisite Italian wines, each representing the unique terroirs and rich history of Italy's winemaking regions
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Paint and Wine Night in Napier - Abstract flowers
The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other and let’s paint a masterpiece!
Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in the heart of Napier! No previous painting experience necessary
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Hypnotherapy Group with Jan Ellis
Wednesday 27 November is Self Esteem strengthening and Self Love
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Men's Health Networking Breakfast
In recognition of Men’s Health Month (November), we invite you attend a networking breakfast aimed at both individuals and businesses
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Official Napier 150th Commemoration Service
You are invited to join us at the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of our city
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Sports & Outdoors
Plunket Shield Championship - Central Stags V Wellington
Free admission to see the cauldron of national first-class cricket, a match between the two teams that have lifted this Shield over the past two seasons!
People pay big bucks to watch this in England, but we're all about free admission to see the training ground of test cricket, a hard-fought national red-ball championship that dates back an incredible 118 years
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Public Talk: History of Napier with Elizabeth Pishief
History of Napier with Elizabeth Pishief - “Roads, Reclamation and recreation: the early years of Napier Borough Council 1874-1934”
Free entry
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Trinity Hill Cellar Door Canvas Night - Rosé and Petals
Join us for a 2
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Concerts & Gig Guide
End Of An Era: Machine Wreckers w/ Special Guests Sunz
End Of An Era - Studio 118 Final Gig
Machine Wreckers
play 'Birds of NZ'
w/ Special Guests Sunz
Thursday November 28, 2024
Doors: 6pm
Music: 7pm
Licenced
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Performing Arts
Over the Top
Over the Top, a World War I play written by immensely talented local playwright, Amanda Jackson
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Exhibitions
100 Years of the Fullagar Engine
Join us and celebrate the 100-year legacy of the humble Fullagar Engine at Napier Faraday Museum, Faraday Street
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Performing Arts
Battle in the Bay 2024
Battle in the Bay is Hawke's Bay's only National Hip Hop Dance Competition
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Saturday Market At the Train Station
Welcome to the Train Station Market - 85 Munroe Street Napier
We have some great stall holders and food caravans come down
and bring the friends and family with you
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Exhibitions
Science of Colours Exhibition at the Faraday Museum
Step into a world where science meets art and colour comes alive! We invite you to explore the vibrant spectrum of colour in our exciting new exhibition, Science of Colour
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Whānau Fest 150
Anderson Park will come alive on Saturday 30th November, from 10am to 3pm, with a vibrant community day for whānau and friends to enjoy
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Sileni's 25th Anniversary Oyster Festival
Join us in celebrating 25 years of Sileni!
On November 30th, we're hosting a mini oyster festival featuring the delightful Mahurangi Oysters and a sensational Michael Bublé tribute band
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Collins Street Festival
Napier's Collins Street Festival is set to hit Ahuriri, one of Hawke’s Bay's coolest little suburbs, on Saturday 30th November 2024
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Performing Arts
The Sleeping Beauty - Excerpts & Good Vibes Only
Presented by: HB Dance Centre
Our classical ballet students dance excerpts from The Sleeping Beauty, and our jazz, contemporary, and musical theatre students perform to uplifting selections
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Performing Arts
ENCORE 2.0 - Boombfunk Variety Performers
Its the final Variety Show for 2024!
Lets celebrate the year that was, the only way Boombfunk knows how!
Enjoy a collaboration of all the local talent Hawkes Bay has to offer
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Festivals & Lifestyle
The Pride of Miss Jean Brodie - Rescheduled Screening
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie | 1pm
Starring Dame Maggie Smith
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Christmas Overture Concert
You are invited to celebrate the advent of Christmas at the Napier Tech Band’s Christmas Overture Concert, Sunday 1 December at The Salvation Army Citadel, Tait Dr, Tamatea, starting at 2pm
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Carols on the Green 2024
Every year St Columba's organises a Community Carols On The Green Community Event – a non-religious , family, community event with a Christmas flavour
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Performing Arts
Advent Carols
A traditional service at the beginning of the Advent season, when we look forward to the birth of Jesus and celebrate the light He brings to the world
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Summer Sparks Challenge 2024-25
Hastings District Libraries Summer Sparks Challenge is for children aged 5-12
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Summer Sparks Challenge 2024-2025
Hastings District Libraries Summer Sparks Challenge is for children aged 5-12
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Summer Sparks Challenge 2024-25
Hastings District Libraries Summer Sparks Challenge is for children aged 5-12
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
International Day of People with Disabilities
It is the International Day of People with Disabilities on Tuesday 3 December 2024 and we are celebrating in style at Toitoi this year
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Paint & Wine Night in Napier - Fantail Wreath
The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other, and let’s paint a masterpiece on a 30cm round canvas!
Join us at this unique event, where our expert artist will lead you step-by-step to create this stunning painting on a 30cm round canvas
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Friends of Hastings District Libraries Book Sale
That's right! Clear some space, my book-hoarding cohorts! It's book sale time again!
This is a Friends of Hastings District Libraries fundraising event
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
End-of-Year Event & Lecture of Hearing Loss and Brain Health
As the year draws to a close, the Royal Society Hawke's Bay Branch invite you to join us for an insightful and engaging event that promises to be both informative and enjoyable
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Festivals & Lifestyle
National Theatre: The Motive and the Cue
Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in this fierce and funny new play
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Performing Arts
Step Into Christmas
Join us for a Festive family Christmas concert that promises to be a delightful celebration of the holiday spirit! This lively event will feature a mix of classic carols and modern day hits, performed by talented local singers and dancers
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Performing Arts
A Christmas Carol - But Not As You Know It!
A re-invention of Charles Dicken's traditional Christmas story re-done with a comic twist
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Sanctuary Sounds Music Festival
Sanctuary Sounds is a not-for-profit music festival showcasing an eclectic mix of music from all over New Zealand and abroad
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Christmas Food Fair
Come down to the forecourt of All Saints' Church to share in some delicious food and catch the spirit of Christmas
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Napier Night Fiesta
Join us at the Napier Night Fiesta!
Spend a laid-back evening in Napier’s Memorial Square and head into the weekend feeling relaxed and ready for your end-of-week plans
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Sports & Outdoors
Impact Pro Wrestling - Flaxmere's Friday Fight Night
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! The current New Zealand Heavyweight Champion and Flyweight Champion will be in action! Hawke's Bay's own four time New Zealand Heavyweight champion and Hall of Famer Dal Knox returns to the ring after five years away!
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, AEW, New Japan Pro Wrestling and more
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Performing Arts
Cirque Africa
100% fun 100% African 100% joy
Cirque Africa is produced and directed by ‘Papa Africa’ aka Winston
Ruddle, the director who brought us the HIT BROADWAY SHOW CIRQUE MOTHER
AFRICA
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Concerts & Gig Guide
IYKYK featuring Out of Sorts
The collective behind the IYKYK series are thrilled to bring together another exciting edition of the dance, this coming December Friday 6th
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Christmas in Taradale
Join us for a fun-filled family day to get in the spirit of Christmas
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Wonder Christmas Market 2024
Wonder Markets - Crafting Community, Creating Wonder
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Wonder Christmas Wreath Workshop
Wonder Christmas Market Wreath Workshop
Saturday the 7th of December 11
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Napier Christmas Parade and Concert
Santa's coming to town on Saturday, 7 December for a very special Christmas Parade and free Napier 150th Concert!
With over 30 displays and floats, plus pipe bands, marching groups, mascots - and of course Mr Claus himself, it's sure to get the Christmas spirit fired up!
The parade begins at 1pm in Tennyson Street then heads down Emmerson Street
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Performing Arts
Miss Tutus "When I Grow Up"
"When I grow up I want to be
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Hawke’s Bay Christmas At the Park
Get ready for the jolliest event of the year!
Join us for a festive extravaganza at Hawke's Bay Christmas at the Park at the Mitre 10 Park Hastings, where the spirit of the season comes alive in the most spectacular way
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Performing Arts
Welcome to Wonderland - FDS Recital
Presenting "Welcome to Wonderland" Floorless Dance Studios end of year recital
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Sports & Outdoors
Impact Pro Wrestling - Smash 'Em All at Asher Hall
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its return to Napier! You don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest! The current New Zealand Heavyweight Champion and Flyweight Champion will be in action! Also, Hawke's Bay's own four time New Zealand Heavyweight champion and Hall of Famer Dal Knox returns to the ring after five years away!
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, AEW, New Japan Pro Wrestling and more
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Government Pest Ep Release Tour Napier - Roxbury, Paddy, Cry
On Saturday 7th December Government Pest bring their Vol 3
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Performing Arts
Holiday Hijinks: An Improvised Christmas Spectacular!
Get ready to laugh your stockings off! “Holiday Hijinks” is a merry and unpredictable night of improvised comedy, where every scene is a one-of-a-kind holiday gift for the audience
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Festivals & Lifestyle
The Park Island Christmas Market
The Park Island Indoor Christmas Market is back! With return stall holders and lots of new faces you'll find something for everyone
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Performing Arts
Dance Fantasia
Presented by: Dance Express
A highly entertaining show - Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary and Musical Theatre Dance Genres
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Hawkes Bay Youth Orchestra Christmas Concert 2024
Come and hear the talented young musicians in the Hawkes Bay Youth Orchestra play some Christmas pieces and Classical favourites, supported by the Community Orchestra and choir
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Performing Arts
Blue Christmas
Christmas can be a difficult time for many people; they may not feel like celebrating
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Performing Arts
Christmas with ALOFA
Join ALOFA – The Fonoti-Fuimaono Brothers, along with guest artist Katherine Winitana and pianist Catherine Norton, for a truly special Christmas concert!
This unique performance will celebrate the diverse art forms that have shaped these beloved artists, blending classical music, musical theatre, Samoan pese and waiata
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Assembly Room Tunes: A Jazzy Christmas
Get ready to swing into the festive spirit with A Jazzy Christmas!
Santa’s Big Helpers are bringing the holiday cheer, featuring The Grinch on tenor sax – Anton Wuts, Jack Frost on piano – David Selfe, The Abominable Snowman on trumpet – James Lowe, and Scrooge on drums – David O'Hanlon
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Schnitzel Party
Schnitzel lovers get ready! Thursday 12th of December the Urban Winery will be hosting amazing German Chef Marcel Bornschein for a super special Schnitzel Party!
Get your friends and family ready for the Holiday season at the Urban Winery!
For $55 you will be able to enjoy a delicious schnitzel dinner with a choice between a pork schnitzel, a chicken schnitzel or a vegetarian option of Kaspressknödel (bread dumplings)
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Festivals & Lifestyle
SHHH Silent Disco - SILENT NIGHT
HASTINGS! Join us for SILENT NIGHT on our new date, due to Rain we've had to postpone hits event to Wednesday the 18th of December!
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Sayl Holiday Hat Competition
Looking for some holiday fun? We challenge you to create the wackiest and most wonderful hat you can think of! We'll have an abundance of materials to spark your creativity, so come on down and join in - or make your hat at home and upload a photo of it to our website
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Meh 24 Pot Painting and Macrame
We Have the Pots and the Paint
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Sayl Holiday Ha-ha-hour
Where festive cheer meets belly laughs! Enjoy a merry mix of hilarious holiday tales, jolly jokes, and giggles galore
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Santa's Grotto
Santa’s Grotto
321 Heretaunga Street East, Municipal Building, Hastings (next to Hastings isite Visitor Information Centre)
Supported by Sprouts In Home Childcare, The Hits Hawke's Bay and Hastings City Businesses
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Performing Arts
Four’s Company - Angel Voices
Jump start the Jingle in your Bells at one of our delightful “Angel Voices” Christmas Concerts!
Enjoy a programme of beautifully arranged traditional and modern Christmas Carols sung by the talented Four’s Company Performance Choir
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Concerts & Gig Guide
YESYESNO Office Xmas Party
With Special Guests Anton Wutz, Rachel Whiting, Cam Burns, Mark Radley
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Sports & Outdoors
The Z Manu World Champs Hastings
The Z Manu World Champs will hit RERETAUNGA Hastings with an official qualifier event at Havelock North Village Pool on Saturday 14 December
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Sports & Outdoors
Heretaunga Hastings Manu Bomb Comp 2024
Manu - Freestyle Heats - Age Divisions from Yrs+ - 1
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Santa's Grotto
Experience Santa in true summer style! Bring the family to Santa’s Summer Grotto from 14-17 December, 11am-2pm each day for a beachy twist on the classic Santa visit
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Performing Arts
Pegasus Studio Showcase - Elements & Space (YOUTH)
Pegasus - Pole Aerials Dance Studio
Youth Student Showcase
Elements & Space
Our youth students have been working hard to put together group, duo and solo performances, inspired by Fire, Wind, Earth, Water & Outer Space
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Concerts & Gig Guide
PRECIOUS MEMORIES - The Christmas Show
For the final event of the year, the Hawke’s Bay Soul Choir will take over the Taradale Club
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Performing Arts
Pegasus Studio Showcase - Elements & Space
Pegasus - Pole Aerials Dance Studio
Adult Student Showcase
Elements & Space
Our students have been working hard to put together group, duo and solo performances, inspired by Fire, Wind, Earth, Water & Outer Space
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Performing Arts
Four’s Company - Angel Voices
Jump start the Jingle in your Bells at one of our delightful “Angel Voices” Christmas Concerts!
Enjoy a programme of beautifully arranged traditional and modern Christmas Carols sung by the talented Four’s Company Performance Choir
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Grant Haua Explosion / Dusty Rhodes & the Bluesmobile.
The Grant Haua Explosion…
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Fiesta of Lights
The Fiesta of Lights is back for its 26th year of dazzling the community with its spectacular light displays and festive activities
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Performing Arts
The K Studio of Dance present "The Magical Nanny"
Students from the ages of 3 - 18yrs come together for their annual recital, based on P
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Classical Christmas - Hawkes Bay Orchestra
Join us for a magical evening at the Hawke's Bay Orchestra Classical Christmas Concert, a heartwarming celebration of the season
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Performing Arts
Hawke's Bay Orchestra - Classical Christmas
All of your favourite Christmas classics with a full symphony orchestra and choirs
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Holiday Hat Craft Party
Looking for some holiday fun? We challenge you to create the wackiest and most wonderful hat you can think of! We'll have an abundance of materials to spark your creativity, so come on down and join in - or make your hat at home and upload a photo of it to our website
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Sports & Outdoors
School Holiday Skateboard Lessons
Our regular skateboard lessons are continuing on through the summer school holidays!
Wednesdays 1pm-1:45pm
Thursdays 1pm-1:45pm
Thursdays 5pm-6pm (Females only - FREE - No booking needed)
Fridays 3pm-3:45pm
Sundays 2pm-2:45pm (Intermediate to advanced skill levels only)
Sundays 3pm-3:45pm
NO CLASSES on these dates:
25th and 29th December
22nd, 23rd and 24th January
5th, 6th, 7th and 9th February
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Sayl Holiday Ha-ha-hour
Where festive cheer meets belly laughs! Enjoy a merry mix of hilarious holiday tales, jolly jokes, and giggles galore
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Official Opening Night Featuring Campbell Burns
New and improved Common Room officially launches on Wednesday 18 December with live music from Campbell Burns
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Red Hot Chili Preppers
RED HOT CHILI PREPPERS - World No#1 tribute to the living legends that are RHCP !
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Cellars
Local acoustic duo, The Cellars dreamy folk melodies captivate the imagination
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Doors Live
The Doors Live keep the magical legends of The Doors alive with authenticity
Europe's best tribute
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Latin Vibes with Jorge DJ Latino
Dust off your dancing shoes! Common Room is delighted to welcome back Jorge to fill our brand new dance floor with his infectious rhythms
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Christmas Sourdough Baking Workshop
Fresh baked slow fermented sourdough bread
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Performing Arts
A Gala Christmas Concert
Octavius choir nvites you to join us for a very special Christmas concert
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Christmas Family Movie Night
You're Invited to a free Magical Christmas Movie Night! Join us for an enchanting evening filled with holiday spirit as we watch two beloved Christmas classics:
The Snowman - A heartwarming animated tale that captures the magic of childhood and the joy of winter
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Splinters
Fresh from their Rockquest success, the Splinters are a Pacific band with an Atlantic sound
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Vinyl Day
Two Vinyl Days For December!! The extra Vinyl Day is especially for those of us who want to give their loved ones a record for Christmas! Gift Vouchers will also be available
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Christmas Under The Stars
An annual event running for many years, for lots of families this is the start of Christmas
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Performing Arts
Crownthorpe Community Carols
Head along to St George's in Crownthorpe for a chance to sing out the Christmas Classics and hear the story that inspires them
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Family Nativity - Cupcake Service
Join us for this Taradale classic as we retell the story of the Nativity
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Carols and Bubbles
Come to All Saints' to sing some of the Christmas Classics, while you enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne or sparkling grape juice
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Festivals & Lifestyle
On this Night-Gospel Music & Xmas Carols by Candlelight
Join us for a special Christmas Eve of candlelight reflection and music led by St Paul's and Stephan Zebe with a Gospel Choir
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Christmas Day Family Service
Just like the very first Christmas, this gathering is for any and all! Come and celebrate with the family of people who know Christmas means something more and capture the essence of the wonder of this season
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Christmas Day at Puketapu
Come and join in the celebration of Christmas Day at St Michael's Puketapu
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Cape Estate - Boxing Day Festival 2024
The annual Cape Estate Boxing Day Festival is here for the 9th occasion
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Ocean Detectives at The National Aquarium of New Zealand
Become an Ocean Detective This Summer!
Get ready to become an Ocean Detective with this family-friendly, hands-on activity at the National Aquarium of New Zealand
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Club Festivus ft Sammy Virji, CC:Disco!, Messie & More
Live Nation and Endeavour Live present the third-year return of the electronic night out, CLUB FESTIVUS at Hawke's Bay’s Black Barn December 27 2024
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Chris Beernink gives...The Cold Shoulder
Don’t just take a seat – take a cold, hard look at The Cold Shoulder! This trio brings the kind of cool that will freeze you in place and then get you moving
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Not the Church...but Damn Close / + Pure: POSTPONED
Auckland's 'not the church
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Not the Church...but Damn Close / + Pure: POSTPONED
With the luxury of time, perhaps a lowered expectation, and some haze-inducing drugs, a kind of sublime, relaxed psychedelia can be the happy result when you see Auckland's 'not The Church
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The BUMs
Wellington 2 piece band The BUMs hit Hastings to spread some holiday chur
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Vinyl Day
Vinyl Day at The Urban Winery with Rockstuff Records on Sunday 29 December!! Dig the crates, quench your thirst, soak up the sounds! Bar/Restaurant will be Open! Entry is Free!
The greatest & latest records, the finest wines, the best in beer, beautiful venue, music magic… no other format can match the sound and fun of playing Vinyl! Chat with other vinyl enthusiasts over a drink, stay for lunch!
We’d love to see you between 1 and 5 pm on the day
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Sunday Session with Waipuka Social Club
Kick back and relax with laid back beats from Waipuka Social Club
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Music in the Park with Phil Edwards Band
Music in the Park - Summer 2024
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Concerts & Gig Guide
New Years Eve Napier 2024
Napier’s beloved New Year’s Eve celebration returns to the iconic Soundshell on Marine Parade, promising an unforgettable night of music, community, and fireworks as we welcome 2025!
Headlining this year is Hands Off, one of Auckland’s most beloved covers bands
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Festivals & Lifestyle
New Year's Eve Celebrations
Get ready for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve @ Fiesta of Lights!
• Spectacular Fireworks Display: Our much-loved fireworks show is back and better than ever, lighting up the night sky in a dazzling array of colours
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Pick your own sunflower
Iconic Frosty Boy Ice Cream & milkshakes!
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Back to the 80's Party
Paisley Stage & Hands Off - The Band present a night of All your 80's favourite songs from NZ, Australia and the globe!
Dress in your best Retro Vibes! Spot prizes for best dressed on the night!
Bring tons of energy! Prepare to Dance the night away and sing along!
Door sales will be available on the night, but they won't last long!
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Waipukurau Vintage Fair 2025
Waipukurau Vintage Fair 2025 -
Wonderful days of adventure shopping through a wonderful collection a variety of stalls, selling Vintage Wares & Collectables - Jewellery, Accessories, China, Kitchenalla, Military, Art, Art Deco, Toys, NZ Memorabilia, Upcycled items, Vintage clothing and lots more
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Exhibitions
School Holiday fun - Science of Colour
Step into a vibrant world of colour this summer at the Faraday Museum, while exploring at our new Science of Colour exhibition, where curiosity and creativity collide! Explore 13 interactive stations that take you on a journey through the fascinating world of colour
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Festivals & Lifestyle
The Story of Thelonious Tree
An enchanting story written by home-grown poet Asha Lovegrove, accompanied by live piano, about how wonderful our connection to trees can be
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Performing Arts
Queens of Drag featuring Missy Coulée and Miss te Wairoa
A night filled with charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent!
Missy Coulée & Miss te Wairoa invite you to take part in a thrilling spectacular where glitz, talent, and competitive performances converge
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Te Huhu + Leonard Powell: Deelishis Herbs Vinyl Release Tour
Please join us for live jams at Hastings' Common Room on Saturday 4 January 2025 as Te Huhu celebrates the release of their long awaited LP
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Te Huhu's Deelishis Herbs Album Release Tour
Te Huhu's Deelishis Herbs Vinyl Release Tour comes to Common Room in Hastings, with support from Leonard Powell (Acoustic)
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Sunday Session with Aslan
Get ready for an acoustic journey of the heart with Aslan
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Exhibitions
LOST IN THE GARDEN - Solomon Bakker
Solomon Bakker welcomes you to join him on the Opening Night of his first solo exhibition 'LOST IN THE GARDEN' - Jan 10, 2025 at 5:30pm
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Summer at Waiaroha
Come along with the kids and enjoy these water themed activities at Waiaroha Heretaunga Water Discovery Centre this January
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Sayl Pokémon Go and Trading Card Meetup
…still gotta catch them all… We're having another Pokémon meetup! This time you can bring your Trading Cards too! Meet new Pokémon friends, battle, raid, trade, and have fun! BYOD with Pokémon Go installed
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Performing Arts
Teddy Bear’s Picnic and Sleepover
Tuesday 7 January
11:30am
Taradale Library
For all ages
Join us at Taradale Park for a Teddy Bear’s Picnic! Bring along a picnic lunch and your favourite stuffed toy and enjoy some stories and songs
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Anime Club
Wednesday 8 January
1-3pm
For ages 10+
Taradale Library
Are you a fan of anime? Do you not know what anime is, and want to find out? Come along to Anime Club! Check out some of the new releases, chat to other fans, and eat yummy snacks!
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Toitoi Summer Tours
Have you ever wondered how it would feel to stand on the Opera House stage and look out towards the audience? Would you like to take a peek in the dressing-rooms frequented by world renowned performers? Or perhaps you’re a history buff who wants to discover the history behind the beautiful buildings within Toitoi - Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre?
This summer the Hastings isite Visitor Information centre invite you to join them on a behind the scenes guided tour of Toitoi
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Escape Rooms and Virtual Reality Chairs
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
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Design Your Own T-Shirt
Friday 10 January
Morning and afternoon sessions available
For ages 7+
Taradale Library
Design your own custom T-shirt and we’ll cut out your design on our Cricut and press it for you! Please supply your own 100% cotton T-shirt
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Napier Night Fiesta
Join us at the Napier Night Fiesta!
Spend a laid-back evening in Napier’s Memorial Square and head into the weekend feeling relaxed and ready for your end-of-week plans
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Disco Party
Disco is a genre of dance music and a subculture that emerged in the 1970s from the United States' urban nightlife scene
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Splinters Live
The explosive and hearty punk rock band The Splinters make their way to Paisley Stage for a night of live music and laughs
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Yes Yes No
Hailing from the beautiful town of Ahuriri (Napier) a collaboration of native born and immigrant musicians became YesYesNo as an accident of good fortune
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Festivals & Lifestyle
The Unlost Village Travelling Marketeers
The Unlost Village Travelling Marketeers is a monthly travelling market throughout the North Island, a vibrant collection of travellers, creatives and traders, many who have graced the travelling fair circuits over the years
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Twilight Tunes and Blooms
Join us for a magical summers evening, surrounded by the serene beauty of Tikokino Peonies landscaped gardens
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Deathless HB Beer Launch Feat. Tempo 38 & Cherry Boomb
Deathless Beer, Hawkes Bay Launch Party!
Live music: Tempo 38
Live burlesque: Cherry Boomb
January 11 at Common Room, Hastings
Not to be missed!
FREE Entry
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Concerts & Gig Guide
AwareWolves: WTF was that? - Costume Party And Video Shoot
Any Wolves out there? Dress up all freaky and come and be in our next Music Video!
AwareWolves are throwing a PARTY with several contrasting acts who will bring unique styles and equal amounts of fun! Live music, special guests, and RAZ on DJ/MC duties - This will be a PARTY from the moment the doors open, with the overall goal of shooting a freaky music video for the song "WTF was that?"
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Hawkes Bass presents: TREI
A bonafide legend of the NZ Drum and Bass movement, TREI boasts a stellar career with releases on DnB’s most prestigious labels and performances at some of the world’s biggest DnB events, including Let It Roll, Rampage, Fusion, and Beats for Love to name afew
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Sunday Session with Tamanui
Angus McLay, aka Tamanui, is a Hawke’s Bay raised musician making waves one gig at a time across the motu
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Exhibitions
Aerophilia
Aerophilia—a love of travel, flight and the freedom it brings—soars through
Bryant’s work
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Kids Drop-In Art Days 2025
Come along to the Gallery and get creative with fun art activities related to our current exhibitions!
Our Kids Drop-In Art Days run on Tuesdays and Thursdays of the school holidays, between 10am – 3pm
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Sayl Chia Head Creation
We're gonna make some chia seed heads - join us! Decorate your own creature to take home and watch it grow
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Sports & Outdoors
Dream11 Super Smash
Dream11 Super Smash returns to Napier, this is the first of three McLean Park matchdays this month, all T20 doubleheaders
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Festivals & Lifestyle
MEH 24 Teen Chia Head Creation
We're gonna make some chia seed heads - join us! Decorate your own creature to take home and watch it grow
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Dinner In the Sunflowers
Come and enjoy the best food trucks in town!
Wednesday night we have Gina’s & Thursday we have Fork & noise, serving delicious burgers, loaded fries, salads, tacos and much more
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Marine Parade Code Cracker
Suitable for all ages
Do you think you can crack our Dragon code? Come and join us at the Marine Parade Gardens to search for the hidden dragon letters and see if you can solve our message!
When: Friday 17 January, between 10am - 1pm
Where: Marine Parade Gardens, Napier
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Festivals & Lifestyle
MEH 24 Print Making
Our friends at the Art Gallery taught us how to make prints using foam sheets
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Sports & Outdoors
Dream11 Super Smash
It's Friday night under lights, see the Central Stags take on the Cantabs
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Dónal Gunning and the Bucks
Dónal Gunning is a singer songwriter from Ireland
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Slackbarn!
Slackbarn! Your new favorite one-day fest in Havelock North!
Don’t get caught Slackin’
Alright Slackers, there's a new one-day event on the block and we’re excited to bring an epic mix of international and local talent to Black Barn Vineyards in Havelock North
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Wāhine with Guitars
Wāhine with Guitars are coming to take over Common next Saturday 18 January
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Vinyl Day
Vinyl Day at The Urban Winery with Rockstuff Records on Sunday 19 January! Dig the crates, quench your thirst, soak up the sounds! Bar/Restaurant will be Open! Entry is Free!
Vinyl Day is happening early this month as The Urban Winery will not be open the following weekend
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Liquid Zoo
After these weeks of sad weather you will find us playing in the sunshine by the sea at the beautiful Hygge
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Sunday Session with '94
‘94, the duo comprised of Will & Theo, two parts of funky Wellington four piece, Daisy Grae, and the last two remaining Daisies left…until summers over
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
20's Charleston 4wk Art Deco Course (Jan/Feb) 2025
Learn 20's Charleston with Hi-De-Ho Swing
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Art Classes for Adults - Tutor led
Discover Your Inner Artist with The Seasons Art Class!
From a cosy village in southern England over a decade ago, The Seasons Art Class has blossomed into a beloved art course across the UK, Austria, Germany, France, Holland, and now New Zealand!
What's in Store for You?
Join our 14-week beginner to improver art course and enjoy:
Sketching, Oil Pastels, Watercolours, and Acrylics
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Sports & Outdoors
2025 FRS New Zealand Scooter Nationals
Get ready for the biggest scooter event of the year!
The 2025 NZ Scooter Nationals are coming back to Bay Skate in Napier, and it's going to be EPIC
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Tai Chi for Health classes
Tai chi for Health is a gentle exercise program suitable for all fitness levels - can even be done seated
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Operatunity Presents - Thistle & The Shamrock
A fabulous way to start the year as our fiddler, accordionist and singers romp through the best of Irish and Scottish ballads, jigs, jokes and patriotic songs!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Bonavenutre Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Alex Foster-Winder
Russell Dixon
Tracey Collins
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 13 Jan - 14 Feb 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Sayl Teddy Bear Sleepover
Drop your favourite teddy bear off for an overnight sleepover at the Library! What mischief will they get up too? Note: Collection of Teddy Bears is any time from 12:00pm, Thursday 23rd January 2024
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Festivals & Lifestyle
MEH 24 Library Lock In
Pizza, snacks, games, friends - what more could you want? Let's celebrate one more time before school goes back with our epic Library Lock In
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Challenge Odyssey
For ages 10+
Embark on an adventure filled with exciting challenges, and endless fun
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Operatunity Presents - Thistle & The Shamrock
A fabulous way to start the year as our fiddler, accordionist and singers romp through the best of Irish and Scottish ballads, jigs, jokes and patriotic songs!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Bonavenutre Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Alex Foster-Winder
Russell Dixon
Tracey Collins
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 13 Jan - 14 Feb 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included
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Performing Arts
Stop Motion Workshops
Thursday 23 January
Afternoon sessions available
For ages 7+
Napier Library
Calling all budding animators! Put your creative talents to the test and create a Stop Motion animation!
Limited spaces
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Art Classes for Adults in Havelock North
The Seasons Art Class came from humble beginnings over a decade ago in a small village in southern England
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Botanic Beats
Get ready to soak up the summer vibes at Botanic Beats!
This free summer concert is the perfect excuse for a picnic
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with C.W Stoneking
Coming to you Live at the Meeanee Hall!
Food and drink available from 6pm with music from 6:30pm
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Performing Arts
New Zealand Youth Symphonic Winds: Metamorphosis
New Zealand Youth Symphonic Winds is Aotearoa’s premier youth concert band and is an integral part of NZCBA’s National Bands Programme which aims to promote music-making across the country
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderley!
Chris Beernink sets the record straight with: Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderley!
One of the great vocal albums from Capitol Records in the 1960s, this show will be captivating for the jazz-curious, as well as the affable aficionados
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Concerts & Gig Guide
New Zealand Youth Symphonic Winds: Continental Drift
Concert by the NZ Youth Symphonic Winds orchestra
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Sayl Tween Paint and Swap
Challenge your creative muscles by painting - with a twist
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Napier Night Fiesta
Join us at the Napier Night Fiesta!
Spend a laid-back evening in Napier’s Memorial Square and head into the weekend feeling relaxed and ready for your end-of-week plans
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with C.W Stoneking
Coming to you Live at the Meeanee Hall!
Food and drink available from 6pm with music from 6:30pm
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Bob Marley 80th Birthday Tribute
The King of Reggae, the Rastafarian Prophet, the honour-rebel Robert Nesta Marley - Bob Marley - turns 80 on Feb 6 2024
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Concerts & Gig Guide
South for Winter
With a blend of dreamy acoustic duets, foot-stomping folk and bluesy murder ballads, New Zealand-formed and Nashville-based trio South for Winter’s sound is as eclectic as their origins
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Sports & Outdoors
The Great Kids Rock Hunt
Free entry (Sponsored by Tammy Jensen - Bayleys Real Estate)
Here is a great reason for the kids to put the devices away and enjoy a good, old-fashioned treasure hunt
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Badge Making
Saturday 25 January
10am-12 noon
Napier Library
Pop in and create a pin badge
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Rhythms of the World: A Latin Jazz Celebration
We’re excited to introduce World Sauce, a dynamic performing arts group that brings together the vibrant worlds of music, dance, drama, poetry, and visual arts
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Concerts & Gig Guide
It Might Get Rowdy
A free night of sick music brought to you by HBHC
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Performing Arts
Iconic Queens
Boomb is back baby! Cherry Boomb is back to producing and ready to bring some outstanding events and entertainment your way
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Wāhineahuone - Karanga Symposium
Wāhineahuone - Karanga Symposium
Karanga te pō, Karanga te ao
Kurawaka Limited are pleased to host this inaugural Karanga Symposium in the heart of Heretaunga, Ngāti Kahungunu
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Sports & Outdoors
Dream11 Super Smash
Liven up you weeknight with a game under lights watching the big-hitting Central Stags take on the defending Dream11 Super Smash champions - the Auckland Aces!
Dream11 Super Smash returns to Napier, this is the third of three matchdays this month, all T20 doubleheaders with BLACKCAPS and WHITE FERNS on show for their Domestic teams
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Charm of Finches
The Small Hall Sessions will be at the Otané Town Hall on 29th of Jan 2025 with Charm of Finches!
Doors will open from 6:00pm with meals, drinks and desserts available
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Charm of Finches
The Small Hall Sessions will be at the Otané Town Hall on 29th of Jan 2025 with Charm of Finches!
Doors will open from 6:00pm with meals, drinks and desserts available
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Performing Arts
Sarah Millican - Late Bloomer
BOHM PRESENTS
SARAH MILLICAN
Late Bloomer
When Sarah Millican was a child, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Al Fresco Fridays
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 Precinct
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Exhibitions
Exhibition Opening of 'The Village' by Kirk Nicholls
Join us for the opening of 'The Village,' exhibition by Kirk Nicholls, in our upstairs gallery on Friday 31st of Jan, 5-7pm
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Charm of Finches
The Small Hall Sessions will be at the Otané Town Hall on 29th of Jan 2025 with Charm of Finches!
Doors will open from 6:00pm with meals, drinks and desserts available
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Performing Arts
Drag Bingo-A-Go-Go with Anita Wigl'it!
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, drag shows and lots of laughs over an hour and a half!
Doors 7pm
Balls drop 7:30pm - approx 8:30/9pm
Please note that customers will be sat at shared tables
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Get Up Get Down - Hands Down Taco Party
Get ready for a flavor-packed fiesta! On Saturday 1st February from 3pm to 9pm, we’re teaming up with Hands Down Tacos for the ultimate summer taco party at Peak House
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Celebration Of Black Sabbath + Led Zeppelin
Two Legends of Rock in One Night! By popular demand, After Forever (NZ’s Premier Ozzy-era Black Sabbath Tribute Band) & Hats Off To Led Zeppelin (Hawke’s Bay) are back together for this very special evening! Classic songs from Black Sabbath + Led Zeppelin - performed live at The Cabana!
Tickets only $30 (or $35 on the door)
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Italian Long Lunch Cooking Workshop
Enjoying a delicious Italian long lunch just before Winter
Hands-on workshop , preparing 5 dishes
Making a fresh pasta
Recipe booklet and lunch provided
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home; Farmhouse Kitchen is the heart of our home but also the heart of our business and everything we believe good food can be, to nourish our bodies, to experience real ingredients and to share a delicious meal around our kitchen table
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Sports & Outdoors
The Ashia Kizilay Memorial Walk
The Ashia Kizilay Memorial Walk For Meningitis is being held in Napier, Hawkes Bay on Sunday February 2nd 2025
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Tea With Tales
Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit
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Performing Arts
Baby Bounce
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
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Performing Arts
Storytime
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
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Beginners Ballroom & Latin 8 Week Course Feb/March 2025
Beginners Ballroom & Latin 8-week course (February/March)
Learn the basics of partner dancing, Waltz, social-foxtrot, Cha-cha-cha & Jive
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Beginners Salsa & Bachata 8 Week Course Feb/March 2025
Beginners SALSA & BACHATA starts
Wednesday 5th February 2025
8 week course (February/March)
Join the fun of salsa & Bachata dancing, we recommend having a partner however it is not essential as we have helpers to assist, just come along and have a fantastic time meeting new people and learn to dance
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Otane Waitangi Day Fair
Otane will be buzzing on Waitangi Day with the annual Waitangi Day Fair hosted by Progressive Otane
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
New Vogue 8 Week Course Feb/March 2025
Beginners New Vogue 8-week course
(February/March)
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Art for Tots 2025
Art for Tots is a fun, art-making experience for under-fives, which takes inspiration from current exhibitions at the Gallery, as well as from the environment and wider community
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Weleda Garden Tour
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Havelock North, Weleda New Zealand offers an enchanting garden tour for natural health enthusiasts
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Napier Night Fiesta
Join us at the Napier Night Fiesta!
Spend a laid-back evening in Napier’s Memorial Square and head into the weekend feeling relaxed and ready for your end-of-week plans
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Napier Summer Pop Up Carnival 2025
The Carnival is coming Back to the Napier Foreshore after many years
Its Free Entry- come and enjoy all the Fun of the Fair
Check out the New Ali Baba, take a spin on the Hurricane zooming into the air, feel the motion of the ocean on the Rockin Tug plus so much more, plus Fairground Food and Carnival Games
Weekend Special: Happy Hour Saturday & Sunday 11am to 12pm - get a 2nd ride free (conditions apply)
Pay for your first ride & stay for the next ride absolutely free
Opening hours are weather / crowd dependent- check our Facebook page for up to date info
Located at Marine Parade Foreshore Reserve, Napier
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Bob Marley 80th Birthday Tribute
The King of Reggae, the Rastafarian Prophet Robert Nesta Marley - Bob Marley turns 80 on 6th February 2024
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Te Awanga Wine Festival
We're back for another year and it's set to be bigger and better than before!
With some fresh new wineries taking part from the Te Awanga coastline, a new tasting village down variety lane, boutique winery pop up's in more areas across the festival, masterclasses and exciting promotions from each of our three anchor wineries - there's heaps in store for a full day out!
On top of this there will be:
- Festival pricing on wines
- More shuttles
- Tasting opportunities
- At 1500 tickets sold, we'll be unlocking a brand new winery to the strip
We're gearing up to make this the best, most original and interactive wine festival in the country, with new interest points to keep the froth factor high
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Revival ft Bjorn Again, Killer Queen Experience, Elton Jack
REVIVAL - a musical extravaganza featuring three of the world’s finest tribute acts!
Harvest Moon is proud to present the REVIVAL - a musical extravaganza featuring three of the World’s finest tribute acts - BJORN AGAIN, THE KILLER QUEEN EXPERIENCE, LANCE STRAUSS’ ELTON JACK
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Learn To Draw For Beginners
Have you always wanted to learn how to draw? In this specialist drawing class we delve into the seemingly magical skills of drawing to learn how to really look at a subject and draw it accurately
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Performing Arts
Flaxmere Book Chat Group
Flaxmere Book Chat Group meets at Flaxmere Library every second Tuesday, 10
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Performing Arts
Drama Playground For Kids 8-12 years
Drama Playground is a fun and engaging programme for 8-12's that inspires kids to be creative, spontaneous, and silly
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Performing Arts
Creative Improv For TEENS 13-17 years
Creative Improv for TEENS is for all teens wishing to learn more about performance
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Sports & Outdoors
Hastings Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon 2025
Join us at your local Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon!
Open to Kiwi kids aged 6 to 15 years
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Art Deco Fashion Walking Tour
Get Deco ready! Each year Napier City Business Inc supports the Art Deco Festival weekend with these popular free tours
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam in the Bay - February 2025
For the first time in 10 years, Steam returns to Napier's Art Deco Festival!
For the first time since 2015, a steam train returns to the Art Deco Festival! Working alongside the festival organisers, as well as a special collaboration with the Central Hawkes Bay Cancer Society - we are pleased to be bringing you 'Steam in the Bay' between the 14 - 16th February 2025
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Art Deco Festival Napier 2025
The Art Deco Festival Napier has grown into one of the great festivals of the world
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Performing Arts
Intro to Improv Classes - Adults - 6 Week Course
Fancy Trying Something New?
Need more fun and laughter in your life?
Then improv is for you
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Performing Arts
Intermediate Improv Classes - Adults
Need more fun and laughter in your life?
Then improv is for you
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Performing Arts
Baby Bounce
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
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Sports & Outdoors
Central Stags Ford Trophy one-dayer v Canterbury
What could be better than spending Valentine's Day with your sweetheart watching the Central Stags smash Canterbury in the national one-day Ford Trophy campaign? There's no love lost between these two teams, so grab your heart-shaped chocolates and soak up this totally FREE day's entertainment - you've got to love Free dates
You're free to come and go as you please, so it's a great spot to bring your lunch and switch it up from the office scenery too to see a few Blackcaps playing for their domestic teams, and there are stores handy to the ground on Latham Street for coffees, treats, and yes the heart-shaped chocolates that you forgot to get for your honey
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Performing Arts
Murder and Martini’s
It is 1930 and the reunion of the cast and crew of 'The Mother of Pearls', our glorious Premiere, that opened our auspicious Opera House in 1915 yet ended in such ghastly grisliness
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Trinity Hill Cellar Door Canvas Night - Valentine's Day
A 2
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Arahi
Small Hall Sessions with Arahi & Band
King George Hall, Bayview, Feb 14th
Elsthorpe Community Hall, Feb 15th
Haumoana Hall, Feb 16th
Doors open 6:30pm with food and drink available, music starts at 7pm
Local lad Arahi is making a distinctive mark in Aotearoa, quickly establishing himself as one of the country’s most exceptional songwriters and live performers
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Concerts & Gig Guide
One Night in Buenos Aires (Napier Art Deco Festival 2025)
An evening reminiscent of the Golden Era of Latin dance and music
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Love and War: with Jessie Cassin and Robin Kelly
Set against the backdrop of the iconic Opera House be transported to a different era by 'Cabaret singer Jessie Cassin and award-winning musical director Robin Kelly as they present "Love and War," a curated collection from the Great American Songbook, spanning 1918-1939
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Woodville Wanderer-Cancer Society of Hawke's Bay Fundraiser
Event Notice: Steam Train Adventure with the Cancer Society of Hawke's Bay and Steam Incorporated
Saturday, 15th February 2025 – All aboard for a grand day out! Join the Cancer Society of Hawke's Bay and Steam Incorporated as we embark on a spectacular steam train journey from Napier to Waipukurau, hauled by the iconic steam locomotive Ja 1271
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Sourdough Bread Making Workshop
Fresh baked slow fermented sourdough bread, sourdough buns, focaccia, pizza dough and crackers, cinnamon rolls and bagels
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Peter Urlich Swingin' Duet feat. Lewis McCallum
This summer, Ortons Events is proud to bring you a truly iconic afternoon, filled with classic, jazzy tunes from Kiwi music legends Peter Urlich (of Th’ Dudes, Nice’n'Urlich and The Swingin’ Sextet – you know him, you love him) and Synthony’s saxophone maestro, Lewis McCallum
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Starlight Soirée: A Swingin' Tribute to Napier in the 30's
Swing back in time and return to the glitz, glamour and rebirth of the 1930s with "Starlight Soirée: A Swinging Tribute to Napier in the ’30s
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Arahi
Small Hall Sessions with Arahi & Band
King George Hall, Bayview, Feb 14th
Elsthorpe Community Hall, Feb 15th
Haumoana Hall, Feb 16th
Doors open 6:30pm with food and drink available, music starts at 7pm
Local lad Arahi is making a distinctive mark in Aotearoa, quickly establishing himself as one of the country’s most exceptional songwriters and live performers
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Concerts & Gig Guide
One Night in Buenos Aires (Napier Art Deco Festival 2025)
An evening reminiscent of the Golden Era of Latin dance and music
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Performing Arts
Double Bill - Dido & Aeneas and Gianni Schicchi
Presented by: Festival Opera
Double Bill: Dido & Aeneas and Gianni Schicchi
Festival Opera celebrates its 10th birthday, returning to its roots with a thrilling double bill of Puccini's comedy Gianni Schicchi and Purcell's Dido and Aeneas
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Arahi
Small Hall Sessions with Arahi & Band
King George Hall, Bayview, Feb 14th
Elsthorpe Community Hall, Feb 15th
Haumoana Hall, Feb 16th
Doors open 6:30pm with food and drink available, music starts at 7pm
Local lad Arahi is making a distinctive mark in Aotearoa, quickly establishing himself as one of the country’s most exceptional songwriters and live performers
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Flappers & Dappers - Electro Swing Dance Party
Join us for a celebration of Electro Swing Music and Dance as we celebrate Napier’s Art Deco Festival 2025!
Featuring a special gin tasting (extra cost ) and cash bar, along with special dance performances to get you in the mood and on the dance floor
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Lindy-Hop 7week beginners course (Feb/March) 2025
Learn to Lindy-Hop with Hi-De-Ho Swing
No partner or previous experience nessaserry, all you'll need is comfy shoes and your water bottle
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Sports & Outdoors
Central Stags Ford Trophy one-dayer v Otago Volts
The Central Stags are getting down to the business end of the national one-day Ford Trophy campaign and it's a totally Free day's entertainment to see them at McLean Park for the last time this season (Finals are in Dunedin this year)
You're free to come and go as you please, so it's a great spot to bring your lunch and switch it up from the office scenery too to see a few Blackcaps playing for their domestic teams, and there are stores handy to the ground on Latham Street for coffees and consumables
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Festivals & Lifestyle
East Coast Farming Expo
Agri-innovators, top-flight speakers and two full days of networking are the promise of the 2025 East Coast Farming Expo
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Napier Night Fiesta
Join us at the Napier Night Fiesta!
Spend a laid-back evening in Napier’s Memorial Square and head into the weekend feeling relaxed and ready for your end-of-week plans
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Sports & Outdoors
LIVE Impact Pro Wrestling - Waipukurau War at the Memorial
Live Pro Wrestling FINALLY makes its way to Central Hawke's Bay!! You don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest! The New Zealand Heavyweight Champion James Shaw will be defending his championship in a massive main event! The Aotearoa New Zealand Flyweight champion Cam Kaiba will also be in action!
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, AEW, New Japan Pro Wrestling and more
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Feta, Haloumi and Mozzarella Cheese Making Workshop
In this three-hour long workshop you will learn how to make Haloumi, Mozzarella and Feta
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Sports & Outdoors
LIVE Impact Pro Wrestling - Havoc in Havelock
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way to Havelock North! You don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest! Dal Knox takes on Jamie Tagataese one on one in a New Zealand wrestling dream match
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Serenity Sunday
yogaAT61BridgeSt is thrilled to host a beautiful Sunday of Meditation, Movement and delicious vegetarian food
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Performing Arts
Thrive 25 - Presented by Nevertheless
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
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Beyond The Buzz - Rethinking Attention with Elen Nathan
Attention - what sucks it, what creates it, and what actually is it??
A workshop with Elen Nathan, exploring the edges of attention
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Performing Arts
Drag B-I-N-G-O Napier - with Anita Wigl'it!
Join Anita Wigl'it (from 'RuPaul's Drag Race') as she plays with her balls!
Enjoy three competitive rounds of bingo, a drag show and lots of laughs over an hour and half!
Doors 7pm
Balls drop 8pm - approx 9/9:30pm
Please note that customers will be sat at shared tables
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Indonesian Cooking Workshop
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 home; Farmhouse Kitchen is the heart of our home but also the heart of our business and everything we believe good food can be, to nourish our bodies, to experience real ingredients and to share a delicious meal around our kitchen table
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with M Ward
Small Hall Sessions with M
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with M Ward
Small Hall Sessions with M
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Air Force on Tour
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
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Lindisfarne College Gala
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
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Italian Long Lunch Cooking Workshop
Enjoying a delicious Italian long lunch just before Winter
Hands-on workshop , preparing 5 dishes
Making a fresh pasta
Recipe booklet and lunch provided
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home; Farmhouse Kitchen is the heart of our home but also the heart of our business and everything we believe good food can be, to nourish our bodies, to experience real ingredients and to share a delicious meal around our kitchen table
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Sports & Outdoors
New Zealand's White Ferns v Sri Lanka ODI
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
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Building a Better Brain: Nutrition and Mental Wellness.
Building a Better Brain: Nutrition and Mental Wellness
Discover how your food choices impact your mental health with internationally renowned Professor Julia Rucklidge
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Operatunity Presents - From Phantom to Les Mis
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 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included
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Performing Arts
THERAPY: A Musical Comedy
True crime fun-facts, realising you joined a cult and boldly announcing your intrusive thoughts
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Performing Arts
Therapy
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
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Operatunity Presents - From Phantom to Les Mis
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 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included
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Festivals & Lifestyle
The Big Bike Film Night and Matinee: Napier
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 introducing an extra matinee event so you don't miss out!
This year’s treasure chest of films includes:
An exhilarating film that redefines what’s possible on a gravel bike on technically challenging terrains
A celebration of grit, camaraderie, and the beauty of “Type 2 Fun”, this film is an ode to the ride, not the finish line
A heartwarming documentary that explores the importance of getting outside, no matter where one is on life’s journey
An uplifting film that follows a group of local bike and snow enthusiasts from Wānaka, who have the desire to bring positive social change to their local community through an annual “bikepack” to the local Ski Resort with all their gear
An inspiring mountain bike ride through back country Queenstown that is both poetic and meaningful
A life-changing experience for a group of friends who undertake a trip to a bothie (hut) in the Highlands of Scotland to show what can be achieved by people with disabilities in relation to having adventures
A film that celebrates the art of “winging it” and how travelling by bicycle and the power of exploration can obliterate preconceptions and contribute to understanding others
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A classic Kiwi story of a young trailblazer participating in a gruelling six-day mountain bike rally, exploring his boundaries with his own signature entirely unsupported style -fueled by a penchant for chocolate milk
ALL in the mix!
These short films are a great reminder of why we love to ride our bike; with stories that captivate us, stories that make us think, and most importantly of all – inspiring us to get out and ride
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
The Arty Farty Garden Party
Join us for an Arty Farty Garden Party!
Nestled down a leafy lane in sunny Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay, a real experience awaits you
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Sports & Outdoors
Te Mata Kindergarten's Junior Triathlon and Family Fun Day
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
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Exhibitions
Bridge Pa Sculpture Trail
Set amidst the serene landscape of Paritua winery and timed to co-incide with F
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Hastings Meatball Festival
Roll up and have a ball (literally) at the inaugural Hastings Meatball Festival
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! The Coastal Cocktail Trail
Get ready to sip, savour, and soak up the festive vibes with Napier’s best mixologists! The Coastal Cocktail Trail is your chance to explore the finest bars in a spirited, self-guided tour through Napier CBD and Ahuriri
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Sports & Outdoors
GO-4-12 Adventure Events - Youth Adventure
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
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Performing Arts
Suitcase Show
A traveller arrives at a border with a stack of battered cases
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Nick Hyde - "New Horizons" Album Release Tour
Nick is a Dunedin based artist who released his Second album "New Horizons" at the end of 2024
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Taittinger Oyster & Whitebait Street Bar
The world-famous in Havelock North Advintage car park bar is back for summer F
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Nick Hyde - New Horizons - Album Release Tour
Nick is a Dunedin based artist who released his Second album "New Horizons" at the end of 2024
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hawke's Bay Better Home & Living Show 2025
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 need to create healthy, efficient homes without sacrificing style
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Wonder Pēpi Market 2025
The Pēpi Market is a children's market - an extension of Wonder
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Sports & Outdoors
Blackcaps V Pakistan Odi
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
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Stevie Ray Vaughan with Friends Tribute.
Stevie Ray Vaughan with Friends
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Performing Arts
Hope I Made You Proud: Comedian Joe Daymond
Welcome to "Hope I Made You Proud
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Performing Arts
I'm Proud of You | Hastings
Kia ora kiddos! Come spend a night with your ole Dad
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Performing Arts
In Other Words
Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst star in the award-winning two-hander, “In Other Words
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Easter Sourdough Bread Workshop
Fresh baked slow fermented sourdough bread
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Sound Scape
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
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Nathan Wallis - The Teen Brain
Covid has put all of us in an unpredictable environment and this has added layers of complexity to an already complex time of life - especially for children and teens already dealing with issues around anxiety and depression
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Dion Pride - Sings the Songs of his Father
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
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Sports & Outdoors
Impact Pro Wrestling - Trouble in Taradise
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way back to Taradale! You don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest!
After wowing a sold-out Taradale crowd in October, Impact Pro Wrestling are finishing off the season in style!
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, AEW, New Japan Pro Wrestling and more
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Performing Arts
Dai Henwood - Dai Hard
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
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Sports & Outdoors
Impact Pro Wrestling - Smash 'Em All at Asher Hall
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its return to Napier! You don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest!
Impact Pro Wrestling has been entertaining fans up and down the country for more than 20 years and has seen many of its talented wrestlers go on to perform in WWE, AEW, New Japan Pro Wrestling and more
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Reb Fountain - ‘How Love Bends’ Tour Napier
Produced by Dave Khan and Simon Gooding, How Love Bends showcases Reb’s poetic depth and her signature sound
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Elton John vs Billy Joel *NZ Tribute*
NZ’s Award-winning hit tribute show “Elton John vs
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Abba Heaven - Abba Tribute Show
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
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Operatunity Presents - Around the World in 90 Minutes
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 Winterburn
NZ Tour 4 April - 9 May 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Operatunity Presents - Around the World in 90 Minutes
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 Winterburn
NZ Tour 4 April - 9 May 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
HNHS 50th Jubilee Foundation and Board Welcome Drinks
Join us as we kick off an unforgettable weekend of Jubilee celebrations with an evening of drinks, nibbles, and reconnections
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Feta, Haloumi and Mozzarella Cheese Making Workshop
In this three-hour long workshop you will learn how to make Haloumi, Mozzarella and Feta
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Havelock North High School 50th Jubilee Dinner
Enjoy dinner and performances from a collection of HNHS’s finest as we celebrate our unique 50-year history in Hawke’s Bay’s iconic events centre
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Performing Arts
The Boss - Bruce Springsteen Experience
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
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Kenny Roger Band
Presented by: NZ Country Magazine
NZ Country Magazine presents, direct from the USA, The Kenny Rogers Band
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Wonder Winter Market
Join us for our first Winter Night Market, being held in the Exhibition Hall at the Tōmoana Showgrounds in Hastings
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Performing Arts
Heath Franklin's Chopper - The Last Hard Bastard on Earth
As seen on 7 Days
The year is 2030
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Michael Jackson HIStory Show
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
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Concerts & Gig Guide
New Zealand Highwaymen
New Zealand music's Elder Statesmen, the NZ Highwaymen, are embarking on their 'Tour 25
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Tribute Show
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 Stop, Edge of 17, Tusk, Gypsy, Black Magic Woman, Rooms On Fire, and Little Lies to name just a few!
Full lighting, sound system and liberal 4-part harmonies help to bring these timeless songs to life
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Operatunity Presents - 3 Tenors & A Soprano
An elegant concert of famous ballads, opera, classical and music theatre songs passionately presented by this supremely talented quartet
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Operatunity Presents - 3 Tenors & A Soprano
An elegant concert of famous ballads, opera, classical and music theatre songs passionately presented by this supremely talented quartet
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Dutch Wintry Baking Workshop
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
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
A Midwinter Moroccan Dinner Workshop
Discover the joys of Moroccan cuisine with a three-hour, hands-on workshop that uncovers the sweet and spicy, earthy and bright flavours and vast array of spices that this corner of the world is renowned for
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Matariki Mahuika Beach Fires
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
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Operatunity Presents - It’s Raining Men
Complete with band, we celebrate male ensembles like Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Beatles, Everly Brothers, Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, Queen, The Platters
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Operatunity Presents - It’s Raining Men
Complete with band, we celebrate male ensembles like Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Beatles, Everly Brothers, Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, Queen, The Platters
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Boss - Bruce Springsteen Experience
The Bruce Springsteen Experience is an international-level show dedicated to honouring the timeless music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Best of the Bee Gees - Saturday Night Fever
“If you’re a Bee Gees fan, this is the concert for you
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Creedence Clearwater Collective
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
All the hits that defined a generation, and have been passed on for many more - all in one night, live, on stage
Creedence Clearwater Collective brings to the stage a band that captures the unique CCR sound
You do not want to hear through the grapevine that you missed out on this howling good time
Join us, a real-life travelling band
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Operatunity Presents - Last Night of the Proms
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
Penny Dodd
NZ Tour 26 August - 26 September 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Operatunity Presents - Last Night of the Proms
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
Penny Dodd
NZ Tour 26 August - 26 September 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Seventh Wonder - Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' Album + Hits
SEVENTH WONDER
Performs Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' Album + Greatest Hits Experience one of the world's premier celebrations of Fleetwood Mac with "Seventh Wonder
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Operatunity Presents - Fabulous 50s
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 October - 7 November 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Operatunity Presents - Fabulous 50s
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 October - 7 November 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Queen:It's a Kinda Magic
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
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Queen - It's A Kinda Magic
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
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Sports & Outdoors
Impact Pro Wrestling - Mad King's Court
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
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Sports & Outdoors
LIVE Impact Pro Wrestling
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, AEW, New Japan Pro Wrestling and more
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Operatunity - It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
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 December 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Operatunity - It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
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 December 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Wonder Christmas Market 2025
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
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