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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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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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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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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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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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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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Fotofest Photography Festival Hastings Hawke's Bay
FotoFest, Hastings annual photography festival, is back for 2024
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Camelia Breakfast 2024: BPW CHB Fundraiser
Camelia Breakfast 2024
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International Talk Like a Pirate Day Storytime
Thursday 19 September at 3
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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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Hastings Blossom Parade 2024
The theme for this year's Blossom Parade is
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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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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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NZ Chinese Language Week Book Fair
Visit Hastings Library during NZCLW and enjoy a selection of beautiful picture books
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NZ Chinese Language Week Storytime
Join us for this community lead children’s storytime
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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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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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NZ Chinese Language Week MoonCake Festival
Help us celebrate a slightly delayed MoonCake Festival
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Murder Mystery Dinner: CANCELLED
Hygge at Clifton Bay has something new to offer
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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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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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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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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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Escape Rooms and Virtual Reality Chairs
Open all year round
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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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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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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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Steam24 Poi Making Workshop
Bring a friend and challenge yourselves in the art of Poi
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sensory Bottles
Use colours, shapes, and texture to create sensory bottles
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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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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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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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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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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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Welcome the Godwits/kuaka At the Ahuriri Estuary
Welcome the Godwits/kuaka back to the Ahuriri Estuary
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hawke’s Bay Diwali 2024
Diwali is a major festival in Indian continent and diaspora
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Punjabi Language Week Makerspace
Pop into any of our libraries this week and check out our Punjabi themed crafts
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Punjabi Language Week Makerspace
Pop into any of our libraries this week and check out our Punjabi themed crafts
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Punjabi Language Week Makerspace
Pop into any of our libraries this week and check out our Punjabi themed crafts
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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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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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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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Napier 150th Gala
Join us as we honour the spirit of business in our unique city
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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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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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Metropolitan Opera: Nabucco
Ancient Babylon comes to life in this classic Met staging of biblical proportions
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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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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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Punjabi Language Week Storytime
Join us for this community-led storytime highlighting some favourite Punjabi picture books
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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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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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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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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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Hwc Movie Night Fundraiser
Heretaunga Women's Centre movie night fundraiser - We Were Dangerous
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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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The Enchanted Ball Supporting Te Mata Park
The Enchanted Ball supporting Te Mata Park
Saturday 16 November, 2024
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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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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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Punjabi Language Week Celebration
Punjabi Language Week is a vibrant celebration of our rich language, culture and traditions
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Pride of Miss Jean Brodie - Rescheduled Screening
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie | 1pm
Starring Dame Maggie Smith
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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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Summer Sparks Challenge 2024-25
Hastings District Libraries Summer Sparks Challenge is for children aged 5-12
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Summer Sparks Challenge 2024-2025
Hastings District Libraries Summer Sparks Challenge is for children aged 5-12
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Summer Sparks Challenge 2024-25
Hastings District Libraries Summer Sparks Challenge is for children aged 5-12
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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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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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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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Christmas in Taradale
Join us for a fun-filled family day to get in the spirit of Christmas
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Wonder Christmas Market 2024
Wonder Markets - Crafting Community, Creating Wonder
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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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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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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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Meh 24 Pot Painting and Macrame
We Have the Pots and the Paint
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Family Nativity - Cupcake Service
Join us for this Taradale classic as we retell the story of the Nativity
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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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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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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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Christmas Day at Puketapu
Come and join in the celebration of Christmas Day at St Michael's Puketapu
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Cape Estate - Boxing Day Festival 2024
The annual Cape Estate Boxing Day Festival is here for the 9th occasion
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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MEH 24 Print Making
Our friends at the Art Gallery taught us how to make prints using foam sheets
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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 23th January 2024
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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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Sayl Tween Paint and Swap
Challenge your creative muscles by painting - with a twist
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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