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Late Night Which Craft
Take time out for you on a Thursday night to join with a community of crafters
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Hastings Library Book Chat
10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lindy-Hop 8 Week Beginners Course
Learn to Lindy-Hop with Hi-De-Ho Swing
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Beginners Ballroom & Latin 8-Week Course - Aug/Sep 2024
Ballroom & Latin Dance Lessons - Beginners course starts Tuesday 6th August 2024
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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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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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Indian Fusion Dance - 3wk beginners course (Sep'24)
Indian Fusion (Bollywood style)
Beginners 3-week introduction course
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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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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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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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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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Trinity Hill Cellar Door Canvas Night - ft. Montepulciano!
Join us for a 2
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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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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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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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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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Te Tiriti o Waitangi Workshop
Join Pākehā Tiriti educator Gwyn John for a workshop on our founding agreement
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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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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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Beginners Ballroom & Latin 8-Week Course - Oct/Nov 2024
Ballroom & Latin Dance Lessons - Beginners course starts Tuesday 1st October 2024
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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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Beginners Salsa & Bachata 8wk Course - October/November 2024
Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons
Beginners course start
Wednesday 2nd October 2024
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Te Tiriti o Waitangi Workshop
Join Pākehā Tiriti educator Gwyn John for a workshop on our founding agreement
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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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30's Charleston 8 Week Beginners Course
Learn the 30's Charleston with Hi-De-Ho Swing
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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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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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Macular Degeneration Seminar
Learn about the impact of Macular Degeneration, medical research, treatments and resources available
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Late Night Which Craft: Halloween Wreath Workshop
‘Tis the season to be spooky! Take a break from the daily grind
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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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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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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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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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Trinity Hill Cellar Door Canvas Night - French Theme
Join us for a 2
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'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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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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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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Open Day!
Take a tour of our beautiful child care centre for children ages 0-2 years
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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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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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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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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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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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National Community Heritage Conference 2024
Nau mai, Haere mai
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Art Deco Trust Walk
Step back in time with a guided walking tour of Napier’s fascinating Art Deco Quarter
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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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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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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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Wine, Books and More Book Lovers Night 2024
6:15pm doors open, light refreshments
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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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Rongoā Māori Hīkoi
Come along and learn about the Rongoā plants in our taiao
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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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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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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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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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HBCFCT Open Day
Join us for a day of fun, learning, and community engagement
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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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Hypnotherapy Group with Jan Ellis
Wednesday 27 November is Self Esteem strengthening and Self Love
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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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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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Trinity Hill Cellar Door Canvas Night - Rosé and Petals
Join us for a 2
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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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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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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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Wonder Christmas Wreath Workshop
Wonder Christmas Market Wreath Workshop
Saturday the 7th of December 11
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Challenge Odyssey
For ages 10+
Embark on an adventure filled with exciting challenges, and endless fun
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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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Badge Making
Saturday 25 January
10am-12 noon
Napier Library
Pop in and create a pin badge
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Serenity Sunday
yogaAT61BridgeSt is thrilled to host a beautiful Sunday of Meditation, Movement and delicious vegetarian food
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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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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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Easter Sourdough Bread Workshop
Fresh baked slow fermented sourdough bread
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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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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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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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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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