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Upcoming EventsPāpono Whakamua
Find out what events are on in Hawke's Bay, Wairoa, Hastings, Central Hawke's Bay and Napier. If you need to know what's on this is the place to look.
What's on in Hawke's Bay
Find out what events are on in Hawke's Bay, Wairoa, Hastings, Central Hawke's Bay and Napier. If you need to know what's on this is the place to look.
If you are after council meetings view our meetings calendar.
Does not include exhibitions or workshops. You can view these by selecting them on the menu to the left.
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May 2024
Free
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. With a combination of entertaining games, music, bubbles, floating mats, and occasional instructor guidance...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Thursday 4 July
Where: Clive War Memorial Swimming Pool, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Rhythm and Rhymes
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
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. Some of our Storytimes are themed and either a craft or an activity accompanies them. Suitable for preschoolers and...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Tuesday 2 July
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Wine Books and More
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Beginner Skateboard Lessons
Did you happen to get a skateboard for Christmas but you're not sure on where to start? Well we're here to help! Bay Skate offers small group lessons for skaters of all ages and beginner to intermediate skill levels. Whether you're a complete rookie or been riding for a while and want to develop a...
Date: Friday 24 May to Friday 7 June
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Intermediate Skateboard Lessons
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. Whether you've just been cruising on the streets or wanting to shred in the bowls, these classes are for you!...
Date: Friday 24 May to Friday 7 June
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
2024 Central Hawke's Bay Sport and Recreation Awards
Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of Central Hawke's Bay's athletes, teams, clubs, coaches, and officials across all levels from grassroots to elite. These annual awards recognise excellence, innovation, and contributions to sport and recreation in our community.
Doors open at...
Date: Friday 24 May
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Showquest Hawke's Bay 2024
Showquest is a nationwide performing arts competition and a platform for youth voices to be heard. Be amazed by original stage performances combining Art, Music, Dance, Drama, Culture & Technology. Students design, produce and perform their stories in a powerful night of celebration and recognition...
Date: Friday 24 May
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Grant Haua Explosion / Dusty Rhodes & the Bluesmobile
Original Rock and Blues with Grant Haua, playing solo acoustic and electric with his band, not to be missed, special guests local Legend Dusty Rhodes and The Bluesmobile
Date: Friday 24 May
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience.
This is where the locals shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to create your own locally sourced meals at home.
Enjoy some of the best produce from...
Date: Saturday 25 May to Saturday 1 June
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Wonder Pēpi Market 2024
Step into the heart of Pēpi, a vibrant children's market that celebrates the wonders of babyhood, childhood, and the journey of pregnancy with delight. It's a charming showcase where the magic of little ones and the excitement of parenthood converge.
Carefully curated stalls for Pēpi, along...
Date: Saturday 25 May
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions
30 Saturday Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the Summer season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
- Groove Foundation
-...
Date: Saturday 25 May
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Hawke's Bay Orchestra Presents - Classics for Koha
A fundraising concert to help Hawke's Bay Orchestra continue to bring high quality orchestral music to local audiences.
A gorgeous musical feast: Beethoven's Symphony No.8, Bizet's Symphony in C, and Mozart's Clarinet Concerto with clarinet supremo David McGregor - all under the baton of conductor...
Date: Saturday 25 May
Where: Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Quiz Night Fundraiser: CANCELLED
Get ready to test your trivia skills and support a great cause at our CanInspire Quiz Night Fundraiser! Join us for a night of brain-teasing fun, with spot prizes galore, amazing raffles, as well as a live auction that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. There's a cash bar to keep the drinks...
Date: Saturday 25 May
Where: Taradale Town Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Stone Tribute Pilots NZ
The Hawkes Bay based Stone Temple Pilots tribute act - "Stone Tribute Pilots nz" are playing at the Paisley Stage, Napier.
Come and get an ear full of all your favourite Stone Temple Pilots songs, celebrated by this group of local Hawkes Bay musicians who also happen to be STP fans.
Playing...
Date: Saturday 25 May
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
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.
The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like...
Date: Sunday 26 May to Sunday 28 July
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Guthrie Smith Arboretum Visit
On Sundays from October to May the Guthrie Smith Arboretum is open to the public from 9.00am to 5.00pm.
The Arboretum has spectacular walks amongst the trees with breathtaking views over Lakes Tutira, Waikopiro and Orakei. Pack up a picnic or bring a sausage to sizzle on the electric barbeque...
Date: Sunday 26 May
Where: Guthrie Smith Arboretum & Education Centre, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Pink Ribbon Breakfast
Come one come all to support The Cancer Foundation in their mission to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer and its' fighters, survivors and research! And we here at No.5 Cafe & Larder with some local heroes are doing our bit by hosting a pink ribbon breakfast here on Sunday 26th May 2024 ...
Date: Sunday 26 May
Where: No.5 Cafe & Larder, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
MTG Sunday Cinema: Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf
A bitter, ageing couple, with the help of alcohol, use their young house guests to fuel anguish and emotional pain towards each other over the course of a distressing night.
Directed by Mike Nichols, starring Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and George Segal.
Rating: R18
Date: Sunday 26 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Vinyl Day
Vinyl Day with Rockstuff Records at The Urban Winery, celebrating NZ Music Month! Dig the crates, quench your thirst, enjoy the sounds! Highlight Sunday 26th May on your calendar. There will be extra crates of New Zealand artists for NZ Music Month of May!
The greatest & latest records, the...
Date: Sunday 26 May
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sounds From Far and Near - a Linden Singers Concert
The title of this Linden Singers concert “Sounds from Far and Near,” introduces the theme of the programme, a marvellous mix of music by composers from our own country – indeed, some from our own region – and from countries far away across the oceans.
Songs by New Zealand composers include...
Date: Sunday 26 May
Where: Saint Matthews Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
MTG Sunday Cinema: Whatever Happened to Baby Jane
A bitter, former child star torments her paraplegic sister in their decaying Hollywood mansion.
Directed by Robert Aldrich and starring Bette Davis, Joan Crawford and Victor Buono.
Rating: M
Date: Sunday 26 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
NZTrio: Triptych 1 - Unquiet Dream
Described as a “national treasure” and “New Zealand’s most indispensable ensemble” (William Dart, NZ Herald), NZTrio - He Taonga Wairere is renowned for its eclectic repertoire, outstanding talent and warm kiwi stage presence. Any preconceptions of classical music being stuffy or...
Date: Sunday 26 May
Where: Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
NZ Careers Expo - Hawkes Bay
Meet the Future of Work
We believe that young people are the future. - That’s why for over 33 years, we’ve been helping them make the first steps in the world of work, by connecting them with the best training and employment opportunities Aotearoa has to offer. Each year thousands attend the...
Date: Tuesday 28 May
Where: Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
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. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Tuesday 28 May to Tuesday 25 June
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Flaxmere Book Chat Group
Flaxmere Book Chat Group meets at Flaxmere Library every second Tuesday, 10.30 - 11.30am. All welcome!
You can also check out our Readers' Blog to read some reviews of books enjoyed by the group.
We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Tuesday 28 May to Tuesday 20 August
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Big Sing 2024
The Big Sing is an annual Choral Showcase featuring 22 student choirs from East Coast Secondary schools.
Come along and support over 500 local rangatahi at the Gala Concert.
Date: Wednesday 29 May
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke's Bay Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge
So you’re tough, but are you tough enough to take on the Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge?
This is a chance for primary and intermediate aged kids to get involved in New Zealand’s biggest mud run series in a version tailored especially for them! The Junior Tough Guys and Gals will take on a...
Date: Thursday 30 May
Where: Clifton Station, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Smith & Sheth Pink Ribbon Breakfast
Let's Brunch for a Good Cause!
We are thrilled to invite you to our Pink Ribbon breakfast and auction, in partnership with Malo Restaurant, for a morning filled with fun, delectable treats, and the opportunity to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. Together, we will to raise...
Date: Friday 31 May
Where: Smith & Sheth, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Beach Boys Experience
Pick up some Good Vibrations at this unforgettable celebration dedicated to the music of The Beach Boys
For nearly 60 years, the Beach Boys have embodied summertime. Sun, surfing, the beach, pretty girls in bikinis, driving with the top down. Favourites like “Surfin Safari”, “Surfin...
Date: Friday 31 May
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
BITTA BATTA / The Scarlett Eden Band
A Night of Original Neo Soul and Groove!
BITTA BATTA is a brand new original Neo Soul Funk band led by Campbell Burns. A 7-piece band featuring some of the HBs premiere musicians, BITTA BATTAs sound takes in elements of neo soul, funk, new jazz, afrobeat and drum and bass. Come and check out the...
Date: Friday 31 May
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
June 2024
Free
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience.
This is where the locals shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to create your own locally sourced meals at home.
Enjoy some of the best produce from...
Date: Saturday 25 May to Saturday 1 June
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
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). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 1 June to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Dutch Wintry Baking Workshop
Welcome to the first day of winter!!
Join in a 3 hour, hands-on workshop as you discover a traditional baking delicacy consumed widely in the Netherlands during the festive winter months.
We will make 3 typical dutch winter treats; A Spice Loaf , Filled Speculaas and Apple Beignets
Filled...
Date: Saturday 1 June
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Allure
ARTEMIS pole arts presents Allure, a student showcase.
A display of different skills and styles, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
Let our students Allure you.
VIP tickets available for those who want an extra indulgent night.
Event will be strictly R18
Date: Saturday 1 June
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
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.
The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like...
Date: Sunday 26 May to Sunday 28 July
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Kings Birthday Bash
Join us for a majestic Celebration: The King’s Birthday Bash!
Get ready to raise your goblets and celebrate the day away at the most regal party of the year!
• Local Wineries Galore: Sip, swirl and savour the finest wines from our beloved local vineyards. From crisp roses to bold reds,...
Date: Sunday 2 June
Where: Craft and Social, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
King's Birthday Bash
The King's Birthday Bash is on Sunday, 2 June kicking off at 7.30pm.
Paisley Stage are at it again!
Charles has requested that NicholBates, The Pukes, Power and YesYesNo be the jesters of the court and you, his special guests.
They'll be a healthy dose of British music and all sorts of...
Date: Sunday 2 June
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
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. With a combination of entertaining games, music, bubbles, floating mats, and occasional instructor guidance...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Thursday 4 July
Where: Clive War Memorial Swimming Pool, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Rhythm and Rhymes
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Baking Club
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 4 June to Tuesday 3 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
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. Some of our Storytimes are themed and either a craft or an activity accompanies them. Suitable for preschoolers and...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Tuesday 2 July
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Long Ride Home
Two estranged siblings attempt to reconnect and quickly discover how annoying they still find one another. As they push their way through the extraneous nonsense of family drama, they find themselves falling into a divide stretched exponentially wider by their years apart. As they bike to a mutual...
Date: Tuesday 4 June to Wednesday 5 June
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hoedown Showdown
Brimming with tomfoolery, extravagant outfits and toe-tapping tunes that’ll have you dancing in the aisles.
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Chet O’Connell
Isaac Pawson
Kate Lineham
Hank Trenton
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 27 May - 27 Jun
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors...
Date: Wednesday 5 June
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ballroom Blitz
Presented by: Base Entertainment
Get ready to experience the ultimate dance extravaganza with Ballroom Blitz, the latest sensation from the visionary producers of Celtic Illusion.
Choreographed by the remarkable Aric Yegudkin, three-time Dancing with the Stars Australia champion, this show is...
Date: Wednesday 5 June
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged -Revised
An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was London’s longest-running comedy having clocked a very palpable nine years in London’s West End at the Criterion Theatre! Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked...
Date: Wednesday 5 June to Saturday 15 June
Where: Napier Little Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Young at Heart Book Club
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 6 June to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Pride Craft Buffet
Be proud to make your own merch! Materials provided. Polymer clay, pony beads, Hama beads, felt, and all the colours of the rainbow. Use our ideas, or bring your own. Two dates, same crafts; attend one or both.
Suitable for ages 10+.
Please attend this event to celebrate Pride, inclusivity &...
Date: Thursday 6 June to Thursday 13 June
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
NZ Highwaymen
NZ Highwaymen set out on a Winter Tour
A very special country music event, featuring legendary talent.
Over 10,000 tickets sold throughout the 24 date tour in May/June and Nov 2023. By popular demand The NZ Highwaymen are coming back in June/July 2024.
New Zealand’s Highwaymen, between...
Date: Thursday 6 June
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Beginner Skateboard Lessons
Did you happen to get a skateboard for Christmas but you're not sure on where to start? Well we're here to help! Bay Skate offers small group lessons for skaters of all ages and beginner to intermediate skill levels. Whether you're a complete rookie or been riding for a while and want to develop a...
Date: Friday 24 May to Friday 7 June
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Intermediate Skateboard Lessons
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. Whether you've just been cruising on the streets or wanting to shred in the bowls, these classes are for you!...
Date: Friday 24 May to Friday 7 June
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Young Fruit Grower of the Year Awards Evening
Join Us in Celebrating the Future of Fruit Growing!
Indulge in an evening of anticipation and admiration as we honor the trailblazers of tomorrow at the Young Fruit Grower of the Year competition. This event isn't just a celebration; it's a testament to the resilience, innovation, and passion...
Date: Friday 7 June
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Pride Hedwig and The Angry Inch Movie Sing-along
Calling all Hed-heads and Hed-virgins! Join us for a wild and beautiful film sing-along. Hedwig (born Hansel), a genderqueer punk-rock singer from East Berlin, tours the U.S. with her band as she tells her life story and follows her former lover & bandmate who stole her songs.
Suitable for ages...
Date: Friday 7 June
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Motel California Eagles Experience
Motel California is the Eagle's show everyone's talking about. Celebrating the chart topping songs of The Eagles, Joe Walsh, & Don Henley - one of the greatest country-rock acts in music.
Motel California are recognised for their accomplished & highly skilled musicianship mimicking the smooth...
Date: Friday 7 June
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Pride World Wide Knit in Public Day
It's World Wide Knit in Public Day - let's queer it up! BYO knitting (or disrupt the narrative with crochet or other creative practices) and join with others being queer and creative in your public library.
Suitable for all ages.
Please attend this event to celebrate Pride, inclusivity &...
Date: Saturday 8 June
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Board Games with the Geeks Guild
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 8 June to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Munich Meets Meeanee 4.0
A highlight of the Hawke's Bay events calendar, Munich Meets Meeanee is back for 2024!
The Old Church will once again transforms itself into a classic Bavarian bier hall. The authentic Oom-Pa-Pa ten-piece band The Steinbenders will be of course be back to soundtrack the event. Dirndl dresses...
Date: Saturday 8 June
Where: The Old Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hogsnort Bulldogs Goodtime Band
Still continuing to regularly perform an energetic and fun-filled show, a band that includes original stars from the sixties and seventies hit bands, Hogsnort Rupert, Bulldogs Allstar Goodtime Band and Dave and the Dynamos, will be playing at the Century Theatre – MTG Hawkes Bay, Saturday 8 June...
Date: Saturday 8 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Blood Red Sky U2 Tribute
A night of U2 Classic Rock from a very experienced tribute band, Blood Red Sky.
Hear all your favourites and rock the night away. The craic is always spot on.
Date: Saturday 8 June
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier Latin Party
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. This time, we're hosting it at the finest location in Napier - 'The Urban Winery.
Sensual beats will entice you...
Date: Saturday 8 June
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Teen Pride Cupcake Decorating
We bring the cupcakes, icing, and sprinkles; you bring the creativity. Come make yourself a cupcake to be proud of!
Suitable for ages 13-18. Registration Required. Please register through the libraries website.
Please attend this event to celebrate Pride, inclusivity & support of the Rainbow...
Date: Sunday 9 June
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings Music Society Concert
Remaining concerts for the 2024 year
12th May Youth Orchestra
9th June Youth: Musicians and vocalists
14th July Musicians, vocalists, groups
11th August Musicians, vocalists
8th September Bay Cities Symphonic Band
13th October Fours Company
10th November Musicians, vocalist and groups
Date: Sunday 9 June to Sunday 10 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
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. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Tuesday 28 May to Tuesday 25 June
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Flaxmere Book Chat Group
Flaxmere Book Chat Group meets at Flaxmere Library every second Tuesday, 10.30 - 11.30am. All welcome!
You can also check out our Readers' Blog to read some reviews of books enjoyed by the group.
We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Tuesday 28 May to Tuesday 20 August
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Pride Queer Book Lovers Night
A relaxed evening presentation of new and upcoming queer books by staff and guest speakers; light refreshments and spot prizes.
Suitable for ages 15+. Registration Required. Please register through the libraries website.
Please attend this event to celebrate Pride, inclusivity & support of...
Date: Wednesday 12 June
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Impact Pro Wrestling - Trouble in Taradise: CANCELLED
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way back to Taradale! Courtesy of Powerplay, 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...
Date: Friday 14 June
Where: Taradale Town Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Trygve Wakenshaw: Nautilus
Mad, risqué and uniquely eccentric - internationally critically acclaimed and award-winning Gaulier-trained clown Trygve (pronounced 'trigvee') Wakenshaw presents his beautifully strange stream-of-consciousness idiocy in NAUTILUS.
Exploring the form of mime to its most idiosyncratic...
Date: Friday 14 June
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Fabric-a-brac Napier 2024
We're delighted to bring you the inaugural Napier Fabric-a-brac!
Come along to discover vintage and modern fabric treasures, haberdashery, patterns, buttons and sewing supplies for sale, all in aid of Cranford Hospice. This fabric and sewing market is a wonderful morning out!
Selling at the...
Date: Saturday 15 June
Where: Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 15 June to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Haloumi, Feta and Mozzarella Cheese Making Workshop
In this three-hour long workshop you will learn how to make Haloumi, Mozzarella and Feta.You will be taught by Pauline Korevaar of Farmhouse Kitchen.
All equipment and ingredients to make cheese are provided
Just bring yourself, no prior experience is required. Light refreshments included.
...
Date: Saturday 15 June
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Havelock North: A light-hearted history
Join author and historian Michael Fowler for a review of Havelock North’s history.
If you are new to Havelock North learn stuff you didn’t think you ever need to know !
Secret society, alien pods, private schools, a peak view, floods, a nice quiet village - it has it all!
There are...
Date: Saturday 15 June
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Volunteering Hawke's Bay Excellence Awards 2024
Each year, thousands of volunteers across Hawke's Bay carry out vital roles which weave through the social, cultural and economic fabric of our Hawke’s Bay communities.
The VHB Excellence Awards 2024 are our special opportunity to celebrate and honour these volunteers. We are looking for...
Date: Saturday 15 June
Where: Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Open Mic Pride Night
Step on stage and let your true self shine at our Open Mic Pride Night! Poet? Singer? Drag performer? Interpretive Dancer? All are welcome at this local celebration of Pride and Queer culture.
Suitable for ages 16+. Registration Required. Please register through the libraries website.
Please...
Date: Saturday 15 June
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Impact Pro Wrestling - Mad King's Court: CANCELLED
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way back to Bay View! Courtesy of Powerplay, 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...
Date: Saturday 15 June
Where: King George Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We Rise - 10th Anniversary Tour
Devilskin Announce We Rise 10th Anniverary Tour
With very special guests: Tadpole Feat. Emma Dilemma / and Skinny Hobos.
Multi-platinum NZ rockers DEVILSKIN are revving up and getting ready to hit the road this May in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of their ground-breaking debut album WE...
Date: Saturday 15 June
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Tempo 38 Reunion w/Special Guests The Disorderlies
More Info TBA
Tempo 38
w/ Special Guests
The Disorderlies
Plus; Roxbury + Paddy & The Cryptids
Paisley Stage, Napier
Date: Saturday 15 June
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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...
Date: Saturday 15 June
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Wine Books and More
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors is a horror comedy rock musical with music by Alan Menken and lyrics and a book by Howard Ashman.
The story follows a hapless florist shop worker, Seymour, who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh. The music, composed by Menken in the style of early 1960s rock...
Date: Wednesday 19 June to Saturday 29 June
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Free
Maggie Cocco at The Urban Winery
Acclaimed American Musician Maggie Cocco to Perform Free Show at The Urban Winery, Napier
Napier, [May 6th, 2024]: Maggie Cocco, the acclaimed singer-songwriter known for her otherworldly voice and captivating performances is set to enchant audiences with an intimate acoustic show at The Urban...
Date: Friday 21 June
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga Matariki Living Taonga Awards2024
The Matariki Living Taonga Awards are designed to acknowledge the hard work, integrity and talent of quiet achievers and role models across our Heretaunga communities. The 2024 Ceremony will take place on Friday June 21
Date: Friday 21 June
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Winter Disco
Disco is a genre of dance music and a subculture that emerged in the 1970s from the United States' urban nightlife scene. Its sound is typified by four-on-the-floor beats, syncopated basslines, string sections, brass and horns, electric piano, synthesizers, and electric rhythm guitars. Wikipedia...
Date: Friday 21 June
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Glow Back to the 80's
Not Just a gig, come and be transported back into the 80's in a charming historic building on Napier Hill. The Old Mill is an enchanting experience of its own, combined with our themed flare, be prepared to be fully immersed.
Indulge all your senses beginning with your taste buds via a special...
Date: Saturday 22 June
Where: The Old Mill, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
MWIW - Sustainable Fashion Market
Welcome to the MWIW community!
Here you can buy and sell preloved, vintage, upcycled and handmade - clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories.
We're indoors at Functions on Hastings (Toitoi) from 10-2 pm.
To see all the stalls and what they're bringing (including sizes), keep an eye out on...
Date: Sunday 23 June to Sunday 24 November
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
MTG Sunday Cinema: Lancaster
The incredible and moving story of the Lancaster Bomber, synonymous with the Dambusters and night raids on Nazi Germany. Narrated by Charles Dance.
2022 - 110 mins - Documentary - Rated PG
Date: Sunday 23 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
MTG Sunday Cinema: Spitfire
The exciting story of the fighter plane and daring pilots that helped win the Battle of Britain in World War II. Narrated by Charles Dance.
2018 - 99 mins - Documentary - Rated PG
Date: Sunday 23 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Maggie Cocco's Science for Sociopaths wsg Kitty Day
Fans of indie music rejoice as Maggie Cocco's Science for Sociopaths announces their performance at The Cabana in Napier, New Zealand. On June 23rd, music aficionados in Napier and beyond will have the chance to experience the American singer-songwriter's unique sound.
Maggie Cocco, the creative...
Date: Sunday 23 June
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Heroes & Villains - Altitude Aerials Napier Showcase
We're excited to announce our next showcase - Heroes & Villains. Tickets are out now!
Get ready for a clash of titans, a battle between good and evil, as we present our next showcase - Heroes and Villains!
Our performers have been crafting their routines to leave you wowed. Jaw-dropping stunts,...
Date: Friday 28 June
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Jarred Fell
Award-winning Comedian Magician is back and on the road ! Hitting the most random of places but purely for you!
You may have seen Jarred on American TV featuring on NBC’s ‘Bring The Funny’ where he got to the semi finals or even on local telly over the years on the NZ Comedy Gala’s on TV...
Date: Friday 28 June
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
July 2024
Free
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. With a combination of entertaining games, music, bubbles, floating mats, and occasional instructor guidance...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Thursday 4 July
Where: Clive War Memorial Swimming Pool, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Rhythm and Rhymes
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Baking Club
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 4 June to Tuesday 3 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
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. Some of our Storytimes are themed and either a craft or an activity accompanies them. Suitable for preschoolers and...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Tuesday 2 July
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hollie Smith 'The Bones Tour' II - Small Hall Sessions
Tuesday July 2nd - Wairoa War Memorial Hall
Wednesday July 3rd - Onga Onga Town Hall
Thursday July 4th - Puketapu Community Community Hall
Hollie Smith Announces Exclusive "The Bones Tour II" Solo and Intimate run of shows this Winter.
Renowned singer-songwriter Hollie Smith is set to...
Date: Tuesday 2 July to Thursday 4 July
Where: War Memorial Hall, Wairoa, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Young at Heart Book Club
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 6 June to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Nurse Georgie Carroll Sista Flo 2.0
Nurse Georgie is just what the doctor ordered.
As seen on Britain’s Got Talent 2023, winner of ‘Best Comedy Show' at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and following a sell-out season at the Edinburgh Fringe and a sell-out Australian and UK tour, don’t miss Nurse Georgie Carroll as she brings...
Date: Thursday 4 July
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
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). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 1 June to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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, a drag show and lots of laughs over an hour and half!
Doors 7pm
Balls drop 7:30pm - approx 8:30/9pm
Please note that customers will be sat at shared tables.
Date: Saturday 6 July
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
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.
The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like...
Date: Sunday 26 May to Sunday 28 July
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Dumpling, Baobun And Steambun Workshop
Jie Pang will introduce you to skills of filling, shaping and making Dumplings, Steamed buns and Baobuns from scratch.
Jie Pang’s origins lay in Chengdu, city in southwestern province Sichuan in China. Sichuan is also the hometown of Panda and HotPot. It is famous for its spicy food.
Jie...
Date: Sunday 7 July
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
World of Musicals
Presented by: Rokitz Entertainment. Following a sell out 2022 New Zealand tour - The World of Musicals in Concert Returns to New Zealand in 2024 featuring an all new show.
The World of Musicals in Concert has graced stages across the globe and features a world-class ensemble of multi-talented...
Date: Monday 8 July
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Flaxmere Book Chat Group
Flaxmere Book Chat Group meets at Flaxmere Library every second Tuesday, 10.30 - 11.30am. All welcome!
You can also check out our Readers' Blog to read some reviews of books enjoyed by the group.
We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Tuesday 28 May to Tuesday 20 August
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Cine-Club 2nd Tuesday Most Months French Film/Eng Subtitles
On the second Tuesday of most months Association Française de Hawke's Bay shows a French language film at Event Cinema in Havelock North. Beach House Wines is one of our valued sponsors. We sell their wine by the glass at Cine-Club. Your admission includes nibbles of "des baguette et des...
Date: Tuesday 9 July
Where: Events Cinema Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
3 Tenors Tribute to Mario Lanza
Deemed the greatest voice of the 20th century, our tenors pay tribute to Mario Lanza singing his passionate love songs.
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Benjamin Makisi
Derek Hill
Karl Perigo
Amanda Atlas
Accompanied by Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 4 Jul – 5 Aug
Concerts start 11am
General...
Date: Wednesday 10 July
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Cocktail Party 2024
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 32nd Annual Cocktail Party, proudly presented by the Hastings Karamu Rotary Club and our esteemed Premier Sponsor, Advanced Plumbing and Gas. This year, we are rallying for a cause close to our hearts: the construction of a new facility for Cranford...
Date: Friday 12 July
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Doors Live
The Doors LIVE keep the magical legends of The Doors alive with authenticity.
Europe's best tribute... everything else is bollocks!
Enjoy being transported back in time as all the favourite hits from The Doors are performed in a 2.5-hour show.
The setlist includes - Light My Fire, Break...
Date: Friday 12 July
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Board Games with the Geeks Guild
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 8 June to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings Music Society Concert
Remaining concerts for the 2024 year
12th May Youth Orchestra
9th June Youth: Musicians and vocalists
14th July Musicians, vocalists, groups
11th August Musicians, vocalists
8th September Bay Cities Symphonic Band
13th October Fours Company
10th November Musicians, vocalist and groups
Date: Sunday 9 June to Sunday 10 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Wine Books and More
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Magic Men - Feel The Magic Tour
We’re coming back to NZ in 2024!! Worldwide sensation - the MAGIC MEN AUSTRALIA are coming your way! Australia’s most anticipated men are heating up the town Magic Men’s “FEEL THE MAGIC” showcases it’s most talented men in a heart-stopping live performance. Featuring Will Parfitt, this...
Date: Tuesday 16 July
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Badjelly the Witch Glow Show
Badjelly the Witch, the much-loved, utterly loony Spike Milligan classic, is this year’s Glow Show! Nearly 100,000 Kiwi kids, parents and educators have seen a Glow Show; come and join the fun with the frolicking, witchy-poo, super-fun Badjelly the Witch! The brilliantly nonsensical tale is...
Date: Wednesday 17 July
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Badjelly the Witch Glow Show
Badjelly the Witch, the much-loved, utterly loony Spike Milligan classic, is this year’s Glow Show!
Nearly 100,000 Kiwi kids, parents and educators have seen a Glow Show; come and join the fun with the frolicking, witchy-poo, super-fun Badjelly the Witch!
The brilliantly nonsensical...
Date: Thursday 18 July
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Free
Deco Lumina
Napier borough is turning 150 this year! As part of the celebrations, Tūrama Productions in collaboration with Napier City Council, invite you to rug up warm and bring your friends and family out to discover Napier in a whole new light! Walk the ‘Heritage Trail of Light’ and be inspired and...
Date: Thursday 18 July to Saturday 20 July
Where: Napier CBD, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Art Beats - The Immortals: The Wonder of the Museo Egizio
Kha, architect and builder of tombs for the pharaohs, has to undertake the journey to the Underworld, amid a thousand dangers. Eternal life is at stake, but the risk is ending up being dissolved into cosmic nothingness.
Telling us the story of his adventure is Jeremy Irons. His words take us...
Date: Thursday 18 July
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Winter Deco 2024
Discover Art Deco Napier in a whole new light this July. Immerse yourself in a winter celebration buzzing with vintage cars, swinging jazz bars, and the heritage trail of light! Events range from family fun to nostalgic candlelit charm; our festival promises something enchanting for everyone... So...
Date: Friday 19 July to Sunday 21 July
Where: Napier CBD Various Locations, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Napier Record Fair
Records, Tapes, Cds ..all sorts, all styles, all sizes.
Jazz, Blues, Dance, Hip Hop, Rock, 1980s, Punk Rock, New Wave
Film Soundtracks, Showtunes ,Big Names, Unknowns, Treasures, Solid Gold Hits.
Vendors from Auckland,Wellington Napier, Rotorua, Taupo and who knows where.
New vendors always...
Date: Saturday 20 July
Where: Taradale Town Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 15 June to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Creedence Clearwater Collective
We invite you to join us for a night of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, as we celebrate 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.
From their album debut in 1968 to their last album...
Date: Monday 22 July
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.
Edinburgh Fringe 2023 was a bumper five-star review year for Ed. They came in thick and fast alongside outstanding...
Date: Saturday 27 July
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
MTG Sunday Cinema: Dr Zhivago
The life of a Russian physician and poet who, although married to another, falls in love with a political activist's wife and experiences hardship during World War I and then the October Revolution.
Director: David Lean
Starring: Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, Geraldine Chaplin
Run Time: 3h,17m
Date: Sunday 28 July
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
MTG Sunday Cinema: The Maltese Falcon
San Francisco private detective Sam Spade takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar and their quest for a priceless statuette, with the stakes rising after his partner is murdered.
Director: John Huston
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Gladys George...
Date: Sunday 28 July
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
August 2024
Free
Young at Heart Book Club
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 6 June to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Journey of Remembrance: Welcome Back to Your Kura
Reignite the memories of your formative years with an extraordinary opportunity that awaits you! Venture back to where your journey began and reconnect with the vibrant school community that shaped your early days.
Prepare for an amazing journey back in time! Starting with a Powhiri. Then, enjoy...
Date: Friday 2 August
Where: William Colenso College, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Gather & Greet
Join us for an unforgettable evening of mixing and mingling at our Gather & Greet event on Friday, August 2nd, starting at 7 pm. We'll be gathering at the School Hall on Arnold Street for an evening filled with laughter, memories, and connections. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted with a welcoming...
Date: Friday 2 August
Where: William Colenso College, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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.
Cougan performs all the great hits from this iconic band. The night concludes with a mixture of dance hits from various artists.
This is a show...
Date: Friday 2 August
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
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). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 1 June to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Legacy Dinner: Remembering Our Roots
Join us for the highlight event of the weekend - our Legacy Dinner: Remembering Our Roots! This exclusive evening is dedicated to commemorating our shared history and treasured memories in style. Prepare for an unforgettable experience as we embark on a nostalgic journey down memory lane,...
Date: Saturday 3 August
Where: Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Open Call Competition 2024
Welcome to the 2024 Open Call Competition! Performers from all areas and genres have applied, and they’re ready to take on the stage!
We have gathered another epic variety of performers, ready to dazzle us under the spotlights. They will bring their best act to the Paisley Stage stage where our...
Date: Saturday 3 August
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Rhythm and Rhymes
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Baking Club
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 4 June to Tuesday 3 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Flaxmere Book Chat Group
Flaxmere Book Chat Group meets at Flaxmere Library every second Tuesday, 10.30 - 11.30am. All welcome!
You can also check out our Readers' Blog to read some reviews of books enjoyed by the group.
We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Tuesday 28 May to Tuesday 20 August
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke's Bay Go Green Expo 2024
Free Adult Tickets available now!
Ticketing Tiers as follows:
Free Tickets Online until 7th August 2024
Followed by:
~ $4 Adult Tickets online
~ $5 Adult Door Sales
~ Kids U16 don’t need a ticket
Free parking available at the venue.
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Date: Saturday 10 August to Sunday 11 August
Where: Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Board Games with the Geeks Guild
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 8 June to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings Music Society Concert
Remaining concerts for the 2024 year
12th May Youth Orchestra
9th June Youth: Musicians and vocalists
14th July Musicians, vocalists, groups
11th August Musicians, vocalists
8th September Bay Cities Symphonic Band
13th October Fours Company
10th November Musicians, vocalist and groups
Date: Sunday 9 June to Sunday 10 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Absolute BOWIE Tribute
Absolute BOWIE Tribute. This show has been selling out venues for the past 5 years. On hold during COVID and CYCLONES ..now ready to rock. A 7 piece Band. With support by the PUKES. Rock n Roll …..CASH to the CLASH !! REVIEW from August 11th /2023 Concert: "Review Fri night ! "Awesome night. The...
Date: Friday 16 August
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 15 June to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Wine Books and More
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke's Bay Yoga Festival
Join the tribe for the 4th annual Hawke's Bay Yoga Festival. Enjoy yoga in the warmth and comfort of the oceanfront Napier Events centre. Take in the 180-degree views of the ocean as you reconnect with body and soul and sample multiple yoga sessions. The Hawke's Bay Yoga Festival weekend offers you...
Date: Saturday 24 August to Sunday 25 August
Where: Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke's Bay Home and Garden Show 2024
Turning houses into homes for over 30 years!
The Hawke’s Bay Home & Garden Show is packed with over 190 exhibitors you will find all the ideas and information that you need to transform your surroundings into the space you’ve always dreamed of. Be thrilled by the variety, amazed by the...
Date: Friday 30 August to Sunday 1 September
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
UCI 2024 Pumptrack National Championships & World Qualifier
2024 UCI Pump Track World Championhips Qualifier New Zealand,
Saturday 31st August 2024
- Registrations from 5.30-7pm Friday 30th August or 9am to 12pm Saturday 31st August at the Hawkes Bay Pump Track, Romanes Drive, Havelock North. Riders to pick race pack.
- Track will be open and people...
Date: Saturday 31 August to Sunday 1 September
Where: Hawke’s Bay BMX Club, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
September 2024
Free
UCI 2024 Pumptrack National Championships & World Qualifier
2024 UCI Pump Track World Championhips Qualifier New Zealand,
Saturday 31st August 2024
- Registrations from 5.30-7pm Friday 30th August or 9am to 12pm Saturday 31st August at the Hawkes Bay Pump Track, Romanes Drive, Havelock North. Riders to pick race pack.
- Track will be open and people...
Date: Saturday 31 August to Sunday 1 September
Where: Hawke’s Bay BMX Club, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke's Bay Home and Garden Show 2024
Turning houses into homes for over 30 years!
The Hawke’s Bay Home & Garden Show is packed with over 190 exhibitors you will find all the ideas and information that you need to transform your surroundings into the space you’ve always dreamed of. Be thrilled by the variety, amazed by the...
Date: Friday 30 August to Sunday 1 September
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
MWIW - Sustainable Fashion Market
Welcome to the MWIW community!
Here you can buy and sell preloved, vintage, upcycled and handmade - clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories.
We're indoors at Functions on Hastings (Toitoi) from 10-2 pm.
To see all the stalls and what they're bringing (including sizes), keep an eye out on...
Date: Sunday 23 June to Sunday 24 November
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Rhythm and Rhymes
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Baking Club
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 4 June to Tuesday 3 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Young at Heart Book Club
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 6 June to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
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). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 1 June to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings Music Society Concert
Remaining concerts for the 2024 year
12th May Youth Orchestra
9th June Youth: Musicians and vocalists
14th July Musicians, vocalists, groups
11th August Musicians, vocalists
8th September Bay Cities Symphonic Band
13th October Fours Company
10th November Musicians, vocalist and groups
Date: Sunday 9 June to Sunday 10 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Gatsby Era
Our singers and band transport you to the 20s and 30s with glamour, tap-dancing, elegant costumes and razzmatazz!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Russell Dixon
Kelly Harris
Isaac Pawson
Mike Booth (Trumpet)
Pete France (Saxophone)
Hank Trenton (Bass)
Grant Winterburn (Piano)
NZ Tour 28 Aug...
Date: Wednesday 11 September
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Art Beats: Tintoretto – A Rebel in Venice
With the enchanting narrative voice of Helena Bonham Carter, a new exciting cinema production celebrates the 500th anniversary of the birth of the last great artist of the Italian Renaissance. It will explore the rivalry among the most important Venetian artists of the 16th century: Tintoretto,...
Date: Thursday 12 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Ultimate Drag Show
Hawkes Bay, are you ready for the Ultimate Drag Show?
Get ready to sashay, shante, and slay with the most fabulous drag performers from coast to coast! "The Ultimate Drag Show" is hitting the road, bringing you an unforgettable extravaganza of glitz, glamour, and jaw-dropping performances that...
Date: Friday 13 September to Saturday 14 September
Where: Theatre Hawke's Bay, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Board Games with the Geeks Guild
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 8 June to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Wine Books and More
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 15 June to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
CMNZ Series - Calefax
Programme
Bach | Fantasie and Fugue in G minor BWV 542
Schubert | Fantasie in F minor
Gershwin | An American in Paris
World Premiere of NZ Work
Artists
Oliver Boekhoorn, Oboe
Bart De Kater, Clarinet
Raaf Hekkema, Saxophone
Jelte Althuis, Bass Clarinet
Alban Wesly, Bassoon
“Calefax...
Date: Saturday 21 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
2024 Harcourts HB Women's Tri
Yes we are doing it again! After amazing feedback from women, a nominaton 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...
Date: Sunday 22 September
Where: Mitre 10 Park, Hawke's Bay, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke's Bay Travel Expo
Come and discover the latest travel offers from the top global tour companies and cruise lines, hosted by the team at Travel Expert; Hawke's Bay's premier travel advisors with over 40 years of experience!
Be guided by our expert advice to create your ultimate trip of a lifetime.
* Small Group...
Date: Tuesday 24 September
Where: Toitoi - Shakespeare Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Fleetwood Mac Experience
Embark on a musical journey through the iconic era of Fleetwood Mac with “The Fleetwood Mac Experience”.
Immerse yourself in the timeless classics and chart-topping hits that defined a generation, as our talented Musicians faithfully recreate the magic and allure of Fleetwood Mac's...
Date: Saturday 28 September
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
MTG Sunday Cinema: 20,000 Days on Earth
Writer and musician Nick Cave marks his 20,000th day on the planet Earth. Drama and reality combine in a fictitious 24 hours in the life of musician and international cultural icon Nick Cave.
With startlingly frank insights and an intimate portrayal of the artistic process, the film examines...
Date: Sunday 29 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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.
Director: Jonathan Demme
Starring: David Byrne, Bernie Worrell,...
Date: Sunday 29 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
October 2024
Free
Rhythm and Rhymes
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Baking Club
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 4 June to Tuesday 3 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Young at Heart Book Club
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 6 June to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Jersey Boys - The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Dates: Friday 4th October - 7.30pn to Saturday 12th October - 7.30pm
Sunday 6th October - 2pm & Saturday 12th October - 2pm
With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest...
Date: Friday 4 October
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
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). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 1 June to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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.
Starring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Kelly Harris
Derek Hill
Tracey Collin (Piano Accordion)
Paul Carnegie-Jones (Piano)
NZ Tour 02 Oct - 08 Nov
Concerts start...
Date: Wednesday 9 October
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Board Games with the Geeks Guild
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 8 June to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings Music Society Concert
Remaining concerts for the 2024 year
12th May Youth Orchestra
9th June Youth: Musicians and vocalists
14th July Musicians, vocalists, groups
11th August Musicians, vocalists
8th September Bay Cities Symphonic Band
13th October Fours Company
10th November Musicians, vocalist and groups
Date: Sunday 9 June to Sunday 10 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Wine Books and More
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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,...
Date: Thursday 17 October
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
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!
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...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: Taradale Town Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 15 June to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Impact Pro Wrestling - Mad King's Court
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way back to Bay View! 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...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: King George Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
7 Star Salute
Paul Madsen and Band are back again with a Brand New Show. A 7 Star Salute to 7 music greats!! This show features Paul performing as
Roy Orbison, Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley, Barry Gibb, Robbie Williams, Freddie Mercury and 80's Time Machine!
Complete with 7 costume changes during the show, this...
Date: Saturday 26 October
Where: Pukeora Estate, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
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. 8
Frédéric Chopin | Andante spianato and grande polonaise...
Date: Tuesday 29 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
November 2024
Free
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). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 1 June to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Rhythm and Rhymes
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Baking Club
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 4 June to Tuesday 3 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Young at Heart Book Club
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 6 June to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Art Beats: Botticelli – Florence & the Medici
Beauty, creativity, genius: the Renaissance Florence of Lorenzo de' Medici was a powerhouse of art and culture. Among countless shops and government buildings, there was endless beauty coexisting with the dark side of the city, made up of power struggles, plots, intrigues and brutal violence.
...
Date: Thursday 7 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Board Games with the Geeks Guild
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 8 June to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings Music Society Concert
Remaining concerts for the 2024 year
12th May Youth Orchestra
9th June Youth: Musicians and vocalists
14th July Musicians, vocalists, groups
11th August Musicians, vocalists
8th September Bay Cities Symphonic Band
13th October Fours Company
10th November Musicians, vocalist and groups
Date: Sunday 9 June to Sunday 10 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 15 June to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a co-production between the Royal New Zealand Ballet and Queensland Ballet. If you are going to do fairies there can be no holding back, so wunderkind English choreographer Liam Scarlett unashamedly mixes, in this sparkling new production, 110 per cent magic with a...
Date: Saturday 16 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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.
Far from being ‘just another cover band’, Dancing Queen: A Tribute To ABBA is a full-scale concert...
Date: Saturday 16 November
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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. Far from being ‘just another cover band’, Dancing Queen: A Tribute To ABBA is a full-scale concert...
Date: Monday 18 November
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Free
Wine Books and More
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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...
Date: Wednesday 20 November
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HARVEST Hawkes Bay Food & Wine Festival
Limited presale discounts are available to website subscribers from 4 April
HARVEST Hawkes Bay will once again celebrate Hawkes Bay, NZ's Food & Wine country. Taking place from 11am to 5pm on Saturday 23rd November 2024 in a spectacular, secluded setting in the Tuki Tuki Valley visitors will...
Date: Saturday 23 November
Where: Tuki Tuki Riverside, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
MWIW - Sustainable Fashion Market
Welcome to the MWIW community!
Here you can buy and sell preloved, vintage, upcycled and handmade - clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories.
We're indoors at Functions on Hastings (Toitoi) from 10-2 pm.
To see all the stalls and what they're bringing (including sizes), keep an eye out on...
Date: Sunday 23 June to Sunday 24 November
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
December 2024
Free
Rhythm and Rhymes
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Baking Club
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 4 June to Tuesday 3 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Young at Heart Book Club
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 6 June to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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!
Impact Pro Wrestling has been entertaining fans up and down the country for more than 20 years and has seen many of its talented wrestlers go on to perform in WWE,...
Date: Friday 6 December
Where: Flaxmere Community Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
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). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 1 June to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
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. It's a Christmas celebration like no other, and we're bringing a...
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: Mitre 10 Sports Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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,...
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Board Games with the Geeks Guild
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 8 June to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free
Wine Books and More
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 15 June to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
January 2025
Free
Rhythm and Rhymes
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
February 2025
Free
Rhythm and Rhymes
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 21 May to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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.
The two day event (February 19 -20) is aimed at East Coast sheep and beef farmers. It’s touted as a chance to fill one’s cup with a focus on reconnection, education and a...
Date: Wednesday 19 February to Thursday 20 February
Where: Wairoa Racecourse, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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