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December 2024

Free
Kiwi Art Trail - Napier

Kiwi Art Trail - Napier

The Kiwi Art Trail is coming to Napier! Twenty stunning kiwi sculptures, each uniquely designed by talented New Zealand artists, will line Marine Parade and Ahuriri. We're especially proud to see Hawke’s Bay's own Mickey Espino and Isobel Loughran among the featured artists! This is more...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 29 December
Where:
Marine Parade to Ahuriri, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Pristine Seas: Bringing the Ocean Back

Pristine Seas: Bringing the Ocean Back

The National Aquarium of New Zealand is proud to present the National Geographic, ‘Pristine Seas: Bring the Ocean Back’ exhibition! Get ready for an unforgettable journey as you explore breathtaking ocean photography and discover the incredible stories behind 44 global expeditions. Learn how...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 9 February
Where:
National Aquarium of New Zealand, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Pristine Seas: Bringing the Ocean Back


Free
Waka Kōrero Māori Exhibition

Waka Kōrero Māori Exhibition

Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display. Bring your whanau to MTG – it’s free! Kō Waka Kōrero Māori hei whakaaturanga kia...

Date: Monday 23 December to Monday 31 March
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Silver: Heirlooms From the Collection Exhibition

Silver: Heirlooms From the Collection Exhibition

Silver, valued for its rarity and attractive lustre, has for centuries been mined and formed into an extensive range of domestic, personal, religious, and ceremonial objects. Silver is one of the most versatile and singular precious metals: it is malleable and ductile and has a relatively low...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 19 January
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Silver: Heirlooms From the Collection Exhibition


Art Deco on the Edge

Art Deco on the Edge

'Art Deco on the Edge' exhibition explores 40 years of the Art Deco Trust and the centenary of the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” in Paris, France, when this decorative style was first exhibited in 1925. During the 1920s and early 1930s the Moderne...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 3 August
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Pūrākau o Te Whenua

Pūrākau o Te Whenua

Pūrākau o Te Whenua explores the legends and tales of Te Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay. The special names given to hills, mountains, rivers, and streams of our region all tell a pūrākau (story) about the events and the people who lived on or near them. If you’ve ever wondered about the story...

Date: Monday 23 December to Monday 31 March
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Pūrākau o Te Whenua


Free
Kuru Taonga: Voices of Kahungunu

Kuru Taonga: Voices of Kahungunu

This exhibition shows a history of people and places of Ngāti Kahungunu, telling stories of their time and the events that shaped Te Matau-a-Māui into the region of Hawke’s Bay, events that also helped to shape Aotearoa into New Zealand. Kahungunu was a peaceful man, a producer, provider,...

Date: Monday 23 December to Monday 31 March
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Kuru Taonga: Voices of Kahungunu


Free
1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake Exhibition

1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake Exhibition

“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 30 March
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Toi Koru – Sandy Adsett

Toi Koru – Sandy Adsett

Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett. Featuring paintings created over six decades, Toi Koru tracks the trajectory of Adsett’s painting practice from the late 1960s to today. The exhibition features...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 2 March
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today. Some of the art works were created at the time of the event, the artists bearing witnesses to...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 27 April
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.


Cape Estate - Boxing Day Festival 2024

Cape Estate - Boxing Day Festival 2024

The annual Cape Estate Boxing Day Festival is here for the 9th occasion. Join us for an unforgettable day filled with incredible tunes, good food, fine beverages and great company amongst family and friends. Whether you’re a festival regular or a first-timer, this event promises something...

Date: Thursday 26 December
Where:
Cape Estate, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Fiesta of Lights

Fiesta of Lights

The Fiesta of Lights is back for its 26th year of dazzling the community with its spectacular light displays and festive activities. Started in 1998, the event has grown in size featuring over 60 stunning light displays scattered along a 1.5 km tree-lined trail surrounded by thousands of...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 5 January
Where:
Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Science of Colours Exhibition at the Faraday Museum

Science of Colours Exhibition at the Faraday Museum

Step into a world where science meets art and colour comes alive! We invite you to explore the vibrant spectrum of colour in our exciting new exhibition, Science of Colour. From Saturday 30 November 2024 to 2 June 2025, discover how colours shape our world, influence our emotions, and even...

Date: Monday 23 December to Saturday 11 January
Where:
The Faraday Museum of Technology, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Doco Dance: Xin Ji

Doco Dance: Xin Ji

2024, digital video clips, 3.00 mins each. Commissioned by Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. This installation presents 'Doco Dance', a creative project by Xin Ji. For 114 days, the artist filmed himself daily, performing a three-minute choreographic sequence in various locations including...

Date: Friday 27 December to Saturday 1 February
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Doco Dance: Xin Ji


Free
Offering: Cindy Huang

Offering: Cindy Huang

Offering reflects Cindy Huang’s research into the Tauiwi Chinese New Zealand community in Te Matau-a-Māui, both past and present, with a focus on the region's market gardens, gardeners, and grocers. Due to a notable absence of recorded accounts in local and national museums and repositories, she...

Date: Friday 27 December to Saturday 1 February
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Offering: Cindy Huang


Free
In Good Relation: Maioha Kara

In Good Relation: Maioha Kara

E ngākaunui ana a Maioha Kara (Ngāti Korokī Kahukura, Ngāti Tipa, Te Ātihaunui-a-Pāpārangi, Tūhourangi, Te Whānau a Hinetapora, Kuki Airani) ki ngā hononga ki waenga i ngā mea katoa. Kei tēnei whakaaturanga o āna toi hou me āna toi o mua, kei te whakaatu atu a Kara i ngā hononga ki...

Date: Monday 23 December to Saturday 29 March
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - In Good Relation: Maioha Kara


Free
He Pānui: Te Ara Hihiko

He Pānui: Te Ara Hihiko

He Mihi Haere mai ki te hui Whakairo te kupu ō whakaaro Ngā hua o Papatūānuku Mai rā anō te tangata i waihanga Anamata e Come let us gather Carve your thoughts in words set free Of the enduring progeny of Mother Earth From times past the creative ones And into the future ...

Date: Friday 27 December to Saturday 29 March
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - He Pānui: Te Ara Hihiko


Free
Remember Industry: Tracy Keith

Remember Industry: Tracy Keith

Through making ceramics, Tracy Keith (Ngāpuhi) explores a vast realm of connections between people and te taiao (the natural world). In Remember Industry, Keith looks to the whakapapa of natural materials like clay and timber that have shaped human lives, meaning, and livelihoods. The artist...

Date: Friday 27 December to Saturday 1 February
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Pukeora - Open Air Cure for Tuberculosis

Pukeora - Open Air Cure for Tuberculosis

From the late nineteenth century, tuberculosis was a major cause of death for New Zealanders. After the First World War returning soldiers doubled New Zealand’s T.B. numbers. Caring for these returned soldiers was part of the on-going war effort and hospitals were established, Pukeora becoming...

Date: Monday 23 December to Saturday 1 March
Where:
CHB Museum, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay

Read more » - Pukeora - Open Air Cure for Tuberculosis


Free
Summer Sparks Challenge 2024-25

Summer Sparks Challenge 2024-25

Hastings District Libraries Summer Sparks Challenge is for children aged 5-12. The programme runs annually from early December to late January. What is Summer Sparks? It's a fun set of challenges and activities providing an innovative and dynamic way of encouraging children’s learning and...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 26 January
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Summer Sparks Challenge 2024-25


Ocean Detectives at The National Aquarium of New Zealand

Ocean Detectives at The National Aquarium of New Zealand

Become an Ocean Detective This Summer! Get ready to become an Ocean Detective with this family-friendly, hands-on activity at the National Aquarium of New Zealand. You’ll learn about our incredible coastline while making a positive impact on ocean conservation! Guided by our marine experts,...

Date: Friday 27 December to Sunday 9 February
Where:
National Aquarium of New Zealand, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Ocean Detectives at The National Aquarium of New Zealand


School Holiday Skateboard Lessons

School Holiday Skateboard Lessons

Our regular skateboard lessons are continuing on through the summer school holidays! Wednesdays 1pm-1:45pm Thursdays 1pm-1:45pm Thursdays 5pm-6pm (Females only - FREE - No booking needed) Fridays 3pm-3:45pm Sundays 2pm-2:45pm (Intermediate to advanced skill levels only) Sundays 3pm-3:45pm ...

Date: Friday 27 December to Sunday 2 February
Where:
Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - School Holiday Skateboard Lessons


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Club Festivus ft Sammy Virji, CC:Disco!, Messie & More

Club Festivus ft Sammy Virji, CC:Disco!, Messie & More

Live Nation and Endeavour Live present the third-year return of the electronic night out, CLUB FESTIVUS at Hawke's Bay’s Black Barn December 27 2024. Dance the night away with some of the world’s best electronic dance acts, with legendary performances from SAMMY VIRJI, CC DISCO, FRANK...

Date: Friday 27 December
Where:
Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Chris Beernink gives...The Cold Shoulder

Chris Beernink gives...The Cold Shoulder

Don’t just take a seat – take a cold, hard look at The Cold Shoulder! This trio brings the kind of cool that will freeze you in place and then get you moving. With Chris Beernink’s deep basslines that hit like a winter breeze, Louis Thompson-Munn’s (LTM, Fly My Pretties) frosty keys and...

Date: Friday 27 December
Where:
The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Not the Church...but Damn Close  / + Pure: POSTPONED

Not the Church...but Damn Close / + Pure: POSTPONED

Auckland's 'not the church...But damn close' are no strangers to the cabana bringing their tight and 'pretty damn close' authentic sound performing songs from Australia's 'The Church'. Auckland's radio 95bfm said 'if you've never got the chance to see the church 'live' in concert, then 'not the...

Date: Friday 27 December
Where:
The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Not the Church...but Damn Close / + Pure: POSTPONED


Free
Napier Urban Farmers' Market

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 around...

Date: Saturday 28 December to Saturday 18 January
Where:
Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Saturday Market At the Train Station

Saturday Market At the Train Station

Welcome to the Train Station Market - 85 Munroe Street Napier We have some great stall holders and food caravans come down and bring the friends and family with you. There is so much to see and look at. We have some unusual products and stalls as well as those you would expect to see. ...

Date: Saturday 28 December to Saturday 11 January
Where:
Napier Railway Station, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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The Cellar Door Collective

The Cellar Door Collective

We're excited to announce a new initiative at Radburnd Cellars with the launch of our Cellar Door Collective! We've invited three outstanding producers without cellar doors to join @Bostock and ourselves in our beautiful new space- the Stables. @amoisewines @chateaugarage @winesbyjennydobson...

Date: Saturday 28 December to Sunday 26 January
Where:
Radburnd Cellars, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - The Cellar Door Collective


Free
Abbey Summer Sessions

Abbey Summer Sessions

Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season! Local Artists like - Coastal Rhythm Section - Ariana Henare - Lady Larisa - Hand Picked - The Pukes - Fraser Mackenzie - The Acoustic Project - Michael Stodart - Hoos The Boss - Scarlett Eden - Groove...

Date: Saturday 28 December to Sunday 20 April
Where:
Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
The BUMs

The BUMs

Wellington 2 piece band The BUMs hit Hastings to spread some holiday chur. The Bravo Uniform Mikes have been playing loud rock n roll to earholes all over the country. After the success of Punching Darts and Breaking Hearts, they have just released their second EP, imaginatively titled The...

Date: Saturday 28 December
Where:
The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Not the Church...but Damn Close  / + Pure: POSTPONED

Not the Church...but Damn Close / + Pure: POSTPONED

With the luxury of time, perhaps a lowered expectation, and some haze-inducing drugs, a kind of sublime, relaxed psychedelia can be the happy result when you see Auckland's 'not The Church...but damn close', perform 'Live' in concert. 'not The Church...but damn close are a tribute Act that deliver...

Date: Saturday 28 December
Where:
The Saloon, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Sunday Markets

Sunday Markets

The biggest market in Hawkes Bay.Well over 60 stalls to explore.Well worth a visit. Wet or fine you will find market open. Sunday morning its not to far. Beside the Ocean and next to the Spa. Grab a coffee,Kiwi Kai or try some really tasty Thai. Quirky collectibles,freshest fruit and some of...

Date: Sunday 29 December to Sunday 2 March
Where:
Napier Sunday Markets, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market

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 buying...

Date: Sunday 29 December to Sunday 12 January
Where:
Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Vinyl Day

Vinyl Day

Vinyl Day at The Urban Winery with Rockstuff Records on Sunday 29 December!! Dig the crates, quench your thirst, soak up the sounds! Bar/Restaurant will be Open! Entry is Free! The greatest & latest records, the finest wines, the best in beer, beautiful venue, music magic… no other format can...

Date: Sunday 29 December
Where:
The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Sunday Session with Waipuka Social Club

Sunday Session with Waipuka Social Club

Kick back and relax with laid back beats from Waipuka Social Club. After two decades' DJing on the local Hip Hop and RnB, he's going back to his roots in vintage house, pumping out joyful tunes to see out the festive week with a smile. Chill in the sunshine with his frictionless sound and catch up...

Date: Sunday 29 December
Where:
The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Music in the Park with Phil Edwards Band

Music in the Park with Phil Edwards Band

Music in the Park - Summer 2024. Get ready for an afternoon of live music, good vibes, and great company! Join us on Sunday, December 29th from 4:30 PM for an outdoor concert featuring Phil Edwards Band and guests. Pack a rug or low chairs and relax in our beautiful Park area as we kick back...

Date: Sunday 29 December
Where:
Crab Farm Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
New Years Eve Napier 2024

New Years Eve Napier 2024

Napier’s beloved New Year’s Eve celebration returns to the iconic Soundshell on Marine Parade, promising an unforgettable night of music, community, and fireworks as we welcome 2025! Headlining this year is Hands Off, one of Auckland’s most beloved covers bands. With 25 years of experience...

Date: Tuesday 31 December
Where:
Napier Soundshell, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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New Year's Eve Celebrations

New Year's Eve Celebrations

Get ready for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve @ Fiesta of Lights! • Spectacular Fireworks Display: Our much-loved fireworks show is back and better than ever, lighting up the night sky in a dazzling array of colours. • Live Music by Pulse Band: Enjoy live performances from the Pulse band,...

Date: Tuesday 31 December
Where:
Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - New Year's Eve Celebrations


January 2025

Pristine Seas: Bringing the Ocean Back

Pristine Seas: Bringing the Ocean Back

The National Aquarium of New Zealand is proud to present the National Geographic, ‘Pristine Seas: Bring the Ocean Back’ exhibition! Get ready for an unforgettable journey as you explore breathtaking ocean photography and discover the incredible stories behind 44 global expeditions. Learn how...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 9 February
Where:
National Aquarium of New Zealand, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Pristine Seas: Bringing the Ocean Back


Free
Waka Kōrero Māori Exhibition

Waka Kōrero Māori Exhibition

Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display. Bring your whanau to MTG – it’s free! Kō Waka Kōrero Māori hei whakaaturanga kia...

Date: Monday 23 December to Monday 31 March
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Waka Kōrero Māori Exhibition


Free
Silver: Heirlooms From the Collection Exhibition

Silver: Heirlooms From the Collection Exhibition

Silver, valued for its rarity and attractive lustre, has for centuries been mined and formed into an extensive range of domestic, personal, religious, and ceremonial objects. Silver is one of the most versatile and singular precious metals: it is malleable and ductile and has a relatively low...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 19 January
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Silver: Heirlooms From the Collection Exhibition


Art Deco on the Edge

Art Deco on the Edge

'Art Deco on the Edge' exhibition explores 40 years of the Art Deco Trust and the centenary of the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” in Paris, France, when this decorative style was first exhibited in 1925. During the 1920s and early 1930s the Moderne...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 3 August
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Art Deco on the Edge


Free
Pūrākau o Te Whenua

Pūrākau o Te Whenua

Pūrākau o Te Whenua explores the legends and tales of Te Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay. The special names given to hills, mountains, rivers, and streams of our region all tell a pūrākau (story) about the events and the people who lived on or near them. If you’ve ever wondered about the story...

Date: Monday 23 December to Monday 31 March
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Pūrākau o Te Whenua


Free
Kuru Taonga: Voices of Kahungunu

Kuru Taonga: Voices of Kahungunu

This exhibition shows a history of people and places of Ngāti Kahungunu, telling stories of their time and the events that shaped Te Matau-a-Māui into the region of Hawke’s Bay, events that also helped to shape Aotearoa into New Zealand. Kahungunu was a peaceful man, a producer, provider,...

Date: Monday 23 December to Monday 31 March
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Kuru Taonga: Voices of Kahungunu


Free
1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake Exhibition

1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake Exhibition

“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 30 March
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - 1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake Exhibition


Free
Toi Koru – Sandy Adsett

Toi Koru – Sandy Adsett

Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett. Featuring paintings created over six decades, Toi Koru tracks the trajectory of Adsett’s painting practice from the late 1960s to today. The exhibition features...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 2 March
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Toi Koru – Sandy Adsett


Free
The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today. Some of the art works were created at the time of the event, the artists bearing witnesses to...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 27 April
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.


Ocean Detectives at The National Aquarium of New Zealand

Ocean Detectives at The National Aquarium of New Zealand

Become an Ocean Detective This Summer! Get ready to become an Ocean Detective with this family-friendly, hands-on activity at the National Aquarium of New Zealand. You’ll learn about our incredible coastline while making a positive impact on ocean conservation! Guided by our marine experts,...

Date: Friday 27 December to Sunday 9 February
Where:
National Aquarium of New Zealand, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Ocean Detectives at The National Aquarium of New Zealand


School Holiday Skateboard Lessons

School Holiday Skateboard Lessons

Our regular skateboard lessons are continuing on through the summer school holidays! Wednesdays 1pm-1:45pm Thursdays 1pm-1:45pm Thursdays 5pm-6pm (Females only - FREE - No booking needed) Fridays 3pm-3:45pm Sundays 2pm-2:45pm (Intermediate to advanced skill levels only) Sundays 3pm-3:45pm ...

Date: Friday 27 December to Sunday 2 February
Where:
Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - School Holiday Skateboard Lessons


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Back to the 80's Party

Back to the 80's Party

Paisley Stage & Hands Off - The Band present a night of All your 80's favourite songs from NZ, Australia and the globe! Dress in your best Retro Vibes! Spot prizes for best dressed on the night! Bring tons of energy! Prepare to Dance the night away and sing along! Door sales will be...

Date: Wednesday 1 January
Where:
Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Fiesta of Lights

Fiesta of Lights

The Fiesta of Lights is back for its 26th year of dazzling the community with its spectacular light displays and festive activities. Started in 1998, the event has grown in size featuring over 60 stunning light displays scattered along a 1.5 km tree-lined trail surrounded by thousands of...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 5 January
Where:
Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Fiesta of Lights


Free
Waipukurau Vintage Fair 2025

Waipukurau Vintage Fair 2025

Waipukurau Vintage Fair 2025 - Wonderful days of adventure shopping through a wonderful collection a variety of stalls, selling Vintage Wares & Collectables - Jewellery, Accessories, China, Kitchenalla, Military, Art, Art Deco, Toys, NZ Memorabilia, Upcycled items, Vintage clothing and lots...

Date: Thursday 2 January to Saturday 4 January
Where:
Waipukurau Memorial Hall, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay

Read more » - Waipukurau Vintage Fair 2025


Free
Abbey Summer Sessions

Abbey Summer Sessions

Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season! Local Artists like - Coastal Rhythm Section - Ariana Henare - Lady Larisa - Hand Picked - The Pukes - Fraser Mackenzie - The Acoustic Project - Michael Stodart - Hoos The Boss - Scarlett Eden - Groove...

Date: Saturday 28 December to Sunday 20 April
Where:
Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Abbey Summer Sessions


Science of Colours Exhibition at the Faraday Museum

Science of Colours Exhibition at the Faraday Museum

Step into a world where science meets art and colour comes alive! We invite you to explore the vibrant spectrum of colour in our exciting new exhibition, Science of Colour. From Saturday 30 November 2024 to 2 June 2025, discover how colours shape our world, influence our emotions, and even...

Date: Monday 23 December to Saturday 11 January
Where:
The Faraday Museum of Technology, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Science of Colours Exhibition at the Faraday Museum


Free
Doco Dance: Xin Ji

Doco Dance: Xin Ji

2024, digital video clips, 3.00 mins each. Commissioned by Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. This installation presents 'Doco Dance', a creative project by Xin Ji. For 114 days, the artist filmed himself daily, performing a three-minute choreographic sequence in various locations including...

Date: Friday 27 December to Saturday 1 February
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Doco Dance: Xin Ji


Free
Offering: Cindy Huang

Offering: Cindy Huang

Offering reflects Cindy Huang’s research into the Tauiwi Chinese New Zealand community in Te Matau-a-Māui, both past and present, with a focus on the region's market gardens, gardeners, and grocers. Due to a notable absence of recorded accounts in local and national museums and repositories, she...

Date: Friday 27 December to Saturday 1 February
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Offering: Cindy Huang


Free
In Good Relation: Maioha Kara

In Good Relation: Maioha Kara

E ngākaunui ana a Maioha Kara (Ngāti Korokī Kahukura, Ngāti Tipa, Te Ātihaunui-a-Pāpārangi, Tūhourangi, Te Whānau a Hinetapora, Kuki Airani) ki ngā hononga ki waenga i ngā mea katoa. Kei tēnei whakaaturanga o āna toi hou me āna toi o mua, kei te whakaatu atu a Kara i ngā hononga ki...

Date: Monday 23 December to Saturday 29 March
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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He Pānui: Te Ara Hihiko

He Pānui: Te Ara Hihiko

He Mihi Haere mai ki te hui Whakairo te kupu ō whakaaro Ngā hua o Papatūānuku Mai rā anō te tangata i waihanga Anamata e Come let us gather Carve your thoughts in words set free Of the enduring progeny of Mother Earth From times past the creative ones And into the future ...

Date: Friday 27 December to Saturday 29 March
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Remember Industry: Tracy Keith

Remember Industry: Tracy Keith

Through making ceramics, Tracy Keith (Ngāpuhi) explores a vast realm of connections between people and te taiao (the natural world). In Remember Industry, Keith looks to the whakapapa of natural materials like clay and timber that have shaped human lives, meaning, and livelihoods. The artist...

Date: Friday 27 December to Saturday 1 February
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Summer Sparks Challenge 2024-25

Summer Sparks Challenge 2024-25

Hastings District Libraries Summer Sparks Challenge is for children aged 5-12. The programme runs annually from early December to late January. What is Summer Sparks? It's a fun set of challenges and activities providing an innovative and dynamic way of encouraging children’s learning and...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 26 January
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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The Story of Thelonious Tree

The Story of Thelonious Tree

An enchanting story written by home-grown poet Asha Lovegrove, accompanied by live piano, about how wonderful our connection to trees can be. Includes a botanical scavenger hunt and a few surprises. Storyteller and Ecologist Rosi Merz and Musician Joe Dobson present, “Thelonious Tree”, an...

Date: Friday 3 January
Where:
Te Mata Peak, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Missy Coulée & Krystal Kara, Queens of Drag

Missy Coulée & Krystal Kara, Queens of Drag

A night filled with charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent! Missy Coulée & Krystal Kara invite you to take part in a thrilling spectacular where glitz, talent, and competitive performances converge. As they sashay, swagger, and lip-sync to the hottest rhythms, our mesmerising drag artists...

Date: Friday 3 January
Where:
The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Napier Urban Farmers' Market

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 around...

Date: Saturday 28 December to Saturday 18 January
Where:
Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Saturday Market At the Train Station

Saturday Market At the Train Station

Welcome to the Train Station Market - 85 Munroe Street Napier We have some great stall holders and food caravans come down and bring the friends and family with you. There is so much to see and look at. We have some unusual products and stalls as well as those you would expect to see. ...

Date: Saturday 28 December to Saturday 11 January
Where:
Napier Railway Station, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Pukeora - Open Air Cure for Tuberculosis

Pukeora - Open Air Cure for Tuberculosis

From the late nineteenth century, tuberculosis was a major cause of death for New Zealanders. After the First World War returning soldiers doubled New Zealand’s T.B. numbers. Caring for these returned soldiers was part of the on-going war effort and hospitals were established, Pukeora becoming...

Date: Monday 23 December to Saturday 1 March
Where:
CHB Museum, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay

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The Cellar Door Collective

The Cellar Door Collective

We're excited to announce a new initiative at Radburnd Cellars with the launch of our Cellar Door Collective! We've invited three outstanding producers without cellar doors to join @Bostock and ourselves in our beautiful new space- the Stables. @amoisewines @chateaugarage @winesbyjennydobson...

Date: Saturday 28 December to Sunday 26 January
Where:
Radburnd Cellars, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Te Huhu + Leonard Powell: Deelishis Herbs Vinyl Release Tour

Te Huhu + Leonard Powell: Deelishis Herbs Vinyl Release Tour

Please join us for live jams at Hastings' Common Room on Saturday 4 January 2025 as Te Huhu celebrates the release of their long awaited LP.  Deelishis Herbs with support from Leonard Powell (Acoustic).

Date: Saturday 4 January
Where:
The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Te Huhu's Deelishis Herbs Album Release Tour

Te Huhu's Deelishis Herbs Album Release Tour

Te Huhu's Deelishis Herbs Vinyl Release Tour comes to Common Room in Hastings, with support from Leonard Powell (Acoustic). 8:30PM - Pre-Sale Tickets just $10 or $15 on the door! "I love an album that’s all about atmosphere. From the first notes, Auckland’s Te Huhu waft into the room on a...

Date: Saturday 4 January
Where:
The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Sunday Markets

Sunday Markets

The biggest market in Hawkes Bay.Well over 60 stalls to explore.Well worth a visit. Wet or fine you will find market open. Sunday morning its not to far. Beside the Ocean and next to the Spa. Grab a coffee,Kiwi Kai or try some really tasty Thai. Quirky collectibles,freshest fruit and some of...

Date: Sunday 29 December to Sunday 2 March
Where:
Napier Sunday Markets, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market

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 buying...

Date: Sunday 29 December to Sunday 12 January
Where:
Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Sunday Session with Aslan

Sunday Session with Aslan

Get ready for an acoustic journey of the heart with Aslan. Common Room is proud to welcome this local home for a very special Sunday Session to lift the spirits and soothe the soul. Winner of Fringe in the 'Stings' Fresh and Impressive Award for their debut performance with their band, the Rugs,...

Date: Sunday 5 January
Where:
The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Summer Sparks Challenge 2024-25

Summer Sparks Challenge 2024-25

Hastings District Libraries Summer Sparks Challenge is for children aged 5-12. The programme runs annually from early December to late January. What is Summer Sparks? It's a fun set of challenges and activities providing an innovative and dynamic way of encouraging children’s learning and...

Date: Monday 23 December to Saturday 25 January
Where:
Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Summer Sparks Challenge 2024-2025

Summer Sparks Challenge 2024-2025

Hastings District Libraries Summer Sparks Challenge is for children aged 5-12. The programme runs annually from early December to late January. What is Summer Sparks? It's a fun set of challenges and activities providing an innovative and dynamic way of encouraging children’s learning and...

Date: Monday 23 December to Saturday 25 January
Where:
Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Sayl Pokémon Go and Trading Card Meetup

Sayl Pokémon Go and Trading Card Meetup

…still gotta catch them all… We're having another Pokémon meetup! This time you can bring your Trading Cards too! Meet new Pokémon friends, battle, raid, trade, and have fun! BYOD with Pokémon Go installed. Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take...

Date: Monday 6 January
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Rhythm and Rhymes

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 7 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Teddy Bear’s Picnic and Sleepover

Teddy Bear’s Picnic and Sleepover

Tuesday 7 January 11:30am Taradale Library For all ages Join us at Taradale Park for a Teddy Bear’s Picnic! Bring along a picnic lunch and your favourite stuffed toy and enjoy some stories and songs. Then leave your toys behind to have a library sleepover with all their new friends....

Date: Tuesday 7 January
Where:
Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Anime Club

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!

Date: Wednesday 8 January
Where:
Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Group Skateboard Lessons

Group Skateboard Lessons

Surely Skate has moved to the bay and we are now running weekly lessons at Havelock North Skatepark. These lessons are held every Wednesday from 4pm. Boards and helmets can be provided free of charge, although you are more than welcome to bring your own. These lessons can range from beginner skills...

Date: Wednesday 8 January to Wednesday 22 January
Where:
Havelock North Domain, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Functional Breathing Workshop

Functional Breathing Workshop

Do you want to have a fun, informative, self and group orientated 2-hour workshop? Register for a dive and interactive investigation into how you breathe, how your breathing affects you and learn how to improve your breathing at rest, when you work and play, and when you sleep. A good idea to...

Date: Wednesday 8 January
Where:
Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Toitoi Summer Tours

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...

Date: Thursday 9 January to Thursday 23 January
Where:
Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Cuppa Tech

Cuppa Tech

Needing some basic device advice? Emails; apps; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books. Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation. We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.

Date: Thursday 9 January to Thursday 11 December
Where:
Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Money Matters

Money Matters

Thursday 9 January Morning and afternoon sessions available For ages 7+ Taradale Library This workshop is designed to teach younger kids about money, its value, and how to save it. For the older kids, a workshop on bank accounts, savings, credit and interest, and some tips and tricks to...

Date: Thursday 9 January
Where:
Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Design Your Own T-Shirt

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. Limited spaces. Registration essential.

Date: Friday 10 January
Where:
Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Sayl Spy School

Sayl Spy School

Hey there, future agent. You've been invited to Spy School, the ultimate training ground for young secret agents. Get ready to tackle thrilling challenges that will test your mind and body. Have you got what it takes to become a spy? Join us and find out. Suitable for all ages. Children must...

Date: Friday 10 January
Where:
Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Napier Night Fiesta

Napier Night Fiesta

Join us at the Napier Night Fiesta! Spend a laid-back evening in Napier’s Memorial Square and head into the weekend feeling relaxed and ready for your end-of-week plans. Our talented musicians Dirty Secrets and Hidden Agenda will set the mood with crowd-favourite covers. Tamariki are in...

Date: Friday 10 January
Where:
Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Disco Party

Disco Party

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. Parent...

Date: Friday 10 January
Where:
The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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The Unlost Village Travelling Marketeers

The Unlost Village Travelling Marketeers

The Unlost Village Travelling Marketeers is a monthly travelling market throughout the North Island, a vibrant collection of travellers, creatives and traders, many who have graced the travelling fair circuits over the years. A unique weekend market including bonafide housetrucks and travelling...

Date: Saturday 11 January to Sunday 12 January
Where:
Havelock North Village Green, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Family Friendly D&D

Family Friendly D&D

Saturday 11 January 11am-4pm For ages 10+ Taradale Library The Geeks Guild will be bringing Dungeons and Dragons, the fantasy role playing game made popular by TV shows and movies, to Taradale Library! Well, now is your time to try it out. Learn how to play by building your character...

Date: Saturday 11 January
Where:
Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Twilight Tunes and Blooms

Twilight Tunes and Blooms

Join us for a magical summers evening, surrounded by the serene beauty of Tikokino Peonies landscaped gardens. Immerse yourself in the captivating sounds of Little Mountain Band, whose soulful melodies and harmonies perfectly complement the enchanting ambiance of the gardens. As the sun sets,...

Date: Saturday 11 January
Where:
Tikokino Peonies, Tikokino, Central Hawke's Bay

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AwareWolves: WTF was that? - Costume Party And Video Shoot

AwareWolves: WTF was that? - Costume Party And Video Shoot

Any Wolves out there? Dress up all freaky and come and be in our next Music Video! AwareWolves are throwing a PARTY with several contrasting acts who will bring unique styles and equal amounts of fun! Live music, special guests, and RAZ on DJ/MC duties - This will be a PARTY from the moment the...

Date: Saturday 11 January
Where:
Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Classroom Breakout Escape Room

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Classroom Breakout Escape Room

Thursday 14 January, Wednesday 15 January Morning and afternoon sessions available For ages 7+ Taradale Library You’re stuck in the school library for detention, but Greg has left you some clues to help you escape! It’s up to you to solve the trail of wacky puzzles and outsmart the...

Date: Tuesday 14 January to Wednesday 15 January
Where:
Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Kids Drop-In Art Days 2025

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. Activities are different every week. Free, no booking required.

Date: Tuesday 14 January to Thursday 2 October
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Sayl Chia Head Creation

Sayl Chia Head Creation

We're gonna make some chia seed heads - join us! Decorate your own creature to take home and watch it grow. Suitable for ages 5+. Registration Required - Please Register Through the Libraries Website. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during...

Date: Wednesday 15 January
Where:
Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Dream11 Super Smash

Dream11 Super Smash

Dream11 Super Smash returns to Napier, this is the first of three McLean Park matchdays this month, all T20 doubleheaders. This day's doubleheader has provided a bonus for Hawke's Bay fans, with a concert at Eden Park leading the Auckland Hearts & defending champion Aces to come to Napier to play...

Date: Wednesday 15 January
Where:
McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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MEH 24 Teen Chia Head Creation

MEH 24 Teen Chia Head Creation

We're gonna make some chia seed heads - join us! Decorate your own creature to take home and watch it grow. Suitable for ages 13-18. Registration Required - Please Register Through the Libraries Website. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during...

Date: Wednesday 15 January
Where:
Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Marine Parade Code Cracker

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

Date: Friday 17 January
Where:
Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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MEH 24 Print Making

MEH 24 Print Making

Our friends at the Art Gallery taught us how to make prints using foam sheets. Come see how, and make some unique art of your own. Suitable for ages 13-18. Registration Required - Please Register Through the Libraries Website. Children Must Be Accompanied by a Caregiver. We May Take Photos or...

Date: Friday 17 January
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Dream11 Super Smash

Dream11 Super Smash

It's Friday night under lights, see the Central Stags take on the Cantabs. Dream11 Super Smash returns to Napier, three matchdays this month, all T20 doubleheaders this one with the Central Hinds' game from 2.10:PM and then the Stags under lights from 5.55:PM - so you can catch the whole day or...

Date: Friday 17 January
Where:
McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Sayl Spy School

Sayl Spy School

Hey there, future agent. You've been invited to Spy School, the ultimate training ground for young secret agents. Get ready to tackle thrilling challenges that will test your mind and body. Have you got what it takes to become a spy? Join us and find out. Suitable for all ages. Children must...

Date: Monday 20 January
Where:
Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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All Blocks Family Lego

All Blocks Family Lego

Tuesday 21 January 10am – 12 noon Napier Library Put on your creative hat and come along to our holiday family Lego® session!

Date: Tuesday 21 January
Where:
Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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2025 FRS New Zealand Scooter Nationals

2025 FRS New Zealand Scooter Nationals

Get ready for the biggest scooter event of the year! The 2025 NZ Scooter Nationals are coming back to Bay Skate in Napier, and it's going to be EPIC. Six action-packed days of next-level tricks, fierce competition, and non-stop excitement! Under 11s, 13s &15s Monday - Practice Tuesday -...

Date: Tuesday 21 January to Saturday 25 January
Where:
Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Art Classes  for Adults - Tutor led

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...

Date: Tuesday 21 January to Tuesday 29 April
Where:
Taradale Anglican Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Wine Books and More

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 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Make A Play In Three Days! Holiday Programme with HaBYT

Make A Play In Three Days! Holiday Programme with HaBYT

For tamariki aged 9 to 13. Come and join the wonderful HaBYT tutors and embark on a journey together of making a play in 3 days! Exploring voice, movement, characterisation and stage craft, with loads of fun along the way! Perfect for aspiring young actors eager to dive into the thrilling world...

Date: Wednesday 22 January to Friday 24 January
Where:
Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Operatunity Presents - Thistle & The Shamrock

Operatunity Presents - Thistle & The Shamrock

A fabulous way to start the year as our fiddler, accordionist and singers romp through the best of Irish and Scottish ballads, jigs, jokes and patriotic songs! Featuring:

 Susan Boland 
 Bonavenutre Allan-Moetaua 
Karl Perigo Marian Burns Alex Foster-Winder Russell Dixon Tracey...

Date: Wednesday 22 January
Where:
Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Sayl Teddy Bear Sleepover

Sayl Teddy Bear Sleepover

Drop your favourite teddy bear off for an overnight sleepover at the Library! What mischief will they get up too? Note: Collection of Teddy Bears is any time from 12:00pm, Thursday 23th January 2024. Suitable for all ages. These Statement Must Be Included on Every Event Listing Children must...

Date: Wednesday 22 January
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Challenge Odyssey

Challenge Odyssey

For ages 10+ Embark on an adventure filled with exciting challenges, and endless fun. Test your skills, creativity, and teamwork as you navigate through a series of quests. Think you’ve got what it takes to conquer the unknown? Please note participants will be put into teams on arrival. ...

Date: Wednesday 22 January
Where:
Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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MEH 24 Library Lock In

MEH 24 Library Lock In

Pizza, snacks, games, friends - what more could you want? Let's celebrate one more time before school goes back with our epic Library Lock In. Suitable for ages 13-18. Registration Required - Please Register Through the Libraries Website. Children Must Be Accompanied by a Caregiver. We May...

Date: Wednesday 22 January
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Stop Motion Workshops

Stop Motion Workshops

Thursday 23 January Afternoon sessions available For ages 7+ Napier Library Calling all budding animators! Put your creative talents to the test and create a Stop Motion animation! Limited spaces. Registration essential.

Date: Thursday 23 January
Where:
Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Operatunity Presents - Thistle & The Shamrock

Operatunity Presents - Thistle & The Shamrock

A fabulous way to start the year as our fiddler, accordionist and singers romp through the best of Irish and Scottish ballads, jigs, jokes and patriotic songs! Featuring:

 Susan Boland 
Bonavenutre Allan-Moetaua Karl Perigo Marian Burns Alex Foster-Winder Russell Dixon Tracey...

Date: Thursday 23 January
Where:
Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Art Classes for Adults in Havelock North

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. The course proved so successful that it grew throughout the UK, Austria, Germany, France, Holland and now New Zealand. Your 14-week beginner to improver art course includes: • Sketching,...

Date: Thursday 23 January to Thursday 24 April
Where:
Keirunga Gardens, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Botanic Beats

Botanic Beats

Get ready to soak up the summer vibes at Botanic Beats! This free summer concert is the perfect excuse for a picnic. Round up your whānau or gather your mates for a laid-back evening out. Bringing the beats is Killer Queens - featuring a 4-piece band and 3 female lead vocalists. There will...

Date: Thursday 23 January
Where:
Napier Botanical Gardens, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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New Zealand Youth Symphonic Winds: Metamorphosis

New Zealand Youth Symphonic Winds: Metamorphosis

New Zealand Youth Symphonic Winds is Aotearoa’s premier youth concert band and is an integral part of NZCBA’s National Bands Programme which aims to promote music-making across the country. Since it’s inception in 2012, NZYSW has been the national representative ensemble for young concert...

Date: Thursday 23 January
Where:
Iona College, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Where’s Wanda Scavenger Hunt

Where’s Wanda Scavenger Hunt

Friday 24 January 10am – 1pm Park Island Come and join us and see if you can find Wanda the missing librarian. She’s hidden herself all around Park Island. Try and find all her hiding places and crack her secret code!

Date: Friday 24 January
Where:
Park Island, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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New Zealand Youth Symphonic Winds: Continental Drift

New Zealand Youth Symphonic Winds: Continental Drift

Concert by the NZ Youth Symphonic Winds orchestra. Entry by koha New Zealand Youth Symphonic Winds is Aotearoa’s premier youth concert band and is an integral part of NZCBA’s National Bands Programme which aims to promote music-making across the country. Since it’s inception in 2012,...

Date: Friday 24 January
Where:
MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Sayl Tween Paint and Swap

Sayl Tween Paint and Swap

Challenge your creative muscles by painting - with a twist. You must swap canvases and keep the theme flowing. Who knows what amazing art you will create together? Suitable for ages 10-12. Registration required - please register through the libraries website. Children must be accompanied by a...

Date: Friday 24 January
Where:
Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Napier Night Fiesta

Napier Night Fiesta

Join us at the Napier Night Fiesta! Spend a laid-back evening in Napier’s Memorial Square and head into the weekend feeling relaxed and ready for your end-of-week plans. Our talented musicians Ella Pollet, Nicol Bates and Yes Yes No will set the mood with originals and crowd-favourite...

Date: Friday 24 January
Where:
Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Bob Marley 80th Birthday Tribute

Bob Marley 80th Birthday Tribute

The King of Reggae, the Rastafarian Prophet, the honour-rebel Robert Nesta Marley - Bob Marley - turns 80 on Feb 6 2024. Hawke’s Bay’s favourite reggae band The Rude Boyz will be performing a tribute to mark this auspicious occasion with a full showcase of his most iconic fan favourites and...

Date: Friday 24 January
Where:
The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Badge Making

Badge Making

Saturday 25 January 10am-12 noon Napier Library Pop in and create a pin badge. You can draw your own design or use pictures that we’ve provided to create your own one-of-a-kind badge!

Date: Saturday 25 January
Where:
Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Iconic Queens

Iconic Queens

Boomb is back baby! Cherry Boomb is back to producing and ready to bring some outstanding events and entertainment your way. So we thought it was time to celebrate some iconic queens. We’ve got royal ones, theatrical ones, musical ones! It’s all about variety here and this show is no...

Date: Saturday 25 January
Where:
Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Wāhineahuone -  Karanga Symposium

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. Kurawaka Retreat Centre located in the homelands of Ngāti Kere, Pōrangahau has been a welcoming place for many...

Date: Wednesday 29 January
Where:
Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Dream11 Super Smash

Dream11 Super Smash

Liven up you weeknight with a game under lights watching the big-hitting Central Stags take on the defending Dream11 Super Smash champions - the Auckland Aces! Dream11 Super Smash returns to Napier, this is the third of three matchdays this month, all T20 doubleheaders with BLACKCAPS and WHITE...

Date: Wednesday 29 January
Where:
McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Cuppa Tech

Cuppa Tech

Needing some basic device advice? Emails; apps; online banking & shopping; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books. Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation. We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.

Date: Thursday 30 January to Thursday 27 November
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Sarah Millican - Late Bloomer

Sarah Millican - Late Bloomer

BOHM PRESENTS SARAH MILLICAN Late Bloomer When Sarah Millican was a child, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til’ she was 16. Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop. In Late Bloomer,...

Date: Thursday 30 January
Where:
Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Hawke's Bay Regional Chardonnay Technical Workshop

Hawke's Bay Regional Chardonnay Technical Workshop

Join us on Friday the 31st of January 2025 to take a close look at Chardonnay from local producers and further afield. This is the opportunity to come together as a region to discuss and workshop Chardonnay. A space where we can learn from each other and our speakers, who will offer different...

Date: Friday 31 January
Where:
Toitoi - Shakespeare Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Weleda Garden Tour

Weleda Garden Tour

Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Havelock North, Weleda New Zealand offers an enchanting garden tour for natural health enthusiasts. This exclusive one-hour tour provides a unique opportunity to explore the lush Visitor Garden and the historic homestead that serves as the head office of...

Date: Friday 31 January to Friday 21 February
Where:
Weleda NZ, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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February 2025

Pristine Seas: Bringing the Ocean Back

Pristine Seas: Bringing the Ocean Back

The National Aquarium of New Zealand is proud to present the National Geographic, ‘Pristine Seas: Bring the Ocean Back’ exhibition! Get ready for an unforgettable journey as you explore breathtaking ocean photography and discover the incredible stories behind 44 global expeditions. Learn how...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 9 February
Where:
National Aquarium of New Zealand, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Waka Kōrero Māori Exhibition

Waka Kōrero Māori Exhibition

Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display. Bring your whanau to MTG – it’s free! Kō Waka Kōrero Māori hei whakaaturanga kia...

Date: Monday 23 December to Monday 31 March
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Art Deco on the Edge

Art Deco on the Edge

'Art Deco on the Edge' exhibition explores 40 years of the Art Deco Trust and the centenary of the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” in Paris, France, when this decorative style was first exhibited in 1925. During the 1920s and early 1930s the Moderne...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 3 August
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Pūrākau o Te Whenua

Pūrākau o Te Whenua

Pūrākau o Te Whenua explores the legends and tales of Te Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay. The special names given to hills, mountains, rivers, and streams of our region all tell a pūrākau (story) about the events and the people who lived on or near them. If you’ve ever wondered about the story...

Date: Monday 23 December to Monday 31 March
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Kuru Taonga: Voices of Kahungunu

Kuru Taonga: Voices of Kahungunu

This exhibition shows a history of people and places of Ngāti Kahungunu, telling stories of their time and the events that shaped Te Matau-a-Māui into the region of Hawke’s Bay, events that also helped to shape Aotearoa into New Zealand. Kahungunu was a peaceful man, a producer, provider,...

Date: Monday 23 December to Monday 31 March
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake Exhibition

1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake Exhibition

“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 30 March
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Toi Koru – Sandy Adsett

Toi Koru – Sandy Adsett

Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett. Featuring paintings created over six decades, Toi Koru tracks the trajectory of Adsett’s painting practice from the late 1960s to today. The exhibition features...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 2 March
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today. Some of the art works were created at the time of the event, the artists bearing witnesses to...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 27 April
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Doco Dance: Xin Ji

Doco Dance: Xin Ji

2024, digital video clips, 3.00 mins each. Commissioned by Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. This installation presents 'Doco Dance', a creative project by Xin Ji. For 114 days, the artist filmed himself daily, performing a three-minute choreographic sequence in various locations including...

Date: Friday 27 December to Saturday 1 February
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Offering: Cindy Huang

Offering: Cindy Huang

Offering reflects Cindy Huang’s research into the Tauiwi Chinese New Zealand community in Te Matau-a-Māui, both past and present, with a focus on the region's market gardens, gardeners, and grocers. Due to a notable absence of recorded accounts in local and national museums and repositories, she...

Date: Friday 27 December to Saturday 1 February
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
In Good Relation: Maioha Kara

In Good Relation: Maioha Kara

E ngākaunui ana a Maioha Kara (Ngāti Korokī Kahukura, Ngāti Tipa, Te Ātihaunui-a-Pāpārangi, Tūhourangi, Te Whānau a Hinetapora, Kuki Airani) ki ngā hononga ki waenga i ngā mea katoa. Kei tēnei whakaaturanga o āna toi hou me āna toi o mua, kei te whakaatu atu a Kara i ngā hononga ki...

Date: Monday 23 December to Saturday 29 March
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
He Pānui: Te Ara Hihiko

He Pānui: Te Ara Hihiko

He Mihi Haere mai ki te hui Whakairo te kupu ō whakaaro Ngā hua o Papatūānuku Mai rā anō te tangata i waihanga Anamata e Come let us gather Carve your thoughts in words set free Of the enduring progeny of Mother Earth From times past the creative ones And into the future ...

Date: Friday 27 December to Saturday 29 March
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Remember Industry: Tracy Keith

Remember Industry: Tracy Keith

Through making ceramics, Tracy Keith (Ngāpuhi) explores a vast realm of connections between people and te taiao (the natural world). In Remember Industry, Keith looks to the whakapapa of natural materials like clay and timber that have shaped human lives, meaning, and livelihoods. The artist...

Date: Friday 27 December to Saturday 1 February
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Pukeora - Open Air Cure for Tuberculosis

Pukeora - Open Air Cure for Tuberculosis

From the late nineteenth century, tuberculosis was a major cause of death for New Zealanders. After the First World War returning soldiers doubled New Zealand’s T.B. numbers. Caring for these returned soldiers was part of the on-going war effort and hospitals were established, Pukeora becoming...

Date: Monday 23 December to Saturday 1 March
Where:
CHB Museum, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay

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Ocean Detectives at The National Aquarium of New Zealand

Ocean Detectives at The National Aquarium of New Zealand

Become an Ocean Detective This Summer! Get ready to become an Ocean Detective with this family-friendly, hands-on activity at the National Aquarium of New Zealand. You’ll learn about our incredible coastline while making a positive impact on ocean conservation! Guided by our marine experts,...

Date: Friday 27 December to Sunday 9 February
Where:
National Aquarium of New Zealand, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Abbey Summer Sessions

Abbey Summer Sessions

Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season! Local Artists like - Coastal Rhythm Section - Ariana Henare - Lady Larisa - Hand Picked - The Pukes - Fraser Mackenzie - The Acoustic Project - Michael Stodart - Hoos The Boss - Scarlett Eden - Groove...

Date: Saturday 28 December to Sunday 20 April
Where:
Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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A Celebration Of Black Sabbath + Led Zeppelin

A Celebration Of Black Sabbath + Led Zeppelin

Two Legends of Rock in One Night! By popular demand, After Forever (NZ’s Premier Ozzy-era Black Sabbath Tribute Band) & Hats Off To Led Zeppelin (Hawke’s Bay) are back together for this very special evening! Classic songs from Black Sabbath + Led Zeppelin - performed live at The Cabana! ...

Date: Saturday 1 February
Where:
The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Sunday Markets

Sunday Markets

The biggest market in Hawkes Bay.Well over 60 stalls to explore.Well worth a visit. Wet or fine you will find market open. Sunday morning its not to far. Beside the Ocean and next to the Spa. Grab a coffee,Kiwi Kai or try some really tasty Thai. Quirky collectibles,freshest fruit and some of...

Date: Sunday 29 December to Sunday 2 March
Where:
Napier Sunday Markets, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Italian Long Lunch Cooking Workshop

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...

Date: Sunday 2 February
Where:
Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions

Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions

Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions 2024/2025 Get Ready for a Sunny Hawke’s Bay Summer As the Church Road Live Gwen Summer Sessions Make Their Return! Join Us at Church Road for Six Sunday Afternoons Filled with Live Acoustic Performances from some of Hawke’s Bay’s Top Talent. Relax in the...

Date: Sunday 2 February to Sunday 13 April
Where:
Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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School Holiday Skateboard Lessons

School Holiday Skateboard Lessons

Our regular skateboard lessons are continuing on through the summer school holidays! Wednesdays 1pm-1:45pm Thursdays 1pm-1:45pm Thursdays 5pm-6pm (Females only - FREE - No booking needed) Fridays 3pm-3:45pm Sundays 2pm-2:45pm (Intermediate to advanced skill levels only) Sundays 3pm-3:45pm ...

Date: Friday 27 December to Sunday 2 February
Where:
Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Tea With Tales

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. Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...

Date: Monday 3 February to Monday 1 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Baking Club

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 February to Tuesday 2 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Rhythm and Rhymes

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 7 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Art Classes  for Adults - Tutor led

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...

Date: Tuesday 21 January to Tuesday 29 April
Where:
Taradale Anglican Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Art Classes for Adults in Havelock North

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. The course proved so successful that it grew throughout the UK, Austria, Germany, France, Holland and now New Zealand. Your 14-week beginner to improver art course includes: • Sketching,...

Date: Thursday 23 January to Thursday 24 April
Where:
Keirunga Gardens, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Art for Tots 2025

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. Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling. ...

Date: Friday 7 February to Friday 5 December
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Weleda Garden Tour

Weleda Garden Tour

Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Havelock North, Weleda New Zealand offers an enchanting garden tour for natural health enthusiasts. This exclusive one-hour tour provides a unique opportunity to explore the lush Visitor Garden and the historic homestead that serves as the head office of...

Date: Friday 31 January to Friday 21 February
Where:
Weleda NZ, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Napier Night Fiesta

Napier Night Fiesta

Join us at the Napier Night Fiesta! Spend a laid-back evening in Napier’s Memorial Square and head into the weekend feeling relaxed and ready for your end-of-week plans. Our talented musicians Mahina Lawrence, Monique Shelford and Deep Fried Funk will set the mood with originals and...

Date: Friday 7 February
Where:
Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Bob Marley 80th Birthday Tribute

Bob Marley 80th Birthday Tribute

The King of Reggae, the Rastafarian Prophet Robert Nesta Marley - Bob Marley turns 80 on 6th February 2024. Hawke’s Bay favourite reggae band The Rude Boyz will be playing a tribute concert to Uncle Bob. From his early days as a wailing ride boy with The Wailers to his universal superstardom...

Date: Friday 7 February
Where:
The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Te Awanga Wine Festival

Te Awanga Wine Festival

We're back for another year and it's set to be bigger and better than before! With some fresh new wineries taking part from the Te Awanga coastline, a new tasting village down variety lane, boutique winery pop up's in more areas across the festival, masterclasses and exciting promotions from...

Date: Saturday 8 February
Where:
Elephant Hill Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Revival ft Bjorn Again, Killer Queen Experience, Elton Jack

Revival ft Bjorn Again, Killer Queen Experience, Elton Jack

REVIVAL - a musical extravaganza featuring three of the world’s finest tribute acts! Harvest Moon is proud to present the REVIVAL - a musical extravaganza featuring three of the World’s finest tribute acts - BJORN AGAIN, THE KILLER QUEEN EXPERIENCE, LANCE STRAUSS’ ELTON JACK. Fans of...

Date: Saturday 8 February
Where:
Napier Soundshell, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Repair Cafe Hastings

Repair Cafe Hastings

Haere Mai. Come and say hello and bring along your small broken household items to be repaired by our team of dedicated Repair Volunteers! Our team will be able to fix clothing and soft furnishings, small appliances and electronics, furniture, knives, jewellery, bicycles and scooters, toys, and...

Date: Sunday 9 February to Sunday 9 November
Where:
Hastings Bridge Club, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Flaxmere Book Chat Group

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 11 February to Tuesday 3 June
Where:
Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Hastings Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon 2025

Hastings Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon 2025

Join us at your local Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon! Open to Kiwi kids aged 6 to 15 years. It's a fun and rewarding day out for Everyone. Kids of all sporting abilities swim, cycle, and run their way around age-appropriate courses, either as an individual or as a team of two. ...

Date: Wednesday 12 February
Where:
Hawke's Bay Community Fitness Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Steam in the Bay - February 2025

Steam in the Bay - February 2025

For the first time in 10 years, Steam returns to Napier's Art Deco Festival! For the first time since 2015, a steam train returns to the Art Deco Festival! Working alongside the festival organisers, as well as a special collaboration with the Central Hawkes Bay Cancer Society - we are pleased to...

Date: Thursday 13 February to Monday 17 February
Where:
Paraparaumu to Napier and Napier Local Trips, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Art Deco Festival Napier 2025

Art Deco Festival Napier 2025

The Art Deco Festival Napier has grown into one of the great festivals of the world. But more than that, it's an acknowledgement of the resilience and spirit of the Hawke's Bay Communities who, in the aftermath of the 1931 earthquake, rolled up their sleeves and rebuilt Napier City, creating the...

Date: Thursday 13 February to Sunday 16 February
Where:
Napier CBD, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Cuppa Tech

Cuppa Tech

Needing some basic device advice? Emails; apps; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books. Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation. We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.

Date: Thursday 9 January to Thursday 11 December
Where:
Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Central Stags Ford Trophy one-dayer v Canterbury

Central Stags Ford Trophy one-dayer v Canterbury

What could be better than spending Valentine's Day with your sweetheart watching the Central Stags smash Canterbury in the national one-day Ford Trophy campaign? There's no love lost between these two teams, so grab your heart-shaped chocolates and soak up this totally FREE day's entertainment -...

Date: Friday 14 February
Where:
McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Murder and Martini’s

Murder and Martini’s

It is 1930 and the reunion of the cast and crew of 'The Mother of Pearls', our glorious Premiere, that opened our auspicious Opera House in 1915 yet ended in such ghastly grisliness. You will be served Martinis, canapes and red herrings at Cedric's cocktail bar. Feathers will fly, heads will...

Date: Friday 14 February to Saturday 15 February
Where:
Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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One Night in Buenos Aires (Napier Art Deco Festival 2025)

One Night in Buenos Aires (Napier Art Deco Festival 2025)

An evening reminiscent of the Golden Era of Latin dance and music. Enjoy special dance performances and then take to the floor to feel the beat and partake of the magic that is Buenos Aires. Other highlights: Music provided by the DJ Alzbeta Tango Project. A complimentary house cocktail provided...

Date: Friday 14 February
Where:
Hawkes Bay Latin Dance Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Love and War: with Jessie Cassin and Robin Kelly

Love and War: with Jessie Cassin and Robin Kelly

Set against the backdrop of the iconic Opera House be transported to a different era by 'Cabaret singer Jessie Cassin and award-winning musical director Robin Kelly as they present "Love and War," a curated collection from the Great American Songbook, spanning 1918-1939. The show celebrates...

Date: Friday 14 February to Saturday 15 February
Where:
Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Woodville Wanderer-Cancer Society of Hawke's Bay Fundraiser

Woodville Wanderer-Cancer Society of Hawke's Bay Fundraiser

Event Notice: Steam Train Adventure with the Cancer Society of Hawke's Bay and Steam Incorporated Saturday, 15th February 2025 – All aboard for a grand day out! Join the Cancer Society of Hawke's Bay and Steam Incorporated as we embark on a spectacular steam train journey from Napier to...

Date: Saturday 15 February
Where:
Napier and Hastings Railway Stations, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Sourdough Bread Making Workshop

Sourdough Bread Making Workshop

Fresh baked slow fermented sourdough bread, sourdough buns, focaccia, pizza dough and crackers, cinnamon rolls and bagels. Go home with freshly baked goodies, recipe’s , some starter and the skills learned to do it yourself!

Date: Saturday 15 February
Where:
Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Peter Urlich Swingin' Duet feat. Lewis McCallum

Peter Urlich Swingin' Duet feat. Lewis McCallum

This summer, Ortons Events is proud to bring you a truly iconic afternoon, filled with classic, jazzy tunes from Kiwi music legends Peter Urlich (of Th’ Dudes, Nice’n'Urlich and The Swingin’ Sextet – you know him, you love him) and Synthony’s saxophone maestro, Lewis McCallum. With...

Date: Saturday 15 February
Where:
Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Starlight Soirée: A Swingin' Tribute to Napier in the 30's

Starlight Soirée: A Swingin' Tribute to Napier in the 30's

Swing back in time and return to the glitz, glamour and rebirth of the 1930s with "Starlight Soirée: A Swinging Tribute to Napier in the ’30s." This 'Golden Age of Hollywood' style show celebrates Napier's remarkable transformation from earthquake devastation to its stunning Art Deco revival,...

Date: Saturday 15 February
Where:
MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Double Bill - Dido & Aeneas and Gianni Schicchi

Double Bill - Dido & Aeneas and Gianni Schicchi

Presented by: Festival Opera Double Bill: Dido & Aeneas and Gianni Schicchi Festival Opera celebrates its 10th birthday, returning to its roots with a thrilling double bill of Puccini's comedy Gianni Schicchi and Purcell's Dido and Aeneas. Featuring Project Prima Volta graduates, in...

Date: Saturday 15 February to Monday 17 February
Where:
Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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One Night in Buenos Aires (Napier Art Deco Festival 2025)

One Night in Buenos Aires (Napier Art Deco Festival 2025)

An evening reminiscent of the Golden Era of Latin dance and music. Enjoy special dance performances and then take to the floor to feel the beat and partake of the magic that is Buenos Aires. Other highlights: Music provided by the DJ Alzbeta Tango Project. A complimentary house cocktail...

Date: Saturday 15 February
Where:
Hawkes Bay Latin Dance Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Whiskey at Midnight

Whiskey at Midnight

Art Deco Saturday night. Whiskey at Midnight perform soulful renditions of all your jazz favourites, along with the energised upbeat takes of faster tempo numbers. With a set packed full of nostalgic hits, the band perform the song of Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra and...

Date: Saturday 15 February
Where:
Napier RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Whiskey at Midnight


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Flappers & Dappers - Electro Swing Dance Party

Flappers & Dappers - Electro Swing Dance Party

Join us for a celebration of Electro Swing Music and Dance as we celebrate Napier’s Art Deco Festival 2025! Featuring a special gin tasting (extra cost ) and cash bar, along with special dance performances to get you in the mood and on the dance floor. Art Deco attire encouraged. Inquiries:...

Date: Sunday 16 February
Where:
Hawkes Bay Latin Dance Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Flappers & Dappers - Electro Swing Dance Party


Free
Central Stags Ford Trophy one-dayer v Otago Volts

Central Stags Ford Trophy one-dayer v Otago Volts

The Central Stags are getting down to the business end of the national one-day Ford Trophy campaign and it's a totally Free day's entertainment to see them at McLean Park for the last time this season (Finals are in Dunedin this year) You're free to come and go as you please, so it's a great...

Date: Tuesday 18 February
Where:
McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Central Stags Ford Trophy one-dayer v Otago Volts


Free
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Wine Books and More

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 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Wine Books and More


East Coast Farming Expo

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

Read more » - East Coast Farming Expo


Free
Hastings Library Book Chat

Hastings Library Book Chat

10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month. Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome. Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading! For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz.

Date: Wednesday 19 February to Wednesday 17 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Hastings Library Book Chat


Free
Napier Night Fiesta

Napier Night Fiesta

Join us at the Napier Night Fiesta! Spend a laid-back evening in Napier’s Memorial Square and head into the weekend feeling relaxed and ready for your end-of-week plans. Our talented musicians Alex Richardson and Verdant Blue will set the mood with originals and crowd-favourite covers. ...

Date: Friday 21 February
Where:
Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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LIVE Impact Pro Wrestling

LIVE Impact Pro Wrestling

Live Pro Wrestling FINALLY makes its way to Central Hawke's Bay!! You don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest! 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...

Date: Friday 21 February
Where:
Waipukurau Memorial Hall, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay

Read more » - LIVE Impact Pro Wrestling


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The Electric Llamas

The Electric Llamas

The Electric Llamas. Local 6 part group of competent musicians playing a mix of their own material and covers of unusual oldies, as well as a few favourites with their own spin. Anything from jazz to punk, Jefferson Airplane to Gogol Bordello. Featuring 'Trish on violin, Graham on lead, David on...

Date: Friday 21 February
Where:
The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - The Electric Llamas


Feta, Haloumi and Mozzarella Cheese Making Workshop

Feta, Haloumi 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 the 3 cheeses are provided Just bring yourself, no prior experience is required. Light refreshments...

Date: Saturday 22 February
Where:
Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Feta, Haloumi and Mozzarella Cheese Making Workshop


Thrive 25 - Presented by Nevertheless

Thrive 25 - Presented by Nevertheless

Join Us for Thrive 25 – A Night to Celebrate, Support, and donate to Nevertheless to ensure we thrive in 2025! Be part of an unforgettable evening as we come together to support 25 powerful initiatives delivered by Nevertheless in 2025. $25 from every ticket goes directly towards these...

Date: Tuesday 25 February
Where:
Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Thrive 25 - Presented by Nevertheless


Indonesian Cooking Workshop

Indonesian Cooking Workshop

Indonesian themed menu, a Dutch Rijsttafel; Pangsit Goreng, fried wonton Sambal Eggs Gado Gado and Satay Sauce Beef/Chicken/Tofu Rendang Sambal Beans Atar Tjampour Seroendeng Pisang Goreng Dinner and Recipe booklet included They say the kitchen is the heart of the...

Date: Friday 28 February
Where:
Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Indonesian Cooking Workshop


March 2025

Free
Waka Kōrero Māori Exhibition

Waka Kōrero Māori Exhibition

Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display. Bring your whanau to MTG – it’s free! Kō Waka Kōrero Māori hei whakaaturanga kia...

Date: Monday 23 December to Monday 31 March
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Waka Kōrero Māori Exhibition


Art Deco on the Edge

Art Deco on the Edge

'Art Deco on the Edge' exhibition explores 40 years of the Art Deco Trust and the centenary of the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” in Paris, France, when this decorative style was first exhibited in 1925. During the 1920s and early 1930s the Moderne...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 3 August
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Art Deco on the Edge


Free
Pūrākau o Te Whenua

Pūrākau o Te Whenua

Pūrākau o Te Whenua explores the legends and tales of Te Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay. The special names given to hills, mountains, rivers, and streams of our region all tell a pūrākau (story) about the events and the people who lived on or near them. If you’ve ever wondered about the story...

Date: Monday 23 December to Monday 31 March
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Pūrākau o Te Whenua


Free
Kuru Taonga: Voices of Kahungunu

Kuru Taonga: Voices of Kahungunu

This exhibition shows a history of people and places of Ngāti Kahungunu, telling stories of their time and the events that shaped Te Matau-a-Māui into the region of Hawke’s Bay, events that also helped to shape Aotearoa into New Zealand. Kahungunu was a peaceful man, a producer, provider,...

Date: Monday 23 December to Monday 31 March
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Kuru Taonga: Voices of Kahungunu


Free
1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake Exhibition

1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake Exhibition

“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 30 March
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - 1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake Exhibition


Free
Toi Koru – Sandy Adsett

Toi Koru – Sandy Adsett

Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett. Featuring paintings created over six decades, Toi Koru tracks the trajectory of Adsett’s painting practice from the late 1960s to today. The exhibition features...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 2 March
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Toi Koru – Sandy Adsett


Free
The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today. Some of the art works were created at the time of the event, the artists bearing witnesses to...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 27 April
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.


Free
In Good Relation: Maioha Kara

In Good Relation: Maioha Kara

E ngākaunui ana a Maioha Kara (Ngāti Korokī Kahukura, Ngāti Tipa, Te Ātihaunui-a-Pāpārangi, Tūhourangi, Te Whānau a Hinetapora, Kuki Airani) ki ngā hononga ki waenga i ngā mea katoa. Kei tēnei whakaaturanga o āna toi hou me āna toi o mua, kei te whakaatu atu a Kara i ngā hononga ki...

Date: Monday 23 December to Saturday 29 March
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - In Good Relation: Maioha Kara


Free
He Pānui: Te Ara Hihiko

He Pānui: Te Ara Hihiko

He Mihi Haere mai ki te hui Whakairo te kupu ō whakaaro Ngā hua o Papatūānuku Mai rā anō te tangata i waihanga Anamata e Come let us gather Carve your thoughts in words set free Of the enduring progeny of Mother Earth From times past the creative ones And into the future ...

Date: Friday 27 December to Saturday 29 March
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - He Pānui: Te Ara Hihiko


Pukeora - Open Air Cure for Tuberculosis

Pukeora - Open Air Cure for Tuberculosis

From the late nineteenth century, tuberculosis was a major cause of death for New Zealanders. After the First World War returning soldiers doubled New Zealand’s T.B. numbers. Caring for these returned soldiers was part of the on-going war effort and hospitals were established, Pukeora becoming...

Date: Monday 23 December to Saturday 1 March
Where:
CHB Museum, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay

Read more » - Pukeora - Open Air Cure for Tuberculosis


Free
Abbey Summer Sessions

Abbey Summer Sessions

Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season! Local Artists like - Coastal Rhythm Section - Ariana Henare - Lady Larisa - Hand Picked - The Pukes - Fraser Mackenzie - The Acoustic Project - Michael Stodart - Hoos The Boss - Scarlett Eden - Groove...

Date: Saturday 28 December to Sunday 20 April
Where:
Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Abbey Summer Sessions


Air Force on Tour

Air Force on Tour

The Royal New Zealand Air Force Band are heading north this summer! They’ll be astounding audiences with performances starting in Palmerston North and Hastings, and finishing up in Carterton. This exceptionally talented band will feature the vocal talents of Leading Aircraftman Barbara Graham,...

Date: Saturday 1 March
Where:
Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Sunday Markets

Sunday Markets

The biggest market in Hawkes Bay.Well over 60 stalls to explore.Well worth a visit. Wet or fine you will find market open. Sunday morning its not to far. Beside the Ocean and next to the Spa. Grab a coffee,Kiwi Kai or try some really tasty Thai. Quirky collectibles,freshest fruit and some of...

Date: Sunday 29 December to Sunday 2 March
Where:
Napier Sunday Markets, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Lindisfarne College Gala

Lindisfarne College Gala

The Lindisfarne Gala is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and it’s a community event not to be missed! Held on Sunday morning, this fun-filled extravaganza features over 50 stalls, games, and activities for all ages. What’s on Offer? - Quality Second-Hand Goods: Clothing, household items,...

Date: Sunday 2 March
Where:
Lindisfarne College, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Italian Long Lunch Cooking Workshop

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...

Date: Sunday 2 March
Where:
Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Italian Long Lunch Cooking Workshop


Free
Tea With Tales

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. Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...

Date: Monday 3 February to Monday 1 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Tea With Tales


Free
Baking Club

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 February to Tuesday 2 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Baking Club


Free
Rhythm and Rhymes

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 7 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Rhythm and Rhymes


Art Classes  for Adults - Tutor led

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...

Date: Tuesday 21 January to Tuesday 29 April
Where:
Taradale Anglican Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Art Classes for Adults - Tutor led


New Zealand's White Ferns v Sri Lanka ODI

New Zealand's White Ferns v Sri Lanka ODI

International cricket under lights in Napier - how good! Mates, vibes, sun for the first innings and then the light towers go on for the chase. An all-new season of cricket is on, round up a crew & we’ll see you there supporting our New Zealand WHITE FERNS! PS, working? Got the kids? Come in...

Date: Tuesday 4 March
Where:
McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - New Zealand's White Ferns v Sri Lanka ODI


Operatunity Presents - From Phantom to Les Mis

Operatunity Presents - From Phantom to Les Mis

Featuring the best of 70s and 80s musicals: Phantom, Les Mis, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Cabaret and more! Featuring:
 Russell Dixon Kate Lineham Rebecca Wright Matt Pike John Bayne Grant Winterburn

 NZ Tour 25 Feb - 28 Mar 2025 
 Concerts start...

Date: Wednesday 5 March
Where:
Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Operatunity Presents - From Phantom to Les Mis


THERAPY: A Musical Comedy

THERAPY: A Musical Comedy

True crime fun-facts, realising you joined a cult and boldly announcing your intrusive thoughts. Yeah - we sing about these things. THERAPY is making its way to Aubyn Live Theatre hot off the back of sold-out seasons in Dunedin and Christchurch and following its debut at BATS for the 2025 New...

Date: Wednesday 5 March to Thursday 6 March
Where:
Aubyn Live Theatre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - THERAPY: A Musical Comedy


Operatunity Presents - From Phantom to Les Mis

Operatunity Presents - From Phantom to Les Mis

Featuring the best of 70s and 80s musicals: Phantom, Les Mis, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Cabaret and more! Featuring:
 Russell Dixon Kate Lineham Rebecca Wright Matt Pike John Bayne Grant Winterburn

 NZ Tour 25 Feb - 28 Mar 2025 
 Concerts start...

Date: Thursday 6 March
Where:
Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Operatunity Presents - From Phantom to Les Mis


Art Classes for Adults in Havelock North

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. The course proved so successful that it grew throughout the UK, Austria, Germany, France, Holland and now New Zealand. Your 14-week beginner to improver art course includes: • Sketching,...

Date: Thursday 23 January to Thursday 24 April
Where:
Keirunga Gardens, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Art Classes for Adults in Havelock North


Free
Art for Tots 2025

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. Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling. ...

Date: Friday 7 February to Friday 5 December
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Art for Tots 2025


Health Hawke’s Bay Primary Care Symposium 2025

Health Hawke’s Bay Primary Care Symposium 2025

It is set to be a great event with informative clinical sessions, engaging forums, and thought-provoking plenary discussions. This is your chance to connect, collaborate, and network with fellow health professionals and the wider primary health care network, while enhancing your professional...

Date: Friday 7 March to Saturday 8 March
Where:
Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Health Hawke’s Bay Primary Care Symposium 2025


The Big Bike Film Night and Matinee: Napier

The Big Bike Film Night and Matinee: Napier

Showcasing our 2025 collection that has everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration; the evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised to delight the two-wheel devotee! For 2025, at MTG Century Theatre we are...

Date: Friday 7 March to Sunday 9 March
Where:
MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - The Big Bike Film Night and Matinee: Napier


The Arty Farty Garden Party

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. Painter Robyn Fleet and printmaker Lisa Feyen are hosting a summer series of creative workshops with morning tea and a sumptuous lunch included. Inspired by...

Date: Saturday 8 March to Saturday 29 March
Where:
Robyn's Garden, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - The Arty Farty Garden Party


Free
Te Mata Kindergarten's Junior Triathlon and Family Fun Day

Te Mata Kindergarten's Junior Triathlon and Family Fun Day

Join us for Te Mata Kindergarten's Annual Junior Triathlon and Family Fun Day! Register on the day - $10 per individual entry or $20 per family entry - registration opens at 9:30am with the first race at 10:30am. The triathlon includes a bike, run, and waterslide and is open to all children...

Date: Sunday 9 March
Where:
Hereworth School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Te Mata Kindergarten's Junior Triathlon and Family Fun Day


Free
Repair Cafe Hastings

Repair Cafe Hastings

Haere Mai. Come and say hello and bring along your small broken household items to be repaired by our team of dedicated Repair Volunteers! Our team will be able to fix clothing and soft furnishings, small appliances and electronics, furniture, knives, jewellery, bicycles and scooters, toys, and...

Date: Sunday 9 February to Sunday 9 November
Where:
Hastings Bridge Club, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Repair Cafe Hastings


Free
Flaxmere Book Chat Group

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 11 February to Tuesday 3 June
Where:
Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Flaxmere Book Chat Group


Leadership and Management Part 1

Leadership and Management Part 1

Learn how to make the transition from buddy to the boss and lead a successful team. Managing staff can be a very rewarding, interesting and fun role, it can also be a tough and demanding job. Between managing your own time and projects, helping your team members solve problems and complete tasks,...

Date: Wednesday 12 March
Where:
East Pier Hotel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Leadership and Management Part 1


Leadership and Management Part 2

Leadership and Management Part 2

Learn how to make the transition from buddy to boss and lead a successful team. As John F. Kennedy once said, “leadership and learning are indispensable to each other”. Our Leadership & Management courses are designed to help you get the best performance from yourself and your team, providing...

Date: Thursday 13 March
Where:
East Pier Hotel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Leadership and Management Part 2


Free
Cuppa Tech

Cuppa Tech

Needing some basic device advice? Emails; apps; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books. Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation. We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.

Date: Thursday 9 January to Thursday 11 December
Where:
Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Cuppa Tech


Bridge Pa Sculpture Trail

Bridge Pa Sculpture Trail

Set amidst the serene landscape of Paritua winery and timed to co-incide with F.A.W.C!, the Bridge Pa Sculpture Trail is an opportunity to experience both fine art and fine wine. Featuring curated installations from regional artists, the entry fee helps to support local community charity, Arts...

Date: Friday 14 March to Friday 11 April
Where:
Paritua Vineyards, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Bridge Pa Sculpture Trail


Free
Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions

Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions

Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions 2024/2025 Get Ready for a Sunny Hawke’s Bay Summer As the Church Road Live Gwen Summer Sessions Make Their Return! Join Us at Church Road for Six Sunday Afternoons Filled with Live Acoustic Performances from some of Hawke’s Bay’s Top Talent. Relax in the...

Date: Sunday 2 February to Sunday 13 April
Where:
Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions


Free
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Wine Books and More

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 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Wine Books and More


Free
Hastings Library Book Chat

Hastings Library Book Chat

10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month. Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome. Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading! For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz.

Date: Wednesday 19 February to Wednesday 17 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Hastings Library Book Chat


Suitcase Show

Suitcase Show

A traveller arrives at a border with a stack of battered cases. From within them, whole worlds will emerge… Suitcase Show is an eclectic box set of short stories. Dark, spiky, and comic, each one is told out of a suitcase. The staging is inventive, from lo-fi shadowplay to wireless projection,...

Date: Wednesday 19 March to Thursday 20 March
Where:
Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Suitcase Show


Nick Hyde -

Nick Hyde - "New Horizons" Album Release Tour

Nick is a Dunedin based artist who released his Second album "New Horizons" at the end of 2024. His songs come straight from the heart, with thoughtful, soulful lyrics that draw inspiration from his personal experiences in life. With a musical style inspired by the likes of Ryan Adams, the Goo Goo...

Date: Friday 21 March
Where:
The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Nick Hyde - "New Horizons" Album Release Tour


Nick Hyde - New Horizons - Album Release Tour

Nick Hyde - New Horizons - Album Release Tour

Nick is a Dunedin based artist who released his Second album "New Horizons" at the end of 2024. His songs come straight from the heart, with thoughtful, soulful lyrics that draw inspiration from his personal experiences in life. With a musical style inspired by the likes of Ryan Adams, the Goo Goo...

Date: Saturday 22 March
Where:
Keirunga Creative Arts Venue, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Nick Hyde - New Horizons - Album Release Tour


Free
Cuppa Tech

Cuppa Tech

Needing some basic device advice? Emails; apps; online banking & shopping; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books. Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation. We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.

Date: Thursday 30 January to Thursday 27 November
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Cuppa Tech


Hawke's Bay Better Home & Living Show 2025

Hawke's Bay Better Home & Living Show 2025

Discover fresh, practical ideas that enhance both your living spaces, your lifestyle and your well being at the Hawke’s Bay Better Home and Living Show! Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to make eco inspired changes the Hawke’s Bay Better Home and Living Show has everything you...

Date: Friday 28 March to Sunday 30 March
Where:
Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Hawke's Bay Better Home & Living Show 2025


Blackcaps V Pakistan Odi

Blackcaps V Pakistan Odi

Saturday International cricket in Napier - how good! Mates, vibes, sun and exciting cricket action to bring it all together McLean Park, Napier Gates Open: 10am Match Start Time: 11am 50 overs per side

Date: Saturday 29 March
Where:
McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Blackcaps V Pakistan Odi


April 2025

Free
Baking Club

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 February to Tuesday 2 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Baking Club


Art Deco on the Edge

Art Deco on the Edge

'Art Deco on the Edge' exhibition explores 40 years of the Art Deco Trust and the centenary of the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” in Paris, France, when this decorative style was first exhibited in 1925. During the 1920s and early 1930s the Moderne...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 3 August
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Art Deco on the Edge


Free
The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today. Some of the art works were created at the time of the event, the artists bearing witnesses to...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 27 April
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.


Free
Rhythm and Rhymes

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 7 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Art Classes  for Adults - Tutor led

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...

Date: Tuesday 21 January to Tuesday 29 April
Where:
Taradale Anglican Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Bridge Pa Sculpture Trail

Bridge Pa Sculpture Trail

Set amidst the serene landscape of Paritua winery and timed to co-incide with F.A.W.C!, the Bridge Pa Sculpture Trail is an opportunity to experience both fine art and fine wine. Featuring curated installations from regional artists, the entry fee helps to support local community charity, Arts...

Date: Friday 14 March to Friday 11 April
Where:
Paritua Vineyards, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Hope I Made You Proud: Comedian Joe Daymond

Hope I Made You Proud: Comedian Joe Daymond

Welcome to "Hope I Made You Proud." – the hilarious, wild, and deeply personal stand-up show from New Zealand’s comedy sensation, Joe Daymond. In this uproarious tour, Joe takes you through his incredible journey from scraping by, living in his car, and cleaning caravans to becoming a household...

Date: Wednesday 2 April
Where:
MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Art Classes for Adults in Havelock North

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. The course proved so successful that it grew throughout the UK, Austria, Germany, France, Holland and now New Zealand. Your 14-week beginner to improver art course includes: • Sketching,...

Date: Thursday 23 January to Thursday 24 April
Where:
Keirunga Gardens, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Art for Tots 2025

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. Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling. ...

Date: Friday 7 February to Friday 5 December
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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In Other Words

In Other Words

Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst star in the award-winning two-hander, “In Other Words.” Starring the acclaimed real-life couple Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst, this is a rare opportunity to see two of New Zealand’s finest actors share the stage in a two-hander for the...

Date: Friday 4 April
Where:
Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Abbey Summer Sessions

Abbey Summer Sessions

Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season! Local Artists like - Coastal Rhythm Section - Ariana Henare - Lady Larisa - Hand Picked - The Pukes - Fraser Mackenzie - The Acoustic Project - Michael Stodart - Hoos The Boss - Scarlett Eden - Groove...

Date: Saturday 28 December to Sunday 20 April
Where:
Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Easter Sourdough Bread Workshop

Easter Sourdough Bread Workshop

Fresh baked slow fermented sourdough bread. Create Easter themed baked goodies made with sourdough. Farmhouse Kitchen Easter Crackers Hot Cross Buns Easter Wreath Go home with freshly baked goodies, recipe’s, some starter and the skills learned to do it yourself!

Date: Saturday 5 April
Where:
Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Tea With Tales

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. Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...

Date: Monday 3 February to Monday 1 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Nathan Wallis - The Teen Brain

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. During adolescence, parts of the teenage brain are “shut for...

Date: Monday 7 April
Where:
Lindisfarne College, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Flaxmere Book Chat Group

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 11 February to Tuesday 3 June
Where:
Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Dealing With Difficult People & Situations

Dealing With Difficult People & Situations

Transform conflict and difficult situations with co-workers and customers into opportunities by equipping your staff with the skills and techniques required to manage these situations with confidence, professionalism, and pride. Learn ways to resolve conflict with customers and co workers,...

Date: Tuesday 8 April
Where:
East Pier Hotel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Dion Pride - Sings the Songs of his Father

Dion Pride - Sings the Songs of his Father

As the son of legendary Country Music Hall of Famer, Charley Pride Dion carries on his family’s musical legacy while forging his own path. With his remarkable talent as a songwriter and multi-talented instrumentalist, playing guitar, piano, drums, and bass, Dion has demonstrated his...

Date: Tuesday 8 April
Where:
Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Leadership and Management Part 3

Leadership and Management Part 3

Leaders today are expected to be the driving force of their teams. They are constantly under pressure to lead effectively in a business environment that is characterised by constant change. Our leadership and management courses offer participants the opportunity to develop the necessary skills to...

Date: Wednesday 9 April to Thursday 10 April
Where:
East Pier Hotel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Cuppa Tech

Cuppa Tech

Needing some basic device advice? Emails; apps; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books. Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation. We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.

Date: Thursday 9 January to Thursday 11 December
Where:
Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Impact Pro Wrestling - Trouble in Taradise

Impact Pro Wrestling - Trouble in Taradise

Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way back to Taradale! You don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest! After wowing a sold-out Taradale crowd in October, Impact Pro Wrestling are finishing off the season in style! Impact Pro Wrestling has been entertaining fans...

Date: Friday 11 April
Where:
Taradale Town Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Dai Henwood - Dai Hard

Dai Henwood - Dai Hard

Notorious* proudly presents DAI HENWOOD in DAI HARD Yippee kai-yay, it’s time for Dai to bring his highly acclaimed show Dai Hard to Hawke’s Bay! Joined by his best pal Justine Smith, this is a 90min comedy spectacular. You might have heard, there’s been a whole lot of things...

Date: Friday 11 April
Where:
Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Impact Pro Wrestling - Smash 'Em All at Asher Hall

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 12 April
Where:
Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Elton John vs Billy Joel *NZ Tribute*

Elton John vs Billy Joel *NZ Tribute*

NZ’s Award-winning hit tribute show “Elton John vs. Billy Joel” are coming to Toitoi Opera House Hastings, Saturday12th April as part of their NZ-wide tour! After wildly successful sell-out shows across New Zealand, join Cam and Sam for an intimate night out as they wow audiences both young...

Date: Saturday 12 April
Where:
Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Reb Fountain - ‘How Love Bends’ Tour Napier

Reb Fountain - ‘How Love Bends’ Tour Napier

Produced by Dave Khan and Simon Gooding, How Love Bends showcases Reb’s poetic depth and her signature sound. Alongside her longtime band members Dave Khan (guitar/keys), Karin Canzek (bass), and Earl Robertson (drums) they’ve crafted an album that dives into the transformative nature of love...

Date: Saturday 12 April
Where:
MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions

Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions

Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions 2024/2025 Get Ready for a Sunny Hawke’s Bay Summer As the Church Road Live Gwen Summer Sessions Make Their Return! Join Us at Church Road for Six Sunday Afternoons Filled with Live Acoustic Performances from some of Hawke’s Bay’s Top Talent. Relax in the...

Date: Sunday 2 February to Sunday 13 April
Where:
Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Repair Cafe Hastings

Repair Cafe Hastings

Haere Mai. Come and say hello and bring along your small broken household items to be repaired by our team of dedicated Repair Volunteers! Our team will be able to fix clothing and soft furnishings, small appliances and electronics, furniture, knives, jewellery, bicycles and scooters, toys, and...

Date: Sunday 9 February to Sunday 9 November
Where:
Hastings Bridge Club, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Customer Service Excellence

Customer Service Excellence

A fantastic one-day course to get staff communicating professionally and confidently with customers. Keep your customers coming back by empowering staff with core communication and customer service skills along with a ‘can do attitude’. For the better part of every day, we are communicating...

Date: Tuesday 15 April
Where:
East Pier Hotel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Kids Drop-In Art Days 2025

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. Activities are different every week. Free, no booking required.

Date: Tuesday 14 January to Thursday 2 October
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
R18
Wine Books and More

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 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Time Management Workshop

Time Management Workshop

Do you need more hours in your day? Would you like to become less busy and more productive? Learn how to prioritise, how to handle interruptions, plan ahead, beat common time wasters, delegate and much more. You've all heard the expression 'Time is money' Well actually time is more valuable than...

Date: Wednesday 16 April
Where:
East Pier Hotel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Hastings Library Book Chat

Hastings Library Book Chat

10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month. Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome. Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading! For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz.

Date: Wednesday 19 February to Wednesday 17 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
The Extravaganza Fair

The Extravaganza Fair

Roll up. Roll up. Roll up! Welcome to the 10th anniversary season of New Zealand's largest and most fabulous traveling festival/fair! The Extravaganza Fair! Summer Tour 2024 - 2025 !!! The Extravaganza Fair is a community-centred event with a creative and sustainable focus. It is a family...

Date: Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April
Where:
Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Abba Heaven - Abba Tribute Show

Abba Heaven - Abba Tribute Show

Abba Heaven! NZ’s own Abba Tribute band are coming down from Auckland to perform at Pukeora Estate for the first time ever! This 3 hour tribute show Easter Saturday will have you dancing the night away to all of your favourite Abba songs. Doors & Bar open from 5pm -12 Dinner menu to be...

Date: Saturday 19 April
Where:
Pukeora Estate, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay

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Free
Cuppa Tech

Cuppa Tech

Needing some basic device advice? Emails; apps; online banking & shopping; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books. Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation. We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.

Date: Thursday 30 January to Thursday 27 November
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Operatunity Presents - Around the World in 90 Minutes

Operatunity Presents - Around the World in 90 Minutes

A stellar cast led by Karl, Marian and Ben take you on a whirlwind, worldwide, musical journey including hits from Spain, France, USA, Australia and our own kiwiana songs! Featuring:
 Karl Perigo Marian Burns Ben Makisi Derek Hill Hank Trenton Mike Booth Pete France Grant...

Date: Wednesday 30 April
Where:
Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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May 2025

Art Deco on the Edge

Art Deco on the Edge

'Art Deco on the Edge' exhibition explores 40 years of the Art Deco Trust and the centenary of the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” in Paris, France, when this decorative style was first exhibited in 1925. During the 1920s and early 1930s the Moderne...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 3 August
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Operatunity Presents - Around the World in 90 Minutes

Operatunity Presents - Around the World in 90 Minutes

A stellar cast led by Karl, Marian and Ben take you on a whirlwind, worldwide, musical journey including hits from Spain, France, USA, Australia and our own kiwiana songs! Featuring:
 Karl Perigo Marian Burns Ben Makisi Derek Hill Hank Trenton Mike Booth Pete France Grant...

Date: Thursday 1 May
Where:
Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Operatunity Presents - Around the World in 90 Minutes


Free
Art for Tots 2025

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. Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling. ...

Date: Friday 7 February to Friday 5 December
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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HNHS 50th Jubilee Foundation and Board Welcome Drinks

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. Toast to half a century of Havelock North High School's legacy and the incredible accomplishments of our alumni and community. Guests will receive a complimentary drink...

Date: Friday 2 May
Where:
Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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HNHS 50th Jubilee 'Back to School' Open Day

HNHS 50th Jubilee 'Back to School' Open Day

Take a trip down memory lane and celebrate five decades of Havelock North High School at our 50th Jubilee 'Back to School' Open Day! Enjoy this great opportunity to reconnect with old classmates and teachers, reminisce about shared memories, and see how the school has grown and changed over the...

Date: Saturday 3 May
Where:
Havelock North High School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Feta, Haloumi and Mozzarella Cheese Making Workshop

Feta, Haloumi 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 the 3 cheeses are provided Just bring yourself, no prior experience is required. Light refreshments...

Date: Saturday 3 May
Where:
Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Havelock North High School 50th Jubilee Dinner

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. Each ticket includes a 3-course meal, with a cash bar available. Purchase tickets individually, or as a table of 10. Where possible, we will...

Date: Saturday 3 May
Where:
Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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The Boss - Bruce Springsteen Experience

The Boss - Bruce Springsteen Experience

A Show Not to Be Missed! The Boss’ Bruce Springsteen Experience Is an International Level Show Honouring the Timeless Music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. With a Full Nine-piece Line-up, the Boss Presents Bruce’s Music at a Captivating Level of Visual and Audio Excitement....

Date: Saturday 3 May
Where:
Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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The Kenny Roger Band

The Kenny Roger Band

Presented by: NZ Country Magazine NZ Country Magazine presents, direct from the USA, The Kenny Rogers Band. The REAL band that toured with Kenny Rogers for 40+ years to 500 million fans and 5000+ shows worldwide. Performing the mega-hits from Kenny’s legendary career, the way he performed...

Date: Sunday 4 May
Where:
Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Tea With Tales

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. Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...

Date: Monday 3 February to Monday 1 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Baking Club

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 February to Tuesday 2 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Flaxmere Book Chat Group

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 11 February to Tuesday 3 June
Where:
Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Rhythm and Rhymes

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 7 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Cuppa Tech

Cuppa Tech

Needing some basic device advice? Emails; apps; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books. Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation. We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.

Date: Thursday 9 January to Thursday 11 December
Where:
Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Cuppa Tech


Free
Repair Cafe Hastings

Repair Cafe Hastings

Haere Mai. Come and say hello and bring along your small broken household items to be repaired by our team of dedicated Repair Volunteers! Our team will be able to fix clothing and soft furnishings, small appliances and electronics, furniture, knives, jewellery, bicycles and scooters, toys, and...

Date: Sunday 9 February to Sunday 9 November
Where:
Hastings Bridge Club, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Heath Franklin's Chopper - The Last Hard Bastard on Earth

Heath Franklin's Chopper - The Last Hard Bastard on Earth

As seen on 7 Days The year is 2030. Humanity is all but wiped out, and there is only one man who can save us from the Softcockalypse. For too long, we thought that things like 'gentle parenting', 'love languages' and 'paper straws’ were a good idea until self-diagnosing whingers and 37...

Date: Thursday 15 May
Where:
Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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The Michael Jackson HIStory Show

The Michael Jackson HIStory Show

RETURNING WITH A FULL NATIONALTOUR IN 2025! Showtime presents this spectacular music tribute and full-scale stage production honouring the one and only King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Celebrate Jackson’s creative genius and unsurpassed talent with riveting live performances evoking his early days...

Date: Saturday 17 May
Where:
Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
R18
Wine Books and More

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 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Hastings Library Book Chat

Hastings Library Book Chat

10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month. Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome. Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading! For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz.

Date: Wednesday 19 February to Wednesday 17 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Cuppa Tech

Cuppa Tech

Needing some basic device advice? Emails; apps; online banking & shopping; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books. Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation. We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.

Date: Thursday 30 January to Thursday 27 November
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Cuppa Tech


R18
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Tribute Show

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 31 May
Where:
The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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June 2025

Art Deco on the Edge

Art Deco on the Edge

'Art Deco on the Edge' exhibition explores 40 years of the Art Deco Trust and the centenary of the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” in Paris, France, when this decorative style was first exhibited in 1925. During the 1920s and early 1930s the Moderne...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 3 August
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Art Deco on the Edge


Free
Tea With Tales

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. Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...

Date: Monday 3 February to Monday 1 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Tea With Tales


Free
Baking Club

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 February to Tuesday 2 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Baking Club


Free
Flaxmere Book Chat Group

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 11 February to Tuesday 3 June
Where:
Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Flaxmere Book Chat Group


Free
Rhythm and Rhymes

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 7 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Rhythm and Rhymes


Operatunity Presents - 3 Tenors & A Soprano

Operatunity Presents - 3 Tenors & A Soprano

An elegant concert of famous ballads, opera, classical and music theatre songs passionately presented by this supremely talented quartet. Featuring:
 Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua Ben Makisi Derek Hill Amanda Atlas Paul Carnegie-Jones
 NZ Tour 12 May - 16 June 2025 Concerts start 11am...

Date: Wednesday 4 June
Where:
Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Operatunity Presents - 3 Tenors & A Soprano

Operatunity Presents - 3 Tenors & A Soprano

An elegant concert of famous ballads, opera, classical and music theatre songs passionately presented by this supremely talented quartet. Featuring:
 Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua Ben Makisi Derek Hill Amanda Atlas Paul Carnegie-Jones
 NZ Tour 12 May - 16 June 2025 Concerts start 11am...

Date: Thursday 5 June
Where:
Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Operatunity Presents - 3 Tenors & A Soprano


Free
Art for Tots 2025

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. Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling. ...

Date: Friday 7 February to Friday 5 December
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Art for Tots 2025


Dutch Wintry Baking Workshop

Dutch Wintry Baking Workshop

It is the beginning of winter, so we like the smell of the warming speculaas spices! Join in a 3 hour, hands-on workshop as you discover a traditional baking delicacy consumed widely in the Netherlands during the festive winter months. We will make 3 typical dutch winter treats; A Spice Loaf...

Date: Saturday 7 June
Where:
Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Dutch Wintry Baking Workshop


Free
Repair Cafe Hastings

Repair Cafe Hastings

Haere Mai. Come and say hello and bring along your small broken household items to be repaired by our team of dedicated Repair Volunteers! Our team will be able to fix clothing and soft furnishings, small appliances and electronics, furniture, knives, jewellery, bicycles and scooters, toys, and...

Date: Sunday 9 February to Sunday 9 November
Where:
Hastings Bridge Club, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Repair Cafe Hastings


Free
Cuppa Tech

Cuppa Tech

Needing some basic device advice? Emails; apps; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books. Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation. We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.

Date: Thursday 9 January to Thursday 11 December
Where:
Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Cuppa Tech


Free
R18
Wine Books and More

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 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Wine Books and More


Free
Hastings Library Book Chat

Hastings Library Book Chat

10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month. Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome. Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading! For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz.

Date: Wednesday 19 February to Wednesday 17 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Hastings Library Book Chat


A Midwinter Moroccan Dinner Workshop

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. Winters can be freezing in the mountains of Morocco, so delicious fare that warms from...

Date: Friday 20 June
Where:
Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - A Midwinter Moroccan Dinner Workshop


Free
Matariki  Mahuika Beach Fires

Matariki Mahuika Beach Fires

Matariki Mahuika is a people-powered Matariki project that involves welcoming people to share the warmth of their fire on beaches right around Aoetaroa New Zealand. A tradition that began in Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke's Bay in 2023, this DIY celebration has seen many thousands of people answer the...

Date: Saturday 21 June
Where:
The beach, Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Matariki Mahuika Beach Fires


Free
Cuppa Tech

Cuppa Tech

Needing some basic device advice? Emails; apps; online banking & shopping; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books. Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation. We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.

Date: Thursday 30 January to Thursday 27 November
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Cuppa Tech


July 2025

Free
Baking Club

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 February to Tuesday 2 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Baking Club


Art Deco on the Edge

Art Deco on the Edge

'Art Deco on the Edge' exhibition explores 40 years of the Art Deco Trust and the centenary of the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” in Paris, France, when this decorative style was first exhibited in 1925. During the 1920s and early 1930s the Moderne...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 3 August
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Art Deco on the Edge


Free
Rhythm and Rhymes

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 7 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Rhythm and Rhymes


Free
Kids Drop-In Art Days 2025

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. Activities are different every week. Free, no booking required.

Date: Tuesday 14 January to Thursday 2 October
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Kids Drop-In Art Days 2025


Free
Art for Tots 2025

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. Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling. ...

Date: Friday 7 February to Friday 5 December
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Art for Tots 2025


Free
Tea With Tales

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. Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...

Date: Monday 3 February to Monday 1 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Tea With Tales


Operatunity Presents - It’s Raining Men

Operatunity Presents - It’s Raining Men

Complete with band, we celebrate male ensembles like Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Beatles, Everly Brothers, Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, Queen, The Platters...the list goes on! Featuring:
 Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua Karl Perigo Russell Dixon Matt Pike Mike Booth Pete France Grant...

Date: Wednesday 9 July
Where:
Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Operatunity Presents - It’s Raining Men


Free
Cuppa Tech

Cuppa Tech

Needing some basic device advice? Emails; apps; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books. Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation. We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.

Date: Thursday 9 January to Thursday 11 December
Where:
Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Cuppa Tech


Operatunity Presents - It’s Raining Men

Operatunity Presents - It’s Raining Men

Complete with band, we celebrate male ensembles like Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Beatles, Everly Brothers, Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, Queen, The Platters...the list goes on! Featuring:
 Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua Karl Perigo Russell Dixon Matt Pike Mike Booth Pete France Grant...

Date: Thursday 10 July
Where:
Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Operatunity Presents - It’s Raining Men


Free
Repair Cafe Hastings

Repair Cafe Hastings

Haere Mai. Come and say hello and bring along your small broken household items to be repaired by our team of dedicated Repair Volunteers! Our team will be able to fix clothing and soft furnishings, small appliances and electronics, furniture, knives, jewellery, bicycles and scooters, toys, and...

Date: Sunday 9 February to Sunday 9 November
Where:
Hastings Bridge Club, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Repair Cafe Hastings


Free
R18
Wine Books and More

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 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Wine Books and More


Free
Hastings Library Book Chat

Hastings Library Book Chat

10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month. Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome. Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading! For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz.

Date: Wednesday 19 February to Wednesday 17 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Hastings Library Book Chat


Free
Cuppa Tech

Cuppa Tech

Needing some basic device advice? Emails; apps; online banking & shopping; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books. Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation. We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.

Date: Thursday 30 January to Thursday 27 November
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Cuppa Tech


August 2025

Art Deco on the Edge

Art Deco on the Edge

'Art Deco on the Edge' exhibition explores 40 years of the Art Deco Trust and the centenary of the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” in Paris, France, when this decorative style was first exhibited in 1925. During the 1920s and early 1930s the Moderne...

Date: Monday 23 December to Sunday 3 August
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Art Deco on the Edge


Free
Art for Tots 2025

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. Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling. ...

Date: Friday 7 February to Friday 5 December
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Art for Tots 2025


Free
Tea With Tales

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. Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...

Date: Monday 3 February to Monday 1 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Tea With Tales


Free
Baking Club

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 February to Tuesday 2 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Baking Club


Free
Rhythm and Rhymes

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 7 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Rhythm and Rhymes


The Boss - Bruce Springsteen Experience

The Boss - Bruce Springsteen Experience

The Bruce Springsteen Experience is an international-level show dedicated to honouring the timeless music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Featuring a full nine-piece lineup, this captivating performance delivers an electrifying blend of visual and audio excitement. Audiences are...

Date: Saturday 9 August
Where:
Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - The Boss - Bruce Springsteen Experience


Free
Repair Cafe Hastings

Repair Cafe Hastings

Haere Mai. Come and say hello and bring along your small broken household items to be repaired by our team of dedicated Repair Volunteers! Our team will be able to fix clothing and soft furnishings, small appliances and electronics, furniture, knives, jewellery, bicycles and scooters, toys, and...

Date: Sunday 9 February to Sunday 9 November
Where:
Hastings Bridge Club, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Repair Cafe Hastings


Free
Cuppa Tech

Cuppa Tech

Needing some basic device advice? Emails; apps; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books. Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation. We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.

Date: Thursday 9 January to Thursday 11 December
Where:
Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Cuppa Tech


Best of the Bee Gees - Saturday Night Fever

Best of the Bee Gees - Saturday Night Fever

“If you’re a Bee Gees fan, this is the concert for you.” — Lesley Evans (Gibb) The Best of the Bee Gees honours the legacy of the Saturday Night Fever disco album with chart busters from the Bee Gees, K.C. & The Sunshine Band, The Trammps and others, plus special guests Debora McLane...

Date: Thursday 14 August
Where:
Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Best of the Bee Gees - Saturday Night Fever


Free
R18
Wine Books and More

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 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Wine Books and More


Free
Hastings Library Book Chat

Hastings Library Book Chat

10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month. Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome. Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading! For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz.

Date: Wednesday 19 February to Wednesday 17 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Hastings Library Book Chat


Free
Cuppa Tech

Cuppa Tech

Needing some basic device advice? Emails; apps; online banking & shopping; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books. Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation. We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.

Date: Thursday 30 January to Thursday 27 November
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Cuppa Tech


Creedence Clearwater Collective

Creedence Clearwater Collective

Presented by: Carter Entertainment We invite you to join us for a night celebrating the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, as we present the music of one of the world's most iconic bands - from the songs they wrote, to the songs covered, to the songs they wrote for others ...

Date: Sunday 31 August
Where:
Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Creedence Clearwater Collective


September 2025

Free
Tea With Tales

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. Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...

Date: Monday 3 February to Monday 1 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Tea With Tales


Free
Baking Club

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 February to Tuesday 2 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Baking Club


Free
Rhythm and Rhymes

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 7 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Rhythm and Rhymes


Operatunity Presents - Last Night of the Proms

Operatunity Presents - Last Night of the Proms

Many of our favourite artists present this flag waving, mad, musical mayhem, promising Gilbert and Sullivan, war songs, ballads, singalongs, jokes and much frivolity! Featuring:
 Susan Boland Alex Foster-Winder Cameron Barclay (TBC) Benjamin Makisi Amanda Atlas Derek Hill Tracey Collins...

Date: Wednesday 3 September
Where:
Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Operatunity Presents - Last Night of the Proms


Operatunity Presents - Last Night of the Proms

Operatunity Presents - Last Night of the Proms

Many of our favourite artists present this flag waving, mad, musical mayhem, promising Gilbert and Sullivan, war songs, ballads, singalongs, jokes and much frivolity! Featuring:
 Susan Boland Alex Foster-Winder Cameron Barclay (TBC) Benjamin Makisi Amanda Atlas Derek Hill Tracey Collins...

Date: Thursday 4 September
Where:
Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Operatunity Presents - Last Night of the Proms


Free
Art for Tots 2025

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. Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling. ...

Date: Friday 7 February to Friday 5 December
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Art for Tots 2025


Free
Cuppa Tech

Cuppa Tech

Needing some basic device advice? Emails; apps; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books. Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation. We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.

Date: Thursday 9 January to Thursday 11 December
Where:
Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Cuppa Tech


Free
Repair Cafe Hastings

Repair Cafe Hastings

Haere Mai. Come and say hello and bring along your small broken household items to be repaired by our team of dedicated Repair Volunteers! Our team will be able to fix clothing and soft furnishings, small appliances and electronics, furniture, knives, jewellery, bicycles and scooters, toys, and...

Date: Sunday 9 February to Sunday 9 November
Where:
Hastings Bridge Club, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Repair Cafe Hastings


Free
R18
Wine Books and More

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 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Wine Books and More


Free
Hastings Library Book Chat

Hastings Library Book Chat

10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month. Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome. Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading! For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz.

Date: Wednesday 19 February to Wednesday 17 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Hastings Library Book Chat


Seventh Wonder - Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' Album + Hits

Seventh Wonder - Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' Album + Hits

SEVENTH WONDER Performs Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' Album + Greatest Hits Experience one of the world's premier celebrations of Fleetwood Mac with "Seventh Wonder." This electrifying show brings the full "Rumours" album to life, featuring classics like "Go Your Own Way," "Dreams," and "Don't Stop."...

Date: Friday 19 September
Where:
Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Seventh Wonder - Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' Album + Hits


Free
Kids Drop-In Art Days 2025

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. Activities are different every week. Free, no booking required.

Date: Tuesday 14 January to Thursday 2 October
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Kids Drop-In Art Days 2025


Free
Cuppa Tech

Cuppa Tech

Needing some basic device advice? Emails; apps; online banking & shopping; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books. Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation. We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.

Date: Thursday 30 January to Thursday 27 November
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Cuppa Tech


October 2025

Free
Kids Drop-In Art Days 2025

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. Activities are different every week. Free, no booking required.

Date: Tuesday 14 January to Thursday 2 October
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Kids Drop-In Art Days 2025


Free
Art for Tots 2025

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. Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling. ...

Date: Friday 7 February to Friday 5 December
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Art for Tots 2025


Free
Tea With Tales

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. Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...

Date: Monday 3 February to Monday 1 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Tea With Tales


Free
Baking Club

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 February to Tuesday 2 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Baking Club


Free
Rhythm and Rhymes

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 7 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Rhythm and Rhymes


Free
Cuppa Tech

Cuppa Tech

Needing some basic device advice? Emails; apps; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books. Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation. We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.

Date: Thursday 9 January to Thursday 11 December
Where:
Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Cuppa Tech


Free
Repair Cafe Hastings

Repair Cafe Hastings

Haere Mai. Come and say hello and bring along your small broken household items to be repaired by our team of dedicated Repair Volunteers! Our team will be able to fix clothing and soft furnishings, small appliances and electronics, furniture, knives, jewellery, bicycles and scooters, toys, and...

Date: Sunday 9 February to Sunday 9 November
Where:
Hastings Bridge Club, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Repair Cafe Hastings


Free
Hastings Library Book Chat

Hastings Library Book Chat

10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month. Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome. Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading! For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz.

Date: Wednesday 19 February to Wednesday 17 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Hastings Library Book Chat


Operatunity Presents - Fabulous 50s

Operatunity Presents - Fabulous 50s

Our singers and band present hit songs from the 50s, a decade where music defined the optimism, romance, coolness and charm of the era, with simply the best songs! Featuring:
 Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua Alex Foster-Winder Cameron Barclay (TBC) Matt Pike Grant Winterburn NZ Tour 6...

Date: Wednesday 15 October
Where:
Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Operatunity Presents - Fabulous 50s


Operatunity Presents - Fabulous 50s

Operatunity Presents - Fabulous 50s

Our singers and band present hit songs from the 50s, a decade where music defined the optimism, romance, coolness and charm of the era, with simply the best songs! Featuring:
 Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua Alex Foster-Winder Cameron Barclay (TBC) Matt Pike Grant Winterburn NZ Tour 6...

Date: Thursday 16 October
Where:
Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Operatunity Presents - Fabulous 50s


Queen:It's a Kinda Magic

Queen:It's a Kinda Magic

Touring in 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody! Immerse yourself in the spectacle, grandeur and energy of the world’s greatest Rock band with Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic, celebrating the legacy of Queen and Freddie Mercury. Bringing big...

Date: Friday 17 October
Where:
Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay

Read more » - Queen:It's a Kinda Magic


Queen - It's A Kinda Magic

Queen - It's A Kinda Magic

Touring in 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody! Immerse yourself in the spectacle, grandeur and energy of the world’s greatest Rock band with Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic, celebrating the legacy of Queen and Freddie Mercury. Bringing big...

Date: Saturday 18 October
Where:
Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Queen - It's A Kinda Magic


Free
R18
Wine Books and More

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 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Wine Books and More


Free
Cuppa Tech

Cuppa Tech

Needing some basic device advice? Emails; apps; online banking & shopping; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books. Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation. We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.

Date: Thursday 30 January to Thursday 27 November
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Cuppa Tech


November 2025

Free
Tea With Tales

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. Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...

Date: Monday 3 February to Monday 1 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Tea With Tales


Free
Baking Club

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 February to Tuesday 2 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Baking Club


Free
Rhythm and Rhymes

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 7 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Art for Tots 2025

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. Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling. ...

Date: Friday 7 February to Friday 5 December
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Repair Cafe Hastings

Repair Cafe Hastings

Haere Mai. Come and say hello and bring along your small broken household items to be repaired by our team of dedicated Repair Volunteers! Our team will be able to fix clothing and soft furnishings, small appliances and electronics, furniture, knives, jewellery, bicycles and scooters, toys, and...

Date: Sunday 9 February to Sunday 9 November
Where:
Hastings Bridge Club, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Cuppa Tech

Cuppa Tech

Needing some basic device advice? Emails; apps; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books. Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation. We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.

Date: Thursday 9 January to Thursday 11 December
Where:
Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
R18
Wine Books and More

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 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Hastings Library Book Chat

Hastings Library Book Chat

10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month. Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome. Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading! For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz.

Date: Wednesday 19 February to Wednesday 17 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Impact Pro Wrestling - Mad King's Court

Impact Pro Wrestling - Mad King's Court

Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way back to Bay View! After wowing a very vocal Bay View crowd in 2024, Impact Pro Wrestling are back in town! To celebrate, every children's ticket pre-purchased through eventfinda will receive a free luchador mask on arrival. Impact Pro Wrestling has...

Date: Friday 21 November
Where:
King George Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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LIVE Impact Pro Wrestling

LIVE Impact Pro Wrestling

Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its return to Flaxmere! You don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest! Impact Pro Wrestling has been entertaining fans up and down the country for more than 20 years and has seen many of its talented wrestlers go on to perform in WWE,...

Date: Saturday 22 November
Where:
Flaxmere Community Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Operatunity - It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Operatunity - It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Christmas, Santa, surprises, carols, songs, singalongs, fun, jokes, laughter, fiddling, madness and love to celebrate the end of another great year of music! Featuring:
 Karl Perigo Russell Dixon Marian Burns Charlotte West Kate Lineham Paul Carnegie-Jones NZ Tour 18 November - 19...

Date: Wednesday 26 November
Where:
Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Cuppa Tech

Cuppa Tech

Needing some basic device advice? Emails; apps; online banking & shopping; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books. Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation. We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.

Date: Thursday 30 January to Thursday 27 November
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Operatunity - It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Operatunity - It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Christmas, Santa, surprises, carols, songs, singalongs, fun, jokes, laughter, fiddling, madness and love to celebrate the end of another great year of music! Featuring:
 Karl Perigo Russell Dixon Marian Burns Charlotte West Kate Lineham Paul Carnegie-Jones NZ Tour 18 November - 19...

Date: Thursday 27 November
Where:
Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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December 2025

Free
Tea With Tales

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. Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...

Date: Monday 3 February to Monday 1 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Baking Club

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 February to Tuesday 2 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Rhythm and Rhymes

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 7 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Art for Tots 2025

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. Play and creativity is encouraged by our Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling. ...

Date: Friday 7 February to Friday 5 December
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Cuppa Tech

Cuppa Tech

Needing some basic device advice? Emails; apps; keeping safe from scams; social media; photos; even downloading library books. Drop in for a cuppa and some digitally focused conversation. We may take photos or videos for Council promotional purposes.

Date: Thursday 9 January to Thursday 11 December
Where:
Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
R18
Wine Books and More

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 January to Tuesday 16 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Hastings Library Book Chat

Hastings Library Book Chat

10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month. Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome. Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading! For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz.

Date: Wednesday 19 February to Wednesday 17 December
Where:
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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