Sports & Outdoors
Find out what Sports & Outdoor events are on in Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hastings, Central Hawke's Bay and Wairoa.
January 2018
2018 Cable vs Wake
The popular Cable vs Wake wakeboarding/wake skating competition will run on 27-28 January 2018 (Auckland Anniversary Weekend), at the Backpaddock Lakes complex, near Waipukurau.
Riders compete behind the boat on Day 1, and on the cable on Day 2 of the comp.
Date: Saturday 27 January to Sunday 28 January
Where: Backpaddock Lakes, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Social Steps
Social Steps is a free event organised by Future-Focus.co.nz, where friends & family can come together to support each other with a social way to exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Everyone is welcome, regardless if you are part of Future-Focus or not.
Meet at Ocean Spa on Marine...
Date: Sunday 28 January to Sunday 25 February
Where: Ocean Spa, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Pickleball
We play every Thursday and Sunday, times above...
Pickle ball is a fun raquet type sport played on a court 1/3 the size of a tennis court, a bit like padder tennis, its the fastest growing sport in the USA. Not too tough like tennis, free to play and easy to learn.
Free gear and free...
Date: Sunday 28 January
Where: Old Netball Clubrooms, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Volleyball League Social and Competitive
The Napier Volleyball Club is beginning a new 10 week competition at PGA on Monday evening starting January 22nd. There are spaces available in all 4 grades from Open Men to Social Beginners.
Space can be made for university students to play half the competition. High School teams and players...
Date: Monday 29 January to Monday 26 March
Where: Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
February 2018
Your Solutions MegaFish Hawkes Bay
The MegaFish is back Waitangi Weekend. A huge thank you to Your Solutions for coming on board as the main sponsor for the next 4 years! Once again we will have an epic prize table, including a Major Prize of $10,000 cash!
The major prize will be won by the single highest scoring fish using the...
Date: Friday 2 February to Monday 5 February
Where: Hawkes Bay Sports Fishing Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Social Steps
Social Steps is a free event organised by Future-Focus.co.nz, where friends & family can come together to support each other with a social way to exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Everyone is welcome, regardless if you are part of Future-Focus or not.
Meet at Ocean Spa on Marine...
Date: Sunday 28 January to Sunday 25 February
Where: Ocean Spa, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Shed 2 Triathlon & Duathlon Race #4
Well, when you think summer you must be thinking Triathlon! And the Shed 2 Summer Triathlon & Duathlon series is what it is all about this summer. There are six events this summer and at each event, there are three different races with different distance and options that should suit everyone from...
Date: Sunday 4 February
Where: Pandora Pond, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Peak Teens After School Programme
Peak Teens is a strength and conditioning workout especially designed for the younger ones, helping them develop a lifelong love for fitness. In a group setting they will participate in fun and engaging workouts that deliver measurable results and prepare them to be well rounded athletes.
No...
Date: Monday 5 February to Thursday 5 April
Where: Peak Fitness & Health, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Volleyball League Social and Competitive
The Napier Volleyball Club is beginning a new 10 week competition at PGA on Monday evening starting January 22nd. There are spaces available in all 4 grades from Open Men to Social Beginners.
Space can be made for university students to play half the competition. High School teams and players...
Date: Monday 29 January to Monday 26 March
Where: Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Peak Kids After School Programme
Peak Kids is a strength and conditioning workout especially designed for the younger ones, (5-8 yrs)helping them develop a lifelong love for fitness.
In a group setting they will participate in fun and engaging workouts that deliver measurable results and prepare them to be well rounded...
Date: Thursday 8 February to Thursday 5 April
Where: Peak Fitness & Health, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke's Bay United vs Auckland City - NZ Football
Auckland City are the most successful club in the history of the NZ Premiership; but that doesn't mean they always have it their own way at the Bluewater. HBU will be up for the challenge and you'll be guaranteed of goals and saves galore.
See you at Bluewater and C'Mon the Bay!
Date: Sunday 11 February
Where: Bluewater Stadium, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Hawke's Bay United vs Auckland City - NZ Football
Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon
This iconic annual event is part of the world’s largest U16 triathlon series and has inspired Kiwi children for more than two decades to get moving in a friendly and supportive environment where the emphasis is on enjoying an active lifestyle.
Kids of all abilities who complete the course,...
Date: Wednesday 14 February
Where: Frimley Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier Port Ocean Swim 2018
The 8th annual Napier Port Ocean Swim will take place on Saturday 17th February 2018 at Hardinge Road Reserve, Ahuriri, Napier (in front of the Hot Chick Carpark) starting at 9am and finishing at 12pm.
Prize giving is approx 12:30pm.
The Napier Port Ocean Swim is the same weekend as the...
Date: Saturday 17 February
Where: Hot Chick, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
2018 Hawke's Bay Backyard Cricket Championships
Off to the Hawkes Bay for the 4th installment of this years Backyard Bash where the Meeanee Hotel is once again the venue for backyard crickets finest! Get a group of mates together and register a team now!
Have moved event from Saturday 17th February to Sunday 18th February after many club...
Date: Sunday 18 February
Where: Meeanee Hotel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - 2018 Hawke's Bay Backyard Cricket Championships
Wairoa BMC Drags 2018
2018 Drags, we have changed the date to 24th February 2018 as previous date clashed with One Night Stand so we have managed to get our date changed.
Please support this event. More details to follow closer to the time.
Date: Saturday 24 February
Where: Wairoa Airport, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke's Bay United vs Canterbury United - NZ Football
The Dragons fly north and the Sky TV cameras await!
The only televised home game at Bluewater this season will be a ding-dong battle between the boys in the black and white stripes and the mainlanders.
Grab a beer or wine and enjoy the action!
Date: Sunday 25 February
Where: Bluewater Stadium, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Hawke's Bay United vs Canterbury United - NZ Football
March 2018
Peak Kids After School Programme
Peak Kids is a strength and conditioning workout especially designed for the younger ones, (5-8 yrs)helping them develop a lifelong love for fitness.
In a group setting they will participate in fun and engaging workouts that deliver measurable results and prepare them to be well rounded...
Date: Thursday 8 February to Thursday 5 April
Where: Peak Fitness & Health, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
XRACE
XRACE is a family mystery adventure race where family teams (made up of one parent and one child, aged 6-14 years old) race together. Teams must locate and complete 10 mystery challenges, racing the clock and all the other family teams with the fastest and luckiest crowned XRACE champion.
Join...
Date: Friday 2 March
Where: Napier Soundshell, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Parkinson's HB Sanctuary Charity Walk
The Parkinson's HB Sanctuary Walk is happening again!
This is limited to 200 tickets which sold out very quickly last time so contact us now! This area is normally closed off to the public, so make use of this unique opportunity to see what is happening in the Sanctuary.
All money raised...
Date: Saturday 3 March
Where: Cape Kidnappers, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Peak Teens After School Programme
Peak Teens is a strength and conditioning workout especially designed for the younger ones, helping them develop a lifelong love for fitness. In a group setting they will participate in fun and engaging workouts that deliver measurable results and prepare them to be well rounded athletes.
No...
Date: Monday 5 February to Thursday 5 April
Where: Peak Fitness & Health, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Volleyball League Social and Competitive
The Napier Volleyball Club is beginning a new 10 week competition at PGA on Monday evening starting January 22nd. There are spaces available in all 4 grades from Open Men to Social Beginners.
Space can be made for university students to play half the competition. High School teams and players...
Date: Monday 29 January to Monday 26 March
Where: Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
MCL Construction Triple Peaks 2018
Conquer the peaks!
Breathtaking views. Craggy, challenging terrain. Fun single track. Staggeringly beautiful private land. A few hearty river crossings...
The perfect package. This is one of New Zealand's most enjoyable and rewarding events.
Soak up the Hawke's Bay sunshine and challenge...
Date: Saturday 10 March
Where: Havelock North Village, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Mitre 10 Trade - Men's Day Out - Summer Sunday Session
New date: 11th March 2018.
Lads, we thought it was time to host a summer edition of the Mitre 10 Trade - Men's Day Out.
Behold... The Mitre 10 Trade - Men's Day Out - Summer Sunday Session! Bit of a mouth full, but it is going to be a hoot!
Here are the deets:
- 4 Man Ambrose Golf...
Date: Sunday 11 March
Where: Hastings Golf Course, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Mitre 10 Trade - Men's Day Out - Summer Sunday Session
Heart Kids Charity Golf Day - Special Guest: Rob Lutter, CEO
Primary sponsors:
- Falcon Electrical Limited
- Napier Golf Club
WHAT is Heart Kids Hawkes Bay Charity Golf Day?
This is Heart Kids Hawkes Bay's main fundraising event which raises much needed funds to support our local heart families through their extremely tough journey.
At this event,...
Date: Friday 16 March
Where: Napier Golf Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Heart Kids Charity Golf Day - Special Guest: Rob Lutter, CEO
Hawke's Bay United vs Southern United - NZ Football
The last home game of the regular season sees HBU host the lads from the deep south.
It will be a cracker of a way to sign off the season so make sure you don't miss it!
Date: Saturday 17 March
Where: Bluewater Stadium, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Hawke's Bay United vs Southern United - NZ Football
Shed 2 Triathlon & Duathlon Race #5
Well, when you think summer you must be thinking Triathlon! And the Shed 2 Summer Triathlon & Duathlon series is what it is all about this summer. There are six events this summer and at each event, there are three different races with different distance and options that should suit everyone from...
Date: Sunday 25 March
Where: Pandora Pond, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Little Easy CHB 2018
Get ready for the The Little Easy on Friday March 30th (Good Friday) in Central Hawke's Bay!
The Little Easy is a gentle 12km meander on the Rotary River Pathway. Nothing too strenuous - just a fun, family-friendly ride to kickstart your Easter Weekend.
Starting from Russell Park,...
Date: Friday 30 March
Where: Russell Park, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
The Big Easy 2018
The Big Easy on the Hawke’s Bay Trails is the ultimate antidote to all those serious lycra laden cycling events held across the country. The Big Easy ride is a gentle ride and we encourage you to take all day and enjoy the many tasty Hawke’s Bay distractions along the way.
Easter Saturday...
Date: Saturday 31 March
Where: Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
April 2018
The Little Easy Wairoa 2018
The Little Easy Wairoa is back for 2018!
This is a cruisy 5-10km ride along the Wairoa River is a great way to burn off those Easter Eggs. More course details to follow.
Tickets will be $15 for adults and $10 for kids, which includes a snazzy Little Easy T Shirt.
Get your tickets now...
Date: Sunday 1 April
Where: Wairoa Lighthouse, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Peak Teens After School Programme
Peak Teens is a strength and conditioning workout especially designed for the younger ones, helping them develop a lifelong love for fitness. In a group setting they will participate in fun and engaging workouts that deliver measurable results and prepare them to be well rounded athletes.
No...
Date: Monday 5 February to Thursday 5 April
Where: Peak Fitness & Health, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Peak Kids After School Programme
Peak Kids is a strength and conditioning workout especially designed for the younger ones, (5-8 yrs)helping them develop a lifelong love for fitness.
In a group setting they will participate in fun and engaging workouts that deliver measurable results and prepare them to be well rounded...
Date: Thursday 8 February to Thursday 5 April
Where: Peak Fitness & Health, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier Port Harbour to Hills
Welcome to Napier Port Harbour to Hills 2018.
The race starts and ends in the heart of Napier and takes in the stunning surroundings of Hawke’s Bay and its many attractions.
Starting with a sheltered 2km Ocean swim with Napier Port as its backdrop you will then head out on a 95km bike...
Date: Sunday 8 April
Where: East Pier Hotel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
GO-4-12 Youth Adventure Race NZSSARC
The GO-4-12 Youth Adventure Race is The Official New Zealand Secondary School Adventure Racing Championships and the New Zealand Youth Adventure Challenge. Competitors will complete a course involving up to 10 different adventure activities for 12 hours nonstop.
The race is coordinated on behalf...
Date: Friday 13 April to Sunday 15 April
Where: Camp David Adventure Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Speedway and Stockcar Kuru Cup Championship
Second to last Speedway meeting of the 2017–2018 Season and the Stockcars line up for their Championship and the prestige of taking home the magnificent Kuru Cup.
Several of visiting drivers from Palmerston North and Rotorua are expected for this championships, so expect plenty of...
Date: Saturday 14 April
Where: Meeanee Speedway, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Lake Tutira Off Road Half Marathon, 12k & 5k Trail Run
Located just 40 minutes North of Napier, Lake Tutira offers a beautiful and challenging course, with stunning views.
This is trail running at its very best! Choose from a half marathon, a 12k or dip your toes in with the 5k. Walkers are welcome in the 12k and 5k events.
There is a picturesque...
Date: Sunday 22 April
Where: Lake Tutira, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Lake Tutira Off Road Half Marathon, 12k & 5k Trail Run
SuperStock Autumn Nationals and Fireworks
The last Speedway meeting of the 2017–2018 Season and a Championships will be hotly contested. For the SuperStocks, they will be racing the MotorWorks Hawkes Bay Superstock Autumn Nationals with drivers coming from all around New Zealand hoping to take out this Championship.
Lots of visiting...
Date: Saturday 28 April
Where: Meeanee Speedway, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
May 2018
Air New Zealand Hawke's Bay Marathon
Run away to the Hawke's Bay for an all new running festival incorporating 42km, 21km, 10km and 3km kids run options.
Take in the best highlights of the region, with flat easy running through local cycle trails, vineyards, olive groves, quiet country roads - all finishing at the impressive...
Date: Saturday 12 May
Where: Sileni Estates Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
