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Central Hawke's Bay District Council does not need to be advised of your intention to camp (freedom or self-contained) in the below locations, unless it is during a restricted period.

Come along to the Gallery and get creative with fun art activities related to current exhibitions!

There are a number of designated Council sites where overnight camping by Certified Self-Contained vehicles are permitted.

Experience beach, river and winery rides on well-mannered, well-trained horses using natural horsemanship techniques.

Mālō e lelei, Talofa lava, Kia orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Tēnā koutou katoa,Nevertheless is proud to present Manioro 2026.

Manioro Toi Moana: Tā Moko Panel & Creative Workshops brings the community together for a powerful closing experience — creating space to reflect, learn, and connect through lived experience and toi.

Our three stores are located in Havelock North village, on Latham Street in Napier South and our newest store - Bellatino's Kitchen at the Ahuriri Food Hub.  We love our customers – both the regulars we see each day and the visitors who pop in to experience our range.

All the beef and lamb in the Waipawa Butchery is finished on Patangata Station, 15km away from the shop.

Whānau day Saturday 18 April see’s the return of Whānau Day at Toitoi for Lift Off Festival!

Manioro Rainbow+ Education - Shaping Empowered & Elevated Futures.

Get ready to dress up and step into an evening of celebration, connection, and recognition as we honour some amazing Rainbow+ trailblazers in our community.

The Arataki Honey Visitor Centre is the showcase for our Arataki Honey brand and can be found on its original site (1944) in Havelock North, close to the iconic Te Mata Peak.

We take great pride in offering you personalised service, with attention to detail, friendliness and going the extra mile to make your car hire as stress free as possible.

Centrally located in Napier, the Art Deco capital of the world, Palm City Motor Inn provides superior accommodation to visitors to Hawke's Bay.

Te Mata Lodge is located in the heart of Havelock North village.

Free, booking essential via Eventfinda | All material provided N.B: This workshop is now sold out, but if you are interested please email hastingsartgallery@hdc.govt.nz and we’ll put you on a waiting list.

Got craft supplies sitting there judging you?

HARVEST Hawke's Bay 2026 will once again celebrate Hawke's Bay, NZ's Food & Wine Country.

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Our property is semi-rural and situated halfway between Napier and Hastings.

Enjoy a relaxing stay at the ASURE Colonial Lodge Motel.

Almost two decades in the making, the best kept secret in Hawke's Bay has opened its doors to the public!

  Craggy Range offers a collection of boutique, self-contained retreats across our Giants Estate; each thoughtfully designed to complement our world-class hospitality.

So you are planning your wedding.

Premium Taxis Electric Executive offers the only premium taxi service in Hawke’s Bay.  With our experienced local drivers and fleet of modern electric vehicles, we are committed to delivering the highest level of comfort and convenience for every passenger.

Spread over 90 hectares in rolling Hawke's Bay hill country north of Napier and overlooking picturesque Lake Tutira, is Guthrie-Smith Arboretum.

He kai he rongoā, he rongoā he kai.

Established in 1999, Hawthorne has since earned the reputation of Hawke’s Bay’s premium fresh coffee supplier and holds the title of New Zealand's most awarded coffee roastery.

Hawthorne House boutique bed and breakfast accommodation comprises four luxuriously appointed en-suite rooms, three with super-king beds, the fourth a queen bedroom.

Holidays are for relaxing, having fun and spending time with family and friends.

Matangi: Bred with Purpose, Grown with Patience, Crafted with Precision Matangi is a boutique, family-owned farming business producing premium, 100% grass-fed Angus Beef and chicory-finished Lamb.

Mohaka Rafting provides full day and multi-day adventures on grade 2, 3, and Grade 5 whitewater.

Visit Hawke's Bay's award-winning museum, home of the region's taonga and other treasures.

With extensive experience in crafting unique and memorable weddings, I ensure your ceremony perfectly reflects your love story.

Experience relaxation and revitalization at Ocean Spa, Napier's premier heated pool and fitness complex!

The 3-Bedroom Porters Apartment is the ultimate Hawke’s Bay retreat, perfect for groups of friends or extended families.

Founder and head chef Dan Pistone draws on his blended Italian and Argentinian heritage to deliver plates of locally sourced free-range meat and just-caught seafood, house-made rigatoni, tortellini and gnocchi, his famous crusty focaccia and perfectly executed crème caramel.

This gorgeous site can be seen with the backdrop of the snow covered Ruahine Ranges in the distance.

Taniwha has long been famous for its daffodils but now has created a beautiful rustic setting perfect for special events, weddings, lunches, Christmas parties and corporate events.

Escape the city and step into the heart of Hawke's Bay, where 3,000 acres of breathtaking landscapes and rich history await.  Nestled between the dramatic Te Mata Peak, the Tuki Tuki River, and the stunning Waimarama Beach, Te Aratipi offers 360° views of the region, including Cape Kidnappers and Te Motu-o-Kura, Bare Island.

Te Mata Figs was established from a passion to grow amazing figs in the warm Mediterranean climate of Hawke’s Bay near Havelock North, New Zealand.

The Station is a real local’s premises in the city, and they have it all, from 16 beers on tap including the only bar in Napier City to have Heineken on Tap.

Luxury Wine Country Cottages set in 25 acres in the heart of the Tuki Tuki Valley surrounded by Orchards and Vines by the Tuki Tuki River.

Home to the Pukana Burger, Two Taniwha Street Food provides delicious freshly cooked street food including burgers, wraps & roast rolls using the signature slow cooked pulled meats.

Are you searching for a destination to unwind, and relax?

Waihua Station Cottage offers a private visitor experience with all the comforts of modern living.

Te Mata Park is open to walkers, runners, unleashed dogs and riders, so make sure you stick to the signposted mountain biking trails.

Located in the mid-eastern Ruahine Forest Park, Sunrise Hut is situated on the top of the Ruahine Ranges.  The original hut was constructed in 1983 by NZFS, and upgraded in 2005.

Originally published on nzherald.co.nz It's 6.05 am on Friday morning when we turn off State Highway 51 in Napier and follow the blink-and-you'll-miss-it sign for Waitangi Regional Park.

Lake Tūtira, and it's neighbouring Lake Waikopiro, is home to an abundance of wildlife and is a popular fishing spot. Alongside the lake is the 463 ha Tūtira Regional Park, maintained by the Hawke's Bay Regional Council, which has an erosion control, sustainable land management programme in place.

Get dirty in Taradale!

Part of the Pōrangahau Country Club, this course is a free draining 9 hole course with alternate tee grounds on some holes.

With a distinctly rural feel, Puketapu Park might be a bit off the track but it is worth the trip!

First-time cavers can explore Mangaone Caves - enjoy karst-type features, stalactites, stalagmites and calcite wall coverings.

The Ngaruroro runs for 164km from its source, emptying into Hawke Bay near Clive - sharing a river mouth with the Tutaekuri River and Te Awa o Mokotūāraro (Clive River) to form the Waitangi Estuary.

Open until Sunday 19 April 2026.

Kōrero with Kurī: Drop In and Read with a Therapy Dog Kōrero with Kurī is now running at all three Hastings District Libraries, and everyone is welcome!

Kōrero with Kurī: Drop In and Read with a Therapy Dog Kōrero with Kurī is now running at all three Hastings District Libraries, and everyone is welcome!

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.

Pūrākau o Te Whenua explores the legends and tales of Te Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay.

Aqua Tots is an opportunity for young ones to dip their toes into the world of swimming!

Kōrero with Kurī: Drop In and Read with a Therapy Dog Kōrero with Kurī is now running at all three Hastings District Libraries, and everyone is welcome!

Art Deco design was at its height at the time of the 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake, a fact well understood by those responsible for the appearance of Hawke’s Bay’s new buildings.

Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm, Hastings Library Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on?

Nau mai haere mai.

Do you love to bake?

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.

Art Exhibition of work from Keirunga Artists group in Havelock North.

Unity Day has a focus on Community Development.

Fill up your Vinyl collection, fill your glass with wine!

Presented by: NGHS & NBHS Get ready to experience the magic, energy, and heart of Disney’s High School Musical: On Stage!

Free, booking essential via Eventfinda | Second Wednesday of every month Make at the Gallery is a monthly art programme for people living with dementia and rest home residents along with their family members, caregivers, and support workers.

The New Zealand Alpine Club with Presenting Partners, World Expeditions, La Sportiva, NZ Mountain Safety Council and Osprey, bring the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour back to Ahuriri Napier this May!

DEUX HOMMES ET UNE FEMME (Two Men and A Woman) Works on Paper: Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Françoise Gilot Exhibition at Creative Arts Napier, 16 Byron Street, Napier 15-28 May 2026   The influence of the Cubists and the Fauves on modern art in the 20th century cannot be overstated.

Over the course of two years, a group of graduate students and their professor embarked on a journey to design and construct a new cutting-edge research station for a group of scientists studying penguins and seals in one of the harshest environments on the planet, Antarctica.

Over the course of two years, a group of graduate students and their professor embarked on a journey to design and construct a new cutting-edge research station for a group of scientists studying penguins and seals in one of the harshest environments on the planet, Antarctica.

Each year, thousands of visitors attend the NZ Career Expo throughout the country, taking advantage of the opportunity to talk face to face with the widest range of employers, industry, government departments, and training providers.

Hawke’s Bay Fabric-a-brac is back in Waipawa in 2026!

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.

This amazing 2 day Wellbeing Expo is held at the Waipukurau War Memorial Hall.

The Tukituki Trail is dual-purpose limestone tracks on the banks of the Tukituki River between the towns of Waipukurau and Waipawa in Central Hawke’s Bay.