Hastings art gallery

Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga – Hastings Art Gallery is the public art gallery of Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke’s Bay, Aotearoa New Zealand.

Curated by Holly Morgan and Scott Brough In association with Hastings Art Gallery’s Burning Ground exhibition A collaborative exhibition to celebrate woodfired ceramics and its community, this group exhibition brings the fire to the Hastings Arts Centre.

Tour of The Martin House and kilns.

'Burning Ground: The kilns of Bruce and Estelle Martin in conversation with Scott Brough and Holly Morgan' Burning Ground embodies the living legacy of studio potters Bruce Martin (1925-2023) and Estelle Martin (1930-2001), alongside a new generation following in their footsteps.

305 in the Vines in Havelock North is designed for the discerning traveller.

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

Welcome to Birdwoods - a very special place in the heart of beautiful Hawke's Bay.

Bluebell Lodge and Cottages is situated just a quick five minute drive from Havelock North or Hastings.

The Boyd-Dunlop Gallery is situated within the Arts Quarter, close to Napier's finest hotels, restaurants and cafes.

Your friendly neighbourhood brewery.

Named for owner Michael Henley's designation as the world's 495th Master of Wine, Cellar 495 is a slick yet casual wine bar and bistro in central Hastings.

Speciality coffee has arrived in Hastings thanks to Firsthand.

Hawke’s Bay’s only earth-brick winery.

Decibel Central is the home of Decibel Wines, located in the heart of downtown Hastings.  Winemaker Daniel Brennan hails from Philadelphia but calls Hawke’s Bay home these days.

Our Hastings Motel is the perfect option for families and clients needing Hawke's Bay Hospital accommodation, we would especially like to welcome them and all corporate travelers and visitors travelling to Hastings and the Hawke's Bay region.

Situated at the gateway to Napier and Hawke's Bay's playground, Fairley Motel is located at Westshore Beach.

Farmhouse Kitchen is your venue for your next event.

Welcome to Arts Inc.

Visit Hastings Distillers – New Zealand’s only producer of certified organic artisan spirits and liqueurs.Come and try our range featuring unique blends of local, wild-foraged, organically or biodynamically grown botanicals, pure organic spirit and living water.Located in the vibrant East 200 block of Heretaunga Street, our tasting room is housed in a tastefully restored 1930s Art Deco building, creating a soothing space to while away an afternoon or spend the evening.Enjoy a memorable tasting experience, stay for a cocktail and a bite to eat, or take home a bottle to savour at your leisure. We look forward to hosting you.

Experience world class golfing in sunny Hawke’s Bay.

The accommodation complex in Hawke's Bay that has it all!

The Hawke's Bay Farmers’ Market has been around for over twenty years and is one of the oldest and largest farmers’ markets in the country.  Every Sunday, Hastings' Waikoko Gardens come to life with the best seasonal produce on offer.

'Where you can walk and talk to the animals’ 15 mins from Napier or Hastings, the zoo is recognised as one of the region's leading attractions for both tourists and groups.

The Karamu Golf Club was established in February 2011 and takes its name from the Karamu Stream which meanders around the course.

Amongst Napier’s stunning surroundings, you will enjoy your round on this 6,125m, 18-hole picturesque golf course.

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

Ngā Pou o Heretaunga are a unique collection of 18 pou tūpuna ancestral posts whose stories span 20 generations.

Perfectly positioned to take advantage of Hawke's Bay wineries, Omahu Motor Lodge motel is located on Omahu Road, directly opposite Hawke's Bay Hospital in Hastings. We are within walking distance from the Hastings City centre and its restaurants.

Our passionate local guides offer a fun and flexible way to experience the rural winery gems of Napier, Hastings and beyond.

Take in a sunrise overlooking world-renowned Hawke's Bay.

At St Georges, our passion is to deliver a truly unique dining experience, with original, beautifully-crafted food, inspired by nature, texture, intensity and purity.

Situated on 3,000 acres of gently undulating to steep scenic limestone terrain, this farm has belonged to the Palmer Family for over a century.

Choose from either a one-day self-guided catered walk or, a two-day/two-night self-guided and fully catered experience on our 3,000-acre sheep and beef farm.

Fully Licensed Restaurant and Bar with modern and authentic Thai Cuisine that will leave you coming back for more!

The Manse is one of the finest New Zealand Luxury Lodges in the Hastings/Havelock North/Napier area offering guests a Kiwi Experience with a European touch.

On a sunny day when you feel like a drive or a bike ride, Puketapu Hotel is a destination that gets you back out into the country.

Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre has a wide range of spaces on offer for events of any size.

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?

The Waipawa Golf Club is traditionally a 12 hole course located near the Waipawa River.

Park up at the carpark where Nelson Quay meets Hardinge Road in Ahuriri and you'll find a plesant swim-safe little beach that the whole family will love.

Mangatutu Hot Springs is a popular Department of Conservation camping, picnic and fishing spot, and a starting point for excursions up the Mohaka River and further into the Kaweka Forest Park.

Ten minutes’ drive south-west of Hastings will bring you to one of the surprises of Hawke's Bay.

The Farndon Heritage Trail takes visitors through areas that have been historically associated with orchard and fruit growing industry in Hawke's Bay, as well as some sites of Māori significance.

The well-recited legend of Te Mata Peak portrays the hill as the prostrate body of the Waimārama chief, Te Mata.

Cornwall Park is full of features to explore.

Named after British General Sir Henry Havelock, the town of Havelock North was founded in 1860 to provide land for small farmers and working-class settlers.  This followed the purchase of land in 1858 from Māori owners, of land previously known as ‘Karanema’s Reserve’.

The Hastings Urban Heritage Trail guides visitors through significant historical areas of Hastings.

Guided or self-catered; take a leisurely spin through a corner of New Zealand’s oldest wine region (it's the YELLOW section of the Hawke's Bay Trails map).

The Garden 2002 is an artwork thematically based on the biblical garden of Eden, a reference by sculptor Paul Dibble to New Zealand as an antipodean paradise.

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

Renowned for its horticultural landscaping and formal gardens, visitors are invited to take a seat at the many benches dotted around the garden.

The approximately 3km stretch of iconic seafront connects Napier with the Pacific Ocean, with stunning vistas encompassing Māhia Peninsula in the north to Cape Kidnappers in the south.

Hastings was named in 1873 by pastoral runholder and entrepreneur, Thomas Tanner, who had already settled in Central Hawke’s Bay a few years earlier.

An approximate 40minute drive southeast from Waipawa or Waipukurau through the Central Hawke's Bay countryside takes you past historic churches, picturesque woolsheds and stunning country landscapes to finally glimpse the south Pacific Ocean before descending down the hill to Blackhead beach.

Frimley Park was given to the people of Hastings by the Williams family in 1951, and was formerly the grounds for the family's homestead which burned down in 1950.

In 1854, John Chambers built a small cottage for his family on a block of land which he leased from Kurupo Te Moananui.

Hastings CBD's Waiaroha - Heretaunga Water Discovery Centre has opened a world of information about all things water.

Great fun and road-rule practice for the little ones.

The gardens are home to Keirunga Homestead and the Keirunga Gardens Arts & Crafts Society, who are settled within the maintained gardens and courtyard and provide community facilities for arts and crafts in the Hastings District.

Arriving in Hastings, the skyline to the west is dominated by the Kaweka Ranges with places of great beauty and historical interest.

Dust off your bike or dig out your walking shoes and set off on the iWay network of pathways, that stretches across the twin cities of Hastings and Napier.

Yeoman's Track is closed due to damage sustained during Cyclone Gabrielle, with no current date for re-opening. See DOC website for details A walking track along an old logging route at the base of the Ruahine Forest Park is open for mountain bikers as well.

On this calm Tuesday morning in Hawke's Bay, the region was rocked by a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that violently shook for three minutes.

This is a long trail (200km) that traverses a wide variety of scenery from the flat pastoral and viticulture land of the Heretaunga Plains to the mountainous high country foothills of the Ruahine and Wakarara ranges.

Significant Points Havelock North Information Centre Middle Road Lucknow Lodge Providencia Country House Birdwoods Gallery Webb's Nursery Webster's Hydrated Lime Co.

Located in the sprawling Cornwall Park, the Osmanthus Garden takes its name from the Osmanthus family of plants which have been extensively planted throughout, and includes highly scented shrubs and ground covers along with group plantings of pine trees and bamboo.

Opened in 2013, William Nelson Park is a popular inner city park that includes plenty of grass and seating areas, a playground and a skate plaza.

Tikokino Peonies are commercial Peony growers and open their gardens to the public for various events.

The Lions Community Playground at Windsor Park is 6,000 square metres of family fun.

The hills and the plateau to the southeast of Hastings are places of great beauty and historical interest.

This Trail runs through Central Hawke's Bay, equidistant from the Ruahine Ranges and the coast.

Farndon Park Domain is nestled along the Clive River between Hastings and Napier.

Te Awa o Mokotūāraro (formerly the Clive River) follows the original course of the lower section of the Ngaruroro River that flows for about 7km from Pakowhai Road Bridge northeast of Hastings, to join the mouth of the Ngaruroro River flowing into Hawke Bay.

The Tukituki River flows for 117 kilometres, east and then northeast, passing through the town of Waipukurau before flowing into Hawke Bay close to the city of Hastings.

When in Hastings take a stroll along the Deco walk starting at the Hastings Clock Tower.

Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.

10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month.

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

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.

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.

We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library Tired of the same old board games you have at home?

Haere Mai.

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?

Performers at the Hastings Music Society Sunday 10th August 2pm in the historic St Matthews Anglican church are the
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Vanessa Arthur is interested in “looking in wonder,” exploring connections between jewellery, paint, and our everyday surroundings.

Working between weaving, photography, watercolour, mobiles, and origami, Yasmin Dubrau creates abstract landscapes.

Looking for the perfect school holiday activity?

This winter Napier's fashion scene is coming to life with a curated series of instore events, styling sessions, giveaways, drinks, gifts with purchase and creative showcases, co-labs and more!

Amazing food evokes beautiful memories, and never has this been more apparent than with Maumahara - Kitchen Takeover's latest culinary journey with Kārena and Kasey Bird.

Join Hastings Floral Designers for a winter floral arrangement workshop.

TICKETS SELLING FAST!

Join the Hawke’s Bay Community Orchestra for their inaugural Charity Concert!

Decorate your bike and light up the night at the second spectacular Illuminati Night Ride in Hastings city centre on Saturday August 23.

Hawkes Bay's favourite reggae band The Rude Boyz bring cool reggae vibes to Hawkes Bay's favourite bar The Common Room Hastings.

DELIVERING AID IN THE WORLD'S WAR ZONES From Sudan to Gaza, ReliefAid founder and Hawke's Bay-bred boy Mike Seawright talks about the dangers and challenges of delivering aid under fire over the last two decades.

Join us at Elephant Hill Winery for an unforgettable evening in support of Hastings and Napier Women's Refuges, Family VIP Services.

A portrait of one of Aotearoa’s greatest living artists by one of our greatest documentary filmmakers.

The Kids Sing is the annual school choral festival for children up to Year 8.

Historian Michael Fowler will give an illustrated talk on the history of Hastings own version of Disneyland - the predecessor to Splash Planet.

Historian Michael Fowler will give an illustrated talk on the history of Hastings own version of Disneyland - Fantasyland the predecessor to Splash Planet.

FOTOFEST is back for it's 4th year, bringing the best of photography from both local and national photographers , to Hawke's Bay over two weeks, September 19th - October 3rd.

Seventh Wonder Performs FLEETWOOD MAC 50th Anniversary of Fleetwood Mac's Classic Line Up 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." This All - Star band mesmerizes with Fleetwood Mac's greatest hits including "Little Lies," "Gypsy," and "Say You Love Me." As one of the most influential bands in rock history, Fleetwood Mac's legacy spans over 100 million records sold worldwide, with their 1977 masterpiece "Rumours" achieving over 45 million copies sold.

Hastings Blossom Festival – celebrating 75 years!

Napier’s Biggest Street Party is back!

The Emerging Arts Advocates Programme will run between Thursday 9th Oct – Sunday 19th Oct - Please note that the times listed are indications only.

This exhibition invites you to experience a powerful tribute to one of our region’s most iconic cultural landmarks, the Toitoi Opera House.

ArtFest Heretaunga Kick off the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival in style at ArtFest Heretaunga - a free, fun-filled afternoon bursting with creativity, colour, and community.

Dick Frizzell has become a national icon for his pop art paintings and prints.

Come and celebrate the music of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers with By The Way, NZ's latest and greatest tribute band.

Taken from 70+ conversations had over three days during the HBAF 2022, this social theatre piece explores what it means to 'be at home' in Heretaunga.

Reconnect with past friends, pupils and colleagues in this beautiful venue in Central Hastings.

8/9 + 15/16 November, 10am - 4pm Join us for two weekends of creative magic as artists throw open the doors of their studios and welcome you in!

Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way?

HARVEST Hawke's Bay 2025 will once again celebrate Hawke's Bay, NZ's Food & Wine Country.

Have you ever wondered how it would feel to stand on the Opera House stage and look out towards the audience?