The wine group

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.

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Te Mata Estate was established here in 1896, specialising in high-quality wines of classical style.

The walkway project is led by the Whangawehi Catchment Management Group, a community initiative including Marae, landowners and agencies whose focus is to protect the Whangawehi stream.

Early Māori settlers Māori settled in Hawke’s Bay around 1250–1300 AD.

Winery Tours Hawke’s Bay will take you off the beaten track with an intimate and relaxed tour of boutique wineries.

All the Tours are tailormade, private and hosted by Juliet Harbutt, Master of cheese, founder of Jeroboams [wine & cheese shop in London] and award-winning food writer, who will collect you from your hotel and take you on a tour of her favourite places, makers, wineries and galleries.  As you travel through this region of outstanding natural beauty you will discover why Hawke’s Bay was recently named 11th Wine Capital of the world and why her individually curated tours receive 5*reviews.

Discover laid-back luxury at Kiwiesque Bring your people together at our stunning vineyard property.

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).

Situated in the iconic Art Deco National Tobacco Building, Ahuriri, Tony Bish Wines is Australasia's first producer dedicated solely to Chardonnay.

TOM Experience Discover Church Road TOM, our iconic range, through an intimate wine flight experience within the atmospheric surroundings of our underground museum.

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

Trinity Hill is an iconic New Zealand winery, celebrating over 25 years of world-class winemaking in the famed Gimblett Gravels District of Hawke’s Bay.

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.

The century-old Church Road Winery has earned a reputation as one of New Zealand’s premier function venues.

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.

Blackburn Ridge is the ideal country getaway.

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.

Insecure Delusion are back in the Bay at the famous Cabana to give Tool fans a fix with their tribute to the greats - whether you missed out on the real deal or just want to get out amongst Tool fans again for a night of the best rock songs around - Insecure Delusion are ready to deliver this May 2026!

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

Church Road Winery, renowned for being the first in New Zealand to craft exceptional quality Bordeaux-style red wine, pioneered the creation of the Hawke’s Bay wine industry.

Craggy Range is a family-owned winery established in 1998, and situated in the shadow of the spectacular Te Mata Peak in the premium wine growing area of Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.

Note: To create a more intimate, atmospheric, and exciting performance, the performance has moved from the Opera House Stage to the Old Dress Circle Foyer.

Linden Estate enjoys the warm climate of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand's most versatile wine growing region.

This school holiday, step into the cozy workshop of Tommy and Peachy Cobbler—a hardworking couple with big hearts but empty pockets.

Recipient of Three Hats, Chef of the Year, and the coveted title of Winery Restaurant of the Year in the 2025 Cuisine Good Food Awards, Craggy Range Restaurant offers a warm and memorable experience, looking out on the spectacular backdrop of Te Mata Peak.

Set amongst the world famous Art Deco Precinct in Napier, next to Clive Square and opposite Napier's Municipal Theatre, expressotel is conveniently situated, whether you're visiting for business or pleasure.

The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other and let’s paint a masterpiece!

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.

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

200km of easy-riding trails lead to more than 50 locations to taste, see and experience the best of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand's Food and Wine Country.  The Hawke's Bay Trails are a genuine year-round cycling experience, with a network of mostly off-road limestone trails which are suitable in almost all weather conditions - although to be fair, you're likely to encounter mostly sunshine in Hawke's Bay!

Our Hawke's Bay Tours .

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

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.

Welcome to the Askerne Estate Winery, a single estate winery situated in the winegrowing region of Havelock North.

Living Together: The Story of De Warren is a documentary about the establishment of Housing Cooperative De Warren.

Living Together: The Story of De Warren is a documentary about the establishment of Housing Cooperative De Warren.

Breckenridge Lodge is the perfect gourmet experience for the discerning traveler.

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

Waterfront dining, casual menus, wine & craft beer – Gastro Pub.

Like a chameleon changing its colour to match its environment, our Cellar Door transforms into a wine bar to suit the experience you seek.

Mates Travel offers Luxury tours designed to showcase the very best of Hawke's Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Paritua …authentic, premium wines from the heart of the Hawkes Bay Wine Region in the Bridge Pa Triangle Wine District.

Radburnd Cellars was established in 2017 by renowned winemaker Kate Radburnd, with the single purpose of making her very best wine from each vintage without compromise.

Truly a one-of-a-kind wine tasting experienceOur Heretaunga Studio is a space full of stories that becomes a portal through which we take you on a sensory journey.With your own personal sommelier and storyteller to guide you, you’ll be taken on an exploration of three New Zealand wine regions sampling limited production wines from our family of fine wine brands — Smith & Sheth CRU, Pyramid Valley and Lowburn Ferry.

The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other and let’s paint a masterpiece!

Nestled behind the hedge above the winery, the fully renovated rustic Homestead has become a sprawling family accommodation full of character and atmosphere.

In the heart of Havelock North, in the courtyard behind Porters Hotel, you’ll find the Smith & Sheth CRU Cellar Door and Wine Lounge, and the Heretaunga Wine Studio.Walking into our urban tasting room in the heart of Havelock North isn’t just about tasting wine.

In 1992 Unison began to grow from the harsh dry river stone soils of the Gimblett Gravels.

This 10-hectare block is located at the base of Pukeora Scenic Road, Waipukurau and has a number of well-maintained tracks and bridges meandering through established and newly planted trees and plaques placed in memory of the community's loved ones.

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

We’re back to round off the summer with another session of Vertical Horizons.

K-Pop Live is the ultimate high-energy concert experience, delivering a vibrant celebration of music, dance, and performance.

Get ready for a great night of music, good company and delicious wine at Crab Farm Winery as White Chapel Jak return for another unforgettable evening.

Advintage is one of New Zealand’s largest and most respected wine retailers.

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.

Hawke’s Bay Experiences showcases the landscapes, wineries, producers and personalities that make the region a Great Wine Capital.

Title: Relay for Life Hawke's Bay 2026 - Winter Indoor Edition Relay for Life is back - and this time, we're bringing it indoors.

CMNZ is honoured to usher into the world the John Psathas Group.

Since 1982, we've been showing visitors around our beautiful region.

Are you ready for a whole new kind of adventure?Do you love cracking codes, uncovering secrets, and testing your mind under pressure?

To the east of Hawke's Bay wine country in the North Island, Rosewood Cape Kidnappers sits on an incredible 6,000-acre peninsula, with unforgettable vistas of the vast Pacific Ocean.

This 1500-acre body of water is owned and managed by Whakakī Lake Trust, who are dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the wetland environment.  Whakakī Lagoon is the largest and easternmost of a string of lagoons which run close to the northern cost of Hawke Bay.

The #1 Ladies Night Out, Breaking Records Worldwide Magic Men Australia is taking over the world, breaking attendance records across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, U.S South America and Canada, including over 6,500 screaming ladies at a single Ladies Night.

Every milestone.

Black Barn Vineyards in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand offers seventeen luxury properties for nightly vacation rental.

Coastal Wine Cycles is a young, dynamic, fun company.

Elephant Hill is a luxury, boutique winery and vineyard estate, located on the idyllic Te Awanga coast in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.

We are an independent boutique cinema by the seashore in Ahuriri, Napier.

Omatua offers a relaxed, comfortable accommodation and function venue nestled in the stunning Rissington valley, overlooking the Mangaone river.

Parkers Apartments offers beautifully self-contained spaces to locate yourself during your stay to Napier, Hawkes Bay.

Ludlow Farmstay offers you bed and breakfast accommodation in an Authentic Farm Cottage, situated in private surroundings on 660 ha extensive cropping, beef and lamb finishing farm.

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

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.

Introducing Vinotech: Tasting room, wine bar and bottle store located right in the centre of town at award-winning Bistronomy.  The downtown cellar door where you can taste and compare hundreds of wines under one roof. A unique opportunity to buy from a selection of 250 wines from New Zealand and around the world.  Our talented Sommeliers create the tasting flights for you.

Join us on the lawn for six Sundays of great local music, good food, and easy summer afternoons.

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

We are a boutique vineyard close to Havelock North in Hawke's Bay.

Shed Five Thirty Estate has recovered from being ravaged by Cyclone Gabrielle in Feb 2023.

Our winery is set in the Bridge Pa Triangle in sunny Hawke's Bay.

Things to be aware of: Drive on the left-hand side of the road and give way when you turn right.

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.

Welcome to Hygge!

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

Ari is a modern Mediterranean-inspired restaurant located in the heart of Hastings CBD.

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

Taniwha is a working farm with a 120-year old homestead and house wrapped in farmland with 20 acres of glorious trees, ponds and in spring time, the most incredible display and variety of daffodils.  It is no wonder this is a popular spot for weddings!

Enjoy a relaxing stay at the ASURE Colonial Lodge Motel.

Cobden Garden is the perfect bed and breakfast retreat in Napier, offering a warm welcome and generous hospitality in an elegant colonial villa.

A voyage of discovery on Napier's Iconic Art Deco Buses Belle and Veronica, our two stunning Art Deco buses, are available for hire for any occasion.

At Napier City Bike Hire & Tours, we invite visitors to discover all the Hawke's Bay's treasures by bike.

The 'Ōtāne Village Artisan Market - just off the beaten track' is an unincorporated community group administered by volunteer artisans with the purpose of encouraging and growing the handmade creativity of local designers, artists and craftspeople, through a carefully curated artisan market event on the 3rd Sunday of each month.

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.

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.

April is the 2nd Friday due to Good Friday on the First Friday of the month, 5-7 pm.

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

Join Hastings High School Old Girls Netball Club, the oldest Netball Club in the country, for a special opportunity to celebrate 100 years of club netball.

In the late ’60s and ’70s, a group of architects landed in Vermont with big ideas and a simple plan: to stop just designing buildings and start making them.

In the late ’60s and ’70s, a group of architects landed in Vermont with big ideas and a simple plan: to stop just designing buildings and start making them.

With its beautiful setting on the corner of West & Customs Quay and breathtaking views of the water, Madame Social promises to deliver a unique dining and social experience that artfully blends the rich and diverse flavours of modern Asian cuisine with a funky European twist.

With more than 96 years’ experience in the transport industry, Tranzit Coachlines is proud to be New Zealand’s largest family-owned…

Explore Napier’s fascinating townscape of the 1930s, born out of the Napier Earthquake of 1931.

Australia’s Hottest Six-Packs are heading to NZ for one night only!

CAST GLASS – 3-DAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOP Create your own bespoke lead crystal glass.  BIRDS, BOWLS and BUD VASES  Join glass artist Lou Mathieson for a hands-on, creative cast glass experience and learn the beautiful lost-wax casting process.

Australia’s Hottest Six-Packs are heading to NZ for one night only!

By following the Tiaki Promise, you are making a commitment to New Zealand.

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Discover award-winning Mangapapa Hotel's gastronomic delights for a truly magnificent Hawke's Bay food and wine experience.

Oak Estate Cellar Door & Kitchen is a boutique winery located in the Bridge Pa Triangle along the cycle way on Ngatarawa Road.

We are Roam.

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

The film for April is Àma Gloria (2023), PG - 84 minutes, Drama, French with English subtitles Cleo is six years old, has a myopic look and has been madly in love with Gloria, her nanny, since she was born.

Join us on Saturday the 23rd of May from 6pm for a live music night with Funk n Soul Family!

Bistronomy is our cosy neighbourhood Restaurant serving European inspired dishes, alongside Vinotech a downtown wine shop with a large selection…

Honest food with a sophisticated, modern twist and an emphasis on local, seasonal flavours.  Malo is open 7 days for lunch, bites and dinner in the heart of Havelock North.

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

Kura Tikanga is a one-day workshop opportunity to explore the foundational concepts of Māori customs and values in a supportive, interactive setting.

Kura Tikanga is a one-day workshop opportunity to explore the foundational concepts of Māori customs and values in a supportive, interactive setting.

Enjoy 9 holes Golf or 18 holes FootGolf in our beautiful public course.  Talk to us about having a function at APC including golf or footgolf.

Mary's is a neighbourhood restaurant by Craggy Range, located in the heart of Havelock North village.  Offering a full a la carte menu filled with bistro-style classics, nostalgic favourites and some new delicious inventions alongside an ever-changing list of cocktails, mocktails, local spirits and beer - and of course, Craggy Range wine.