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Tue 19 Jan - Tue 6 DecFestivals & Lifestyle
Rhythm and Rhymes
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Clive Community Market
A vibrant collection of local artisans offering you a huge variety of their amazing handcrafted goods
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Art for Tots
A fun art experience for under-fives, consisting of playful art conversations or whimsical storytelling and hands-on art-making
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Exhibitions
Breaking the frame: New lines of enquiry by Leanne Morrison
Hard-edged paintings with startling precision and dramatic shapes, is how Hawke’s Bay artist Leanne Morrison’s artworks have been described
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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
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Performing Arts
Hawkes Bay Comedy Open Mic
Hawkes Bay Comedy Open Mic nights provide budding comedians with a safe place to strut their stuff and experienced comics a place to try new material
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience
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Festivals & Lifestyle
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
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Exhibitions
Nature Culture
The relationship between humankind and nature has long provided an aesthetic and philosophical context for art making
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Exhibitions
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
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Performing Arts
Hastings Music Society Concert
Each month the Hastings Music Society presents varied concerts that feature a selection of predominantly classical music from local Hawkes bay musicians, singers, soloists, chamber groups, choirs, big bands and orchestras
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Community Lunch
Whether you have ever visited All Saints' before or not, you are welcome to join us for one of our fortnightly community lunches
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Messy Church
Messy Church is a chance for families, young and old to engage with the message of Jesus in a fun and creative way
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Sustainable Fashion Market
My Walk In Wardrobe is Wellington's own sustainable fashion market
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Performing Arts
Baby Bounce
Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun
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Performing Arts
Tech Taster
Tech Tasters is a time when kids can come and try out some of the tech we use in our programming
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Performing Arts
Baby Bounce
Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun
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Performing Arts
Storytime
Storytime is a half-hour - forty-five-minute programme of songs and various picture books from our collection being read
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Connect Music | Pre School Music Programme
Connect Music is a preschool music and dance programme for any children under the age of 5
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Re-New Sustainable HB Markets
At the seasonal Re-New Sustainable Markets you can display and sell your sustainable products or services
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Exhibitions
Landscapes of Loss: Lisa Chandler
"Mostly it is loss which teaches us about the worth of things
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Summer Sessions
30 Saturday Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the Summer season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- Shirt & Skirt
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
- Ben Throp
- Scarlett Eden
Kickback and relax and listen to the chilled sounds of local talents while sipping away on some of our boutique wines and beers in the vines
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Mack and The Three Wise Birds
Come and join Fraser Mack from 7pm by the ocean! Relax, socialise, soak up the atmosphere while Mack entertains you with his dynamic and distinctive sound influenced by blues, rock, folk and flamenco
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Exhibitions
Silver Shadows: the story of Marineland
A visit to Marineland was always something special, a treat, an adventure - the first on the agenda when visiting family or holidaying in Hawke's Bay
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Mack at the Filter Room
Join Mack at one of the premium ale and cider houses in the Bay and order from a menu packed with plenty of options as you treat yourself to a taste sensation from the wide range of locally crafted beers and ciders
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Pop-Up Kids Market
Join us at Havelock North's only regular second-hand market with stalls selling quality preloved baby and kid's clothing, toys, books, nursery items and more
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Mack and The 3 Wise Birds
Come and join Fraser Mack in among Hawkes Bay orchards
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Exhibitions
Ki Uta, Ki Tai - Atareta Rerekohu Black
Ki Uta, Ki Tai
Atareta Rerekohu Black
Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, Ngāti Ruapani, Ngai Tūhoe,
Tā Imi Moriori
Atareta Rerekohu Black came to Te Matau a Maui to complete research for Ki Uta, Ki Tai
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Bee Encounter
Meet us at the Arataki Honey Visitor Centre where you will be kitted out with overalls, beekeeping veils and gloves then taken to visit an onsite hive
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Late Night Which Craft
Take time out for you on a Thursday night to join with a community of crafters
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Sports & Outdoors
Flaxmere parkrun
Flaxmere parkrun hold free, weekly, 5km timed events every Saturday at 8am at Flaxmere Park for you to run, walk, or jog at your preferred pace
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Fraser Mack
Book yourself a treat when you book a table at Crab Farm Winery
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Church Road Live Gwen Summer Session 2022
Church Road Winery are excited to be back this Summer with the Live Gwen Summer Sessions
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Exhibitions
Anniversaries Exhibition by Jo Blogg at Boyd-Dunlop Gallery
Anniversaries
17th Oct - 8th Nov, 2022
Exhibition by Jo Blogg at Boyd-Dunlop Gallery
Opening Thursday 20th October, 5-7pm
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Performing Arts
Beginners Argentine Tango
Beginners Argentine Tango 6-Week Course
Hola! The Napier Tango Club is hosting an introduction to Argentine Tango (Tango Argentino)
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Exhibitions
The Garden Exhibition by Leben Young
The Garden
Exhibition by Leben Young on show at Ahuriri Contemporary
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Mack at Gods Own
Mack is always rapt to spend the afternoon at one of his favourite venues, GodsOwn Brewery
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Sports & Outdoors
Beginners Ebike Info Seminar
Curious and want to learn more about ebikes?
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Dinovember Find a Dino in the Library!
Dinovember - it's the month when Dinosaurs all over the world get up to mischief at night!
Kids can hunt down our Dinosaur hiding in each of the libraries every day this month!
It’ll be RAAAAWRRsome!
Kids - you can also join us with your favourite dinosaur friend for a raptor-ous Storytime at Havelock North Library 1pm on Saturday 26th November
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Exhibitions
Colour & Form by Julia Godfree
These handcrafted porcelain vessels are created by Julia using the Japanese ceramic technique, Nerikomi, and are made with hand pigmented porcelain
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Exhibitions
Collation by Sandra Howlett
Artist Sandra Howlett is currently the Head of Arts at Sacred Heart College Napier and has been teaching Visual Art in the secondary setting for 29 years
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
The Teen Brain - NAPIER
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
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Espresso Maestro Workshop
Learn the art of the perfect brew with the Firsthand coffee home espresso skills workshop using top of the range La Marzocco equipment at the Firsthand Roastery
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! An Elemental Journey
An evening to remember, celebrating the launch of Elephant Hill’s summer offering with their special SEA EARTH & STONE wines, we invite you to experience an immersive and interactive journey of the elements
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! A night with Emma Galloway
An evening to nourish your mind, your soul and of course your appetite, you won’t want to miss your chance to sit down with Emma Galloway, of My Darling Lemon Thyme, at the iconic property "The Grand Old Duchess of Cape South"
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Which Chardonnay?: CANCELLED
Be a part of the dinner diagnostic for an evening of incredible food, wine and fun
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Boutique Wines, Boutique Club: CANCELLED
The private Hawke's Bay Club invites you to this special wine tasting with award-winning Hawke's Bay winery Petane
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Bubbly Club: CANCELLED
Ever dreamed of living the lifestyle of the rich and famous? Well, here’s your chance! The Urban Winery are throwing a party befit of the most glamourous with an evening of French Grande Marque Champagne and luxurious seafood canapes
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Leaving Jackson - The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show
Fall into the ring of fire in this unforgettable music concert dedicated to the music, love and lives of Johnny Cash and June Carter
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Sports & Outdoors
Ōmakere Coastal Hill Country Walk
A simply stunning way to take in the breath-taking landscape of Central Hawke’s Bay
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Flemish Giant Club of NZ - All Breeds Show
All Breeds 3 Star Show Judged by Rose Sparrow
Show is held within the rules of the Rabbit Council of NZ
Gold coin donation
Public entry begins at 10am (we suggest arriving before 1pm to guarantee the best experience, as the show will close once all judging has been completed)
Pet show for all pet rabbits welcome
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Out of the Picnic Bag
Prepare to wow your friends with newfound picnic prowess after this hands-on workshop at Farmhouse Kitchen
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Street Fiesta
Travel the world without leaving Hawke’s Bay thanks to E
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Artist Floor Talk: Jonathan Kay
Join us to hear artist Jonathan Kay talk about his exhibition Ice Field
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Grand Long Lunch
What’s better than long lingering lunches in Food and Wine Country? How about a long lingering lunch set in stunning secret location, with five-courses devised by five leading chefs?
Sound like you? Then welcome to the inaugural F
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! RM's Aotearoa vs JK's Italy
Put Rod McDonald + Sir John Kirwan in the same Cellar Door and what do you get? A New Zealand vs Italian wine-off with plenty of banter, tall stories and delicious wine talk!
Join them for a long lunch while they compare wines from John's family wine business (jk14wines) and ours (Te Awanga Estate), including a pre-release tasting of one of Te Awanga's new summer wines
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Bistro@Bish
Tony Bish is turning his cellar door into a Bistro!
Prepare for a delightfully lazy lunch of four courses and a range of stunning Hawke’s Bay wines
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Best of the Würst
Come one, come all for a summer soirée on the lawn at Peak House
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Show Me Shorts - The Sampler
Enjoy a variety of highlights from this year’s Show Me Shorts Film Festival
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Devils Elbow 'Riverlands EP Release'
Devils Elbow 'Riverlands' EP Release Show
w/ Special Guests:
Music Dog
Spooky Skeletons
Saturday November 5, 2022
@ Common Room
227 Heretaunga Street, Hastings
Tickets: $10
Door Sales; $15
Doors; 7:30pm
Music: 8:30pm
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Bao-Bunderful
Join tutor Jie Pang on for a masterclass of China’s Sichuan flavours
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Expressions of Local
Wallingford’s Christopher Stockdale and Kate Radburnd of Radburnd Cellars team up to bring you a food and wine offering that is deeply focused on Hawke's Bay produce
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Rose Sunday 2022
Rose Sunday returns to the beautiful Rose Gardens
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Carpark Taco Party
The Carpark Taco Party is back in Napier’s CBD, dishing out street tacos, wine and beer all afternoon and into the evening
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! A Chardonnay Showcase
Join Jordyn Harper and Jason Lambert, the young guns of wine from Smith & Sheth and Pyramid Valley, in a masterclass of epic Chardonnay proportions
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Vive La France
Askerne Winery and The Boat Ramp Eatery join forces to create an afternoon of classic French-style cuisine
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Bish and Fish
Bish and Fish is the perfect way to chase away those Sunday night blues
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Hawke's Bay Flavour; World Class Cocktails
Join us for a night of world class cocktails, featuring the World’s #22 Best Bar located in Sydney, Australia
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Caffeinated Cocktails with Martin Hudak
Come and learn from one of the world’s greatest bartenders
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Ciné-club Amélie 20th Anniversary Restored Version
Group booking bonus - RSVP (at https://www
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hawke's Bay Heritage Awards
Join us on 9 November 2022 in celebrating those individuals and organisations who preserve, conserve and promote our regions heritage
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Hats off to Des
It’s will be a delicious reunion at Central Fire Station when Sam Clark brings his former mentor, teacher and The Hilton’s Culinary Director Des Harris to Hawke’s Bay for F
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Performing Arts
Comedy: Crossing The Ditch. Chris (The Bloke) Franklin
Comedy: Crossing The Ditch
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Glow in the Dark Paint Night - Night Wolves
Paintvine After Dark is New Zealand’s first glow-in-the-dark paint party!
Grab a drink in one hand, a brush in the other and get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going with ultra-violet lights, neon lights, glow-in-the-dark paint, a DJ and nothing but laughs all night long!
This is the perfect unique night out for those looking for something a little different
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! For the Love of Honey
Arataki Honey is opening its doors so you can follow the honey story from the hive to table
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! A Napier Passeggiata
In South Italy, passeggiata happens every evening between 5pm and 8 pm
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Hawke's Bay A&P Bayleys Wine Awards
The Hawke’s Bay A&P Bayleys Wine Awards showcases, identifies, promotes and celebrates excellence in the viticulture sector throughout the Hawke’s Bay region
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Napier CBD La Passeggiata Cocktail Walk
La Passeggiata happens every evening between about 5pm and 8pm in Italy
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Beyond Botanicals
Guided by history, 'Beyond Botanicals - An Evening of Gin' will take you on a journey to explore and experience the evolution of gin over the decades
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Las Mary's
For one night only, Mary's is serving up insanely delectable Mexican fare and making your most colourful, and delicious dreams come true
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! The Magic of Fire
Spend the evening sipping a celestial cocktail of great friendship, fire and food!
Under the golden hues of sunset at Mangapapa, our kitchen maestro, Chef Kim will use the magical element of fire to enhance the natural characteristics of amazing Hawke's Bay produce
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Performing Arts
CMNZ presents The Seasons
German-born British composer Max Richter takes us on a journey through his re-imagined landscape of Vivaldi’s pictorial masterpiece The Four Seasons
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Exhibitions
Further Afield Exhibition Opening by John Lancashire
You are invited to the opening of 'Further Afield,' an exhibition showcasing the enchanting oils of blooming floral scenes by Hawke's Bay artist John Lancashire - otherwise recognised as The Monday Painter
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Exhibitions
Anything Goes! by Helen Dynes Painters Group
Tuesday mornings at Creative Arts Napier are filled with happiness and talent as the men and woman of Helen Dyne’s painting group gather to work on their diverse collective of outstanding canvases
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Exhibitions
Further Afield - Exhibition by John Lancashire
Visit Boyd-Dunlop Gallery and view 'Further Afield,' exhibition showcasing the enchanting oils of blooming floral scenes by Hawke's Bay artist John Lancashire - otherwise recognised as The Monday Painter
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Festivals & Lifestyle
StockCo Blast In The Park 2022: CANCELLED
The StockCo Blast In the Park is Hawkes Bay's biggest and best annual fireworks event!
Held in the Havelock North Village at Anderson Park, this family community event is run by Havelock North Primary School as one of their main fundraising events
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Community Food Fair: POSTPONED
Forget about planning dinner
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! 125 Exceptional Years
Church Road Winery turns 125 years in 2022
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Absolutely Singularly Fabulous!: CANCELLED
"People can end up living solo for any number of reasons — widowed, separated, kids have left home
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Golden Drams
Every once in a while, a whisky comes along that shines brighter than most
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! A Taste of Te Awanga The Golden Years of Chardonnay
Experience the original & enduring taste of Te Awanga with this evening degustation at Clearview Estate Winery
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Performing Arts
Salsa Cubano Workshop
Hawkes Bay Latin Dance Club is proud to present Salsa Cubano Dance Workshops with Raffa! (Salsa Fusion Wellington) -Son De Cuba- Raffa needs no introduction as is already well established as a Dance instructor, and performer !!!
Workshop dates - Friday 11-11-2022 -7pm- -9pm - all levels
Workshop dates - Saturday - 12-11-2022 -12-2pm - all levels
Cost $40 pp or $70 pp for both Workshops
Venue 39 Marine Parade Napier 4110 -inquiries 0275829925
Limited places - bookings only RSVP with us! ❤️
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Performing Arts
Ria Hall and the NZSO - Napier
This very special concert combines the power of the NZSO, the precision of renowned conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya, and the passion of Ria Hall, one of Aotearoa’s most exciting artists
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Car Boot Sale
Car Boot Sale (and more)
Come get some bargains!
White elephant, treasures, toys, books, food and more
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Madd Fun Kite and Picnic Day
Another MADD fun family day out
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Napier Wellbeing & Vegan Market 2022
Our popular and famous Hawke's Bay Napier Wellbeing and Vegan Market 2022! Everyone welcome and invited
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Artist floor Talk: Virginia Leonard
Join us to hear artist Virginia Leonard discuss beauty, pain and shame through her work
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Hawke's Bay Craft Beer and Food Festival: POSTPONED
From the producers of the Auckland and Dunedin Craft Beer & Food Festivals, comes another exciting new reason to head to the Hawke’s Bay this Spring
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Flavours of Portugal
In this hands-on culinary event, F
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Gisborne Civic Brass Band presents a Matinee Brass Concert
Gisborne Civic Brass Band presents "Matinee Brass Concert Series"
St Paul's Church, Wairoa, Hawkes Bay, 2:00 pm to 3:30pm
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Tattinger Oyster & Whitebait Street Bar
The world-famous in Havelock North Advintage car park bar is back for summer FAWC! 2022
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Festivals & Lifestyle
The Enchanted Ball Supporting Te Mata Park
12 November 2022
Secret Location
The Enchanted Ball supporting Te Mata Park
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Napier Social Rock 'n' Roll Birthday Hop
Between 7pm and 10pm on Saturday 12th November 2022 the Napier Social Rock 'n' Roll Club at the Napier RSA, Vautier Street, Napier, celebrates its Birthday Hop and proudly presents SHANE AND THE SHAZAM BAND
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Performing Arts
Curtain Call 2
Come and celebrate the end of 2022 with us! Join us this November 12th for Curtain Call 2, a showcase of beautiful Hawkes Bay performers and a few guests
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Performing Arts
Blood Of The Lamb
Contains Sensitive Material
Blood of the Lamb – the last play by foremost New Zealand playwright Bruce Mason, was first performed over 25 years ago
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Concerts & Gig Guide
C-26 Salsa Band & Latin Party
Come and dance your socks off with C-26 Salsa Band and Jorge DJ-Latino
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Son de Cuba 100% Cuban Quartet returns to Napier
The boys are very excited to be invited back to Napier yet again
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Sunday Cycle with Nici Wickes
Join everyone’s favourite foodie and cookbook author Nici Wickes for a culinary cycling adventure through the stunning Cape Kidnappers coastline and along the Tukituki River
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! at the Races
Hawke's Bay Racing and Waipukurau Jockey Club host the best Christmas end of year party full of delicious food and quality Hawke’s Bay wine
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Ka kai tahi tātou i te hakari/We will eat the feast
Fleur from Moeraki coming up from the South
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Plane Long Lunch: CANCELLED
Dine between 80 metres of 111 year old English Plane Trees for the first ever Mission Long Lunch on the iconic tree-lined driveway
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! No Menu. No Complications
Enjoy an intimate, elevated dining experience as Giulio Sturla, Cuisine Magazine’s Chef of the Year 2018, brings his artistic mastery to the Black Barn River Room overlooking the Tukituki Valley and Te Mata Peak
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Performing Arts
Spooky Symphony with the NZSO - Napier
Join the NZSO as narrator Karen O'Leary (What We Do In The Shadows, Wellington Paranormal) leads you through a mysterious tale while the NZSO performs some of the most magical, spooky, creepy, or just outright monstrous music ever written
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Memories - moments in time through the spectrum of song
A program of beautiful songs which evoke moments in our lives and events in the world
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Sports & Outdoors
Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers vs Birkenhead United
Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers welcome Birkenhead from Auckland to Bluewater Stadium for their final home game of the National League season
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! The Garden Party
Be one of the very first to enjoy the spoils of Craggy Range’s expanded organic kitchen garden at the iconic winery’s Garden Party
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Exhibitions
1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake Exhibition
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down
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Exhibitions
Urns for Unwanted Limbs and Other Things: Virginia Leonard
“An urn to hold a foot, a left leg, a shameful limp, abdominal fat, double chins, in-laws, daughters who are woke, or mothers who are not woke enough
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Exhibitions
Icebound: Jonathan Kay
Icebound is a photographic exhibition by Jonathan Kay
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
HB Music Hub Mentoring Session: Nicnak Media & Theia
We have the final exclusive mentoring session for the year with Paula Yeoman from NicNak Media and artist Theia who will be discussing release plans and promotion for your music
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Sculpt & Sip - Elephant Ring Holder
Sip and Sculpt the night away with Paintvine! In this fun tactile workshop, our expert artists will guide you step-by-step to create a quirky hand-made clay sculpture, with your own personalised touch
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Performing Arts
On The Right Track
On The Right Track
by Tim Hambleton
Directed by David Brock
It is 1981
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Performing Arts
Swan Lake
The Royal Czech Ballet will visit New Zealand for the first time with Swan Lake
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Threestyle Thirstdayz Ep.58 (Ft Ben Jacobs)
We're absolutely fizzing for this coming weeks Threestyle Thirstdayz session bringing some serious heat with our 56th guest Ben Jacobs
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Performing Arts
Peak Comedy November
Now on Friday nights! Finish your working week with a naughty laugh and relax into the weekend
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Hygge's Wine Match Dinner with Te Mata Estate
The Christmas bells are ringing, the festive season is looming and what better to celebrate with friends, family or works mates than sitting in the sunset with a glass of wine in hand and delicious plates of food delivered caringly to your seat while you hear about what makes our friends at Te Mata Estate winery one of the most delicious and delectable wine producers in New Zealand
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Performing Arts
Aladdin
Message from Waipawa Musical & Dramatic Club
UPDATE- OPENING NIGHT SATURDAY 19th 7:30pm
*** It is with a heavy heart that I have to advise all our ticket holders that we are unable to open “Aladdin” Fri 18th or Saturday Matinee, due to a key cast member sustaining an injury that will not allow them to perform
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA
It’s time to secure your seats to the ABBA show everyone loves and adores! The world’s premier live ABBA tribute is back by popular demand!
Far from being ‘just another cover band’, Dancing Queen: A Tribute To ABBA is a full-scale concert production featuring more than two hours of fun, energetic musical performances with a live backing band, replica costumes, theatrical lighting and effects and all the dancing an ABBA fan can handle
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Racing - Must Be The Moon Tour
Racing’s sophomore album ‘Must Be The Moon’ is dropping on September 30
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Sports & Outdoors
Bay Skate Bowl Comp - Skateboarding
We are pumped to be hosting our 2022 Bowl Comp
This will be our 4th annual bowl comp and for the first time in a long time we don't have to worry about any restrictions
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Summer Sessions with MacK at the Abbey
Kick back and relax and listen to the chilled sounds of local talents while sipping away on some of our boutique wines and beers in the vines
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Going For Gold
The Hawkes Bay Rowing Club are excited to announce the launch of our ‘Going for Gold’ campaign to help raise funds for the Clive-based club where many rowing careers began
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Rock the Bay 2022
The Reid O’Leary Charitable Trust Presents “Rock-The-Bay 2022
Support your local community and come join us at The Black Barn 0n November 19th to "Rock the Bay"
“2022 is the inaugural Rock-the-Bay annual concert featuring Kiwi Rock Legends "Devilskin", triple platinum-selling "The Feelers" and the up-and-coming Kiwi rock trio "Capital Theatre"
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Performing Arts
Swan Lake
The Royal Czech Ballet will visit New Zealand for the first time with Swan Lake
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Rude Boyz - Reggae Party
Hawkes Bay favourite reggae band The Rude Boyz are returning to Hawkes Bay favourite bar - The Common Room, Hastings
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Pitch Black
After two years of being stuck on opposite sides of the world, Pitch Black have been re-united, and are pleased to present the Exodus tour this November
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Napier Sunday Market
Every Sunday from 7 o'clock in the morning until 1 o'clock in the afternoon you can enjoy the variety and atmosphere of Napier City coming alive
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Sports & Outdoors
Flemington Mud Run
Mud filled fun day
Food and drinks for sale
Plenty of prizes for best dressed
A great day out!
Registrations open from 8
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Sports & Outdoors
Guthrie Smith Arboretum visit
Pack up a picnic or bring a sausage to sizzle on the barbecue, bring the family and visit this magnificent Arboretum at the Guthrie Smith Outdoor Education Centre, Tutira
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Taikura Steiner School Fete
A wonderful way to begin the festive season
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Travel the World - Italian Long Lunch Cooking Workshop
Travel The World Long Lunch In Italy Hands-on Cooking Workshop
Hands-on workshop, preparing 5 dishes
Menu TBC
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Performing Arts
Icons, Innovators & Inspirations
Sophie Jean Dance Company welcomes you to our 2022-year end show, “Icons, Innovators & Inspirations”!
Our dancers have been working hard to present to you a night of dances based on famous iconic innovators
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Festivals & Lifestyle
MTG Movie Club - 80's Classics
Join us at MTG for our monthly Movie Club
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Performing Arts
"Tis The Season Of Love" The Linden Singers of Hawkes Bay
The Linden Singers are pleased to advise you of their upcoming concert
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Performing Arts
A Choral Feast: Cantare Chamber Choir
Cantare is an auditioned Chamber Choir under the direction of Joseph Christensen
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Sports & Outdoors
BLACKCAPS v India 3rd T20
This summer the stars will shine!
White ball cricket against world powerhouse India, a day-night Test against England, and six inbound touring teams – these are just some of the highlights of a jam-packed NZC home international schedule
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Sports & Outdoors
BLACKCAPS v INDIA T20 - Catered Hospitality Lounge: SOLD OUT
Watch the big-hitting action between two of the world's best T20 teams from the ***best seats*** when the BLACKCAPS take on INDIA at Napier's McLEAN PARK - 7
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Orokohanga Music Trust Concert
Mark your calendars - we would love you to join us for our performance at Toitoi Opera House
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Exhibitions
Nga Hoa Pākehā Art Exhibition
Nga Hoa Pākehā Art Exhibition
We are living in a topsy turvy world
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Olive Oil Tasting
Juliet Harbutt Master of Cheese will lead an immersive tasting session on Olive Oil
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Wine Books and More Book Lovers Night
Join us for a relaxed evening presentation of new and upcoming books! The evening will include book selections from library staff and guest speakers, and an interview with guest author Nafanua Kersel
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Wine Nights at Cone & Flower - Presenting Gamay: CANCELLED
Cone & Flower is introducing Wine Nights, a series of wine tastings focusing on a particular wine style
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Quiz 'Like the Boss' - Making a Difference Together
Don’t miss this Quiz night with a difference
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Picnic Cinema Outdoor Movies: Lightyear
Grab your picnic & your pals, and come to watch a movie under the summer skies at one of our three beautiful outdoor Hawke's Bay locations!
Lightyear
PG
Genre: Family
Movie length: 1:45
Starring: Chris Evans, Taika Waititi, James Brolin, Keke Palmer
Director: Angus Maclane
Synopsis
Pixar’s Toy Story people have done it again: legendary space ranger Buzz Lightyear saves the galaxy in a mission that takes him and his motley crew him to infinity – and beyond…
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Exhibitions
Creative Arts Napier Christmas Makers Market Opening
The 2022 Christmas Makers Market promises to be the busiest ever, with CAN markets gaining in popularity more and more with every year
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Waipawa Primary School Twilight Gala
Whanau & Friends of Waipawa Primary School are putting on a fundraiser event at Waipawa Primary School
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Groove Armada Live + Hot Chip (DJ Set)
One of the globe's biggest electronic dance acts Groove Armada will be touring their full live band across New Zealand this Spring as part of their 25 Years farewell tour
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Indonesian Cooking Workshop
Pauline has created a whole new Indonesian themed menu, still a Dutch Rijsttafel; new recipe’s !!
Nasi Kuning, yellow rice!
Gado Gado, vegetables with eggs and Sataysauce
Beef Rendang or Tempeh&Tofu Rendang
Pangsit, fried wonton
Seroendeng
Pangsit Goreng
Dinner and Recipe booklet included
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 everything we believe good food can be, to nourish our bodies, to experience real ingredients and to share a delicious meal around our kitchen table
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Performing Arts
Battle in the Bay
Battle in the Bay is Hawke's Bay's only National Hip Hop Dance Competition
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Sports & Outdoors
Impact Pro Wrestling presents Flaxmere's Friday Fight Night
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its return to 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 nearly 20 years and has seen many of its talented wrestlers go on to perform in WWE, AEW, New Japan Pro Wrestling and more
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Picnic Cinema Outdoor Movies: Dr Strange In the Multiverse
Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness
M (violence)
Genre: Fantasy
Movie Length: 2:06
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Rachel Adams, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Director: Sam Raimi
Synopsis
Warning: this movie contains more action and more special effects than any other movie in any known or unknown universe
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Special Garage Sale
This is a special garage sale with all items at rock bottom prices as we're currently blessed with having a plentiful variety of items
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Bay View Market Day
ESKDALE SCHOOL's major fundraiser is the Bay View Market Day! Held on the last Saturday in November, it attracts thousands of people
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Learn to Meditate - day course
Learn to Meditate
day course with Birgit Saunders
'When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within' - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Dinovember!
Dinovember - it's the month when Dinosaurs all over the world get up to mischief at night!
Join us with your favourite dinosaur friend for a raptor-ous Storytime at Havelock North Library 1pm on Saturday 26th November
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Mozzarella, Feta and Haloumi Cheese Making Workshop
This workshop is postponed until there is a safe time for us to work together again
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Picnic Cinema Outdoor Movies: Sonic Hedgehog 2
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
PG
Genre: Family
Movie Length: 2:02
Starring: James Marsden, Jim Carrey, Idris Elba, Ben Schwartz
Director: Jeff Fowler
Synopsis
Whod’a thought that a blindingly fast blue hedgehog would be so amazing at saving the world? Jim Carrey’s evil Dr Robotnik and his sidekick Knuckles never saw him coming…
Reviews
“Dismiss it as another cash-in; you wouldn’t be wrong
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Sports & Outdoors
Impact Pro Wrestling presents "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 nearly 20 years and has seen many of its talented wrestlers go on to perform in WWE, AEW, New Japan Pro Wrestling and more
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Picnic Cinema Outdoor Movies: Top Gun - Maverick
Grab your picnic & your pals, and come to watch a movie under the summer skies at one of our three beautiful outdoor Hawke's Bay locations!
Top Gun: Maverick
M (violence, language)
Genre: Action
Movie Length: 2:11
Starring: Tom Cruise, Ed Harris, Jon Hamm, Miles Teller
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Synopsis
Tom Cruise
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Cellar Door Band (Neil Young Tribute) - Live
Calling all Neil Young fans!
Do not miss this opportunity to see an authentic group of quality musicians performing the music of Neil Young - spanning 40 years of his beautifully melodic unplugged tunes to his raw, powerful crazy horse madness, the Cellar Door Band will deliver a quality set of Neil Young classics
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Connected 2 - Drum and Bass Party
Connected Vol
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Sports & Outdoors
Mai Manu Bombing Competition
We are looking for the Hastings Manu Master? This is your chance to show off your Manu bomb skills!
If you think you are 'da bomb', you could be the Mai Manu King or Queen
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Vinyl Day
Don’t miss this very special Vinyl & Wine event in Napier! The greatest & latest on vinyl, the finest wines, the best in beer, beautiful venue, music magic… hearing favourite songs resonating from vinyl grooves is enchanting!
Sunday 27 November with Rockstuff Records ~ Vinyl Rules at The Urban Winery!
Vinyl Day happens monthly at The Urban Winery, on the last Sunday of the month… Bar/Restaurant will be open! Entry is Free!
We’d love to see you between 1 and 5 pm on the day
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Performing Arts
Afternoon Piano Recital
Afternoon piano recital by pianist Flemming Kristensen, 2
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Picnic Cinema Outdoor Movies: Sunday Double Bill Classic: CANCELLED
Sunday Double Bill
Pack a big picnic, have a Sunday lounge around with friends in Hastings' beautiful Cornwall Park and feast your eyes on a fabulous double bill: two movies for the price of one! Our Double Bill is very flexi with easy going Sundays in mind - come along for one or both
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Performing Arts
Evolve Dance Club - End of Year Performance
Welcome to the first ever Evolve Dance Club -End of Year Performance!
We are so excited to showcase the amazing talent our young people have in Central Hawkes Bay
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Picnic Cinema Outdoor Movies: No Time to Die: CANCELLED
James Bond: No Time to Die
M (violence, language, sex)
Genre: Action
Movie length:2:43
Starring: Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Lea Seydoux, Ben Wishaw, Ralph Fiennes
Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga
Synopsis
Is there anything better than a Bond movie on the big screen? Heart-stopping stunts, chest-thumping soundtrack, and the very last we’ll see of Daniel Craig as Bond
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Waiapu Cathedral Advent Carols: From Darkness to Light
Kicking off the start of this Festive Season is our Advent Carols Service
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
The 2022 Regional Lecture From the Macdiarmid Institute
How do you go from a Research Lab to a new start-up company? The topic for this year’s MacDiarmid Institute Regional Lecture Series is ‘To Industry and Beyond’, which focuses on pathways from science to industry
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Festivals & Lifestyle
HDL Discover a StoryWalk® this summer!
Hastings District Libraries Discover a StoryWalk® this summer!
Combine the benefits of walking with the educational benefits of reading, in a fun and engaging way
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Performing Arts
Badjelly the Witch
Badjelly was first published in 1973, and if you were a child in the 70's you would have grown up listening to it on the radio and being terrified of the way it was so beautifully told by Spike Milligan
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Performing Arts
Badjelly the Witch
Badjelly the Witch was first published in 1973
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Hawke's Bay Christmas Gospel Choir 2022
Christmas time is high season for singers
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Exhibitions
The Christmas Bazaar 2022
Once again 106 Russell Street South Hastings is a popular location, with the Christmas Art and Craft Bazaar at the Hastings Community Art Centre well underway! Held annually, The Christmas Bazaar offers hundreds of hand-crafted items for sale from local Hawke’s Bay artisans
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Santa's Grotto 2022
Bring your tamariki to visit Santa in the Tama Tūranga Huata room this December!
Open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in December, there’s plenty of opportunities to come meet Santa before he takes off to deliver treats to all the tamariki around Aotearoa
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Sanctuary Sounds Music Festival 2022
New Zealand's Biggest Little Festival!!
Sanctuary Sounds is a not-for-profit music festival showcasing an eclectic
mix of music from all over New Zealand and abroad
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Picnic Cinema Outdoor Movies: The Bad Guys
The Bad Guys
PG
Genre: Family/Action Comedy (animated)
Movie Length: 1:40
“The Bad Guys is an awful lot of fun
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
The Dark Cracks of Kemang - Book Launch by Jeremy Roberts
Creative Arts Napier are proud to be hosting the launch & book signing of local poet and writer Jeremy Roberts’ newly published book!
In 2013, poet Jeremy Roberts did something few of us have the guts to do: he looked at his Auckland life, decided he’d supported his musician daughter on enough gigs, and dared himself to squeeze in some adventure in the third quarter of his life
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Exhibitions
My Original Art Painting
I paint in an empathetic, realistic style, in a personal creative language documenting my descendants against a backdrop of dreamy natural landscapes
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Performing Arts
Bah, Humbug and The Spirit of Christmas Party
Come share the magic of this wonderful musical adaptation of everyone’s favorite Christmas classic! Bill Francoeur’s original music beautifully accompanies this uplifting retelling
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Picnic Cinema Outdoor Movies: Elvis
Grab your picnic & your pals, and come to watch a movie under the summer skies at one of our three beautiful outdoor Hawke's Bay locations!
Elvis
Genre: Musical Drama
M (Drug references)
Movie Length: 2:39
Starring: Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Richard Roxburgh,
Director: Baz Lurhmann
Synopsis
Baz Lurhmann’s style-fest of a pic combines a rockin’ sound track with fast-cutting visuals to create a guaranteed toe-tapper
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Sue Brown & the Wil Sargisson Trio
Fun night of music
With her soulful voice, Sue Brown is an all-around vocalist
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Vorsen
Vorsen are John Halvorsen (Gordons/Skeptics/Bailterspace), Hayden Ellis (Deaf), Steve Cochrane (Skank Attack/ Wazzo Ghoti/Uncools)
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Havelock Handmade Market
A great variety of stalls with locally made products by talented stallholders who set up behind Peak Pizza on Te Mata Road, Havelock North on the first Saturday of every month Feb-Dec each year
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Exhibitions
Tintype Photobooth
Photographer Adrian Cook brings his mobile darkroom (a 1950's Bond-wood caravan) to the Central Hawkes Bay Museum in Waipawa to craft timeless portraits using the wet plate collodion process
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Exhibitions
Wet Plate Portrait Sessions: Central Hawkes Bay Museum
Photographer Adrian Cook brings his mobile darkroom (a 1950's Bond-wood caravan) to the Central Hawkes Bay Museum in Waipawa to craft timeless portraits using the wet plate collodion process
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Wonder Christmas Markets 2022
Wonder Christmas Markets 2022
Proudly supported by Harcourts Hawke's Bay
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Performing Arts
Dance Express - Flashback to 80's and 90's
Flashback to the 80's and 90's is presented by the amazing local dance studio - Dance Express Studio
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Performing Arts
Miss Tutu's Forever Famous
Miss Tutu's School of Dance presents;
Forever Famous
Celebration Recital
Saturday 3rd December
Two shows
2pm & 7pm
Showcasing icons and legends past and present who will be, Forever Famous
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Community Choir and Orchestra
Local community choir and orchestra joining together in Community to give a fun-filled joyous concert for all ages
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Hawke's Bay Christmas at the Park
Property Brokers Christmas at the Park is a free to enter family-friendly Christmas concert event held annually in Hawke's Bay
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Hawke's Bay Christmas at the Park
Property Brokers Christmas at the Park is a free, outdoor Christmas concert held every December in the Hawke’s Bay
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Picnic Cinema Outdoor Movies: A Boy Called Christmas
Grab your picnic & your pals, and come to watch a movie under the summer skies at one of our three beautiful outdoor Hawke's Bay locations!
A Boy Called Christmas
PG
Genre: Family, Drama
Move Length:1:46
“Warm, entertaining and unpretentious
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Wine Options 2022
Love wine?
Love a fun night out?
Love supporting a good cause?
Join us for our annual Wine Options event - no prior experience necessary!
Ticket price for a Team of 4 includes:
- A bottle of wine per table
- A sharing platter for your Team provided by Dish Catering (Dips, breads, crudites, cured meats, cheeses)
- 7 mystery tasting wines
The Scholarship
The Hawke's Bay Women in Wine EIT scholarship is an annual scholarship awarded to the top performing graduate in the Bachelor of Viticulture & Wine Science
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Picnic Cinema Outdoor Movies: Top Gun - Maverick
Grab your picnic & your pals, and come to watch a movie under the summer skies at one of our three beautiful outdoor Hawke's Bay locations!
Top Gun: Maverick
M (violence, language)
Genre: Action
Movie Length: 2:11
Starring: Tom Cruise, Ed Harris, Jon Hamm, Miles Teller
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Synopsis
Tom Cruise
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Brown Sugar - Rolling Stones Experience
Presenting some of the best songs from the Rolling Stones over the past fifty years like they should be, energetic, live and loud!
For lovers of Rolling Stones music and for lovers of old school live rock n' roll shows this is not just another gig, Brown Sugar really entertain!
This five piece band with two hot guitars, bass, hard hitting drums and dynamic lead vocalist are a must see renowned around the country for delivering three hour high energy good time live rock n' roll shows since 2014
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Sound Selectors presents Jake Rattler & Friends
Before the festival season is in full force the fine and talented Jake Rattler is taking time out of his extremely full schedule to come all the way to the Bay
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Festivals & Lifestyle
RD9 Christmas Craft Market
Escape to the country to celebrate + catch up with friends over lunch while supporting local makers
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Performing Arts
Under the Sea
Students from the K Studio of Dance come together to present their annual recital, "Under the Sea"
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Te Awanga Estate Sunday Sessions
World-famous-in-Te Awanga! Join us for a cruisy Sesh on the lawn - our wine, their music and your vibe
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Harcourts Christmas Parade 2022
Santa's coming to town for the Harcourts Christmas Parade and we can't wait!
The 2022 parade will be jam-packed with Christmas themed displays and floats - and of course Mr Claus himself!
Start time is 1pm, followed by a Christmas Fiesta held in Clive Memorial Square where you can catch up with Santa in his grotto
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Picnic Cinema Outdoor Movies: Sunday Double Bill Classic
Sunday Double Bill
Pack a big picnic, have a Sunday lounge around with friends in Napier's beautiful Botanical Gardens and feast your eyes on a fabulous double bill: two movies for the price of one! Our Double Bill is very flexi with easy-going Sundays in mind - come along for one or both
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Festive Fanfare Concert
Come and join the seasonal festivities at the Napier Tech Band’s Festive Fanfares Concert, Sunday 4 December at All Saints Church, Puketapu Road, Taradale
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Christmas Concert by the Cathedral Strings
As the busy Christmas and holiday season draws closer we could all do with a little bit of R and R – rest and relaxation
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Carols on the Green
Featuring: Koha sausage sizzle, Santa visiting, gifts for the children, carol singing
For your entertainment: Bay Cities’ Symphonic Band, Men in Black, Rhonda Browne – international opera singer
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Picnic Cinema Outdoor Movies: Love Actually
Grab your picnic & your pals, and come to watch a movie under the summer skies at one of our three beautiful outdoor Hawke's Bay locations!
Love Actually
M (language)
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Movie Length 1:09
Starring: Hugh Grant, Laura Linney, Colin Firth, Alan Rickman, Bill Nighy, Emma Thompson, Rowan Atkinson, Keira Knightley
Director: Richard Curtis
Synopsis
The whipped cream of British film blends a bucket load of Christmas cheer with lashings of festive love in Richard Curtis’ brandy snap of a rom-com
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Exhibitions
Bricks & Pieces
Showcasing everyone's favourite building brick!
We’re celebrating LEGO® turning 90 years old these summer holidays with the Hawke’s Bay Well-lug team through an amazing LEGO® exhibition right here at the Faraday Museum of Technology
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Summer Sparks Challenge 2022-3
Hastings District Libraries Summer Sparks Challenge is for children aged 5-12
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Performing Arts
World of Musicals
The World of Musicals Concert has graced stages across the globe and features a world-class ensemble of multi-talented performing artists who exquisitely recreate classic hits, fused with emotive ballads, big-screen anthems and iconic show tunes
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Performing Arts
The World of Musicals
Postponed from 21st June 2022
The Musical Gala with an International cast brings London’s West End and New York’s Broadway to New Zealand for the first time
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Festivals & Lifestyle
MEH 22 December D&D Camp(aign)
MEH 22 welcome you to the world of D&D!
Ever wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons but couldn't find a Dungeon Master? We have space for five adventurers
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Eit Merlot and Nibbles Accompanied By a Talk On Wine Science
In the relaxed atmosphere of our festive end of year get-together, we will enjoy EIT wines (Merlot) and a short talk by Dr Chandré Honeth to present her research about the effects of deficit irrigation on modulating the Syrah quality parameters
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Performing Arts
Dance is Me - Rezpect Dance Academy
Rezpect Dance Academy presents their end of year show, 'Dance is Me'
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Performing Arts
Promise and Promiscuity - A New Musical by Jane Austen
After ten years of rapturous performances, Penny Ashton is packing her bonnet and returning to Toitoi, this time to endear the newly refurbished Assembly Ballroom with another brilliant funny show full of song, dance and appalling cross-stitching
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Lunch Hour Concert
A varied programme from talented local performers based around the Steinway Concert Grand Piano
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Never Forget Tibet
This inspirational feature-length documentary tells the incredible true story of the Dalai Lama’s escape from Chinese-occupied Tibet in 1959, with His Holiness Dalai Lama telling his story in his own words for the first time on film
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Performing Arts
The World of Musicals
Following a sell out national tour in Australia, the World of Musicals in concert is thrilled to be debuting in New Zealand for the first time this Christmas
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Picnic Cinema Outdoor Movies: Elvis: CANCELLED
Grab your picnic & your pals, and come to watch a movie under the summer skies at one of our three beautiful outdoor Hawke's Bay locations!
Elvis
Genre: Musical Drama
M (Drug references)
Movie Length: 2:39
Starring: Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Richard Roxburgh,
Director: Baz Lurhmann
Synopsis
Baz Lurhmann’s style-fest of a pic combines a rockin’ sound track with fast-cutting visuals to create a guaranteed toe-tapper
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Picnic Cinema Outdoor Movies: Sing 2
Grab your picnic & your pals, and come to watch a movie under the summer skies at one of our three beautiful outdoor Hawke's Bay locations!
Sing 2
PG
Genre: Family
Movie Length: 1:50
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Taron Egerton, Pharrell Williams, Bono,
Director: Garth Jennings
Buster Moon’s all-star cast prepare to launch their most dazzling extravaganza ever
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Happy Hour with Jackson Plumpton
Come join us for happy hour specials from 5pm and stick around for a free live acoustic set with Jackson Plumpton from 6pm
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Exhibitions
Beyond the Palette
Nine artists from Otane Arts & Crafts Group collaborated together to show their recent artworks in the museum upcoming exhibition called "Beyond the Palette"
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Performing Arts
Fiafia Night - Identity & Culture in Aotearoa
Come enjoy an evening of a panel of guest speakers talking on the theme: Identity - Maintaining Cultural traditions in Aotearoa
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Four's Company present Joy to the World! A Christmas Concert
Are you feeling Grinch-like? Lacking your usual Christmas Cheer? Need a reason to feel the Season?
Then come along to one of Four’s Company’s delightful ‘Joy to the World’ Christmas Concerts and jump-start the Jingle in your Bells!!
Enjoy a programme of beautifully arranged traditional and modern Christmas Carols sung by the talented Four’s Company performance choir
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Picnic Cinema Outdoor Movies: Top Gun - Maverick
Grab your picnic & your pals, and come to watch a movie under the summer skies at one of our three beautiful outdoor Hawke's Bay locations!
Top Gun: Maverick
M (violence, language)
Genre: Action
Movie Length: 2:11
Starring: Tom Cruise, Ed Harris, Jon Hamm, Miles Teller
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Synopsis
Tom Cruise
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Albi & The Wolves Summer Tour!
Albi & The Wolves are back this summer with a string of sizzling shows across New Zealand after a smashing month spent all over Australia
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Exhibitions
Nano Zoo
Zoom into the world of nano this summer at the National Aquarium of New Zealand and discover the weird and wonderful, teeny tiny world around us!
Did you know that 85% of the world is made up of microscopic species – a world we can’t even see? Even though we can’t see this world, the species that live in it play an important role in our ecosystem – it’s fascinating and sometimes a bit icky!
Journey through the National Aquarium to connect with this nano-world through activities, videos and fun facts
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Exhibitions
Bruce Connew; A Vocabulary
Over several recent years, photographer and artist Bruce Connew has roamed the many memorials and gravestones of Aotearoa’s colonial wars to seek out the texts on these testaments to folly
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Sports & Outdoors
Madd Gear Christmas Jam
The NZ MGP Scooter team are having their Christmas party and you are all invited!!
Come on down and meet the MGP team
-Sean McFarland
-Ryan Pedlow
-Niko Campbell
-Luke Randall
-Cohen McConachy
-Seth Smith
The morning session will be kicking off at 10am, filled with fun activities & prizes
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Picnic Cinema Outdoor Movies: Downton Abbey - A New Era
Downton Abbey – A New Era
PG
Genre: Drama
Movie Length 2:02
Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Jim Carter
Director: Simon Curtis
From award-winning creator Julian Fellowes comes the motion picture event Downton Abbey: a New Era
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Christmas Harmonies
We can all agree that 2022 has been a difficult year for many of our Hawke's Bay families
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Picnic Cinema Outdoor Movies: No Time to Die
James Bond: No Time to Die
M (violence, language, sex)
Genre: Action
Movie length:2:43
Starring: Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Lea Seydoux, Ben Wishaw, Ralph Fiennes
Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga
Synopsis
Is there anything better than a Bond movie on the big screen? Heart-stopping stunts, chest-thumping soundtrack, and the very last we’ll see of Daniel Craig as Bond
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Four's Company present Joy to the World! A Christmas Concert
Are you feeling Grinch-like? Lacking your usual Christmas Cheer? Need a reason to feel the Season?
Then come along to one of Four’s Company’s delightful ‘Joy to the World’ Christmas Concerts and jump-start the Jingle in your Bells!!
Enjoy a programme of beautifully arranged traditional and modern Christmas Carols sung by the talented Four’s Company performance choir
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Performing Arts
A Very Classical Christmas
Hawke’s Bay Orchestra and friends present two free Christmas concerts at the Napier Municipal Theatre
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Ripship & Swallow the Rat
Tāmaki Makaurau's Ripship and Swallow the Rat combine forces for an end of year tour to celebrate their upcoming releases
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Yesyesno With Support From the Five O'clock Shadows
We welcome back one of our favourite acts, the irrepressible Yesyesno
We'll be serving delicious wines, craft beers, tapas and more, while local lads Yesyesno serve up classy covers from Arctic Monkeys, The Hives, Wet Leg, Kings of Leon, Pulp, Supergrass, The Cure, The Specials, Modest Mouse, Franz Ferdinand, SClub7, Fontaines DC, Ian Dury and The Blockheads, Olivia Newton John, Bee Gees, Tom Jones and more! Plus, some original Yesyesno bangers bound to blow your hair back
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Castlecliff Lights Tour With Special Guests Space Trash
Celebrating the release of their new singles Caution to the Wind and Queen of my World, Castlecliff Lights will be touring in November and December 2022
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Christmas Market
Fill the Christmas stockings and Gift list with amazing handmade and unique items from local Artisans
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Festivals & Lifestyle
MTG Christmas Movie Club; Gremlins
Celebrate Christmas with two feel-good movies, great for the whole family!
First up is 'Gremlins'
A father brings home an unusual pet, a Mogwai, as gift for his son
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Festivals & Lifestyle
MTG Christmas Movie Club; Doctor Zhivago
Join us for the Christmas Movie Club - snuggle up and enjoy the second movie of the day which is Doctor Zhivago
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Picnic Cinema Outdoor Movies: Sunday Double Bill Classic
Sunday Double Bill - FREE event sponsored by Picnic Cinema
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Festivals & Lifestyle
A Service of Remembrance
A personalised, reflective service to remember whom we love, and those who have died, especially those who died during the last three years of Covid
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Picnic Cinema Outdoor Movies: House of Gucci
Grab your picnic & your pals, and come to watch a movie under the summer skies at one of our three beautiful outdoor Hawke's Bay locations!
House of Gucci
R13 (violence, language, sex)
Genre: Drama
Movie Length: 2:37
Starring: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Jared Leto
Director: Ridley Scott
Lady Gaga, Ridley Scott, Lake Como and a pumping 80s soundtrack – what more could you want in a film? House of Gucci is inspired by the shocking true story of the family behind the Italian fashion empire
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Dancing Queen: A Tribute To ABBA
It’s time to secure your seats to the ABBA show everyone loves and adores! The world’s premier live ABBA tribute is back by popular demand!
Far from being ‘just another cover band’, Dancing Queen: A Tribute To ABBA is a full-scale concert production featuring more than two hours of fun, energetic musical performances with a live backing band, replica costumes, theatrical lighting and effects and all the dancing an ABBA fan can handle
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Christmas Floral Designs at the Cathedral
A Demonstration by Bev Doohan and Kathryn Willoughby at Waiapu Cathedral
We welcome anyone who enjoys flowers to join the Flower Guild for a get together and demonstration
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Sports & Outdoors
WHITE FERNS v Bangladesh 2nd ODI
This summer the stars will shine!
The WHITE FERNS, having attended the Commonwealth Games and returned from their tour of the West Indies, will host Bangladesh in T20 and ODI series before departing in January for South Africa, where they will contest the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
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Festivals & Lifestyle
MEH 22 Crafternoon
MEH 22 Crafters of the World Unite!
Crafting is good for the soul, and you can quote us on that! Come hang out, chat, and craft something for yourself (or to give away over the holidays
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Paint and Wine Night - Peeping Santa
The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other and let’s paint a masterpiece!
Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in the heart of Napier! No previous painting experience necessary
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Threestyle Thirstdayz Ep.60 (Ft Casual Healing)
We're absolutely frothing to put this show on for you guys as this is a guest we've envisioned having on since the very beginning
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Central Hawke’s Bay Community Christmas Carnival
It’s that time of year again – we’re getting ready to celebrate Christmas in Central Hawke's Bay, Tamatea!
A great day out for the whole family, including performances, kids entertainment and activities, face painting, games, as well as some wonderful boutique craft and gift market stalls and food and drink options
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Mack at the Urban Winery
Come along for a great evening immersing yourself in Fraser Mack's distinctive mix of blues, rock, folk, and flamenco!
Have you The Urban Winery tapas? Or their craft beer, cocktails and premium Hawke's Bay wine? What are you waiting for?!
Great music, excellent food and fine beverages by the ocean
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Performing Arts
Peak Comedy December
Finish your working week with a naughty laugh and relax into the weekend
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Lawrence Arabia Tours 'The Developed World'
Banished Music presents
Lawrence Arabia
Tours the Developed World
Friday December 9, Point Chevalier RSA, Auckland
Saturday December 10, The Yard, Raglan
Thursday December 15, Loons, Lyttelton
Friday December 16, Paisley Stage, Napier
Saturday December 17, San Fran, Wellington
Tickets from Banished Music
This November, Lawrence Arabia is set to release ‘The Developed World’, a song about the cognitive dissonance of living amid relative privilege in a world that seems to be going to hell
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Soul Choir's Christmas Celebration
Join the Hawke's Bay Soul Choir with their Rhythm and Horns for the last concert of the year
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Exhibitions
Nano Lab at National Aquarium of NZ
Four sessions a day - pick a time that suits you
Explore the miniature zoo that lives inside the National Aquarium of New Zealand!
Shrink down into the world of Nano and discover the weird and wonderful, teeny tiny and sometimes creepy world around us
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Exhibitions
Waiora: Hemi Macgregor
Hemi Macgregor’s exhibition Waiora presents a body of work which acknowledges stories of environment and the ways our lives are set within it
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Napier CBD Santa Grotto
It's Christmas - have you got your list ready? Come meet Santa and his team and let him know what you would like for Christmas! Walk through his winter wonderland
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Performing Arts
Twas the Night Before Christmas & Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Love to Dance Studio, Janine McCutcheon and pupils present an adaptation of the much loved poem by Clement C
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Christmas Sourdough Baking Workshop
Fresh baked slow fermented sourdough bread
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Artist Floor Talk: Hemi Macgregor
Join us to hear artist Hemi Macgregor discuss his solo exhibition, Waiora, a body of work which explores stories of the environment and the way our lives are set within it
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Carols in Cornwall Park
The Christmas shopping should be almost done so Carols in Cornwall Park will be the perfect occasion to put your feet up and get into the festive spirit
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Stone Tribute Pilots NZ
The Hawkes Bay based Stone Temple Pilots tribute act - "Stone Tribute Pilots NZ" playing the paisley Stage, Napier
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Bron-y-aur: Hats Off to Led Zeppelin - Acoustic + Rock Band
Led Zeppelin for Christmas… Acoustic & Electric - it might get Loud! Guitarist, Simon Nixon, and singer, Geoff Dunn will be putting total heart and soul into the acoustic duo plus full-band rock renditions of Led Zeppelin classics!
Bassist, Ben Jackman, and drummer, Chris Smith will be joining them on stage for this very special gig! Good times, legendary songs, and the fine staff at The Cabana will serve the refreshments of your choice
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Kiwi Eagles Experience | Napier
New Zealand's Premier International touring Eagles Tribute band
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Concerts & Gig Guide
SJE Album Release Party
SJE is making his triumphant return to The Common to celebrate the release of his new album ‘The Mystic’
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Fiesta of Lights
There's so much more to see at our celebrations
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Sports & Outdoors
Free Ford Trophy • Central Stags v Wellington Firebirds
Free one-day cricket game between the Central Stags and our arch rivals from across the border, the Wellington Firebirds
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Vinyl Day
Vinyl Christmas! This year, Christmas falls on a Sunday, so that means the last Vinyl Day for 2022 will be one week prior, on Sunday 18 December
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Sports & Outdoors
December Skate School
Here at Bay Skate we offer all types of events and workshops
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Nine Lessons and Carol with Deconsecration
Come and worship like your great, great grandparents did with our traditional service of Nine Lessons and Carols, set in the beautiful and historic St Thomas' Church in Meeanee
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Nine Lessons & Carols at the Cathedral
Invite your friends, your neighbours, and your family to this wonderful Christmas Festival held in a beautiful setting
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Performing Arts
Sad Boi, Funny Guy
He's back where it all began! After a sold-out Auckland Fringe season, you can see him in his hometown, ready to show all his teachers he is in fact funny
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Festivals & Lifestyle
HDL Summer Holidays Builders Anonymous
HDL Summer Holidays offering!
Can't stop, won't stop building? Come and design, build, and test your ideas with our all-day LEGO® table
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Festivals & Lifestyle
MEH 22 ECO Crafternoon
MEH 22 Crafters of the World Unite!
Repurpose, reuse, recycle! Come hang out, chat, and craft something for yourself (or to give away over the holidays
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Bill Angus and the Mighty Ways
"Beautifully crafted tracks mined from the same place as the greatest 70s singersongwriters
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Xmas Gathering Kitty Day / Mondie / The Guv / & Friends
A Xmas Gathering
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market - Christmas Twilight Market
The Christmas Twilight Market is back again for 2022
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Bill Angus and the Mighty Ways
Bill and the band are touring their new album All Night Before the World Began -
Review: muzic
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Christmas Eve Nativity Service
You must remember being a shepherd in a Christmas Nativity play
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Children's Manger Service at the Cathedral
Join us at our stunning Cathedral for this adorable service, especially designed for the whole family
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Children's Manger Service at the Cathedral
Join us at our stunning Cathedral for this adorable service, especially designed for the whole family
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Midnight Mass Service at the Cathedral
Welcoming the Night Owls to our Traditional Midnight Mass Service in our beautiful Cathedral
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Midnight Mass
We wait up to midnight for New Year's Day, why not for Christmas Day? And if you're up, why not join us as we see in Christmas Day with the singing of Carols and the sharing of Communion
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Early Bird Christmas Service at the Cathedral
Welcome all to this Special Early Bird Christmas Service! As the bright, morning summer sun seeps through our gorgeous stained glass windows, enjoy a traditional Communion Service
with Christmas Carols
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Early Bird Christmas Service at the Cathedral
Welcome all to this Special Early Bird Christmas Service! As the bright, morning summer sun seeps through our gorgeous stained glass windows, enjoy a traditional Communion Service
with Christmas Carols
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Christmas Day Family Service
Come and celebrate Christmas Day with family and friends at All Saints' Church in Taradale!
With carols and communion to share, this is a wonderful way to start the day
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Christmas Service at Ormond Chapel
Basking in the warm summer sun on Napier Terrace is our beautifully built Ormond Chapel, where we will have a Traditional Christmas Service with Carols especially for families on Christmas morning
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Traditional Christmas Service at the Cathedral
On this warm summer day, it'll be lovely and cool inside our beautiful Cathedral
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Traditional Christmas Service at the Cathedral
On this warm summer day, it'll be lovely and cool inside our beautiful Cathedral
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Cape Estate - Boxing Day Festival 2022
Iconic to the Hawke’s Bay social calendar, the Boxing Day Festival returns for its seventh occasion to Cape Estate in 2022
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Big Blue Blanket 25YR Anniversary | Reunion
Big Blue Blanket 25YR Anniversary | Reunion
Local '90's punk rock band Big Blue Blanket return for a one-off show
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Summer’s Day Live ft. UB40, Jefferson Starship & Dragon
We are back!
The A Summer's Day Live Tour kicks off January 2023 with a few of our favourite acts: UB40, Jefferson Starship & Dragon!
Spark presale at 12pm on Thursday April 21 from www
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Concerts & Gig Guide
New Years Eve: Scarlett Eden Band & Friends
For the second instalment of our Live on the Lawn summer series we are pleased to bring New Years Eve celebrations back to Peak House
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Napier's New Years Eve 2022
We are on the countdown to 2023, which we are sure you are all looking forward to! The best place to see in the New Year is going to be at the Soundshell, on Napier’s Marine Parade
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Concerts & Gig Guide
New Years Eve Disco
After such a great night last year, we are doing it again
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Waipukurau Vintage Fair 2023
3rd Time around and hoping to be bigger and better for 2023
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Juicy Festival
Culture Kings presents Juicy Fest!
Scheduled for 9 shows across AUS & NZ summer, January 2023
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Festivals & Lifestyle
MEH 22 January D&D Camp(aign)
MEH 22 welcome you to the world of D&D!
Ever wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons but couldn't find a Dungeon Master? We have space for five adventurers
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Festivals & Lifestyle
HDL Summer Holidays Frankentoys
HDL Summer Holidays offering! Calling all Frankenstein scientists and monster makers: With old toys, imagination and a lot of glue, join us to make a new crop of nightmare toys
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Concerts & Gig Guide
OASIS by GALLAGHER - Cabana, Napier - Sat 7 Jan 2023
The UK's Best & Most Authentic - Oasis tribute
The best of Oasis - 20+ chart hits
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Festivals & Lifestyle
HDL Summer Holidays Tī Rākau Games
HDL Summer Holidays offering!
Tītī tōrea! How's your hand-eye coordination? Can you keep up with the rhythm? Make, decorate, sing and play some rākau with us
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Performing Arts
Singing School NZ Te Wananga Toi Waiata - Breaking Barriers!
Follow your passion for singing and performance at Singing School New Zealand, Te Wananga Toi Waiata, a unique summer music school in Hawke's Bay
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Festivals & Lifestyle
HDL Summer Holidays Mario Kart IRL v2.0
HDL Summer Holidays offering! Registration for this event is required - please register through the HDL website
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Festivals & Lifestyle
HDL Summer Holidays Whare Building Workshop
HDL Summer Holidays offering!
Hangaia he whare! Come along and build in miniature with us
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Festivals & Lifestyle
HDL Summer Holidays Whare Building Workshop
HDL Summer Holidays offering!
Hangaia he whare! Come along and build in miniature with us
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Festivals & Lifestyle
HDL Summer Holidays Nerf Game - Capture the Flag
HDL Summer Holidays offering!
Battle it out in an epic Nerf game of capture the flag
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Nest Fest
Nest Fest
Hawkes Bay,
Saturday 14th January 2023
Tickets On Sale Friday 28th October, 2022 8:00 Am Nzst
Auckland, NZ
New Zealand’s very own indie festival NEST FEST is back for its fifth year & counting
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Sports & Outdoors
Elsthorpe Horse Sports 2023
Our annual Horse Sports is to be held on the 14th of January 2023
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Exhibitions
Free Kids Drop-in Art Days 2023
Free Kids Drop-In Art Days 2023
Come along to the gallery and get creative with fun, free art activities related to our current exhibitions!
Tuesday 17 & 19 January, 10am – 3pm
Thursday 24 & 26 January, 10am – 3pm
Free, no booking required, first in first served
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Festivals & Lifestyle
HDL Summer Holidays Tī Rākau Games
HDL Summer Holidays offering!
Tītī tōrea! How's your hand-eye coordination? Can you keep up with the rhythm? Make, decorate, sing and play some rākau with us
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Festivals & Lifestyle
HDL Summer Holidays VR Gaming
HDL Summer Holidays offering!
Experience the awesome fun that is virtual reality gaming! Two VR stations with play times bookable for 20 minute slots
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Festivals & Lifestyle
MEH 22 Library Lock-in: VR, Pizza and Boardgames
MEH 22 Lock-in!
The ever-popular annual Lock-in is back! Join us after hours to celebrate (or commiserate) the end of the summer holidays with pizza, board games, and VR!
Suitable for ages 13- 18
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Wildflower Garden Party 2023
Join us in January 2023 for a relaxed, family-friendly event in the garden
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Festivals & Lifestyle
HDL Summer Holidays Angry Birds IRL
HDL Summer Holidays offering! registration for this event is required - please register through the HDL website
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Sports & Outdoors
ASA 2023 NZ Scooter Nationals
The Australasian Scooter Association NZ Nationals are back at Bay Skate again
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Sports & Outdoors
Potts Classic Athletic Meeting
The Potts Classic is one of the leading track & field meets of the NZ summer
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Concerts & Gig Guide
L.A.B - Hastings 2023
Tickets on sale now, with LayBuy available for all tickets, plus on site camping tickets & packages available
Finally, L
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The RVMES | Simple Things Tour | Crabfarm Winey, Napier
Hawke's Bay you beautiful thing we're coming back - oh how we've missed you
Come celebrate the release of our new album SIMPLE THINGS!! We are always so excited to come down and play our favourite venue in the beautiful Hawkes Bay, Crabfarm Winery and this time we're making it extra special
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Performing Arts
Jimmy Carr - Terribly Funny
BOHM Presents Jimmy Carr - Terribly Funny
Star of the UK’s most-streamed Netflix comedy special of 2021, Jimmy is back on the road with brand new material for 2023
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Harry Potter Book Week Charms Class
Come make some dinky charms for your key chain - colour, cut, and then watch the magic as the shrinking charm takes effect!
Suitable for ages 10+
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Harry Potter Book Week Herbology Terrariums
Create your own magical miniature landscape and learn to care for the plants within
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Manioro Hastings
FRIDAY 27TH JANUARY
•LGBTQIA+ Education Workshops
•Queer Intersections Documentary
•Cultural Performances
•Takatāpui & MVPFAFF+ Panels
•Keynote Speakers
•Mental Health Workshops
•Ally/Parents/Teachers/Community Leaders panel
SATURDAY 28TH JANUARY
•Community Food Stalls
•Takatāpui & Pasifika Creative Workshops
•Fashion Workshops
•Poetry & Spoken Word Workshops
•Mirror Exhibition
•Fiafia Night
More Information Coming Soon!
Register now to receive your free ticket
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Harry potter Book Week Snape's Office Escape Room
Snape may not have been the most wicked teacher at Hogwarts, but he was undoubtedly one of the cleverest
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Harry Potter Book Week Trivia Night
Do you belong in the world of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Think you know all there is to know about Harry Potter? Test your knowledge and compete against your fellow wizards at Hastings Library of Magic
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Sports & Outdoors
Bay Skate Blade Jam 2023
The Bay Skate Blade Jam is back for the 3rd year running
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Paintvine in the Park - Summer in NZ
Join NZ's premier creative experience company, Paintvine as we present Paintvine In The Park this summer
Paintvine in the park is a beginners painting class in some of New Zealand's most beautiful parks and gardens
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Fatboy Slim - Napier
Fatboy Slim returns to Napier, taking over the Tremain Field on Saturday, January 28 2023
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Harry Potter Book Week Interactive Movie Night
Join in with the fun as we watch a magical movie - and when we say join in, we mean it! Follow along at our interactive movie experience - oh, and there will be snacks
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Lifting the Blues 2023 - Ben Waters and Friends
Ben Water and Friends - with Cousin Leonard and Michael Stoddart
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Harry Potter Book Week Make an Owl Friend
Drop in and make your very own little owl friend
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Harry Potter Book Week Wizarding Storytime
Calling all wee witches, wizards and muggles alike! Join us for a simply magical storytime
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Harry Potter Book Week Wizarding Storytime
Calling all wee witches, wizards and muggles alike! Join us for a simply magical storytime
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Sports & Outdoors
Run the Vines Paritua
Join us at the beautiful Paritua Vineyard & Winery for Run the Vines, in the wine-growing region of Bridge Pa, Hastings
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Sports & Outdoors
FRS New Zealand Scooter Champs 2023
The FRS New Zealand National Scooter Champs are back at Bay Skate!!
This is a World Skate sanctioned event where kiwi scooter riders will have the opportunity to try and make it on the NZ Scooter Team for 2023
With 2 separate disciplines (park and street) it will be a weekend full of action
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Paintvine in the Park - Summer in NZ
Join NZ's premier creative experience company, Paintvine as we present Paintvine In The Park this summer
Paintvine in the park is a beginners painting class in some of New Zealand's most beautiful parks and gardens
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Sports & Outdoors
Free Ford Trophy • Central Stags V Northern Districts
Enjoy a fun Waitangi Day with family & friends at our free one-day cricket game between the Central Stags and big rivals, Northern Districts
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Outfield Music, Food & Arts Festival 2023
After a sold-out festival in 2021, Outfield Music, Food & Arts Festival returns on Saturday 11th February 2023
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Sports & Outdoors
Free Ford Trophy • Central Stags V Canterbury
Free national one-day cricket game between the Central Stags and Canterbury - the big last round of the season before the Final
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Performing Arts
The Magic Flute
Step into the fairytale world of Mozart’s final opera Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), with characters who are driven forward by love and hatred, in search of the ultimate truth
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Sports & Outdoors
Hastings Weet-Bix™ Kids TRYathlon 2023
Join us at your local Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon! Open to kiwi kids aged 6 to 15 years
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Art Deco Festival Napier 2023
Do deco your way as we welcome you back to the Art Deco Festival 2023! The flagship events are returning including Planes, Trains and the Vintage Car Parade, the Soap Box Derby, Fashion on the Foreshore and The Great Gatsby Party
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Royal New Zealand Navy Band in Concert
The Royal New Zealand Navy Band is back for the Art Deco Festival 2023 with an evening concert at the Toitoi Hawkes Bay Arts and Events Centre, 101 Hastings Street, South, Hastings on Thursday the 16th February 2023 from 7pm
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Central Hawke’s Bay Art Deco Market
The Central Hawke’s Bay Art Deco Market will be a day not to miss! With over 30 craft, produce and artisan stalls, live music, and Art Deco attire, Waipukurau will be transformed back to the Art Deco era
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Art Deco-Dent Dining
Deco-dent Dining @ the Old Church
Join us for an indulgent and immersive night at one of Hawke’s Bay’s most iconic venues
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Art Deco Dining with the Cars
Art Deco Dining With the Cars
Immerse yourself in the beautifully curated Buick Motor Garage
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Hot Potato Band - Napier
The brass-funk party you've all been waiting for is coming to town!
Grab your lover, mother, friend or other and join us for a night of laughter, dancing and singing
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Sports & Outdoors
MCL Construction TRIPLE PEAKS 2023
Be Challenged
A spectacular 55 kms course
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Performing Arts
Tutus on Tour
To begin the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s 70th birthday year, Tutus on Tour 2023 looks affectionately back at the RNZB’s early days, with performances in some of Aotearoa’s smaller cities and towns and loveliest historic theatres
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Puketapu Auction & Country Fair:
A genuine Country Fair and rural Auction set around a beautiful lake
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Lorde
For the first time in five years, Frontier Touring and Eccles Entertainment are thrilled to announce formidable pop queen Lorde will return to stages around New Zealand and Australia in February and March 2022
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Sports & Outdoors
Impact Pro Wrestling presents Trouble in Taradise
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way to Taradale! Courtesy of Powerplay, 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 nearly 20 years and has seen many of its talented wrestlers go on to perform in WWE, AEW, New Japan Pro Wrestling and more
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Sports & Outdoors
Impact Pro Wrestling presents the Mad King's Court
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way to Bay View! Courtesy of Powerplay, 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 nearly 20 years and has seen many of its talented wrestlers go on to perform in WWE, AEW, New Japan Pro Wrestling and more
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Sting
Sting will return to New Zealand in March 2023 for the first time in 8 years, on his critically acclaimed My Songs tour
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Sports & Outdoors
Land Rover Horse of the Year 2023
Welcome to New Zealand’s Premier Equestrian Event Showcase
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Sports & Outdoors
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 - $5 per entry - registration opens at 10am with the first race at 10:30am
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Exhibitions
NGHS Tremains Affordable Art Exhibition 2023
Join us for the Tremains Affordable Art Exhibition 2023, an annual fundraiser for Napier Girls High School
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Sports & Outdoors
Monster Truck & FMX Spectacular - Napier Show
MONSTER TRUCK MAYHEM is coming to town and its going to be a show that you will not want to miss!
Four Spectacular Monster Trucks will stun the crowds
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Sports & Outdoors
Tee 21 - Golf Fundraiser for Kiwi Kids with Down Syndrome
Hastings Golf Club presents Tee 21 - an Ambrose Golf Day for the whole family to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day 2023 and raise funds for the UpsideDowns Education Trust!
Ticket price covers entry to the Ambrose golf tournament, food & drinks on course, dinner, and prizes, as well as supporting Kiwi kids with Down syndrome
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Proclaimers
Scottish legends The Proclaimers return to New Zealand in March for their biggest ever tour of Aotearoa
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Together we Rise
Come along to an evening of elegance supporting courageous women at the Hastings & Napier Women's Refuges
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Veils ...And Out Of The Void Came Love Tour
The Veils
…and Out of The Void Came Love
Aotearoa 2023
The Veils will be touring …And Out Of The Void Came Love in New Zealand in March & April 2023
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