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Sun 11 Oct - Sun 20 JunFood, Gourmet, Wine
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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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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Exhibitions
Onward to Victory 1942-45
World War Two exhibition, part 2 (1942 -45) with focus on Long Range Desert Group and the Maori Battalion with profiling soldiers from Central Hawkes Bay
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Lunchtime Tour
Join the Hastings City Art Gallery curator Clayton Gibson, for a tour of the current exhibitions in the gallery, conveniently timed for your lunchtime! To be part of the discussion, meet at the gallery front desk at 12:10pm, ready for a 12:15pm start
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
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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Exhibitions
Jordan Barnes - The Artist and the Ego
Born in, and working out of an apartment studio in New Plymouth, Jordan Barnes is recognised as an artistic all-rounder
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Havelock Handcrafted Market
Havelock Handcrafted Market is held on the first day of every month, next to Peak Pizza in Havelock North
We sell unique handcrafted products made locally - garden art, wooden toys and kitchenware, beautiful hand knitting, jewellery, intricate paper journals and cards, soft toys and busy books for children, oil paintings of local landmarks, sewn goods, the list goes on
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Reiki First and Second Degree Training/Workshops
Dates and times are flexible to cater for your schedule! Do enquire if you would like to attend outside the above hours as we are flexible
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Introduction to Essential Oils Class
This is the perfect space to come and learn, in a relaxed environment, about how to use essential oils safely and effectively for your whole family
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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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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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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Hastings Creative Writing Group
Are you or would you like to be a writer? Be inspired to get started or continue your writing journey by joining our creative writing group
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Exhibitions
Still Life with Moving Parts
Still Life with Moving Parts is an exhibition created by outsider artists
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
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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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Landmarks Local History Talk
The Landmarks Local History Talk takes place on the second Tuesday of each month from February to November 2020
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Exhibitions
Flirting with Form: Works by Toi Ako Artists
Flirting with form: Works by Toi Ako artists is an exhibition that explores the role of the arts and wellbeing in communities, and its effectiveness in supporting older people to age well
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Social Rock N Roll Club
Come along to a great night of rock n roll every Tuesday night for beginners and experienced dancers this is a social rock n roll club, we welcome those who want to learn rock n roll and we will assist you
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Exhibitions
Call for Artists: 2021 Hawke’s Bay Art Review at CAN
The Hawke’s Bay Art Review is a selected exhibition showcasing art excellence in Hawke’s Bay, revived as a biennial competition by Creative Arts Napier in 2017
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Exhibitions
Our People - An Exhibition by Anna Hill
In this exhibition by Anna Hill, Hill concentrates on close up shots of faces, and shows us her practise of painting eyes
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Exhibitions
Trish Dempsey - An Exhibition of Recent Works
Trish Dempsey has been painting for 20 years
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Monthly Mini Market
Our monthly mini-market on the first Saturday of the month (from September to May) is worth visiting
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Sherlock Escape Room Pop-Up
The best detective of all time, Sherlock Holmes, needs your help
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Jo Morris Turning Memories into Memoir
Creative writing instructor Jo Morris will be holding a three-part life writing workshop at the Hastings Library during April
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Performing Arts
Letters To Lindy
A Mother's Loss - A Nation's Obsession
Filled with humour and heartbreak, this stunning work by award-winning playwright Alana Valentine (Parramatta Girls) explores the public’s relationship with one of 20th Century Australia’s most iconic figures
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
'Elysian Fields' Exhibition by Richard and Carole Cornes
Join Carole Cornes and Richard Cornes to celebrate the opening of their exhibition on Friday 9 April, 5-7pm
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Book of Matthew Bible Study
Come and join us as Pastor Eric Flores takes us on a journey to systematically study the Book of Matthew of the Bible in Calvary Chapel style of verse by verse exposition
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Performing Arts
Hastings Music Society
Hastings Music Society Concerts, held every second Sunday of the month, March-November at St Matthew's Anglican Church, feature local vocal, instrumental and group musicians performing varied musical styles representing centuries of beautiful music
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Exhibitions
Art Hawkes Bay Annual Exhibition
Art Hawkes Bay Exhibition title
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Lighting of Osmanthus Gardens 2021
Don’t miss the upcoming Lighting of Osmanthus Gardens from 12th - 18th April in Cornwall Park!
The lighting of the Osmathus Gardens in Cornwall Park is an annual event which celebrates the sister city relationship between Guilin, China, and Hastings
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Digital Seniors Internet Hub/Cafe
Need some help with your digital device? The Digital Seniors Internet Cafe/Hub is on every Tuesday afternoon from 1 to 2
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Sports & Outdoors
GO-4-12 Adventure Race
Explore, Challenge, Grow
For Fifteen Years GO-4-12 Youth Adventure Race has offered youth the opportunity to Explore, be Challenged and Grow through taking part in an Authentic Adventure Race designed to be safe, fun and achievable
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Exhibitions
Ceramics Exhibition by Julienne Dickey
Julienne completed her Bachelor of Professional Creative Practice (Honours) at EIT in 2018, ultimately specialising in ceramics, though photography was a close second
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Fly DC-3 Putting the Ritz on Topside
Experience classic 1930s style glamour and romance flying in a beautifully presented, vintage DC-3 airliner over Napier
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
NZSO Open Doors
The NZSO is throwing open our doors and inviting you to join us for a variety of free events for all ages
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Sports & Outdoors
Power Farming Hawkes Bay Cup
The Power Farming Hawkes Bay Cup is one of New Zealand's oldest race days, first run over 150 years ago!
This outstanding race day has a long-standing tradition or top thoroughbred racing action
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Performing Arts
Ali Baba and the Fourty Thieves
Aubyn Live theatre is proud to present the 2021 season of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Sourdough Breadmaking Workshop
In this workshop, you will learn how to create, feed and care for your own everlasting rye sourdough starter, and from this to make fresh sourdough bread
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
National Youth Drama School
NYDS is more than a drama school, we're your creative place
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Performing Arts
NZSO Firebird in association with Ryman Healthcare - Napier
The NZSO presents Firebird in association with Ryman Healthcare
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Stretch - Hawke's Bay - 2021/ Waipawa
Dining and Doors from 6:30pm - Music from 7:30pm
Boxcat Records is thrilled to announce acclaimed singer/songwriter ‘Stretch’ will be performing a run of shows through his home region this April
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Performing Arts
The Tiktok Tour Napier: CANCELLED
Join the craziness of Uncle Tics, Judah, Nixon, Uncle Jack and JP as they travel across Aotearoa putting on shows in almost every town
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Concerts & Gig Guide
not The Church... but damn close
Auckland based Musician Paul Lightfoot is 'Not The Church
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Double Ya D, PG Henderson & MPJ, Not the Church but damn clo
Double Ya Da And The Cosmic Hags commune with the goddess Mother Nature through wailing guitar and pagan-infused garage rock
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Devils Elbow w/ Special Guests Music Dog + Sarah Wiig
The make-up show for last year's Corona cancelled tour finale
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Sports & Outdoors
Gisborne Canoe and Tramping Club, Mokairau Station, Whangara
A walk over Mokairau Station, on the western side of SH35 – a circuit route, open country, great views
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
PET First Aid Course - Hawkes Bay
Our Pet First Aid Courses educate both pet owners and those working in the industry on animal first aid and emergency situations
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Sports & Outdoors
Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers vs Petone
Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers take on Petone in the National League Central League
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Performing Arts
NZSO Broadway Matinee with Project Prima Volta - Napier
Hamish McKeich, Conductor
Project Prima Volta, Chorus
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra presents Broadway Matinee, a concert with Project Prima Volta for the whole family
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Paint and Wine Night - A Starry Night
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 Napier! No previous painting experience necessary! Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going!
The need to know:
Drinks: Does not include a complimentary drink but available for purchase throughout the event
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Performing Arts
The Tiktok Tour Hastings: CANCELLED
Join the craziness of Uncle Tics, Judah, Nixon, Uncle Jack and JP as they travel across Aotearoa putting on shows in almost every town
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Sports & Outdoors
School Holiday Program
School holiday program for kids 5-18yrs
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
School Holiday Art Workshops
MiChalk School Holiday Art Workshops Monday 19 April - Thursday 29 April 2021
Develop children's creative skills and learn new art techniques in a fun supportive environment
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Music Holiday Programme
Does your child love music? Here's your chance to try out different instruments, write a song, learn 2-3 new songs in a band and perform live!
This holiday programme includes trying & learning an instrument, specialised workshops in singing, playing with others in a band, learning how to write a song and performing in a live show
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
School Holiday Art Workshops
In school holiday workshops students have the opportunity to try a variety of fine art techniques with guidance from a qualified artist
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Make A Buzz With Arataki Honey
Make A Buzz these school holidays at Arataki Honey Visitor Centre
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Kids Drop-In Art Days
Come along to the gallery and get creative with fun, free art activities related to our current exhibitions! These include Flirting with Form: Works by Toi Ako Artists and Jordan Barnes: The Artist and the Ego
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Special Locals
Who: Keiko Hashiba (Terrestrial Ecologist) and Bernie Kelly (DOC/Birds NZ – Hawkes Bay rep)
Where: Please email: greendrinks@environmentcentre
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Public Talk: Why rua kumara (storage pits) matter
Archaeologist Kevin Jones will host a public talk on rua kumara (storage pits), including about kumara gardening and Hawke's Bay
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Vegetarian Cooking Class
Come along to our famous Eat Up Cookery vegetarian class
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Beginners Argentine Tango Six-Week Course
Hola! The Napier Tango Club is hosting an Introduction to Argentine Tango (Tango Argentino)
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Linear to Circular Bioeconomy: BioAdditive Manufacturing
Dr Marie-Joo Le Guen, Research Group Leader, Scion
Admission: Gold Coin Donation
Additive manufacturing (AM), including 3D and 4D printing, encompasses some of the most promising technologies currently available
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Performing Arts
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves Pantomime
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves is a Pantomime
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Build a Band. Open Mic Jam.
An opportunity for Muso's to get together and Jam with different people
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
String Art Workshop
String Art has been around since the 1900's, and is a lovely old fashioned way to create your own masterpiece
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Ready 2 Rock
Our Ready 2 Rock night is a night of great rock n roll ,swing and jive music brought to you by Ready 2 Rock DJ's Steve and Harvey who will have you dancing to the great music of the '40s, '50s & '60s both DJ's have an extensive collection of music,so whether you are seasoned dancers or just love to boogie come along and join us at The Urban Winery a great venue with a dance floor to match, for a great night of music and dance
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Performing Arts
Open Call @ Paisley
Open Call @ Paisley Stage
Come along and watch some local Hawkes Bay people brave the bright lights and share their talents with you! With acts from all different areas of performance; comedy, dancing, and singing, just to name a few
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Festivals & Lifestyle
NYDS Festival Day
Nau mai, haere mai! NYDS is turning 30!
Come and help us celebrate at our inaugural Festival Day
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Live Music night with The Rvmes at Crab Farm Winery
Our live music nights are back, it's been a while and we need a good night out!! Join us for a night of music with The Rvmes with supporting act Campbell Burns
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Stretch - Hawke's Bay - 2021/ Te Awanga
For this night ONLY, 'Stretch with Special Guests' + Dining available from 6:00pm
Boxcat Records is thrilled to announce acclaimed singer/songwriter ‘Stretch’ will be performing a run of shows through his home region this April
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Bic Runga at Moana Park Estate
Join us at Moana Park Estate for a spectacular day out and get your group or family together
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Team Dynamite - Respect The Process Album Tour
Team Dynamite are thrilled to announce their first tour in over six years, in support of their top five album ‘Respect The Process’
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Music Holiday Programme
Does your child love music? Here's your chance to try out different instruments, write a song, learn 2-3 new songs in a band and perform live!
This holiday programme includes trying & learning an instrument, specialised workshops in singing, playing with others in a band, learning how to write a song and performing in a live show
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Children's Cooking Class - Swedish Princesse Torte
Swedish Princesses Torte
Starting from scratch making:
Sponge Cake
Custard
Marzipan
Fondant Roses
Cooking school students, Age 8-14 years old, will receive the full real food experience when they attend the Farmhouse Kitchen 100% hands-on cooking classes
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Performing Arts
The Royal Family NZ Tour
Parris Goebel presents The Royal Family Dance Crew touring New Zealand for the South Island for first time
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Children's Cooking Class - Coloured Pasta
Making fresh pasta with natural colours
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Performing Arts
3 Speed Crunch Box Rebooted
"The kids were absolutely mesmerised with eyes not even blinking
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Paint and Wine Night - Bob Ross Snowy Mountains
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 Napier! No previous painting experience necessary! Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going!
The need to know:
Drinks: Does not include a complimentary drink but available for purchase throughout the event
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Performing Arts
Gary Sansome Bald Man Sings Rhianna. A Stand Up Comedy Show
Ever heard a bald man sing Rihanna? Edinburgh Fringe Favourite comes to Auckland Fringe for the 1st time, as seen at the biggest comedy clubs in the world including Caroline's on Broadway in NYC and Yuk Yuk's in Toronto – 'exceptionally funny' (Mark Dolan of Balls of Steel) Scottish baldy Gary Sansome takes an irreverent look at music and popular culture in this hilarious, fun-packed show
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Veils - Nux Vomica, live in concert
Parrotdog, Banished Music & Under the Radar Presents:
THE VEILS
Nux Vomica - Live in concert
In Autumn 2021, The Veils present the first ever live performance of their legendary sophomore album Nux Vomica in its ferocious entirety
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Festivals & Lifestyle
NERDVANA VR Gaming Experience
See what all the fuss is about and come experience the awesome fun that is virtual reality gaming! We will have the VR stations setup at various times across the weekend, with play times bookable for 25-minute slots
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Performing Arts
Madagascar The Musical
Based on the smash-hit DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar The Musical follows all your favourite cracka-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Travel the World - Italian Cooking Workshop
Let’s create all the bounty of the garden into a delicious colourful Italian feast
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Performing Arts
Napier Prison Dead Hill Tour
The much awaited DEAD HILL IS BACK!
By the order of the Warden, Matron is releasing the ghouls on 30th of April
Here's what goes bump in the night at Napier Prison!
Dead Hill releases the ghouls for their Juvenile Jailhouse show
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
NERDVANA Steampunk Character Creation with Gareth Ward
Multiple award-winning author and steampunk aficionado Gareth Ward is the master when it comes to creating characters and personas
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Festivals & Lifestyle
NERDVANA Saturday Board Games with the Geeks Guild
Come get your geek on! Roll some dice, place those workers, spend your credits or build an unbeatable resource engine! Join the Geeks Guild and delve into the world of board games where strategy meets nerdery; build a beautiful stained glass window, brew explosive unwieldy potions, craft a delicious sushi meal, tame arcane magicks and mythical creatures all without leaving the comfort of your chair
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Harakeke Weaving Workshop with Lee Olsen
In this fun and relaxed workshop, you will learn how to create a small open woven kete using the whakapuare method, and a small decorative ipu using the kupenga method, out of harakeke (flax)
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Festivals & Lifestyle
NERDVANA Graphic Novel Showcase
Immerse yourself in exciting new worlds and adventurous journeys as you peruse our collection of Graphic novels and Manga at the Hastings Library
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Mozzarella, Feta and Haloumi Cheese Making Workshop
In this three-hour long workshop you will learn how to make Haloumi, Mozzarella and Feta
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
NERDVANA Making Comics (for fun and profit)
Do you dream of writing or drawing comics but don't know where to start? Or maybe you're already halfway through that epic graphic novel? Whatever your level of experience or skill (from "Master Artist" to "I can't draw"), if you want to make comics this workshop is for you! We'll look at what's involved in telling stories with pictures and help you unlock your own unique cartooning voice
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Rude Boyz - Bob Marley Tribute
Hawke’s Bay’s favourite reggae band, The Rude Boyz are bringing their Bob Marley Tribute to The Cabana Napier
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Julie Lamb Outfit Barmy Jarmies Tour
Door sales only - Pay what you want!
The Julie Lamb Outfit are bringing their full eight-piece, kick-arse funky pop sound to Spaceship
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
NERDVANA Foam Armor Makerspace
Ever wanted to try making your own cosplay? Come and experiment with making a foam costume armor piece from patterns supplied - we have a few for you to trial! No prior experience required, and basic materials will be provided to use
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
NERDVANA Miniature painting 101 with Lovecraft
Learn the basics of model painting with Lovecraft Game Store
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Festivals & Lifestyle
NERDVANA Sunday Cozy Cult Classic
Fabulous looking dude with crazy hair and tight, tight, pants steals a baby with the help of a whole lot of dancing, drinking, puppet goblins
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Junior/Youth Latin Dance Course
Introduction to Dancesport
Latin Dance
For children ages 11-15
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Festivals & Lifestyle
NERDVANA Mondays Marathon Madness
How do you spell the sound of adventure? How do you spell the sound of travelling through space and time? How do you recognize a Madman in a box?
"wWheeooooshhhhhfwooo wheeoooooshhhhhfwoooo"
"Vworp vworp"
"Dummmmmmm
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Exhibitions
NZQA Top Art Exhibition 2021
We are excited to announce that the NZQA Top Art exhibition is coming to Hastings City Art Gallery from Monday 3 to Friday 7 May
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Festivals & Lifestyle
NERDVANA Tech Play Sessions
Ever wonder what the kids are on about when they talk about coding lessons or various technology at school? Drop into the Hastings library to have a play with a bunch of tech on offer
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Teens After-School Art Classes - 13 to 16 years
Art Box Teens - Art classes for 13-16-year-olds
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
"Not Yoga" Awareness Through Movement Classes
Move better and feel more awesome with "Not Yoga" classes
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
NERDVANA D&D DM Masterclass with Lovecraft
Are you a keen D&D player and have been thinking about taking the leap to DMing? During this masterclass run by Lovecraft Game Store, you will learn how to manage groups, gather resources and tips and tricks to run your very own campaign
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
A Healing Evening to Rebalance and Rejuvenate
Rebalance and Rejuvenate - Reiki by Jo Keats and singing crystal bowls by Rob Clemens
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Festivals & Lifestyle
NERDVANA May the 4th Marathon
An intergenerational fight between Light and Dark, set against a background of economic instability, in a galaxy far, far away
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Confident & In Control | Makeup Coaching Workshop
Join one of our sell-out workshops and harness the power of your makeup!
In this workshop, Micki will teach you fundamental makeup application techniques and product knowledge to finally gain some understanding and control in your makeup routine
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
NERDVANA Pop up Sci-Fi/ Fantasy Book Club with Catt from War
Catt runs Wardini Books very successful Sci-Fi/ Fantasy Book Club and, luckily for us, she is running a special, pop up version just for Nerdvana! Perfect for readers who read exceptionally cool stuff and for those who want to expand their minds!
For this pop up, we will be discussing Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
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Performing Arts
The NZ String Quartet, Four Suits & A Soprano
New Zealand’s most accomplished performers, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa protégé Ipu Laga’aia, tenor Chris McRae, musical theatre stars Sophie Morris and Rutene Spooner, and music legend Laughton Kora join forces with The New Zealand String Quartet to today announce a nationwide tour of The New Zealand String Quartet, Four Suits and a Soprano in April and May 2021
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
'Sew Fun' Weekly Classes Term 2
Recycle, re-use and re-purpose your hoarded fabric! Sew up a storm while making new friends in the relaxed atmosphere of the CAN workshop
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
"Not Yoga" Awareness Through Movement Classes
Move better and feel more awesome with "Not Yoga" classes
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
French Inspired Baking Fun with Allyson Gofton
Tickets for this event are sold in Hastings Library and are $35 (cash sales only)
In writing her last book, The Baker’s Companion, well-respected food writer Allyson Gofton says she set about writing a baking book for her daughter
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
‘CAN SEW’ Evening Classes Term 2
Recycle, re-use and re-purpose your hoarded fabric!
This evening class is for beginners to experienced students of mixed abilities
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
"Not Yoga" Awareness Through Movement Classes
Move better and feel more awesome with "Not Yoga" classes
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Linocut Evening Classes – Term 2
Lino is a printmaking medium suitable for unlimited exploration, so if you want to get experimental, sign up and join in the fun
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Travel the World - Indonesian Cooking Workshop
Travel the world and come enjoy the flavours and deliciousness from Indonesia! Pauline has created an Indonesian themed menu, a Rijsttafel!
- Coconut Rice
- Beef or Tofu Rendang
- Chicken Satay Skewers
- Green Beans
- Sweet and Sour Atjar Tjampoer
- Seroendeng
- Pisang Goreng
This is a hands-on cooking workshop with dinner included
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Performing Arts
Brendhan Lovegrove- Live Comedy Night
Brendhan Lovegrove- Live Comedy Night
10 x winner of New Zealand Male Comic of The Year is back in Napier for a one night only show
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Dark Eighties: Napier Debut
The Dark Eighties Dance Party - Napier Debut!
We originated on the West Coast of North America + have sold out nights in Wellington, Auckland, Montreal, Vancouver, Nyc, Toronto, and London!
On May 7th, it's finally time to bring The Dark Eighties to Paisley Stage in Napier!
We'll be playing your favourite (and some more obscure) DARK 80s anthems until late
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Exhibitions
Brian Campbell - Head Above The Water
Despite the title of his latest exhibition, Brian Campbell doesn't so much lift his head out of the water as he raises it above the parapet, building an imaginary world using satire, fantasy and humour to contemplate some serious, possibly even profound, questions
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Artist Floor Talk: Brian Campbell
Join artist Brian Campbell in conversation with Hastings City Art Gallery Curator, Clayton Gibson, about Campbell’s exhibition, Head Above The Water
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Afro Music Experience Sam Manzanza & Afrobeat Band
Sam Manzanza will be performing his infectious, hot, spicy, high-energy music originating from tribal Afro-beats to make you feel magic, love, peace, and positive vibes
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Chills - Scatterbrain Album Release Tour
The Sound, Under The Radar and Banished Music presents
The Chills - Scatterbrain Album Release Tour
Having announced the release of their seventh studio album Scatterbrain, The Chills announce a nationwide tour for April / May 2021
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Michael Morris & The Slow Loris
Michael Morris & The Slow Loris are a three-piece alternative rock band from Dunedin
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Sports & Outdoors
Ranui Farm Half Marathon (TBC) - 12k & 5k Trail Run
Located 15 minutes drive south of Waipukurau
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Sports & Outdoors
Gisborne Canoe and Tramping Club, Papatu Station, Manutuke
A seven and a half kilometre circuit walk, along a metalled road and farm tracks
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
I Thank My Mother
Mother’s Day Lunch At Wallingford On 9th of May
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Dior and I
Dior And I
Dior and I brings the viewer inside the storied world of the Christian Dior fashion house with a privileged, behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Raf Simons’ first haute couture collection as its new artistic director—a true labour of love created by a dedicated group of collaborators
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Banksy Does New York
Banksy Does New York
On October 1, 2013, the elusive British street artist known as Banksy launched a self-proclaimed month-long residency in New York City, posting one unique exhibit a day in an unannounced location, sparking a 31-day scavenger hunt both online and on the streets for Banksy’s work
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Studio 54: The Documentary
Studio 54: The Documentary
In 1977, New York night club Studio 54 opened its doors
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Intro To Watercolour Painting - Art Course
Intro To Watercolour Painting - An intensive six-week course for complete beginners to gain skills and confidence painting with watercolour
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
After-School Art Classes - 7 to 12 Years
The Art Box Art Classes for 7-12-year-olds
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Creative Drawing (Art Course)
Creative Drawing - An eight-week project-based creative drawing course
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Performing Arts
Boy Mestizo
James Roque’s smash-hit Boy Mestizo is on tour! A finalist for the Fred Award for Best NZ Show at the 2019 NZ International Comedy Festival, Roque brings his hour of "too real" laughs to the 'Stings for one night only
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Performing Arts
Comedy Bingo with Ethel and Bethel
Dust off your curlers and get ready for a unique night of entertainment with Ethel and Bethel Bingo Babes
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Nadia Reid & Her Band - Opera House & Theatre Tour
Nadia Reid & Her Band - Opera House & Theatre Tour with special guest Anthonie Tonnon
Event timings are listed as when doors open
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Temple of the Grunge
It's time for GRUNGE! All the best from Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, STPs etc etc etc! You know, good music! Live and loud from Hawkes Bays own Temple of the Grunge, a cast of awesome singers and a band which is truly a ball of Grunge rock energy
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Gunsmiths - Smoking Hot!
Exciting and inspiring originals and a wide variety of covers by artists such as John Mayer, SRV, Robben Ford, Black Keys, Hendrix, The Cure, Queens of the Stone Age, The Cult, Gov't Mule, The Beatles, Cream and many more
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Festivals & Lifestyle
CHB Service day "community day"
Lovely CHB is having another amazing "community day" in town on the main street of Waipukurau on Ruataniwha st, outside the local business
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Exhibitions
Dali Susanto - Today is the Day
Dali Susanto was born in the art capital of Indonesia, Yogyakarta and was brought up surrounded by artists
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Paint and Wine Night - Pīwakawaka in Flight
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 Napier! No previous painting experience necessary! Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going!
The need to know:
Drinks: Does not include a complimentary drink but available for purchase throughout the event
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hawke's Bay Better Home & Living Show 2021
Get tomorrow's ideas today! A Wonderful range of exhibitors, 'Ask an Expert' sessions, latest trends, innovations and exclusive show specials it’s the place to be for solutions for sustainable homes, gardens and better living
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Mini Simmons Push And Pull Single Release Tour
Mini Simmons are celebrating New Zealand Music Month and the release of their next single Push and Pull by embarking on a 6 date tour of Aotearoa
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Exhibitions
Thinking Unfolding
The idea of a book as an art object evolved in the mid-20th Century when artists began experimenting with the book format as a means to express their ideas
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Performing Arts
Giselle
Romantic, mystical and lyrical, the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Giselle is a timeless production of one of ballet’s great stories
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Wilkinson in Hastings
Drum and Bass fans rejoice, as WILKINSON has been approved to tour the country in May 2021, taking his high energy show and back catalogue of bangers to Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin and the Hawkes Bay
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Gin Palace by Boom Boom Room Burlesque
The Boom Boom Room Burlesque presents Gin Palace a prohibition cabaret, set in a time where the parties were bigger, the pace was faster and the morals were looser
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hawkes Bay Career Expo 2021
Do you want to talk to people who can help you on the road to your future?
Check out loads of career, study and community information from over 40 providers around New Zealand - all together under one roof
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Paint and Wine Night - Kōwhai Tui
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 Napier! No previous painting experience necessary! Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going!
The need to know:
Drinks: Does not include a complimentary drink but available for purchase throughout the event
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Performing Arts
Ben Elton Live
BEN ELTON announced last year that he would tour New Zealand in 2020 with a brand-new stand-up show, Ben Elton Live
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Performing Arts
Open Call 2 @ Cabana
Open Call 2 @ Cabana
Come along and watch some local Hawkes Bay people brave the bright lights and share their talents with you! With acts from all different areas of performance; comedy, dancing, and singing, just to name a few
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Textile Monoprint Workshop
This workshop will explore monoprinting on to cotton or calico fabric using textile inks
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Geoff Sewell with Jonathan Lemalu, Cameron Barclay, Carl Doy
A special evening of world class classical crossover entertainment with internationally successful Kiwi artists
Geoff Sewell and BRAVO AMICI postponed their 2020 New Zealand concert tour due to the Coronavirus pandemic
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
"Not Yoga" Awareness Through Movement Classes
Move better and feel more awesome with "Not Yoga" classes
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Sports & Outdoors
Hawke's Bay 1-day Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge
So you’re tough, but are you tough enough to take on the 1-day Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge?
This is a chance for primary and intermediate aged kids to get involved in New Zealand’s biggest mud run series in a version tailored especially for them! The Junior Tough Guys and Gals will take on a 1
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
"Not Yoga" Awareness Through Movement Classes
Move better and feel more awesome with "Not Yoga" classes
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
"Not Yoga" Awareness Through Movement Classes
Move better and feel more awesome with "Not Yoga" classes
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Club Tropicana
Step through the doors of Central Fire Station Bistro and into the laidback beach atmosphere of Club Tropicana
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Concerts & Gig Guide
TEEKS - Something To Feel - Album Tour
One of New Zealand’s most compelling voices of modern soul TEEKS (Te Karehana Gardiner-Toi) shares his long-awaited debut album ‘Something To Feel’
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Design Your Own Food Forest Workshop
Whether you are urban or rural you can learn to ‘think like a forest’ and have an abundant multi-storey garden which can provide you with not only food but fuel, medicine, fibre, dye plants and more, and all for a lot less work than a classic vege garden
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Munich meets Meeanee
Spend the afternoon at this Oktoberfest-inspired party as the Old Church transforms itself into a classic German bier hall
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Freddy's Cook-a-Chook
Black Barn has once again team up with musically-minded foodies Fat Freddy’s Drop for another finger-lickin’ good time, as they bring you a lunchtime celebration of hot and spicy chicken, cold beer and bouncing beats
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! This Little Piggy
Moana Park and Buffalo Bill are putting together a 3 course lunch where beasts meet wine
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Flavours of the World
Join Mangapapa Hotel’s new Head Chef Jeffery Laurente and his brigade of chefs for a culinary journey around the world
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Chefs in Homes
This is your chance to get up close with Jason Brown, the new Chef managing Elephant Hill’s kitchen and restaurant
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Nonna’s Kitchen
Slow down and settle in for this family style Italian feast – preparing and sharing a meal in Italy is a lively affair and this interactive dinner at Nonna’s Kitchen will be the same
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Flights to Savour
An afternoon for sharing – Hawke's Bay Wine is teaming up with Il Pirata to spend an afternoon delighting in a wine and food experience that highlights the exquisite bounty Hawke’s Bay has to offer
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Bike, Beer and BBQ
Discover the spectacular Waipuka Hills on the east coast with this day retreat at Cape South
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Sevens Series
Stand aside World Rugby Sevens, this is the must-attend Sevens Tournament for 2021
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Winter Whisky Warmers
The private Hawke’s Bay Club will open its door to the public for this session of whisky tasting and winter warmers
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Are you game?
This five-course degustation menu is not for the faint hearted
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Fireside Ginstronomy
Hunker down for a tale of food and gin told beside a cosy fireside and to the backdrop of the sounds of the ocean
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Winter Wellness Day Retreat
Here is your chance to enjoy a delicious, nourishing taste of a luxury wellness retreat at Cape South Retreat – all in the space of a single day
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Psalms on Sunday
Giant Brewing and new kids on the block Good Company Catering have teamed up with Scott Towers – the food-loving musician behind previous F
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Where Inspiration is Found
Join Steve Smith, Master of Wine, for the release of the 2019 Grand “CRU” wines from Smith & Sheth
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Sports & Outdoors
Tutira Off Road Half Marathon - 12k & 5k Trail Run
Located just 40 minutes North of Napier, Tutira offers a beautiful and challenging course, with stunning views
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Exhibitions
CHB Needleworkers Exhibition
CHB Needleworkers is celebrating 30 Years as a member guild of ANZEG
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Medieval Banquet
Step back in time and enjoy this midwinter medieval banquet
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Prestige Underground
Set in Craggy Range’s underground cellar The Quarry, this is a once in a lifetime experience not to be missed
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Concerts & Gig Guide
KITA Album Release Tour
Banished Music & Under the Radar Presents: KITA Album Release Tour
Following hot on the heels of their recently released single Private Lives, Wellington-based KITA are delighted to announce a tour around Aotearoa in support of their debut self-titled album, visiting 8 centres this June
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Truffle Heaven
Truffles are one of the most luxurious ingredients in the world, and while they can be as rare as hens’ teeth, the hunt is half the fun! Start your day with a sniff and scratch at Sacre Monte Truffles, based right here in Hawke’s Bay
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Drive and Dine
An afternoon of good food, great wine and even better fun
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Like Marie Antoinette – Macarons baking class
There is no secret that macarons are the most exquisite French biscuit
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Behind closed doors
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! A Vintage Degustation
Discover Crab Farm Winery’s history and taste five exclusive wines, all while enjoying a sumptuous five course degustation dinner
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! GINdian
Let us take you on a journey of spices & botanicals - Gin & Indian
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Wine Studio Cinema Series
Enjoy a selection of world-class wines from our family of fine wine estates across New Zealand while settling in for a feel-good, wine-focused film in Smith & Sheth’s intimate studio theatre
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Beer necessities
Forget about your worries and your strife with a delicious beer tasting at the iconic Hawke's Bay Club
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Taradale High School Quiz Night
The THS Quiz Night is a fundraising event to raise money for new solar panels to be installed on the Science Block, enabling the school to greatly reduce electricity costs
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! A Taste of Te Awanga
Featuring a contemporary menu of Aotearoa, this five-course degustation of classical influence & local inspiration with matched wines from Clearview Estate Winery will be an evening of complete delight
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Taste of Wairoa
Discover the very best that Wairoa has to offer
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! A French Cooking Class of Apple Favourites
A culinary collaboration presented to you by French Pastry Chef, Sarah from Mademoiselle Pâtisserie and Pink Lady® apples New Zealand
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Pâté en croûte!
Famed K-Road Bistro and Organic Wine Bar, Bar Celeste is coming to Hawke’s Bay for one night only!
Alongside their own organic wine store, Star Superette, Bar Celeste's Chef Nick Landsman and Alex Southwick will join Black Barn Bistro’s new Executive Chef Regnar Christensen in delivering a sumptuous five course menu of family style shared plates
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! A Fine Diner
What would get if you crossed fine dining with a classic American diner? Four courses - three savoury and one sweet – and wines matched from Oak estate of course!
This is a playful take on American diner masterpieces with a side of fancy
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! At the Chef’s Table
Join the impassioned, award-winning Christopher Stockdale at his chef’s table for a culinary journeying ‘happening
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Greg Johnson - Time Is A Traveller Tour
Greg Johnson returns home for a much-anticipated New Zealand tour, after a year-long LA lockdown
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Introduction to Permaculture Course
Learn how to grow more food for less effort, develop productive and resilient homes, gardens and communities, and find local solutions to our global social and environmental problems
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Goats Cheese Making Workshop
Note: This workshop is postponed to 31st July 2021
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Performing Arts
The Firebird
Following the triumph of his Hansel & Gretel in 2019, the Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to commission a new work by Choreographer in Residence Loughlan Prior for 2021
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Performing Arts
Wonderland Glow Show
The GLOW SHOW team is back with WONDERLAND GLOW SHOW, a ‘kiwified’ interpretation of the classic ‘Alice in Wonderland' tale for tamariki, educators and whanau! Let your imagination soar as you're transported by the magic of giant scale glow-in-the-dark puppetry
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Attachment & Maltreatment
It has been said that children who need love the most, ask for it in the most unloving ways
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Propagation Workshop
A full-day hands-on workshop covering the following:
Seed sowing and pricking out – learn how to successfully sow and then prick out a variety of vegetables and perennial companions to ensure strong and healthy plants in your garden
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hawke's Bay Home and Garden Show 2021
Turning houses into homes for over 30 years!
The Hawke’s Bay Home & Garden Show is packed with all the ideas and information that you need to transform your surroundings into the space you’ve always dreamed of
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Exhibitions
Hawke’s Bay Art Review Exhibition and Gala Opening
Join us on Friday 3 September for the Gala Opening of this year's Hawke's Bay Art Review
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Sacred Hill (TBC) Off Road Half Marathon - 15k & 6.5k Trail
Located 20 minutes from central Napier, our Sacred Hill Winery course is one of our favourites
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Hawke's Bay Wine Auction
The Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction celebrates 30 years in 2021, with Hawke’s Bay’s most talented winemakers providing over 40 lots of wine, many of which are being specially blended
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Sports & Outdoors
Lake Tutira Off Road Half Marathon - 12k & 5k Trail Run
Located just 40 minutes North of Napier, Lake Tutira offers a beautiful and challenging course, with stunning views
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Waipawa Spring Festival AKA Duck Day
Mark the date
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Friends! The Musical Parody: POSTPONED
Friends – The Musical Parody have today announced that they are postponing their near sold out 2020 tour & have secured new dates for 2021 and added extra shows
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Riding in Remembrance
On Saturday 16 October 2021 Sands Hawke's Bay will be holding a fundraising event, Riding in Remembrance at the Napier Sound Shell
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Harcourts Hawke's Bay Arts Festival 2021
The Harcourts Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival is happening again - from 18-31st October 2021, and includes Labour weekend
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Hawke's Bay A&P Show 2021
Fantastic Family Fun! Come along and see the animals and the people at New Zealand's biggest A&P show
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