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Sat 12 Dec - Sat 18 JunSports & 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
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
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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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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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Seasons Art Class for Beginners to Improvers
Have you ever wanted to learn to draw and paint? Do you want to improve your skills? We incorporate a happy, relaxed feel to our friendly, fun, easy step-by-step lessons, providing not just a high level of tuition to help develop potential artists, but a bubbly social gathering that all our students look forward to attending
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Seasons Art Class for Beginners to Improvers
Have you ever wanted to learn to draw and paint? Do you want to improve your skills? We incorporate a happy, relaxed feel to our friendly, fun, easy step-by-step lessons, providing not just a high level of tuition to help develop potential artists, but a bubbly social gathering that all our students look forward to attending
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Guthrie Smith Arboretum Visit
Come and enjoy the Guthrie Smith Arboretum at Tutira which will be open every Sunday from October until the end of May
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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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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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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Seasons Art Class for Beginners to Improvers
Have you ever wanted to learn to draw and paint? Do you want to improve your skills? We incorporate a happy, relaxed feel to our friendly, fun, easy step-by-step lessons, providing not just a high level of tuition to help develop potential artists, but a bubbly social gathering that all our students look forward to attending
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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
Digital Seniors Hub
Whatever a person’s skill level, we can provide one on one support whether it be on a laptop, tablet, Ipad or mobile phone
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Exhibitions
Inga Fillary: What's the Matter
We live in a time of anxiety; trouble lurks at every turn
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Exhibitions
Art from Paul Hunter Centre
Celebrate with us the Art from Paul Hunter Centre - a participation and inclusion service for adults with disabilities
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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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Exhibitions
Star Waka
Star Waka acknowledges past, present and future voyaging to and from Aotearoa in all directions, with the stars reflecting navigation patterns over time and space
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Exhibitions
Nikau Hindin: Kōkōrangi ki Kōkōwai
A journey in understanding Maramataka and traditional celestial navigation practices through the revitalisation of aute, Kōkōrangi ki kōkōwai is a major solo exhibition by artist Nikau Hindin (Ngai Tūpoto, Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi)
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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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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Baby Bounce
Join us for a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays
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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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Festivals & Lifestyle
Taradale Sunday Market
Taradale Sunday Market, your local, weekly, indoor Market
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Beginners Argentine Tango Six-Week Course
Designed for beginners, the six-week course covers the fundamental steps needed to navigate the dance floor
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Exhibitions
'The Unseen' Art & Science Exhibition
Patterns bring 'The Unseen' to life
Gabby O’Connor’s bright idea bringing art and science together came to her when she was in Antarctica, watching measuring instruments being lowered into the icy ocean depths
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Beginners Salsa 8 Week Course
Salsa Dance Lessons - Beginners course start Wednesday 6th April 2022
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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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Exhibitions
The Pioneer: Françoise Gilot
Creative Arts Napier is proud to announce a major exhibition of modern artist and printmaker, Françoise Gilot, from 22 April-12 May, 2022
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Napier Sunday Market
Every Sunday, the Napier waterfront comes to life with food trucks, coffee and the best seasonal produce on offer
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Exhibitions
The Expression Project Competition
Can you express yourself in 20 words or less?
Join ‘The Expression Project’ for the chance to have your words displayed as window art in Hastings City and to WIN $250*
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Monoprinting & Mixed Media 2-Part Course
Taking inspiration from the current Francoise Gilot exhibition on display, CAN is proud to host expert printmaker Cate Godwin who will teach you the accessible technique of creating monoprints
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Exhibitions
Through the Eyes of a Child...
“Photography is the art of observation
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Exhibitions
Terminus: Jess Johnson & Simon Ward
With their pioneering use of virtual reality, artists Jess Johnson and Simon Ward have created a mysterious universe of alien architecture populated by humanoid clones and cryptic symbols, traversed via a network of travellators and gateways
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Exhibitions
‘The Moth and the Olive Branch’ Julia Godfree
The Puriri moth is known as the messenger of the forest
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Sports & Outdoors
Elasticize Napier - Fitness Class
Low Impact Resistant Band training working the whole body
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Feldenkrais "Not Yoga" Movement Classes
Invest in your movement, mobility and overall wellbeing!
Discover how you're designed to move with Feldenkrais "Not Yoga" Awareness Through Movement® classes
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
After School Art Play Term 2: CANCELLED
In this creative kid’s workshop, students will try their hand at a variety of media including graphite, water-colour, paints, and pastels
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Feldenkrais "Not Yoga" Movement Classes
Move Better, Feel Better
Discover how you're designed to move with Feldenkrais "Not Yoga" Awareness Through Movement® classes
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov
Bass René Pape, the world’s reigning Boris, reprises his tremendous portrayal of the tortured tsar caught between grasping ambition and crippling paranoia, kicking off the highly anticipated 2021–22 Live in HD season
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Smith & Sheth + Malo Pink Ribbon Breakfast
Join us for some brunchtime festivities in support of a worthy charity
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Exhibitions
Emotions: Napier Youth Council Art Exhibition
Calling young Napier Artists! Tap into your emotions and enter The Napier Youth Council’s Youth Week Art Competition
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Mack and The Three Wise Birds
Come and join Fraser Mack from 4pm 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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Concerts & Gig Guide
Happy Hour with Campbell Burns
Come join us for happy hour specials from 5pm and stick around for a free live music set from Campbell Burns at 6pm
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Performing Arts
Dry Spell
Fantasy and reality collide with one another, in this spiralling ascension through desire and disgrace
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Concerts & Gig Guide
James Reid (of the Feelers Solo)
James Reid, a Kiwi songwriting and performing legend is coming for a special night at Paisley Stage
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Antenatal Class - Hastings & Havelock North: CANCELLED
Welcome to our Weekend PLUS Antenatal Course, now being run in collaboration with HB Doulas
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Drop-in Dry Point Printmaking Workshop
Join local printmakers from Hawke’s Bay Inkers Community Group to have a go at creating your very own Gilot inspired etching
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Performing Arts
Cinderella
This is a dance/drama version of the traditional fairy story of Cinderella
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Concerts & Gig Guide
9th Birthday
Its been a bloody tough time for everyone, there were many moments of uncertainty and not knowing if we will survive
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Performing Arts
Friends! The Musical Parody: CANCELLED
So, no one told you life was gonna be this way! Not even Phoebe with all her psychic connections could have foretold the events of the past 2 years
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Concerts & Gig Guide
YesYesNo - Live
The Urban Winery proudly presents the return of YesYesNo
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Sports & Outdoors
Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers vs Waterside Karori
Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers take on Waterside Karori in this Central League clash
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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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Concerts & Gig Guide
Rock n Roll Night
Al Dawson and his band will be bringing a great night of Rock n Roll to the napier RSA brought to you by the Napier RSA rock n roll club entry is free starting at 7 pm until 9 pm so come along and enjoy a great night With the Al Dawson band Al Lorraine & Paul A great night of Rock n Rollthe way it should be
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Painting Projects - Get Better Faster
To get better at anything takes time and practice and that's exactly what this course is designed to give you
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Paint and Wine Night - Abstract Faces
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 Havelock North! No previous painting experience necessary
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Albi & The Wolves
Albi & The Wolves set fire to stages and fill hearts with hope with their energetic and relatable alternative indie folk songs
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Digital Skills Workshop: Getting started with Zoom
Basic tuition to get you started with using your tablet/iPad and a few tips and tricks you may not know
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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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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Kapa Kōrero
Nau mai, haere mai! Welcome to Kapa Kōrero, Napier Libraries' te reo conversation club
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Glow in the Dark Paint Night - OctoGlow: CANCELLED
Ultraviolet lights and neon nights! Prepare to experience Paintvine like you’ve never experienced it before - in the dark!
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 ultraviolet lights, glow in the dark paint 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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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Screen Printing for Beginners
Suitable for beginners - easy projects to help build your confidence
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
HB Music Hub Producers Session - Simon Gooding
An epic opportunity for Hawke's Bay artists!
Join one of NZ's top Music Producers, Simon Gooding for a FREE, exclusive mentoring session so you can learn from the best on all things music production
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Paint and Wine Night - Pīwakawaka
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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Exhibitions
Katrina Webster
Katrina Webster is a mixed media artist originally from rural town Dannevirke now residing in Hastings
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Exhibitions
Hawkes Bay Photographic Society Exhibition
Showcasing an extraordinary body of photographic work by the members of the Hawke’s Bay Photographic Society
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Travel the World - Indonesian Cooking Workshop
Pauline has created a whole new Indonesian themed menu, still a Dutch Rijsttafel; but new recipes!
Nasi Kuning, yellow rice!
Gado Gado, vegetables with eggs and Sataysauce
Sambal Udang, spicy prawns
Pangsit, fried wonton
Spekkoek, malaysian Lapis Legit cake
Dinner and Recipe booklet included
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Happy hour with Greg Conrad
Come join us for happy hour specials from 5pm - 7pm and stick around for a free live acoustic set with Greg Conrad from 6pm - 8pm
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Performing Arts
Hawke's Bay Street Dance Competition
Come along and watch dance crews and school dance groups compete in the Hawke's Bay's only Regional Street Dance Competition!
This event which is run by Rezpect was postponed earlier in the year due to Covid but we are excited to be running this event on the new date of Friday 13th May at the Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Turkey The Bird - Album Release
The New Zealand folk trio “Turkey The Bird” are on a nationwide album release tour, celebrating the release of their sophomore album “When Turkeys Fly”
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Professor Dynamite & The Banditos
SPACESHIP presents
Professor Dynamite & The Banditos / Akina Vinyl Appreciation Society
Local beat hustlers, Professor Dynamite & The Banditos, have a knack for weaving infectious slow-burn beats with authentic live instrumental improvisations
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Funky Jackin' Tech House - DJ Oma
This Friday night at The Urban Winery from 9
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Exhibitions
'Te ahua, te wa, te atea' by Russ Flatt
MTG Hawke’s Bay, Tai Ahuriri’s latest exhibition is by Russ Flatt
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Interactive Exhibition Talk: Te ahua, te wa, te atea
Join the conversation as artist Russ Flatt discusses his video installation with Dowse Art Museum Director, Karl Chitham and Te Hira Henderson from MTG Hawke’s Bay
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Sign Language Taster Class
To celebrate NZ Sign Language Week, learn basic NZ Sign Language in a 45-minute session with a NZSL tutor
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Pontiacs: CANCELLED
Spin your wheels and rock your butt off to the best-loved hits of Chrissie Hynde/The Pretenders, Tom Petty, Crowded House, Linda Ronstadt, The Clash, Led Zeppelin, Bonnie Raitt, ELO and many more
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Son de Cuba 100% Cuban Quartet
The boyz are very excited to be invited back to Napier yet again
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Pop-Up Kids Market - Autumn Sale
We're back! 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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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Botanical Drawing Basics Workshop
We welcome back Artist Terrie Reddish for a second offering of her wonderful workshop, focusing on the basics of botanical drawing
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Experimental Block Printing on Fabric Workshop
Join professional printmaker Lisa Feyen of Ink Moth Print Studio for a one-day play with block printing on fabric or paper, suitable for beginners and mixed abilities
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Sports & Outdoors
Family Swim Event
Kids must be between 8-13 years old to swim in the pool and go on the inflatable
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Story Time
Join us for some fun and excitement as we journey through a collection of adventurous stories and songs all preschoolers can enjoy
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Drawing People - Learn To Draw Portraits
Drawing People: Learn How To Draw Portraits
Take your drawing to the next level and start drawing people! In this six week course Emily will introduce you to a variety of drawing approaches and techniques for drawing portraits
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with The Carnivorous Plant Society
Allow New Zealand’s favourite psychedelic jazz band to take you on a journey from the streets of Mexico City to the steppes of Asia then straight to the depths of hell!
The talented quartet of four of New Zealand's most accomplished musicians perform their original compositions that will ignite the imaginations of both children and adults alike
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with The Carnivorous Plant Society
Allow New Zealand’s favourite psychedelic jazz band to take you on a journey from the streets of Mexico City to the steppes of Asia then straight to the depths of hell!
The talented quartet of four of New Zealand's most accomplished musicians perform their original compositions that will ignite the imaginations of both children and adults alike
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Green Hydrogen: Commodity Chemical and Future Fuel
Professor Sally Brooker will give a general introduction to the hydrogen ecosystem
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Performing Arts
The Old People Are Revolting
** PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATES **
The residents of the Sunshine Retirement Village have their own villas in beautifully manicured grounds filled with mature shrubs and trees
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Pride Month at Hastings Libraries of Pride
Hastings Libraries of Pride present Pride Month 2022
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Met Opera Series: Fire Shut Up In My Bones
Movie length 3h 36m
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Rainbow Storytime with Erika and Coco Flash - Pride Month
Come along to special storytimes with Taranaki drag queens Erika and Coco Flash
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Performing Arts
PRIDE Living Library with Erika and Coco Flash
Meet Erika and Coco Flash, drag queens on tour from Taranaki
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Travel the World - Chengdu Dumplings Workshop
Jie Pang will introduce you to skills of filling, shaping and making dumplings
Jie Pang’s origins’ lay in Chengdu, a city in the southwestern province of Szechuan in China
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with The Carnivorous Plant Society
Allow New Zealand’s favourite psychedelic jazz band to take you on a journey from the streets of Mexico City to the steppes of Asia then straight to the depths of hell!
The talented quartet of four of New Zealand's most accomplished musicians perform their original compositions that will ignite the imaginations of both children and adults alike
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Happy Hour with Ella Pollett
Come join us for happy hour specials from 5pm and stick around for a free live acoustic set with Ella Pollett from 6pm
Ella pollett is a 15-year-old singer/songwriter from Hawkes Bay
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Verde at Church Road 3 Course Mini-Degustation
What a way to start off the winter months than by reintroducing our Friday night dinners! Each course includes a Church Road wine match and showcases local, fresh Hawkes Bay produce lovingly crafted by Head Chef Grant McHenry
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Hygge's Wine Match Dinner with TeAwanga Estate
Take time out and move on from Covid
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Performing Arts
Erika Flash - Singing Drag Queen Cabaret
The colourful drag diva, Erika Flash, is traveling across New Zealand, performing for enthusiastic crowds and drag queen-loving locals
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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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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with The Carnivorous Plant Society
Allow New Zealand’s favourite psychedelic jazz band to take you on a journey from the streets of Mexico City to the steppes of Asia then straight to the depths of hell!
The talented quartet of four of New Zealand's most accomplished musicians perform their original compositions that will ignite the imaginations of both children and adults alike
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Performing Arts
A Swingin’ Soirée
Cherry Boomb and her pal Billie Jean are revamping their smash hit show ‘A Taste of Burlesque’ that they debuted at Art Deco this year
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Pontiacs Rock The Cabana: CANCELLED
Spin your wheels and rock your butt off to the best-loved hits of Chrissie Hynde/The Pretenders, Tom Petty, Crowded House, Linda Ronstadt, The Clash, Led Zeppelin, Bonnie Raitt, ELO and many more
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Pāmu's Ahuriri Open Farm Day
Ahuriri Station is a 1,179ha property that was uplifted after the 1931 Napier earthquake
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Kintsugi Workshop in Napier
After two SOLD OUT Workshops, I'm bringing this back to Napier! Yay Super excited to be holding my Kintsugi workshop again in Napier this May 2022
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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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Festivals & Lifestyle
South African Film Festival: Beyond Moving
83 MINS | DOCO, FAMILY | Rated G
Proceeds from the festival support Education without Borders (EwB)
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with The Carnivorous Plant Society
Allow New Zealand’s favourite psychedelic jazz band to take you on a journey from the streets of Mexico City to the steppes of Asia then straight to the depths of hell!
The talented quartet of four of New Zealand's most accomplished musicians perform their original compositions that will ignite the imaginations of both children and adults alike
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with We Mavericks
They're folk that resemble everything else: Bringing captivating originals, entertaining stories and incredible energy, they pack punches but have songs to heal your scars
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Concerts & Gig Guide
We Mavericks - The Small Halls Sessions
We Mavericks top off their North Island album release tour with 5 exclusive & intimate performances in Hawkes Bay:
WED 25 MAY - FLEMINGTON COMMUNITY HALL
THU 26 MAY - ASHLEY CLINTON COMMUNITY HALL
FRI 27 MAY - POUKAWA COMMUNITY HALL
SAT 28 MAY - ELSTHORPE COMMUNITY HALL
SUN 29 MAY - HAUMOANA PAVILION
WE MAVERICKS
The trans-Tasman powerhouse duo who pack punches but bring songs to heal your scars
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Performing Arts
Wheeler's Luck
This zany and fun New Zealand play is set in a small coastal community on the South Island of New Zealand, and when a land developer from Auckland arrives and attempts to buy up the town there is much tension and protest
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Trauma Based Behaviour
Professionals working in, and in partnership with schools will be familiar with the complex demands created by children and young people with challenging behaviours
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
HB Music Hub Mentoring Session: Kurt Shanks & Lorraine Barry
An epic opportunity for Hawke's Bay artists!
Join Musician, Kurt Shanks and Music Manager, Lorraine Barry for a FREE, exclusive mentoring session so you can learn from the best about "preparation for live performance"
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Pride Craft Buffet
Be proud to make your own merch! Materials provided
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with We Mavericks
They're folk that resemble everything else: Bringing captivating originals, entertaining stories and incredible energy, they pack punches but have songs to heal your scars
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Paint Your Pet with Paintvine
Introducing our newest event! Paint your Pet, with Paintvine!
Paint Your Pet while enjoying a drink with your human pals
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Exhibitions
'Bunch of Grunts' Ken Sando: POSTPONED
This will be a solo based exhibition consisting of a variety of works rendered in Charcoal, Indian ink, and Acrylic on board and hung within the Main Gallery space of Creative Arts Napier
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Exhibitions
Sam Savage 'Love Letters
Sam Savage is an artist operating in the world of abstract typography
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Exhibitions
[RES]ORB
Creative Arts Napier is proud to again showcase a fantastic and unique collection
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with We Mavericks
They're folk that resemble everything else: Bringing captivating originals, entertaining stories and incredible energy, they pack punches but have songs to heal your scars
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Happy Hour with Scarlett Eden
Come join us for happy hour specials from 5pm and stick around for a free live acoustic set from Scarlett Eden from 6pm
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Concerts & Gig Guide
MEINIAK - Hell's Wrath
Meiniak always put out a Hell of a Pantera performance
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
The World Conferences Building Vibrant Communities
Purpose of the conferences
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Performing Arts
Theatre Workshop
This free three day workshop offers theatre training for young people aged 14-24 years
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Exhibitions
Beneath The Sunshine Exhibition by Isaac Petersen
ISAAC PETERSEN
'Beneath The Sunshine'
19th May - 12th June, 2022
'My work is a culmination of stories from my life, my home, and the places I have been
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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
Botanical Drawing Basics Workshop
Due to popular demand we welcome back Artist Terrie Reddish for a third offering of her wonderful workshop, focusing on the basics of botanical drawing
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Hawke's Bay Soul Choir Workshop Concert
Every year Hawke's Bay Soul Choir meets for a workshop day
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with We Mavericks
They're folk that resemble everything else: Bringing captivating originals, entertaining stories and incredible energy, they pack punches but have songs to heal your scars
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hitler Versus Picasso and the Others
Documentary directed by Claudio Poli (90 min runtime)
After 70 years from the Hitler’s declaration of war to “degenerate” art, an event film that reveals secrets of the Fuhrer treasure
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Concerts & Gig Guide
IYKYK 2.0 - House & Techno
Welcome to the 2nd instalment of IYKYK
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Squealer: New Zealand's Premier AC/DC Experience Band
Squealer are New Zealand's premier AC/DC experience band
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Badger
Local Hawke's Bay covers band Badger are getting set to party at Urban Winery on Saturday May 28th
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Paint & Sip (Imaginary Paradise)
Come along for a fun-filled Sunday afternoon of painting and fun for the Special Winter Offer price of just $37
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Sports & Outdoors
Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers vs Miramar Rangers
Mirimar Rangers visit Bluewater Stadium to take on Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with We Mavericks
They're folk that resemble everything else: Bringing captivating originals, entertaining stories and incredible energy, they pack punches but have songs to heal your scars
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Feldenkrais "Not Yoga" Movement Classes
Discover how you're designed to move with Feldenkrais "Not Yoga" Awareness Through Movement® classes
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Beginners Argentine Tango Six-Week Course
Designed for beginners, the six-week course covers the fundamental steps needed to navigate the dance floor
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Paint and Wine Night - Abstract Flowers
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 Havelock North! No previous painting experience necessary
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Exhibitions
'Journey Of Discovery' Colleen Schofield
Self-taught and having attended workshops but no formal art training, Colleen Schofield joined a country art group twenty-odd years ago
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Exhibitions
'A Round: POV' Work by Sacred Heart College
Selected Sacred Heart College students from years 10-12 are selected to participate in the school's “Visual Art Enhancement Programme”
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Glow in the Dark Paint Night - Glow Wave
Ultraviolet lights and neon nights! Prepare to experience Paintvine like you’ve never experienced it before - in the dark!
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 ultraviolet lights, glow in the dark paint 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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Sports & Outdoors
Hawke's Bay Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge
So you’re tough, but are you tough enough to take on the Hawke's Bay 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
Feldenkrais "Not Yoga" Movement Classes
Discover how you're designed to move with Feldenkrais "Not Yoga" Awareness Through Movement® classes
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Pride Books and Movie Night
Come and share the titles you've loved, and hear about the LGBTQIA+ books and movies others have been enjoying
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Exhibitions
Tuākana Tēina, Toimairangi Artists Exhibition
Tuākana Tēina
Toimairangi Artists
Michelle Mataira, Wilray Price, Tracy Keith
Darryl Thomson, Cydne Price, Wendy Lee Mckee, Nephi Tupaea, Jaylin August
An exhibition of Kaiako (teacher) and Ākonga (student) from Toimairangi,
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa – Hastings
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Taco Nouveau
Discover bold flavours and delicious wines at Taco Nouveau where Decibel Wines and Fork & Noise team up for an unforgettable night in Hasting’s East Block
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Hygge Hoedown: CANCELLED
Kick those winter blues, done your country kit and come along for a whole lot of local country fun
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Film Festival: Sparkling - The story of Champagne
Cosy up this Winter F
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Wairoa Māori Film Festival Screening Pass 2022
Join us for the Wairoa Māori Film Festival 2022
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Just Desserts
You’ll want to skip dinner before this event as you’ll need every inch of space for this decadent eight-course dessert degustation
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Divas & A Piano 4.
Another wonderful night of Piano and Vocals by the cream of Hawkes Bay Divas
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Performing Arts
Badong by James Roque: POSTPONED
You may have seen him on TV (Have You Been Paying Attention, The Masked Singer NZ, The NZ Comedy Gala, 7 Days), now catch the Filipino stepson of NZ Comedy live!
Ever since he was a little kid, James has always been called by his family by his Filipino nickname "Badong"
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Miles Calder Pushing & Pulling Release Tour
The Paisley Stage in Napier hosts Alt-Folk/Indie songwriter and Aotearoa Music Award Nominee Miles Calder as he sets off on a National Acoustic Duo Tour in support of the upcoming single "Pushing & Pulling"
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
4-week Yoga Course: The Wisdom Within
June 4-week Yoga Course
60-minute vinyasa yoga with teachings from The School of Philosophy: The Wisdom Within - knowing thyself, being awake, being present, the three-fold energy
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Sports & Outdoors
Porsche Club NZ - Public Display
The Porsche Club NZ will be hosting a public display of approx 50 Porsche vehicles on Saturday the 4th June (Queens Birthday Weekend) at the Napier Soundshell on Marine Parade, from 9
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Sustainable Fashion Market
My Walk In Wardrobe is Wellington's own sustainable fashion market
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Exhibitions
Terminus: Jess Johnson & Simon Ward - Booking Sessions
With their pioneering use of virtual reality, artists Jess Johnson and Simon Ward have created a mysterious universe of alien architecture populated by humanoid clones and cryptic symbols, traversed via a network of travellators and gateways
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Film Festival: Ants on a Shrimp
Cosy up this Winter F
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Film Festival: A trip to Spain
Cosy up this Winter F
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Performing Arts
Swan Lake: CANCELLED
Considered the greatest of all classical ballets, Swan Lake is a perfect synthesis of music and dance
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Concerts & Gig Guide
INXS and Joe Cocker Tribute Featuring Mark Taipari: CANCELLED
INXS and Joe Cocker Tribute Featuring Mark Taipari
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Jess Atkin & The Urban Cats
Jess Atkin has become renowned for her distinctive, powerful yet soulful voice, which slips well into the Rock and R&B vibe yet transitions smoothly into the Jazz & Blues genres
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Concerts & Gig Guide
TinkerBalls - Queens Birthday Special
Hello fabulous Kweeens & Kings, Princes & Princesses
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Sports & Outdoors
Te Mata Park Winter Planting Day
Join the Te Mata Park team on Arbor Day, Sunday 5 June, for our big Winter Planting Day of 2022
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Festivals & Lifestyle
The Wedding and Event Expo Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay's premier wedding and event expo is back for 2022!
We have every aspect of your big day covered
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Film Festival: Ottolenghi & the Cakes of Versailles
Cosy up this Winter F
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Workshop: Chick, Chick, Chicken!
Want to reduce your food waste?
Join Brothers Ben and George from Bostock Brothers Organic Free Range Chicken as they demonstrate how to debone a chicken and talk through the best techniques to utilise all cuts with different cooking methods
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Wairoa WIFT Mana Wahine High Tea Celebration 2022
Nau Mai! Nau Mai! Haere Mai!
Join us at the Wairoa Māori Film Festival high tea celebration, a Mana Wahine event presented in association with Women in Film & Television NZ (WIFT NZ)
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Film Festival: Love Sarah
Cosy up this Winter F
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Pitmaster v Pitmaster
This is one for BBQ lovers
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Fondue Lounge
Do you take this bowl of molten cheese to
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Film Festival: Boiling Point
Cosy up this Winter F
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Heretaunga Wine Studio Cinema Series
Enjoy a selection of world-class wines from Smith & Sheth’s family of fine wine estates across New Zealand, while immersing yourself in a feel-good, wine-focused film in their intimate studio theatre
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Happy Daze Market
Hawke's Bay's pop-up afternoon market for all things vintage, second-hand & pre-loved
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Performing Arts
Tom Sainsbury - Snapchat Dude Live
Tom is hitting the road with SNAPCHAT DUDE LIVE! and no stone will be unturned in his quest to poke fun at New Zillunders
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Funding Roadshow
National and local community funding organisations have come together to host a Hawke’s Bay Funding Roadshows across the Hawke's Bay
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Grant Haua
To match his very impressive and quite often moving debut album Awa Blues ( released March 2021 ) Grant Haua, who was longtime half of blues-roots stompers SWAMP THING ( with drummer Michael Barker ) will present in concert his deep timbred soul-blues vocals/ acoustic guitars and foot percussion in a performance of style that relates heavily to his Maori culture which are at the heart of these songs
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Performing Arts
The Raft
The Raft
by Carl Nixon
Directed by Cefyn Gauden
Set over a rainy weekend in a West Coast bach, a family try to pick up the pieces and wrestle with the things that have remained submerged for too long
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Performing Arts
Theatre Workshop for Teachers and Practitioners
This Massive Company Professional Development workshop is designed for teachers working with rangatahi, and theatre practitioners with a particular interest in developing their devising practice
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Digital Skills Workshop: Intro to Smartphones
Basic tuition to get you started with using your smartphone and a few tips and tricks you may not know
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Exhibitions
Jason Johnstone ‘A Long Time Coming’
“A Long Time Coming” is rather appropriate for a title as it has been close to 22 years since Jason Johnstone last held an exhibition
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Mixed Media Course: SOLD OUT
Join this 5-week mixed media art class with experienced tutor Helen at her brightly lit studio within Waiohiki Arts Village
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Grant Haua
Grant Haua's Small Hall Sessions Tour of Hawke's Bay -
To match his very impressive and quite often moving debut album Awa Blues ( released March 2021 ) Grant Haua, who was longtime half of blues-roots stompers SWAMP THING ( with drummer Michael Barker ) will present in concert his deep timbred soul-blues vocals/ acoustic guitars and foot percussion in a performance of style that relates heavily to his Maori culture which are at the heart of these songs
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Paint and Wine Night - Doorway to Athens: CANCELLED
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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Festivals & Lifestyle
Metropolitan Opera: Eurydice
The ancient Greek myth of Orpheus, who attempts to harness the power of music to rescue his beloved Eurydice from the underworld, has inspired composers since opera’s earliest days
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Exhibitions
The Opening of Tuākana Tēina, Toimairangi Artists Exhibition
Tuākana Tēina
Toimairangi Artists
Michelle Mataira, Wilray Price, Tracy Keith
Darryl Thomson, Cydne Price, Wendy Lee Mckee, Nephi Tupaea, Jaylin August
An exhibition of Kaiako (teacher) and Ākonga (student) from Toimairangi,
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa – Hastings
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Ten Years of TOM
Discover 10 vintages of Church Road’s award-winning TOM range
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Pairing and Sharing
Showcasing Cone & Flower's approach of sharing plates, delight in this four-course meal paired with drinks from local producers Zeelandt Brewery, Petane Wines, The National Distillery and Three Wise Birds
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Workshop: A Joyful Moroccan Feast
Winters can be freezing in the mountains of Morocco, so delicious fare that warms from the inside out is an absolute must
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Happy Hour with Liberty
Come join us for happy hour specials from 5pm and stick around for free live music set from Liberty at 6pm
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Grant Haua
Grant Haua's Small Hall Sessions Tour of Hawke's Bay -
To match his very impressive and quite often moving debut album Awa Blues ( released March 2021 ) Grant Haua, who was longtime half of blues-roots stompers SWAMP THING ( with drummer Michael Barker ) will present in concert his deep timbred soul-blues vocals/ acoustic guitars and foot percussion in a performance of style that relates heavily to his Maori culture which are at the heart of these songs
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Vegetation Degustation
This eight-course plant-based degustation is designed to wow even the most fastidious meat eater
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Exhibitions
Cellular Memory: Elizabeth Thomson
'We are each made up of one hundred million million cells, none of which have any idea who we are
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Antenatal Class
Welcome to our Weekend PLUS Antenatal Course
This course is $150 and has 3 sessions:
- Saturday 11th June from 10am - 3
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Artist Talk
Join us to hear a conversation between two of Aotearoa’s leading contemporary artists, Elizabeth Thomson and Dame Robin White, and celebrated writer, poet and art curator, Gregory O'Brien, about Elizabeth’s exhibition Cellular Memory
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Napier CBD Winter Workshops
Come and create with Meerlo Creations at these free winter kids workshops
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Blanc is the New Noir!
Join Te Awanga Estate for a long lunch and a deep dive into the wonderful world of Sauvignon Blanc
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Pride Whānau and Chosen Family Picnic
Bring your whānau or chosen family and a packed lunch, dress up, and come along to our picnic in Civic Square to celebrate Pride month with others
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! We’re going Rogue
We're Going Rogue! Come experience the delights of Wellington's famous Rogue Burger and dance the night away to a well-curated line-up of local DJs with the best views in town
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Nightlife
Dim the lights and let Giant Brewing’s DJs transport the young at heart on a chronological journey through 50 years of ground-breaking dance music
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Shanghai Nights
Dimly lit, acceptably rowdy, sticky, sweet, sour and spicy – Mary's turns her corner of Joll Road into a trip down a lantern-lit Shanghai laneway
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Grant Haua
Grant Haua's Small Hall Sessions Tour of Hawke's Bay
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! The Pasture and Ocean Co-op
Set your sails for a taste of the wilderness as The Pasture and Ocean Co-op reinvents the classic "Surf n Turf"
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Story of SUNZ
The story of SUNZ - live from Crab Farm Winery
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Shamanic Sound Journey with Sika
A magical evening of shamanic visioning and sound healing
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Wallingford Truffles – Paddock to Plate Experience
Road trip to the undulating hills of Wallingford in Central Hawke’s Bay for a truly enchanting escapade
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Flavours of Manawa
Eat your way through Hawke’s Bay without needing to travel at all thanks to Flavours of the Manawa this Winter F
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Sports & Outdoors
Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers vs Havelock North
Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers welcome Havelock North to Bluewater Stadium for this local derby
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! The Grand Master of CRU
Join the Master (of Wine) Steve Smith on an exploration of the 2020 release of Smith & Sheth Grand CRU wines
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Performing Arts
CMNZ presents Goldner String Quartet - Mendelssohn & Dvorak
GARETH FARR
Te Kōanga
FELIX MENDELSSOHN
String Quartet No
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Grant Haua
Grant Haua's Small Hall Sessions Tour of Hawke's Bay
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Paint Your Pet with Paintvine
Introducing our newest event! Paint your Pet, with Paintvine!
Paint Your Pet while enjoying a drink with your human pals
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Transforming the Governance of Freshwater in Hawke's Bay
In New Zealand, two groups of actors are particularly involved in freshwater governing: namely farmers, who manage large areas of the countryside, and regional councils – the governing entity that has the legislative responsibility to manage the freshwater resources of a region
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
June 2022 Green Drinks Event
Come along and join the education team at the National Aquarium of New Zealand for Green Drinks this June!
Learn all about what immersive events and projects the team have been creating to encourage our local community to get out in nature, and what you could get involved with in the coming year
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Te Mata Showcase Hawke's Bay 2022
Showcase is a celebration of Te Mata Estate’s premium red and white wines
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Performing Arts
The Big Sing 2022
Annual Choral Showcase featuring student choirs from East Coast secondary schools
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Linocut Printmaking Workshop
Introduction to Linocut for Adults & Youth 14+
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Performing Arts
Legally Blonde: The Musical
SO MUCH FUN, IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL!
Legally Blonde: The Musical is an action-packed, feel-good musical based on the novel and the hit-movie of the same name
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Workshop: BaoBun-derful
Join tutor Jie Pang on for a masterclass of China’s Sichuan flavours
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Happy Hour with Rachel
Come join us for happy hour specials from 5pm and stick around for the free live music by Rachel from 6pm
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Mariscos Feista
Warm up this winter with a Mexican seafood fiesta at Shed 2 in Ahuriri
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! An Ode to The Fig
As the cool of winter settles on barren trees and leaves a frost on the ground, there is no better time to hide inside and enjoy an evening of praise for the humble fig
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Sports & Outdoors
The Big Bike Film Night 2022
Prepare to be inspired Hawkes Bay!
The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you
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Concerts & Gig Guide
You Should Be Dancing
You Should Be Dancing is a giant DISCO celebration! A club night of super danceable disco hits
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Temple Of The Grunge 10 Year Anniversary
We have reached a 10 year milestone for Temple, so we are gonna party like only we can, expect to see all the regulars plus most of our guests and members from the last 10 years
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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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Exhibitions
Te Pō Uriuri: Poutu Puketapu
Te Pō Uriuri is an immersive experience retelling the pūrakau/legend of Uru, the eldest child of Ranginui and Papatūānuku
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Smokefreerockquest 2022 Hawkes Bay Heat
New Zealand's nationwide, live, original music, youth event gives young musicians the opportunity to perform live in a professional setting, in venues from Northland to Southland
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Matariki Themed Green Screen
Drop into Napier or Taradale library and take a photo in front of our green screen, choose the Matariki-themed background you want, and our librarians will put it all together for you!
Suitable for all ages
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Sports & Outdoors
Giants Boxing Academy vs New Zealand
The Hastings Giants are taking on New Zealand
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Performing Arts
Pride Poetry Night with Motif Poetry
Motif Poetry and Hastings Library are excited to present a special, one-night-only, free Pride Poetry Night right here in the Bay!
Hosted by UK Slam Champion Sara Hirsch and featuring wordsmiths from around Hawke's Bay, come and watch poets perform their work at Hastings Library of Pride
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Put Some Pork on your F.A.W.C!
A celebration of all things pig! Every sticky succulent part of our favourite animal enjoyed over five courses
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Led Zeppelin by LEAD ZIPLINE
Lead Zipline – Are Coming to Napier !
Sat 18 June 2022
Enjoy a world-class tribute evening of the Greatest Ever Hard Rock Music that was Led Zeppelin!
Lead Zipline is a global collaboration of professional music session artists from the UK, Europe and New Zealand
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Tropical Downbeat Orchestra
Tropical Downbeat Orchestra are known for delivering the deepest of grooves and smoothest soul
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Concerts & Gig Guide
001: Winter Warmer
A night of deep, dark and funky drum and bass selected by some of Hawkes bays local talent
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Workshop: Platitos - Small Plates, Big Flavour
In this hands-on culinary event, experience the touch, smell and taste of small specialty South American dishes that well and truly pack a flavourful punch
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Festivals & Lifestyle
MTG Movie Club; Yellow is Forbidden
MTG Movie Club for June features three fashion-themed movies, starting with Yellow if Forbidden at 1pm
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Workshop: How to Prune a Fig Tree
A hands-on practical demonstration of how to prune your fig tree
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Sports & Outdoors
Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers vs Wellington United
Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers take on Wellington United in the Chatham Cup
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Festivals & Lifestyle
MTG Movie Club; Dries
MTG Movie Club for June features three fashion-themed movies, starting with Yellow if Forbidden at 1pm, followed by Dries at 3pm, an intimate portrait of the fashion designer Dries Van Noten
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! A Hawke’s Bay Winter
Craggy Range and Black Barn Restaurants join forces for one night only to celebrate Hawke’s Bay’s incredible culinary landscape and the talented producers, growers, and farmers responsible for it
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Festivals & Lifestyle
MTG Movie Club; Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist
MTG Movie Club for June features three fashion-themed movies, starting with Yellow if Forbidden at 1pm, followed by Dries at 3pm, and finishing with Westwood at 6pm
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Performing Arts
Badong by James Roque
You may have seen him on TV (Have You Been Paying Attention, The Masked Singer NZ, The NZ Comedy Gala, 7 Days), now catch the Filipino stepson of NZ Comedy live!
Ever since he was a little kid, James has always been called by his family by his Filipino nickname "Badong"
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Go with Tourism Expo
New Zealand’s only dedicated career expo for Tourism & Hospitality is back again in 2022!
Delivered in partnership with New Zealand Careers Expo, this event is not to be missed if you’re in need of work or study inspiration
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Festivals & Lifestyle
NZ Careers Expo Hawkes Bay
New Zealand Careers Expo
Every year our Expos prove to be engaging, informative, and interactive events for thousands of visitors seeking to explore their study and employment options
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Matariki Themed Green Screen
Drop into Napier or Taradale library and take a photo in front of our green screen, choose the Matariki-themed background you want, and our librarians will put it all together for you!
Suitable for all ages
Visit our website for more information
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Watercolour and Wine Night - Northern Lights: CANCELLED
Turn wine into watercolour! Take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other, and let’s paint a watercolour masterpiece!
Join us for a beginner's watercolour painting event full of fluid colour mixing and delicate brushwork, where you’ll craft your own bespoke watercolour artwork
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Performing Arts
The World of Musicals
Postponed until 18 December 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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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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Festivals & Lifestyle
Matariki Tāpuapua - The Pools of Matariki
For four nights we invite you to float a waka lantern on the tranquil waters of The Pond to make a wish for the future, or remember those who have passed since last Matariki
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Adam McGrath
Adam McGrath is a folk singer who travels the state highways and byways of New Zealand, Australia, Europe and parts beyond, slinging songs and offering up low rent barroom philosophy
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Ngā Whetū o Matariki: A Magical Matariki Light Show
Celebrate Matariki this year with whānau and friends as our city comes alive with exhibitions, family events, workshops, storytelling and learning
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Glow in the Dark Paint Night - The Rolling Stones
Ultraviolet lights and neon nights! Prepare to experience Paintvine like you’ve never experienced it before - in the dark!
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 ultraviolet lights, glow in the dark paint 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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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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Festivals & Lifestyle
Matariki - Kai Hau Ahi
Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi will host a Whangai i te hautapu ceremony, making a food offering to the Matariki star cluster, which rises as hot steam up into the skies
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Digital Skills Workshop: Intro to Smartphones
Basic tuition to get you started with using your smartphone and a few tips and tricks you may not know
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Festivals & Lifestyle
MATARIKI AHI KĀ - Home Fires of Matariki
Fires signal the arrival of Matariki in Hastings and call people home, to give thanks for the harvest, remember loved ones and celebrate with whanau and friends
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: Murder Party
Comedy, Mystery | Rating TBC | 103 minutes
French with English subtitles
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Matariki Digital Lightshow
Wrap up warm and come along to the Civic Square to watch the digital light and sound show that brings the stars of Matariki to life
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Matariki Pūrākau – Storytelling
Each night you are invited to nestle under the “big top” in Civic Square
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Adam McGrath
Adam McGrath is a folk singer who travels the state highways and byways of New Zealand, Australia, Europe and parts beyond, slinging songs and offering up low-rent barroom philosophy
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Paint and Wine Night - Picasso Kiss: CANCELLED
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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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: The Kitchen Brigade
Comedy | Rating TBC | 97 minutes
French with English subtitles
Cathy is a stubborn 40-year-old sous chef
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Workshop: Let’s Play Chicken!
Join Francky Godinho of St George's Restaurant for a two-hour workshop on all things Bostock Brothers Organic Free-Range Chicken
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Napier MATARIKI Wellbeing & Vegan Market 2022
The biggest free mind-body-spirit event in Hawkes Bay is celebrating with our FIRST mid-year wellbeing event on the first Matariki holiday celebrations! FRIDAY & SATURDAY only (Friday 24th June is a public holiday for Matariki)
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: The Villa
Comedy | M | 97 minutes
French with English subtitles
With an all-star ensemble cast led by Gérard Depardieu, The Villa joins the ranks of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Calendar Girls and The Intouchables, with its touching and oft-hilarious depiction of friendships formed against all odds
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hākari Matariki – Matariki Feast
Come pull up a seat at our Matariki table to feast and commemorate New Zealand’s very first public holiday to celebrate Matariki
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Games Night
If you love board games, corn hole, knucklebones, ladder golf, Hook and Ring Toss, Battleships to name a few, then this event is for you
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Soufra - A Middle Eastern Feast
Meaning 'long table filled with many good things to eat', Soufra at Cone & Flower is all about sharing plates bursting with taste and wonderful aromas
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: La Traviata, My Brothers and I
DRAMA / FRANCE / 2022 / 108 MIN / M
French with English subtitles
In his feature debut, French filmmaker Yohan Manca breaks down the barriers and preconceptions surrounding art and culture with a touching story of hope, chance and overcoming adversity
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Adam McGrath
Adam McGrath is a folk singer who travels the state highways and byways of New Zealand, Australia, Europe and parts beyond, slinging songs and offering up low-rent barroom philosophy
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! Mangapapa’s Mystical Matariki Star
As Matariki is welcomed to the New Zealand skies, the heritage estate Mangapapa Hotel will team up with Askerne Winery to create a winter gathering that celebrates well-being, reflection and hope for the new year
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: Kompromat
THRILLER / FRANCE / 2022 / 127 MIN / M
French with English subtitles
Based on incredible true events, Jérôme Salle’s (The Odyssey, AF FFF19) gripping new spy thriller depicts the remarkable story of a French public servant who unwittingly found himself in conflict with one of the modern era’s most powerful and dangerous forces: Russia’s FSB
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Wet on Wet Painting With Amanda Sowersby
Introduction to wet on wet watercolour painting
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Fabric Block Printing
Join Lisa for a play with block printing on fabric, suitable for beginners and mixed abilities
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Flax Weaving: Mahi Raranga
Te Kaahurangi has been teaching flax weaving to adults for over 20 years
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Wool Felting
Would you like to learn the beautiful art of Needle Felting? Come along and create your own winter figurines for the season table or puppet shows
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! A Quiet Kitchen with Nici Wickes
Over a relaxed morning tea Nici will be in conversation with Fiona Fraser (writer and formerly editor of NZ Woman's Weekly) about the emotional journey she took in writing A Quiet Kitchen, how creating recipes is her super power, how she solves the “what shall I have for dinner tonight” dilemma and we’ll get some insight into some of her more personal joys and life challenges; how the kitchen is her happy place, her grueling journey through menopause and fatigue and how food saved her, why she stopped drinking and how she finds happiness in living alone
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: Little Nicholas’ Treasure
FAMILY, KIDS COMEDY, COMEDY / FRANCE / 2021 / 103 MIN / PG
French with English subtitles
From writer/director Julien Rappeneau (Rosalie Blum, Of Love & Lies), this charming and hilarious comedy is a lavish big-screen adventure featuring author René Goscinny (Asterix) and illustrator Jean-Jacques Sempé’s beloved character, a young boy with limitless curiosity and a dangerously overactive imagination
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival; A Mermaid in Paris
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance | M | 103 minutes | French with English subtitles
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Te Hīkoi Whetū Matariki - Parade of Matariki Stars
Cosy up for the Matariki finale and join the lantern parade that will illuminate Hastings CBD
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: Farewell, Mr Haffmann
DRAMA / FRANCE / 2022 / 116 MIN / M
The legendary Daniel Auteuil gives one of his most superlative screen performances in the gripping new film from writer/director Fred Cavayé, based on the celebrated, multi–Molière Award-winning play
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Adam McGrath
Adam McGrath is a folk singer who travels the state highways and byways of New Zealand, Australia, Europe and parts beyond, slinging songs and offering up low-rent barroom philosophy
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
F.A.W.C! A Taste of the Wild Side
Indulge in a five-course degustation of wild and sustainable cuisine featuring seafood, rabbit and venison
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Hawke's Bay Soul Choir
Hawke’s Bay’s liveliest choir, the Hawke’s Bay Soul Choir, comes to Napier’s Paisley Stage on Saturday 25th June, and tickets are now on sale!
Bring your dancing shoes for an evening of the very best soul, disco and Motown, with a few surprises thrown in too
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Jason Kerrison (Opshop) - Someone Should Love You Tour: POSTPONED
Jason Kerrison is an award-winning recording artist with a lifetime love for the sacred power of sound
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Performing Arts
Versus Talent Quest
Calling all young bands, singers, poets, comedians, dancers, actors, musicians, individuals, groups and anyone with an inch of talent to sign up!
Enter ‘Versus Talent Quest’ for the chance of winning the grand prize of $500 for first place in each age division!
Age divisions: Primary / Intermediate / Highschool
Prize pool: $1,500 cash / $500 for first place in each age division
To enter you must send an audition video through of your entry no later than 11 pm, Friday 10th of June
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Rude Boyz - Rocking the Room
Hawkes Bay's favourite reggae band The Rude Boyz are making a long-awaited return to the best bar in the Bay - The Common Room, Hastings
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: Employee of the Month
A hilarious comedy à la française! From South America to Sweden, Employee of the Month will make you cry with laughter and take the audience on an overdue journey around the world
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: Maigret
The legendary Gérard Depardieu brings to remarkable life one of the most beloved characters from 20th-century crime fiction in Maigret, the masterfully directed and hugely entertaining new film from multi-award-winning writer/director Patrice Leconte (Monsieur Hire, Ridicule, The Girl on The Bridge), based on Georges Simenon’s internationally best-selling novels
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Performing Arts
Memories, Reflections & Nostalgia
The Linden Singers of Hawkes Bay
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: La Traviata, My Brothers and I
DRAMA / FRANCE / 2022 / 108 MIN / M
French with English subtitles
In his feature debut, French filmmaker Yohan Manca breaks down the barriers and preconceptions surrounding art and culture with a touching story of hope, chance and overcoming adversity
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Adam McGrath
Adam McGrath is a folk singer who travels the state highways and byways of New Zealand, Australia, Europe and parts beyond, slinging songs and offering up low-rent barroom philosophy
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: Madeleine Collins
In this psychological thriller in the Hitchcockian tradition, Virginie Efira (Bye Bye Morons, AF FFF21) deftly embodies the troubled personality of Madeleine Collins, a woman living a double life, whose identity cracks under the weight of her own lies
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: Everything Went Fine
Adapted from Emmanuèle Bernheim’s memoir, Everything Went Well, Director François Ozon (Summer of 85, AF FFF21) delivers a powerful drama which tackles the sensitive and complex issue of the right to die with dignity
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
The NZHIA iHemp Investment & Discovery Tour: Hastings
About this event:
What can hemp do for you?
We explore hemp’s economic and sustainability potential by creating growth partnerships in the Hastings region
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
I Am Autistic - Author Talk
Hawke’s Bay Readers and Writers Trust invites you to an evening with Chanelle Moriah
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Walt Quizney
Hakuna Matata, it means no worries for the rest of your days
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Napier CBD Easy Eats Winter Series
Easy Eats - you will have the option of street food or an easy eats inhouse offering
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: The Villa
Comedy | M | 97 minutes
French with English subtitles
With an all-star ensemble cast led by Gérard Depardieu, The Villa joins the ranks of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Calendar Girls and The Intouchables, with its touching and oft-hilarious depiction of friendships formed against all odds
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: Kompromat
THRILLER / FRANCE / 2022 / 127 MIN / M
French with English subtitles
Based on incredible true events, Jérôme Salle’s (The Odyssey, AF FFF19) gripping new spy thriller depicts the remarkable story of a French public servant who unwittingly found himself in conflict with one of the modern era’s most powerful and dangerous forces: Russia’s FSB
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Threestyle Thirstdayz Ep.49 (Ft.ORIAN GREEN rapper/producer)
WE'RE SOOO STOKED TO BE BACK bringing Threestyle Thirstdayz to our home venue Paisley Stage in Napier for our 49th episode
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Exhibitions
'Quiet Contemplation' Kim Cleverton
With these paintings, Kim Cleverton is showing the softer side of her work
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Exhibitions
Paul Soanes Exhibition
Paul Soanes is a self-taught local artist who has been painting for more than 11 years
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: The Kitchen Brigade
Comedy | Rating M | 97 minutes
French with English subtitles
Cathy is a stubborn 40-year-old sous chef
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: Maigret
The legendary Gérard Depardieu brings to remarkable life one of the most beloved characters from 20th-century crime fiction in Maigret, the masterfully directed and hugely entertaining new film from multi-award-winning writer/director Patrice Leconte (Monsieur Hire, Ridicule, The Girl on The Bridge), based on Georges Simenon’s internationally best-selling novels
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Hygge's Wine Match Dinner with Black Barn Vineyards
Take time out and move on from Covid
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Performing Arts
Whānau
To kick off the Māori New Year Toitoi and Tahi Festival present Whānau, directed by Sally Richards and Kerryn Palmer
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Black Smoke Trigger Live In Concert W/ Fyveyes
Tickets available for the 2nd show on Saturday 2nd July
For the first time in 2022, rock band BLACK SMOKE TRIGGER is performing live and set to blow the doors off the legendary Cabana in Napier
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Hollie Smith 'Coming In From The Dark' Tour
After months of uncertainty and rescheduling this tour 6 times we are finally taking ‘Coming in from the Dark’ on the road!! We are so excited and can't wait to share this album with the full live band with you
One of Aotearoa's most beloved artists Hollie Smith, made her triumphant return with her fourth solo album COMING IN FROM THE DARK, Which reached Number 1 album in October 2021
‘Coming in from the Dark’ was the first album from Smith in over five years and is a powerful follow up to the critically acclaimed and AMA 'Album of The Year' nominated WATER OR GOLD in 2016
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: Between Two Worlds
Juliette Binoche (How to Be a Good Wife, AF FFF20) stars in this immersive drama based on French journalist Florence Aubenas’ bestselling non-fiction book, Le Quai de Ouistreham (The Night Cleaner)
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Concerts & Gig Guide
RACING Winter Tour 2022
Just because it’s been too long, Auckland-based four-piece RACING are stepping out for 3 intimate shows this winter to fire up the engine for the first time in 2022
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Red Cross Knitting and Book Sale + Shop Open
Amazing hand-knitted goods for babies and young children
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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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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival; Employee of the Month
A hilarious comedy à la française! From South America to Sweden, Employee of the Month will make you cry with laughter and take the audience on an overdue journey around the world
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: Farewell, Mr Haffmann
DRAMA / FRANCE / 2022 / 116 MIN / M
The legendary Daniel Auteuil gives one of his most superlative screen performances in the gripping new film from writer/director Fred Cavayé, based on the celebrated, multi–Molière Award-winning play
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Black Seeds - Love And Fire Tour 2022
BANISHED MUSIC, MADCAP & MAI FM PRESENTS:
The Black Seeds - Love and Fire Tour 2022 with Scarlett Eden, Joe Cole, Jayrasik
Aotearoa eight-piece The Black Seeds have today announced a 7-date Aotearoa tour in support of their upcoming new album, LOVE & FIRE (released June 17)
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival; A Mermaid in Paris
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance | M | 103 minutes | French with English subtitles
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Black Smoke Trigger Live In Concert W/ Fyveyes - 2nd Show
[Second Show Added - Venue Capacity Sold Out for Friday Night]
BLACK SMOKE TRIGGER is performing live and set to blow the doors off the legendary Cabana in Napier, two nights in a row - after selling out Friday 1st July, Saturday 2nd July has just been added
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: The Kitchen Brigade
Comedy | Rating M | 97 minutes
French with English subtitles
Cathy is a stubborn 40-year-old sous chef
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Napier Sunday Market
Every Sunday, the Napier waterfront comes to life with food trucks, coffee and the best seasonal produce on offer
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Clean, Green & Glowing | Holistic Skin & Makeup Workshop
Join us for a fully practical, pampering workshop honouring skin health, facial massage and the application of natural makeup
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: Little Nicholas’ Treasure
FAMILY, KIDS COMEDY, COMEDY / FRANCE / 2021 / 103 MIN / PG
French with English subtitles
From writer/director Julien Rappeneau (Rosalie Blum, Of Love & Lies), this charming and hilarious comedy is a lavish big-screen adventure featuring author René Goscinny (Asterix) and illustrator Jean-Jacques Sempé’s beloved character, a young boy with limitless curiosity and a dangerously overactive imagination
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Performing Arts
Glorious Glorias
After almost a year of postponed concerts, due to covid-19, the Hastings Choral Society is thrilled to be performing Vivaldi’s Gloria, Faure’s Requiem, and an exciting work Gloria Tonga
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Sports & Outdoors
Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers vs Wellington United
Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers clash with Wellington United in the National League Central League fixture
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: Everything Went Fine
Adapted from Emmanuèle Bernheim’s memoir, Everything Went Well, Director François Ozon (Summer of 85, AF FFF21) delivers a powerful drama which tackles the sensitive and complex issue of the right to die with dignity
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival; Employee of the Month
A hilarious comedy à la française! From South America to Sweden, Employee of the Month will make you cry with laughter and take the audience on an overdue journey around the world
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: Happy 50
In this irreverent and feel-good comedy, a group of long-time friends get together for a hilarious and eventful vacation, in which nothing will go as planned and their friendship will be put to the test
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
NZ Institute of Architects Lecture
Attention all architecture lovers!
We're proud to present 'Working with Dreams', an unmissable lecture series from 2021 Gold Medallist Julie Stout @mitchellstoutdodd_architects
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Friends of Hastings District Libraries Book Sale
This is a Friends of Hastings District Libraries fundraising event
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Digital Banking Class
Special guest Diana from ASB bank will be taking a banking class for those new to digital banking
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: OOS 17: From Africa with Love
The third entry in secret agent OSS 117's parodic spy adventures
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Paint and Wine Night - Rose Bouquet
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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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: The Young Lovers
The fabulous Fanny Ardant, Melvil Poupaud and Cécile de France beguile in The Young Lovers, Carine Tardieu’s eagerly anticipated follow up to Just to Be Sure (AF FFF17), a modern and emotionally-nuanced romantic dramedy of a woman who embarks on a relationship with a much younger man, and the implications her choices have on those around her
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Midwinter Maker's Market
The popular CAN Mid-Winter Makers Market returns and presents a unique opportunity to browse locally made, beautifully handcrafted products made by our talented Hawke’s Bay artists
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Exhibitions
'Not Enough Horror Stuff' Julie McAndrew Exhibition
Julie McAndrew has an interest in custom vehicles, particularly cars and motorbikes
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Exhibitions
HĀUKATI Exhibition - Kezia Whakamoe & Hā Collective
HĀUKATI
KEZIA WHAKAMOE & HĀ COLLECTIVE
July 8, 2022 – July 31, 2022 at Ahuriri Contemporary
Through HĀUKATI, Kezia Wakamoe confronts the individualism of colonial art by weaving the experiential collectiveness of ngā toi Māori (Māori art) into a space
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: Everything Went Fine
Adapted from Emmanuèle Bernheim’s memoir, Everything Went Well, Director François Ozon (Summer of 85, AF FFF21) delivers a powerful drama which tackles the sensitive and complex issue of the right to die with dignity
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: Happy 50
In this irreverent and feel-good comedy, a group of long-time friends get together for a hilarious and eventful vacation, in which nothing will go as planned and their friendship will be put to the test
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Performing Arts
Robin hood & babes in the woods.
Robin Hood & Babes in the Wood
A fresh take on this classic combo of two famous tales, packed with adventure and laughs aplenty!
This pantomime combines legend and comedy as Robin and his trusted band of Merry Men try to outfox the baddies we love to hate – the Sheriff of Nottingham and his sidekick Dennie
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Performing Arts
NZ String Quartet | First Light
FIRST LIGHT
Reflection, Regeneration, Release
Join us this June and July for three thoughtfully curated programmes reflecting on our place in this world - meditating on life, loss and rebirth as we mark the first-ever official public holiday dedicated to Matariki, Māori new year
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: Farewell, Mr Haffmann
DRAMA / FRANCE / 2022 / 116 MIN / M
The legendary Daniel Auteuil gives one of his most superlative screen performances in the gripping new film from writer/director Fred Cavayé, based on the celebrated, multi–Molière Award-winning play
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Exhibitions
Explore Māori Legends in Nature / He Kōrero Ngā Tai
Explore Māori Legends in Nature / He Kōrero Ngā Tai these school holidays at the National Aquarium
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: Madeleine Collins
In this psychological thriller in the Hitchcockian tradition, Virginie Efira (Bye Bye Morons, AF FFF21) deftly embodies the troubled personality of Madeleine Collins, a woman living a double life, whose identity cracks under the weight of her own lies
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: Another World
The remarkable Vincent Lindon (At War, AF FFF19; Rodin, AF FFF18), reunites with acclaimed writer/director Stéphane Brizé (At War, AF FFF19) for the stunning Another World, delivering a powerhouse turn as a driven white-collar manager torn between duty to his job, his family and his principles
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: La Traviata, My Brothers and I
DRAMA / FRANCE / 2022 / 108 MIN / M
French with English subtitles
In his feature debut, French filmmaker Yohan Manca breaks down the barriers and preconceptions surrounding art and culture with a touching story of hope, chance and overcoming adversity
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Platinum Jubilee Dinner
Come and join us as we remember the Platinum Jubilee with a celebration of all things British
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: Hear Me Out
This romantic comedy is centered around Antoine (Pascal Elbé, Knock, AF FFF18) a history professor in his early 50s, who discovers he is losing his hearing
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Afro Music Experience
Sam Manzanza will be performing with Afrobeat Band, his infectious high energetic music to make you dance on the floor nonstop
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: The Young Lovers
The fabulous Fanny Ardant, Melvil Poupaud and Cécile de France beguile in The Young Lovers, Carine Tardieu’s eagerly anticipated follow up to Just to Be Sure (AF FFF17), a modern and emotionally-nuanced romantic dramedy of a woman who embarks on a relationship with a much younger man, and the implications her choices have on those around her
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Sports & Outdoors
Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers vs Wellington Olympic
Thirty Whale Napier City Rovers welcome Wellington Olympic to Bluewater Stadium in this round 4 (final 16) clash in New Zealand's top knockout competition the Chatham Cup
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: Farewell, Mr Haffmann
DRAMA / FRANCE / 2022 / 116 MIN / M
The legendary Daniel Auteuil gives one of his most superlative screen performances in the gripping new film from writer/director Fred Cavayé, based on the celebrated, multi–Molière Award-winning play
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Festival: Maigret
The legendary Gérard Depardieu brings to remarkable life one of the most beloved characters from 20th-century crime fiction in Maigret, the masterfully directed and hugely entertaining new film from multi-award-winning writer/director Patrice Leconte (Monsieur Hire, Ridicule, The Girl on The Bridge), based on Georges Simenon’s internationally best-selling novels
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Performing Arts
Rezpect - Mid Year Showcase
Rezpect Dance Academy are running their annual Mid Year Showcase
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Festivals & Lifestyle
French Film Fest: Men on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
From an early age, men are conditioned to believe that expressing their feelings is incompatible with male identity
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Performing Arts
Raw Comedy Quest 2022 - Hawke's Bay
The Raw Comedy Quest is back for 2022! The search is on for the funniest new comedian in Aotearoa, and we reckon that person is right here, in Hawke's Bay! (Or Whanganui, Taranaki, Manawatū
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
MTG School Holidays - Sphinxes and Firebirds
If half-human, half-animal fantasy creatures are your thing join us in making new life forms from the ancient earth (clay) at this special school holiday workshop!
Register via the ticket link, or in-person at the MTG Front Desk
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Kids Drop-In Art Days
FREE Kids Drop-In Art Days
Tuesdays and Thursdays (during school holidays), 10am – 3pm
Come along to the gallery and get creative with fun, free art activities related to our current exhibitions!
Tuesday 12 & 19 July, 10am – 3pm
Thursday 14 & 21 July, 10am – 3pm
Free no booking required, first in first served
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
MTG School Holidays - Shadow Puppet Stories
Learn about shadow puppetry and create your own production at this special school holiday workshop
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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 Havelock North! No previous painting experience necessary
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
MTG School Holidays - Tungaru/Kiribati Culture Week
Using the patterns and designs from these special islands and nature, make your own stamps for a tapa cloth print
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
MTG School Holidays - 3D Design
Check out the amazing carvings in our Kuru Taonga gallery then use our digital technologies to ‘carve’ your own pouwhenua
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Satinder Sartaaj Live Concert (Mehfil-e-Sartaaj)
Dr
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Glow in the Dark Paint Night - Birds of Paradise
Ultraviolet lights and neon nights! Prepare to experience Paintvine like you’ve never experienced it before - in the dark!
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 ultraviolet lights, glow in the dark paint 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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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
MTG School Holidays - Fantastic Firebirds
While Alexis Hunter’s painting of the firebird is on display, let’s travel back to an ancient time and place to paint our own crazy avian creatures at this special school holiday workshop
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Performing Arts
Matariki Glow Show
The MATARIKI GLOW SHOW is back with an all-new, giant-scale puppet show for tamariki, educators and whãnau
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
MTG School Holidays: Stop Motion Animation
Bring your imagination along to direct your own movie!
Use our props to create your own animation using StopMotion at this special school holiday workshop
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Winter Deco 2022
Not even winter can dampen the Art Deco spirit of Napier
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Furs, Stoles and Paper Dolls
If you love Paper Dolls, and Art Deco fashion the Faraday Museum is combining them both in an upcoming Event and Exhibition
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Performing Arts
Hi, I'm Zoë: POSTPONED
What’s a woman looking for love to do in the 21st century?
"Hi, I'm Zoë
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Arahi - The Piano Tour 2022
Banished Music presents
ARAHI
There’s Nothing Like It - Piano Tour 2022
Friday July 15 - Church Road Winery, Napier
Friday August 12 - Mt Eden Village Church, Auckland
Saturday August 13 - Leigh Sawmill, Leigh
Friday August 19 - The Yard, Raglan
Saturday August 20 - Jam Factory, Tauranga
Sunday August 28 - Meow, Wellington
Tickets from Banished Music on sale now
Trailblazing emerging artist, Arahi announces his debut ‘There’s Nothing Like It - Piano Tour’ 2022
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Winter Warmer Vintage Market Napier
Need something to look forward to this winter?
The Winter Warmer Vintage market is back! Saturday 16th July at Tamatea High School, 61 Freyberg Avenue, Tamatea, Napier
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Antique & Collectables Fair
The Antique & collectables fair is an event in the Winter Art Deco Festival that brings together professional dealers from throughout New Zealand to Napier to display and sell an extensive selection of antiques & collectables
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Performing Arts
Let's Sing Together Again
Sing beautiful music in the beautiful Waiapu Cathedral in Napier! Save the date - Saturday July 16th 2022 - for a SING-IN - a wonderful afternoon of music-making - a real treat for music-lovers after so many choral events being cancelled due to lockdowns last year
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Sports & Outdoors
Beginners E-bike Info Session
Curious and want to learn more about e-bikes?
Come along to Revolution Bikes, Hawke's Bay's Ebike Specialist Bike Shop, for our informative 'show and tell' on all the different types of e-bikes now available
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