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Thu 6 Oct - Thu 19 DecWorkshops, Conferences & Classes
Late Night Which Craft
Take time out for you on a Thursday night to join with a community of crafters
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Hastings Library Book Chat
10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Tea With Tales
Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit
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Exhibitions
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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Festivals & Lifestyle
Havelock Handmade Market
The Havelock Handmade Market will return on the 3rd of February 2024 (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm first Saturday of every month except January)
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Performing Arts
Storytime
Storytime
When: Tuesdays, 11am Where: Taradale Library
Storytime is a half-hour - forty-five-minute programme of songs and various picture books from our collection being read
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets
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Exhibitions
Eye Spy: Curious Stories
Eye Spy: Curious Stories brings together some weird and wonderful objects from the Hawke’s Bay’s Museums Trust’s collection
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Landmarks Local History Talk
The Landmarks Local History Talk takes place on the second Tuesday of each month from February to November 2023
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Crafty Critters by Creative Fibre HB
Join Crafty Critters! Wool and Fibre Textile Craft: Do you want to sit and natter, swap ideas and inspirations with like-minded people? Do you work, go to school or have young kids at home during the week? Want time for yourself? This could be the answer for you!
This is a Creative Fibre Hawke's Bay group that anyone (16 years plus) can join
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Art for Tots 2024
Art for Tots is a fun, art-making experience for under-fives, which takes inspiration from current exhibitions at the Gallery, as well as from the environment and wider community
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Rhythm and Rhymes
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Hastings Music Society Concert
Remaining concerts for the 2024 year
13th October Fours Company
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Exhibitions
The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.
From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Free Kids Drop-In Art Days 2024
Come along to the gallery and get creative with fun, free art activities related to our current exhibitions! Every Tuesday and Thursday in term time school holidays
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Performing Arts
Baby Bounce
Baby Bounce When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Car Boot Sale Heretaunga
Join us for a good ole fashion community Car Boot Sale! Browse through a wide selection of pre-loved treasures, from clothing to homeware items, all at bargain prices
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Argentine Tango Dance Class - Tuesdays
Experience a taste of dancing Argentine Tango in the most fun way!
Learn how to dance Argentine Tango with Napier Team Tango
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Exhibitions
The Ceremony in the Air: Pip Davies
The Ceremony in the Air is a network of paintings by Pip Davies, strung together in a cloak-like embrace
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
- Groove Foundation
- Jackson
- Magnetix
- Mia
- Liberty
Kickback and relax and listen to the chilled sounds of local talents while sipping away on some of our boutique wines and beers in the vines
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Quiz Night With Riggsy
A new era begins in 2024 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Art Classes for Adults - Seasons Art Class Hawke's Bay
At Seasons Art Class Hawkes Bay we provide the ideal opportunity for you to let your artistic talents bloom and flourish – even if you think you have no disposition towards art at all
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
The Cellar Door Collective
We're excited to announce a new initiative at Radburnd Cellars with the launch of our Cellar Door Collective!
We've invited three outstanding producers without cellar doors to join @Bostock and ourselves in our beautiful new space- the Stables
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Sports & Outdoors
Beginner Skate Lessons - Term 3
Beginner skateboard lessons are back at Bay Skate for term 3! These are open to skaters of all ages and genders as well as beginner to intermediate skill levels
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Exhibitions
Te Matau-a-Māui Contemporary Art
This exhibition launches a new biennial programme of contemporary art commissions, supported by a partnership between Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga Hastings Art Gallery and the Gwen Malden Charitable Trust
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Sports & Outdoors
Intermediate Skate Lessons - Term 3
Been skating around your backyard but wanting to add some new tricks to the bag? Bay Skate offers small group lessons for skaters of all ages and beginner to intermediate skill levels
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Performing Arts
Baby Bounce
Baby Bounce
When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library
When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library
Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Lindy-Hop 8 Week Beginners Course
Learn to Lindy-Hop with Hi-De-Ho Swing
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Beginners Ballroom & Latin 8-Week Course - Aug/Sep 2024
Ballroom & Latin Dance Lessons - Beginners course starts Tuesday 6th August 2024
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Drawing Portraits: Learn To Draw Faces
Have you always wanted to be able to draw 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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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Kōwhaiwhai and Print
Kōwhaiwhai & Print
Do you have a passion for art? Would you like to take your skill to the next level? Learn from our experienced Kaiako & discover Kōwhaiwhai for yourself before applying online to study with us!
This workshop is perfect for beginners & people interested in Toi Māori through ink & print
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Exhibitions
1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake Exhibition
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down
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Exhibitions
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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Exhibitions
'Plein Air Painters' Group Exhibition
'Plein Air Painters' | 6-30 September, 2024
Join us for the opening on Friday, 6th September, from 5-7pm, at Boyd-Dunlop Contemporary (upstairs)
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Sports & Outdoors
Gwavas Homestead, Garden and Puahanui Bush Tour
Experience a truly glorious day exploring Gwavas Homestead and Garden
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Indian Fusion Dance - 3wk beginners course (Sep'24)
Indian Fusion (Bollywood style)
Beginners 3-week introduction course
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Exhibitions
Pristine Seas: Bringing the Ocean Back
The National Aquarium of New Zealand is proud to present the National Geographic, ‘Pristine Seas: Bring the Ocean Back’ exhibition!
Get ready for an unforgettable journey as you explore breathtaking ocean photography and discover the incredible stories behind 44 global expeditions
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Fotofest Photography Festival Hastings Hawke's Bay
FotoFest, Hastings annual photography festival, is back for 2024
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Exhibitions
Remember Industry: Tracy Keith
Through making ceramics, Tracy Keith (Ngāpuhi) explores a vast realm of connections between people and te taiao (the natural world)
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Exhibitions
Uku Clay Ceramic Awards 2024
UKU Clay Hawke’s Bay is a biennial exhibition which is proud to host the National Ceramics Awards
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Sports & Outdoors
Aqua Tots
Aqua Tots is an opportunity for young ones to dip their toes into the world of swimming! Our relaxed drop-in sessions are designed to nurture water confidence and fundamental swimming skills
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Exhibitions
Māori Language Week: Lunchtime Tours
Come on down to MTG Hawke’s Bay during Māori Language Week and take part in our FREE 30 minute lunchtime tours
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
EIT Public Lecture: Prof Annemarie Gillies
Whaowhia te kete mātauranga, He toi kahurangi a mātauranga Māori: Fill the basket of knowledge with the jewels of Mātauranga Māori
A public lecture by Professor Annemarie Gillies PhD – Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Awa, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui and Te Arawa
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Performing Arts
Pantastic - Performed by Port Ahuriri School
It's an adventure like no other as Peter Pan whisks the intrepid Darling children off to the fantastical world of Neverland
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Free Music Mentoring Session on Song Distribution (Students)
Are you releasing music or planning to? Don’t miss this chance to learn from the experts! Join us for a valuable mentoring session with Holly from DRM – Music Distributors
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Free Music Mentoring Session on Song Distribution (All ages)
Are you releasing music or planning to? Don’t miss this chance to learn from the experts! Join us for a valuable mentoring session with Holly from DRM – Music Distributors
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Performing Arts
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
THURSDAY SHOW SOLD OUT
Due to very popular demand we have added an additional show on Wednesday 18th September! Tickets sold out in a matter of minutes so you will need to get in quick
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Paint and Wine Night in Napier - Banksy Heart Balloons
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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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Creation Station - Make a Zipper Bag
Sewing with zips isn't hard! Learn a new skill while creating a cute and functional zipper bag
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Camelia Breakfast 2024: BPW CHB Fundraiser
Camelia Breakfast 2024
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Festivals & Lifestyle
International Talk Like a Pirate Day Storytime
Thursday 19 September at 3
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Performing Arts
The Mystery at Magpie Manor - St Mary's School Production
Can you solve the mystery at Magpie Manor? Don the fringes and feathers, dust off the spy glass and join the flapper girls and their family, Inspector Spectre and a whole host of famous guests in this roaring 1920's thriller! This production by the Year 4-8 students of St Mary's School brings comedy, song, mystery and 1920's dance routines together in one scintillating performance
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Trinity Hill Cellar Door Canvas Night - ft. Montepulciano!
Join us for a 2
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Connecting with Kids Through LEGO
Building emotional resilience, self esteem, social skills and strong family relationships has become harder in this busy, fast paced world
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Exhibitions
A Seat At My Table
The expression "a seat at my table" embodies the essence of connection and shared experience, inviting voices and perspectives to come together
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Performing Arts
NZSO Jupiter – Mozart and Copland
Copland Appalachian Spring
Cresswell Piano Concerto No
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Exhibitions
Toi Koru – Sandy Adsett
Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett
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Sports & Outdoors
Garden to Vase with Foraged and Found
Discover the beauty of spring flowers with a floral workshop hosted by florist Katie McHardy at the historic Aramoana Homestead
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hastings Blossom Fest '24
An extravaganza of free events and activities including the iconic Blossom Parade!
On Saturday September 21st, Hastings city will be bursting with colour!
The festival starts from 10am with live music, street performers and Free carnival rides! Plus heaps more family fun in Landmarks Square and the CBD Mall
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hastings Blossom Parade 2024
The theme for this year's Blossom Parade is
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Mozzarella, Feta and Haloumi Cheese Making Workshop
In this three-hour long workshop you will learn how to make Mozzarella, Feta and Haloumi
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Performing Arts
CMNZ Series - Calefax
Programme
Sweelinck | Fantasia Chromatica
Bach | Fantasie and Fugue in G minor BWV 542
Langabeer | as the mountain folds itself to sleep
Schubert | Fantasie in F minor
Zuidam | Three Dances
Debussy | Suite Bergamasque: Prélude, Clair de lune, Passepied
Gershwin | An American in Paris
Artists
Oliver Boekhoorn, Oboe
Bart De Kater, Clarinet
Raaf Hekkema, Saxophone
Jelte Althuis, Bass Clarinet
Alban Wesly, Bassoon
“Calefax – five extremely gifted Dutch gents who almost made the reed quintet seem the best musical format on the planet
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Performing Arts
Burlesque Show
Join us for a fabulous night of burlesque and dance! A showcase of beautiful Hawkes Bay performers, in the lovely setting that is Paisley Stage
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Sports & Outdoors
2024 Harcourts HB Women's Tri
Yes we are doing it again! After amazing feedback from women, a nomination in the HB Sport's awards and the incredible successful fundraising experience the 2024 Harcourts HB women's tri is back on!
The 2024 Harcourts HB Women’s Triathlon will be another celebration of goals, challenges, and fun all with incredible support along the way
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Mahora Kindergarten Spring Carnival 2024
Mahora Kindergarten are holding a Spring Carnival to raise money for their new outdoor play equipment
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Festivals & Lifestyle
High Tea in Historic Ongaonga
High Tea at the Ongaonga Hall, decorated with spring flowers, is a delightful event showcasing the historical village of Ongaonga in its full spring splendour
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Festivals & Lifestyle
NZ Chinese Language Week Book Fair
Visit Hastings Library during NZCLW and enjoy a selection of beautiful picture books
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Festivals & Lifestyle
NZ Chinese Language Week Storytime
Join us for this community lead children’s storytime
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Hawkes Bay Youth Orchestra Spring Concert 2024
Come and enjoy an hour of Classical and contemporary favourites played by the talented Hawkes Bay Youth Orchestra
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Festivals & Lifestyle
NZ Chinese Language Week: Chinese 101 A Casual Conversation
Drop in to learn a new phrase in Chinese, get your name translated, find out something new, learn your zodiac symbol or just to say Nǐ hǎo
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hawke's Bay Travel Expo
Explore the latest travel deals from leading global Tour companies, Airlines and Cruise lines at our exclusive event, hosted by Travel Expert - Hawke's Bay’s premier travel advisors with over 40 years of experience!
Let our Travel Expert team and industry experts guide you in crafting the ultimate trip of a lifetime with tailored advice and personalised recommendations
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Festivals & Lifestyle
NZ Chinese Language Week MoonCake Festival
Help us celebrate a slightly delayed MoonCake Festival
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
The Sea vs. The Land – Who Will Triumph?
We invite you to join us for an insightful lecture presented by the 2024 Hochstetter Lecturer, David Barrell of GNS Science
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Performing Arts
Emilia
Emilia is a call to revolution, a molotov cocktail that provides a shock to the consciousness and sets fire to the status quo
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Stress Less: The Power of Functional Breathing
We're excited to bring you a transformative series of workshops led by the incredible Gemma Douglas, designed to help you and your family find calm, clarity, and connection through the power of breath
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Festivals & Lifestyle
NZ Chinese Language Week Dumpling Demonstration
Learn from the experts how to make your own wrappers, form and fold your dumplings and, of course, sample them
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Becoming Tangata Tiriti | Avril Bell
Join Avril Bell as she discusses her new book Becoming Tangata Tiriti: Working with Māori, Honouring the Treaty
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Festivals & Lifestyle
National Theatre: Nye
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Barry Saunders & Delaney Davidson
Barry saw it written on a wall late one night on Russian TV, behind a reporter broadcasting from Odessa
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Te Tiriti o Waitangi Workshop
Join Pākehā Tiriti educator Gwyn John for a workshop on our founding agreement
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Exhibitions
Infinity and Beyond - The Faraday
At the Faraday you will discover a museum that's bigger on the inside, brimming with old-school technology and endless fun! Unlock your inner explorer as you step into our Tardis-inspired Infinity Room, then explore two floors filled with classic tech, retro gadgets, and arcade classics
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Festivals & Lifestyle
MWIW - Sustainable Fashion Market Hawkes Bay
Welcome to the MWIW community!
Here you can buy and sell preloved, vintage, upcycled and handmade - clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Dino Detectives Scavenger Hunt
Can you track down the T-Rex, the Stegosaurus and more? Grab a form and pencil from a Librarian, go hunting and go in the draw to win prizes
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Dino Detectives Scavenger Hunt
Can you track down the T-Rex, the Stegosaurus and more? Grab a form and pencil from a Librarian, go hunting and go in the draw to win prizes
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Dino Detectives Scavenger Hunt
Can you track down the T-Rex, the Stegosaurus and more? Grab a form and pencil from a Librarian, go hunting and go in the draw to win prizes
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Festivals & Lifestyle
All Block Family Lego
Suitable for all ages
Put on your creative hat and come along to our holiday family Lego session!
When: Saturday 28 September, 10am - 12pm
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Performing Arts
Alice in Wonderland
"Alice in Wonderland" follows the story of a young girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantastical world full of peculiar creatures and nonsensical situations
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Barry Saunders & Delaney Davidson
Barry saw it written on a wall late one night on Russian TV, behind a reporter broadcasting from Odessa
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Murder Mystery Dinner: CANCELLED
Hygge at Clifton Bay has something new to offer
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Another Night in Havana - Latin Swing Jazz
Due to the popularity of One Night in Havana, we welcome back the Davy Jack Band
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Fleetwood Mac Experience
Embark on a musical journey through the iconic era of Fleetwood Mac with “The Fleetwood Mac Experience”
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Vinyl Day
Enjoy the Vinyl vibes at The Urban Winery on Sunday 29 September! Rockstuff will be playing and selling the best records on Vinyl Day! Dig the crates, quench your thirst, soak up the sounds! Bar/Restaurant will be Bar/Restaurant will be open! Entry is free!
Vinyl Day happens at The Urban Winery on the last Sunday of every month! The greatest & latest records, the finest wines, the best in beer, beautiful venue, music magic… no other format can match the sound and fun of playing Vinyl! Chat with other vinyl enthusiasts over a drink, stay for lunch!
We’d love to see you between 1 and 5 pm on the day
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Festivals & Lifestyle
MTG Sunday Cinema: 20,000 Days on Earth
Writer and musician Nick Cave marks his 20,000th day on the planet Earth
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Sports & Outdoors
School Holiday Skateboard Lessons
The school holidays are approaching and we are heading into the warmer so what better way to spend it than outdoors soaking up the sun! We are offering skateboarding lessons almost everyday of the school holidays, so get in quick and book your spot before spaces fill up! Skateboard and helmet hire are available for all lessons, however you're more than welcome to bring your own! Classes are open to all ages and beginner to intermediate skill levels
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Performing Arts
The Power & the Glory
For this concert the Waiapu Cathedral adult choir, young people’s choir and Strings orchestra will combine to present an eclectic selection of music in a concert portraying “The Power and the Glory” of music
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Royal New Zealand Air Force Jazz Orchestra
The Royal New Zealand Air Force Band (formerly the Central Band of the Royal New Zealand Air Force until 2012) is the musical arm of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, based in the capital of Wellington
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Festivals & Lifestyle
MTG Sunday Cinema: Stop Making Sense
Considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time, the live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads' most memorable songs
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Barry Saunders & Delaney Davidson
Barry saw it written on a wall late one night on Russian TV, behind a reporter broadcasting from Odessa
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Dinosaurs Unleashed!
Calling all dinosaur lovers and budding paleontologists! Join the experts at Legends Unleashed for a thrilling Jurassic journey
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Escape Rooms and Virtual Reality Chairs
Open all year round
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Assembly Room Tunes -September 2024 Special NZ Airforce Band
Join us for a special Assembly Room Tunes with the Royal New Zealand Air Force Jazz Orchestra
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
The Urge to Buy and the Art of Advertising with John Francis
The relationship of Art to Advertising has an early start
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Dinosaurs Unleashed!
Calling all dinosaur lovers and budding paleontologists! Join the experts at Legends Unleashed for a thrilling Jurassic journey
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Double Trouble Storytime!
Suitable for all ages
Join children’s librarians Kate and Ellen for some fun stories and songs!
When: Tuesday 1 October, from 11am
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Craftastic Creations
Suitable for all ages
Stay on after Storytime or pop in and join us for some Worry Monsters!
When: Tuesday 1 October, between 11
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Pecha Kucha Hawke's Bay
It's time for the fourth and final PK Night for 2024!
We'd love you to join us at Toitoi in Hastings for Number 42
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Beginners Ballroom & Latin 8-Week Course - Oct/Nov 2024
Ballroom & Latin Dance Lessons - Beginners course starts Tuesday 1st October 2024
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Poi Making Workshop
Bring a friend and challenge yourselves in the art of Poi
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Kōwhaiwhai Magic School Holiday Workshop
Come and discover the magic of kōwhaiwhai as we explore the artwork of Sandy Adsett to create our own patterned pieces of art
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Festivals & Lifestyle
SHHH Silent Disco
HASTINGS! Join us for the SHHH Silent Disco these school holidays!
Experience the magic of our city at the SHHH Silent Disco, a unique celebration that brings joy to our children, supports local artists, and embraces the rich cultural diversity of our community
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Teen Among Us Lan Party (byod)
Bring Your Own Device, Please!
Are You an Imposter? Can You Keep the Secret from Us? We Did It Irl, Now Let's Do It the Original Way! Bring Your Own Device with Among Us Downloaded, and Let's Play!
Suitable for Ages 13-18
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Cyber Sleuths: The Hacker Hunt
For ages 10+
Join us for an exciting digital adventure! In this immersive escape room type experience, you’ll race against time to track down the elusive hacker known as The Shadow
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Beginners Salsa & Bachata 8wk Course - October/November 2024
Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons
Beginners course start
Wednesday 2nd October 2024
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Slime Extravaganza
For ages 7+
Unleash your creativity for a hands-on and messy experience by making your own cup of slime! You could add a splash of colour, or make it sparkle with glitter
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Steam Tinker Time
Can you make the Makey Makeys make, wrangle our Spheros and Ozobots, or make sense of the BrainBox instructions? We have a new toy too; Connetix - magnetic shapes you can use to build to your hearts content
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 MakeDo Castles
With MakeDo kits in hand, architects of all ages and stages can design and build a majestic castle
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Exhibitions
Cloudy Diary Exhibition by Jae Hoon Lee
Cloudy Diary by Jae Hoon Lee
4 - 30 October, 2024
Opening Friday 4th October 5-7pm at Boyd-Dunlop Contemporary
A self-proclaimed cultural wanderer, Korean-born photographer Jae Hoon Lee grew up in Seoul, emigrated to the USA in 1993 to study at the San Francisco Art Institute, and then in 1998 to Auckland, New Zealand, where he graduated MFA (2001) and DocFA (2012) from the University of Auckland’s Elam School of Fine Arts
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Screen Printing
For ages 12+
Design and create your own screen print to customise your clothing! Bring your own t-shirt or hoodie, and an idea
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Waris Brothers Concert
For the very first time in Hastings, the Punjabi Virsa music concert featuring the Waris Brothers—Kamal Heer, Manmohan Waris, and Sangtar
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Performing Arts
'When You Wish Upon A Star'
'When You Wish Upon a Star' A journey through a magical world of music
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Performing Arts
Drag Bingo-A-Go-Go with Anita Wigl'it!
Join the hilarious Anita Wigl'it (from 'RuPaul's Drag Race', 'Have You Been Paying Attention' and other TV shows) as she plays with her balls!
Enjoy three competitive rounds of Bingo, drag shows and lots of laughs over an hour and a half!
Doors 7pm
Balls drop 7:30pm - approx 8:30/9pm
Please note that customers will be sat at shared tables
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Performing Arts
Jersey Boys - The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Dates: Friday 4th October - 7
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Performing Arts
Kaje and Coombe and Friends- Comedy
Get ready for a night of laughs at *Kaje and Coombe and Friends* on *Friday, October 4th at 8pm*! Join us for a hilarious lineup of local comedians, headlined by the dynamic duo of *Kajun Brooking-Campbell* and *Matt Coombe*, two of the freshest and funniest talents on the comedy scene
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Te Tiriti o Waitangi Workshop
Join Pākehā Tiriti educator Gwyn John for a workshop on our founding agreement
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hato Hone St John Napier Community Open Day
Join Hato Hone St John, Emergency Services and Community support for a day of fun and education!
See how our amubulance station functions, the services we offer and enjoy a free kai with your whānau!
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Exhibitions
'The White Stuff' Exhibition by Weston Frizzell
The White Stuff by Weston Frizzell | 5 - 26 October, 2024
Opening on Nuit Blanche, Saturday the 5th of October 5 - 10pm
In 2024 Weston Frizzell marks 25 years of the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, muppetational collaboration
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Metropolitan Opera: Carmen
Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell brings a vital new production of one of opera’s most enduringly powerful works, reinvigorating the classic story with a staging that moves the action to the modern day and finds at the heart of the drama issues that could not be more relevant today: gendered violence, abusive labor structures, and the desire to break through societal boundaries
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Gins & Tapas Night - Argentinian Tapas and Hawkes Bay Gins: CANCELLED
Welcome one and all to our very first and absolutely exciting Tapas & Gin night!
Come and let your taste buds have as good of a night as you will with 6 superb No
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Nuit Blanche - Art After Dark
Get ready for a street party like no other with the return of Nuit Blanche - Art After Dark!
For one night only, a celebration of contemporary art takes over Napier's arts quarter, transforming its streets and secret spaces with remarkable works and unique performances
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Nuit Blanche at MTG
For one night only Napier’s arts quarter will come alive to play host to Nuit Blanche – Art After Dark
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Concerts & Gig Guide
AutoMatic 80s Rock the Bay!
The Automatic 80s return to the Cabana Bar, Napier, Saturday 5th of October
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Oktoberfest DJ Night 2024
Welcome to the Oktoberfest DJ night at Good George Napier Taphouse! Join us for a night of great music
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Spring Napier Latin Party
Spring is here and It’s party time AGAAAINNNN!!!
Come join me along with the local Latin American community, the Latin Kiwi community, and everyone else in Napier for the ultimate Fiesta Latina
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Exhibitions
Central Hawke's Bay Homestead Trail
Experience the grandeur and history of Central Hawke's Bay's beautiful historic homesteads
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Tween Among Us Lan Party (byod)
Bring Your Own Device, Please!
Are You an Imposter? Can You Keep the Secret from Us? We Did It Irl, Now Let's Do It the Original Way! Bring Your Own Device with Among Us Downloaded, and Let's Play!
Suitable for Ages 10-12
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Exhibitions
Recreate Play
Free! Hands-on creative fun day for the whole whānau - rock art, watercolour, block printing, acrylic painting, waste-to-art and more
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Dumpling, Baobun And Steambun Workshop
Jie Pang will introduce you to skills of filling, shaping and making Dumplings, Steamed buns and Baobuns from scratch
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions
Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions 2024/2025
Get Ready for a Sunny Hawke’s Bay Summer As the Church Road Live Gwen Summer Sessions Make Their Return! Join Us at Church Road for Six Sunday Afternoons Filled with Live Acoustic Performances from some of Hawke’s Bay’s Top Talent
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Rationalist and Humanists of Hawke's Bay and East Coast
You are invited to hear,
The long-term climate change perspective
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Steam Tinker Time
Can you make the Makey Makeys make, wrangle our Spheros and Ozobots, or make sense of the BrainBox instructions? We have a new toy too; Connetix - magnetic shapes you can use to build to your hearts content
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
30's Charleston 8 Week Beginners Course
Learn the 30's Charleston with Hi-De-Ho Swing
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Kōwhaiwhai Magic School Holiday Workshop
Come and discover the magic of kōwhaiwhai as we explore the artwork of Sandy Adsett to create our own patterned pieces of art
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Wool Art
Suitable for all ages
Paint, without painting! Get creative with us in this simple craft to make a bright and colourful picture entirely made of wool
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Teen Cyanotype Printing
Make a print using the sun?! Join us to learn some cool science and take home a printed image
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Performing Arts
French Film in October - Ciné-Club
On the second Tuesday of most months Association Française de Hawke's Bay shows a French language film at Event Cinema in Havelock North
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Performing Arts
Tangihanga
Tangihanga, performed by Kristyl Neho, is a 60-minute drama comedy centered around Jess, a loving daughter, whose father Karanipa passes away, leading his whanau and friends to travel near and far to gather at the Marae to mourn his loss
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
School Holiday Vinyl Art Workshop
Looking for a fun and free school holiday activity for your kids, aged 10-18? Bring them down to Hastings Community Arts Centre for a fun and engaging vinyl art workshop
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Festivals & Lifestyle
The Day the Crayons Quit Scavenger Hunt
Suitable for all ages
Oh no, the Crayons are at it again! They’ve gone on an adventure to Park Island and are playing Hide n’ Seek
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Performing Arts
Operatunity Daytime Concerts Presents -The Romance of Europe
From Edith Piaf in French salons, German oom pah and Italian serenades, our romantic music will evoke the passion of Europe
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Steam Stopwatch Challenges
Gather your crew to compete in a series of fun-filled races that will test your team work, creativity and problem solving skills
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Mel Parsons
Multi award-winning Mel Parsons is one of New Zealand’s established songwriting stars
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Steam Tinker Time
Can you make the Makey Makeys make, wrangle our Spheros and Ozobots, or make sense of the BrainBox instructions? We have a new toy too; Connetix - magnetic shapes you can use to build to your hearts content
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Sensory Bottles
Use colours, shapes, and texture to create sensory bottles
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Kids In the City
Bring the kids to the city for an action-packed end-of-school holiday adventure:
Bounce, climb, and race through an action packed double lane inflatable obstacle course
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Performing Arts
CRUNCH
*opens chippie packet*
CRUNCH
Winner of the Grand Design Award at NZ Fringe 2024 and Nominated for Best in Fringe, CRUNCH is travelling to Hastings to share its whimsy, joy, and crunchiness with audiences up north
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Loud and Proud
Introducing LOUD & PROUD, an interactive concert that invites all community members including musicians with disabilities to perform and be enabled to make music alongside likeminded musicians
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Festivals & Lifestyle
National Theatre: Frankenstein (Encore screenings)
Directed by Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), Frankenstein features Benedict Cumberbatch (Hamlet, BBC’s Sherlock) and Jonny Lee Miller (Elementary, Trainspotting) alternating between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and his creation
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Mel Parsons
Multi award-winning Mel Parsons is one of New Zealand’s established songwriting stars
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Machine Wreckers
The Machine Wreckers return to Fringe in the 'Stings with their idiosyncratic brand of instrumental psychedelic prog rock
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Performing Arts
Whispers of Grief
Whispers of Grief is a show for rangatahi by rangatahi about the aftermath of suicide and how it affects people
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Performing Arts
OO Gish
Crack up kiwi comedy and tunes from Aotearoa's favourite funny man with a guitar
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Steam24 Tween Improv
No scripts, no rehearsals - just pure fun! Get ready for a laughter filled morning with a lineup of interactive improv games that will spark your imagination and boost your confidence
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Sharpie Tie-Dye Pencil Cases
For ages 10+
Take the messy dye out of your tie-dying these holidays and create your own funky pencil case using sharpies!
When: Friday 11 October, 10am - 10
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Ritual Lullabies for the Void
Ritual Lullabies for the Void presents work by the Wellington-based duo Serpent Dream
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Mel Parsons
Multi award-winning Mel Parsons is one of New Zealand’s established songwriting stars
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Performing Arts
Sexy Ghost Boy
An interactive comedy from the mind of George Fenn (NZ Spirit of the Fringe), Sexy Ghost Boy is about a ghost, who is too sexy for heaven and too sexy for hell
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Bob Marley Tribute
There’s a natural mystic blowing through the air as The Rude Boyz pay tribute to The Rastafarian Prophet and King of Reggae - HonourRebel Robert Nesta Marley - Bob Marley
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Ben Liley in Circles
Hard hitting, soulful new songs from Ben Liley and his band - Willsy on bass and Scott Brough on drums
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The New Things and Friends
Paekākāriki bands "The New Things" and "The Interlopers" along with Kirikiriroa's own "Halcyon Birds" are road tripping it to Napier to play the Paisley Stage
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Stretch and the Sinners
Stretch and the Sinners are a soul-stirring indie folk-rock band, that blend heartfelt emotion with an uplifting abandonment in the joy of music
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Waipawa Spring Festival AKA Duck Day 2024
Waipawa Spring Festival – affectionately known as Duck Day – is not only a festival with stalls, food and entertainment but also the day when more than 1,500 little plastic ducks race down the Waipawa River
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Bounce
Sound Selectors are kick starting Fringe in the 'Stings' Saturday morning in style with The Bounce
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Exhibitions
'40 Vintages: Hawke's Bay Wine Chronicles' - Richard Brimer
Te Awanga local and celebrated photographer Richard Brimer, presents '40 Vintages: Hawkes Bay Wine Chronicles' this October, at Hastings Community Arts Centre
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Exhibitions
Keirunga Artists Spring Exhibition 2024
Art Exhibition of work from Keirunga Artists group in Havelock North
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Hawke's Bay Jazz Club Big Band
While the Hawke’s Bay Jazz Club has had several Big Bands over the years, the current Band is the longest-serving of them all having started in 1991 driven by well known Napier musician, the late Ernie Rouse
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Badabing Sound System presents Bass Heavy in the 'Stings
Bada Bing Sound System presents Bass Heavy in the 'Stings, a celebration of sound system culture with a uniquely international flavour
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Welcome the Godwits/kuaka At the Ahuriri Estuary
Welcome the Godwits/kuaka back to the Ahuriri Estuary
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Mercy Mercy Me! Hawke's Bay Soul Choir
Take me to Church! - No, it's not a Sunday service; it's a Saturday Soulful celebration of songs with the Hawke's Bay Soul Choir! St Matthew's church is the charming backdrop for 50 voices showcasing your favourite Motown, disco and contemporary hits in unplugged style, with subtle instrumental accompaniment
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Phenomenal
Get down to the deep resonating sound of the Phenomenal
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Christina Gunson
Christina Gunson is a farmers wife and a mother of three who's making her dream of performance a reality
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Performing Arts
Punsing Up
Wellington pun-master, Nathan Bond is back in the bay with his signature brand of dry one-liners
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Performing Arts
The Off Broadway Rangatahi Drag Show
The Off Broadway Rangatahi Drag Show is a dazzling blend of glitz and glam, and good old fashioned fun
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Rugs Love+Loss
Love+Loss is a collection of music written by Hawke's Bay native, Aslan, as a creative release in response to the rigidity of his technical training at NZSM
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Performing Arts
Golden Dreams Masquerade
Sensate Immersive Invites You to Our Golden Dreams Masquerade" Where Imagination Meets Experience
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Concerts & Gig Guide
A Small Hall Session with Mel Parsons
Multi award-winning Mel Parsons is one of New Zealand’s established songwriting stars
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Performing Arts
Piper Blaster: Dairy Queen
Piper Blaster, the Dairy Queen from the Waikato is an all Singing, all Cooking, Drag Diva
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Performing Arts
The Most Haunted Comedian in New Zealand
From the Tim Burton of Taranaki comes a show for the weird kids, the black sheep, and the grown-up gifted and talented failures
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Fiesta Latina (Latin Dance Party)
Join us for a celebration of Latin dance and Milonga
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Connan Mockasin, Riki Gooch & Richard Brimer:
Two Te Awanga locals and heroes in their respective creative fields, Connan Mockasin and Richard Brimer, will come together in a one night show this October
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Twisted Tales from the Sacrum
Our dear leader Rob reads stories from The Twisted Tales from the Sacrum, a relic of old
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Performing Arts
Toothless
Rhian is a man who does shows, some of which win awards, that generally speaking are just him doing talking about something that has been a large influence in his life
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Performing Arts
A Blossoming Burlesque Show
Join Pegasus Studio's loveliest ladies for a Blossoming Burlesque Show - an essential part of Fringe in the 'Stings! A dazzling lineup of local and national performers are here to put some Spring in your Step with their showgirl antics
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Jan Hellriegel.... If Not Now, When?
Jan Hellriegel
If Not Now, When?
After the success of her 2019 ‘Sportsman of the Year’ album, podcast, book and tour, Jan Hellriegel is back with a new show 'If not now, when?', which she is taking around the country this September, October and November
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Performing Arts
Morgan and Justin Get Ambitious
After succeeding in obscurity across the country, Justin Ngai and Morgan Hunter-Bell are merging their brands of bizarre into one wild show
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Performing Arts
For My Family, and Yours
Dedicated to the loved ones who help us become the people we are
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Metal Mass
The fourth annual festival of Metal, Rock and Opera from Hastings' favourite stompers, ragers and screamers
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Macular Degeneration Seminar
Learn about the impact of Macular Degeneration, medical research, treatments and resources available
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Performing Arts
Only the Stars Know Where I've Been
An ode to aspirations of lassoing passing asteroids and inflating the moon
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Exhibitions
Sacred Spaces... Eternal Places.
"Painting is a deep dive into the divine fountain
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Performing Arts
Emilia: CANCELLED
Emilia is a call to revolution, a molotov cocktail that provides a shock to the consciousness and sets fire to the status quo
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Ish: All Folked Up
The Ish whānau pools its talent from classical, jazz and folk pathways and includes Dana Parkhill, Louise Ward, Phill Jones, Johnny Goodhind, Joe Dobson and Chris Beernink
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Prost! With Red + White Cellar
Make the most of Hump Day and join us at the Urban Winery on Wednesday 16th of October for a guided tasting of a selection of German wines by Josh Pointon from Red + White Cellars!
The tasting will be a showcasing of different styles of German wines from Dr Loosen and Villa Wolf, both of which are part of the Red + White Cellars portfolio
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Late Night Which Craft: Halloween Wreath Workshop
‘Tis the season to be spooky! Take a break from the daily grind
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Festivals & Lifestyle
The 'BIG BRICK' Quiz
Don't miss out on our Annual Quiz Night Fundraiser! Book your tickets TODAY~
Whether you book for your year-end work function, a social club evening, or a night of fun with friends, this Quiz Night is perfect for you
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Ring Making Workshop in Napier
Join Us for a Hands-On Jewellery-Making Workshop!
Create a unique piece of jewellery using wax and set with gemstones
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - Hawke's Bay Te Matau-a-Māui Poetry Slam 2024
Back for our SIXTH year, the Hawke’s Bay Te Matau-a-Māui Poetry Slam 2024 is happening this October, as part of the Readers and Writers Festival
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Bee Gees Night Fever
Night Fever is set to take over 2024 when this superb musical tribute comes to town! Expect all the disco dancefloor-fillers, smooth 70s ballads and 60s Pop standards you know and love, including Stayin’ Alive, Jive Talkin’, You Should Be Dancin’, How Deep Is Your Love, More Than a Woman, Night Fever, Tragedy, If I Can’t Have You, To Love Somebody, Immortality, Guilty, Massachussetts and more
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Ring Making Workshop
Join Us for a Hands-On Jewellery-Making Workshop!
Create a unique piece of jewellery using wax and set with gemstones
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Sports & Outdoors
Beginner Skate Lessons - Term 4
Beginner skateboard lessons are back at Bay Skate for term 4! These are open to skaters of all ages and genders as well as beginner to intermediate skill levels
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Kōwhaiwhai and Print
Kōwhaiwhai & Print
Do you have a passion for art? Would you like to take your skill to the next level? Learn from our experienced Kaiako & discover Kōwhaiwhai for yourself before applying online to study with us!
This workshop is perfect for beginners & people interested in Toi Māori through ink & print
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
40 Vintages: Art & Wine from Hawke's Bay
In partnership with Hawke's Bay Winegrowers Association
Join us at the Hastings Community Arts Centre for an evening where life imitates art, pairing world-class wines from Hawke’s Bay winemakers and boutique producers with the photographic artistry of Richard Brimer, in his exhibition '40 Vintages: Hawke’s Bay Wine Chronicles'
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - Into the Dark
Claire Baylis's debut bestseller Dice is a "harrowing and unforgettable" account of a sexual assault trial
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Exhibitions
Te Tuhi exhibition Opening - Paerangi: Waipawa
Join us at Central Hawke's Bay Museum from 6pm to celebrate the opening of 'Paerangi: Waipawa', an exhibition by seven toi Māori artists - Heidi Brickell, Zena Elliott, Tracy Keith, Neke Moa, Maraea Timutimu, Nephi Tupaea and John Turi-Tiakitai - presented by Te Tuhi
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
LSN X WTF Bourbon Tasting
Sip, Savor, Enjoy!
Join us for an unforgettable evening on 18th of October in the Lone Star Bar!
Joseph Taylor, Whiskey Master from WTF, 'Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot', will take you on a journey through 5 exceptional Bourbon
Enjoy expert tasting notes, insights, and Lone Star Bar Nibbles
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Sports & Outdoors
Impact Pro Wrestling - Trouble in Taradise
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way back to Taradale! You don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest!
New Zealand’s first ever Flyweight Wrestling Champion will be crowned in the final of a nationwide tournament that has showcased the faster pace and aerial style of the division from Invercargill to Wellington to Whanganui to Auckland
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Performing Arts
Soundscapes - NZ String Quartet Tour
Art meets string quartet at Creative Arts Napier
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Festivals & Lifestyle
17th National Waiata Māori Music Awards
The 17th National Waiata Māori Music awards ceremony showcases the diversity and richness of Māori music, celebrating the talent and creativity of Māori musicians from all genres and backgrounds
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Exhibitions
Exhibition@61 - Opening Night
Join us @61 Bridge St for Opening Night at an exciting art exhibition showcasing a diverse range of artistic mediums
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - Time Will Tell
Two Maori writers coming at the same subject from different points in time: one from a vividly recreated past, one from an unsettlingly imagined future
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Bee Gees Night Fever
Returning to New Zealand by popular demand, Night Fever is set to take over when this superb musical tribute comes to town! Expect all the disco dancefloor-fillers, smooth 70s ballads and 60s Pop standards you know and love, including Stayin’ Alive, Jive Talkin’, You Should Be Dancin’, How Deep Is Your Love, More Than a Woman, Night Fever, Tragedy, If I Can’t Have You, To Love Somebody, Immortality, Guilty, Massachusetts and more
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Sports & Outdoors
Omakere Coastal Walk and Trail Run
Whether you’re a seasoned trail runner or a casual walker looking for a fun challenge, the Omakere Coastal Walk and Trail Run is for you!
Whether you enjoy elevating your heart rate or taking a more leisurely pace, the two course distances ranging from 13 kilometres to 17kilometres offer something for everyone
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Festivals & Lifestyle
The Gypsy Fair
The Gypsy Fair is a nationwide travelling event, bringing family fun, live music and an unbeatable vibe to each town we visit
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Foodscapes Central Hawke's Bay Falling in Love with Flavour
Join culinary experts chef Bert Van de Seeg, Rachel Hall and Angela Clifford and indulge your senses on a delightful journey
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - The Bookshop Detectives
There's murder afoot, but whoever's dunnit is no match for bookshop owners and fearless sleuths, Garth and Eloise
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Exhibitions
Offering: Cindy Huang
Offering reflects Cindy Huang’s research into the Tauiwi Chinese New Zealand community in Te Matau-a-Māui, both past and present, with a focus on the region's market gardens, gardeners, and grocers
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Exhibitions
Paerangi: Waipawa - Art Exhibition
Seven toi Māori artists will exhibit work over the weekend of 19-20 October 2024 in a variety of spaces in the small regional town of Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
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Exhibitions
Art Bus From Napier Via Hastings to Waipawa
Make the most of the incredible contemporary art offering across Te Matau-a-Māui on October 19 by catching this free bus from Napier (outside the MTG) to Heretaunga Hastings to hear from Cindy Huang and see her new exhibition, 'Offering', at Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga
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Exhibitions
Opening Talk and Kai: Cindy Huang
Join us to celebrate the opening of 'Offering', a new installation by Cindy Huang
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Performing Arts
HBRW - 2024 Food From the Heart
Meet two chefs who pour their love of family and culture into their food and serve us up cookbooks that are as much recipes for living fully as they are for eating well
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Urban Wine Walk - Napier (NZ)
The streets and laneways of Napier will come alive this Spring as a line-up of incredible venues each transform into an Urban Cellar Door and host a winemaker for you to visit on a self-guided wine trail!
How does it work you ask? Simply decide which venue you'd like to start from and you're off! Choose your own adventure as you and your friends move from venue to venue tasting delicious wines thanks to our incredible line-up of winemakers
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Radburnd Rose Garden Party
The next generation of Radburnd Cellars has arrived - the 2024 Penelope Radburnd Rose!
To celebrate, we are throwing a garden party on the lawn at the Stables
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - Causes of Death
Our endless fascination with true crime is often more about how they dunnit than who
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Performing Arts
NZSQ Sounds of the Sanctuary
Nature lovers and music aficionados alike will have the rare opportunity to immerse themselves in a magical fusion of music and the natural world
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - Personal Histories
History comes most alive when we experience it through the lens of individual people
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - Ageless Magic
These three spellbinding novels for young readers capture the kind of magic that stays with us all our lives
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Winemaker's Dinner
A night to be missed! Join us for a special evening on Saturday October 19th from 6pm hosted by our winemaker Katie
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Sports & Outdoors
Impact Pro Wrestling - Mad King's Court
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way back to Bay View! You don't want to miss out as two New Zealand Championships will be on the line!!
Witness New Zealand's first ever Flyweight Wrestling Champion in action in his first championship defense!
The New Zealand Tag Team Championships will also be defended!
To celebrate, every children's ticket pre-purchased through eventfinda will receive a free luchador mask on arrival
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Sands Hawke's Bay Jingo Fundraiser
Get your friends and family together and join us for a night of fun with Jingo! For just $15 you can play 4 rounds of musical bingo and enjoy a fun night out whilst supporting a worthy cause
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Jeff Boyle & Richard Brimer: 40 Vintages
Two Hawke’s Bay locals and heroes in their respective creative fields, Jeff Boyle and Richard Brimer, will come together in a one night show this October
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
Flaming Mojo is Hawkes Bay's premier Dinner Theatre Company specialising in providing high-quality, interactive entertainment
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Performing Arts
The Tempestuous - A Shrew'd New Comedy by Will Shakespeare
Sicily’s beloved King Enzo is dead
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Performing Arts
Schumann 2nd Symphony & Beethoven 2nd Piano Concerto
SCHUMANN'S 2ND SYMPHONY and BEETHOVEN'S 2ND PIANO CONCERTO
The sunlit music of Robert Schumann's 2nd Symphony breathes life and affirmation
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - The Gavin Bishop Story
Gavin Bishop (ONZM, Ngati Pukeko, Ngati Awa, Ngati Mahuta, Tainui) has long been one of our most beloved authors and illustrators of children's picture books
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Ongaonga Bazaar
Step back in time and explore the beautiful and award-winning village of Ongaonga with local stalls and good old-fashioned games on the Museum Reserve
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Bottomless Brunch
Celebrate the weekend with Bottomless Brunch at The Urban Winery!
Join us for a morning of indulgence, where you can savor exquisite breakfast platters and refreshing drinks with your loved ones (18+)
Sunday 20th of October, come enjoy a lavish brunch in the company of your loved ones
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - The Outsiders
The pressure to be connected to others, and to our family and culture, is felt from an early age
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - Wholly Well
Being well is about more than physical health
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - In the Pink
Women writers are the dominant force in publishing, outperforming male authors overall in sales and readership
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Performing Arts
HBRW 2024 - Book Launch - Mary-anne Scott
All writers, readers and book lovers are warmly invited to the launch of Mary-anne Scott's new novel The Mess of Our Lives
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Assembly Room Tunes - October 2024 The Frank Show
Join us for a very special Assembly Room Tunes as we take a musical journey back in time to the 40's and 50's, and invite you to experience the music of Frank Sinatra and his quartet
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Performing Arts
The Kingdom of Bling
From The Rocky Horror Show creator Richard O’Brien comes a new satirical musical, THE KINGDOM OF BLING
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Trinity Hill Cellar Door Canvas Night - French Theme
Join us for a 2
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Show Me Shorts 2024: The Sampler
Highlights of this year's festival are collected together in this package of short films
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Riff Raff! Squealer returns to Shake the Foundations
The AC/DC Experience SQUEALER are returning to Shake the Foundations of Napier once again to inject y'all with some live ACDC rememberance
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Festivals & Lifestyle
The Gypsy Fair
The Gypsy Fair is a nationwide travelling event, bringing family fun, live music and an unbeatable vibe to each town we visit
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Sports & Outdoors
Bay Skate BMX Competition
We are back for our annual Bay Skate BMX Competition! Watch as the best of the best battle it out for the top spots
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Concerts & Gig Guide
7 Star Salute
Paul Madsen and Band are back again with a Brand New Show
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Amapiano Vol.3
We have Auckland’s finest selectors Morning Steppa and Katya joining us for AMAPIANO Vol
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
A Wallingford Soirēe
A Wallingford Soirée promises an enchanting afternoon exploring the delightful settings of the Wallingford Homestead
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Vinyl Day
Take time out over the long weekend to browse Vinyl and enjoy being at The Urban Winery! Vinyl Day with Rockstuff Records on Sunday 27 October! Dig the crates, quench your thirst, soak up the sounds! Bar/Restaurant will be Open! Entry is Free!
Vinyl Day happens at The Urban Winery on the last Sunday of every month! The greatest & latest records, the finest wines, the best in beer, beautiful venue, music magic… no other format can match the sound and fun of playing Vinyl! Chat with other vinyl enthusiasts over a drink, stay for lunch!
We’d love to see you between 1 and 5 pm on the day
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hawke’s Bay Diwali 2024
Diwali is a major festival in Indian continent and diaspora
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Performing Arts
CMNZ Series - The Young Virtuosi
Programme
Giuseppe Tartini | Devil’s trill sonata
Camille Saint-Saëns | Violin Sonata No 1 in D minor, Op 75
Eugéne-Auguste Ysaÿe | Sonata No 5
Henryk Wieniawski | Polonaise de Concert Op 4
Béla Bartók | 3 Burlesques op
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
'The Fight for Freshwater' – Book Tour (Hawkes Bay)
Bridget Williams Books invites you to a Hawkes Bay event with Mike Joy, discussing his new memoir, 'The Fight for Freshwater'!
Thursday 31 October
Havelock North Function Centre
30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North
Doors open from 5
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Punjabi Language Week Makerspace
Pop into any of our libraries this week and check out our Punjabi themed crafts
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Punjabi Language Week Makerspace
Pop into any of our libraries this week and check out our Punjabi themed crafts
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Punjabi Language Week Launch
Stand alongside the Punjabi Community to celebrate the launch of Punjabi Language week with a showcase extravaganza! There will be a cultural dance demonstration followed up with a tasting of Indian sweets and chai
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Nexia Blast in the Park 2024
Nexia Blast In the Park is Hawkes Bay’s biggest and best annual family Guy Fawkes event!
Held in the Havelock North Village at Anderson Park, this family community event is run by Havelock North Primary School as one of our main fundraising events
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Napier 150th Gala
Join us as we honour the spirit of business in our unique city
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hawke's Bay Art Trail
The Hawke's Bay Art Trail returns this November with two weekends of Art Trail magic! Throughout the region artists are throwing open the doors of their studios to welcome you in - meet painters, potters, sculptors, carvers and more in their special spaces
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Drawing with Thread: Miniature Portraiture with Leslie Falls
Drawing with Thread: Revisiting Miniature Portraiture with Artist Leslie Falls
Join us for a hands-on experience, where you’ll transform a simple ID card-sized photo into a mini portrait through stitching
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Metropolitan Opera: Nabucco
Ancient Babylon comes to life in this classic Met staging of biblical proportions
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Haloumi, Feta and Mozzarella Cheese Making Workshop
In this three-hour long workshop you will learn how to make Haloumi, Mozzarella and Feta
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Performing Arts
La Mossa
Come and share the Magic and the Love of Dance with “La Mossa” a performance celebrating our talented local young dancers
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Biz Babes Christmas Work Do
Welcome to Biz Babes Hawkes Bay! These events are to be held twice a year, Mid Winter, and end of year Christmas Do
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Peak House Sundowner
Lost & Found + Collekt House Group have teamed up to throw an epic day party with some talented local DJs and some legends from Tāmaki Makaurau
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Scream High School Rave - U18
Scream Rave: High School Halloween party
Get ready to unleash your inner party monster at the Scream Rave—an epic Halloween bash just for high schoolers! On November 2nd, from 7 PM to 10 PM, the Chapman Pavilion Lounge at McLean Park (Latham Street, Napier) is transforming into the ultimate rave zone, where teens from across Hawke’s Bay will gather to party like never before
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Jan Preston's Boogie Circus Duo
Album release tour 50 Years In Pianoland
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Sports & Outdoors
Ranui Outback Trail Walk
Embark on a scenic 9-kilometre walk through the picturesque landscapes of a sprawling 1000-acre rolling sheep and beef farm, offering breathtaking vistas of Central Hawke’s Bay and beyond
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Sports & Outdoors
Sunday Funday
For an exhilarating Sunday adventure, experience the thrill of a 100-metre flying fox, glide down an 80-metre waterslide, test your aim with archery or paintball targets, master the art of axe throwing, practice your swing at the golf range, or enjoy the jump park tailored for BMX enthusiasts (bike rentals available)
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Sports & Outdoors
Picnic in the Peonies
Gather the family for a stunning Central Hawke's Bay picnic at Tikokino Peonies
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Highland Heroes
The Napier Technical Memorial Band is joining forces with the Napier Pipe Band for their Highland Heroes concert, which has a touch of Remembrance as we approach Armistice Day
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Rita Angus: 40 Years of Self Portraits with Jill Trevelyan
Following the recent exhibition at Te Papa and MTG in Napier, Jill’s talk will discuss Rita Angus’s life and work with a specific focus on her remarkable self portraits
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Melbourne Cup Day
Melbourne Cup is fast approaching, and we've got the perfect way for you to celebrate!
Join us for a fantastic day out for just $40 per person, which includes a delicious buffet lunch and some great spot prizes
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Punjabi Language Week Henna Session
Book in for a 20 minute session to learn about the history of henna and its importance as part of Punjabi culture while receiving a beautiful henna design of your own
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Punjabi Language Week Storytime
Join us for this community-led storytime highlighting some favourite Punjabi picture books
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Bayleys Hawke's Bay Wine Awards 2024
The Bayleys Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards is New Zealand’s longest running regional competition and is proudly owned and managed by the Hawke’s Bay A&P Society
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Art Beats: Botticelli – Florence & the Medici
Beauty, creativity, genius: the Renaissance Florence of Lorenzo de' Medici was a powerhouse of art and culture
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Central Hawke's Bay Annual A&P Show
With a history spanning over 113 years, the show continues to celebrate local agriculture, bringing together farmers, families, and the wider community for a weekend of competition, entertainment, and fun
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
National Community Heritage Conference 2024
Nau mai, Haere mai
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hawke's Bay Heritage Awards 2024
The Hawke's Bay Heritage Awards are our opportunity to recognise and celebrate those whose talents and energies preserve our cultural heritage and inspire us to connect with our past, so that we can all feel more confident in our future
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Taste Hastings 2024
Taste Hastings 2024 | Friday 8 November, 5
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Harakeke and Weave
Interested in learning the foundational skills of raranga (weaving)? Join us for this hands-on workshop and learn from our experienced kaiako
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Performing Arts
Murder on The Menu
Sophia has been conned into buying a derelict theatre
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Performing Arts
Drag B-I-N-G-O Napier - with Anita Wigl'it!
Join Anita Wigl'it (from 'RuPaul's Drag Race') as she plays with her balls!
Enjoy three competitive rounds of bingo, a drag show and lots of laughs over an hour and half!
Doors 7:30pm
Balls drop 8:30pm - approx 9:30/10pm
Please note that customers will be sat at shared tables
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Exhibitions
Artist Kōrero - Tracy Keith
Join us to hear artist Tracy Keith talk about his solo exhibition Remember Industry
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Sourdough Bread Workshop
Fresh baked slow fermented sourdough bread,
sourdough buns,
focaccia,
pizza dough and crackers,
cinnamon rolls plus bagels
Go home with freshly baked goodies, recipe’s, some starter and the skills learned to do it yourself!
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Performing Arts
7 Days Live
Watch out! You will not be protected by censors, lawyers, or editors
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Bitta Batta & Scarlett Eden Band @ Paisley Stage
Bitta Batta is back baby!
HB's newest original groove supergroup is back at the iconic Paisley Stage with their eclectic mix of Neo Soul Funkiness, Heartbreak Soul and New Jazz freak outs
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Sports & Outdoors
Plunket Shield Championship - Central Stags V Otago
Free admission to see the cauldron of national first-class cricket!
People pay big bucks to watch this in England, but we're all about free admission to see the training ground of test cricket, a hard-fought national red-ball championship that dates back an incredible 118 years
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Performing Arts
Celtic Illusion - The Magic Returns
Immerse yourself in one of the most unique productions touring the world
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Wine, Books and More Book Lovers Night 2024
6:15pm doors open, light refreshments
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
EIT Public Lecture: Assoc Prof Pii-Tuulia Nikula
Turning Up the Heat: Businesses and Climate Change
In this Reconnecting through Research session Pii-Tuulia shares her journey exploring the intricate relationship between climate change and business
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Rongoā Māori Hīkoi
Come along and learn about the Rongoā plants in our taiao
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Supporting Your Child With Sensory Differences
Join us for a workshop series with Elen Nathan, Occupational Therapist and Sensory Integration specialist!
Discover the eight sensory systems and their role in self regulation, emotions and behaviour discover strategies to help your child navigate the sensory stressors of the world
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Nightmare Before Christmas
Inspired by Tim Burton’s cult classic movie, the Bay Cities’ Symphonic Band presents a spooktacular delight for all ages in this atmospheric, cabaret style concert featuring the musical magic of Danny Elfman alongside the Phantom of the Opera, dancing skeletons, shimmering spirits, Christmas cheer and more!
Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 6
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
Looking for something to do for your "Xmas Do"?
Or do you want to grab a handful of friends and do something fun?
Flaming Mojo is Hawkes Bay's premier Dinner Theatre Company specialising in providing high-quality, interactive entertainment
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The ultimate UB40 experience.
Cougan Renata brings you the ultimate UB40 experience, get ready to jam to the soulful sounds of one of the world's most influential reggae bands ever
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Goats Cheese Making Workshop
This is your opportunity to learn how to wow your friends at your next dinner party by serving up your very own homemade goat cheese
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Festivals & Lifestyle
The Enchanted Ball Supporting Te Mata Park
The Enchanted Ball supporting Te Mata Park
Saturday 16 November, 2024
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Stand By Me - Soul Music in Concert
For one night only this year, the 50 singers of the Hawke's Bay Soul Choir are hitting the road to Central Hawke's Bay! Accompanied by their 7-piece band, they’ll take the stage at Pukeora Estate on Saturday November 16th at 7 PM, transforming the venue into a Motown haven filled with soulful and powerful sounds
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Performing Arts
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a co-production between the Royal New Zealand Ballet and Queensland Ballet
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA
Secure your seats for the ABBA show everyone adores - for a night of fun, frivolity and pop hits galore!
Direct from Australia, Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA returns by popular demand
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Wet Denim - On The Line Tour (Napier)
Supported by The Splinters
Emerging indie rockers Wet Denim have released their sophomore EP On The Line
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Sports & Outdoors
Flemington Mud Run
The Flemington Mud Run is an super fun annual non-competitive fundraiser for Flemington School
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Italian Long Lunch Cooking Workshop
Enjoying a delicious Italian long lunch in late Spring!!
Hands-on workshop , preparing 5 dishes
Making fresh pasta
Recipe booklet and lunch provided
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home; Farmhouse Kitchen is the heart of our home but also the heart of our business and everything we believe good food can be, to nourish our bodies, to experience real ingredients and to share a delicious meal around our kitchen table
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Punjabi Language Week Celebration
Punjabi Language week is a celebration of our culture and traditions
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA
Secure your seats for the ABBA show everyone adores - for a night of fun, frivolity and pop hits galore! Direct from Australia, Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA returns by popular demand
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Performing Arts
Operatunity Presents - Christmas Royal Variety Show
In our biggest Christmas extravaganza ever, bubble over with excitement as we end the year with variety acts and special guests!
Starring:
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Kate Lineham
Grant Winterburn
And more to be announced!
NZ Tour 13 Nov - 17 Dec
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included
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Festivals & Lifestyle
LASFF 2024 - Margarita
LASFF - Latin American and Spanish Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are Free with ticket reservations essential - please book online
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Festivals & Lifestyle
LASFF 2024 - Latin America & Spain Film Festival
MTG Century Theatre is excited to announce that this year, the Latin American & Spain Film Festival is coming to Napier!
Entry to all films are Free with ticket reservations essential - please book online
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Festivals & Lifestyle
LASFF 2024 - The Mole Agent
LASFF - Latin American and Spanish Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are Free with ticket reservations essential - please book online
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Performing Arts
Booze & Craic: A Night Of Irish & Scottish Comedy in Napier
Booze and Craic returns to The Cabana AGAIN!
The last 3 shows sold out as has every one of them since so grab your tickets fast
Irish comedian, ALAN MCELROY (RNZ's The Panel) is back! He will a host a hilarious line up of talent from the auld countries!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Excellent Irish story teller performing a hilarious night of comedy” Funny Tonne, Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Wanaka based, SEAN TINKER from Ireland was the Winner of the 2020 Queenstown Raw Comedy Quest!
& 2021/22 Raw Comedy Quest Finalist!
Queenstown based, SHANE MULVEY from Ireland was the Winner of the 2020 Queenstown Raw Comedy Quest!
Wrapping up the show is Scottish DARREN HILL!
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Festivals & Lifestyle
LASFF 2024 - Stories of Samba
LASFF - Latin America and Spain Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are Free with ticket reservations essential - please book online
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Sports & Outdoors
Bay Skate - Skateboard Competition
We are back for our annual Bay Skate Bowl Competition! This time, however, we are making this a two day event including our street competition! Watch as the best of the best battle it out for the top spots
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Exhibitions
CHB Holistic Wellbeing Expo
This amazing yearly event is run by "Chb Creative souls" and is our yearly Holistic Wellbeing Expo
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
HARVEST Hawkes Bay Food & Wine Festival
HARVEST Hawke's Bay will once again celebrate Hawke's Bay, NZ's Food & Wine Country
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Festivals & Lifestyle
LASFF 2024 - Strawberry & Chocolate
LASFF - Latin America and Spain Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are Free with ticket reservations essential - please book online
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Rikki Morris - About Time Tour
The Cabana is thrilled to be hosting hitmaker Rikki Morris' only Hawkes Bay show to mark the release of the much-loved singer-songwriter's first album in 28 years - 'About Time'
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Festivals & Lifestyle
LASFF 2024 - Agua
LASFF - Latin America and Spain Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are Free with ticket reservations essential - please book online
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Ozi Ozaa Yaw Asumadu Afrofunk and Highlife
Dont miss out on an evening of singing, dance, Horns, Percussion, Traditional Ghanain instruments and spice unstoppable grooves
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Pukehou School Garden Tour
Get ready for a delightful day exploring beautiful gardens of CHB, all while supporting Pukehou School!
Stroll through a collection of stunning local gardens, enjoy fresh air, and gather inspiration for your own backyard oasis
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
HBCFCT Open Day
Join us for a day of fun, learning, and community engagement
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Festivals & Lifestyle
LASFF 2024 - Lullaby
LASFF - Latin America and Spain Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are Free with ticket reservations essential - please book online
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Festivals & Lifestyle
LASFF 2024 - The Load
LASFF - Latin America and Spain Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are Free with ticket reservations essential - please book online
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Teachers' Afternoon At the Gallery
Event Exclusively for Hawke's Bay Teachers and Educators
Te Whare Toi O Heretaunga Is Offering Educators a Special One-off Afternoon at the Gallery to Learn About Our Upcoming School Programmes
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Sports & Outdoors
Plunket Shield Championship - Central Stags V Wellington
Free admission to see the cauldron of national first-class cricket, a match between the two teams that have lifted this Shield over the past two seasons!
People pay big bucks to watch this in England, but we're all about free admission to see the training ground of test cricket, a hard-fought national red-ball championship that dates back an incredible 118 years
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Sileni's 25th Anniversary Oyster Festival
Join us in celebrating 25 years of Sileni!
On November 30th, we're hosting a mini oyster festival featuring the delightful Mahurangi Oysters and a sensational Michael Bublé tribute band
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Collins Street Festival
Napier's Collins Street Festival is set to hit Ahuriri, one of Hawke’s Bay's coolest little suburbs, on Saturday 30th November 2024
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Festivals & Lifestyle
National Theatre: The Motive and the Cue
Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in this fierce and funny new play
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Sanctuary Sounds Music Festival
Sanctuary Sounds is a not-for-profit music festival showcasing an eclectic mix of music from all over New Zealand and abroad
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Sports & Outdoors
Impact Pro Wrestling - Flaxmere's Friday Fight Night
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its return to Flaxmere! You don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest!
Impact Pro Wrestling has been entertaining fans up and down the country for more than 20 years and has seen many of its talented wrestlers go on to perform in WWE, AEW, New Japan Pro Wrestling and more
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Performing Arts
Cirque Africa
100% fun 100% African 100% joy
Cirque Africa is produced and directed by ‘Papa Africa’ aka Winston
Ruddle, the director who brought us the HIT BROADWAY SHOW CIRQUE MOTHER
AFRICA
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Christmas in Taradale
Join us for a fun-filled family day to get in the spirit of Christmas
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Wonder Christmas Market 2024
Wonder Markets - Crafting Community, Creating Wonder
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Hawke’s Bay Christmas At the Park
Get ready for the jolliest event of the year!
Join us for a festive extravaganza at Hawke's Bay Christmas at the Park at the Mitre 10 Park Hastings, where the spirit of the season comes alive in the most spectacular way
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Sports & Outdoors
Impact Pro Wrestling - Smash 'Em All at Asher Hall
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its return to Napier! You don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest!
Impact Pro Wrestling has been entertaining fans up and down the country for more than 20 years and has seen many of its talented wrestlers go on to perform in WWE, AEW, New Japan Pro Wrestling and more
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Government Pest Ep Release Tour Napier - Roxbury, Paddy, Cry
On Saturday 7th December Government Pest bring their Vol 3
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Sports & Outdoors
The Z Manu World Champs Hastings
The Z Manu World Champs will hit RERETAUNGA Hastings with an official qualifier event at Havelock North Village Pool on Saturday 14 December
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Grant Haua Explosion / Dusty Rhodes & the Bluesmobile.
The Grant Haua Explosion…
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Red Hot Chili Preppers
RED HOT CHILI PREPPERS - World No#1 tribute to the living legends that are RHCP !
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Concerts & Gig Guide
The Doors Live
The Doors Live keep the magical legends of The Doors alive with authenticity
Europe's best tribute
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Christmas Sourdough Baking Workshop
Fresh baked slow fermented sourdough bread
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Cape Estate - Boxing Day Festival 2024
The annual Cape Estate Boxing Day Festival is here for the 9th occasion
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Pure Plus Special Guests - Not the Church...but Damn Close
With the luxury of time, perhaps a lowered expectation, and some haze-inducing drugs, a kind of sublime, relaxed psychedelia can be the happy result when you see 'pure' perform 'live' in concert
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Pure Plus Special Guests - Not the Church...but Damn Close
With the luxury of time, perhaps a lowered expectation, and some haze-inducing drugs, a kind of sublime, relaxed psychedelia can be the happy result when you see 'pure' perform 'live' in concert
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Concerts & Gig Guide
DISCO
Disco is a genre of dance music and a subculture that emerged in the 1970s from the United States' urban nightlife scene
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Sports & Outdoors
Dream11 Super Smash
It's Friday night under lights to watch the Central Stags take on the Cantabs! Dream11 Super Smash returns to Napier, two matchdays this month and both of them are T20 doubleheaders with the Central Hinds' game from 2
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Art Classes for Adults - Tutor led
Discover Your Inner Artist with The Seasons Art Class!
From a cosy village in southern England over a decade ago, The Seasons Art Class has blossomed into a beloved art course across the UK, Austria, Germany, France, Holland, and now New Zealand!
What's in Store for You?
Join our 14-week beginner to improver art course and enjoy:
Sketching, Oil Pastels, Watercolours, and Acrylics
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Operatunity Presents - Thistle & The Shamrock
A fabulous way to start the year as our fiddler, accordionist and singers romp through the best of Irish and Scottish ballads, jigs, jokes and patriotic songs!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Bonavenutre Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Alex Foster-Winder
Russell Dixon
Tracey Collins
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 13 Jan - 14 Feb 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Operatunity Presents - Thistle & The Shamrock
A fabulous way to start the year as our fiddler, accordionist and singers romp through the best of Irish and Scottish ballads, jigs, jokes and patriotic songs!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Bonavenutre Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Alex Foster-Winder
Russell Dixon
Tracey Collins
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 13 Jan - 14 Feb 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included
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Workshops, Conferences & Classes
Art Classes for Adults in Havelock North
The Seasons Art Class came from humble beginnings over a decade ago in a small village in southern England
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Sports & Outdoors
Dream11 Super Smash
Liven up you weeknight with a game under lights watching the big-hitting Central Stags take on the defending Dream11 Super Smash champions, the Auckland Aces!
Dream11 Super Smash returns to Napier, this is the second of the two matchdays this month and both of them are T20 doubleheaders with the Central Hinds' game from 2
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Performing Arts
Sarah Millican - Late Bloomer
BOHM PRESENTS
SARAH MILLICAN
Late Bloomer
When Sarah Millican was a child, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose
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Food, Gourmet, Wine
Te Awanga Wine Festival
We're back for another year and it's set to be bigger and better than before!
With some fresh new wineries taking part from the Te Awanga coastline, a new tasting village down variety lane, boutique winery pop up's in more areas across the festival, masterclasses and exciting promotions from each of our three anchor wineries - there's heaps in store for a full day out!
On top of this there will be:
- Festival pricing on wines
- More shuttles
- Tasting opportunities
- At 1500 tickets sold, we'll be unlocking a brand new winery to the strip
We're gearing up to make this the best, most original and interactive wine festival in the country, with new interest points to keep the froth factor high
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Sports & Outdoors
Hastings Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon 2025
Join us at your local Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon!
Open to Kiwi kids aged 6 to 15 years
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Sports & Outdoors
Central Stags Ford Trophy one-dayer v Canterbury
What could be better than spending Valentine's Day with your sweetheart watching the Central Stags smash Canterbury in the national one-day Ford Trophy campaign? There's no love lost between these two teams, so grab your heart-shaped chocolates and soak up this totally FREE day's entertainment - you've got to love Free dates
You're free to come and go as you please, so it's a great spot to bring your lunch and switch it up from the office scenery too to see a few Blackcaps playing for their domestic teams, and there are stores handy to the ground on Latham Street for coffees, treats, and yes the heart-shaped chocolates that you forgot to get for your honey
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Performing Arts
Murder and Martini’s
It is 1930 and the reunion of the cast and crew of 'The Mother of Pearls', our glorious Premiere, that opened our auspicious Opera House in 1915 yet ended in such ghastly grisliness
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Love and War: with Jessie Cassin and Robin Kelly
Set against the backdrop of the iconic Opera House be transported to a different era by 'Cabaret singer Jessie Cassin and award-winning musical director Robin Kelly as they present "Love and War," a curated collection from the Great American Songbook, spanning 1918-1939
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Sports & Outdoors
Central Stags Ford Trophy one-dayer v Otago Volts
The Central Stags are getting down to the business end of the national one-day Ford Trophy campaign and it's a totally Free day's entertainment to see them at McLean Park for the last time this season (Finals are in Dunedin this year)
You're free to come and go as you please, so it's a great spot to bring your lunch and switch it up from the office scenery too to see a few Blackcaps playing for their domestic teams, and there are stores handy to the ground on Latham Street for coffees and consumables
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Festivals & Lifestyle
East Coast Farming Expo
Agri-innovators, top-flight speakers and two full days of networking are the promise of the 2025 East Coast Farming Expo
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Sports & Outdoors
New Zealand's White Ferns v Sri Lanka ODI
International cricket under lights in Napier - how good! Mates, vibes, sun for the first innings and then the light towers go on for the chase
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Operatunity Presents - From Phantom to Les Mis
Featuring the best of 70s and 80s musicals: Phantom, Les Mis, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Cabaret and more!
Featuring:
Russell Dixon
Kate Lineham
Rebecca Wright
Matt Pike
John Bayne
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 25 Feb - 28 Mar 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included
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Concerts & Gig Guide
Operatunity Presents - From Phantom to Les Mis
Featuring the best of 70s and 80s musicals: Phantom, Les Mis, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Cabaret and more!
Featuring:
Russell Dixon
Kate Lineham
Rebecca Wright
Matt Pike
John Bayne
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 25 Feb - 28 Mar 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included
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Festivals & Lifestyle
Hawke's Bay Better Home & Living Show 2025
Discover fresh, practical ideas that enhance both your living spaces, your lifestyle and your well being at the Hawke’s Bay Better Home and Living Show! Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to make eco inspired changes the Hawke’s Bay Better Home and Living Show has everything you need to create healthy, efficient homes without sacrificing style
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