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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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Ocean Detectives at The National Aquarium of New Zealand
Become an Ocean Detective This Summer!
Get ready to become an Ocean Detective with this family-friendly, hands-on activity at the National Aquarium of New Zealand
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Escape Rooms and Virtual Reality Chairs
Looking for the perfect school holiday activity? Look no further!
Open 10-2pm Tuesday -Saturday in school holidays for walk in VR Chairs and Escape rooms
Immersive Escape Rooms
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Quiz Night With Riggsy
Back for 2025 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor
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Chinese New Year
Celebrate Chinese New Year with our family activity in the MTG Drop-in Zone!
Make paper snakes and lanterns until 16 February
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Havelock Handmade Market
the Havelock Handmade Market has been running for 15 years, each month we have an incredible lineup of talented local artisans and crafters who join us
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Heretaunga Women's Centre Open Day
Heretaunga Women's Centre Open Day - Join us for a fun-filled and family-friendly day
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MTG Sunday Cinema: Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon
A young Chinese warrior steals a sword from a famed swordsman and then escapes into a world of romantic adventure with a mysterious man in the frontier of the nation
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Waipureku Waitangi Commemoration 2025
Te Hokinga Mahara o Waipureku Waitangi
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Otane Waitangi Day Fair
Otane will be buzzing on Waitangi Day with the annual Waitangi Day Fair hosted by Progressive Otane
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Waitangi Day Family Celebrations
Together with Hastings District Council, Napier City Council, Central Hawke's Bay District Council, Hawke's Bay Regional Council and Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Inc, we invite you to join us at this free and family friendly event to celebrate family, community and nationhood
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Napier Night Fiesta
Join us at the Napier Night Fiesta!
Spend a laid-back evening in Napier’s Memorial Square and head into the weekend feeling relaxed and ready for your end-of-week plans
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Napier Summer Pop Up Carnival 2025
The Carnival is coming Back to the Napier Foreshore after many years
Its Free Entry- come and enjoy all the Fun of the Fair
Check out the New Ali Baba, take a spin on the Hurricane zooming into the air, feel the motion of the ocean on the Rockin Tug plus so much more, plus Fairground Food and Carnival Games
Weekend Special: Happy Hour Saturday & Sunday 11am to 12pm - get a 2nd ride free (conditions apply)
Pay for your first ride & stay for the next ride absolutely free
Opening hours are weather / crowd dependent- check our Facebook page for up to date info
Located at Marine Parade Foreshore Reserve, Napier
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Art Deco Fashion Walking Tour
Get Deco ready! Each year Napier City Business Inc supports the Art Deco Festival weekend with these popular free tours
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Steam in the Bay - February 2025
For the first time in 10 years, Steam returns to Napier's Art Deco Festival!
For the first time since 2015, a steam train returns to the Art Deco Festival! Working alongside the festival organisers, as well as a special collaboration with the Central Hawkes Bay Cancer Society - we are pleased to be bringing you 'Steam in the Bay' between the 14 - 16th February 2025
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Art Deco Festival Napier 2025
The Art Deco Festival Napier has grown into one of the great festivals of the world
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A Common Quiz...Love & Loathing
Join quizmaster extraordinaire, John (if that is indeed his real name) for five and a bit rounds of trivia on a theme, designed to test the strange and unusual facts left clogging the dusty corners of your collective brains
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Woodville Wanderer-Cancer Society of Hawke's Bay Fundraiser
Event Notice: Steam Train Adventure with the Cancer Society of Hawke's Bay and Steam Incorporated
Saturday, 15th February 2025 – All aboard for a grand day out! Join the Cancer Society of Hawke's Bay and Steam Incorporated as we embark on a spectacular steam train journey from Napier to Waipukurau, hauled by the iconic steam locomotive Ja 1271
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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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Napier Night Fiesta
Join us at the Napier Night Fiesta!
Spend a laid-back evening in Napier’s Memorial Square and head into the weekend feeling relaxed and ready for your end-of-week plans
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Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter 2025 Open Day
Join the Crew as we invite you to the Graeme Lowe Rescue Helicopter Centre on Saturday the 22nd of February, 2025 from 10AM - 2PM
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Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter 2025 Open Day
Join the Crew as we invite you to the Graeme Lowe Rescue Helicopter Centre on Saturday the 22nd of February, 2025 from 10AM - 2PM
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National Theatre Live: Prima Facie
Jodie Comer’s (Killing Eve) award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman play
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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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International Cultures Day 2025
Join us at Cornwall Park, Tomoana Road, Hastings, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, for a day filled with cultural exploration, mouthwatering cuisine, captivating performances, and so much more!
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Reef Madness at Te Angiangi Marine Reserve - Seaweek 2025
Celebrate Seaweek 2025 by joining us for some Reef Madness at Te Angiangi Marine Reserve
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Utu Redux: a Catalyst Film In Aotearoa
Māori storytelling on film has continued to grow in Aotearoa
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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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Lindisfarne College Gala
The Lindisfarne Gala is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and it’s a community event not to be missed! Held on Sunday morning, this fun-filled extravaganza features over 50 stalls, games, and activities for all ages
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Making Utu: Join Filmmaker Gaylene Preston
Join us on Sunday 2 March at 1pm to view the documentary 'Making Utu' followed by a rich conversation as Dame Gaylene Preston is interviewed and answers your questions about this epic cowboy western, filmed in Hawke's Bay
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Kōrero with Kurī
Kōrero with Kurī is a partnership between Canine Friends Pet Therapy and Hastings District Libraries
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The Big Bike Film Night and Matinee: Napier
Showcasing our 2025 collection that has everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration; the evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised to delight the two-wheel devotee!
For 2025, at MTG Century Theatre we are introducing an extra matinee event so you don't miss out!
This year’s treasure chest of films includes:
An exhilarating film that redefines what’s possible on a gravel bike on technically challenging terrains
A celebration of grit, camaraderie, and the beauty of “Type 2 Fun”, this film is an ode to the ride, not the finish line
A heartwarming documentary that explores the importance of getting outside, no matter where one is on life’s journey
An uplifting film that follows a group of local bike and snow enthusiasts from Wānaka, who have the desire to bring positive social change to their local community through an annual “bikepack” to the local Ski Resort with all their gear
An inspiring mountain bike ride through back country Queenstown that is both poetic and meaningful
A life-changing experience for a group of friends who undertake a trip to a bothie (hut) in the Highlands of Scotland to show what can be achieved by people with disabilities in relation to having adventures
A film that celebrates the art of “winging it” and how travelling by bicycle and the power of exploration can obliterate preconceptions and contribute to understanding others
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A classic Kiwi story of a young trailblazer participating in a gruelling six-day mountain bike rally, exploring his boundaries with his own signature entirely unsupported style -fueled by a penchant for chocolate milk
ALL in the mix!
These short films are a great reminder of why we love to ride our bike; with stories that captivate us, stories that make us think, and most importantly of all – inspiring us to get out and ride
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Te Whanganui-a-Orotu/Ahuriri Estuary Litter Clean-Up
Calling all kids
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Sunday Market
Taradale Sunday Market, held every Sunday from 9am-1pm
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Dick Frizzell Book Launch - A Boy's Own Adventure
Hastings War Memorial Library is hosting the public launch of Dick Frizzell’s new memoir Hastings A Boys Own Adventure
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A Common Quiz... Cults & Superstitions
Join quizmaster extraordinaire, @Rick Hayes and @Chris Whyte for five and a bit round of trivia on a theme, designed to test the strange and unusual facts left clogging the dusty corners of your collective brains
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Holi Festival 2025
Hindu Council of Hawkes Bay would like to invite you all to celebrate the festival of colors with us!
Holi festival has been celebrated in the Indian subcontinent for centuries
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Exhibition On Screen: Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers
The National Gallery, London recently hosted the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition
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CANCELLED: Public Talk with Michael Fowler
*Owing to circumstances beyond our control we are having to cancel Michael Fowlers talk scheduled for Wednesday 19 March
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Sustainable Fashion Market
NZ's biggest preloved clothing markets - Welcome to My Walk in Wardrobe!
Preloved, vintage, upcycled and handmade clothes, shoes, jewellery and more
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Maraekakaho Country Market Day
It's your Rural Day in the Bay!
Get ready for a fun-filled day in the country with the Maraekakaho Country Market Day! With over 130 incredible stallholders, you’ll find everything from artisan crafts, fresh produce and boutique fashion to local meats and gourmet treats
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Poos and Farts Storytime Rips Again!
Poos and Farts Storytime Rips Again!
A true family affair for everyone who loves a good joke, a whiffy story, and appreciates some well-placed toilet humour
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Five Films For Freedom
Join us for a special screening of Five Films for Freedom, the world’s widest reaching LGBTQIA+ online celebration
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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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Wonder Pēpi Market 2025
The Pēpi Market is a children's market - an extension of Wonder
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Vinyl Day
Yes, it’s true… Vinyl Day at The Urban Winery with Rockstuff Records on Sunday 30 March! Dig the crates, quench your thirst, soak up the sounds! Entry is Free!
We’re all thrilled that Vinyl Day is back again at The Urban Winery! Big thanks to Tony Bish Wines, for making this possible
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Hide & Seek
Hawke’s Bay is teeming with incredible biodiversity - from rocky shores and estuaries to streams and coastlines, every habitat is home to remarkable creatures
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Play, Learn, Connect: a Pop-Up Play series
"Play is the work of childhood"
– Jean Piaget
Join us for Play, Learn, Connect!
A fun pop-up play series for whānau with young pēpi and tamariki
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Napier Record Fair
Records, Tapes and Cds, all sorts, all sizes, all styles
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Taradale Village Fete 2025
Taradale Village Fete hosted by Taradale Primary School is happening on Sunday 6th April 2025 between 10AM - 2PM
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The Metropolitan Opera: Tosca
Extraordinary Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen stars as the passionate title diva in David McVicar’s thrilling production
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Cat Purr-son Party
This activity is exclusively for adults 65+, as part of a programme supporting positive ageing and community participation
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UNBORING 2025 Nature scavenger hunt
Can you find the tuatara and the tūī? We've partnered with Hawke's Bay Regional Council to bring you an exciting search for Aoetearoa's native treasures
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UNBORING 2025 Nature scavenger hunt
Can you find the tuatara and the tūī? We've partnered with Hawke's Bay Regional Council to bring you an exciting search for Aoetearoa's native treasures
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UNBORING 2025 Makerspaces
Visit our makerspaces at all three libraries across the holidays and get creative
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UNBORING 2025 Makerspaces
Visit our makerspaces at all three libraries across the holidays and get creative
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UNBORING 2025 Nature scavenger hunt
Can you find the tuatara and the tūī? We've partnered with Hawke's Bay Regional Council to bring you an exciting search for Aoetearoa's native treasures
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UNBORING 2025 Makerspaces
Visit our makerspaces at all three libraries across the holidays and get creative
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UNBORING 2025 Green games with HBRC
Join us for green games, where fun meets kaitiakitanga! Hosted by the lovely team at Hawke's Bay Regional Council
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UNBORING 2025 Green games with HBRC
Join us for green games, where fun meets kaitiakitanga! Hosted by the lovely team at Hawke's Bay Regional Council
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National Theatre Live: Fleabag
Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life
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Hop! Hop! Hop! Easter Scavenger Hunt
Hop into Hastings City over Easter weekend and see if you can find all 8 Easter eggs!
The Easter eggs are represented by 8 images, all hidden across 4 different locations in Hastings CBD
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UNBORING 2025 Movies with Maui
Haere mai! Set sail on an epic journey together and watch a whānau favourite - sing along if you know the words
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UNBORING 2025 Tim Saunders: Storytime with a farmer
Dress in your best farm gear and join author Tim Saunders for a fun-filled reading of The Tractor Has a Wobbly Wheel! Meet farmyard friends with big ideas—will they fix the wobbly wheel? Come find out!
Suitable for all ages
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Hawke's Bay Music Industry Gala
On the Opera House Stage, at Toitoi Hawke's Bay Arts and Events Centre
Join us for a celebration of our region's music talents and champions! Experience inspiring talks from advocates beyond our borders and captivating performances by our very own local artists
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Wonder Winter Market
Join us for our first Winter Night Market, being held in the Exhibition Hall at the Tōmoana Showgrounds in Hastings
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The Metropolitan Opera: Les Contes d'Hoffmann
An ensemble of leading lights takes the stage for Offenbach’s fantastical final work, headlined by French tenor Benjamin Bernheim in the title role of the tormented poet
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Tahatū Careers Expo NZ - Hawkes Bay
The Tahatū Careers Expo NZ presents a wide range of exhibitors, showcasing employers, tertiary providers, training institutions, industry representatives, government departments and corporates
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Fabric-a-brac Hawke's Bay 2025
We're excited to bring you the second Hawke’s Bay Fabric-a-brac!
Come along to discover vintage and modern fabric treasures, haberdashery, patterns, buttons and sewing supplies for sale, all in aid of Cranford Hospice
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Matariki Mahuika Beach Fires
Matariki Mahuika is a people-powered Matariki project that involves welcoming people to share the warmth of their fire on beaches right around Aoetaroa New Zealand
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The Metropolitan Opera: Fidelio
Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen as Leonore, the faithful wife who risks everything to save her husband from the clutches of tyranny in Beethoven’s Fidelio
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Exhibition On Screen: Michelangelo
Michelangelo’s genius is evident in everything he touched
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The Metropolitan Opera: Le Nozze Di Figaro
Conductor Joana Mallwitz takes the podium to conduct a stellar ensemble cast including American bass-baritone Michael Sumuel as the clever valet Figaro
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National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of being Earnest by Oscar Wilde and directed by Max Webster
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The Metropolitan Opera: Aida
American soprano Angel Blue headlines as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country in a new production of Verdi’s Aida by Michael Mayer that brings audiences inside the towering pyramids and gilded tombs of ancient Egypt
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Exhibition On Screen: Dawn of Impressionism
Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way?
The spectacular Musée d’Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion
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The Metropolitan Opera: Salome
Claus Guth, one of Europe’s leading opera directors, gives the biblical story a psychologically perceptive Victorian-era setting
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CHB Holistic Wellbeing Expo 2025
This amazing wellbeing expo is run over two days
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Wonder Christmas Market 2025
Experience the magic of the Wonder Christmas Market—a festive blend of local craftsmanship with over 90 creative stalls, food trucks, live music, and a bar with sensational cocktails
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The Metropolitan Opera: Il Barbiere Di Siviglia
Rossini’s effervescent comedy takes the stage in Bartlett Sher’s madcap production at the Metropolitan Opera
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Waipureku Waitangi Commemoration 2026
Te Hokinga Mahara o Waipureku Waitangi
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