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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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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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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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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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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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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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Fotofest Photography Festival Hastings Hawke's Bay
FotoFest, Hastings annual photography festival, is back for 2024
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Camelia Breakfast 2024: BPW CHB Fundraiser
Camelia Breakfast 2024
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International Talk Like a Pirate Day Storytime
Thursday 19 September at 3
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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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Hastings Blossom Parade 2024
The theme for this year's Blossom Parade is
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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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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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NZ Chinese Language Week Book Fair
Visit Hastings Library during NZCLW and enjoy a selection of beautiful picture books
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NZ Chinese Language Week Storytime
Join us for this community lead children’s storytime
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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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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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NZ Chinese Language Week MoonCake Festival
Help us celebrate a slightly delayed MoonCake Festival
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Murder Mystery Dinner: CANCELLED
Hygge at Clifton Bay has something new to offer
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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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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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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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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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Escape Rooms and Virtual Reality Chairs
Open all year round
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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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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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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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Steam24 Poi Making Workshop
Bring a friend and challenge yourselves in the art of Poi
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sensory Bottles
Use colours, shapes, and texture to create sensory bottles
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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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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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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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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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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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Welcome the Godwits/kuaka At the Ahuriri Estuary
Welcome the Godwits/kuaka back to the Ahuriri Estuary
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hawkes Bay Mega Fun Carnival Moonlight Madness
The Hawkes Bay Mega Fun Carnival is carrying on the party with a Friday Night Moonlight Madness 6:30pm-9:30pm
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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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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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Hawke’s Bay Diwali 2024
Diwali is a major festival in Indian continent and diaspora
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Punjabi Language Week Makerspace
Pop into any of our libraries this week and check out our Punjabi themed crafts
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Punjabi Language Week Makerspace
Pop into any of our libraries this week and check out our Punjabi themed crafts
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Punjabi Language Week Makerspace
Pop into any of our libraries this week and check out our Punjabi themed crafts
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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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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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Napier 150th Gala
Join us as we honour the spirit of business in our unique city
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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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Metropolitan Opera: Nabucco
Ancient Babylon comes to life in this classic Met staging of biblical proportions
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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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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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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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Punjabi Language Week Storytime
Join us for this community-led storytime highlighting some favourite Punjabi picture books
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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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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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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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The Enchanted Ball Supporting Te Mata Park
The Enchanted Ball supporting Te Mata Park
Saturday 16 November, 2024
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Punjabi Language Week Celebration
Punjabi Language week is a celebration of our culture and traditions
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Christmas in Taradale
Join us for a fun-filled family day to get in the spirit of Christmas
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Wonder Christmas Market 2024
Wonder Markets - Crafting Community, Creating Wonder
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Cape Estate - Boxing Day Festival 2024
The annual Cape Estate Boxing Day Festival is here for the 9th occasion
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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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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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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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