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Havelock North Handmade Market
The Havelock Handmade Market is held once a month (and occasionally a couple of times a month during the summer months) Tucked in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza on Te Mata Road, Havelock North we're an enterprising group of stall holders who enjoy sharing our products
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Black Barn Growers' Market
New Zealand's original farmers market, the Black Barn Growers’ Market has been running for more than 14 years and has become a ‘must-do’ for locals and visitors alike on Saturday Mornings through summer
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Napier Night Fiesta
Make the most of the balmy summer weather at the Napier Night Fiesta
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Harry Potter Book Week
Hastings District Libraries is again hosting an unforgettable and internationally celebrated Harry Potter Book event
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First Market of 2021
Magpie Market is an indoor, all weather market with 25+ stalls offering unique, designer and handmade products from jewellery to chilli sauces
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Walk 2 D'Feet MND
MND New Zealand’s volunteer-led event series, Walk 2 D’Feet MND, is returning to Napier
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Waitangi Day Fair
Otane will be buzzing on Waitangi Day with the annual Waitangi Day fair hosted by Progressive Otane
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Havelock Handcrafted Market
Havelock Handcrafted Market is held on the first day of every month, next to Peak Pizza in Havelock North
We sell unique handcrafted products made locally - garden art, wooden toys and kitchenware, beautiful hand knitting, jewellery, intricate paper journals and cards, soft toys and busy books for children, oil paintings of local landmarks, sewn goods, the list goes on
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Outfield Music, Food & Arts Festival
Outfield Music, Food & Arts Festival 2021
Hawkes Bay's latest family-friendly celebration of Music, Food & Art!
If you’ve ever been on a summer road trip through Hawkes Bay, chances are you’ve spent some time on the coast at laidback Te Awanga, a beachside settlement with a thriving arts and crafts community, surf for days, and an abundance of wineries, amongst other curiosities
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Central Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter Open Day
Lowe Corporation Rescue Helicopter Service has been looking after the Hawke's Bay region for decades
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Art Deco Fashion Walking Tour
Each year Napier City Business Inc supports the Art Deco Festival weekend with these popular free tours
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1930s Waiata And Poi Dance Competition
Following the Whakatūwheratanga Opening Ceremony, kapa haka teams will perform in a 1930s style waiata-aringa action song and poi dance competition
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Napier Art Deco Festival 2021
One of New Zealand's most iconic events is back in 2021 - The Napier Art Deco Festival!
This is a five day Festival like no other, where locals and visitors alike come together to celebrate Hawke's Bay's unique Art Deco heritage
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A Salute To The Services Concert - Hawkes's Bay Jazz Club Bi
When the world went to war, swing music went to war too
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Junior Gatsby Picnic
Sponsored by Pak ‘n Save
A youth-focused event for Hawke’s Bay children aged 8 –12-year-olds (school years 4 – 8), designed to replicate our main Gatsby Picnic
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Club Tour And Tea
Enjoy the opportunity to learn the story of the famous Hawke’s Bay Club
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Hastings City Art Deco Market
Our famous Hastings City Art Deco Market is back to kit you out and make sure you’re dressed to the nines for the Art Deco Festival Weekend!
From 10 am until 8 pm in the vibrant Hastings City Mall, our vendors will be selling their carefully collected brand new, vintage, and second-hand Art Deco clothing, accessories and lots more
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Festival Garden Bar
Enjoy the Festival’s revelry and festivities of the Soundshell, Upper and Lower Lawn from the comfort of the Garden Bar
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Hākui Hākoro Fashion Parade
Watch the glitz and glamour of the senior Māori generations as they strut the catwalk vying for the title of Kaumātua King and Queen
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Jazz & Bubbles On The Lawn
Relax, recline and repose, sipping a glass or two whilst enjoying fresh canapés on the lawn of the gracious Hawke’s Bay Club
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Stars And Starlets Ball
Thursday night is all about the glitz and glamour of the 1930s film stars, when the men were dashing and women were bewitching
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Prohibition Pop Up
For those who want to partake in a true speakeasy experience
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Toi Deco Māori Village
Meander through the peace and tranquillity of Marine Parade’s Sunken Garden’s in this first Toi Deco Māori Village
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Aunty's Maara Kai
Aunty’s Garden is renown for providing fresh produce to all who enter the garden’s gates
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Royal New Zealand Navy Concert
Regarded as one of the Country’s finest military bands, the Royal New Zealand Navy Band commemorates its Art Deco connection with a not to be missed concert at the Napier Municipal Theatre, conducted by Lieutenant Commander, Michael Dowrick, RNZN
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Ahuriri Dinner Express
Join us onboard the vintage railcar for a dinner adventure like no other
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Dinner On The Lawn
Join us for dinner on the lawn at the historic Hawke’s Bay Club
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Gangsters And Flappers
Enter a world of illegal drinking, organised crime and extravagance and join us for a wild and indulgent night that even prohibition won’t be able to stop! Live it up with an evening of great food, classic jazz music, dancing and fun
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Depression Dinner
Always a Festival favourite! Dress down for this fun event where depression style food is served
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Soiree Like It's 1920
Step back in time into the party lifestyle of the rich and famous during the 1920s
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Beach Banquet
A cornerstone event of the festival where toe-tapping jazz is played whilst a scrumptious buffet dinner prepared by Orton’s is served
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Furs Feathers and Felony
What starts as a celebration, to which all present are attendees, quickly and tragically takes a terrible turn for the worst
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Gatsby Jazz Breakfast
Kick start your fun-filled Saturday with a hearty buffet breakfast, supplied by Orton’s overlooking the beachfront views, whilst a jazz band sets your feet tapping
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New Zealand Services' Breakfast
Join 100 uniformed servicemen and women from the Royal New Zealand Navy, Royal New Zealand Air Force, New Zealand Army, NZ Police, NZ Fire and Emergency, St John Ambulance
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Deco Kids Club
Sponsored by Pak ‘n Save
Whether for entertainment or a great place to get out of the sun, take a break with the little ones at the Deco Kids Club
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Charter Parade
The Charter parade is a tradition going back centuries that signifies the bond between the military and the people, where a military unit entrusted with the protection of a city is permitted to march through the streets with Drums beating, Band playing, Colours flying, Bayonets fixed and Swords drawn
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Vintage Car Parade
Sponsored by Progressive Meats In 2021 the feature group is Veteran cars, 100 years or older
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Great Deco Bake Off
Who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned baking competition?
Inspired by classic village fête baking, take part in our Deco bake-off and show off your baking skills
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Death By Chocolate
Death never tasted so good – the most delicious and unique funeral you’ll ever attend
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Radio Play And High Tea
The 1920s and 30s were the Golden Age of Radio, and during this time new forms of entertainment were created for the new medium including radio plays, mystery, adventure and detective serials
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Beating Of The Retreat And Marae Lawn Dance
Houngarea Marae at Pakipaki sets the scene for this special Māori Salute to the Services
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Alfresco Munch
A wonderful opportunity to be hosted at the elegant Hawke’s Bay Club where you will enjoy a delectable alfresco meal on the lawn whilst being entertained with a dancing display and local legend Robert Cross
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Long Jazz Banquet
Dance the night away to a sweet and salty cocktail of jazz, blues, swing and soul in the timeless décor of the main hall of the historic building at The Old Church
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Barrels & Bootleggers
Sponsored by Gemco
Celebrate the rebels, the criminals, and backcountry moonshiners of the Prohibition Era
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Death By Chocolate Dessert
After the sudden death of local chocolate maker Mavis Davis, the whole town of Decoshire is invited to attend her funeral, including five locals who all harbour a secret
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Miha Māori The Māori Mass
Join the Catholic Māori Mission at Pakipaki for this special Māori Mass in honour of Mēri Hōhepa Venerable Suzanne Aubert, New Zealand’s first Saint in making
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Blow Your Wig Brunch On The Beach
Brunch is cheerful, sociable and exciting, so get your Sunday off to a flying Art Deco start and enjoy a delicious buffet brunch served by Orton’s overlooking the beautiful ocean view
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Mission Lawn Jazz Party
Step back in time and enjoy the Jazz Age like all the most glamourous did
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Gatsby Picnic VIP Lunch
Sponsored by Tremains
Be our special guest during this VIP event at the Gatsby Picnic
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Deco Best Bits
Sponsored by The Gintrap
What better way to wrap up another fantastic Festival, than by experiencing a little bit of everything?
Enjoy entertainment from various performers and groups from throughout the Festival, while enjoying a delicious buffet dinner, in a relaxed fun setting
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Cheerio To Deco
Say a final hurrah to the wonderful 2021 Festival with friends at the Hawke’s Bay Club
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East Coast Farming Expo
The two-day event, which is hosted by Wairoa Community Development Trust, will be held at the Wairoa A&P showgrounds
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Puketapu Auction & Country Fair
Country Fair and Rural Auction held annually beside the beautiful Lake at Puketapu
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NZ National Pipe Band Championships
Those seeking a unique Scottish heritage experience should visit the NZ National Pipe Band Championships in HB in March
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Maraekakaho Country Market Day 2021
It's your 'Rural Day in the Bay!' The 9th annual Maraekakaho Country Market Day
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Lindisfarne College Gala 2021
Annual Gala, fun day for all the family
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Hawke's Bay Better Home & Living Show 2021
Get tomorrow's ideas today! A Wonderful range of exhibitors, 'Ask an Expert' sessions, latest trends, innovations and exclusive show specials it’s the place to be for solutions for sustainable homes, gardens and better living
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Hawke's Bay Home and Garden Show 2021
Turning houses into homes for over 30 years!
The Hawke’s Bay Home & Garden Show is packed with all the ideas and information that you need to transform your surroundings into the space you’ve always dreamed of
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