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Find out what events are on in Hawke's Bay, Wairoa, Hastings, Central Hawke's Bay and Napier. If you need to know what's on this is the place to look.
Find out what events are on in Hawke's Bay, Wairoa, Hastings, Central Hawke's Bay and Napier. If you need to know what's on this is the place to look.
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Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience. This is where the locals shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to create your own locally sourced meals at home. Enjoy some of the best produce from around...
Date: Saturday 21 February to Saturday 7 November
Where: Herschell Street, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Step into the world of props, costumes, and creativity. Explore a display of fandom-inspired props up close, then jump into the action at our interactive photo booth.
Check out the craftsmanship behind the pieces, strike a pose, and capture a Nerdvana moment with themed props and backdrops....
Date: Thursday 30 April to Sunday 3 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Need a breather? Drop into our rest point, a calm, low-key space to unwind between events. Colour in, read a book, work on a puzzle, or simply take a moment to recharge before diving back into the action. No pressure, no schedule, just a place to slow things down for a bit.
Suitable for all...
Date: Thursday 30 April to Sunday 3 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Step back in time and relive the golden age of gaming! Explore our Retro Gaming Station, featuring classic consoles on display and a selection you can jump in and play.
From pixel‑perfect platformers to iconic button‑mashers, rediscover the games that defined generations. Whether you're...
Date: Thursday 30 April to Sunday 3 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It’s back - the grown-up nerd edition! Our popular Sub Boxes return for Nerdvana in a special 16+ release. Perfect for anyone curious about sci-fi or fantasy or for readers who love a bit of surprise. This box takes the guesswork out of choosing your next read. Inside, you’ll find two...
Date: Thursday 30 April to Sunday 3 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Calling all artists, doodlers, and fandom enthusiasts!
We’re putting together a fan art display and want your creations in the mix. Whether you’re into fantasy, sci-fi, anime, comics, games, or something wonderfully niche, this is your chance to show off what you love.
Artwork can be in...
Date: Thursday 30 April to Sunday 3 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Tabletop Takeover: Cards, Campaigns & Community with Cat & Mouse
Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, Pokémon, Blood Bowl… and that’s just the start!
Curious about tabletop card games or role‑playing adventures? Drop in and watch exhibition matches in action, learn how different games...
Date: Saturday 2 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In this three-hour-long workshop, you will learn how to make Haloumi, Mozzarella and Feta. You will be taught by Pauline Korevaar of Farmhouse Kitchen.
All equipment and ingredients to make the 3 cheeses are provided
Just bring yourself; no prior experience is required.
Light refreshments...
Date: Saturday 2 May
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Grab a brush and level up your mini-painting skills with Geeks Guild!
This relaxed, hands-on session is all about painting tabletop miniatures, with tips and techniques you can use across loads of games and styles.
No experience needed, we’ll supply everything, you just bring your...
Date: Saturday 2 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Roll in and get crafty with our Build-a-Dice-Tower workshop!
You’ll follow a simple kitset to build your own dice tower, then make it uniquely yours with custom design details and creative touches.
Whether you’re gaming with friends or just love a good nerdy build, this relaxed,...
Date: Saturday 2 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live Pro Wrestling makes its way back to Napier to end our 2025/26 season with a bang! You don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest!
After wowing sold-out crowds throughout the summer, Impact Pro Wrestling are finishing off the season in style! Both the New Zealand...
Date: Saturday 2 May
Where: Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Shake up your usual game night with an adults-only evening of tabletop fun.
Dive into the Geeks Guild game library, try something new, and enjoy a night made for playing, laughing, and switching off.
This 18+ event features great board games, pizza, spot prizes, and a relaxed, social...
Date: Saturday 2 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Trust no one OR trust the wrong person.
Blood on the Clocktower returns with the Geeks Guild for a high-energy social deduction game full of twists, tension, and dramatic reveals.
Easy to learn, wildly fun to play, and perfect whether it’s your first time or your fifth.
Suitable for ages...
Date: Saturday 2 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready for a vibrant evening full of flavour, music, and fun at our Mexican Fiesta Night.
Enjoy a delicious $49 Mexican platter, packed with favourites like tacos, nachos, and more. To make it even better, your platter comes with a free margarita to kick off the fiesta!
Bring your friends...
Date: Saturday 2 May
Where: Virasat Wine Bar & Eatery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at the Paisley Stage as we celebrate our emerging artists and new wave of talent from the Napier Music Academy.
Featuring hot new band The Loko Jacklins, singer/songwriter Camille Howie, acoustic artist Tristin Symes and fresh from our holiday programme, Something Good. Plus a special...
Date: Saturday 2 May
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Underclass Heroes return for another awesome gig. The ultimate crowd-pleasing cover band, delivering a high-energy set packed with the biggest hits from across the decades. From the arena-rock anthems of Bon Jovi and Bryan Adams, to the modern pop firepower of Taylor Swift and Avril Lavigne, and...
Date: Saturday 2 May
Where: The Rose Irish Pub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Insecure Delusion are back in the Bay at the famous Cabana to give Tool fans a fix with their tribute to the greats - whether you missed out on the real deal or just want to get out amongst Tool fans again for a night of the best rock songs around - Insecure Delusion are ready to deliver this May...
Date: Saturday 2 May
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying...
Date: Sunday 14 December 2025 to Sunday 4 October
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Put your new dice tower and freshly painted mini to work in this beginner-friendly tabletop roleplaying session.
Step into an adventure, roll some dice, and see your creations in action as you play through a guided game with others.
Whether you’re experienced or brand new, this session is...
Date: Sunday 3 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Build it. Battle it. Bragging rights apply.
Battle Bots is a hands-on LEGO challenge where you’ll design and build your own mini battle bot, mount it onto a motorised base, and send it into the arena.
Team up across ages, bring a younger teammate along, or face off in friendly...
Date: Sunday 3 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We warmly invite you to join us for a delightful morning of music, conversation, and community in the beautiful Assembly Ballroom.
Enjoy a relaxed morning tea while taking in live performances curated by local jazz musician and educator Chris Beernink.
This special series offers a chance to...
Date: Monday 4 May
Where: Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Andrew Penniket, award winning underwater cameraman and documentary maker, will take you to the world beneath the waves talking about Whales, Snails and Lobster Tails. Hosted by the Royal Society, Andrew is giving a public talk about his experiences, from the movements of whales to the hidden lives...
Date: Monday 4 May
Where: Lecture Theatre 1, Eastern Institute of Techn, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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. With a combination of entertaining games, music, bubbles, floating mats, and occasional instructor guidance...
Date: Thursday 2 April to Thursday 11 June
Where: Clive War Memorial Swimming Pool, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Do you love to bake?
The Hastings Baking Club meets to share recipes, baking tips, and of course food! We have a new theme every month, and bring along something we’ve made to share. Baking Club members also get first access to new baking and food books.
It’s a great way to meet new people,...
Date: Tuesday 3 March to Tuesday 1 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
One for our music community. Join us for a celebration of our region's music talents and champions on the Opera House Stage, at Toitoi Hawke's Bay Arts and Events Centre! Experience inspiring talks from advocates beyond our borders and captivating performances by our very own local artists. It's an...
Date: Tuesday 5 May
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along to a great night of rock n roll every Tuesday night from 7 pm until 9 pm listen to great music and enjoy dancing to those great old rock n roll songs learn new moves and if you are just starting we have some very good experienced dancers who will help you, we have a monthly social night...
Date: Tuesday 31 March to Tuesday 2 June
Where: Napier RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready for a rootin’-tootin’ show of frenzied fiddling, toe-tapping tunes, and pure country magic in Hoedown Showdown. From the heartfelt ballads of John Denver and the timeless charm of Dolly Parton, to the classic sounds of Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, and Willie Nelson, this concert is...
Date: Wednesday 6 May
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready for a rootin’-tootin’ show of frenzied fiddling, toe-tapping tunes, and pure country magic in Hoedown Showdown. From the heartfelt ballads of John Denver and the timeless charm of Dolly Parton, to the classic sounds of Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, and Willie Nelson, this concert is...
Date: Thursday 7 May
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An Afternoon with Brooke Roberts at Craggy Range.
Join Vesta Finance & Advisory for an inspiring afternoon of conversation, fine dining, and breathtaking views at Craggy Range, overlooking the iconic Te Mata Peak, as we welcome Brooke Roberts, co-founder and co-CEO of Sharesies.
Enjoy...
Date: Thursday 7 May
Where: Craggy Range, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Academy Award-winning CODA is a warm coming-of-age story about finding your voice – in every way.
As the only hearing member of her deaf family, Ruby (Child of Deaf Adults), has always been their bridge to the outside world. But when a hidden talent for singing opens new doors, she’s forced...
Date: Thursday 7 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Coming May 2026 — an unforgettable return of one of rock’s greatest masterpieces.
After nearly three decades of captivating audiences, The Pink Floyd Experience proudly brings back the legendary production of The Wall — an epic live reimagining of Pink Floyd’s most powerful concept...
Date: Thursday 7 May
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Happy Feet Events Presents Ranjit Bawa Live in Hastings – The Ultimate Punjabi Folk Experience!
Get ready, Hawkes Bay, Gisborne, Palmerston North! The biggest Punjabi folk star, Ranjit Bawa, is coming to town for a night you’ll never forget!
Expect an electrifying performance, all your...
Date: Friday 8 May
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 14 March to Saturday 12 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for our newest winter market, an afternoon and evening event nestled in the warm ambiance of the Exhibition Hall.
Take a stroll, have a ‘wonder,’ and enjoy browsing our carefully curated stallholders, all while sipping on a cocktail and soaking in the atmosphere.
Date: Saturday 9 May
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hush Hush presents: Anthems
A celebration of NZ Music Month 2026
Aotearoa's greatest songs, played the way they deserve - live, loud, and by a 10-piece band with horns, percussion, and big backing vocals.
From Dave Dobbyn to Formyula, Darcy Clay to Blerta, Flight of the Conchords to The...
Date: Saturday 9 May
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get your girls, get your tickets and join us In the spirit of 90’s R&B music, fashion and culture…
We’re bringing back our ‘R&B Only Night’ to Hawkes Bay!
This May 2026 is Volume.02 with all the smooth sounds, classic beats, and timeless style of 90’s R&B for one unforgettable night...
Date: Saturday 9 May
Where: Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Celebrate the mother figure in your life with High Tea at the iconic venue The Old Church. Brought to you by Ortons Catering and Events.
Celebrate the special women in your life this Mother’s Day with an elegant High Tea at The Old Church.
Set within the charm and character of this...
Date: Sunday 10 May
Where: The Old Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Monthly concerts in the historic St Matthews Church Hastings featuring a variety of local and talented musicians, vocalists, orchestras, bands and groups across the year. Each month is different and features music across a variety of different styles and periods.
April 12th concert 2pm WHIMZIK...
Date: Sunday 12 April to Sunday 8 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for a fresh way to celebrate Mother’s Day this year?
Treat the special women in your life to an unforgettable afternoon of music at the Mother’s Day Concert with the Napier Technical Memorial Band and Junior Band! Join us on Sunday, 10th May at the Salvation Army Citadel,...
Date: Sunday 10 May
Where: Napier Salvation Army Citadel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Locals Liz & Keith return this Mother's Day. They're a renown acoustic duo playing your favourite covers. Keith on guitar & Liz on vocals they get the crowd going. The've got a few friends coming along to join them too to create some extra fun.
Date: Sunday 10 May
Where: The Rose Irish Pub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
M - Offensive language and nudity - 99 minutes
Comedy
French with English subtitles
Following a jewel heist, two criminals, Lucien (Clovis Cornillac) and Paulo (Artus), are on the run when opportunity strikes – they are mistakenly escorted onto a bus going to a summer camp for young adults...
Date: Tuesday 12 May
Where: Focal Point Cinema Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Mālō e lelei, Talofa lava, Kia orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Tēnā koutou katoa,Nevertheless is proud to present Manioro 2026.
You are invited to join us at the beginning of our Manioro journey.
Our Opening Night is an opportunity to gather ourselves and connect with each other in a...
Date: Thursday 14 May
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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. Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going!
...
Date: Thursday 14 May
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The New Zealand Alpine Club with Presenting Partners, World Expeditions, La Sportiva, NZ Mountain Safety Council and Osprey, bring the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour back to Ahuriri Napier this May!
Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the largest and most...
Date: Thursday 14 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A short, sharp dose of live music and wine to ease you into the weekend. Friday nights at 5:30pm, we host intimate sessions in the wine shop — one artist, one set, done in under an hour. Come for a tasting, stay for the tunes, then head out for dinner or drift into the evening, no rush.
...
Date: Friday 15 May
Where: Decibel Wines, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready to dress up and step into an evening of celebration, connection, and recognition as we honour some amazing Rainbow+ trailblazers in our community.
The Manioro Excellence Awards & Gala Night celebrates Rainbow+ excellence in Hawke’s Bay, recognising local trailblazers whose impact is...
Date: Friday 15 May
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In 1982, President François Mitterrand launched an international competition to design the flagship project of his term: a building to match and complement the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe.
To the surprise of everyone, the commission is won by an unknown 53-year-old from Copenhagen, Johan...
Date: Friday 15 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Launched in 2012, The Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival (RADFF) is one of the largest architecture and design film festivals in the world and a key annual event in New Zealand. The 2026 edition marks the 15th year of the festival, expanding its reach nationwide to 14 cinemas across 13...
Date: Friday 15 May to Wednesday 27 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Artist Robin White (Ngāti Awa) has spent more than five decades creating work which ranges from iconic New Zealand landscapes to collaborative tapa cloth.
Grace: A Prayer for Peace, directed by Gaylene Preston, traces White’s evolution as an artist, and her creative response to the world...
Date: Saturday 16 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm, Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 21 February to Saturday 19 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Living Together: The Story of De Warren is a documentary about the establishment of Housing Cooperative De Warren.
The film begins with KONIJN, a group of friends who organise parties and festivals. After founding a permaculture farm in Portugal, the idea of living together arises and the...
Date: Saturday 16 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Hastings High School Old Girls Netball Club, the oldest Netball Club in the country, for a special opportunity to celebrate 100 years of club netball. This formal event, to be held in the Assembly Ball Room at the Toitoi Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, will celebrate this epic milestone with...
Date: Saturday 16 May
Where: Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
How did a city rubbish dump transform into a collection of gardens that is now a major visitor attraction?
Masterminded by designer Peter Sergel and developed with council, community support, and sponsorship, Hamilton Gardens is now recognised as one of the great gardens of the world. The viewer...
Date: Saturday 16 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along for a great night of dancing brought to you by Ready 2 Rock Dj's Steve & Harvey, who have a very extensive range of music, rock n roll, swing, linedance and ballroom, so put us on your dance calendar.
$ 10.00 entry, and as we are giving all profit to Hawkes Bay Parkinsons charitable...
Date: Saturday 21 March to Saturday 20 June
Where: Marine Parade, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along to a night of great music to dance the night away to , brought to you by Djs Steve & Harvey who have a very extensive range of music Rock n Roll Line dance Swing & Ballroom Music so put us on your dance Calendar for every 3 rd Saturday of each month starting
on March the 21st 2026 at...
Date: Saturday 21 March to Saturday 16 May
Where: Taradale Senior Citizens Friendship Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In the late ’60s and ’70s, a group of architects landed in Vermont with big ideas and a simple plan: to stop just designing buildings and start making them.
Drawing from Bauhaus ideals but rejecting the rigidity of academia, they built by hand, embraced mistakes, and turned architecture into...
Date: Saturday 16 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
After the release of LONE WOLF, MELODOWNZ found himself in a creative rut, disconnected from the very thing that built his name, the love of making music. Over the past three years, life and the business side of the industry began to overshadow that passion. It wasn’t until a conversation with a...
Date: Saturday 16 May
Where: Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This documentary tells the story of visionary architects Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown.
It is a journey across continents and decades, into the uncompromising world of architecture and into a love story and creative partnership. For 50 years, Venturi and Scott Brown shared a life marked...
Date: Sunday 17 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
How did a city rubbish dump transform into a collection of gardens that is now a major visitor attraction?
Masterminded by designer Peter Sergel and developed with council, community support, and sponsorship, Hamilton Gardens is now recognised as one of the great gardens of the world. The viewer...
Date: Sunday 17 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In 1982, President François Mitterrand launched an international competition to design the flagship project of his term: a building to match and complement the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe.
To the surprise of everyone, the commission is won by an unknown 53-year-old from Copenhagen, Johan...
Date: Sunday 17 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Roy Good is a rare figure in New Zealand art: a painter, designer and spatial thinker who never separated disciplines. Influenced by Bauhaus and De Stijl, he embedded abstraction into popular television shows, national logos and shaped canvases alike.
Working from his small studio in the...
Date: Sunday 17 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
UNLEASHED. UNMISSABLE. UNFORGETTABLE.
Napier, brace yourself—The Rock Tenors are back to unleash a seismic surge of power, nostalgia, and pure ‘ROCK’manship as they detonate their electrifying new show at the Municipal Theatre!
The Anthems Reloaded Tour is a full-throttle...
Date: Sunday 17 May
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The uniqueness of the architecture of the Brazilian northeastern hinterland is at the heart of the work of the photographer Anna Mariani (1935-2022).
Anna Mariani Photographic Notes retraces the dirt roads the artist followed between the ’70s and the ’90s, when she published her most famous...
Date: Sunday 17 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This documentary tells the story of a major urban renewal and transformation project, starting from the Lavazza headquarters in Turin and engaging with the people who live there, the Aurora district and the city of Turin.
Preceded by NGĀ MOKOPUNA: THE LIVING PĀ AT VICTORIA UNIVERSITY (15...
Date: Monday 18 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Construction of the long-awaited new pavilion inside the Hilversum botanical gardens in the Netherlands begins.
With the occasional help of the gardener and under the watchful eyes of the local residents, the architects—acting as builders—donned overalls and work shoes and navigated the...
Date: Monday 18 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This expressionistic portrait of the great Etel Adnan (b. Beirut, 1925) documents the artist and poet over the last five years of her life.
Adnan is working without ego, asking, what does it mean to be alive, to live through catastrophe, to experience time? Close to Adnan in her daily life, in...
Date: Monday 18 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Space architect Constance Adams was a renegade in her field, solving complex problems in new ways, driven by the question: What do humans need?
Preceded by RIMURAPA BY NEIL PARDINGTON (12 mins), a short film about local artist, Neil Pardington, who is creating graphic works from bull kelp.
...
Date: Tuesday 19 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This bold and courageous architect, Artacho Jurado, responsible for several iconic buildings in São Paulo, had three main passions: the city, architecture and classical music.
This documentary investigates the man who freely mixed colours, shapes and textures, challenging the modernism that...
Date: Tuesday 19 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 17 March to Tuesday 15 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The House of Cini Boeri tells the story of the intense life and brilliant work of architect and designer Cini Boeri, through the places she lived, the testimonies of those who knew her well, and the works she created.
The house of Cini Boeri is the home of a courageous protagonist of the 20th...
Date: Tuesday 19 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Through his architecture, this documentary tells the story of Sep Ruf, both as a person and as an architect—a remarkable personality who continues to have an impact today.
Ruf’s buildings are not only of outstanding quality but also remain relevant and contemporary. His stylish, elegant,...
Date: Tuesday 19 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Tracing Light explores the most fascinating of natural phenomena—light.
The film brings together leading physicists and artists from Scotland, England and Germany on a quest to understand and animate light. Light is difficult to describe. Tracing Light does not seek to explain, but to evoke....
Date: Wednesday 20 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over the course of two years, a group of graduate students and their professor embarked on a journey to design and construct a new cutting-edge research station for a group of scientists studying penguins and seals in one of the harshest environments on the planet, Antarctica.
Transporting the...
Date: Wednesday 20 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Emerging in mid-20th century Los Angeles, Googie transformed coffee shops, bowling alleys, banks, churches and car washes into futuristic icons, influenced by visionary architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright and John Lautner, and propelled into the commercial mainstream by firms like Armet & Davis....
Date: Wednesday 20 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ari’s World Series is back for 2026!
A series of one-off dinners that take us somewhere else for the night. Different cuisines, different stories, all done the Ari way: thoughtful, generous and full of flavour, shared around the table.
$89pp | 5 Courses
This year’s lineup:
20 May |...
Date: Wednesday 20 May
Where: Restaurant Ari, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Roy Good is a rare figure in New Zealand art: a painter, designer and spatial thinker who never separated disciplines. Influenced by Bauhaus and De Stijl, he embedded abstraction into popular television shows, national logos and shaped canvases alike.
Working from his small studio in the...
Date: Wednesday 20 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
For over six years, filmmaker Birgitte Sigmundstad followed the creation of Norway’s New National Museum, a monumental project that merged four institutions under one vast, temple-like roof designed by Kleihues + Schuwerk.
This rich, observational documentary offers an unvarnished look at the...
Date: Thursday 21 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bruno Morassutti was a cultured and intellectually rigorous, yet understated figure in post-war Italian architecture.
A former student of Giuseppe Samonà and Carlo Scarpa, Morassutti brought a deeply cosmopolitan sensibility to his work. His early travels across the USA, documenting the works...
Date: Thursday 21 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A one-act, two-character play by Jeffrey Hatcher.
In 1941, during World War II, the famous Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, who has spent most of his creative life in France, is summoned to a Paris bank vault in which are stored works of art “confiscated” by the Nazis from their mainly Jewish...
Date: Thursday 21 May to Sunday 24 May
Where: Keirunga Creative Arts Venue, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This documentary tells the story of five architects—Philip Johnson, John Johansen, Landis Gores, Eliot Noyes, and Marcel Breuer—visionaries who ignited a modern design revolution with Bauhaus inspired designs.
Preceded by THE TEMPLE OF KINETIC RESONANCE (10 mins), a short film exploring the...
Date: Thursday 21 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An all-inclusive comedy night featuring stand-up, improv, and audience participation prizes!
Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm, at The Cabana, New Zealand's oldest pure live music venue.
Featuring professional comics and performers from around NZ and up-and-coming stars. No two shows...
Date: Thursday 21 May
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This documentary explores the radical vision of Ugo La Pietra, a key figure in art, design and architecture over the last 60 years.
The documentary reconstructs the journey of an author who used every available medium to develop his “disequilibrating system”: a way of creating against the...
Date: Thursday 21 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The uniqueness of the architecture of the Brazilian northeastern hinterland is at the heart of the work of the photographer Anna Mariani (1935-2022).
Anna Mariani Photographic Notes retraces the dirt roads the artist followed between the ’70s and the ’90s, when she published her most famous...
Date: Friday 22 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This expressionistic portrait of the great Etel Adnan (b. Beirut, 1925) documents the artist and poet over the last five years of her life.
Adnan is working without ego, asking, what does it mean to be alive, to live through catastrophe, to experience time? Close to Adnan in her daily life, in...
Date: Friday 22 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Truus Schröder’s love for Gerrit Rietveld led to the design of the iconic Rietveld Schröderhuis in 1924. After her death, the house was thoroughly restored, even though Rietveld was of the opinion that his houses should be torn down after 50 years.
Screens with CURATING MODERNISM (30 mins),...
Date: Friday 22 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This dramatic feature film centres on the early 1930s and painter Leonora Carrington, who was a rebel against social expectations, joining the surrealist movement and its iconic figures like André Breton and Salvador Dalí in Paris.
A whirlwind love affair with artist Max Ernst confronts her...
Date: Friday 22 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Thabani Gapara presents – Dzindza “A Celebration of African Heritage” After a standout performance at Church Road’s Jazz in the Park, award-nominated saxophonist and composer Thabani Gapara returns to Hawke’s Bay this spring with his DZINDZA NZ Tour. On 22nd of May at the iconic Toitoi...
Date: Friday 22 May
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Through his architecture, this documentary tells the story of Sep Ruf, both as a person and as an architect—a remarkable personality who continues to have an impact today.
Ruf’s buildings are not only of outstanding quality but also remain relevant and contemporary. His stylish, elegant,...
Date: Saturday 23 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come to Farmhouse Kitchen and join Pauline for an afternoon of fermenting.
An all fermenting workshop. We will ferment vegetables, cultured milk and sourdough
Saturday afternoon 1pm – 5 pm
make Farmhouse Kitchen Kraut or a more spicy one like Kimchi
Shape and bake sourdough fruit...
Date: Saturday 23 May
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This documentary tells the story of five architects—Philip Johnson, John Johansen, Landis Gores, Eliot Noyes, and Marcel Breuer—visionaries who ignited a modern design revolution with Bauhaus inspired designs.
Preceded by THE TEMPLE OF KINETIC RESONANCE (10 mins), a short film exploring the...
Date: Saturday 23 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Roy Good is a rare figure in New Zealand art: a painter, designer and spatial thinker who never separated disciplines. Influenced by Bauhaus and De Stijl, he embedded abstraction into popular television shows, national logos and shaped canvases alike.
Working from his small studio in the...
Date: Saturday 23 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In 1982, President François Mitterrand launched an international competition to design the flagship project of his term: a building to match and complement the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe.
To the surprise of everyone, the commission is won by an unknown 53-year-old from Copenhagen, Johan...
Date: Saturday 23 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us on Saturday the 23rd of May from 6pm for a live music night with Funk n Soul Family!
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of funk, soul, great wine and good times. Enjoy cosy open fires, delicious food and a high energy live show plus a funky solo set by Campbell Burns. R18 event...
Date: Saturday 23 May
Where: Crab Farm Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This documentary tells the story of visionary architects Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown.
It is a journey across continents and decades, into the uncompromising world of architecture and into a love story and creative partnership. For 50 years, Venturi and Scott Brown shared a life marked...
Date: Saturday 23 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
NEW VENUE: PUKETAPU COMMUNITY HALL
In association with Small Hall Sessions.
Celebrating 25 years of making music as Sola Rosa, Andrew Spraggon, the force behind one of Aotearoa’s most enduring musical projects, returns with his eighth studio album In The Mids, due for release on Friday 10...
Date: Saturday 23 May
Where: Puketapu School, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Landslide is a live 6-piece band, who have been celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks for the past 13 years, covering well-known classics from Fleetwood Mac alongside a few of Stevie's solo hits!
Expect to hear Dreams, Sara, Rhiannon, The Chain, Go Your Own Way, Seven Wonders,...
Date: Saturday 23 May
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Construction of the long-awaited new pavilion inside the Hilversum botanical gardens in the Netherlands begins.
With the occasional help of the gardener and under the watchful eyes of the local residents, the architects—acting as builders—donned overalls and work shoes and navigated the...
Date: Sunday 24 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Linden Singers choir will present its first 2026 concert under the continuing direction of Jane Pierard, an icon of the musical and theatre arts in Hawke’s Bay.
Jane’s many years both as an educator at the secondary school level, and as a theatre director, actor, musician, composer and...
Date: Sunday 24 May
Where: Saint Matthews Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In the late ’60s and ’70s, a group of architects landed in Vermont with big ideas and a simple plan: to stop just designing buildings and start making them.
Drawing from Bauhaus ideals but rejecting the rigidity of academia, they built by hand, embraced mistakes, and turned architecture into...
Date: Sunday 24 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The House of Cini Boeri tells the story of the intense life and brilliant work of architect and designer Cini Boeri, through the places she lived, the testimonies of those who knew her well, and the works she created.
The house of Cini Boeri is the home of a courageous protagonist of the 20th...
Date: Sunday 24 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Welcome to Pocket Performances, a progressive audience experience that invites you to journey through the hidden corners of Toitoi, uncovering intimate live performances, in unexpected spaces, showcasing local artists.
From backstage nooks to rarely seen rooms, each stop reveals a surprising...
Date: Sunday 24 May
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
How did a city rubbish dump transform into a collection of gardens that is now a major visitor attraction?
Masterminded by designer Peter Sergel and developed with council, community support, and sponsorship, Hamilton Gardens is now recognised as one of the great gardens of the world. The viewer...
Date: Sunday 24 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Tracing Light explores the most fascinating of natural phenomena—light.
The film brings together leading physicists and artists from Scotland, England and Germany on a quest to understand and animate light. Light is difficult to describe. Tracing Light does not seek to explain, but to evoke....
Date: Sunday 24 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Living Together: The Story of De Warren is a documentary about the establishment of Housing Cooperative De Warren.
The film begins with KONIJN, a group of friends who organise parties and festivals. After founding a permaculture farm in Portugal, the idea of living together arises and the...
Date: Monday 25 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This documentary tells the story of a major urban renewal and transformation project, starting from the Lavazza headquarters in Turin and engaging with the people who live there, the Aurora district and the city of Turin.
Preceded by NGĀ MOKOPUNA: THE LIVING PĀ AT VICTORIA UNIVERSITY (15...
Date: Monday 25 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over the course of two years, a group of graduate students and their professor embarked on a journey to design and construct a new cutting-edge research station for a group of scientists studying penguins and seals in one of the harshest environments on the planet, Antarctica.
Transporting the...
Date: Monday 25 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In 1982, President François Mitterrand launched an international competition to design the flagship project of his term: a building to match and complement the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe.
To the surprise of everyone, the commission is won by an unknown 53-year-old from Copenhagen, Johan...
Date: Tuesday 26 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This documentary explores the radical vision of Ugo La Pietra, a key figure in art, design and architecture over the last 60 years.
The documentary reconstructs the journey of an author who used every available medium to develop his “disequilibrating system”: a way of creating against the...
Date: Tuesday 26 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Space architect Constance Adams was a renegade in her field, solving complex problems in new ways, driven by the question: What do humans need?
Preceded by RIMURAPA BY NEIL PARDINGTON (12 mins), a short film about local artist, Neil Pardington who is creating graphic works from bull kelp.
...
Date: Tuesday 26 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bruno Morassutti was a cultured and intellectually rigorous, yet understated figure in post-war Italian architecture.
A former student of Giuseppe Samonà and Carlo Scarpa, Morassutti brought a deeply cosmopolitan sensibility to his work. His early travels across the USA, documenting the works...
Date: Tuesday 26 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Each year, thousands of visitors attend the NZ Career Expo throughout the country, taking advantage of the opportunity to talk face to face with the widest range of employers, industry, government departments, and training providers.
Its open to everyone, and it's free!
Date: Wednesday 27 May
Where: Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Emerging in mid-20th century Los Angeles, Googie transformed coffee shops, bowling alleys, banks, churches and car washes into futuristic icons, influenced by visionary architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright and John Lautner, and propelled into the commercial mainstream by firms like Armet & Davis....
Date: Wednesday 27 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Truus Schröder’s love for Gerrit Rietveld led to the design of the iconic Rietveld Schröderhuis in 1924. After her death, the house was thoroughly restored, even though Rietveld was of the opinion that his houses should be torn down after 50 years.
Screens with CURATING MODERNISM (30 mins),...
Date: Wednesday 27 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This bold and courageous architect, Artacho Jurado, responsible for several iconic buildings in São Paulo, had three main passions: the city, architecture and classical music.
This documentary investigates the man who freely mixed colours, shapes and textures, challenging the modernism that...
Date: Wednesday 27 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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 Havelock North! No previous painting experience necessary. Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going!...
Date: Wednesday 27 May
Where: Giant Brewing Co., Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
For over six years, filmmaker Birgitte Sigmundstad followed the creation of Norway’s New National Museum, a monumental project that merged four institutions under one vast, temple-like roof designed by Kleihues + Schuwerk.
This rich, observational documentary offers an unvarnished look at the...
Date: Wednesday 27 May
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the producers of Celtic Illusion comes a powerful new theatrical experience in Ireland: The Voyage, an epic celebration of Ireland’s history, heart, and heritage brought to life through authentic voices, live music, and world-class Irish dance.
Leading the vocal performances is the...
Date: Friday 29 May
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Walk, jog or dance to support compassionate care.
Join us for a Glow Orange Night Walk and light up Marine Parade for the 258 families who need specialist hospice care each day. Be part of a glowing atmosphere with on-course entertainment, finish-line celebrations, food trucks and remembrance....
Date: Saturday 30 May
Where: Napier Soundshell, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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. With a combination of entertaining games, music, bubbles, floating mats, and occasional instructor guidance...
Date: Thursday 2 April to Thursday 11 June
Where: Clive War Memorial Swimming Pool, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Do you love to bake?
The Hastings Baking Club meets to share recipes, baking tips, and of course food! We have a new theme every month, and bring along something we’ve made to share. Baking Club members also get first access to new baking and food books.
It’s a great way to meet new people,...
Date: Tuesday 3 March to Tuesday 1 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along to a great night of rock n roll every Tuesday night from 7 pm until 9 pm listen to great music and enjoy dancing to those great old rock n roll songs learn new moves and if you are just starting we have some very good experienced dancers who will help you, we have a monthly social night...
Date: Tuesday 31 March to Tuesday 2 June
Where: Napier RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Teach & Lead the Massive Way! Join Massive Theatre Company for a hands-on professional development workshop designed for teachers, theatre practitioners who teach, and creatives with a desire to develop their devising practice.
Led by Sam Scott, Massive’s Founder and Artistic Director, this...
Date: Wednesday 3 June
Where: Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Six influencers collide in a high-energy dance-theatre work exploring fame, consumerism, and our digital obsessions.
Footnote New Zealand Dance present the return season of the critically-acclaimed MODERN GOD by Jeremy Beck. Stunts will be attempted. Records broken. Memes made. Content consumed....
Date: Wednesday 3 June
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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. Play and creativity are encouraged by the Gallery's Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical...
Date: Friday 6 March to Friday 4 December 2026
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A growing group of Napier’s independent retailers, galleries and hospitality venues are opening late to create a relaxed, early-evening atmosphere in town.
Bring the whānau into town, wander through shops, fashion and art, grab a bite, enjoy good vibes and a little life after 5.
Expect the...
Date: Friday 1 May to Friday 4 September
Where: Napier CBD Various Locations, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It’s game time… on wheels! Rep your country, your club, or your favourite colours and roll into our FIFA Football World Cup Roller Disco. Expect a high-energy night of skating, dancing, disco music, games and challenges, plus spot prizes throughout the session. Come solo or bring the whole team...
Date: Friday 5 June
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
What happens when a 36 year old walking tornado heads back out on the prowl after 15 years off? You’re about to find out...
Cashing in hall passes. Stifling farts. Misreading what is in those wall pumps at the sex club. Even venturing into the depths of an Indonesian bush for an encounter...
Date: Friday 5 June
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience. This is where the locals shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to create your own locally sourced meals at home. Enjoy some of the best produce from around...
Date: Saturday 21 February to Saturday 7 November
Where: Herschell Street, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Check out NZ’s largest sustainable fashion market!
My Walk in Wardrobe brings you preloved, upcycled, vintage, handmade and locally made clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories for all genders and sizes. Whether you’re a budget-savvy shopper, a thrifting obsessive, chasing vintage gems,...
Date: Saturday 21 March to Saturday 7 November
Where: Hastings Sports Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Title: Relay for Life Hawke's Bay 2026 - Winter Indoor Edition
Relay for Life is back - and this time, we're bringing it indoors.
Join us on Saturday, 6 June 2026, at Pettigrew Green Arena, Taradale, for an unforgettable afternoon and evening celebrating survivors, honouring those we've lost,...
Date: Saturday 6 June
Where: Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying...
Date: Sunday 14 December 2025 to Sunday 4 October
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Benjamin Northey conducts a programme pulsing with the intimate power of love itself, featuring cellist Li-wei Qin. Programme Kenneth Young Douce Tristesse Barber Cello Concerto Prokofiev Selections From Romeo And Juliet
Date: Thursday 11 June
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke’s Bay Fabric-a-brac is back in Waipawa in 2026!
Come along to discover vintage and modern fabric treasures, haberdashery, patterns, buttons and sewing supplies for sale, all in aid of Cranford Hospice. This fabric and sewing market is a wonderful morning out!
Selling at the event: You...
Date: Saturday 13 June
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 14 March to Saturday 12 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Monthly concerts in the historic St Matthews Church Hastings featuring a variety of local and talented musicians, vocalists, orchestras, bands and groups across the year. Each month is different and features music across a variety of different styles and periods.
April 12th concert 2pm WHIMZIK...
Date: Sunday 12 April to Sunday 8 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 17 March to Tuesday 15 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm, Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 21 February to Saturday 19 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
IIt is the beginning of winter, so we like the smell of the warming speculaas spices!
Join in a 3 hour, hands-on workshop as you discover a traditional baking delicacy consumed widely in the Netherlands during the festive winter months.
We will make 3 typical dutch winter treats; A Spice Loaf...
Date: Saturday 20 June
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along for a great night of dancing brought to you by Ready 2 Rock Dj's Steve & Harvey, who have a very extensive range of music, rock n roll, swing, linedance and ballroom, so put us on your dance calendar.
$ 10.00 entry, and as we are giving all profit to Hawkes Bay Parkinsons charitable...
Date: Saturday 21 March to Saturday 20 June
Where: Marine Parade, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
RRQP presents Showquest & TOI, a night celebrating creative rangatahi as they bring their ideas to life on stage.
Showquest is a nationwide performing arts programme and a platform for youth voices to be heard. Be amazed by original performances combining Art, Music, Dance, Drama, Culture &...
Date: Monday 22 June
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Step into a world of sweeping melodies, soaring voices, and the graceful rhythm of the waltz in this unforgettable concert Waltz of My Heart, a celebration of one of the most beloved musical forms in history.
From the iconic Viennese waltzes of Johann Strauss to modern interpretations such as...
Date: Wednesday 24 June
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ari’s World Series is back for 2026!
A series of one-off dinners that take us somewhere else for the night. Different cuisines, different stories, all done the Ari way: thoughtful, generous and full of flavour, shared around the table.
$89pp | 5 Courses
This year’s line up:
20 May |...
Date: Wednesday 24 June
Where: Restaurant Ari, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Step into a world of sweeping melodies, soaring voices, and the graceful rhythm of the waltz in this unforgettable concert Waltz of My Heart, a celebration of one of the most beloved musical forms in history.
From the iconic Viennese waltzes of Johann Strauss to modern interpretations such as...
Date: Thursday 25 June
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It’s 1967, and Judy Garland is back, ready to re-write the narrative and reclaim her legacy after the heartbreak of her previous Australian tour. With her iconic voice, razor-sharp wit, and legendary resilience, Judy steps onto the stage once more, determined to captivate hearts and silence the...
Date: Friday 26 June
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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. Play and creativity are encouraged by the Gallery's Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical...
Date: Friday 6 March to Friday 4 December 2026
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A growing group of Napier’s independent retailers, galleries and hospitality venues are opening late to create a relaxed, early-evening atmosphere in town.
Bring the whānau into town, wander through shops, fashion and art, grab a bite, enjoy good vibes and a little life after 5.
Expect the...
Date: Friday 1 May to Friday 4 September
Where: Napier CBD Various Locations, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Strap in for a frosty-themed Roller Disco — winter sports style! Rock your beanie, goggles, puffer, earmuffs or anything that screams “snow day” — then hit the rink for games, spot prizes, and nonstop disco tracks. It's pretty much ice skating but on wheels! Whether you’re a ski legend or...
Date: Friday 3 July
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience. This is where the locals shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to create your own locally sourced meals at home. Enjoy some of the best produce from around...
Date: Saturday 21 February to Saturday 7 November
Where: Herschell Street, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying...
Date: Sunday 14 December 2025 to Sunday 4 October
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along to the Gallery and get creative with fun art activities related to current exhibitions!
Free Kids Drop-In Art Days are for whānau of all ages and run on Tuesdays and Thursdays of the school holidays, between 10am – 3pm.
Activities are different every week, drop in and out any...
Date: Tuesday 13 January 2026 to Thursday 8 October
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Do you love to bake?
The Hastings Baking Club meets to share recipes, baking tips, and of course food! We have a new theme every month, and bring along something we’ve made to share. Baking Club members also get first access to new baking and food books.
It’s a great way to meet new people,...
Date: Tuesday 3 March to Tuesday 1 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL
Adapted from the DOG MAN series of books by Dav Pilkey
Book and Lyrics by Kevin Del Aguila
Music by Brad Alexander
Directed by Jen Wineman
“You have to love a family show that makes adults laugh, too” - New York Times
With the head of a dog and the body of a...
Date: Friday 10 July to Saturday 11 July
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Indonesian themed menu, a Dutch Rijsttafel;
Pangsit Goreng, fried wonton
Sambal Eggs
Gado Gado and Satay Sauce
Beef/Chicken/Tofu Rendang
Babi Kecap
Sambal Beans
Atar Tjampour
Seroendeng
Pisang Goreng
Steamed Pandan Cake
Dinner and Recipe booklet included
Date: Friday 10 July
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The #1 Ladies Night Out, Breaking Records Worldwide Magic Men Australia is taking over the world, breaking attendance records across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, U.S South America and Canada, including over 6,500 screaming ladies at a single Ladies Night.
This is global entertainment at its...
Date: Friday 10 July
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It's about time Hawkes Bay revived a great market for secondhand kids stuff! There are so many cost-effective treasures out there, and shopping secondhand helps to reduce landfill, giving another life to preloved kids clothing, toys and equipment.
Reloved Kids Market is modelled off (with...
Date: Saturday 11 July to Saturday 10 October
Where: Taradale Anglican Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 14 March to Saturday 12 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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.
A tradition that began in Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke's Bay in 2023, this DIY celebration has seen many thousands of people answer the...
Date: Saturday 11 July
Where: The beach, Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Monthly concerts in the historic St Matthews Church Hastings featuring a variety of local and talented musicians, vocalists, orchestras, bands and groups across the year. Each month is different and features music across a variety of different styles and periods.
April 12th concert 2pm WHIMZIK...
Date: Sunday 12 April to Sunday 8 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This ball is presented by the Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga Kaumatua Rōpū and supported by the Te Haaro Board of Trustees. It celebrates our kaumatua and kuia across Kahungunu.
It will include live music, floorshows, 3 course meal, and lots of dancing and fun activities for participants.
Date: Friday 17 July
Where: Clubs Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm, Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 21 February to Saturday 19 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 17 March to Tuesday 15 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Step back in time to the golden age of glamour, charm, and smooth sophistication as we pay tribute to the unforgettable icons of the Rat Pack era. This stylish and swinging concert: Rat Pack and Marilyn - Vegas Legends features timeless hits made famous by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy...
Date: Wednesday 22 July
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ari’s World Series is back for 2026!
A series of one-off dinners that take us somewhere else for the night. Different cuisines, different stories, all done the Ari way: thoughtful, generous and full of flavour, shared around the table.
$89pp | 5 Courses
This year’s line up:
20 May |...
Date: Wednesday 22 July
Where: Restaurant Ari, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Step back in time to the golden age of glamour, charm, and smooth sophistication as we pay tribute to the unforgettable icons of the Rat Pack era. This stylish and swinging concert: Rat Pack and Marilyn - Vegas Legends features timeless hits made famous by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy...
Date: Thursday 23 July
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a Night to Remember – The 35th Annual Cocktail Party!!
Proudly presented by the Hastings Karamu Rotary Club and Premier Sponsor, Advanced Plumbing and Gas.
This year’s Cocktail Party promises an unforgettable evening of entertainment, connection, and community spirit – all in...
Date: Friday 24 July
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience. This is where the locals shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to create your own locally sourced meals at home. Enjoy some of the best produce from around...
Date: Saturday 21 February to Saturday 7 November
Where: Herschell Street, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying...
Date: Sunday 14 December 2025 to Sunday 4 October
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Do you love to bake?
The Hastings Baking Club meets to share recipes, baking tips, and of course food! We have a new theme every month, and bring along something we’ve made to share. Baking Club members also get first access to new baking and food books.
It’s a great way to meet new people,...
Date: Tuesday 3 March to Tuesday 1 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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. Play and creativity are encouraged by the Gallery's Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical...
Date: Friday 6 March to Friday 4 December 2026
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A growing group of Napier’s independent retailers, galleries and hospitality venues are opening late to create a relaxed, early-evening atmosphere in town.
Bring the whānau into town, wander through shops, fashion and art, grab a bite, enjoy good vibes and a little life after 5.
Expect the...
Date: Friday 1 May to Friday 4 September
Where: Napier CBD Various Locations, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bring your favourite character to life at our Cartoon Characters Roller Disco! Come as anyone whether its classic cartoons, modern animated legends, superheroes, villains, sidekicks, whoever! And get ready for a big, colourful night of skating, disco tunes, and giveaways. The more creative the...
Date: Friday 7 August
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
CMNZ is honoured to usher into the world the John Psathas Group. Inthe wake of a level of global success unparalleled by any New Zealand composer, the emergence of this super-group of international artists—devoted to bringing John Psathas’ music to life—is both a natural evolution and a...
Date: Friday 7 August
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and TV personality Alan Davies is delighted to announce an extensive Aotearoa tour, unveiling his brand-new show, Think Ahead. It marks his first visit to Aotearoa in a decade!
Alan Davies thinks he’s Marty McFly, but he’s older than Doc...
Date: Friday 7 August
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 14 March to Saturday 12 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It is winter, so we like the smell of the warming speculaas spices!
Join in a 3 hour, hands-on workshop as you discover a traditional baking delicacy consumed widely in the Netherlands during the festive winter months.
We will make 3 typical dutch winter treats; A Spice Loaf , Filled...
Date: Saturday 8 August
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Monthly concerts in the historic St Matthews Church Hastings featuring a variety of local and talented musicians, vocalists, orchestras, bands and groups across the year. Each month is different and features music across a variety of different styles and periods.
April 12th concert 2pm WHIMZIK...
Date: Sunday 12 April to Sunday 8 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Georgie Carroll is back with her brand-new show, INFECTIOUS. An undeniable live comedy powerhouse and a natural storyteller, she’s razor sharp and riotous.
Nurse turned comedian, Georgie Carroll, is not only brilliantly funny, but she is also unstoppable on the comedy circuit, having performed...
Date: Sunday 9 August
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ari’s World Series is back for 2026!
A series of one-off dinners that take us somewhere else for the night. Different cuisines, different stories, all done the Ari way: thoughtful, generous and full of flavour, shared around the table.
$89pp | 5 Courses
This year’s line up:
20 May |...
Date: Wednesday 12 August
Where: Restaurant Ari, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm, Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 21 February to Saturday 19 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 17 March to Tuesday 15 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The two Dutchmen are formidable storytellers, who captivate listeners with
their spellbinding craft for light-and-shadow effects
Der Tagesspiegel
Lucas and Arthur Jussen are among the most sought-after piano duos of our time, having performed in recital across the globe and with leading...
Date: Wednesday 19 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Check out NZ’s largest sustainable fashion market!
My Walk in Wardrobe brings you preloved, upcycled, vintage, handmade and locally made clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories for all genders and sizes. Whether you’re a budget-savvy shopper, a thrifting obsessive, chasing vintage gems,...
Date: Saturday 21 March to Saturday 7 November
Where: Hastings Sports Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Experience the dynamic energy of Fazıl Say’s Space Jump, vividly portraying a thrilling ascent and descent with vibrant rhythms and textures. Schumann’s Piano Trio No. 2 follows, showcasing lyrical warmth and expressive melodies with underlying jovial optimism. The programme features a new...
Date: Saturday 22 August
Where: St Paul's Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Turning houses into homes for over 30 years!
The Hawke’s Bay Home & Garden Show is packed with over 190 exhibitors you will find all the ideas and information that you need to transform your surroundings into the space you’ve always dreamed of. Be thrilled by the variety, amazed by the...
Date: Friday 28 August to Sunday 30 August
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Following two incredible sold-out years, the Hawkes Bay Yoga Festival returns for 2026. We invite you to join the tribe for the next chapter of this festival. Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or refining years of dedicated yoga practice, our seasoned facilitators will lead...
Date: Saturday 29 August to Sunday 30 August
Where: Napier Conference Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Do you love to bake?
The Hastings Baking Club meets to share recipes, baking tips, and of course food! We have a new theme every month, and bring along something we’ve made to share. Baking Club members also get first access to new baking and food books.
It’s a great way to meet new people,...
Date: Tuesday 3 March to Tuesday 1 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come with us on a magical musical journey as we shine a spotlight on the stars and unforgettable songs that lit up the stages of Broadway and the silver screens of Hollywood in Stars of Stage and Screen.
This elegant and heartwarming concert features outstanding vocalists bringing to life the...
Date: Wednesday 2 September
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come with us on a magical musical journey as we shine a spotlight on the stars and unforgettable songs that lit up the stages of Broadway and the silver screens of Hollywood in Stars of Stage and Screen.
This elegant and heartwarming concert features outstanding vocalists bringing to life the...
Date: Thursday 3 September
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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. Play and creativity are encouraged by the Gallery's Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical...
Date: Friday 6 March to Friday 4 December 2026
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A growing group of Napier’s independent retailers, galleries and hospitality venues are opening late to create a relaxed, early-evening atmosphere in town.
Bring the whānau into town, wander through shops, fashion and art, grab a bite, enjoy good vibes and a little life after 5.
Expect the...
Date: Friday 1 May to Friday 4 September
Where: Napier CBD Various Locations, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Choose your side: Pirates or Ninjas
Then battle it out the only way we know how: on skates. Come dressed as your team (or mash them together if you’re chaotic-good) and get ready for a night packed with disco music, skating, challenges, and spot prizes.
*Standard entry fees apply.
Date: Friday 4 September
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience. This is where the locals shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to create your own locally sourced meals at home. Enjoy some of the best produce from around...
Date: Saturday 21 February to Saturday 7 November
Where: Herschell Street, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In this three-hour-long workshop, you will learn how to make Haloumi, Mozzarella and Feta. You will be taught by Pauline Korevaar of Farmhouse Kitchen.
All equipment and ingredients to make the 3 cheeses are provided
Just bring yourself; no prior experience is required.
Light refreshments...
Date: Saturday 5 September
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying...
Date: Sunday 14 December 2025 to Sunday 4 October
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 14 March to Saturday 12 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Monthly concerts in the historic St Matthews Church Hastings featuring a variety of local and talented musicians, vocalists, orchestras, bands and groups across the year. Each month is different and features music across a variety of different styles and periods.
April 12th concert 2pm WHIMZIK...
Date: Sunday 12 April to Sunday 8 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 17 March to Tuesday 15 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm, Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 21 February to Saturday 19 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
NZTrio add a deeper hue with the addition of viola and double bass, to perform Franz Schubert’s ebullient and beloved Trout Quintet. There is barely a cloud that passes over this unfailing lyrical and summery delight, allowing every instrument the opportunity to shine.
The programme is...
Date: Saturday 19 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ari’s World Series is back for 2026!
A series of one-off dinners that take us somewhere else for the night. Different cuisines, different stories, all done the Ari way: thoughtful, generous and full of flavour, shared around the table.
$89pp | 5 Courses
This year’s line up:
20 May |...
Date: Wednesday 23 September
Where: Restaurant Ari, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Cape Kidnappers will take you on an amazing journey and adventure through some stunning locations not normally accessible to the public.
The course is set on private land and includes trails by windswept beaches, native forest, waterfalls, river gorges and stunning coastal farmland.
If you...
Date: Saturday 26 September
Where: Cape Kidnappers, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along to the Gallery and get creative with fun art activities related to current exhibitions!
Free Kids Drop-In Art Days are for whānau of all ages and run on Tuesdays and Thursdays of the school holidays, between 10am – 3pm.
Activities are different every week, drop in and out any...
Date: Tuesday 13 January 2026 to Thursday 8 October
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along to the Gallery and get creative with fun art activities related to current exhibitions!
Free Kids Drop-In Art Days are for whānau of all ages and run on Tuesdays and Thursdays of the school holidays, between 10am – 3pm.
Activities are different every week, drop in and out any...
Date: Tuesday 13 January 2026 to Thursday 8 October
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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. Play and creativity are encouraged by the Gallery's Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical...
Date: Friday 6 March to Friday 4 December 2026
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience. This is where the locals shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to create your own locally sourced meals at home. Enjoy some of the best produce from around...
Date: Saturday 21 February to Saturday 7 November
Where: Herschell Street, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying...
Date: Sunday 14 December 2025 to Sunday 4 October
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Do you love to bake?
The Hastings Baking Club meets to share recipes, baking tips, and of course food! We have a new theme every month, and bring along something we’ve made to share. Baking Club members also get first access to new baking and food books.
It’s a great way to meet new people,...
Date: Tuesday 3 March to Tuesday 1 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
You’re invited to a high-energy, feel-good 60s dance party: Let’s Twist Again! that’s all about fun, freedom, and the fabulous music that defined a generation! Step back into the swingin' sixties — a time of bold fashion, big hair, and even bigger dance moves — and get ready to twist!
...
Date: Wednesday 7 October
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
You’re invited to a high-energy, feel-good 60s dance party: Let’s Twist Again! that’s all about fun, freedom, and the fabulous music that defined a generation! Step back into the swingin' sixties — a time of bold fashion, big hair, and even bigger dance moves — and get ready to twist!
...
Date: Thursday 8 October
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It's about time Hawkes Bay revived a great market for secondhand kids stuff! There are so many cost-effective treasures out there, and shopping secondhand helps to reduce landfill, giving another life to preloved kids clothing, toys and equipment.
Reloved Kids Market is modelled off (with...
Date: Saturday 11 July to Saturday 10 October
Where: Taradale Anglican Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 14 March to Saturday 12 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Monthly concerts in the historic St Matthews Church Hastings featuring a variety of local and talented musicians, vocalists, orchestras, bands and groups across the year. Each month is different and features music across a variety of different styles and periods.
April 12th concert 2pm WHIMZIK...
Date: Sunday 12 April to Sunday 8 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Presented by: The Music Group
Napier, get ready to party with BJÖRN AGAIN!
The only ABBA-endorsed tribute show hits the stage for one spectacular night that is bound to be a Super Trouper celebration of ABBA’s timeless discography.
This internationally acclaimed show brings the glitter,...
Date: Thursday 15 October
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm, Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 21 February to Saturday 19 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 17 March to Tuesday 15 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Do you love to bake?
The Hastings Baking Club meets to share recipes, baking tips, and of course food! We have a new theme every month, and bring along something we’ve made to share. Baking Club members also get first access to new baking and food books.
It’s a great way to meet new people,...
Date: Tuesday 3 March to Tuesday 1 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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. Play and creativity are encouraged by the Gallery's Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical...
Date: Friday 6 March to Friday 4 December 2026
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The sound of a generation, and the music that has influenced every generation since – that’s The Beatles. And now you can relive the heyday of The Beatles with Beatlemania On Tour!
Hear the greatest Pop and Rock songs ever written, performed live with exquisite attention to detail and in...
Date: Friday 6 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience. This is where the locals shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to create your own locally sourced meals at home. Enjoy some of the best produce from around...
Date: Saturday 21 February to Saturday 7 November
Where: Herschell Street, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Check out NZ’s largest sustainable fashion market!
My Walk in Wardrobe brings you preloved, upcycled, vintage, handmade and locally made clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories for all genders and sizes. Whether you’re a budget-savvy shopper, a thrifting obsessive, chasing vintage gems,...
Date: Saturday 21 March to Saturday 7 November
Where: Hastings Sports Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Monthly concerts in the historic St Matthews Church Hastings featuring a variety of local and talented musicians, vocalists, orchestras, bands and groups across the year. Each month is different and features music across a variety of different styles and periods.
April 12th concert 2pm WHIMZIK...
Date: Sunday 12 April to Sunday 8 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 14 March to Saturday 12 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 17 March to Tuesday 15 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This amazing 2 day Wellbeing Expo is held at the Waipukurau War Memorial Hall. This event is a FREE entry, and we look forward to see you all there. This event will have amazing stalls including Tarot reading, Massage, healer, craft, Crystals, jewellery, Natural healers and much more.
Please...
Date: Saturday 21 November 2026 to Sunday 22 November 2026
Where: Waipukurau Memorial Hall, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
HARVEST Hawke's Bay 2026 will once again celebrate Hawke's Bay, NZ's Food & Wine Country. Taking place from 11am to 5pm on Saturday 21st November 2026 in a spectacular, secluded setting in the Tuki Tuki Valley visitors will get to enjoy...
Eighteen wineries, and one award wining craft brewery,...
Date: Saturday 21 November 2026
Where: Tuki Tuki Valley, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm, Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 21 February to Saturday 19 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready to step into a world of holiday cheer as Santa and his jolly little helpers bring the magic of Christmas to life in a spectacular show: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, filled with famous carols, festive favourites and plenty of fun and frivolity!
Featuring a lineup of favourite...
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2026
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready to step into a world of holiday cheer as Santa and his jolly little helpers bring the magic of Christmas to life in a spectacular show: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, filled with famous carols, festive favourites and plenty of fun and frivolity!
Featuring a lineup of favourite...
Date: Thursday 26 November 2026
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Do you love to bake?
The Hastings Baking Club meets to share recipes, baking tips, and of course food! We have a new theme every month, and bring along something we’ve made to share. Baking Club members also get first access to new baking and food books.
It’s a great way to meet new people,...
Date: Tuesday 3 March to Tuesday 1 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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. Play and creativity are encouraged by the Gallery's Education Team with playful art conversations or whimsical...
Date: Friday 6 March to Friday 4 December 2026
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Experience the magic of the Wonder Christmas Market—a festive blend of local craftsmanship with over 100 creative stalls, food trucks and live music.
Join us for a joyful community celebration, a Christmas event you won't want to miss!
Date: Saturday 5 December 2026
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 14 March to Saturday 12 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 17 March to Tuesday 15 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm, Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 21 February to Saturday 19 December 2026
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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