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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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Suitable for all ages
Looking for something to do? Pop into Taradale Library and pick up a Take and Make kit from the front desk. While stocks last!
When: Monday 28 September & Monday 5 October
Date: Monday 28 September to Monday 5 October
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Spring School Holiday Horse Riding Programme
Looking for a school holiday experience that’s active, enriching, and a whole lot of fun? Join us at The Lawn Equestrian for a hands-on horse riding programme designed for young riders to build confidence, connect with animals, and enjoy the great...
Date: Monday 28 September to Friday 9 October
Where: The Lawn Equestrian, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Think you can build the ultimate marble run? Put your creativity and problem solving skills to the test with this fun engineering challenge. Pick up a resource kit from any of our three libraries.
Suitable for age 13-18.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video...
Date: Saturday 26 September to Sunday 11 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can you find the tuatara and the tūī? We're bringing back Hawke's Bay Regional Council's exciting search for Aotearoa's native treasures. Visit the friendly librarians at the desk to get an entry form and be in to win!
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We...
Date: Saturday 26 September to Sunday 11 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can you find the tuatara and the tūī? We're bringing back Hawke's Bay Regional Council's exciting search for Aotearoa's native treasures. Visit the friendly librarians at the desk to get an entry form and be in to win!
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We...
Date: Saturday 26 September to Saturday 10 October
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can you find the tuatara and the tūī? We're bringing back Hawke's Bay Regional Council's exciting search for Aotearoa's native treasures. Visit the friendly librarians at the desk to get an entry form and be in to win!
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We...
Date: Saturday 26 September to Saturday 10 October
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Experience the magic of winter as we bring the chill back to the Hawke's Bay with our 100% Frozen Ice Rink!
Immerse yourself on the Ice Rink that promises Real Ice, Real Fun, and Real Memories.
Whether you're a skilled skater or a first-timer, the rink welcomes all from 10 am to 10 pm. 16th...
Date: Wednesday 16 September to Sunday 11 October
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Challenge your brain, sharpen your logic skills and see if you can help complete the easy, medium, hard expert grids.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional...
Date: Saturday 26 September to Sunday 11 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Code your way through the competition in 90 minutes. Design, build, and polish your coding creation. Enter solo or as a pair - beginners and experienced coders welcome. BYO device or use the Chromebook provided. Prizes to be won.
Suitable for ages 13-18. REGISTRATION REQUIRED - please register...
Date: Monday 5 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, 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 7 July to Thursday 8 October
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 7 July to Tuesday 17 November
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Create your own bubble wands and test different recipes to discover which bubbles work best.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Tuesday 6 October
Where: Flaxmere 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 2026 to Tuesday 1 December
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 18 August to Tuesday 3 November
Where: Napier RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
For ages 5+
Create your own colourful rainbow in a jar using salt and chalk! This fun and easy craft is perfect for brightening up the school holidays and taking home a vibrant keepsake.
Limited spaces. Registration essential.
When: Wednesday 7 October, morning sessions available
Date: Wednesday 7 October
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come hang out with the Gallery’s Youth Art Ambassadors as they wrap up their year with a creative community event designed by young people, for young people.
**Swap something. Draw something. Make something.**
- Clothes swap - Bring something from your wardrobe that you no longer wear,...
Date: Wednesday 7 October
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, 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
Do you ever lose yourself in a murder mystery? Do you relish the thrill of uncovering deception and unravelling lies? Maybe you are the master of misdirection… or simply “just an NPC.” Whatever role you play, this is the society where you belong.
We play games like Blood on the Clocktower,...
Date: Wednesday 2 September to Wednesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Our fortnightly get-together is going after-hours! When the doors close the mysteries deepen. Join us for pizza and put your powers of deduction, deception, and detective work to the test.
Suitable for ages 13-18. REGISTRATION REQUIRED - please register through the libraries website.
Children...
Date: Wednesday 7 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo, and those plotting penguins as they leap off the screen and onto the stage in Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR.!
Bound by friendship and a taste for wild adventure, Marty follows his curiosity out of New York’s...
Date: Wednesday 7 October to Saturday 10 October
Where: Aubyn Live Theatre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a city just waiting to be built - by you! Come along to add your architectural skills to our collaborative build.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which...
Date: Thursday 8 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ages 7+
Design and create your own bracelet using a range of colourful beads, strings, and patterns. Try a simple beaded bracelet or challenge yourself with a more detailed knotting and beadwork design. A fun, creative drop-in activity with options for all skill levels.
While stocks last.
...
Date: Thursday 8 October
Where: Napier Library, 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
Experiment with Makey Makeys, code a robot, build the tallest tower and tinker with other tech in this drop in session made for curious minds.
Suitable for ages 5+
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used...
Date: Thursday 8 October
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Want to give skateboarding a go or build your confidence on the board? Join us at Bay Skate these school holidays for our special group skateboarding lessons! Usually we offer private lessons, but for the school holidays we’re switching things up with fun, affordable group sessions for just **$15...
Date: Thursday 8 October to Sunday 11 October
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
At the heart of Project Prima Volta is a belief that young artists learn best by doing. L'Orfeo offers PPV members the rare opportunity to co-create one of the most influential works in operatic history, immersed in the artistic process alongside experienced professionals.
Monteverdi's...
Date: Thursday 8 October
Where: The Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
WINNER 2025 Billy T Award.
Hoani Hotene (Ngāti Hauā) is bringing his Billy T Award winning show to town for the 2026 Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival.
The world's heating up, going wild, and Hoani Hotene is trying to get through it all with what...? Jokes? Yep.
Asking big questions...
Date: Thursday 8 October
Where: Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A fabulous comedy night featuring stand-up, improv, and audience participation prizes! Featuring professional comics and performers from around NZ and up-and-coming stars. No two shows the same!
Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm, at The Cabana, New Zealand's oldest pure live music venue....
Date: Thursday 8 October
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bring your little ones along for a morning of music, lights, sensory play, and child-friendly dance music in a safe and welcoming environment. With more space to explore, it's the perfect chance for your tiny dancers to shine!
Designed especially for our youngest partygoers, Baby Rave is a...
Date: Friday 9 October
Where: Greenmeadows East Community Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bring your little ones along for a morning of music, lights, sensory play, and child-friendly dance music in a safe and welcoming environment. With more space to explore, it's the perfect chance for your tiny dancers to shine!
Designed especially for our youngest partygoers, Toddler Rave is a...
Date: Friday 9 October
Where: Greenmeadows East Community Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Calling all creative families!
Be part of the Hawke's Bay Arts Festival at ArtsFest Heretaunga, a FREE afternoon of creativity, music and hands-on fun in the heart of Hastings.
Explore artist workshops, crafts, interactive activities, live performances, street art, delicious kai and plenty...
Date: Friday 9 October
Where: Civic Square, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Elisabeth Easther is an actor, journalist and award-winning playwright who has adapted her play, Seed into a novel. Described as “ripe with humour and heart”, it follows four women’s experiences around fertility, life choices and parenthood. She joins top radio journalist, broadcaster and...
Date: Friday 9 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Big laughs, live action, great food, and a buzzing crowd.
High-energy comedy night set in the iconic shearing shed at the Central Hawke’s Bay Showgrounds. Featuring renowned performers Emma Newborn and Amelia Dunbar of The Bitches’ Box, expect bold characters, quick wit, and plenty of...
Date: Friday 9 October to Saturday 10 October
Where: Central Hawke's Bay A&P Showgrounds, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Meet Thomas Coyle, a leading forensic scientist with a background investigating murder for Scotland Yard and identifying bodies after global disasters like the Boxing Day tsunami and the Christchurch earthquake. He’ll be “interrogated” by ex-coppers and authors of the best-selling Bookshop...
Date: Friday 9 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“Attention: Multiple new occurrences are now confirmed and verified. Healthy citizens must report to their safehouses by sunset and shelter in place.”
A lycanthropy outbreak has begun. A seven-day lockdown is declared over an emergency broadcast, and you have been summoned to the local...
Date: Friday 9 October to Saturday 10 October
Where: The Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“Shall Rome stand under one man’s awe?”
Oceans rise, empires fall, and the history of Julius Caesar, his assassination, and the fall of the Roman Republic seems more poignant now than ever.
Painted on a canvas of absolute power, unquestioning loyalty, and escalating violence,...
Date: Friday 9 October to Saturday 10 October
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, 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 2026 to Saturday 7 November
Where: Herschell Street, Napier, 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 10 October
Where: Taradale Anglican Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Affectionately known as “Duck Day,” the Waipawa Spring Festival has been a cherished Central Hawke’s Bay tradition since 1995.
Held at Nelly Jull Park, this vibrant event offers a full day of family-friendly fun, featuring eclectic market stalls, delicious food trucks, live music, and...
Date: Saturday 10 October
Where: Nelly Jull Park, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
The eruption of Whakaari White Island in December 2019 was one of Aotearoa’s most devastating disasters, shocking New Zealanders and the world alike. Kelsey Waghorn, a young guide caught up in it all, has written an inspiring memoir, Surviving White Island: and everything that came after. She...
Date: Saturday 10 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Would you like to be more confident speaking in front of groups? Do you have a poem you want to perform? Or would you generally like to have more confidence and control over your voice and presence in a room? Using their theatre and MC experience, Jo Randerson will lead you through performance...
Date: Saturday 10 October
Where: Woodford House School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Keen for new games? Drop in to try out awesome picks from a massive collection. New to board games? Geeks Guild volunteers are ready to help you learn and play! And if you love it, they're here every second Saturday.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may...
Date: Saturday 10 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, 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 2026 to Saturday 12 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
IT'S BACK - The biggest event in Hawke's Bay this SPRING. The COLLIERS HAWKE'S BAY SPRING RACING CARNIVAL | LIVAMOL CLASSIC. Celebrate the season in style with feature racing, premium hospitality, live entertainment, DJs, Fashion in the Field, and NZ Punter of the Year competition. Our sought-after...
Date: Saturday 10 October
Where: Hastings Racecourse, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Food lovers and anyone who loves a good cookbook won’t want to miss meeting food-writing icons Allyson Gofton and Vanya Insull (VJ Cooks), each showcasing a new book.
Allyson discusses Give: seasonal recipes for gifting, and which raises $30 for each book sold to cure breast cancer. It’s...
Date: Saturday 10 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Michael Stodart
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
- Groove...
Date: Saturday 10 October to Tuesday 29 December
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, 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 10 October
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Suitable for all ages
Get building and let your imagination shine with our LEGO® session. Every child who attends goes in the draw to win their very own LEGO® set.
Special thanks to our prize draw sponsor:
Date: Saturday 10 October
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Would you open your door to a stranger?
When a five year old girl befriends a lonely migrant worker her family unravels; opening them up to face uncomfortable truths about themselves… and the world beyond their front gate.
1800s Calcutta becomes 21C Auckland in Indian Ink’s stage...
Date: Saturday 10 October
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
There are more than 2000 species of native New Zealand flowers, most of which are found nowhere else in the world. Rachel Clare, gardening writer and flower expert, and Tryphena Cracknell, a passionate gardener, crafter and foodie, have put their expertise together in Aotearoa in Bloom. Subtitled...
Date: Saturday 10 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Step back in time at the historic Woburn Homestead for a traditional high tea set amongst hundreds of blooming roses. Soak in the charm of yesteryear while indulging in a curated selection of sweet and savoury delights.
For those seeking extra sparkle, the outdoor garden bar offers premium...
Date: Saturday 10 October to Saturday 17 October
Where: Woburn Homestead, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
One of this country’s most distinguished and beloved authors, Witi Ihimaera Smiler returns to Festival, chatting to Lauren Keenan about his new memoir, The Swimmer. The book describes Witi’s decision at eighty to return to fulltime study, immersing himself in his own language, te reo Māori....
Date: Saturday 10 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It’s a genre that has garnered a huge new following, so find out what makes romantasy so popular. We’ll meet three New Zealand authors making romantasy their own. Ivy Cliffwater is the author of The Shadow Weaver, which combines romance, forbidden powers, and epic battles. Isabelle Taylor...
Date: Saturday 10 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Taradale Sunday Market, Napier's only weekly indoor Market.
With Artisan goods, Fresh Flowers, Metal Art, Steampunk, Sewing, Knitting, Cards, Candles, Crystals, Scentsy, Shoe Charms, Plants, Art, Books, Paintings, Charms, Readings, Horoscope Art, Balms, and so much more.
Stalls may change from...
Date: Sunday 10 May 2026 to Sunday 13 December
Where: The Mahoe Guide Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Be immersed in the history of the Gwavas Garden Homestead, its heritage garden and the ancient Puahanui Bush with fifth generation owners Phyllida and Stuart Gibson.
Begin with morning tea on the side lawn verandah before exploring the protected 132 hectare virgin bush, home to majestic totara,...
Date: Sunday 11 October to Sunday 18 October
Where: Gwavas Garden Homestead, Tikokino, Central Hawke's Bay
Award-winning journalist Sally Wenley is author of The Crash, which describes the effects of a Hawke’s Bay bus accident in 1987, which killed five people from Sally’s school and altered the course of her life. As well as confronting her own grief and trauma, she interviews other survivors about...
Date: Sunday 11 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A cross-media artist, singer-songwriter, and lecturer in art at Massey University, Bryce Galloway is also the author of Zines NZ: Punk to Present.
A long-time zinester, Bryce began making zines in order to bring attention to his music. Join Bryce in this free zinemaking workshop to learn how to...
Date: Sunday 11 October
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
**DON'T MISS OUT! TICKET BOOKINGS CLOSE WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER!
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Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore Woodland Hills, a beautiful private 18-hectare property in Central Hawke’s Bay.
Wander at your own pace through magnificent trees, discover quiet corners and experience Spring through our...
Date: Sunday 11 October
Where: Woodland Hills, Otane, Central Hawke's Bay
The Rebel Alliance presents 'The Valentina'!
A gorgeous interstellar adventure for anyone who’s looked to the stars and imagined the cosmos.
With the help of her awesome parents, 8-year-old Ellen, paints a spaceship she has drawn at school on her bedroom ceiling. As darkness falls and...
Date: Sunday 11 October
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Celebrate a quintessential spring afternoon at Wallingford, starting with a glass of Vilaura Blanc de Blanc and a touch of garden mischief.
Embark on a leisurely treasure hunt through the grounds to discover curated prizes, including a Wallingford Luxe Stay, Table 8 vouchers, and Chateau Garage...
Date: Sunday 11 October
Where: Wallingford Homestead, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
We’re delving into the past with three authors bringing history to life. Tracy Farr’s novel Wonderland imagines a 1912 family of girls whose father owns a Miramar amusement park when Marie Curie visits. Lauren Keenan’s second novel is The Other Catherine, a story about friendship, survival...
Date: Sunday 11 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
'Not Forever, Just For Now' is a durational performance that invites audiences to slow down and expand their perception of time in our fast-paced digital world.
Through a meditative cycle of collapsing, stretching and rebuilding the present moment, dancer and musician move together through an...
Date: Sunday 11 October
Where: Hastings Arts Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We have much pleasure in welcoming Four’s Company to our next concert, Sunday October 11th 2pm.
Four’s Company will be fresh from celebrating their 15th year of Theatre and Performing Arts in our Community. Unforgettable music will fill the air in their upcoming production of ...
Date: Sunday 11 October
Where: St Matthews Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The best art stirs up ideas that get you thinking. This can certainly be said of the fiction of Tīhema Baker (Turncoat), whose new novel One Day a Taniwha describes a sleep-deprived new father’s disturbing dreams, a presence that begins to invade his waking life. He chats about the novel with Jo...
Date: Sunday 11 October
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We know her as an award-winning poet, but Marty Smith has also had a life-long interest in horses – as a rider, owner and breeder. Her book, It Gets in Your Blood explores the world of horse racing.
She joins a panel with Abby Letteri, whose memoir Perfectly Themselves: Horses in the Human World...
Date: Sunday 11 October
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Indigenous curator Nigel Borell’s groundbreaking Māori art exhibition becomes both a cultural triumph and a battleground for power, captured with extraordinary behind the scenes access in Chelsea Winstanley’s directorial debut feature, TOITŪ: Visual Sovereignty.
TOITŪ: Visual Sovereignty,...
Date: Sunday 11 October
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Play, Learn, Connect, is a vibrant pop-up play series hosted by Hastings District Libraries, for whānau with young pēpi and tamariki.
With five interactive events throughout the year, Play, Learn, Connect gives whānau practical tools, expert insights and inspiration to support tamariki...
Date: Monday 12 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, 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: Tuesday 1 September to Thursday 3 December
Where: Clive War Memorial Swimming Pool, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
October's film
This month's film is a comedy drama based on a true-life story about the discovery of a Nazi confiscated painting!
We start each Ciné-Club in the cinema entry foyer from 6:00pm.
Focal Point will be selling $10 glasses of wine and providing complimentary bread and cheese.
The...
Date: Tuesday 13 October
Where: Focal Point Cinema Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
DOORS - 7pm
With special guests Aaradhna, Betty-Anne and King Kapisi
This October, Che Fu brings his landmark album Navigator back to life in full, marking 25 years since its release with a special nationwide theatre tour.
Backed by his longstanding band The Kratez, Che Fu performs...
Date: Wednesday 14 October
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
THE BIG COMMUNITY QUIZ - Support local older people & people living with disabilities.
Join us for an amazing evening while supporting local older people and people living with disabilities.
Gather your friends, family, workmates, or clients for a fantastic night of quizzes, prizes, and...
Date: Thursday 15 October
Where: Elwood Function Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Taste a selection of highlight short films from Show Me Shorts Film Festival. Inspiring and thoughtful stories include long-distance love on a distant planet, precocious children up to mischief, a whole town stuck waiting for bad luck to pass, and a man stuck in a time loop.
Comedy, science...
Date: Thursday 15 October
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It’s a war of words with only one winner. A selection of the bravest and best regional spoken word poets bare their souls, competing to win the hearts and minds of randomly selected, completely unqualified judges. Each competitor braves the stage, sharing their own original work. This is not the...
Date: Thursday 15 October
Where: Arts Inc. Hawke's Bay, 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
Bursting in from Québec, Canada, five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers are making their Australasian premiere right here in Hawke’s Bay.
This family-friendly show follows five quirky characters who find themselves alone in an uncertain world, trying to contact other...
Date: Friday 16 October to Sunday 18 October
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From Off-Broadway to a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning artist Duane Forrest takes audiences on an uplifting, deeply human journey through the music and legacy of global phenomenon Bob Marley.
Part concert, part storytelling, this acclaimed solo show celebrates Marley's enduring legacy...
Date: Friday 16 October to Saturday 17 October
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a very special evening bringing together inspiring women from fashion, wine and business for an honest and engaging conversation about building careers and building brands with purpose. Hosted at The Lodge at Craggy Range, the evening will feature a panel discussion with Juliette Hogan...
Date: Friday 16 October
Where: Craggy Range, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Celebrate the great outdoors at the Omakere Coastal Walk and Trail Run, perfect for competitive runners and leisurely walkers alike!
Choose your challenge with our 6km coastal walk suitable for families and casual wanderers, our 12km inland loop with panoramic coastal views, rolling hills and...
Date: Saturday 17 October
Where: Waipari Station, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Haere mai! Join Leah and Siu, the Loopy Tunes duo, for a lively morning of waiata, music, and movement. A fun filled bilingual session where tamariki can sing, learn and get their kanikani on.
Suitable for all 0-5 years.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video...
Date: Saturday 17 October
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, 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 2026 to Saturday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us on Saturday the 17th of October for a relaxed evening of live music with The Cellar Door Band, playing the music of Neil Young.
Sit back, enjoy some delicious gourmet snack-style food, a glass (or two!) of wine and great company while listening to some local live music....
Tickets on sale...
Date: Saturday 17 October
Where: Crab Farm Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
As darkness falls, 'The Night Has A Thousand Eyes' invites audiences into a world of beauty, mystery and quiet wonder.
Created by acclaimed choreographers Lucy Marinkovich and Michael Parmenter, this breathtaking contemporary dance work blends movement, live piano, music and exquisite visual...
Date: Saturday 17 October
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Head straight from the pitch to the Party!
Beyond the Boundary Fundraiser Ball, hosted by the Clifton County Cricket Club brings together players, supporters, and friends of the club for an epic night out. Good people, great vibes, a high-energy set from top New Zealand DJ duo Sweet Mix Kids and...
Date: Saturday 17 October
Where: The Old Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Snakes on a Train!
All aboard for an unforgettable evening of mystery, comedy and delicious food at the beautiful Twyford Hall!
The elegant Napier Express is steaming through the night when disaster strikes... a passenger is found murdered! With a train full of suspicious characters, hidden...
Date: Saturday 17 October
Where: Twyford School, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier’s dancefloor-first club night returns to The Cabana for a full night of bass, pressure and genre-fluid electronic music.
BOIL UP ROOM returns to The Cabana on Saturday 17 October.
Presented by 2 THE FLOOR, this is a dancefloor-first club night built for people who want club music...
Date: Saturday 17 October
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Back by popular demand!
Napier's biggest night of laughs returns to K Kitchen and Bar on Saturday 17th October.
Hosted by Marc Hamilton.
Featuring Advait Kirtikar and more.
Doors open 6:30pm, show starts 7:30pm.
Come early for dinner at K Kitchen, or order drinks & snacks for during the show....
Date: Saturday 17 October
Where: K Kitchen and Bar, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Experience the charm of Ōtāne, where heritage meets community spirit, proudly hosted by the Ōtāne Village Artisan Market.
Start your day browsing beautifully handcrafted artisan pieces, grab something delicious to eat, and relax with live music as you soak up the atmosphere.
With a range of...
Date: Sunday 18 October
Where: Otane Town Hall, Otane, Central Hawke's Bay
Great things happen when women tri!
The Harcourts HB Women's Triathlon is created by and proudly supports the Heretaunga Women's Centre. This event is about celebrating goals, challenges, and the incredible support you find along the way. Whether you've never considered a triathlon before or...
Date: Sunday 18 October
Where: Mitre 10 Sports Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get Ready for Central Hawke’s Bay’s Most Colourful Morning of the Year – all while supporting Waipukurau Primary School!
Gather your family and friends and join us for a fun-filled morning at the Spring Colour Dash – a vibrant community event raising funds for Waipukurau Primary School....
Date: Sunday 18 October
Where: Russell Park, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Following her sensational sold-out 2024 Australian tour, Grammy Award-winning artist Macy Gray returns to New Zealand for the first time in more than 10 years, bringing her unmistakable voice, soul sound and era-defining hits to Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival.
With more than 25 million records...
Date: Sunday 18 October
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
★★★★★ "There can be few more accomplished raconteurs at the Fringe than James Nokise."
— The Wee Review
★★★★★ "Nokise is a joy to have onstage."
— The Scotsman
There's three things you can count on this election year; Ministerial soundbites that age like milk, policy...
Date: Sunday 18 October
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Gather your friends and whānau and discover Heretaunga Hastings in a fun, new way! Ten historic buildings are waiting to be found around town. Some will jump right out, while others may take a little extra searching. Pick up a clue card from any Heretaunga Hastings library, follow the clues and...
Date: Monday 19 October to Sunday 25 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Step back in time and see our district through a whole new lens! Slip on some fashions from yesteryear then strike-a-pose in our vintage-inspired photo booth. Share your masterpiece on social media or send it our way and we’ll upload it to our channels. It’s history dress-ups and a dash of fun...
Date: Monday 19 October to Sunday 25 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Celebrate Local Heritage Week by colouring iconic Hastings buildings and exploring historic local landmarks at all three libraries.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in...
Date: Monday 19 October to Sunday 25 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The golden oldie days are back and it’s game on! Bring your grandma, bring your grandpa, bring the whole crew and step into a world of classic playground fun. Take on your friends and family in knuckle bones, elastics, and Old Maid card games. Just like the good old days! No experience? No...
Date: Tuesday 20 October to Thursday 22 October
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 2026 to Tuesday 15 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Step into an exclusive global wine experience!
Taste exceptional wines from all eleven Great Wine Capitals of the world, poured by industry experts from each region. Your ticket includes a vibrant evening of tastings, delicious canapés, and a lively DJ soundtrack.
A rare chance to explore...
Date: Wednesday 21 October
Where: Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Earth’s Greatest Enemy is a feature documentary from journalist and filmmaker Abby Martin (Gaza Fights for Freedom), co-directed with her husband Mike Prysner.
Abby Martin explores how the largest military power in the world is responsible for carbon emissions - the highest of any...
Date: Wednesday 21 October
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Extra Lives is a live, choose-your-own-adventure concert where you decide what happens next! Vote by phone to steer a funny, heartfelt, Role-Playing Game-style story, while a live band creates the soundtrack in real time.
Part concert, part comedy, part theatre and part game, Extra Lives puts...
Date: Thursday 22 October
Where: Taradale Town Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
For the first time, New Zealand Today's Guy Williams is bringing his razor-sharp wit, unmatched charm and special brand of comedy chaos to Black Barn Bistro on Thursday, 22 October, and we take zero responsibility for what he says while he's here. It will be strictly comedy first, then dinner,...
Date: Thursday 22 October
Where: Black Barn Bistro, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Catch genre defying Italian noise duo OvO, Thursday October 22nd 2026 (Hawkes Bay Anniversary eve) at the Boneshed in Havelock North with thanks to Hawkes Bay Hardcore.
Deftly navigating between noise rock, doom, extreme and blackened metal, industrial sludge and even electronica. “Decibel...
Date: Thursday 22 October
Where: The Boneshed, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Latin America & Spain Film Festival: All films are free to attend, please register for your ticket.
The Poet (Columbia)
Oscar Restrepo’s obsession with poetry has brought him no glory. Aging and erratic, he has succumbed to the cliché of the poet in the shadows.
Meeting Yurlady, a...
Date: Thursday 22 October
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Critically acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Louis Baker returns with a nationwide headline tour celebrating his forthcoming second studio album, Trouble, released on 9 October. To celebrate the release of Trouble, Baker will embark on a 9-date nationwide tour across Aotearoa...
Date: Thursday 22 October
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Potters House Christian Church is hosting a basketball tournament - RISE ABOVE THE RIM.
Register your team & team name
-$20 per player (+ booking fee)
-3v3 , 2 Subs
-if you have played for any rep teams 16 and up can play but wont qualify for the prize money
-only names registered can...
Date: Friday 23 October
Where: Marine Parade Domain, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
'I Don't Know Much About Art But I Know What I Lick' is a show about fine art for messy people.
This new children’s work by Trick of the Light Theatre sets out to make the world of visual arts more inclusive and engaging for young tamariki and their adults.
Guided by attendants, explore...
Date: Friday 23 October
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Latin America & Spain Film Festival: All films are free to attend, please register for your ticket.
Close Your Eyes (Spain)
During the filming of a movie, a Spanish actor goes missing. Although his body is never found, the police conclude that he had an accident on the edge of a cliff. Many...
Date: Friday 23 October
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
After more than a decade of building dancefloors around the world, Flamingo Pier return home this spring to celebrate the release of their new album, WOVEN TOGETHER, with a six-date New Zealand tour.
Don't miss the chance to experience WOVEN TOGETHER live, as Flamingo Pier bring their full live...
Date: Friday 23 October
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us as the Napier Fire Brigade celebrates 150 years of serving Napier and Hawke's Bay!
Bring the whole whānau along for a day packed with action, history and fun:
Fire Truck Display
See historic and current fire trucks side by side, from vintage appliances to the modern fleet that...
Date: Saturday 24 October
Where: Napier Soundshell, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Held over Labour Weekend, this "Last One Standing" ultramarathon is a test of endurance.
Participants tackle a 6.7km loop through a mix of limestone and river trails, starting on the hour, every hour. The challenge continues until only one runner remains to be crowned the winner. The flat,...
Date: Saturday 24 October
Where: Central Hawke's Bay A&P Showgrounds, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Celebrate the long weekend with an unforgettable feast in the forest.
Rub shoulders with old friends and new and dine en familia style (shared plates) beneath majestic trees planted in the mid-1800s.
Savour the best of Central Hawke’s Bay with a long lunch featuring seasonal, locally sourced,...
Date: Saturday 24 October
Where: Woburn Homestead, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Latin America & Spain Film Festival: All films are free to attend, please register for your ticket.
A World for Julius (Peru)
Julius, an upper-class boy in 1950s and 1960s Lima, gradually loses his innocence as he encounters, but never fully understands, an adult world marked by inequality...
Date: Saturday 24 October
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Groove Garden
We’re back to kickstart summer!
After a sold out first instalment, Groove Garden returns to The Old Church this Labour Weekend. Join us on October 24, from 4-11pm on Meeanee Rd.
Expect a journey through house, tech house, UKG & hard house.
Get ready for an unforgettable...
Date: Saturday 24 October
Where: The Old Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HIP HOP GOSPEL CONCERT!
Get ready for an unforgettable night of Hip Hop, music and entertainment!
Come along and experience an exciting live concert featuring talented local artists, powerful performances and a night full of energy, good vibes and great music.
- Live Hip Hop...
Date: Saturday 24 October
Where: Potters House Christian Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Latin America & Spain Film Festival: All films are free to attend, please register for your ticket.
Black Snow (Argentina)
The film tells the story of Salvador, a man of few words who lives isolated in the middle of Patagonia.. His silence is a consequence of a tragic event which occurred...
Date: Saturday 24 October
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HAWKE’S BAY DIWALI 2026
A Celebration of Light, Culture & Community
Join us for a vibrant evening celebrating Diwali — the Festival of Lights.
Enjoy live music and cultural performances, delicious Indian and multicultural food, unique crafts and community stalls, and a spectacular fireworks...
Date: Sunday 25 October
Where: Mitre 10 Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Latin America & Spain Film Festival: All films are free to attend, please register for your ticket.
Designation of Origin (Chile)
After the injustice of being robbed of the prize for the best longaniza sausage in Chile, a spontaneous social movement surfaces in the small town of San Carlos,...
Date: Sunday 25 October
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Latin America & Spain Film Festival: All films are free to attend, please register for your ticket.
El Benny (Cuba)
Fresh from Mexico, where he solidified his career in the late 1940s, Benny Moré was the artist who, through music and dance, drove crowds wild.
Date: Sunday 25 October
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Latin America & Spain Film Festival: All films are free to attend, please register for your ticket.
Corina (Mexico)
Corina is a comedy-drama about a 20-year-old woman with agoraphobia whose safe, routine life is disrupted when a costly mistake at her publishing house forces her to venture...
Date: Monday 26 October
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Latin America & Spain Film Festival: All films are free to attend, please register for your ticket.
Basic Sanitation, The Movie (Brazil)
In the small rural community of Linha Cristal, residents come together to build a septic system along the stream and put an end to the foul smell. Marina,...
Date: Monday 26 October
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Take a musical break and brighten your lunchtime with Hawke's Bay 3-piece band Funk Shui. Featuring piano, upright bass and percussion, the trio breathes new life into well-loved songs from across the decades through imaginative acoustic arrangements. Expect toe-tapping rhythms, soulful grooves and...
Date: Wednesday 28 October
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for a creative night out in Havelock North? Join us for a fun beginner-friendly adults painting class in a bar!
Our artist guides you step-by-step, so absolutely no art experience is needed. It’s the perfect excuse to switch off, get creative, and try something a little different.
...
Date: Wednesday 28 October
Where: Giant Brewing Co., Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Faulty Towers The Dining Experience.
Direct from London’s Theatreland via the legendary Sydney Opera House, Interactive Theatre International are proud to bring Faulty Towers The Dining Experience to The Old Church, Napier, on Wednesday 28th October and Thursday 29th...
Date: Wednesday 28 October to Thursday 29 October
Where: The Old Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Celebrate the opening of the 2026 Festival with the hilarious, profound, and highly-anticipated Wicker!
An audacious comedic fable about sex, marriage, and the absurdities of social convention, Wicker tells the wholly original love story of an ostracized fisherwoman (Olivia Colman) who...
Date: Wednesday 28 October
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
As a young doctoral student in the 1970s, Parini (Fionn Whitehead, Dunkirk) was somehow partnered on a road trip through the Scottish Highlands with the literary icon Jorge Luis Borges (Luis Gnecco).
Parini is both bewildered and enchanted by his eccentric companion, the blind poet’s presence...
Date: Thursday 29 October
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The 2026 - 2027 Summer Season of Flaxmere Community Night Market, Movie, and Christmas in the Park events. Food Trucks, stalls, activities, entertainment, music, giveaways and spot prizes.
Date: Thursday 29 October to Thursday 11 March 2027
Where: Flaxmere Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
James McAvoy makes his anticipated directorial debut with this wild true story of two Scottish men pretending to be Americans to achieve their dreams of hip-hop stardom.
Inspired by the real-life tale of Scottish rap duo “Silibil N’ Brains”, California Schemin’ follows lifelong friends...
Date: Thursday 29 October
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for a creative night out in Napier? Join us for a fun beginner-friendly adults painting class in a bar!
Our artist guides you step-by-step, so absolutely no art experience is needed. It’s the perfect excuse to switch off, get creative, and try something a little different.
Whether...
Date: Thursday 29 October
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Common Poet's Society invites you to share the words that have been beating themselves against the inside of your head with your nearest and dearest friends, back in our new home Hastings' Community Arts Centre on Russell Street.
On the last Thursday of every month from 7:30pm we invite writers,...
Date: Thursday 24 September to Thursday 29 April 2027
Where: Arts Inc. Hawke's Bay, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This witty, light-hearted Irish comedy-drama centres on a Friday night in a small-town cinema, as a series of comic mishaps draws an entire community together in unexpected and touching ways.
Set in the 1980s, Once Upon a Time in a Cinema follows Earl played by Colin Morgan, the owner/manager of...
Date: Thursday 29 October
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From Executive Producer Emma Thompson and BAFTA-winning director Felipe Bustos Sierra comes Everybody to Kenmure Street, a multifaceted picture of one of the most memorable moments in Glasgow’s recent history.
On May 13, 2021, UK Home Office immigration enforcement launched a dawn raid in...
Date: Friday 30 October
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
**Splash Planet is turning spooky again for Halloween!
Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October, 4pm-8pm**
Come dressed to impress with your trick or treat buckets, and show off your scary, silly, or spectacular outfits! Spot prizes for the best costumes thanks to prize sponsors The Warehouse, Hell...
Date: Friday 30 October to Saturday 31 October
Where: Splash Planet, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The always-brilliant Bill Nighy stars in 500 Miles, a life-affirming celebration of the human spirit that follows a broken family who are forced to come together when their two young boys run away from home.
After hearing their parents fight, Finn (Roman Griffin Davis, Jojo Rabbit) and Charlie...
Date: Friday 30 October
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready for a frightfully fun Halloween party at The Puketapu on Friday, 30th October! Dress in your best costume and prepare for a night of great music, dancing, drinks and spooky fun, with DJ Morgz playing live from 8–11pm.
There’ll be prizes for the best dressed, so don’t be afraid to...
Date: Friday 30 October
Where: The Puketapu, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Oscar-nominee Saoirse Ronan delivers one of her most daring and memorable roles in the satirical thriller Bad Apples, a bold and timely film that challenges how deeply we hold our core beliefs.
Ronan plays Maria, a primary school teacher whose classroom is thrown into chaos by Danny, an...
Date: Friday 30 October
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“Alzheimer’s and dementia didn’t just take one life. It changed all of ours.”
Warewaretia is a powerful theatrical portrait of a whānau navigating Alzheimer’s and dementia, performed by award-winning Māori theatre maker Kristyl Neho, who brings 24 different characters to life in a...
Date: Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November
Where: Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Haumoana Home and School are excited to bring you our first Car Boot Sale fundraiser. Come and support our school! Browse through pre loved treasures from homewares to clothes and find a bargain. Enjoy a coffee, music, tasty food, plus our kids entertainment zone with heaps of fun and games. The...
Date: Saturday 31 October
Where: Haumoana School, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A springtime outdoor walking experience at Ranui Farm Park.
Embark on a scenic 9-kilometre guided walk through the picturesque landscapes of a sprawling 1000-acre rolling sheep and beef farm, offering breathtaking vistas of Central Hawke’s Bay and beyond. Midway through, refresh yourself with...
Date: Saturday 31 October
Where: Ranui Farm Park, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Join in and celebrate a remarkable milestone: 150 years of Takapau.
The festivities kick off with a street parade through town, leading everyone down to the Memorial Grounds for a free, fun-filled community afternoon.
Immerse yourself in our local history with vintage machinery and cart...
Date: Saturday 31 October
Where: Takapau Memorial Sportsgrounds, Takapau, Central Hawke's Bay
From producer Liam Neeson, this powerful true story of an amateur historian’s tenacious pursuit of truth won the Best Irish Film award at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh.
The film follows Catherine Corless (BAFTA-winner Monica Dolan, Days of the Bagnold Summer) as she begins researching...
Date: Saturday 31 October
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
There’s nothing that lifts the spirits each year like the first time we hear the morning birdsong of spring and early summer. Conducted by Jane Perard, Cantare's programme for this concert is full of the wild and blessed beauty that is so intoxicating at this time of year. As always we’re...
Date: Saturday 31 October
Where: St Mary's Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Celebrate the 2026 British and Irish Film Festival with the hilarious, profound, and highly-anticipated Wicker!
An audacious comedic fable about sex, marriage, and the absurdities of social convention, Wicker tells the wholly original love story of an ostracized fisherwoman (Olivia Colman) who...
Date: Saturday 31 October
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Experience the magic of rural Central Hawke’s Bay at Peonies at Twilight, an enchanting evening celebrating the fleeting beauty of Tikokino Peonies.
As these vibrant blooms peak for just one month a year, join us for a relaxed Saturday of live acoustic music, local wines, and nature at its...
Date: Saturday 31 October
Where: Tikokino Peonies, Tikokino, Central Hawke's Bay
Madcap presents The Woolshed Experience, a dance experience returning to Hawke’s Bay on Saturday 31 October for one huge Halloween Special.
Set inside a unique winter venue in Hawke’s Bay, The Woolshed Experience brings together underground sound, immersive lighting, warm hospitality and a...
Date: Saturday 31 October
Where: Woolbrokers Pavilion, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Community Halloween Party – Hosted by Gather Ahuriri
Join us for another fun-filled evening at our Community Halloween Party — a family-friendly celebration for all ages.
Bring your little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes for an unforgettable night of laughter, games, and community...
Date: Saturday 31 October
Where: Napier Old Boys Marist Clubrooms, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for our Twilight Market at Willowbank Retirement Village.
Come along and enjoy a delightful variety of stalls, food trucks, face painters and more.
Trick or Treat for kids dressed in costume for Halloween!
We look forward to welcoming you.
Date: Saturday 31 October
Where: Bupa Willowbank Retirement Village, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
THE MADHOUSE MAZE
Hawkes Bay's biggest halloween quest!
Are you brave enough?
Taking place at the Pettigrew Green Arena Taradale.
A family friendly fun maze can you survive the wacky ward?
- Facepainting
- SPX special effects artist
- Scare cams
- Spotprizes
$10 per person...
Date: Saturday 31 October
Where: Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Andrew Scott is astonishing in this powerful, deeply moving, and inspiring story of the actor Ian Charleson, who faced incredible odds while preparing to play Hamlet at the National Theatre.
Scott plays Ian Charleson in 1989, discontented with his career stagnation despite early success in the...
Date: Saturday 31 October
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Snakes on a Train!
All aboard for an unforgettable evening of mystery, comedy and delicious food at the beautiful King George's Hall Bayview! And with it being Halloween, it's just that extra bit spooky!
The elegant Napier Express is steaming through the night when disaster strikes... a...
Date: Saturday 31 October
Where: King George Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Haus of Horrors.
A halloween variety show.
This halloween step inside the Haus of Horrors at the Cabana, Napier, for a night where your favourite performers share their darker side with you.
Expect a wicked mix of local and out-of-town talent, bringing scintillating dark blends of pole,...
Date: Saturday 31 October
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Andrew Garfield stars as the leader of a ferocious rebellion in this captivating historical drama from the acclaimed director Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Ultimatum, Captain Phillips).
Set in 1381, in the aftermath of the devastating Black Plague, The Uprising centres on an England under the...
Date: Saturday 31 October
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Give yourself over to absolute pleasure this Halloween at Toitoi!
Join us for a gloriously outrageous sing-along screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the cult classic that has thrilled audiences for generations. In a special Halloween celebration, we'll honour the legendary Tim Curry and...
Date: Saturday 31 October
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Following on from their packed out NZ Anthems and Con Fuego shows, Hush Hush is scratching and gnawing at the door to present the Monster Masquerade; a night of blood-curdling musical horrors with all your festering favourites such as: Thriller, Bat Out Of Hell, Ghostbusters, Psycho...
Date: Saturday 31 October
Where: The Old Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Taradale Sunday Market, Napier's only weekly indoor Market.
With Artisan goods, Fresh Flowers, Metal Art, Steampunk, Sewing, Knitting, Cards, Candles, Crystals, Scentsy, Shoe Charms, Plants, Art, Books, Paintings, Charms, Readings, Horoscope Art, Balms, and so much more.
Stalls may change from...
Date: Sunday 10 May 2026 to Sunday 13 December
Where: The Mahoe Guide Hall, 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: Sunday 1 November
Where: Hastings Sports Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Gear up for an adrenaline-fuelled Sunday adventure!
Soar across our 100-metre flying fox, zip down the 80-metre waterslide, or test your precision with archery, axe throwing, and golf. Thrill-seekers can hit the BMX jump park, while little ones enjoy the dedicated playground.
With...
Date: Sunday 1 November
Where: Ranui Farm Park, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Join us on the lawn for five Sundays of great local music, good food, and easy summer afternoons. From 12pm - 4.30pm soak up the sounds from some of Hawke’s Bay’s best acoustic acts while you enjoy a platter, a glass of Church Road wine, and something tasty from one of our favourite Hawkes Bay...
Date: Sunday 1 November to Sunday 7 March 2027
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Take in the beauty of Ireland’s striking landscapes with The Three Urns, a delightful follow-up to the crowd-pleasing The Man in the Hat, starring Oscar-nominee Ciarán Hinds.
Hinds plays Mr O’Connor, who, after years of living in France, sets out on a pilgrimage to his former home in...
Date: Sunday 1 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
British national treasure Helen Mirren plays The Talented Mr. Ripley author Patricia Highsmith in this deeply intriguing thriller.
A Talent for Murder takes place in 1995, with Highsmith now in her seventies - and in poor health. Retired to her secluded house in the Swiss Alps, the author keeps...
Date: Sunday 1 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Celebrate the 2026 British and Irish Film Festival with the hilarious, profound, and highly-anticipated Wicker!
An audacious comedic fable about sex, marriage, and the absurdities of social convention, Wicker tells the wholly original love story of an ostracized fisherwoman (Olivia Colman) who...
Date: Sunday 1 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“Alzheimer’s and dementia didn’t just take one life. It changed all of ours.”
Warewaretia is a powerful theatrical portrait of a whānau navigating Alzheimer’s and dementia, performed by award-winning Māori theatre maker Kristyl Neho, who brings 24 different characters to life in a...
Date: Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November
Where: Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Winner of the Jury Prize and joint Best Supporting Performance award for Tom Courtenay and Anna Calder-Marshall at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival, Queen at Sea is a powerful and deeply emotional drama.
Juliette Binoche plays recently divorced academic Amanda, who relocates to...
Date: Sunday 1 November
Where: Century Theatre, 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: Tuesday 1 September to Thursday 3 December
Where: Clive War Memorial Swimming Pool, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 7 July to Tuesday 17 November
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, 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 2026 to Tuesday 1 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
What happens when your neighbour goes completely wild? Derek vs Derek is a funny, insightful and heartwarming documentary that charts the turbulent relationship between two farmers.
On a country road in Devon live two ideologically opposed neighbouring farmers - both called Derek. Derek Banbury...
Date: Tuesday 3 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Whitetail is a smouldering psychological thriller set in the lush, isolated forests of Southern Ireland.
The film centres on an extraordinary performance from Natasha O’Keeffe (Peaky Blinders) as Jen, a conservation park ranger. Tough as nails, Jen is a formidable presence in her community,...
Date: Tuesday 3 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, 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 18 August to Tuesday 3 November
Where: Napier RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
British national treasure Helen Mirren plays The Talented Mr. Ripley author Patricia Highsmith in this deeply intriguing thriller.
A Talent for Murder takes place in 1995, with Highsmith now in her seventies - and in poor health. Retired to her secluded house in the Swiss Alps, the author keeps...
Date: Tuesday 3 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From Asif Kapadia, the Oscar-winning director of Senna, Amy and Diego Maradona, comes the inspiring, humorous, and emotional story of football legend Kenny Dalglish.
Dalglish narrates his own journey, joined by his wife Marina and closest footballing friends, Graeme Souness and Alan Hansen....
Date: Wednesday 4 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Do you ever lose yourself in a murder mystery? Do you relish the thrill of uncovering deception and unravelling lies? Maybe you are the master of misdirection… or simply “just an NPC.” Whatever role you play, this is the society where you belong.
We play games like Blood on the Clocktower,...
Date: Wednesday 2 September to Wednesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Love and astronomy don’t mix in this refreshing take on the romantic comedy, based on Virginia Woolf’s novel and featuring an all-star cast.
Haley Bennett (Widow Clicquot) plays Katharine Hilbery, an aspiring astronomer who is passionate about two things, and two things only: the stars and...
Date: Wednesday 4 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Celebrate Culture, Community and Childhood at the BestStart Hawke's Bay Cultural Festival
Join us for a vibrant celebration of culture as children from 10 BestStart centres across Hawke's Bay come together to share performances they have been proudly preparing alongside their teachers and...
Date: Wednesday 4 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the creators of Fisherman’s Friends, Mother’s Pride is a heartfelt comedy about a failing pub, a divided community, and a family desperately trying to hold itself together.
The film follows Cal Harley played by Jonno Davies, a washed-up musician haunted by his past success. Returning to...
Date: Wednesday 4 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
One name. Two champions. BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Alex Holmes delivers the definitive portrait of how Damon Hill overcame the loss of his legendary father, Graham Hill, and followed in his footsteps to become a Formula 1 world champion himself.
Featuring exclusive interviews with Damon and his...
Date: Thursday 5 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Oscar-nominee Saoirse Ronan delivers one of her most daring and memorable roles in the satirical thriller Bad Apples, a bold and timely film that challenges how deeply we hold our core beliefs.
Ronan plays Maria, a primary school teacher whose classroom is thrown into chaos by Danny, an...
Date: Thursday 5 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
As seen on Seven Sharp (TVNZ) and going viral on TikTok, you’re in for a treat! Comedy Hypnotist Haiming Jiang is bringing his hit Comedy Hypnosis Show to your area. Get ready to laugh hysterically – and even join in, if you're up for it! It’s a night of unforgettable fun.
Haiming blends...
Date: Thursday 5 November
Where: Clubs Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
- WINNER: NEXT Innovator Award, Sundance Film Festival
Domhnall Gleeson stars in this delightfully dotty comedy that took home the NEXT Innovator Award at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
The Incomer follows siblings Isla and Sandy, who have lived alone on a remote, windswept Scottish...
Date: Thursday 5 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, 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 7 August to Friday 4 December
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Friday 15 May 2026 to Friday 18 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Take in the beauty of Ireland’s striking landscapes with The Three Urns, a delightful follow-up to the crowd-pleasing The Man in the Hat, starring Oscar-nominee Ciarán Hinds.
Hinds plays Mr O’Connor, who, after years of living in France, sets out on a pilgrimage to his former home in...
Date: Friday 6 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HYBRID MINDS COMES TO HAWKES BAYS MOST ICONIC VENUE - BLACKBARN THIS NOVEMBER
Following multiple sold out tours, HYBRID MINDS returns to New Zealand this November
Audiology presents:
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Hybrid Minds + Tempza
w support from
Fred V
Charlotte Haining
Chappy & AV
...
Date: Friday 6 November
Where: Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
What happens when your neighbour goes completely wild? Derek vs Derek is a funny, insightful and heartwarming documentary that charts the turbulent relationship between two farmers.
On a country road in Devon live two ideologically opposed neighbouring farmers - both called Derek. Derek Banbury...
Date: Friday 6 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Nexia Blast in the Park is Hawkes Bay's biggest and best annual Guy Fawkes event - and this year we are celebrating its 21st year!
Held in the Havelock North Village at Anderson Park, this family community event is run by Havelock North Primary School as one of their main fundraising...
Date: Friday 6 November
Where: Anderson Park, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Andrew Garfield stars as the leader of a ferocious rebellion in this captivating historical drama from the acclaimed director Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Ultimatum, Captain Phillips).
Set in 1381, in the aftermath of the devastating Black Plague, The Uprising centres on an England under the...
Date: Friday 6 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, 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 2026 to Saturday 7 November
Where: Herschell Street, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for the monthly Havelock North Handmade Market in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza 15 Te Mata Road Havelock North between 9am and 1pm.
A great selection of stalls with fantastic products!
You never quite know what you'll find :)
Date: Saturday 4 July to Saturday 1 May 2027
Where: Gibson Courtyard, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Monthly board gaming event in the Mahoe Guide Hall (near New World and Anderson Park in Greenmeadows).
We have a stock of board games but feel free to bring your own!
Event open to everybody - people new to board gaming, die hard board gamers, families, individuals - just come along and...
Date: Saturday 5 September to Saturday 5 December
Where: The Mahoe Guide Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From producer Liam Neeson, this powerful true story of an amateur historian’s tenacious pursuit of truth won the Best Irish Film award at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh.
The film follows Catherine Corless (BAFTA-winner Monica Dolan, Days of the Bagnold Summer) as she begins researching...
Date: Saturday 7 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Michael Stodart
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
- Groove...
Date: Saturday 10 October to Tuesday 29 December
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Seven-time Oscar-nominee Mike Leigh returns with Tender Loving Care, an uplifting story of family that the legendary writer/director says will be his final film.
The film follows a week in the life of Amy (Kate O’Flynn, Widow’s Bay), a dedicated social worker who gives everything she has to...
Date: Saturday 7 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The always-brilliant Bill Nighy stars in 500 Miles, a life-affirming celebration of the human spirit that follows a broken family who are forced to come together when their two young boys run away from home.
After hearing their parents fight, Finn (Roman Griffin Davis, Jojo Rabbit) and Charlie...
Date: Saturday 7 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
As seen on Seven Sharp (TVNZ) and going viral on TikTok, you’re in for a treat! Comedy Hypnotist Haiming Jiang is bringing his hit Comedy Hypnosis Show to your area. Get ready to laugh hysterically – and even join in, if you're up for it! It’s a night of unforgettable fun.
Haiming blends...
Date: Saturday 7 November
Where: The Gaiety Theatre, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The latest film from British cinema royalty Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), Ink charts the rise of Rupert Murdoch’s notorious newspaper The Sun, and the creation of the UK’s tabloid culture.
Guy Pearce (The Brutalist) stars as Murdoch, alongside Jack O’Connell (Sinners)...
Date: Saturday 7 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A big Grand Final rematch with your national champion Central Stags reigniting the rivalry with Canterbury in the new season's Ford Trophy.
It's FREE entry cricket at McLean Park to enjoy Sunday Funday so head along to watch the big hits fly between two star-packed teams! Pack a picnic, enjoy...
Date: Sunday 8 November
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Love and astronomy don’t mix in this refreshing take on the romantic comedy, based on Virginia Woolf’s novel and featuring an all-star cast.
Haley Bennett (Widow Clicquot) plays Katharine Hilbery, an aspiring astronomer who is passionate about two things, and two things only: the stars and...
Date: Sunday 8 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Hastings Music Society looks forward to hosting the following music performers to our November Concert , more details to follow:
Society's Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/share/16D1kkKnoSW/
The HB Community Orchestra &
The "Choralairs" singers
Date & Time: Sunday, 8 November...
Date: Sunday 8 November
Where: St Matthews Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Screen legends Joan Collins and Isabella Rossellini are bringing old Hollywood class to this year’s Festival with My Duchess, from British cinema stalwart Mike Newell (Four Weddings and a Funeral).
Collins plays American socialite Wallis Simpson, whose life changed when she met the future King...
Date: Sunday 8 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
British national treasure Helen Mirren plays The Talented Mr. Ripley author Patricia Highsmith in this deeply intriguing thriller.
A Talent for Murder takes place in 1995, with Highsmith now in her seventies - and in poor health. Retired to her secluded house in the Swiss Alps, the author keeps...
Date: Sunday 8 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Whitetail is a smouldering psychological thriller set in the lush, isolated forests of Southern Ireland.
The film centres on an extraordinary performance from Natasha O’Keeffe (Peaky Blinders) as Jen, a conservation park ranger. Tough as nails, Jen is a formidable presence in her community,...
Date: Sunday 8 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
James McAvoy makes his anticipated directorial debut with this wild true story of two Scottish men pretending to be Americans to achieve their dreams of hip-hop stardom.
Inspired by the real-life tale of Scottish rap duo “Silibil N’ Brains”, California Schemin’ follows lifelong friends...
Date: Tuesday 10 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the creators of Fisherman’s Friends, Mother’s Pride is a heartfelt comedy about a failing pub, a divided community, and a family desperately trying to hold itself together.
The film follows Cal Harley played by Jonno Davies, a washed-up musician haunted by his past success. Returning to...
Date: Tuesday 10 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sir Michael Parkinson, often affectionately known as “Parky”, was one of the most ubiquitous figures on UK Television. This riveting new documentary examines the career and milestones of the man known as “the great British talkshow host.”
How did a miner’s son from working-class...
Date: Tuesday 10 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This witty, light-hearted Irish comedy-drama centres on a Friday night in a small-town cinema, as a series of comic mishaps draws an entire community together in unexpected and touching ways.
Set in the 1980s, Once Upon a Time in a Cinema follows Earl played by Colin Morgan, the owner/manager of...
Date: Wednesday 11 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
British national treasure Helen Mirren plays The Talented Mr. Ripley author Patricia Highsmith in this deeply intriguing thriller.
A Talent for Murder takes place in 1995, with Highsmith now in her seventies - and in poor health. Retired to her secluded house in the Swiss Alps, the author keeps...
Date: Wednesday 11 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The latest film from British cinema royalty Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), Ink charts the rise of Rupert Murdoch’s notorious newspaper The Sun, and the creation of the UK’s tabloid culture.
Guy Pearce (The Brutalist) stars as Murdoch, alongside Jack O’Connell (Sinners)...
Date: Wednesday 11 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Wellington Firebirds come to town to take on your national champion Central Stags in the new season's Ford Trophy.
It's FREE entry cricket all day at McLean Park for this Thursday match so bring your lunch or head in after work to watch the big hits fly between two star-packed teams! Or...
Date: Thursday 12 November
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Set in June 2005, Amanda Whittington's Ladies' Day follows four fish factory workers from Hull—Pearl, Jan, Shelley, and Linda—who ditch their overalls and hairnets to celebrate Pearl's early retirement. They head to Royal Ascot, relocated to York for the year, hoping for glamour and excitement....
Date: Thursday 12 November to Saturday 21 November
Where: Waipukurau Little Theatre, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Get ready for Hastings’ street party of epic proportions!
Taste Hastings returns to the city centre on Friday 13 November, from 5pm to 8.30pm, for an evening of great Hawke’s Bay wine, delicious food and live music, all centred in Heretaunga Street East Block.
More than 25 Hawke’s Bay...
Date: Friday 13 November
Where: East Block CBD, 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...
Date: Friday 13 November
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
You won't want to miss this opportunity to grab a bargain from the numerous goodies we have been donated.
Books
Odd bits of furniture
China
Glassware
Craft Magazines
Glassware
Craft Magazines
Cushions
Generral Bric a Brac
and much much more
Date: Saturday 14 November
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 2026 to Saturday 12 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Snakes on a Train!
All aboard for an unforgettable evening of mystery, comedy and delicious food at the beautiful Maraekakaho Hall!
The elegant Napier Express is steaming through the night when disaster strikes... a passenger is found murdered! With a train full of suspicious characters,...
Date: Saturday 14 November
Where: Maraekakaho Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
**Mana Frequency – Live at Paisley Stage, Napier!**
Wellington's Mana Frequency are bringing their infectious grooves and soulful sounds to Napier's iconic Paisley Stage for a night of great live music.
With a lineup of talented musicians, including powerful vocals, backing singers and a...
Date: Saturday 14 November
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join the festivity and fun at the annual Taikura Fête! A much-loved celebration of community and culture, held in the idyllic surrounds of Taikura Rudolf Steiner School.
Discover an abundance of fun for families of all ages:
~ Get creative with our arts and crafts activities – candle...
Date: Sunday 15 November
Where: Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a beautiful day exploring some of the stunning gardens of Central Hawke’s Bay, while supporting Pukehou School.
Take a leisurely stroll through a collection of beautiful local gardens, discover hidden gems, enjoy the changing spring landscape and gather plenty of inspiration for...
Date: Sunday 15 November
Where: Pukehou School and Local Gardens, Pukehou, Central Hawke's Bay
The choir’s Musical Director, Jane Pierard, says “Constancy sometimes seems to be a rare commodity these days as we live in times of never-ending change. Defined as steadiness, ongoing familiarity such as the regular changes of the seasons or the movement of tides, constancy brings us...
Date: Sunday 15 November
Where: Saint Matthews Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Each year the Linden Singers produce two concerts May and November. We are well into rehearsals now for our November 15th concert.
This not to be missed concert is titled " Never Shaken" songs of Constancy ,Love and Wonder.
The choir’s Musical Director, Jane Pierard, says “Constancy...
Date: Sunday 15 November
Where: St Matthews Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
THE UNOFFICIAL TRIBUTE SHOW - TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift Music
Hawke's Bay’s ‘Taylor’ era is finally here with THE UNOFFICIAL TRIBUTE SHOW - TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift Music coming to Toitoi on 15th November 2026 to recreate all the greatest moments...
Date: Sunday 15 November
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond is a celebration of one of the most enduring songbooks in popular music history - an era when songs were written with heart, soul and honesty, and melodies stayed with you for a lifetime.
This outstanding live production recreates that feeling...
Date: Monday 16 November
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, 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 2026 to Tuesday 15 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The 2026 - 2027 Summer Season of Flaxmere Community Night Market, Movie, and Christmas in the Park events. Food Trucks, stalls, activities, entertainment, music, giveaways and spot prizes.
Date: Thursday 29 October to Thursday 11 March 2027
Where: Flaxmere Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Previously known as the 'Bay Skate Skateboard Competition' - The Bay Skate Shakedown is returning to Hawkes Bay this November!
For the last three years, we’ve combined our infamous bowl competition with our street competition to form an epic two day skateboarding event you won’t want to...
Date: Saturday 21 November to Sunday 22 November
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, 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 to Sunday 22 November
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
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 2026 to Saturday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Snakes on a Train!
All aboard for an unforgettable evening of mystery, comedy and delicious food at the beautiful Clive Hall!
The elegant Napier Express is steaming through the night when disaster strikes... a passenger is found murdered! With a train full of suspicious characters, hidden...
Date: Saturday 21 November
Where: Clive Community Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
With the luxury of time, perhaps a lowered expectation, and a passion for psychedelic soundscapes, Auckland's 'not The Church...but damn close' delivers a sublime, relaxed psychedelia that captures the essence of Australian icons The Church. Auckland's Radio 95bfm summed it up ; "If you've never...
Date: Saturday 21 November
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The celebration is about much more than entertainment. It aims to help children learn Punjabi with pride, strengthen connections between generations, preserve language and heritage, and introduce Punjabi culture to the wider community.
The wider week's programme has also included activities...
Date: Sunday 22 November
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, 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
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Round off the Midday Music series for the year with an hour of irresistible jazz. Hawke's Bay trumpeter James Lowe performs highlights from Claude Bolling's sparkling Toot Suite, alongside a selection of well-loved jazz classics. Full of swing, charm and infectious energy, this uplifting lunchtime...
Date: Wednesday 25 November
Where: Century Theatre, 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
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Common Poet's Society invites you to share the words that have been beating themselves against the inside of your head with your nearest and dearest friends, back in our new home Hastings' Community Arts Centre on Russell Street.
On the last Thursday of every month from 7:30pm we invite writers,...
Date: Thursday 24 September to Thursday 29 April 2027
Where: Arts Inc. Hawke's Bay, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In the spring of 2023, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam opened its doors to the largest Vermeer exhibition in history. The show sold out within days of going on sale. This award-winning film offers you the chance to experience the exhibition of the century on the big screen…
With loans from across...
Date: Thursday 26 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Nau mai, haere mai! Friday November 27 - Save the date. There'll be music, kai and heaps of free fun for the whole whānau. As well as enjoying performances by local kura, come and hear Pereri King, The Lovettes, Boiboi Tevivi Daniel, Brooke Rowe and more. Organised by Tu Tangata Maraenui Trust,...
Date: Friday 27 November
Where: Maraenui Shopping Centre Reserve, 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 28 November
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Snakes on a Train!
All aboard for an unforgettable evening of mystery, comedy and delicious food at the beautiful Te Awanga Hall!
The elegant Napier Express is steaming through the night when disaster strikes... a passenger is found murdered! With a train full of suspicious characters, hidden...
Date: Saturday 28 November
Where: Te Awanga Community Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In the spring of 2023, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam opened its doors to the largest Vermeer exhibition in history. The show sold out within days of going on sale. This award-winning film offers you the chance to experience the exhibition of the century on the big screen…
With loans from across...
Date: Sunday 29 November
Where: Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
AS SEEN ON 7 DAYS
Aussie comedy legend and icon Heath Franklin's Chopper is celebrating his 20th anniversary of making us laugh.
Catch two decades of Chopper's funniest bits and hardest hits, from The Ronnie Johns Half Hour to today, including Harden the F*** Up, The Weather sketch, Shopping...
Date: Sunday 29 November
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, 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: Tuesday 1 September to Thursday 3 December
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 2026 to Tuesday 1 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings District Libraries Summer Sparks Challenge is for children aged 5-12.
The programme runs annually from early December to late January.
What is Summer Sparks? It's a fun set of challenges and activities providing an innovative and dynamic way of encouraging children’s learning and...
Date: Wednesday 2 December to Sunday 24 January 2027
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Do you ever lose yourself in a murder mystery? Do you relish the thrill of uncovering deception and unravelling lies? Maybe you are the master of misdirection… or simply “just an NPC.” Whatever role you play, this is the society where you belong.
We play games like Blood on the Clocktower,...
Date: Wednesday 2 September to Wednesday 16 December
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 7 August to Friday 4 December
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Friday 15 May 2026 to Friday 18 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Ninja Run - NZ's most epic 2.5km inflatable obstacle course - is coming to the Hawkes Bay!
Walk, run or crawl your way over 14 EPIC inflatables spread out over a 2.5 course then step onto the podium for a photo with your Finisher's Medal.
The Ninja Run is travelling NZ on the Summer City...
Date: Friday 4 December to Sunday 6 December
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sanctuary Sounds is a not-for-profit music festival showcasing an eclectic mix of music from all over New Zealand and abroad. The 3 day festival is a true grassroots experience, held on a rural property in Takapau, Central Hawkes Bay, where you will find yourself immersed in music, art, food and...
Date: Friday 4 December to Sunday 6 December
Where: Sanctuary Sounds, Takapau, Central Hawke's Bay
10 years since bowie left us...
If you're a true bowie connoisseur, this is the tribute band for you.
Jam-packed with some of the best local musical talent in nz, and playing all the bowie songs you know and love, spanning all the iconic eras of david bowie.
The absolute bowie tribute is an...
Date: Friday 4 December
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for the monthly Havelock North Handmade Market in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza 15 Te Mata Road Havelock North between 9am and 1pm.
A great selection of stalls with fantastic products!
You never quite know what you'll find :)
Date: Saturday 4 July to Saturday 1 May 2027
Where: Gibson Courtyard, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke's Bay's most curated Christmas market, back for its seventh year.
On Saturday 5 December, more than 100 hand-picked makers, growers and creatives come together under the trees at Waikoko Gardens, Tōmoana Showgrounds in Hastings. Every stall is chosen because what they make is thoughtful,...
Date: Saturday 5 December
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Monthly board gaming event in the Mahoe Guide Hall (near New World and Anderson Park in Greenmeadows).
We have a stock of board games but feel free to bring your own!
Event open to everybody - people new to board gaming, die hard board gamers, families, individuals - just come along and...
Date: Saturday 5 September to Saturday 5 December
Where: The Mahoe Guide Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
New Zealand’s most celebrated boutique gin festival has landed in Hawke's Bay!
Set in the grounds of the beautiful Shed 530 Estate, the rolling hills provide the perfect backdrop for this Gin-on-the-Lawn experience.
On offer is a fantastic line-up of 18+ distillers showcasing a fabulous...
Date: Saturday 5 December
Where: Shed 530 Estate, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Fresh-baked, slow-fermented sourdough bread.
Create Christmas baked goodies made with sourdough.
Farmhouse Kitchen Christmas Crackers
Christmas Stollen
Sourdough Christmas Biscuits
Go home with freshly baked goodies, recipes, some starter and the skills learned to do it yourself!
Related...
Date: Saturday 5 December
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Michael Stodart
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
- Groove...
Date: Saturday 10 October to Tuesday 29 December
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Taradale Sunday Market, Napier's only weekly indoor Market.
With Artisan goods, Fresh Flowers, Metal Art, Steampunk, Sewing, Knitting, Cards, Candles, Crystals, Scentsy, Shoe Charms, Plants, Art, Books, Paintings, Charms, Readings, Horoscope Art, Balms, and so much more.
Stalls may change from...
Date: Sunday 10 May 2026 to Sunday 13 December
Where: The Mahoe Guide Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us on the lawn for five Sundays of great local music, good food, and easy summer afternoons. From 12pm - 4.30pm soak up the sounds from some of Hawke’s Bay’s best acoustic acts while you enjoy a platter, a glass of Church Road wine, and something tasty from one of our favourite Hawkes Bay...
Date: Sunday 1 November to Sunday 7 March 2027
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
FREE admission first-class cricket as the star-studded Central Stags host Otago for a four-day red-ball contest at McLean Park.
The Plunket Shield story began way back in 1907 and is one of the most beautiful and storied trophies in New Zealand sport. It's the training ground for Test cricket...
Date: Monday 7 December to Thursday 10 December
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
He Āria: Translating Meaning invites audiences behind the scenes of a groundbreaking project reimagining the 24 Italian Songs and Arias - foundational repertoire used to train classical singers around the world - in te reo Māori.
Through conversation, live demonstration and performance by...
Date: Thursday 10 December
Where: Century 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 2026 to Saturday 12 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The 2026 - 2027 Summer Season of Flaxmere Community Night Market, Movie, and Christmas in the Park events. Food Trucks, stalls, activities, entertainment, music, giveaways and spot prizes.
Date: Thursday 29 October to Thursday 11 March 2027
Where: Flaxmere Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
FREE admission first-class cricket as the star-studded Central Stags host Auckland for a four-day red-ball contest at McLean Park.
The Plunket Shield story began way back in 1907 and is one of the most beautiful and storied trophies in New Zealand sport. It's the training ground for Test...
Date: Tuesday 15 December to Friday 18 December
Where: McLean Park, 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 2026 to Tuesday 15 December
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 2026 to Saturday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
To celebrate the summer, we return to a much-loved Royal New Zealand Ballet production from 2011: Greg Horsman’s fairytale version of The Sleeping Beauty.
The age-old story of the princess who pricks her finger and falls into an enchanted sleep, only to be wakened by true love, is brought to...
Date: Saturday 19 December to Sunday 20 December
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings District Libraries Summer Sparks Challenge is for children aged 5-12.
The programme runs annually from early December to late January.
What is Summer Sparks? It's a fun set of challenges and activities providing an innovative and dynamic way of encouraging children’s learning and...
Date: Wednesday 2 December to Sunday 24 January 2027
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us on the lawn for five Sundays of great local music, good food, and easy summer afternoons. From 12pm - 4.30pm soak up the sounds from some of Hawke’s Bay’s best acoustic acts while you enjoy a platter, a glass of Church Road wine, and something tasty from one of our favourite Hawkes Bay...
Date: Sunday 1 November to Sunday 7 March 2027
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The 2026 - 2027 Summer Season of Flaxmere Community Night Market, Movie, and Christmas in the Park events. Food Trucks, stalls, activities, entertainment, music, giveaways and spot prizes.
Date: Thursday 29 October to Thursday 11 March 2027
Where: Flaxmere Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Rhys Mathewson is your favourite comedian’s favourite comedian. It turns out a lot of people all over the country have seen him on Taskmaster, but haven't seen him live. Rhys is correcting that mistake and bringing everyone up to speed.
Rhys is bringing all his best jokes in a 2 hour mega...
Date: Friday 22 January 2027
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawkes Bay's only market for secondhand kids stuff is back for another year! 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 23 January 2027 to Saturday 9 October 2027
Where: Taradale Anglican Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready for a joyful celebration of Ireland, filled with lively tunes, beautiful ballads, wonderful artists and plenty of Irish spirit! It’s a Great Day for the Irish brings together the warmth, humour and charm of the Emerald Isle in a concert full of songs we all know and love.
At the...
Date: Wednesday 27 January 2027
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready for a joyful celebration of Ireland, filled with lively tunes, beautiful ballads, wonderful artists and plenty of Irish spirit! It’s a Great Day for the Irish brings together the warmth, humour and charm of the Emerald Isle in a concert full of songs we all know and love.
At the...
Date: Thursday 28 January 2027
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Common Poet's Society invites you to share the words that have been beating themselves against the inside of your head with your nearest and dearest friends, back in our new home Hastings' Community Arts Centre on Russell Street.
On the last Thursday of every month from 7:30pm we invite writers,...
Date: Thursday 24 September to Thursday 29 April 2027
Where: Arts Inc. Hawke's Bay, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for the monthly Havelock North Handmade Market in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza 15 Te Mata Road Havelock North between 9am and 1pm.
A great selection of stalls with fantastic products!
You never quite know what you'll find :)
Date: Saturday 4 July to Saturday 1 May 2027
Where: Gibson Courtyard, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
FREE Waitangi Day entertainment and a special occasion for the Central Hinds taking centre stage for a one-dayer on McLean Park - the first time in 18 years the Hinds have played this format in the stadium!
This is the first of two games this weekend at the same ground against the star-studded...
Date: Saturday 6 February 2027
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
FREE Waitangi Weekend entertainment continues as the Central Hinds return to McLean Park to play the star-studded Auckland Hearts.
This is the second of two one-day games in the national competition this weekend, both are FREE admission all day.
Enjoy the action from the grass banks or the...
Date: Sunday 7 February 2027
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us on the lawn for five Sundays of great local music, good food, and easy summer afternoons. From 12pm - 4.30pm soak up the sounds from some of Hawke’s Bay’s best acoustic acts while you enjoy a platter, a glass of Church Road wine, and something tasty from one of our favourite Hawkes Bay...
Date: Sunday 1 November to Sunday 7 March 2027
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for New Zealand’s largest heritage festival in the Art Deco capital. Over four days, Napier fills with vintage fashion, classic cars, live music, street entertainment and standout events across the city, all set against one of the world’s most complete Art Deco backdrops. Dress up, head...
Date: Thursday 18 February 2027 to Sunday 21 February 2027
Where: The Art Deco Trust, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The 2026 - 2027 Summer Season of Flaxmere Community Night Market, Movie, and Christmas in the Park events. Food Trucks, stalls, activities, entertainment, music, giveaways and spot prizes.
Date: Thursday 29 October to Thursday 11 March 2027
Where: Flaxmere Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Prepare to be swept away by the glamour, passion and extraordinary voices as we pay tribute to some of the world’s greatest divas. Diva Fever is a dazzling celebration of iconic women who have given us unforgettable songs and musical moments that have stood the test of time.
Featuring music...
Date: Wednesday 24 February 2027
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Prepare to be swept away by the glamour, passion and extraordinary voices as we pay tribute to some of the world’s greatest divas. Diva Fever is a dazzling celebration of iconic women who have given us unforgettable songs and musical moments that have stood the test of time.
Featuring music...
Date: Thursday 25 February 2027
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Common Poet's Society invites you to share the words that have been beating themselves against the inside of your head with your nearest and dearest friends, back in our new home Hastings' Community Arts Centre on Russell Street.
On the last Thursday of every month from 7:30pm we invite writers,...
Date: Thursday 24 September to Thursday 29 April 2027
Where: Arts Inc. Hawke's Bay, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Following their highly successful Saturday Night Fever Tour in 2025, the Best of the Bee Gees returns to the Municipal Theatre Napier on Thursday 25th February, to honour the Bee Gees compilation album, “Greatest”.
Very special guests are Nick Endacott-Gibb (Maurice Gibb’s son direct...
Date: Thursday 25 February 2027
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
FREE admission first-class cricket as the star-studded Central Stags host Northern Districts for a four-day red-ball contest at McLean Park. In this clash at the same ground last year, Stags pace bowler Brett Randell took a world record, world first five wickets in five balls in a first-class...
Date: Monday 1 March 2027 to Thursday 4 March 2027
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for the monthly Havelock North Handmade Market in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza 15 Te Mata Road Havelock North between 9am and 1pm.
A great selection of stalls with fantastic products!
You never quite know what you'll find :)
Date: Saturday 4 July to Saturday 1 May 2027
Where: Gibson Courtyard, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us on the lawn for five Sundays of great local music, good food, and easy summer afternoons. From 12pm - 4.30pm soak up the sounds from some of Hawke’s Bay’s best acoustic acts while you enjoy a platter, a glass of Church Road wine, and something tasty from one of our favourite Hawkes Bay...
Date: Sunday 1 November to Sunday 7 March 2027
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The 2026 - 2027 Summer Season of Flaxmere Community Night Market, Movie, and Christmas in the Park events. Food Trucks, stalls, activities, entertainment, music, giveaways and spot prizes.
Date: Thursday 29 October to Thursday 11 March 2027
Where: Flaxmere Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The NZ House & Garden Tours are Aotearoa’s largest charity house tours and have been an inspiration to enthusiasts for well over a decade. Tours provide home and garden enthusiasts with new ideas and experiences, all while supporting the Breast Cancer Foundation and donating more than $100,000...
Date: Friday 12 March 2027 to Saturday 13 March 2027
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at your local Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon™ ! Open to Kiwi kids aged 6 to 15 years. It's a fun and rewarding day out for EVERYONE.
Kids of all sporting abilities swim, cycle, and run their way around age-appropriate courses, either as an individual or as a team of two.
Every...
Date: Wednesday 17 March 2027
Where: Mitre 10 Sports Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Common Poet's Society invites you to share the words that have been beating themselves against the inside of your head with your nearest and dearest friends, back in our new home Hastings' Community Arts Centre on Russell Street.
On the last Thursday of every month from 7:30pm we invite writers,...
Date: Thursday 24 September to Thursday 29 April 2027
Where: Arts Inc. Hawke's Bay, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
ROLL UP, ROLL UP – THE EXTRAVAGANZA FAIR IS BACK!
Celebrating 12 epic years of magical mayhem on the road!
New Zealand’s biggest and most fabulous travelling fair is rolling back into town – and you’re invited!
We’re bringing grassroots charm, vintage flair, and old-school fun to...
Date: Friday 26 March 2027 to Monday 29 March 2027
Where: Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for the monthly Havelock North Handmade Market in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza 15 Te Mata Road Havelock North between 9am and 1pm.
A great selection of stalls with fantastic products!
You never quite know what you'll find :)
Date: Saturday 4 July to Saturday 1 May 2027
Where: Gibson Courtyard, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
After causing laughter lines on the faces of more than 90,000 New Zealanders, acting legend Mark Hadlow ONZM (King Kong, The Hobbit, SNAG) and acclaimed writer and director Gregory Cooper (MAMIL, That Bloody Woman) are getting back in the saddle for one final ride.
WOBIL – Wise Old Bugger In...
Date: Wednesday 21 April 2027
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Back by popular demand! Following a juggernaut New Zealand season, the international comedy phenomenon MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL returns in 2027, bringing the laughter, music and mayhem to even more towns and cities across the country.
Set in a department store, four women meet by chance while...
Date: Wednesday 21 April 2027
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawkes Bay's only market for secondhand kids stuff is back for another year! 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 23 January 2027 to Saturday 9 October 2027
Where: Taradale Anglican Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Common Poet's Society invites you to share the words that have been beating themselves against the inside of your head with your nearest and dearest friends, back in our new home Hastings' Community Arts Centre on Russell Street.
On the last Thursday of every month from 7:30pm we invite writers,...
Date: Thursday 24 September to Thursday 29 April 2027
Where: Arts Inc. Hawke's Bay, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for the monthly Havelock North Handmade Market in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza 15 Te Mata Road Havelock North between 9am and 1pm.
A great selection of stalls with fantastic products!
You never quite know what you'll find :)
Date: Saturday 4 July to Saturday 1 May 2027
Where: Gibson Courtyard, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Step back into the sunshine and optimism of the 1960's with Feelin’ Groovy - a feel-good celebration of friendship, wonderful songs, beautiful harmonies and melodies that never grow old.
This was the era of acoustic guitars, folk, close harmonies and songs that captured the spirit of a...
Date: Wednesday 5 May 2027
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Step back into the sunshine and optimism of the 1960's with Feelin’ Groovy - a feel-good celebration of friendship, wonderful songs, beautiful harmonies and melodies that never grow old.
This was the era of acoustic guitars, folk, close harmonies and songs that captured the spirit of a...
Date: Thursday 6 May 2027
Where: Equippers Church, 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 26 June 2027
Where: The beach, Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawkes Bay's only market for secondhand kids stuff is back for another year! 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 23 January 2027 to Saturday 9 October 2027
Where: Taradale Anglican Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawkes Bay's only market for secondhand kids stuff is back for another year! 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 23 January 2027 to Saturday 9 October 2027
Where: Taradale Anglican Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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