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Find out what Festivals & Lifestyle events are on in Hawke's Bay.
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 27 July to Saturday 18 January
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Turn up the heat by taking part in Hastings District Libraries adults’ winter reading challenge!
Register and report in on the Hastings District Libraries website.
Complete one or more of the 12 challenges we have lined up for you and be in to win!
Every time you complete a challenge,...
Date: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 11 August
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier is 150 years old this year and there are several events planned to celebrate this milestone. In support of the 150-year celebrations, the Taradale Business Association is organising a Taste of Taradale Mid-Winter Cultūra Fest. The festival promises fun for old and young. Festival highlights...
Date: Saturday 27 July
Where: Taradale Town Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're excited to announce a new initiative at Radburnd Cellars with the launch of our Cellar Door Collective!
We've invited three outstanding producers without cellar doors to join @Bostock and ourselves in our beautiful new space- the Stables.
@amoisewines
@chateaugarage
@winesbyjennydobson...
Date: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 29 September
Where: Radburnd Cellars, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Who doesn’t love soup in winter? We’ve got a soup-er month of delicious, soul-soothing soups from your favourite spots around town! Short on time? Street Soup will be popping up every Thursday & Saturday throughout July, for those moments when you just want a grab-n-go fix. Vote for your...
Date: Saturday 27 July
Where: Napier CBD Various Locations, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
¡Únete a esta fiesta latina!
Sumérgete esta noche llena de ritmos vibrantes y una energía inigualable! Te invitamos a celebrar la cultura latina con nosotros, donde la diversión no tiene límites!
Baila al ritmo de salsa, reggaeton, merengue, cumbia, cuarteto.
No te pierdas esta oportunidad...
Date: Saturday 27 July
Where: Napier Tango Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying...
Date: Sunday 28 July to Sunday 12 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Records galore! Bar is open! Entry is free! Vinyl Day at warm and welcoming Urban Winery with Rockstuff Records! Dig the crates, quench your thirst, enjoy the sounds! Highlight Sunday 28th July on your calendar.
The greatest & latest records, the finest wines, the best in beer, beautiful venue,...
Date: Sunday 28 July
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The life of a Russian physician and poet who, although married to another, falls in love with a political activist's wife and experiences hardship during World War I and then the October Revolution.
Director: David Lean
Starring: Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, Geraldine Chaplin
Run Time:...
Date: Sunday 28 July
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
San Francisco private detective Sam Spade takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar and their quest for a priceless statuette, with the stakes rising after his partner is murdered.
Director: John Huston
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Gladys George...
Date: Sunday 28 July
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, 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 30 July to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Believe it or not? Come and enjoy our quiz nights every Tuesday with none other than, the one and only famous and award winning quiz master!! RIGGSY! And that too, absolutely free! Starts 7pm onwards at Good George Napier Taphouse.
Date: Tuesday 30 July
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A new era begins in 2024 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself...
Date: Tuesday 30 July to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
U3A Mah Jong Group meets on Wednesday mornings in the Hastings War Memorial Library.
For more information please contact U3A Hastings.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 31 July to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Turn up the heat by taking part in Hastings District Libraries adults’ winter reading challenge!
Register and report in on the Hastings District Libraries website.
Complete one or more of the 12 challenges we have lined up for you and be in to win!
Every time you complete a challenge,...
Date: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 11 August
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 1 August to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.
Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of...
Date: Thursday 1 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Reignite the memories of your formative years with an extraordinary opportunity that awaits you! Venture back to where your journey began and reconnect with the vibrant school community that shaped your early days.
Prepare for an amazing journey back in time! Starting with a Powhiri. Then, enjoy...
Date: Friday 2 August
Where: William Colenso College, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Welcome one and all to our very first and absolutely exciting Tapas & Gin night!
Come and let your taste buds have as good of a night as you will with 6 superb No.5 house crafted Argentinian, Peruvian or south American mouthfuls of food paired with a sensational taster gin from either Hastings...
Date: Friday 2 August
Where: No.5 Cafe & Larder, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for an unforgettable evening of mixing and mingling at our Gather & Greet event on Friday, August 2nd, starting at 7 pm. We'll be gathering at the School Hall on Arnold Street for an evening filled with laughter, memories, and connections. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted with a welcoming...
Date: Friday 2 August
Where: William Colenso College, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Fun and social dancing with a Scottish style. Two workshops Aug 2nd and 9th ($10, unwaged $5), and a Ceilidh on the 16th ($15, unwaged $10).
No experienced needed.
All dances are taught by Helen and live music is led by Roger.
Date: Friday 2 August to Friday 16 August
Where: Clive Community Hall, 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 27 July to Saturday 18 January
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Havelock Handmade Market will return on the 3rd of February 2024 (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm first Saturday of every month except January). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 3 August to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a good ole fashion community Car Boot Sale! Browse through a wide selection of pre-loved treasures, from clothing to homeware items, all at bargain prices. Whether you're a seller looking to declutter or a buyer in search of finds, our monthly car boot sale has something for everyone....
Date: Saturday 3 August to Saturday 7 December
Where: Hastings Elim Church carpark, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're excited to announce a new initiative at Radburnd Cellars with the launch of our Cellar Door Collective!
We've invited three outstanding producers without cellar doors to join @Bostock and ourselves in our beautiful new space- the Stables.
@amoisewines
@chateaugarage
@winesbyjennydobson...
Date: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 29 September
Where: Radburnd Cellars, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Two singers at the height of their powers—radiant soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor sensation Benjamin Bernheim—come together as the star-crossed lovers in Gounod’s sumptuous Shakespeare adaptation, with Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium to conduct one of the...
Date: Saturday 3 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for the highlight event of the weekend - our Legacy Dinner: Remembering Our Roots! This exclusive evening is dedicated to commemorating our shared history and treasured memories in style. Prepare for an unforgettable experience as we embark on a nostalgic journey down memory lane,...
Date: Saturday 3 August
Where: Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying...
Date: Sunday 28 July to Sunday 12 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Asians in the Bay Awards recognises the significant contribution made by our Asian residents in the social, economic and cultural development of the Hawkes Bay region. Celebrate with us!
There are six awards categories:
Best Asian Business
Best Asian Restaurant
Best Asian Practising...
Date: Monday 5 August
Where: Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Asians in the Bay Awards recognises the significant contribution made by our Asian residents in the social, economic and cultural development of the Hawkes Bay region. Celebrate with us!
There are six awards categories:
Best Asian Business
Best Asian Restaurant
Best Asian Practising...
Date: Monday 5 August
Where: Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, 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 30 July to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 6 August to Tuesday 3 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A new era begins in 2024 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself...
Date: Tuesday 30 July to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
U3A Mah Jong Group meets on Wednesday mornings in the Hastings War Memorial Library.
For more information please contact U3A Hastings.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 31 July to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other and let’s paint a masterpiece!
Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in the heart of Hastings! No previous painting experience necessary. Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going!
...
Date: Wednesday 7 August
Where: Giant Brewing Co., Havelock North, 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 9 August to Friday 20 September
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free Adult Tickets available now!
Ticketing Tiers as follows:
Free Tickets Online until 7th August 2024
Followed by:
~ $4 Adult Tickets online
~ $5 Adult Door Sales
~ Kids U16 don’t need a ticket
Free parking available at the venue.
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Date: Saturday 10 August to Sunday 11 August
Where: Pettigrew Green Arena, 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 10 August to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
On the second Tuesday of most months Association Française de Hawke's Bay shows a French language film at Event Cinema in Havelock North. Beach House Wines is one of our valued sponsors. We sell their wine by the glass at Cine-Club. Your admission includes nibbles of "de la baguette et des...
Date: Tuesday 13 August
Where: Events Cinema Havelock North, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale) plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s (Sherwood) gripping examination of nation and game.
The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game?
With the worst track...
Date: Thursday 15 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 17 August to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Magnolia Ball is a spectacular evening packed with winter sparkle!
Our evening starts from 5.30pm sipping bubbles and soaking up stunning Pacific Ocean views. After capturing the moment with our event photographer it’s time to check out your favourites from the selection of amazing auction...
Date: Saturday 17 August
Where: Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Flaming Mojo is Hawkes Bay's premier Dinner Theatre Company specialising in providing high-quality, interactive entertainment.
Why not add murder to the menu and incorporate an evening of fun and laughter where you become the sleuths to solve the murder during your evening? Feel free to dress-up...
Date: Saturday 17 August
Where: Hygge at Clifton Bay, 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 20 August to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Winning the Special Jury Prize at SXSW this year, Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu’s electric debut launches our festival with a fiery trio of delinquent schoolgirls railing against the colonial system in 1950s New Zealand.
New Zealand in the 1950s was not an especially friendly place for outcasts,...
Date: Wednesday 21 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Driven by a captivating central performance, this unsettling Oscar-nominated classroom thriller thoughtfully probes the grey area of student care versus culpability, and to what degree our systems promote or constrain our humanity.
School can be awkward at the best of times, and confronting...
Date: Thursday 22 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Is “political freedom” worth the cost of familial or social discord? When Bhutan’s king abdicates in favour of democratic reform, a strange series of events unfolds, where the old and the new collide in wondrous fashion.
When young monk Tashi’s lama (Buddhist master) asks him to procure...
Date: Thursday 22 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An energetic re-envisioning of Baroque music through the lens of the fiery female composers whose revolutionary work was concealed throughout history.
“Gloria! is dedicated to all the female composers who, like flowers left to dry, were hidden in between the pages of History.”
Venice,...
Date: Thursday 22 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A corrections officer sees her placid work life thrown into disarray upon the arrival of a new inmate, a mysterious figure from her past, in this sophomore feature from Gustav Möller.
Prison guard Eva (Sidse Babett Knudsen) is at ease with the mundanity of life working the minimum-security...
Date: Thursday 22 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Opus is a starkly intimate, self-performed elegy capturing a dying man’s genius.
If you’ve got no truck with a film featuring little else but a man at his piano, then think again. Filmed just months before Sakamoto’s death at 72, Opus is both a moving performance by a dying man and a...
Date: Friday 23 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Gunge, goons, and girls with unbreakable psychic bonds are your new late-night obsession in this unsettling fable about what happens when you get offered a chance at a fantasy, but choose to settle for reality.
It’s 1998. Owen (Justice Smith) and Maddy (Bridgette Lundy-Paine) are two awkward,...
Date: Friday 23 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Is “political freedom” worth the cost of familial or social discord? When Bhutan’s king abdicates in favour of democratic reform, a strange series of events unfolds, where the old and the new collide in wondrous fashion.
When young monk Tashi’s lama (Buddhist master) asks him to procure...
Date: Friday 23 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Belfast’s own Beastie Boys become unlikely figureheads of the Irish Language Act in this madcap biopic of sex, drugs, and Gaelic rap.
Never has a film had so much fun with Irish indigeneity. Rich Peppiatt’s sophomore feature forgoes the bleak Belfast of car-bombings and sectarian conflict in...
Date: Friday 23 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join the tribe for the 4th annual Hawke's Bay Yoga Festival. Enjoy yoga in the warmth and comfort of the oceanfront Napier Events centre. Take in the 180-degree views of the ocean as you reconnect with body and soul and sample multiple yoga sessions. The Hawke's Bay Yoga Festival weekend offers you...
Date: Saturday 24 August to Sunday 25 August
Where: Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A total of 95 films were submitted for this year’s New Zealand’s Best short film competition. NZIFF Head of Programming, Michael McDonnell, Production and Events Manager Matt Bloomfield, and Marketing Lead – Auckland Amanda Jane Robinson viewed them all to draw up a shortlist of 12, from...
Date: Saturday 24 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A lonely but fiercely determined seventy-year-old widow takes second chance on love in this charming and funny yet politically subversive romance from Iran.
This delicious cinematic confectionery was a huge hit with critics and audiences alike at the 2024 Berlin International Film Festival. With...
Date: Saturday 24 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ryûsuke Hamaguchi follows up his Oscar-winning film Drive My Car with a modern eco-fable that provides a gorgeous meditation on humanity’s relation to nature and an unnerving commentary on the price of progress.
Set in a small rural village a short drive from Tokyo, Evil Does Not Exist...
Date: Saturday 24 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Christchurch-born filmmaker Jonathan Ogilvie returns home for this evocative coming-of-age story that brilliantly captures the feeling of growing up weird in the Garden City. Starring Ed Oxenbould, Márton Csókás and featuring Stella Bennett aka Benee in her acting debut.
Drawing from his own...
Date: Saturday 24 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Gunge, goons, and girls with unbreakable psychic bonds are your new late-night obsession in this unsettling fable about what happens when you get offered a chance at a fantasy, but choose to settle for reality.
It’s 1998. Owen (Justice Smith) and Maddy (Bridgette Lundy-Paine) are two awkward,...
Date: Saturday 24 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Paul Simon is that rare popular artist who has produced vital music across seven decades. Drawing on archives and intimate new footage, this comprehensive documentary examines the creative career of a lifelong seeker.
Of all the pop stars to emerge in the 1960s, none constructed their music more...
Date: Sunday 25 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Driven by a captivating central performance, this unsettling Oscar-nominated classroom thriller thoughtfully probes the grey area of student care versus culpability, and to what degree our systems promote or constrain our humanity.
School can be awkward at the best of times, and confronting...
Date: Sunday 25 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Direct from Competition in Cannes where it scored the Grand Prix, this radiant Indian drama follows two nurses looking for love but finding sisterhood in the vibrant, heaving 20 million plus populace of Mumbai.
The conversation on the female gaze in cinema finds apt material for a case study in...
Date: Sunday 25 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Léa Seydoux and George MacKay’s fatal attraction endures across space and time in Bertrand Bonello’s audacious Lynchian reflection on love and obsession, mixing sci-fi, melodrama, and horror across three different time frames.
Love in the time of AI. Léa Seydoux and George MacKay are...
Date: Sunday 25 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An energetic re-envisioning of Baroque music through the lens of the fiery female composers whose revolutionary work was concealed throughout history.
“Gloria! is dedicated to all the female composers who, like flowers left to dry, were hidden in between the pages of History.”
Venice,...
Date: Monday 26 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Christchurch-born filmmaker Jonathan Ogilvie returns home for this evocative coming-of-age story that brilliantly captures the feeling of growing up weird in the Garden City. Starring Ed Oxenbould, Márton Csókás and featuring Stella Bennett aka Benee in her acting debut.
Drawing from his own...
Date: Monday 26 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“Agent of happiness” Amber sets out on a cross-country road trip surveying the satisfaction of the Bhutanese public, as this crowd-pleasing doco questions whether the Himalayan country really is the happiest place on Earth.
Amber is a government official traversing the mountains of Bhutan,...
Date: Monday 26 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An ex-convict finds redemption in the bond he forms with an unwanted mutt in Guan Hu’s dynamically shot and darkly comic Un Certain Regard Prize winner.
Featuring a canine cast of hundreds as well as a literal zoo-full menagerie of other creatures, the animal wranglers were surely working...
Date: Monday 26 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A lonely but fiercely determined seventy-year-old widow takes second chance on love in this charming and funny yet politically subversive romance from Iran.
This delicious cinematic confectionery was a huge hit with critics and audiences alike at the 2024 Berlin International Film Festival. With...
Date: Tuesday 27 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Direct from Competition in Cannes where it scored the Grand Prix, this radiant Indian drama follows two nurses looking for love but finding sisterhood in the vibrant, heaving 20 million plus populace of Mumbai.
The conversation on the female gaze in cinema finds apt material for a case study in...
Date: Tuesday 27 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Opus is a starkly intimate, self-performed elegy capturing a dying man’s genius.
If you’ve got no truck with a film featuring little else but a man at his piano, then think again. Filmed just months before Sakamoto’s death at 72, Opus is both a moving performance by a dying man and a...
Date: Tuesday 27 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Filmed in Palestine between 2019 and 2023, No Other Land is documentary film performing its calling. An urgent and irresistible reminder as to why we choose to understand the world, and others, through cinema.
Produced by a Palestinian-Israeli collective, No Other Land documents a Palestinian...
Date: Tuesday 27 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Saoirse Ronan brings Amy Liptrot’s award-winning memoir to the screen in this ardently moving portrait of addiction recovery set in the majestic Orkney Islands of Scotland.
Saoirse Ronan, in perhaps her most powerful role yet plays Rona, a recovering alcoholic, in this stunning film adaptation...
Date: Wednesday 28 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Belfast’s own Beastie Boys become unlikely figureheads of the Irish Language Act in this madcap biopic of sex, drugs, and Gaelic rap.
Never has a film had so much fun with Irish indigeneity. Rich Peppiatt’s sophomore feature forgoes the bleak Belfast of car-bombings and sectarian conflict in...
Date: Wednesday 28 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
On the eve of a move towards greater public health data reporting, a medical error throws life into a spin for a respected surgeon and her surgical team; the downward spiral threatening all in her orbit.
Informed consent. Transparency. Evidence-based care. When sickness or injury strikes, we all...
Date: Wednesday 28 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An Iranian judo champ weighs her principles and ambitions against the safety of her family and herself as government forces threaten violence unless she tows the party line, in this riveting political-sports-thriller.
A surprising collaboration between Iranian actress-turned-director Zar Amir...
Date: Wednesday 28 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ryûsuke Hamaguchi follows up his Oscar-winning film Drive My Car with a modern eco-fable that provides a gorgeous meditation on humanity’s relation to nature and an unnerving commentary on the price of progress.
Set in a small rural village a short drive from Tokyo, Evil Does Not Exist...
Date: Thursday 29 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
On the eve of a move towards greater public health data reporting, a medical error throws life into a spin for a respected surgeon and her surgical team; the downward spiral threatening all in her orbit.
Informed consent. Transparency. Evidence-based care. When sickness or injury strikes, we all...
Date: Thursday 29 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An aging aunt must voyage from her rugged Georgian home to cosmopolitan Istanbul in search of an estranged trans niece in this graceful cross-cultural panorama from Levan Akin.
Retired history teacher Lia (Mzia Arabuli) made a deathbed promise to her sister: to track down her niece who, years...
Date: Thursday 29 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A sensitive vampire meets a depressed teenage boy in this deadpan romantic comedy about two loners connecting.
Amélie for goth girls, Ariane Louis-Seize’s debut feature is an endearing tale of life, death, love and blood.
The film follows sensitive teenage vampire Sasha (Sara Montpetit) as...
Date: Thursday 29 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Turning houses into homes for over 30 years!
The Hawke’s Bay Home & Garden Show is packed with over 190 exhibitors you will find all the ideas and information that you need to transform your surroundings into the space you’ve always dreamed of. Be thrilled by the variety, amazed by the...
Date: Friday 30 August to Sunday 1 September
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A conflicted family implodes under pressure as protests spread throughout Iran, Mohammad Rasoulof’s courageous and urgent film delivers a bold middle finger to the totalitarian regime of his homeland.
The Seed of the Sacred Fig received the longest and most emotional standing ovation at the...
Date: Friday 30 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Defying the traditional rock ’n’ roll narrative, this is the story of how a young Australian hard rock band developed a political conscience and brought their audience along with them.
Midnight Oil is not your typical band, so it makes sense that this is not your typical rockumentary. Sex...
Date: Friday 30 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Saoirse Ronan brings Amy Liptrot’s award-winning memoir to the screen in this ardently moving portrait of addiction recovery set in the majestic Orkney Islands of Scotland.
Saoirse Ronan, in perhaps her most powerful role yet plays Rona, a recovering alcoholic, in this stunning film adaptation...
Date: Friday 30 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Even if you’re not a fan of heavy metal, you can’t help but admire Alien Weaponry. If not for their rise to fame on an international scale, then for being the first band of the genre to sing in te reo Māori.
If you think the three tāne that make up the heavy metal band Alien Weaponry are...
Date: Friday 30 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This collection of seven Māori and Pasifika short films has been selected by co-curators Leo Koziol (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Rakaipaaka), Director of the Wairoa Film Festival, and Craig Fasi (Nuie), Director of Pollywood Film Festival.
Support these homegrown films and vote for your favourites...
Date: Saturday 31 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A poignant and beautiful snapshot of grief that asks us, how can you know what to do when the light breaks on the day following a major tragedy?
If you’ve known grief, you’ll know how long the pain lingers, but also how quickly it can come storming into the present. Rúnar Rúnarsson’s...
Date: Saturday 31 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This triptych tale of a family in turmoil is equal parts incredibly moving and scabrously funny, Matthias Glasner’s award-winning drama may be called Dying, but it’s really a celebration of the messiness of life.
“Unabashedly sporting the most inauspicious of titles, a three-hour running...
Date: Saturday 31 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Lucy Lawless makes her directorial debut with a raucous documentary exploring the life of another warrior princess – fierce and fearless Kiwi war photojournalist Margaret Moth.
Margaret Moth worked as a CNN video journalist during the 1990s, known in the industry for her willingness – or...
Date: Saturday 31 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
5 Whiskys from the 5 corners of Scotland
Presented by Joseph Taylor with a vast knowledge and energy of all whisky
Poetry Readings competition created on the night
Bag Pipe parade
Grazing Table with 5 meats
Date: Saturday 31 August
Where: Hygge at Clifton Bay, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An evening of profound connections and spiritual insights await you as Kelvin Cruickshank NZ Medium, along with your loved ones in spirit, allow you to learn “The Language of Spirit.”
As you step into the venue, you’ll enter a realm where the boundaries between the physical and spiritual...
Date: Saturday 31 August
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Brutal, enraging and heartrending, Polish writer-director Agnieszka Holland’s controversial take on the Polish-Belarusian border crisis serves as a startling call to arms in the face of a little-seen humanitarian crisis.
Polish auteur Agnieszka Holland has rarely been as strident or...
Date: Saturday 31 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying...
Date: Sunday 28 July to Sunday 12 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Turning houses into homes for over 30 years!
The Hawke’s Bay Home & Garden Show is packed with over 190 exhibitors you will find all the ideas and information that you need to transform your surroundings into the space you’ve always dreamed of. Be thrilled by the variety, amazed by the...
Date: Friday 30 August to Sunday 1 September
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Starring the late great Harry Dean Stanton in his most iconic role, Wim Wenders’ newly restored modern classic delivers one of the definitive outsider views of America.
Director Wim Wenders (Wings of Desire, Perfect Days) fuses his expertise with the road movie – this was his fifth – and...
Date: Sunday 1 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're excited to announce a new initiative at Radburnd Cellars with the launch of our Cellar Door Collective!
We've invited three outstanding producers without cellar doors to join @Bostock and ourselves in our beautiful new space- the Stables.
@amoisewines
@chateaugarage
@winesbyjennydobson...
Date: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 29 September
Where: Radburnd Cellars, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A conflicted family implodes under pressure as protests spread throughout Iran, Mohammad Rasoulof’s courageous and urgent film delivers a bold middle finger to the totalitarian regime of his homeland.
The Seed of the Sacred Fig received the longest and most emotional standing ovation at the...
Date: Sunday 1 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Defying the traditional rock ’n’ roll narrative, this is the story of how a young Australian hard rock band developed a political conscience and brought their audience along with them.
Midnight Oil is not your typical band, so it makes sense that this is not your typical rockumentary. Sex...
Date: Sunday 1 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
KC Productions presents
Kelvin Cruickshank’s
“The Language of Spirit” Tour
An evening of profound connections and spiritual insights await you as Kelvin Cruickshank NZ Medium, along with your loved ones in spirit, allow you to learn “The Language of Spirit.”
As you step into the...
Date: Sunday 1 September
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
A relentless feminist, body-horror feast, The Substance closes out this year’s festival in style as Coralie Forgeat lays down her marker to take the crown as the new queen of carnage.
Direct from wowing audiences at Cannes, Coralie Forgeat’s magnificent shocker closes out this year’s...
Date: Sunday 1 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, 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 30 July to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 6 August to Tuesday 3 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A new era begins in 2024 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself...
Date: Tuesday 30 July to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
U3A Mah Jong Group meets on Wednesday mornings in the Hastings War Memorial Library.
For more information please contact U3A Hastings.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 31 July to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 1 August to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, 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 9 August to Friday 20 September
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier is 150 years old this year and there are several events planned to celebrate this milestone. In support of the 150-year celebrations and because we can see the light at the end of winter, the Taradale Business Association is organising a Spring GLOW Fest.
Light or glow up and win prizes...
Date: Friday 6 September
Where: Taradale Town Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a good ole fashion community Car Boot Sale! Browse through a wide selection of pre-loved treasures, from clothing to homeware items, all at bargain prices. Whether you're a seller looking to declutter or a buyer in search of finds, our monthly car boot sale has something for everyone....
Date: Saturday 3 August to Saturday 7 December
Where: Hastings Elim Church carpark, 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 27 July to Saturday 18 January
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Havelock Handmade Market will return on the 3rd of February 2024 (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm first Saturday of every month except January). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 3 August to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
On the second Tuesday of most months Association Française de Hawke's Bay shows a French language film at Event Cinema in Havelock North. Beach House Wines is one of our valued sponsors. We sell their wine by the glass at Cine-Club. Your admission includes nibbles of "des baguette et des...
Date: Tuesday 10 September
Where: EVENT Cinemas, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
With the enchanting narrative voice of Helena Bonham Carter, a new exciting cinema production celebrates the 500th anniversary of the birth of the last great artist of the Italian Renaissance. It will explore the rivalry among the most important Venetian artists of the 16th century: Tintoretto,...
Date: Thursday 12 September
Where: MTG 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 10 August to Saturday 14 December
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 20 August to Tuesday 17 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 17 August to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In this three-hour long workshop you will learn how to make Mozzarella, Feta and Haloumi.
You will be taught by Pauline Korevaar of Farmhouse Kitchen. All equipment and ingredients to make cheese are provided. Just bring yourself, no prior experience is required. Light refreshments included. You...
Date: Saturday 21 September
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come and discover the latest travel offers from the top global tour companies and cruise lines, hosted by the team at Travel Expert; Hawke's Bay's premier travel advisors with over 40 years of experience!
Be guided by our expert advice to create your ultimate trip of a lifetime.
* Small Group...
Date: Tuesday 24 September
Where: Toitoi - Shakespeare Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state.
From campaigning at the coalfield to leading the battle to create the National Health Service, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan is often referred to as the...
Date: Thursday 26 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can you track down the T-Rex, the Stegosaurus and more? Grab a form and pencil from a Librarian, go hunting and go in the draw to win prizes.
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...
Date: Saturday 28 September to Sunday 13 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can you track down the T-Rex, the Stegosaurus and more? Grab a form and pencil from a Librarian, go hunting and go in the draw to win prizes.
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...
Date: Saturday 28 September to Saturday 12 October
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can you track down the T-Rex, the Stegosaurus and more? Grab a form and pencil from a Librarian, go hunting and go in the draw to win prizes.
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...
Date: Saturday 28 September to Saturday 12 October
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Welcome to the MWIW community!
Here you can buy and sell preloved, vintage, upcycled and handmade - clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories.
We're indoors at Functions on Hastings (Toitoi) from 10-2 pm.
To see all the stalls and what they're bringing (including sizes), keep an eye out on...
Date: Saturday 28 September
Where: Hastings Sports Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Writer and musician Nick Cave marks his 20,000th day on the planet Earth. Drama and reality combine in a fictitious 24 hours in the life of musician and international cultural icon Nick Cave.
With startlingly frank insights and an intimate portrayal of the artistic process, the film examines...
Date: Sunday 29 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time, the live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads' most memorable songs.
Director: Jonathan Demme
Starring: David Byrne, Bernie Worrell,...
Date: Sunday 29 September
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Calling all dinosaur lovers and budding paleontologists! Join the experts at Legends Unleashed for a thrilling Jurassic journey. Dive deep into the fascinating world of dinosaurs that roamed Aotearoa and beyond. Wear your best dinosaur outfit while you discover fossils and snap photos with Tai the...
Date: Monday 30 September
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, 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 30 July to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can you track down the T-Rex, the Stegosaurus and more? Grab a form and pencil from a Librarian, go hunting and go in the draw to win prizes.
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...
Date: Saturday 28 September to Sunday 13 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can you track down the T-Rex, the Stegosaurus and more? Grab a form and pencil from a Librarian, go hunting and go in the draw to win prizes.
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...
Date: Saturday 28 September to Saturday 12 October
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can you track down the T-Rex, the Stegosaurus and more? Grab a form and pencil from a Librarian, go hunting and go in the draw to win prizes.
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...
Date: Saturday 28 September to Saturday 12 October
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Calling all dinosaur lovers and budding paleontologists! Join the experts at Legends Unleashed for a thrilling Jurassic journey. Dive deep into the fascinating world of dinosaurs that roamed Aotearoa and beyond. Wear your best dinosaur outfit while you discover fossils and snap photos with Tai the...
Date: Tuesday 1 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 6 August to Tuesday 3 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A new era begins in 2024 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself...
Date: Tuesday 30 July to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bring a friend and challenge yourselves in the art of Poi. Make a new pair of poi to take home, custom-made by You!
Suitable for ages 10-12. Registration Required. Please register through the Hastings District Libraries website.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos...
Date: Wednesday 2 October
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
U3A Mah Jong Group meets on Wednesday mornings in the Hastings War Memorial Library.
For more information please contact U3A Hastings.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 31 July to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bring Your Own Device, Please!
Are You an Imposter? Can You Keep the Secret from Us? We Did It Irl, Now Let's Do It the Original Way! Bring Your Own Device with Among Us Downloaded, and Let's Play!
Suitable for Ages 13-18. Registration Required. Please Register Through the Hastings District...
Date: Wednesday 2 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 1 August to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can you make the Makey Makeys make, wrangle our Spheros and Ozobots, or make sense of the BrainBox instructions? We have a new toy too; Connetix - magnetic shapes you can use to build to your hearts content. At this drop in session you can tinker around with all our tech.
Suitable for ages 5+.
...
Date: Thursday 3 October
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
With MakeDo kits in hand, architects of all ages and stages can design and build a majestic castle. Will it have towering turrets? Secret passages? The possibilities are endless!
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during...
Date: Friday 4 October
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a good ole fashion community Car Boot Sale! Browse through a wide selection of pre-loved treasures, from clothing to homeware items, all at bargain prices. Whether you're a seller looking to declutter or a buyer in search of finds, our monthly car boot sale has something for everyone....
Date: Saturday 3 August to Saturday 7 December
Where: Hastings Elim Church carpark, 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 27 July to Saturday 18 January
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Havelock Handmade Market will return on the 3rd of February 2024 (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm first Saturday of every month except January). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 3 August to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell brings a vital new production of one of opera’s most enduringly powerful works, reinvigorating the classic story with a staging that moves the action to the modern day and finds at the heart of the drama issues that could not be more relevant today:...
Date: Saturday 5 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying...
Date: Sunday 28 July to Sunday 12 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bring Your Own Device, Please!
Are You an Imposter? Can You Keep the Secret from Us? We Did It Irl, Now Let's Do It the Original Way! Bring Your Own Device with Among Us Downloaded, and Let's Play!
Suitable for Ages 10-12. Registration Required. Please Register Through the Hastings District...
Date: Sunday 6 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can you make the Makey Makeys make, wrangle our Spheros and Ozobots, or make sense of the BrainBox instructions? We have a new toy too; Connetix - magnetic shapes you can use to build to your hearts content. At this drop in session you can tinker around with all our tech.
Suitable for ages 5+.
...
Date: Monday 7 October
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Make a print using the sun?! Join us to learn some cool science and take home a printed image.
Suitable for ages 13-18. Registration Required. Please register through the Hastings District Libraries website.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording...
Date: Tuesday 8 October
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Gather your crew to compete in a series of fun-filled races that will test your team work, creativity and problem solving skills. Do you have what it takes?
Suitable for ages 5+.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes...
Date: Wednesday 9 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can you make the Makey Makeys make, wrangle our Spheros and Ozobots, or make sense of the BrainBox instructions? We have a new toy too; Connetix - magnetic shapes you can use to build to your hearts content. At this drop in session you can tinker around with all our tech.
Suitable for ages 5+.
...
Date: Thursday 10 October
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Directed by Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), Frankenstein features Benedict Cumberbatch (Hamlet, BBC’s Sherlock) and Jonny Lee Miller (Elementary, Trainspotting) alternating between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and his creation.
Childlike in his...
Date: Thursday 10 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
No scripts, no rehearsals - just pure fun! Get ready for a laughter filled morning with a lineup of interactive improv games that will spark your imagination and boost your confidence.
Suitable for ages 10-12. Registration Required. Please register through the Hastings District Libraries...
Date: Friday 11 October
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, 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 10 August to Saturday 14 December
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 20 August to Tuesday 17 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 17 August to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a good ole fashion community Car Boot Sale! Browse through a wide selection of pre-loved treasures, from clothing to homeware items, all at bargain prices. Whether you're a seller looking to declutter or a buyer in search of finds, our monthly car boot sale has something for everyone....
Date: Saturday 3 August to Saturday 7 December
Where: Hastings Elim Church carpark, 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 27 July to Saturday 18 January
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Havelock Handmade Market will return on the 3rd of February 2024 (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm first Saturday of every month except January). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 3 August to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ancient Babylon comes to life in this classic Met staging of biblical proportions. Baritone George Gagnidze portrays Nabucco, the King of Babylon, who is supernaturally driven mad when he proclaims himself God, then restored to health when he repents alongside soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska,...
Date: Saturday 2 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Welcome to Biz Babes Hawkes Bay! These events are to be held twice a year, Mid Winter, and end of year Christmas Do. Targeted at women that are sole business owners in the Health, Wellness, Beauty, Fashion, and Arts industry. All the gals that spend their life's making others feel fabulous! A...
Date: Saturday 2 November
Where: Madame Social, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying...
Date: Sunday 28 July to Sunday 12 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, 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 30 July to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 6 August to Tuesday 3 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A new era begins in 2024 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself...
Date: Tuesday 30 July to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
U3A Mah Jong Group meets on Wednesday mornings in the Hastings War Memorial Library.
For more information please contact U3A Hastings.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 31 July to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 1 August to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Bayleys Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards is New Zealand’s longest running regional competition and is proudly owned and managed by the Hawke’s Bay A&P Society.
Hawke's Bay has been announced as a Great Wine Capital of the World, confirming the region's reputation as New Zealand's Food and Wine...
Date: Thursday 7 November
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Beauty, creativity, genius: the Renaissance Florence of Lorenzo de' Medici was a powerhouse of art and culture. Among countless shops and government buildings, there was endless beauty coexisting with the dark side of the city, made up of power struggles, plots, intrigues and brutal violence.
...
Date: Thursday 7 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Hawke's Bay Heritage Awards are our opportunity to recognise and celebrate those whose talents and energies preserve our cultural heritage and inspire us to connect with our past, so that we can all feel more confident in our future. The people who called Te Matau-a-Māui / Hawke's Bay home in...
Date: Friday 8 November
Where: Napier War Memorial Centre, 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 10 August to Saturday 14 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 17 August to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Enchanted Ball supporting Te Mata Park
Saturday 16 November, 2024
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Don't miss out on the highly anticipated Enchanted Ball, supporting Te Mata Park. In 2019, 2020, 202, 2022, and 2023, this enchanting event will hit...
Date: Saturday 16 November
Where: Havelock North isite, Havelock North, 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 20 August to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HARVEST Hawke's Bay will once again celebrate Hawke's Bay, NZ's Food & Wine Country. Taking place from 11am to 5pm on Saturday 23rd November 2024 in a spectacular, secluded setting in the Tuki Tuki Valley visitors will get to enjoy...
Eighteen wineries paired with nine eateries offer festival...
Date: Saturday 23 November
Where: Tuki Tuki Riverside, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying...
Date: Sunday 28 July to Sunday 12 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, 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 30 July to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 6 August to Tuesday 3 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A new era begins in 2024 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself...
Date: Tuesday 30 July to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
U3A Mah Jong Group meets on Wednesday mornings in the Hastings War Memorial Library.
For more information please contact U3A Hastings.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 31 July to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 1 August to Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in this fierce and funny new play.
1964: Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under John Gielgud’s...
Date: Thursday 5 December
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, 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 6 December to Sunday 8 December
Where: Sanctuary Sounds, Takapau, Central Hawke's Bay
Join us for a good ole fashion community Car Boot Sale! Browse through a wide selection of pre-loved treasures, from clothing to homeware items, all at bargain prices. Whether you're a seller looking to declutter or a buyer in search of finds, our monthly car boot sale has something for everyone....
Date: Saturday 3 August to Saturday 7 December
Where: Hastings Elim Church carpark, 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 27 July to Saturday 18 January
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Havelock Handmade Market will return on the 3rd of February 2024 (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm first Saturday of every month except January). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 3 August to Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a fun-filled family day to get in the spirit of Christmas. Visit Santa's grotto and take your photo with Santa. Gloucester street will be filled with entertainment including yummy local food, face painting, bouncy castles, big bubbles and you can try your hand at street art or making...
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: ANZ Taradale, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Wonder Markets - Crafting Community, Creating Wonder.
Nestled in the picturesque Waikoko Gardens at the Hawke's Bay Showgrounds, Wonder Markets have become a celebration of local craftsmanship. With over 90 meticulously curated stalls, each offering unique, handcrafted treasures, the market...
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: Waikoko Gardens, 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 10 August to Saturday 14 December
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 20 August to Tuesday 17 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 17 August to Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, 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 27 July to Saturday 18 January
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying...
Date: Sunday 28 July to Sunday 12 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, 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 30 July to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, 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 30 July to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Agri-innovators, top-flight speakers and two full days of networking are the promise of the 2025 East Coast Farming Expo.
The two day event (February 19 -20) is aimed at East Coast sheep and beef farmers. It’s touted as a chance to fill one’s cup with a focus on reconnection, education and a...
Date: Wednesday 19 February to Thursday 20 February
Where: Wairoa Racecourse, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Discover fresh, practical ideas that enhance both your living spaces, your lifestyle and your well being at the Hawke’s Bay Better Home and Living Show! Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to make eco inspired changes the Hawke’s Bay Better Home and Living Show has everything you...
Date: Friday 28 March to Sunday 30 March
Where: Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, 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 21 June
Where: The beach, Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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