
Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo
The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display.
Bring your whanau to MTG – it’s free!
Kō Waka Kōrero Māori hei whakaaturanga kia...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Silver, valued for its rarity and attractive lustre, has for centuries been mined and formed into an extensive range of domestic, personal, religious, and ceremonial objects.
Silver is one of the most versatile and singular precious metals: it is malleable and ductile and has a relatively low...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In Chromacade, rainbow coloured strokes seem to vibrate on a field of luminous green.
Exploring the relationship between shiny rainbow coloured ceramic pieces and the matte fluorescent surface, van Hasselt delights in the buzz created at the edges of the extrusions. Here colour and pattern give...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 8 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A visit to Marineland was always something special, a treat, an adventure - the first on the agenda when visiting family or holidaying in Hawke's Bay. This exhibition tells the story from beginning to end, from the fun times through to the controversy and the eventual closure.
Marineland opened...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 17 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Born, raised and educated in Saigon, Việt Nam, Minh Ta, her husband Au, and daughter Lily fled their homeland in early 1977, shortly after the Communist takeover.
After a perilous journey aboard one of Au’s cargo boats, the family arrived in Thailand where they spent eight months in a...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 29 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey
At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition shows a history of people and places of Ngāti Kahungunu, telling stories of their time and the events that shaped Te Matau-a-Māui into the region of Hawke’s Bay, events that also helped to shape Aotearoa into New Zealand.
Kahungunu was a peaceful man, a producer, provider,...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Taku Huia Kaimanawa
Fiona Pardington
(Ngāi Tahu, Kati Mamoe and Ngāti Kahungunu, Clan Cameron of Erracht)
Ko te tangi a te manu
Hui, hui, hui hui mai
Huia i runga
Huia i raro
Huia i roto
Huia i waho
Huia te muka tangata mai Hawaiki
The sacred huia bird is a powerful reminder of the...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 3 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Making a Mark: The Work of Fane Flaws celebrates Fane’s unerring commitment to creativity that lifts us out of the humdrum and recognises that whatever he was making, be it television commercials, books for kids, music videos or songs, Fane’s work radiated a spirit that was much bigger than any...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 10 September
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
27 May – 20 Aug 2023
An exploration into creating designs based on traditional kōwhaiwhai and heke patterns which are intentionally linked to whakapapa.
Design Kahungunu is an opportunity for Iwi Toi Kahungunu artists to come together to explore traditional styles and, in doing so, develop...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 20 August
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In 2009, Taupo-based professional photographer Jeremy Bright was travelling on assignment through to the Wairarapa when, by chance, he drove past the old Waipukurau Hospital - a group of disused buildings on Porangahau Road. This discovery sparked a decade's worth of regular visits photographing...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Thursday 10 August
Where: CHB Museum, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Evan Woodruffe creates lively painterly environments. His visual language has been likened to ‘mapping’ – creating luscious surfaces and abstract landscapes with multiple points of departure for viewers.
No Straight Lines pursues dialogues between painting and our everyday surroundings,...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 16 July
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Two New Zealand one-act plays on the same night!
Elevator
by Jess Sayer
Directed by Brylee Lamb
The story of three women, each with a very dangerous secret.
"While the first reveal of the play is somewhat obvious, the second is much more left field, though fairly justified. However, it is...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Saturday 17 June
Where: Napier Little Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Little Theatre is in trouble. The membership has dwindled to four - the audiences aren't much bigger - and if they don't come up with some rent money soon, they're going to be thrown out.
"There's only one thing that sells tickets these days" argues Gordon the Chairman. "Sex!".
Thus begins...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Saturday 10 June
Where: Waipukurau Little Theatre, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Tin Town was the community hub and ‘shopping centre’ created by the community in the immediate aftermath of the 1931 Napier earthquake. Our recreation of Tin Town is a must-see for history buffs and anyone interested in learning more about the incredible resilience of our community.
Date: Friday 9 June to Friday 30 June
Where: The Faraday Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Massive Theatre Company, an award-winning theatre company from Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, at their free Foundations Workshop for rangatahi aged 14-25 years old at Toitoi: Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre in June.
Massive’s workshops build performance skills, confidence and creativity,...
Date: Friday 9 June to Sunday 11 June
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Shakespeare’s greatest love story returns to the Royal New Zealand Ballet in May 2023, in a passionate re-telling choreographed by Andrea Schermoly (Stand to Reason, Within Without).
Exquisite sets and costumes by Academy Award-winning designer James Acheson (The Last Emperor, Dangerous...
Date: Friday 9 June to Saturday 10 June
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Rude Boyz bringing back the roots to where it all started - the legendary and historic music venue The Cabana Napier.
They always bring the party atmosphere to their gigs and draw an eclectic crowd of people who come to grove, dance and party to the reggae vibes.
Date: Saturday 10 June
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Dusty Rhodes and the Bluesmobile began in 1987 born from the seeds of 2 legendary Hawkes Bay bands, Bluebeard and The Hoochie Coochie Blues band. Members share a passion for blues and blues/rock music and while the band has had some personnel changes over the years the core of: Dusty Rhodes and Tim...
Date: Saturday 10 June
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
UPCOMING CONCERTS Door charge $5.00 cash
12 March Hope In Our Hearts Concert: cash koha donation, proceeds to HB Disaster Relief Trust Fund
9 April Choralairs and guests
14 May Youth Orchestra
11 June Youth
9 July Local...
Date: Sunday 11 June to Sunday 12 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, 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: Tuesday 13 June to Tuesday 19 September
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Te Wao Tapu Nui & the Flight of Scotty is an original story written and directed by Sean Boston.
It follows Scotty's journey through Frimley Primary School and along the way he meets various characters such as Tuna, Patiki and Kereru who come to life from the schools Pou, Te Wao Tapu Nui. They...
Date: Tuesday 13 June to Wednesday 14 June
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Storytime
When: Tuesdays, 11am Where: Taradale Library
Storytime is a half-hour - forty-five-minute programme of songs and various picture books from our collection being read. Some of our Storytimes are themed and either a craft or an activity accompanies them. Suitable for preschoolers and...
Date: Tuesday 13 June to Tuesday 19 September
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
See the Hawke’s Bay Art Guide come to life!
Join us to celebrate the work of our Art Guide creatives in this year’s incredible showcase, which doubles as a celebration as we launch our 2023 Hawke’s Bay Art Guide.
Our guide is a collaboration between Creative Arts Napier and Arts Inc...
Date: Thursday 15 June
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Five-piece band founded by Ninja, Laughton Kora (Kora, Fly My Pretties). Kora has always been interested in the theatrics of performance through sound.
A Heavy Galatic Funk experience with groove based narratives. Black Comet has become a vessel for experimenting and pushing the ideas of current...
Date: Thursday 15 June
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come join us for happy hour specials from 5pm - 7pm and stick around for a free live acoustic set with Greg Conrad from 6pm - 8pm.
Hailing from the great windy city of Chicago, Greg Conrad has sang and played his guitar all over the United States and on cruise ships before landing here in Napier...
Date: Friday 16 June
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A monumental programme featuring cornerstone works of the violin and piano repertoire. Menzies and Endres, both renowned soloists, come together to impress their own mastery on these giants. The virtuosic duo invites audiences in to find new and exciting ways of experiencing well-known works in a...
Date: Friday 16 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We’re back with our hit show, it’s On 2 the spot!
Be prepared for new song choices, new costume choices, but the same amount of fun from the Boombfunk performers. Come and join us for a somewhat impromptu, and immersive burlesque and variety experience. We will need the audience to help...
Date: Friday 16 June
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A fun night of happy happy music and absolutely no hassles.
Dance on the big stage with amazing lights and Lasers.
first 50 Tickets just $10
Happy Happy Music:
In the Navy By Village People
Dance, Dance, Dance By Chic
Born to Be Alive By Patrick Hernandez
Love Machine By Supermax
Hot...
Date: Saturday 17 June
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawkes Bay's favourite reggae band returns to “Rock the Room” with some great reggae riddims and good vibes.
They always attract an eclectic audience of people young and old of different ethnicities and cultures. The Rude Boyz play the classics of Jamaican reggae as well as some NZ reggae...
Date: Saturday 17 June
Where: The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Big Sing is an annual Choral Showcase featuring 20 student choirs from East Coast Secondary schools.
Come along and support over 500 local rangatahi at the Gala Concert.
Date: Wednesday 21 June
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The much-loved Glow Show is back!
82,000 Kiwi kids have already seen these innovative, glow-in-the-dark giant puppet shows, which are an absolute favourite for parents and tamariki. The Glow Show’s latest storytelling bonanza is at a venue near you, this June and July.
It’s the Wonderland...
Date: Friday 23 June
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Hawkes Bay Regional Final of Smokefreerockquest, New Zealand's nationwide, live, original music, youth event giving young musicians the opportunity to perform live in a professional setting, in venues from Northland to Southland. Smokefreerockquest 2023, powered by Rockshop, aims to motivate...
Date: Friday 23 June
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We invite you to a night to remember as we rap, sing and bump our way through the classics of the 90's Hip Hop and Rnb
Our Gospel Tribute concert is laced with uplifting vibes and laughs the whole night through.
There will be prizes for best dressed and a FREE HANGI for the first 100...
Date: Saturday 24 June
Where: Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
"Hi, I'm Zoë" is off to Edinburgh Fringe!!!
This show is an Edinburgh Fringe Fundraiser!
Koha at the door (min of $10)
What’s a woman looking for love to do in the 21st century? "Hi, I'm Zoë..." takes a comedic look at the tragedy of modern dating.
Tinder expert Zoë has gone the...
Date: Thursday 29 June
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Creative Arts Napier are pleased to introduce Sue Robertson with her exhibition ‘Sea Moods’ coming to our foyer gallery this June.
Hawke’s Bay local Sue is a self taught artist who works from her home studio. She works with a variety of mediums including watercolours, pencil and acrylics...
Date: Friday 30 June
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Are you a parent or caregiver?
Fancy a really good laugh?
We're bringing New Zealand's premier parent and baby comedy club to Napier.
A daytime comedy gig designed for parents, grandparents, uncles, and aunties welcome, as long as accompanied by a baby!
We're not phased by screaming...
Date: Friday 30 June
Where: Arthur Richards Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An Exhibition that will immerse you in the beauty and majesty of the New Zealand bush
A tactile exhibition blends imagination, skill and creative flair, ‘Ngahere – The Bush of Aotearoa’ brings together some of New Zealand’s most talented weavers. Featuring over 45 stunning artworks,...
Date: Friday 30 June to Thursday 20 July
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Boyd-Dunlop Gallery proudly presents “Rubber Soul”, a retrospective exhibition of Mambo sketches, prints and posters from the hyperactive imagination of New Zealand born artist Jim Mitchell.
100% Mambo launched in Redfern, Australia in 1984 and owed much of it’s success to a group of...
Date: Friday 30 June to Tuesday 8 August
Where: Boyd-Dunlop Gallery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
PEAK COMEDY HAS SOLD OUT FOR APRIL MAY AND JUNE!
Tickets are available for our July 21st Show, book now.
Tickets are now available for August, September and October.
Finish your working week with a naughty laugh and relax into the weekend.
Peak Comedy presents a handful of the best...
Date: Friday 30 June to Friday 21 July
Where: Peak House, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo
The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display.
Bring your whanau to MTG – it’s free!
Kō Waka Kōrero Māori hei whakaaturanga kia...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Silver, valued for its rarity and attractive lustre, has for centuries been mined and formed into an extensive range of domestic, personal, religious, and ceremonial objects.
Silver is one of the most versatile and singular precious metals: it is malleable and ductile and has a relatively low...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In Chromacade, rainbow coloured strokes seem to vibrate on a field of luminous green.
Exploring the relationship between shiny rainbow coloured ceramic pieces and the matte fluorescent surface, van Hasselt delights in the buzz created at the edges of the extrusions. Here colour and pattern give...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 8 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A visit to Marineland was always something special, a treat, an adventure - the first on the agenda when visiting family or holidaying in Hawke's Bay. This exhibition tells the story from beginning to end, from the fun times through to the controversy and the eventual closure.
Marineland opened...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 17 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Born, raised and educated in Saigon, Việt Nam, Minh Ta, her husband Au, and daughter Lily fled their homeland in early 1977, shortly after the Communist takeover.
After a perilous journey aboard one of Au’s cargo boats, the family arrived in Thailand where they spent eight months in a...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 29 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey
At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition shows a history of people and places of Ngāti Kahungunu, telling stories of their time and the events that shaped Te Matau-a-Māui into the region of Hawke’s Bay, events that also helped to shape Aotearoa into New Zealand.
Kahungunu was a peaceful man, a producer, provider,...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Taku Huia Kaimanawa
Fiona Pardington
(Ngāi Tahu, Kati Mamoe and Ngāti Kahungunu, Clan Cameron of Erracht)
Ko te tangi a te manu
Hui, hui, hui hui mai
Huia i runga
Huia i raro
Huia i roto
Huia i waho
Huia te muka tangata mai Hawaiki
The sacred huia bird is a powerful reminder of the...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 3 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Making a Mark: The Work of Fane Flaws celebrates Fane’s unerring commitment to creativity that lifts us out of the humdrum and recognises that whatever he was making, be it television commercials, books for kids, music videos or songs, Fane’s work radiated a spirit that was much bigger than any...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 10 September
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
27 May – 20 Aug 2023
An exploration into creating designs based on traditional kōwhaiwhai and heke patterns which are intentionally linked to whakapapa.
Design Kahungunu is an opportunity for Iwi Toi Kahungunu artists to come together to explore traditional styles and, in doing so, develop...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 20 August
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Boyd-Dunlop Gallery proudly presents “Rubber Soul”, a retrospective exhibition of Mambo sketches, prints and posters from the hyperactive imagination of New Zealand born artist Jim Mitchell.
100% Mambo launched in Redfern, Australia in 1984 and owed much of it’s success to a group of...
Date: Friday 30 June to Tuesday 8 August
Where: Boyd-Dunlop Gallery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In 2009, Taupo-based professional photographer Jeremy Bright was travelling on assignment through to the Wairarapa when, by chance, he drove past the old Waipukurau Hospital - a group of disused buildings on Porangahau Road. This discovery sparked a decade's worth of regular visits photographing...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Thursday 10 August
Where: CHB Museum, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Evan Woodruffe creates lively painterly environments. His visual language has been likened to ‘mapping’ – creating luscious surfaces and abstract landscapes with multiple points of departure for viewers.
No Straight Lines pursues dialogues between painting and our everyday surroundings,...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 16 July
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
30 Saturday Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the Summer season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- Shirt & Skirt
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
- Ben Throp
- Scarlett Eden
Kickback and relax...
Date: Saturday 1 July to Saturday 16 September
Where: Abbey Cellars Winery & Brewpub, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get up offa that thing and come join us for a night of connection, music and dance at the lush Crab Farm Winery.
Sneeky has gathered some of her special friends to come along for this exclusive evening, including the adorable Scarlet Eden, the sexy SS61 and the smooth House of Beats... more...
Date: Saturday 1 July
Where: Crab Farm Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
New Zealand's premier comedy competition. Raw Comedy Quest is back.
The stepping stone for many New Zealand comedians, the Raw Comedy Quest has brought forth new comedy talent from across the country, with regional finals in Christchurch, Wellington, Palmerston North and the national final in...
Date: Saturday 1 July
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Flaxmere Book Chat Group meets at Flaxmere Library every second Tuesday, 10.30 - 11.30am. All welcome!
You can also check out our Readers' Blog to read some reviews of books enjoyed by the group.
We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Tuesday 4 July to Tuesday 19 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Summerset Retirement Villages are proud to be sponsoring Dementia Hawkes Bay first ever charity ball and auction.
This event will be held at the Toitoi Assembly Ballroom where you can enjoy the atmosphere of the Edwardian Neo-Baroque architecture.
We have guest speaker Wendyl Nissen, MC...
Date: Friday 7 July
Where: Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An evening of poetry and music focused on the topic of everyday solidarities.
Singers and Bands coming from Auckland to perform a live concert in Napier.
Discounted tickets for groups and families.
Date: Friday 7 July
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Welcome to the Open Call Competition! Performers from all areas and genres have have applied, and these are the ones that made the cut!
This time we have gathered the bravest and boldest performers, ready to dazzle us under the spotlights. They will bring their best act to the Paisley Stage...
Date: Friday 7 July
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Francis Hick’s and Thomas Tanner’s creation – Hastings
Hastings first sections to form a township went on sale on 8 July 1873.
In order to commemorate this event and Hastings 150th birthday – historian Michael Fowler will be taking a tour around the east side of the Heretaunga Street...
Date: Saturday 8 July
Where: Hastings isite, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
At long last, Mitch James is hitting the road this winter announcing his first ever global tour including a whopping 13-date tour throughout New Zealand, his first headline shows in his homeland in four years.
Touring in celebration of his sophomore album patience which was released last...
Date: Saturday 8 July
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
UPCOMING CONCERTS Door charge $5.00 cash
12 March Hope In Our Hearts Concert: cash koha donation, proceeds to HB Disaster Relief Trust Fund
9 April Choralairs and guests
14 May Youth Orchestra
11 June Youth
9 July Local...
Date: Sunday 11 June to Sunday 12 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come sing with us for a fabulous weekend with Tony Backhouse. Tony brings fantastic musical talents and teaching skills to get everyone singing and having fun. Tony is a world renown choir and workshop leader who will have you singing your heart out. This is a great opportunity for beginners...
Date: Saturday 15 July to Sunday 16 July
Where: Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
New Zealand music icon Bic Runga will travel the country this July celebrating the 20 year anniversary since the release of her eleven-time platinum, best-selling album Beautiful Collision.
Bic will play the record in full at each concert, kicking off in Hastings’ Toitoi Opera House on...
Date: Saturday 15 July
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Gold Dust Woman brings The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac.
Celebrating over 45 years of this timeless music, come along and reminisce to all your favourite songs from the 70's, 80's, and 90's.
Rachel Williams the Gold Dust Woman who sounds and looks just like Stevie herself teams up with an...
Date: Saturday 15 July
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, 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: Tuesday 13 June to Tuesday 19 September
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Storytime
When: Tuesdays, 11am Where: Taradale Library
Storytime is a half-hour - forty-five-minute programme of songs and various picture books from our collection being read. Some of our Storytimes are themed and either a craft or an activity accompanies them. Suitable for preschoolers and...
Date: Tuesday 13 June to Tuesday 19 September
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We invite you to join us for a celebration of Creedence Clearwater Revival, as we walk through the life and music of one of the world’s most iconic bands – from the songs they wrote, to the songs covered, to the songs they wrote for others.
From their album debut in 1968 to their last album...
Date: Tuesday 18 July
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Curtain up! Light the lights! From Broadway to Westend is here to take you to new heights as we present the greatest songs from the greatest musical theatre stages in the world. Let Operatunity’s stars entertain you with numbers by Rodgers & Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd-Webber, Lerner & Loewe, and...
Date: Wednesday 19 July
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An Exhibition that will immerse you in the beauty and majesty of the New Zealand bush
A tactile exhibition blends imagination, skill and creative flair, ‘Ngahere – The Bush of Aotearoa’ brings together some of New Zealand’s most talented weavers. Featuring over 45 stunning artworks,...
Date: Friday 30 June to Thursday 20 July
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
PEAK COMEDY HAS SOLD OUT FOR APRIL MAY AND JUNE!
Tickets are available for our July 21st Show, book now.
Tickets are now available for August, September and October.
Finish your working week with a naughty laugh and relax into the weekend.
Peak Comedy presents a handful of the best...
Date: Friday 30 June to Friday 21 July
Where: Peak House, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Programme
Franz Schubert (arr. Elliot Vaughan) | Der Tod und das Mädchen for string quartet
Franz Schubert | String Quartet No 14 in D minor, D 810 'Death and the Maiden'
Robert Schumann (arr. Elliot Vaughan) | Du bist wie eine Blume for string quartet and piano
Robert Schumann | Piano Quintet...
Date: Tuesday 25 July
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke’s Bay Comedy presents the Bay’s best upcoming and semi-pro comedians.
MC’d by Hastings’ Karen Leslie and Lil Sarah, you’ll see all the rising stars of the local comedy scene.
No matter what your sense of humour is, you’re guaranteed laughs aplenty in this hour-long...
Date: Saturday 29 July
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Devilskin - Let Me Breathe NZ Tour 2023
Jennie, Nic, Paul and Nail are positively excited and looking forward to getting back out on tour to connect with their passionate Kiwi audience.
Anyone who has seen the band live can attest they have a very special and unique bond with their fans, a...
Date: Saturday 29 July
Where: Bev Ridges on York, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo
The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display.
Bring your whanau to MTG – it’s free!
Kō Waka Kōrero Māori hei whakaaturanga kia...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Silver, valued for its rarity and attractive lustre, has for centuries been mined and formed into an extensive range of domestic, personal, religious, and ceremonial objects.
Silver is one of the most versatile and singular precious metals: it is malleable and ductile and has a relatively low...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In Chromacade, rainbow coloured strokes seem to vibrate on a field of luminous green.
Exploring the relationship between shiny rainbow coloured ceramic pieces and the matte fluorescent surface, van Hasselt delights in the buzz created at the edges of the extrusions. Here colour and pattern give...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 8 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A visit to Marineland was always something special, a treat, an adventure - the first on the agenda when visiting family or holidaying in Hawke's Bay. This exhibition tells the story from beginning to end, from the fun times through to the controversy and the eventual closure.
Marineland opened...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 17 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Born, raised and educated in Saigon, Việt Nam, Minh Ta, her husband Au, and daughter Lily fled their homeland in early 1977, shortly after the Communist takeover.
After a perilous journey aboard one of Au’s cargo boats, the family arrived in Thailand where they spent eight months in a...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 29 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey
At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition shows a history of people and places of Ngāti Kahungunu, telling stories of their time and the events that shaped Te Matau-a-Māui into the region of Hawke’s Bay, events that also helped to shape Aotearoa into New Zealand.
Kahungunu was a peaceful man, a producer, provider,...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Taku Huia Kaimanawa
Fiona Pardington
(Ngāi Tahu, Kati Mamoe and Ngāti Kahungunu, Clan Cameron of Erracht)
Ko te tangi a te manu
Hui, hui, hui hui mai
Huia i runga
Huia i raro
Huia i roto
Huia i waho
Huia te muka tangata mai Hawaiki
The sacred huia bird is a powerful reminder of the...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 3 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Making a Mark: The Work of Fane Flaws celebrates Fane’s unerring commitment to creativity that lifts us out of the humdrum and recognises that whatever he was making, be it television commercials, books for kids, music videos or songs, Fane’s work radiated a spirit that was much bigger than any...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 10 September
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, 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: Tuesday 13 June to Tuesday 19 September
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
27 May – 20 Aug 2023
An exploration into creating designs based on traditional kōwhaiwhai and heke patterns which are intentionally linked to whakapapa.
Design Kahungunu is an opportunity for Iwi Toi Kahungunu artists to come together to explore traditional styles and, in doing so, develop...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 20 August
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Boyd-Dunlop Gallery proudly presents “Rubber Soul”, a retrospective exhibition of Mambo sketches, prints and posters from the hyperactive imagination of New Zealand born artist Jim Mitchell.
100% Mambo launched in Redfern, Australia in 1984 and owed much of it’s success to a group of...
Date: Friday 30 June to Tuesday 8 August
Where: Boyd-Dunlop Gallery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In 2009, Taupo-based professional photographer Jeremy Bright was travelling on assignment through to the Wairarapa when, by chance, he drove past the old Waipukurau Hospital - a group of disused buildings on Porangahau Road. This discovery sparked a decade's worth of regular visits photographing...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Thursday 10 August
Where: CHB Museum, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Flaxmere Book Chat Group meets at Flaxmere Library every second Tuesday, 10.30 - 11.30am. All welcome!
You can also check out our Readers' Blog to read some reviews of books enjoyed by the group.
We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Tuesday 4 July to Tuesday 19 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Storytime
When: Tuesdays, 11am Where: Taradale Library
Storytime is a half-hour - forty-five-minute programme of songs and various picture books from our collection being read. Some of our Storytimes are themed and either a craft or an activity accompanies them. Suitable for preschoolers and...
Date: Tuesday 13 June to Tuesday 19 September
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Waxstar Touring Presents – Seattle Tribute
Come and celebrate a very special night of awesome 90s grunge!!
After selling out shows across New Zealand in 2022, The Superunknowns/Sludge Factory and Tom Grant Disciples stunned audiences across Aotearoa with their high energy tributes to Alice...
Date: Friday 4 August
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
30 Saturday Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the Summer season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- Shirt & Skirt
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
- Ben Throp
- Scarlett Eden
Kickback and relax...
Date: Saturday 1 July to Saturday 16 September
Where: Abbey Cellars Winery & Brewpub, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Led Zep and the Sabs are gone…. But the music lives on!!!
Hats Off To Led Zeppelin (Hawke’s Bay) & After Forever (NZ’s Premiere Ozzy-era Black Sabbath Tribute Band) are absolutely stoked to join forces to bring you the power and awesomeness of these two legendary quartets in one night!...
Date: Saturday 5 August
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It’s been a big year for Pōneke / Tāmaki Makaurau pop-rock quartet Hans Pucket who write nervy but effortlessly danceable rock songs about feeling bad. Their second full-length album No Drama was released in late 2022 via Carpark Records (The Beths) to critical acclaim both in Aotearoa...
Date: Saturday 5 August
Where: The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Absolute Bowie Tribute.
This show has been selling out venues for the past 5 years. On hold during covid and cyclones ..now ready t rock.
A 7 piece Band.
With The Pukes. Cash to the Clash.
Absolute Bowie Band:
Roy Brown (Guv) Vocals
Owen Vickers Guitars./ Vocals
Ella Maria...
Date: Friday 11 August
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
UPCOMING CONCERTS Door charge $5.00 cash
12 March Hope In Our Hearts Concert: cash koha donation, proceeds to HB Disaster Relief Trust Fund
9 April Choralairs and guests
14 May Youth Orchestra
11 June Youth
9 July Local...
Date: Sunday 11 June to Sunday 12 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
**Buy tickets in person at i-Site Hastings or any other i-Site location!**
International singer Mandy Meadows presents Piaf: The Legend, a celebration of Edith Piaf’s extraordinary life and timeless songs. With performances in Europe garnering rave reviews, Piaf: The Legend has consistently...
Date: Saturday 19 August
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Mac Summer is back with a special lineup of tasty Drum and Bass.
The Random Four crew is hyped for our Winter Party at the Cabana! Get ready for a night of high-energy jungle, old skool, and drum and bass.
Featuring Mac Summer, Lauren C on vocals + special...
Date: Saturday 19 August
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Finally! Booze and Craic returns to The Cabana!
The last one sold out as has every one of them since so grab your tickets fast
Dubliner Alan McElroy finally makes it this time after the Auckland lockdown trapped him last time
Alan is an award winning Irish comedian, living in New Zealand. He...
Date: Friday 25 August
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
New Zealand String Quartet’s 2023 National Tour, ‘Woven Pathways’, promises to be an unforgettable musical adventure. This extraordinary journey unfolds through four carefully crafted programmes, each offering a unique exploration of the human experience. Audiences in Napier will be treated...
Date: Thursday 31 August
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo
The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display.
Bring your whanau to MTG – it’s free!
Kō Waka Kōrero Māori hei whakaaturanga kia...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Silver, valued for its rarity and attractive lustre, has for centuries been mined and formed into an extensive range of domestic, personal, religious, and ceremonial objects.
Silver is one of the most versatile and singular precious metals: it is malleable and ductile and has a relatively low...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In Chromacade, rainbow coloured strokes seem to vibrate on a field of luminous green.
Exploring the relationship between shiny rainbow coloured ceramic pieces and the matte fluorescent surface, van Hasselt delights in the buzz created at the edges of the extrusions. Here colour and pattern give...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 8 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A visit to Marineland was always something special, a treat, an adventure - the first on the agenda when visiting family or holidaying in Hawke's Bay. This exhibition tells the story from beginning to end, from the fun times through to the controversy and the eventual closure.
Marineland opened...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 17 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Born, raised and educated in Saigon, Việt Nam, Minh Ta, her husband Au, and daughter Lily fled their homeland in early 1977, shortly after the Communist takeover.
After a perilous journey aboard one of Au’s cargo boats, the family arrived in Thailand where they spent eight months in a...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 29 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey
At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition shows a history of people and places of Ngāti Kahungunu, telling stories of their time and the events that shaped Te Matau-a-Māui into the region of Hawke’s Bay, events that also helped to shape Aotearoa into New Zealand.
Kahungunu was a peaceful man, a producer, provider,...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Taku Huia Kaimanawa
Fiona Pardington
(Ngāi Tahu, Kati Mamoe and Ngāti Kahungunu, Clan Cameron of Erracht)
Ko te tangi a te manu
Hui, hui, hui hui mai
Huia i runga
Huia i raro
Huia i roto
Huia i waho
Huia te muka tangata mai Hawaiki
The sacred huia bird is a powerful reminder of the...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 3 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Making a Mark: The Work of Fane Flaws celebrates Fane’s unerring commitment to creativity that lifts us out of the humdrum and recognises that whatever he was making, be it television commercials, books for kids, music videos or songs, Fane’s work radiated a spirit that was much bigger than any...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 10 September
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
30 Saturday Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the Summer season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- Shirt & Skirt
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
- Ben Throp
- Scarlett Eden
Kickback and relax...
Date: Saturday 1 July to Saturday 16 September
Where: Abbey Cellars Winery & Brewpub, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Austen Found: The Undiscovered Musicals of Jane Austen
“Jane Austen would be turning in her grave with delight…Rollicking good fun!” Rip It Up Adelaide
“Austen Found: The Undiscovered Musicals of Jane Austen is the good pavlova, the one someone has taken a few goes to get just right. The...
Date: Saturday 2 September
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
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: Tuesday 13 June to Tuesday 19 September
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Storytime
When: Tuesdays, 11am Where: Taradale Library
Storytime is a half-hour - forty-five-minute programme of songs and various picture books from our collection being read. Some of our Storytimes are themed and either a craft or an activity accompanies them. Suitable for preschoolers and...
Date: Tuesday 13 June to Tuesday 19 September
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get out your red, white and blue, grab a union jack, and get ready to sing your heart out. Filled with flag waving, foot stomping, and soaring singalongs, Operatunity’s Last Night of the Proms is a stirring iteration of a time-honoured tradition, infused with their signature fun and flair. This...
Date: Wednesday 6 September
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
UPCOMING CONCERTS Door charge $5.00 cash
12 March Hope In Our Hearts Concert: cash koha donation, proceeds to HB Disaster Relief Trust Fund
9 April Choralairs and guests
14 May Youth Orchestra
11 June Youth
9 July Local...
Date: Sunday 11 June to Sunday 12 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Flaxmere Book Chat Group meets at Flaxmere Library every second Tuesday, 10.30 - 11.30am. All welcome!
You can also check out our Readers' Blog to read some reviews of books enjoyed by the group.
We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Tuesday 4 July to Tuesday 19 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Motel California is the tribute show everyone's talking about. Celebrating the chart topping songs of The Eagles - one of the greatest country-rock acts in music. Motel California are recognised for their accomplished & highly skilled musicianship mimicking the smooth melodic harmonies and spine...
Date: Friday 22 September
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Wool on Wheels is back on the road! Representing over 40 brands that include indie dyers, pattern designers and accessory makers - all the variety of a major yarn market in one room! If you are a lover of fine yarn then you don't want to miss this amazing showcase of local brands.
Check out the...
Date: Thursday 28 September
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo
The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display.
Bring your whanau to MTG – it’s free!
Kō Waka Kōrero Māori hei whakaaturanga kia...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Silver, valued for its rarity and attractive lustre, has for centuries been mined and formed into an extensive range of domestic, personal, religious, and ceremonial objects.
Silver is one of the most versatile and singular precious metals: it is malleable and ductile and has a relatively low...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In Chromacade, rainbow coloured strokes seem to vibrate on a field of luminous green.
Exploring the relationship between shiny rainbow coloured ceramic pieces and the matte fluorescent surface, van Hasselt delights in the buzz created at the edges of the extrusions. Here colour and pattern give...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 8 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A visit to Marineland was always something special, a treat, an adventure - the first on the agenda when visiting family or holidaying in Hawke's Bay. This exhibition tells the story from beginning to end, from the fun times through to the controversy and the eventual closure.
Marineland opened...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 17 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Born, raised and educated in Saigon, Việt Nam, Minh Ta, her husband Au, and daughter Lily fled their homeland in early 1977, shortly after the Communist takeover.
After a perilous journey aboard one of Au’s cargo boats, the family arrived in Thailand where they spent eight months in a...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 29 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey
At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition shows a history of people and places of Ngāti Kahungunu, telling stories of their time and the events that shaped Te Matau-a-Māui into the region of Hawke’s Bay, events that also helped to shape Aotearoa into New Zealand.
Kahungunu was a peaceful man, a producer, provider,...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Taku Huia Kaimanawa
Fiona Pardington
(Ngāi Tahu, Kati Mamoe and Ngāti Kahungunu, Clan Cameron of Erracht)
Ko te tangi a te manu
Hui, hui, hui hui mai
Huia i runga
Huia i raro
Huia i roto
Huia i waho
Huia te muka tangata mai Hawaiki
The sacred huia bird is a powerful reminder of the...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 3 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawkes Bay, are you ready for the Ultimate Drag Show?
Olivia Dreams is producing a dragtastic national tour and baby we are excited to bring the glitz and glam to the Hawkes Bay.
The Ultimate Drag Show features a sensational lineup of Wellington’s fiercest Drag Queens & Kings who are...
Date: Friday 6 October to Saturday 7 October
Where: Theatre Hawke's Bay, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Paul Ubana Jones is a genuine World Music artist and showcases his music to stunning effect in art galleries/concert halls/night clubs and ‘world festivals'.
Born and raised in Britain to a Nigerian father and a Yorkshire mother. He speaks with a London accent. Caught the explosive Sixties...
Date: Friday 6 October
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
UPCOMING CONCERTS Door charge $5.00 cash
12 March Hope In Our Hearts Concert: cash koha donation, proceeds to HB Disaster Relief Trust Fund
9 April Choralairs and guests
14 May Youth Orchestra
11 June Youth
9 July Local...
Date: Sunday 11 June to Sunday 12 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
New Zealand's sexiest and most successful comedy of all time is about to get its gear off again, in a nationwide tour this September and October!
This hilarious new production of Ladies Night promises to be this year's funniest night out as these real Kiwi blokes dare each other to put on a male...
Date: Sunday 8 October
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Flaxmere Book Chat Group meets at Flaxmere Library every second Tuesday, 10.30 - 11.30am. All welcome!
You can also check out our Readers' Blog to read some reviews of books enjoyed by the group.
We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Tuesday 4 July to Tuesday 19 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Are you feeling lucky? Prepare to be dazzled as Operatunity with New Zealand’s most iconic entertainers and band transport you to a glittering night in Vegas! Viva Las Vegas! pays homage to Vegas’ most famous headliners - Elvis, Liberace, Tom Jones, The Rat Pack of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin...
Date: Wednesday 11 October
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This stunning new arrangement of Mozart’s Requiem by Robert Wiremu is brought to life by the internationally celebrated VOICES New Zealand Chamber Choir and instrumental ensemble under the direction of Dr Karen Grylls. This performance recreates the virtuosic yet intimate experience of the...
Date: Saturday 14 October
Where: Waiapu Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Direct from Australia, Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic is back by popular demand this October-November for their first nationwide tour in two years! The show is set to again immerse fans in the spectacle, grandeur and extravagance of Queen and Freddie Mercury, but with the incredible Dominic Warren on...
Date: Wednesday 25 October
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo
The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display.
Bring your whanau to MTG – it’s free!
Kō Waka Kōrero Māori hei whakaaturanga kia...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Silver, valued for its rarity and attractive lustre, has for centuries been mined and formed into an extensive range of domestic, personal, religious, and ceremonial objects.
Silver is one of the most versatile and singular precious metals: it is malleable and ductile and has a relatively low...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A visit to Marineland was always something special, a treat, an adventure - the first on the agenda when visiting family or holidaying in Hawke's Bay. This exhibition tells the story from beginning to end, from the fun times through to the controversy and the eventual closure.
Marineland opened...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 17 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey
At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition shows a history of people and places of Ngāti Kahungunu, telling stories of their time and the events that shaped Te Matau-a-Māui into the region of Hawke’s Bay, events that also helped to shape Aotearoa into New Zealand.
Kahungunu was a peaceful man, a producer, provider,...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Taku Huia Kaimanawa
Fiona Pardington
(Ngāi Tahu, Kati Mamoe and Ngāti Kahungunu, Clan Cameron of Erracht)
Ko te tangi a te manu
Hui, hui, hui hui mai
Huia i runga
Huia i raro
Huia i roto
Huia i waho
Huia te muka tangata mai Hawaiki
The sacred huia bird is a powerful reminder of the...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 3 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Follow the breadcrumbs this Christmas, and venture in to the fantastical realm of Hansel & Gretel for an unforgettable evening at the ballet.
Inspired by the old-fashioned magic of silent movies, this ballet will transport you to a magical world with large-scale cinematic effects, choreography...
Date: Friday 3 November to Saturday 4 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Flaxmere Book Chat Group meets at Flaxmere Library every second Tuesday, 10.30 - 11.30am. All welcome!
You can also check out our Readers' Blog to read some reviews of books enjoyed by the group.
We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Tuesday 4 July to Tuesday 19 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
UPCOMING CONCERTS Door charge $5.00 cash
12 March Hope In Our Hearts Concert: cash koha donation, proceeds to HB Disaster Relief Trust Fund
9 April Choralairs and guests
14 May Youth Orchestra
11 June Youth
9 July Local...
Date: Sunday 11 June to Sunday 12 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the heart-rendering passion of ‘Heaven’ and ‘Everything I Do’ to the raw slicing depth of ‘It’s Only Love’ and ‘Cuts Like a Knife’, Reckless will grab your heart and soul with this highly professional rendition of Bryan Adams’ timeless hits.
Reckless are:
Brodie Noon...
Date: Saturday 25 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Be swept away by the magic, romance, and elegance of a Viennese extravaganza with Operatunity’s Christmas in Vienna. Hear beautiful Viennese Waltzes like “I’m in Love with Vienna”, “Vienna City of Dreams” and “The Blue Danube”, performed alongside joyful Christmas classics such as...
Date: Wednesday 29 November
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo
The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display.
Bring your whanau to MTG – it’s free!
Kō Waka Kōrero Māori hei whakaaturanga kia...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Silver, valued for its rarity and attractive lustre, has for centuries been mined and formed into an extensive range of domestic, personal, religious, and ceremonial objects.
Silver is one of the most versatile and singular precious metals: it is malleable and ductile and has a relatively low...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A visit to Marineland was always something special, a treat, an adventure - the first on the agenda when visiting family or holidaying in Hawke's Bay. This exhibition tells the story from beginning to end, from the fun times through to the controversy and the eventual closure.
Marineland opened...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 17 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey
At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition shows a history of people and places of Ngāti Kahungunu, telling stories of their time and the events that shaped Te Matau-a-Māui into the region of Hawke’s Bay, events that also helped to shape Aotearoa into New Zealand.
Kahungunu was a peaceful man, a producer, provider,...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Taku Huia Kaimanawa
Fiona Pardington
(Ngāi Tahu, Kati Mamoe and Ngāti Kahungunu, Clan Cameron of Erracht)
Ko te tangi a te manu
Hui, hui, hui hui mai
Huia i runga
Huia i raro
Huia i roto
Huia i waho
Huia te muka tangata mai Hawaiki
The sacred huia bird is a powerful reminder of the...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 3 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Flaxmere Book Chat Group meets at Flaxmere Library every second Tuesday, 10.30 - 11.30am. All welcome!
You can also check out our Readers' Blog to read some reviews of books enjoyed by the group.
We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Tuesday 4 July to Tuesday 19 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Neil Diamond - the consummate American singer-songwriter whose deep, resounding voice and timeless tunes have made him one of the world’s most loved and lauded artists, earning him numerous Top Ten hits, Grammy awards and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Now comes The Sweet...
Date: Thursday 7 December
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A visit to Marineland was always something special, a treat, an adventure - the first on the agenda when visiting family or holidaying in Hawke's Bay. This exhibition tells the story from beginning to end, from the fun times through to the controversy and the eventual closure.
Marineland opened...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 17 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A visit to Marineland was always something special, a treat, an adventure - the first on the agenda when visiting family or holidaying in Hawke's Bay. This exhibition tells the story from beginning to end, from the fun times through to the controversy and the eventual closure.
Marineland opened...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 17 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A visit to Marineland was always something special, a treat, an adventure - the first on the agenda when visiting family or holidaying in Hawke's Bay. This exhibition tells the story from beginning to end, from the fun times through to the controversy and the eventual closure.
Marineland opened...
Date: Thursday 8 June to Sunday 17 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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