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Find out what festivals and lifestyle events are on in Hastings, Napier, Central Hawke's Bay and Wairoa through this link to EventfindaTo find out how to list your event see Eventfinda.

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    June 2023

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    F.A.W.C! Flight and Feast: CANCELLED

    F.A.W.C! Flight and Feast: CANCELLED

    Welcome to Hawke’s Bay Winter F.A.W.C!, where luxury takes on a new meaning. Begin this premium culinary adventure with a breakfast fit for kings at leading luxury lodge, The Manse in beautiful Maraekakaho, before taking off on a one-hour scenic flight over The Bay. Onboard your RotaForce...

    Date: Saturday 3 June to Sunday 4 June
    Where:
    The Manse, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Flight and Feast: CANCELLED


    Free
    Havelock Handmade Market

    Havelock Handmade Market

    After our cyclone-induced hiatus, we're pleased to announce that the Havelock Handmade Market is returning on the 1st of April (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm this Saturday). Come along and support local crafters and artists.

    Date: Saturday 3 June to Saturday 3 February
    Where:
    Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Havelock Handmade Market


    Free
    Havelock North Vintage Fair

    Havelock North Vintage Fair

    Wonderful opportunity for 2 days shopping through a variety of stalls, selling Vintage Wares & Collectables - Jewellery, fashion accessories, china, kitchenalla, military, rockabilly, art, art deco wares, toys, NZ Memorabilia, old tools, vintage clothing and lots more. Entry is by Door...

    Date: Saturday 3 June to Sunday 4 June
    Where:
    Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Havelock North Vintage Fair


    Free
    Abbey Winter & Summer Sessions

    Abbey Winter & Summer Sessions

    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 3 June to Saturday 16 September
    Where:
    Abbey Cellars Winery & Brewpub, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Abbey Winter & Summer Sessions


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    F.A.W.C! Festive-a-Tea

    F.A.W.C! Festive-a-Tea

    It's time to celebrate this majestic season! A wintery Sunday afternoon is the perfect time to embrace our yearning for delicious, comfort food, heartwarming dishes, and the fragrant scents of winter. It's a time for great company, laughter, shared stories and celebrating companionship with...

    Date: Saturday 3 June
    Where:
    Mangapapa Hotel, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Festive-a-Tea


    French Film Festival | Belle & Sebastian: Next Generation

    French Film Festival | Belle & Sebastian: Next Generation

    Action/Adventure/Drama | 96 minutes | PG – Coarse language & some scenes may scare very young children 10-year-old Sebastien reluctantly spends his vacation in the mountains with his grandmother and aunt. He is to help them with the sheep, hardly an exciting prospect for a city boy like him…...

    Date: Saturday 3 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - French Film Festival | Belle & Sebastian: Next Generation


    French Film Festival Aotearoa | The Tasting (2)

    French Film Festival Aotearoa | The Tasting (2)

    Comedy/Romance | 92 minutes | Rated M - Sex scenes & offensive language Hortense has a big heart and no one to share it with except her cat, her embittered mom, and a group of homeless people for whom she prepares a gourmet dinner at the local church every week. While buying a nice bottle of...

    Date: Saturday 3 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - French Film Festival Aotearoa | The Tasting (2)


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    F.A.W.C! Local Simplicity

    F.A.W.C! Local Simplicity

    Discover how to make the most of Hawke’s Bay’s incredible bounty with this master class and degustation event at Swiss-Belboutique in Napier. Enjoy a welcome glass of bubbles as you join the restaurant’s Head Chef for a master class of cooking with Hawke’s Bay ingredients. Chef Fabien...

    Date: Saturday 3 June
    Where:
    Swiss Belboutique Napier, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Local Simplicity


    French Film Festival Aotearoa | A Great Friend (3)

    French Film Festival Aotearoa | A Great Friend (3)

    Comedy | 95 minutes | Rating TBC From Éric Besnard, director of the French Film Festival Aotearoa 2021 smash-hit Delicious, comes A Great Friend. Packed with laughs, A Great Friend lets audiences experience the stunning vistas of the Auvergne-Rhône Alps, in a charming tale of...

    Date: Saturday 3 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - French Film Festival Aotearoa | A Great Friend (3)


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    F.A.W.C! Cocktail Trifecta: CANCELLED

    F.A.W.C! Cocktail Trifecta: CANCELLED

    Combining the very best of three iconic Hawke’s Bay business, Cocktail Trifecta will be a sumptuous taste of Food and Wine Country. National Distillery Company, Zeelandt Brewery, and Cone & Flower are joining forces to deliver a cocktail-style dinner to remember. Guests will enjoy three...

    Date: Saturday 3 June
    Where:
    National Distillery Company, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Cocktail Trifecta: CANCELLED


    An Evening with Shaun Wallace

    An Evening with Shaun Wallace

    Join one of television’s most beloved Chasers, Shaun Wallace, for a quiz night to exceed all others this June at Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre. Hear from The Dark Destroyer himself what happens behind the scenes on The Chase, while also taking part in a quiz at your table....

    Date: Saturday 3 June
    Where:
    Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - An Evening with Shaun Wallace


    French Film Festival Aotearoa | November (2)

    French Film Festival Aotearoa | November (2)

    Thriller | 100 minutes | Rated M - violence & offensive language Cédric Jimenez’s status as one of France’s most successful contemporary directors has been cemented with his captivating new thriller, an edge-of-your seat deep-dive into one of the most incredible manhunts in European...

    Date: Saturday 3 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - French Film Festival Aotearoa | November (2)


    Free
    Napier Sunday Market

    Napier Sunday Market

    Every Sunday, weather permitting, Napier's waterfront comes to life with food trucks, coffee trailers and the best seasonal produce the region has on offer. A personal favourite of mine are the authentic Dreamy Dumplings complete with delicious sauces and toppings. Napier's market is a welcoming...

    Date: Sunday 4 June to Sunday 18 June
    Where:
    Ocean Spa, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Napier Sunday Market


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    F.A.W.C! WORKSHOP: Indian Cuisine with Ashia Ismail-Singer

    F.A.W.C! WORKSHOP: Indian Cuisine with Ashia Ismail-Singer

    Discover a richness of cuisine in this three-hour workshop with author and cook, Ashia Ismail-Singer. Of Indian heritage, Ashia Ismail-Singer was raised in Malawi and the UK, before moving to New Zealand. One of four girls, food has always played a big part in her life, and she believes it is...

    Date: Sunday 4 June to Monday 5 June
    Where:
    Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! WORKSHOP: Indian Cuisine with Ashia Ismail-Singer


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    F.A.W.C! Crispy Crackling Christmas

    F.A.W.C! Crispy Crackling Christmas

    Join us at The Urban Winery for a festive celebration of all things crispy and crackling this mid-winter Christmas season! Mike Moloney from Silence of the Lambs will prepare a delicious feast centred around crispy and crackling dishes, featuring mouth-watering roasted meats, crispy vegetables,...

    Date: Sunday 4 June to Sunday 25 June
    Where:
    The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Crispy Crackling Christmas


    French Film Festival Aotearoa | Notre-Dame on Fire

    French Film Festival Aotearoa | Notre-Dame on Fire

    Biography/Drama/Thriller | 110 minutes | M - offensive language Notre Dame on Fire offers a blow-by-blow recreation of the gripping events that took place on April 15, 2019, when the cathedral suffered the biggest blaze in its history. The film retraces how heroic men and women put their...

    Date: Sunday 4 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - French Film Festival Aotearoa | Notre-Dame on Fire


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    F.A.W.C! Benchmarks and beyond – exploring our Grand Crus

    F.A.W.C! Benchmarks and beyond – exploring our Grand Crus

    Join Sommelier Jason Lambert from Smith & Sheth in an unparalleled masterclass of grand proportions. Indulge in a tasting flight of the current release and back vintage Grand Cru wines alongside international benchmarks, for a truly unique tasting experience. This special event offers a rare...

    Date: Sunday 4 June
    Where:
    Smith & Sheth, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Benchmarks and beyond – exploring our Grand Crus


    French Film Festival Aotearoa | Sugar and Stars (2)

    French Film Festival Aotearoa | Sugar and Stars (2)

    Comedy/Drama | 110 minutes |Rated M - offensive language Ever since he was a little boy, Yazid has dreamed of becoming a pastry chef. Moved from one foster home to another, nothing predestined him for such a career. Yazid’s indomitable determination and resourcefulness have proven priceless in...

    Date: Sunday 4 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - French Film Festival Aotearoa | Sugar and Stars (2)


    French Film Festival Aotearoa | The Innocent (2)

    French Film Festival Aotearoa | The Innocent (2)

    The Innocent Comedy | 99 minutes | Rated M - violence, sexual references & offensive language Familial tensions, criminal hijinks and unexpected romance collide in the uproariously entertaining new comedy hit from the multi-talented Louis Garrel (A Faithful Man). Lyon, present day. When...

    Date: Sunday 4 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - French Film Festival Aotearoa | The Innocent (2)


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    F.A.W.C! From the Fire

    F.A.W.C! From the Fire

    Like a phoenix, Black Barn Bistro is back and excited to hold their first F.A.W.C! event since a devastating fire ripped through the restaurant’s kitchen in January 2022. Sit back and enjoy the heat as Chef Regnar Christensen takes the theme of fire to the next level, with five courses...

    Date: Sunday 4 June
    Where:
    Black Barn Bistro, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! From the Fire


    French Film Festival Aotearoa | Ténor (2)

    French Film Festival Aotearoa | Ténor (2)

    Drama/Comedy | 100 minutes | Rating TBC While working part-time as a food deliveryman, Antoine, an aspiring young rapper from the suburbs of Paris, meets Mrs. Loyseau, an eminent teacher at the Paris Opéra. Stunned by the young man's raw talent, she introduces him to the world of opera. As...

    Date: Sunday 4 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - French Film Festival Aotearoa | Ténor (2)


    Free
    Tea With Tales

    Tea With Tales

    Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit. Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...

    Date: Monday 5 June to Monday 4 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Tea With Tales


    French Film Festival Aotearoa | Country Cabaret (2)

    French Film Festival Aotearoa | Country Cabaret (2)

    Comedy/Drama | 109 minutes | M – Offensive language and suicide references Sometimes hard work and big ideas aren’t enough. David’s dairy farm is on the brink of liquidation. When he chances upon a dazzling nightclub performance by Bonnie Starlight, inspiration strikes. What if he turned...

    Date: Monday 5 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - French Film Festival Aotearoa | Country Cabaret (2)


    French Film Festival Aotearoa | Two Tickets to Greece (4)

    French Film Festival Aotearoa | Two Tickets to Greece (4)

    Comedy | 110 minutes | Rated M - violence, offensive language, sexual references & nudity Three fabulous femmes - Laure Calamy, Olivia Côte and Kristin Scott Thomas – star in the wildly entertaining new comedy from writer/director Marc Fitoussi (Folies Bergère, Call My Agent!) about...

    Date: Monday 5 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - French Film Festival Aotearoa | Two Tickets to Greece (4)


    French Film Festival Aotearoa | On The Wandering Paths (2)

    French Film Festival Aotearoa | On The Wandering Paths (2)

    Drama | 95 minutes | Rated M - sex scenes & offensive language Academy Award©-winner Jean Dujardin (The Artist) stars in an inspirational story based on real events. Pierre is a celebrated writer with a penchant for extreme experiences and solo treks. He has always done everything on his...

    Date: Monday 5 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - French Film Festival Aotearoa | On The Wandering Paths (2)


    French Film Festival Aotearoa| The Origin of Evil (2)

    French Film Festival Aotearoa| The Origin of Evil (2)

    The Origin of Evil Drama/Thriller | 125 minutes | Rating TBC In a luxurious seaside villa, a modest young woman finds herself in the company of a strange family: an unknown and wealthy father, his extravagant wife, his daughter, an ambitious woman, a rebellious teenager, and their creepy...

    Date: Monday 5 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - French Film Festival Aotearoa| The Origin of Evil (2)


    Turn Up the Heat Adults' Winter Reading Challenge

    Turn Up the Heat Adults' Winter Reading Challenge

    6 June - 23 July 2023 Turn up the heat by taking part in Hastings District Libraries adults’ winter reading challenge! Complete one or more of the 12 challenges we have lined up for you and be in to win! Register through the Hasting District Libraries website. Every time you complete a...

    Date: Tuesday 6 June to Sunday 23 July
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Turn Up the Heat Adults' Winter Reading Challenge


    Turn Up the Heat Adults' Winter Reading Challenge

    Turn Up the Heat Adults' Winter Reading Challenge

    6 June - 23 July 2023 Turn up the heat by taking part in Hastings District Libraries adults’ winter reading challenge! Complete one or more of the 12 challenges we have lined up for you and be in to win! Register through the Hasting District Libraries website. Every time you complete a...

    Date: Tuesday 6 June to Saturday 22 July
    Where:
    Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Turn Up the Heat Adults' Winter Reading Challenge


    Turn Up the Heat Adults' Winter Reading Challenge

    Turn Up the Heat Adults' Winter Reading Challenge

    6 June - 23 July 2023 Turn up the heat by taking part in Hastings District Libraries adults’ winter reading challenge! Complete one or more of the 12 challenges we have lined up for you and be in to win! Register through the Hasting District Libraries website. Every time you complete a...

    Date: Tuesday 6 June to Saturday 22 July
    Where:
    Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Turn Up the Heat Adults' Winter Reading Challenge


    Free
    Rhythm and Rhymes

    Rhythm and Rhymes

    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 6 June to Tuesday 19 December
    Where:
    Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Rhythm and Rhymes


    Free
    Baking Club

    Baking Club

    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...

    Date: Tuesday 6 June to Tuesday 5 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Baking Club


    French Film Festival Aotearoa | Lie With Me (2)

    French Film Festival Aotearoa | Lie With Me (2)

    Lie with Me Drama | 98 minutes | Rating TBC Upon agreeing to be the brand ambassador for a famous cognac celebrating their bicentennial, novelist Stéphane Belcourt returns to his hometown for the first time in many years. Once there, he meets his first love’s son, Lucas. Memories come...

    Date: Tuesday 6 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - French Film Festival Aotearoa | Lie With Me (2)


    French Film Festival |Jack Mimoun & the Secrets of Val Verde

    French Film Festival |Jack Mimoun & the Secrets of Val Verde

    Jack Mimoun & the Secrets of Val Verde Adventure/Comedy | 88 minutes | M – Offensive language Indiana Jones meets Monty Python in this hilarious comedy adventure. Having found fame as a modern-day Robinson Crusoe by seemingly surviving alone on the desolate tropical island of Val Verde,...

    Date: Tuesday 6 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - French Film Festival |Jack Mimoun & the Secrets of Val Verde


    French Film Festival Aotearoa | Ténor (3)

    French Film Festival Aotearoa | Ténor (3)

    Drama/Comedy | 100 minutes | Rating TBC While working part-time as a food deliveryman, Antoine, an aspiring young rapper from the suburbs of Paris, meets Mrs. Loyseau, an eminent teacher at the Paris Opéra. Stunned by the young man's raw talent, she introduces him to the world of opera. As...

    Date: Wednesday 7 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - French Film Festival Aotearoa | Ténor (3)


    French Film Festival Aotearoa | Everybody Loves Jeanne

    French Film Festival Aotearoa | Everybody Loves Jeanne

    Comedy/Drama/Romance | 95 minutes | Rated M - offensive language Everybody has always loved Jeanne. These days, she hates herself. Up to her ears in debt, she has to go to Lisbon and sell her mother’s apartment, who passed away one year ago. At the airport, she runs into Jean, a whimsical and...

    Date: Wednesday 7 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - French Film Festival Aotearoa | Everybody Loves Jeanne


    Free
    Late Night Which Craft

    Late Night Which Craft

    Take time out for you on a Thursday night to join with a community of crafters. No matter what your crafting passion is, expert or beginner, there’s space for you at Late Night Which Craft. This space is intended for adults. Come every week or just when you feel like it. Drop in late or...

    Date: Thursday 8 June to Thursday 28 September
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Late Night Which Craft


    Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival | Hawke's Bay

    Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival | Hawke's Bay

    The 12th annual Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival touches down in Hawke's Bay at Event Cinemas Havelock North this June. Screening from 8 to 21 June. For more than a decade the festival has brought design lovers, architects and festivalgoers alike, the best in architecture and design...

    Date: Thursday 8 June to Wednesday 21 June
    Where:
    EVENT Cinemas, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival | Hawke's Bay


    Pride Book Club with Snack

    Pride Book Club with Snack

    Come to an after-hours one-off book club to talk about your favourite queer and proud books and other media. Bonus snacks! Suitable for ages 13+. Registration is required - register through the Hastings District Libraries website. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take...

    Date: Thursday 8 June
    Where:
    Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Pride Book Club with Snack


    Free
    Baby Bounce

    Baby Bounce

    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 June to Friday 22 September
    Where:
    Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Baby Bounce


    Free
    Pride Rocky Horror Night

    Pride Rocky Horror Night

    It's astounding. Time is fleeting! Get dressed up and join us for the original interactive movie experience. Audience partici…pation encouraged. Suitable for ages 16+. Registration is required - register through the Hastings District Libraries website. Children must be accompanied by a...

    Date: Friday 9 June
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Pride Rocky Horror Night


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    F.A.W.C! Brews, Blues & Boil-Up

    F.A.W.C! Brews, Blues & Boil-Up

    Po' boys, gumbo, jambalaya, braised collard greens & everything in between! As the temperature drops, Mary’s will bring the heat with delicious Southern style cuisine. From crunchy fried Southern snacks to classic boil-up staples, Mary's invites you to sample their soul-food favourites....

    Date: Friday 9 June to Saturday 10 June
    Where:
    Mary's Restaurant, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Brews, Blues & Boil-Up


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    F.A.W.C! A Global Kitchen

    F.A.W.C! A Global Kitchen

    It takes a team to run the kitchen at the iconic Mission Estate Winery, and tonight we want you to join us on a celebratory tour of the different cultures in our restaurant. Begin your evening with either a Korean or British inspired cocktail, before traveling to the plains of South Africa for...

    Date: Friday 9 June
    Where:
    Mission Estate Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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    F.A.W.C! Viva La Linden!

    F.A.W.C! Viva La Linden!

    Linden Estate is joining forces with Napier’s Bistronomy for two special evenings celebrating the Esk Valley winery’s superb wines. The evening’s specially crafted menu will feature six delicious European style courses, each designed to complement Linden Estate’s wine and featuring only...

    Date: Friday 9 June to Friday 23 June
    Where:
    Bistronomy, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Viva La Linden!


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    F.A.W.C! 70's Supper Soirée

    F.A.W.C! 70's Supper Soirée

    Ever felt like you were born in the wrong era? Do you prefer vintage vinyl to Bluetooth speakers? Or perhaps you long for the days when feathered hair was the height of fashion? If so, you’re due for a totally groovin’ ’70s themed night out. This Winter F.A.W.C!, you don’t need a time...

    Date: Friday 9 June
    Where:
    St Georges Restaurant, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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    F.A.W.C! Feast.Film.Fest: Scotch: A Golden Dream

    F.A.W.C! Feast.Film.Fest: Scotch: A Golden Dream

    This year’s Winter F.A.W.C! foodie film festival at the MTG Hawke’s Bay is bigger and better than ever! Every film will be teamed with a drink or snack, making them the perfect excuse to get cosy and settle in. Scotch: A Golden Dream (rated PG; 88min) The distillation of Scotch whisky,...

    Date: Friday 9 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Feast.Film.Fest: Scotch: A Golden Dream


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    F.A.W.C! Gin High Tea

    F.A.W.C! Gin High Tea

    Come and explore six different gins from around the globe, as well as the wonderful mixer range from East Imperial at the beautiful Hawke's Bay Club. Enjoy an evening of comfort as you’re transported around the globe through the taste of the darling of the spirits shelf. While long the go-to...

    Date: Friday 9 June
    Where:
    The Hawke's Bay Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Gin High Tea


    MWIW - Sustainable Fashion Market

    MWIW - Sustainable Fashion Market

    Welcome to the MWIW community! Here you can buy and sell preloved, vintage, upcycled and handmade - clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories. We're New Zealands largest sustainable fashion market, and in Hawke's Bay, we have over 50 individual stallholders! We're indoors at the...

    Date: Saturday 10 June to Saturday 2 December
    Where:
    Tomoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - MWIW - Sustainable Fashion Market


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    F.A.W.C! WORKSHOP: Kai workshop with Christall Lowe

    F.A.W.C! WORKSHOP: Kai workshop with Christall Lowe

    Christall Lowe is an award-winning, seasoned creative, having established a career as a highly acclaimed food writer, cook, and food photographer, and being awarded the New Zealand Food Photographer of the Year in 2022. Most recently, Christall released her exquisite book Kai, a passionate...

    Date: Saturday 10 June to Sunday 11 June
    Where:
    Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! WORKSHOP: Kai workshop with Christall Lowe


    Free
    Board Games with the Geeks Guild

    Board Games with the Geeks Guild

    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 June to Saturday 11 November
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Board Games with the Geeks Guild


    Free
    Pride Whānau and Chosen Family Picnic

    Pride Whānau and Chosen Family Picnic

    Bring your whānau or chosen family and a packed lunch. Dress up and celebrate Pride with others outside Flaxmere Community Centre. Meet new people and show your support for the Flaxmere and wider Hawke's Bay LGBTQIA+, Takatāpui and MVPFAFF+ communities. We'll move inside if the weather is...

    Date: Saturday 10 June
    Where:
    Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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    F.A.W.C! Ferments, Fungi + Famiglia Foreva!

    F.A.W.C! Ferments, Fungi + Famiglia Foreva!

    Join winemaker Rod McDonald and sister-in-law, Kate Throp, for a wine tasting and long lunch centred around all things fungi! Kate, a self-confessed recent recruit to the fungi fan club, is also the Cellar Door Manager from Margrain Vineyards in Martinborough so expect fungi matching wines from...

    Date: Saturday 10 June
    Where:
    Te Awanga Estate, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Ferments, Fungi + Famiglia Foreva!


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    F.A.W.C! WORKSHOP: Middle Eastern Cuisine

    F.A.W.C! WORKSHOP: Middle Eastern Cuisine

    Join us for a classic Middle Eastern menu with an exciting collection of recipes from this ancient culinary tradition. From four tasty dishes, you will participate in making three of them. Beginning with a selection of starters (meze), followed by the classic kibbeh and an authentic chicken...

    Date: Saturday 10 June
    Where:
    Punanga Lodge, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! WORKSHOP: Middle Eastern Cuisine


    F.A.W.C! Feast.Film.Fest:Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

    F.A.W.C! Feast.Film.Fest:Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

    This year’s Winter F.A.W.C! foodie film festival at the MTG Hawke’s Bay is bigger and better than ever! Every film will be teamed with a drink or snack, making them the perfect excuse to get cosy and settle in. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (rated PG; 206min) A young and...

    Date: Saturday 10 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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    F.A.W.C! One for the (Medieval) Ages

    F.A.W.C! One for the (Medieval) Ages

    Step back in time and enjoy a unique culinary experience inspired by the Middle Ages. Indulge in a delicious three-course meal featuring traditional medieval dishes, long banquet tables and shared desserts. Enjoy a mulled wine or ale on arrival, delight in the themed dining (think rabbit...

    Date: Saturday 10 June
    Where:
    The Old Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! One for the (Medieval) Ages


    F.A.W.C! Feast.Film.Fest: The Trip to Italy

    F.A.W.C! Feast.Film.Fest: The Trip to Italy

    This year’s Winter F.A.W.C! foodie film festival at the MTG Hawke’s Bay is bigger and better than ever! Every film will be teamed with a drink or snack, making them the perfect excuse to get cosy and settle in. The Trip to Italy (rated M; 103min) Years after their successful restaurant...

    Date: Saturday 10 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Feast.Film.Fest: The Trip to Italy


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    F.A.W.C! Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport: CANCELLED

    F.A.W.C! Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport: CANCELLED

    Tie me kangaroo down sport . . . part test match part musical quiz. Number 8 wire verses the didgeridoo! Come dressed as your favourite Kiwi or Aussie; they can be a sporting hero or music legend, you name it. Enjoy a selection of down under tunes from our resident band – Three Shots to the...

    Date: Saturday 10 June
    Where:
    Mister D, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport: CANCELLED


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    F.A.W.C! Sizzling at the Fire Station

    F.A.W.C! Sizzling at the Fire Station

    Known for its hearty and comforting flavours, Argentinian cuisine is perfect for warming up on cold days, which is exactly why Central Fire Station is welcoming El Sizzling Chorizo from Auckland this Winter F.A.W.C! Guest Chef Corradino Andselmi hails from Argentina where barbeque (or asado) is...

    Date: Saturday 10 June
    Where:
    Central Fire Station, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Sizzling at the Fire Station


    A Divine Journey of Chocolate and Wine

    A Divine Journey of Chocolate and Wine

    Lucid Decadence: A Divine Journey of Chocolate and Wine Join us for an unforgettable culinary adventure at Elephant Hill, where we'll explore the perfect pairing of Elephant Hill wines with South American cuisine and artisanal chocolate from New Zealand's chocolatier of the year, Lucid...

    Date: Saturday 10 June
    Where:
    Elephant Hill Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - A Divine Journey of Chocolate and Wine


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    Wine Options 2023: CANCELLED

    Wine Options 2023: CANCELLED

    Love wine? Love a fun night out? Love supporting a good cause? Join us for our annual Wine Options event - no prior experience necessary! Ticket price for a Team of 4 includes: - A bottle of wine per table - A sharing platter for your Team provided by Dish Catering (Dips, breads,...

    Date: Saturday 10 June
    Where:
    Toitoi - Shakespeare Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Wine Options 2023: CANCELLED


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    F.A.W.C! Whisky, Whisky, Whisky

    F.A.W.C! Whisky, Whisky, Whisky

    Following on from the sold-out event in 2022, this whisky tasting is one not to be missed!! Sample two New Zealand exclusive casks, two limited edition bottlings and two best-value-for-money whiskies that your pennies can buy. One of New Zealand's finest whisky minds, Kenny Ariaens, ambassador...

    Date: Saturday 10 June
    Where:
    The Hawke's Bay Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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    F.A.W.C! Feast.Film.Fest: From the Vine

    F.A.W.C! Feast.Film.Fest: From the Vine

    This year’s Winter F.A.W.C! foodie film festival at the MTG Hawke’s Bay is bigger and better than ever! Every film will be teamed with a drink or snack, making them the perfect excuse to get cosy and settle in. From the Vine (rated M; 94min) A downtrodden man experiences an ethical...

    Date: Saturday 10 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Feast.Film.Fest: From the Vine


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    F.A.W.C! Sunday Magnum Opus

    F.A.W.C! Sunday Magnum Opus

    “Magnum Opus - a grand work of art, music or literature” or in this case an accomplished matching of food and wine. Paritua are opening up the library of past vintages, and Chef Dan Grennan of Deliciosa is opening the back catalogue of classic food matches. This is the perfect event...

    Date: Sunday 11 June
    Where:
    Deliciosa, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Sunday Magnum Opus


    F.A.W.C! Feast.Film.Fest: The Lunchbox

    F.A.W.C! Feast.Film.Fest: The Lunchbox

    This year’s Winter F.A.W.C! foodie film festival at the MTG Hawke’s Bay is bigger and better than ever! Every film will be teamed with a drink or snack, making them the perfect excuse to get cosy and settle in. The Lunchbox (rated PG; 101min) The film, set in Mumbai, revolves around a...

    Date: Sunday 11 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Feast.Film.Fest: The Lunchbox


    F.A.W.C! Feast.Film.Fest: Percy vs Goliath

    F.A.W.C! Feast.Film.Fest: Percy vs Goliath

    This year’s Winter F.A.W.C! foodie film festival at the MTG Hawke’s Bay is bigger and better than ever! Every film will be teamed with a drink or snack, making them the perfect excuse to get cosy and settle in. Percy vs. Goliath (rated PG; 99min) Based on events from a 1998 lawsuit,...

    Date: Sunday 11 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Feast.Film.Fest: Percy vs Goliath


    F.A.W.C! Feast.Film.Fest: City of Gold

    F.A.W.C! Feast.Film.Fest: City of Gold

    This year’s Winter F.A.W.C! foodie film festival at the MTG Hawke’s Bay is bigger and better than ever! Every film will be teamed with a drink or snack, making them the perfect excuse to get cosy and settle in. City of Gold (rated M; 92 min) City of Gold is about the transformative...

    Date: Sunday 11 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Feast.Film.Fest: City of Gold


    Pecha Kucha at MTG

    Pecha Kucha at MTG

    After a two-year hiatus, PK returns to Hawke's Bay! The PK team have put together a brilliant line-up of fabulous locals to kick off off the 2023 events. Join us at MTG Century Theatre on Tuesday, June 13th. Remember to get to the venue in plenty of time, and bring along a friend and...

    Date: Tuesday 13 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Pecha Kucha at MTG


    Free
    R18
    Pride Pizza and Movie Night

    Pride Pizza and Movie Night

    Join us for a wild road trip movie as hard of hearing Stella and legally blind Dot flee from Maine (where Dot's granddaughter wants to put her in a nursing home) to Canada so they can get married. Oh, and there will be pizza. Strictly 18+ event. Registration is required - register through the...

    Date: Wednesday 14 June
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Pride Pizza and Movie Night


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    Hastings Paint & Wine Night - Water Lilies - Monet Inspired

    Hastings Paint & Wine Night - Water Lilies - Monet Inspired

    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...

    Date: Wednesday 14 June
    Where:
    Giant Brewing Co., Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Hastings Paint & Wine Night - Water Lilies - Monet Inspired


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    Late Night Which Craft - Pride: Rainbow Paint & Stitch

    Late Night Which Craft - Pride: Rainbow Paint & Stitch

    Get creative with watercolours and embroidery thread to create a rainbow scene. All materials provided. This event is strictly 18+. Tickets are on sale through Eventfinda. We may take photos or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.

    Date: Thursday 15 June
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Late Night Which Craft - Pride: Rainbow Paint & Stitch


    Free
    R18
    F.A.W.C! Danny's of Philadelphia

    F.A.W.C! Danny's of Philadelphia

    This Winter F.A.W.C!, Decibel is tapping into winemaker Daniel Brennan’s Philadelphian roots and transforming Decibel Central into Danny's; a sandwich joint reminiscent of those ubiquitous back home. Chef Ben Cruse will run the grill slinging Philly cheesesteaks and roast pork hoagies and the...

    Date: Friday 16 June to Saturday 17 June
    Where:
    Decibel Wines, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Danny's of Philadelphia


    Free
    Winter Makers Market

    Winter Makers Market

    The popular CAN Winter Makers Market returns and presents a unique opportunity to browse locally made, beautifully handcrafted products made by our talented Hawke’s Bay artists. Join us for the Market Late Night Shopping Event on Friday 16th June, 5-7pm with light refreshments served. Be one...

    Date: Friday 16 June to Thursday 29 June
    Where:
    Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Winter Makers Market


    Free
    R18
    F.A.W.C! Fiesta de Tacos

    F.A.W.C! Fiesta de Tacos

    Hands Down and Cone & Flower are coming together for the latest iteration of Napier’s famous Carpark Taco Party. Featuring Hand’s Downs 100% natural corn tortillas and food from Cone & Flower, the event will also celebrate the release of Zeelandt Brewery’s limited edition Kaiser Garcia...

    Date: Friday 16 June
    Where:
    Hands Down Tortilla Factory, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Fiesta de Tacos


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    F.A.W.C! Winter Comforts

    F.A.W.C! Winter Comforts

    Join us for an evening of fine wine and delicious cuisine beside our cosy fireplace. Enjoy canapes upon arrival matched with our bubbles followed by family style dishes designed to be shared between friends. Finish off the evening with a delectable dessert platter to share within your table....

    Date: Friday 16 June
    Where:
    Crab Farm Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Winter Comforts


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    F.A.W.C! Design Your Own Day Retreat with Megan May

    F.A.W.C! Design Your Own Day Retreat with Megan May

    Design your perfect retreat at Cape South’s luxury homestead and healing oasis. Cape South Country Estate and Wellness Retreat hosts Kate & Cam McLeay are truly delighted to join forces with one of their all-time favourite inspirations - Megan May. Megan is the chef and creator of Little...

    Date: Saturday 17 June
    Where:
    Cape South, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Design Your Own Day Retreat with Megan May


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    F.A.W.C! WORKSHOP: Dutch Filled Speculaas Tart

    F.A.W.C! WORKSHOP: Dutch Filled Speculaas Tart

    Join in a two-hour, hands-on workshop as you discover a traditional baking delicacy consumed widely in the Netherlands during the festive winter months. Gevulde Speculaas is an almond filled tart with traditional spice mixture using cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger and a little white...

    Date: Saturday 17 June
    Where:
    Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! WORKSHOP: Dutch Filled Speculaas Tart


    Free
    Pride Drag 101 with Hugo Grrrl Workshop

    Pride Drag 101 with Hugo Grrrl Workshop

    Ever wanted to try drag? Grab a spot on our make-up workshop. Learn skills and tips to show off your extra side. No experience necessary. Suitable for ages 13+. Registration is required - register through the Hastings District Libraries website. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver....

    Date: Saturday 17 June
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Pride Drag 101 with Hugo Grrrl Workshop


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    F.A.W.C! Munich meets Meeanee 3.0

    F.A.W.C! Munich meets Meeanee 3.0

    Spend the afternoon at this Oktoberfest-inspired party as The Old Church transforms itself into a classic German bier hall. Steins will be served, brimming with beers from Hawke’s Bay’s finest brewers. Your food sustenance will be traditional Bierfest fare including giant salty pretzels...

    Date: Saturday 17 June
    Where:
    The Old Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Munich meets Meeanee 3.0


    Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild

    Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild

    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 June to Saturday 18 November
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild


    National Theatre Live | The Crucible

    National Theatre Live | The Crucible

    A witch hunt is beginning in Arthur Miller’s captivating parable of power with Erin Doherty (The Crown) and Brendan Cowell (Yerma). Raised to be seen but not heard, a group of young women in Salem suddenly find their words have an almighty power. As a climate of fear, vendetta and accusation...

    Date: Saturday 17 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - National Theatre Live | The Crucible


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    F.A.W.C! An Evening with Ben Bayly

    F.A.W.C! An Evening with Ben Bayly

    Join acclaimed Chef Ben Bayly of Ahi, Aosta and My Food Story as he teams up with Carlita Campbell of Cellar 495 for a special night of food and wine. Having worked in some of the finest kitchens around the world, Ben Bayley’s food philosophy is focused on using high-quality ingredients that...

    Date: Saturday 17 June
    Where:
    Cellar 495, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! An Evening with Ben Bayly


    Sarapu Cup Junior Chess Tournament

    Sarapu Cup Junior Chess Tournament

    A fun, social Chess Tournament open to all players aged up to 18 years old. Held on the third Sunday of each month from 1pm - 5:30pm. Format: Pawns (beginners), Knights (intermediate) and Rooks Divisions (advanced) - Three 7 round Swiss tournaments with a time control of 15 minutes for each...

    Date: Sunday 18 June to Sunday 15 October
    Where:
    Hastings Bridge Club, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sarapu Cup Junior Chess Tournament


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    F.A.W.C! Socially Crafted with Alpha

    F.A.W.C! Socially Crafted with Alpha

    Join us for a relaxed afternoon of great food and wine. In this special collab, Craft and Social are teaming up with the talented team at Alpha Domus Winery for a decadent Sunday affair. Start the afternoon with canapes and Beatrix Sparkling Rosé before rolling into three courses crafted from...

    Date: Sunday 18 June
    Where:
    Craft and Social, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Socially Crafted with Alpha


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    F.A.W.C! Putting on the Ritz

    F.A.W.C! Putting on the Ritz

    Stroll through the doors of Mister D and step back in time to the 1930’s Ritz Carton Hotel. This is your c hance to enjoy an exclusive “high tea” prepared by D’s own pastry chef Andi Davis. Don your Art Deco finest and join us for a relaxed afternoon of sweet and savoury treats, bubbles...

    Date: Sunday 18 June
    Where:
    Mister D, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Putting on the Ritz


    Met Opera: Falstaff

    Met Opera: Falstaff

    Baritone Michael Volle stars as the caddish knight Falstaff, gleefully tormented by a trio of clever women who deliver his comeuppance, in Verdi’s glorious Shakespearean comedy. Maestro Daniele Rustioni takes the podium to oversee a brilliant ensemble cast that features sopranos Hera Hyesang Park...

    Date: Sunday 18 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Met Opera: Falstaff


    Free
    R18
    Wine Books and More

    Wine Books and More

    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...

    Date: Tuesday 20 June to Tuesday 19 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Wine Books and More


    Hastings Library Book Chat

    Hastings Library Book Chat

    10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month. Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome. Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading! For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz

    Date: Wednesday 21 June to Wednesday 20 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Hastings Library Book Chat


    Family Health Fair

    Family Health Fair

    The Family Health Fair is promising to be an immersive event on health & wellbeing. With numerous sponsors coming on board, guests are in for an interactive experience: holistic massages, live music, an arts exhibition, a professional family portrait photographer and a highly acclaimed anti-vaping...

    Date: Thursday 22 June
    Where:
    Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Family Health Fair


    Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour

    Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour

    It's that exciting time of year again when the world-renowned Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour comes to New Zealand. The festival serves a dual purpose of bringing the world’s best mountain films to various in-person locations across the country while also serving as a fundraiser for a...

    Date: Thursday 22 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour


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    Fête du vin: A Great Wine Capitals Celebration

    Fête du vin: A Great Wine Capitals Celebration

    Join us in celebrating the thrilling news that Hawke’s Bay has been named the 12th Great Wine Capital of the World! Discover what makes Hawke’s Bay one of the globe’s leading destinations for wine tourism for everyone from oenophiles to those who simply like a great glass of wine with...

    Date: Friday 23 June
    Where:
    Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Fête du vin: A Great Wine Capitals Celebration


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    F.A.W.C! The Art of Blending

    F.A.W.C! The Art of Blending

    If you're a lover of red wine blends, join us to experience The Art of Blending. Bordeaux style red wines are key to the Church Road portfolio, including our flagship TOM Cabernet Merlot. How do our winemakers decide on the blends each vintage? Chief Winemaker Chris Scott, along with special...

    Date: Friday 23 June
    Where:
    Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! The Art of Blending


    R18
    F.A.W.C! France Soir

    F.A.W.C! France Soir

    Crisp white tablecloths, candlelight, champagne, and our favourite flavours of France, from plate to glass. Dust off the gown and black-tie accessories and join us for an elegant evening to remember. A welcome cocktail to start, and a four-course set menu are complemented by a hand-selected...

    Date: Friday 23 June
    Where:
    Craggy Range, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! France Soir


    Environment Centre Hawke's Bay Clothing Swap

    Environment Centre Hawke's Bay Clothing Swap

    The Environment Centre Hawke's Bay invites you to join them at the Peak House Havelock North for an awesome evening event, Clothes Swap - the excitement of an ethical shopping spree with kai in tow. So give your wardrobe a good going through, bring along 5 - 10 quality pieces of clothing that...

    Date: Friday 23 June
    Where:
    Peak House, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Environment Centre Hawke's Bay Clothing Swap


    R18
    F.A.W.C! Killer in the Kitchen

    F.A.W.C! Killer in the Kitchen

    This is a dinner to die for. Join us for an evening of mystery and fine dining, be entertained by our team as they deliver a three-course meal, with a bit of mystery on the side. Flaming Mojo is Hawke's Bays premiere Murder Mystery Company specialising in providing high-quality interactive...

    Date: Friday 23 June to Saturday 24 June
    Where:
    The Hawke's Bay Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Killer in the Kitchen


    Smokefreerockquest 2023

    Smokefreerockquest 2023

    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

    Read more » - Smokefreerockquest 2023


    R18
    F.A.W.C! Mixology Masterclass

    F.A.W.C! Mixology Masterclass

    Dare to dabble in the art of mixology? Join us at The National Distillery for an unforgettable, hands-on cocktail making experience hosted by renowned Kiwi mixologist, Shaanah Bell @for_the_love_of_cocktails. Enjoy a G&T on arrival while taking a guided tour through our distillery, where you can...

    Date: Friday 23 June
    Where:
    National Distillery Company, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Mixology Masterclass


    R18
    F.A.W.C! Truffle Heaven

    F.A.W.C! Truffle Heaven

    Truffles are one of the most luxurious ingredients in the world, and while they can be as rare as hens’ teeth, the hunt is half the fun! Start your day with a sniff and scratch at Timandra Truffles, based right here in Hawke’s Bay. Follow Merlin, the truffle hunting dog, to forage for your...

    Date: Saturday 24 June to Sunday 25 June
    Where:
    The Manse, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Truffle Heaven


    Mozzarella, Feta and Haloumi Cheese Making Workshop

    Mozzarella, Feta and Haloumi Cheese Making Workshop

    In this three-hour long workshop you will learn how to make Haloumi, Mozzarella and Feta.You will be taught by Pauline Korevaar of Farmhouse Kitchen. All equipment and ingredients to make cheese are provided Just bring yourself, no prior experience is required. Light refreshments...

    Date: Saturday 24 June
    Where:
    Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Mozzarella, Feta and Haloumi Cheese Making Workshop


    R18
    F.A.W.C! Würst Fest

    F.A.W.C! Würst Fest

    Transport yourself to a magical evening of German-inspired delights at the stunning Church Road Winery! Würst Fest is back and bigger than ever before with an array of traditional sausages, crispy pork knuckle, hearty salads, and fluffy pretzels, all washed down with ice-cold brews from...

    Date: Saturday 24 June
    Where:
    Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Würst Fest


    R18
    F.A.W.C! Nightlife II

    F.A.W.C! Nightlife II

    A mid-winter festival of sight, sound and taste! After last winter’s sell out event, Giant Brewing will once again transform into a party zone to celebrate winter F.A.W.C! On a sensory level you can expect traditional winter fare, a musical journey from our DJ talent, with visuals to match,...

    Date: Saturday 24 June
    Where:
    Giant Brewing Co., Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! Nightlife II


    Free
    Napier Sunday Market

    Napier Sunday Market

    Every Sunday, weather permitting, Napier's waterfront comes to life with food trucks, coffee trailers and the best seasonal produce the region has on offer. A personal favourite of mine are the authentic Dreamy Dumplings complete with delicious sauces and toppings. Napier's market is a welcoming...

    Date: Sunday 25 June to Sunday 3 December
    Where:
    Ocean Spa, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Napier Sunday Market


    Free
    Pop-Up Kids Market

    Pop-Up Kids Market

    Join us at Havelock North's only regular second-hand market with stalls selling quality preloved baby and kid's clothing, toys, books, nursery items and more. Always so many bargains. Make sure this date is in the diary.

    Date: Sunday 25 June
    Where:
    Havelock North Scout Hall, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Pop-Up Kids Market


    R18
    F.A.W.C! The cooks, the winemaker, a hunter and her dog

    F.A.W.C! The cooks, the winemaker, a hunter and her dog

    Road trip to the undulating hills of Wallingford in Central Hawke’s Bay for a truly enchanting escapade. Arrive mid-morning, don your wellies and rug up to walk Wallingford, with Kate de Lautour and truffle dog Jim as you hunt for truffles. Dig up this mysterious, luxurious ingredient...

    Date: Sunday 25 June
    Where:
    Wallingford Homestead, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay

    Read more » - F.A.W.C! The cooks, the winemaker, a hunter and her dog


    Sunday Cinema | Pavarotti

    Sunday Cinema | Pavarotti

    Born in 1935 in Modena in the working-class family of a baker father and a mother who worked in a cigar factory, since his childhood Luciano Pavarotti had a passion for opera because of his father, an amateur tenor. Blessed with a powerful voice and student of Italy's most important opera teachers...

    Date: Sunday 25 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sunday Cinema | Pavarotti


    Sunday Cinema | The Look of Silence

    Sunday Cinema | The Look of Silence

    A family that survived the genocide in Indonesia confronts the men who killed one of their brothers. R13 – Content may disturb

    Date: Sunday 25 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sunday Cinema | The Look of Silence


    Sunday Cinema | Goodfellas

    Sunday Cinema | Goodfellas

    The story of Henry Hill and his life in the mob, covering his relationship with his wife Karen Hill and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito in the Italian-American crime syndicate. R16 – Violence, offensive language & drug use

    Date: Sunday 25 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sunday Cinema | Goodfellas


    R18
    Hastings Pop Art - Whale of a Time

    Hastings Pop Art - Whale of a Time

    Paint Pop Art with Paintvine, and create a vivid painting that evokes a printmaking aesthetic. In this lively night out, we will entice your inner artist by experimenting with paint in the style of Pop Art. Made popular in the 50s & 60s by artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, Pop...

    Date: Wednesday 28 June
    Where:
    Level 1 Nightclub, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Hastings Pop Art - Whale of a Time


    Free
    Napier CBD Easy Eats Winter Series

    Napier CBD Easy Eats Winter Series

    Easy Eats - you will have the option of street food or an easy eats inhouse offering. Pop in after work or meet friends for an early eat treat. Find something special at these local CBD eateries: Rogue Hop, Matisse, Vincis, Faith, Hope Love, Market St, Portside (Three Wise Birds Napier),...

    Date: Thursday 29 June to Thursday 31 August
    Where:
    Napier CBD, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Napier CBD Easy Eats Winter Series


    R18
    Napier Port  Primary Sector Awards

    Napier Port Primary Sector Awards

    The Napier Port Primary Sector Awards will take a new form for 2023, the Awards will not take place, nominations have been transferred to the 2024 event. During this turbulent time in our region, it is important that we show support of the primary sector and provide inspiration and hope, with a...

    Date: Thursday 29 June
    Where:
    Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Napier Port Primary Sector Awards


    Water Lilies of Monet: The Magic of Water and Light

    Water Lilies of Monet: The Magic of Water and Light

    A journey through the masterpieces and obsessions of the genius Impressionist. When Claude Monet re-emerged from the depression that had led him to abandon painting, he devoted himself body and soul to his most colossal undertaking: The Grand Décoration - huge panels depicting his water lily...

    Date: Thursday 29 June
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Water Lilies of Monet: The Magic of Water and Light


    July 2023

    Free
    Havelock Handmade Market

    Havelock Handmade Market

    After our cyclone-induced hiatus, we're pleased to announce that the Havelock Handmade Market is returning on the 1st of April (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm this Saturday). Come along and support local crafters and artists.

    Date: Saturday 3 June to Saturday 3 February
    Where:
    Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Havelock Handmade Market


    Turn Up the Heat Adults' Winter Reading Challenge

    Turn Up the Heat Adults' Winter Reading Challenge

    6 June - 23 July 2023 Turn up the heat by taking part in Hastings District Libraries adults’ winter reading challenge! Complete one or more of the 12 challenges we have lined up for you and be in to win! Register through the Hasting District Libraries website. Every time you complete a...

    Date: Tuesday 6 June to Sunday 23 July
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Turn Up the Heat Adults' Winter Reading Challenge


    Turn Up the Heat Adults' Winter Reading Challenge

    Turn Up the Heat Adults' Winter Reading Challenge

    6 June - 23 July 2023 Turn up the heat by taking part in Hastings District Libraries adults’ winter reading challenge! Complete one or more of the 12 challenges we have lined up for you and be in to win! Register through the Hasting District Libraries website. Every time you complete a...

    Date: Tuesday 6 June to Saturday 22 July
    Where:
    Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Turn Up the Heat Adults' Winter Reading Challenge


    Turn Up the Heat Adults' Winter Reading Challenge

    Turn Up the Heat Adults' Winter Reading Challenge

    6 June - 23 July 2023 Turn up the heat by taking part in Hastings District Libraries adults’ winter reading challenge! Complete one or more of the 12 challenges we have lined up for you and be in to win! Register through the Hasting District Libraries website. Every time you complete a...

    Date: Tuesday 6 June to Saturday 22 July
    Where:
    Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Turn Up the Heat Adults' Winter Reading Challenge


    Free
    Abbey Winter & Summer Sessions

    Abbey Winter & Summer Sessions

    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 3 June to Saturday 16 September
    Where:
    Abbey Cellars Winery & Brewpub, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Abbey Winter & Summer Sessions


    Free
    Napier Sunday Market

    Napier Sunday Market

    Every Sunday, weather permitting, Napier's waterfront comes to life with food trucks, coffee trailers and the best seasonal produce the region has on offer. A personal favourite of mine are the authentic Dreamy Dumplings complete with delicious sauces and toppings. Napier's market is a welcoming...

    Date: Sunday 25 June to Sunday 3 December
    Where:
    Ocean Spa, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Napier Sunday Market


    National Theatre Live | Othello

    National Theatre Live | Othello

    An extraordinary new production of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedy, directed by Clint Dyer with a cast that includes Giles Terera (Hamilton), Rosy McEwen (The Alienist) and Paul Hilton (The Inheritance). She’s a bright, headstrong daughter of a senator; elevated by her status but stifled...

    Date: Sunday 2 July
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - National Theatre Live | Othello


    Free
    Tea With Tales

    Tea With Tales

    Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit. Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...

    Date: Monday 5 June to Monday 4 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Tea With Tales


    Free
    Rhythm and Rhymes

    Rhythm and Rhymes

    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 6 June to Tuesday 19 December
    Where:
    Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Rhythm and Rhymes


    Free
    Baking Club

    Baking Club

    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...

    Date: Tuesday 6 June to Tuesday 5 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Baking Club


    Free
    Young at Heart Book Club

    Young at Heart Book Club

    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...

    Date: Thursday 6 July to Thursday 7 December
    Where:
    Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Young at Heart Book Club


    Free
    Late Night Which Craft

    Late Night Which Craft

    Take time out for you on a Thursday night to join with a community of crafters. No matter what your crafting passion is, expert or beginner, there’s space for you at Late Night Which Craft. This space is intended for adults. Come every week or just when you feel like it. Drop in late or...

    Date: Thursday 8 June to Thursday 28 September
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Late Night Which Craft


    Free
    Board Games with the Geeks Guild

    Board Games with the Geeks Guild

    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 June to Saturday 11 November
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Board Games with the Geeks Guild


    Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild

    Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild

    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 June to Saturday 18 November
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild


    Sarapu Cup Junior Chess Tournament

    Sarapu Cup Junior Chess Tournament

    A fun, social Chess Tournament open to all players aged up to 18 years old. Held on the third Sunday of each month from 1pm - 5:30pm. Format: Pawns (beginners), Knights (intermediate) and Rooks Divisions (advanced) - Three 7 round Swiss tournaments with a time control of 15 minutes for each...

    Date: Sunday 18 June to Sunday 15 October
    Where:
    Hastings Bridge Club, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sarapu Cup Junior Chess Tournament


    Sunday Cinema | Free Willy

    Sunday Cinema | Free Willy

    When a boy learns that a beloved killer whale is to be killed by the aquarium owners, the boy risks everything to free the whale. Rated G | 1h 52m

    Date: Sunday 16 July
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sunday Cinema | Free Willy


    Sunday Cinema | Becoming Cousteau

    Sunday Cinema | Becoming Cousteau

    A look at the life, passions, achievements and tragedies surrounding the famous explorer and environmentalist Jacques Cousteau, featuring an archive of his newly restored footage. M – Offensive Language

    Date: Sunday 16 July
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sunday Cinema | Becoming Cousteau


    Sunday Cinema | Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton

    Sunday Cinema | Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton

    This is the remarkable story of an American icon who changed the sport of big wave surfing forever. Transcending the surf genre, this in-depth portrait of a hard-charging athlete explores the fear, courage and ambition that push a man to greatness--and the cost that comes with it. M –...

    Date: Sunday 16 July
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sunday Cinema | Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton


    Free
    R18
    Wine Books and More

    Wine Books and More

    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...

    Date: Tuesday 20 June to Tuesday 19 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Wine Books and More


    Hastings Library Book Chat

    Hastings Library Book Chat

    10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month. Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome. Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading! For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz

    Date: Wednesday 21 June to Wednesday 20 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Hastings Library Book Chat


    Winter Deco 2023

    Winter Deco 2023

    The Art Deco Trust’s annual winter deco festival takes on a special significance in 2023 as we seek to support those communities in Hawke’s Bay affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. The destructive power of Cyclone Gabrielle and the amazing community response to the call for assistance, echoes the...

    Date: Friday 21 July to Sunday 23 July
    Where:
    Napier CBD, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Winter Deco 2023


    Free
    Baby Bounce

    Baby Bounce

    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 June to Friday 22 September
    Where:
    Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Baby Bounce


    Free
    The Spirit of Hawke's Bay Parade

    The Spirit of Hawke's Bay Parade

    Proudly Sponsored by Progressive Meats Come out and join us for a celebration of the bravery of our region in the wake of our recent disaster. Our community is coming together to show our gratitude for each and every person involved in the response efforts. See vintage cars and modern service...

    Date: Saturday 22 July
    Where:
    Napier CBD, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - The Spirit of Hawke's Bay Parade


    R18
    Winter Art Deco - Michael Fowler

    Winter Art Deco - Michael Fowler

    Winter Art Deco in Hastings ! Join Historian Michael Fowler for a newly developed Art Deco tour around the Hastings East CBD on Saturday 22 July, following by a delicious lunch at Craft & Social, within the historic former Hastings Municipal Buildings. Michael’s tour will take you through...

    Date: Saturday 22 July
    Where:
    Craft and Social, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Winter Art Deco - Michael Fowler


    Free
    The Soundshell Shindig

    The Soundshell Shindig

    Transport yourself back to a 1930s carnival atmosphere that will unite our region! Inspired by the New Napier Carnival of 1933, the Soundshell and surrounds will be transformed with nostalgic games, food, live entertainment and the festivals much loved fashion flaunt, as we celebrate Hawke’s...

    Date: Saturday 22 July
    Where:
    Napier Soundshell, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - The Soundshell Shindig


    Free
    Napier CBD Easy Eats Winter Series

    Napier CBD Easy Eats Winter Series

    Easy Eats - you will have the option of street food or an easy eats inhouse offering. Pop in after work or meet friends for an early eat treat. Find something special at these local CBD eateries: Rogue Hop, Matisse, Vincis, Faith, Hope Love, Market St, Portside (Three Wise Birds Napier),...

    Date: Thursday 29 June to Thursday 31 August
    Where:
    Napier CBD, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Napier CBD Easy Eats Winter Series


    Wonder Pēpi

    Wonder Pēpi

    Wonder Markets is delighted to be bringing you their first pēpi market. A market with stalls selling goods for kids/babies/parents/pregnancy and more. Wonder pēpi will have a similar feel to the flagship Christmas market but be a bit smaller and indoors (because July...) Exhibition Hall....

    Date: Saturday 29 July
    Where:
    Tomoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Wonder Pēpi


    Met Opera: Der Rosenkavalier

    Met Opera: Der Rosenkavalier

    A stellar trio assembles to take on the lead roles of Strauss’s comedy, with soprano Lise Davidsen in her Met role debut as the Marschallin, opposite mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard in her Met role debut as Octavian, and soprano Erin Morley as Sophie. Bass Günther Groissböck returns as Baron Ochs,...

    Date: Sunday 30 July
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Met Opera: Der Rosenkavalier


    August 2023

    Free
    Rhythm and Rhymes

    Rhythm and Rhymes

    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 6 June to Tuesday 19 December
    Where:
    Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Rhythm and Rhymes


    Free
    Baking Club

    Baking Club

    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...

    Date: Tuesday 6 June to Tuesday 5 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Baking Club


    Free
    Young at Heart Book Club

    Young at Heart Book Club

    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...

    Date: Thursday 6 July to Thursday 7 December
    Where:
    Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Young at Heart Book Club


    Free
    Late Night Which Craft

    Late Night Which Craft

    Take time out for you on a Thursday night to join with a community of crafters. No matter what your crafting passion is, expert or beginner, there’s space for you at Late Night Which Craft. This space is intended for adults. Come every week or just when you feel like it. Drop in late or...

    Date: Thursday 8 June to Thursday 28 September
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Late Night Which Craft


    Free
    Baby Bounce

    Baby Bounce

    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 June to Friday 22 September
    Where:
    Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Baby Bounce


    Free
    Havelock Handmade Market

    Havelock Handmade Market

    After our cyclone-induced hiatus, we're pleased to announce that the Havelock Handmade Market is returning on the 1st of April (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm this Saturday). Come along and support local crafters and artists.

    Date: Saturday 3 June to Saturday 3 February
    Where:
    Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Havelock Handmade Market


    Free
    Abbey Winter & Summer Sessions

    Abbey Winter & Summer Sessions

    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 3 June to Saturday 16 September
    Where:
    Abbey Cellars Winery & Brewpub, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Abbey Winter & Summer Sessions


    Free
    Napier Sunday Market

    Napier Sunday Market

    Every Sunday, weather permitting, Napier's waterfront comes to life with food trucks, coffee trailers and the best seasonal produce the region has on offer. A personal favourite of mine are the authentic Dreamy Dumplings complete with delicious sauces and toppings. Napier's market is a welcoming...

    Date: Sunday 25 June to Sunday 3 December
    Where:
    Ocean Spa, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Napier Sunday Market


    Sunday Cinema | Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid

    Sunday Cinema | Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid

    Pat Garrett is hired as a lawman on behalf of a group of wealthy New Mexico cattle barons to bring down his old friend Billy the Kid. M – Violence

    Date: Sunday 6 August
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sunday Cinema | Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid


    Sunday Cinema | Donnie Darko: 15th Anniversary Edition

    Sunday Cinema | Donnie Darko: 15th Anniversary Edition

    After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes. R16 – Violence, sexual references & offensive language

    Date: Sunday 6 August
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sunday Cinema | Donnie Darko: 15th Anniversary Edition


    R18
    Sunday Cinema | A Clockwork Orange

    Sunday Cinema | A Clockwork Orange

    In the future, a sadistic gang leader is imprisoned and volunteers for a conduct-aversion experiment, but it doesn't go as planned. R18 – Violence

    Date: Sunday 6 August
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sunday Cinema | A Clockwork Orange


    Free
    Tea With Tales

    Tea With Tales

    Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit. Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...

    Date: Monday 5 June to Monday 4 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Tea With Tales


    Free
    Board Games with the Geeks Guild

    Board Games with the Geeks Guild

    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 June to Saturday 11 November
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Board Games with the Geeks Guild


    Sourdough Breadmaking Workshop

    Sourdough Breadmaking Workshop

    In this workshop, you will learn how to create, feed and care for your own everlasting rye sourdough starter, and from this to make fresh sourdough bread. Fresh baked slow-fermented sourdough bread, sourdough buns, focaccia, pizza dough, crackers and bagels Go home with freshly baked goodies,...

    Date: Saturday 12 August
    Where:
    Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sourdough Breadmaking Workshop


    Free
    R18
    Wine Books and More

    Wine Books and More

    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...

    Date: Tuesday 20 June to Tuesday 19 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Wine Books and More


    Hastings Library Book Chat

    Hastings Library Book Chat

    10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month. Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome. Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading! For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz

    Date: Wednesday 21 June to Wednesday 20 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Hastings Library Book Chat


    Hawkes Bay Yoga Festival

    Hawkes Bay Yoga Festival

    Invoke clarity and peace with an entire weekend of Yoga at the Hawkes Bay Yoga Festival. Immerse yourself in unlimited yoga & mindfulness every day. Discover this weekend getaway of unlimited yoga, wellness & community. Take time out to go on your personal journey of awakening and transformation....

    Date: Saturday 19 August to Sunday 20 August
    Where:
    Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Hawkes Bay Yoga Festival


    Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild

    Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild

    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 June to Saturday 18 November
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild


    Sarapu Cup Junior Chess Tournament

    Sarapu Cup Junior Chess Tournament

    A fun, social Chess Tournament open to all players aged up to 18 years old. Held on the third Sunday of each month from 1pm - 5:30pm. Format: Pawns (beginners), Knights (intermediate) and Rooks Divisions (advanced) - Three 7 round Swiss tournaments with a time control of 15 minutes for each...

    Date: Sunday 18 June to Sunday 15 October
    Where:
    Hastings Bridge Club, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sarapu Cup Junior Chess Tournament


    Free
    Napier CBD Easy Eats Winter Series

    Napier CBD Easy Eats Winter Series

    Easy Eats - you will have the option of street food or an easy eats inhouse offering. Pop in after work or meet friends for an early eat treat. Find something special at these local CBD eateries: Rogue Hop, Matisse, Vincis, Faith, Hope Love, Market St, Portside (Three Wise Birds Napier),...

    Date: Thursday 29 June to Thursday 31 August
    Where:
    Napier CBD, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Napier CBD Easy Eats Winter Series


    September 2023

    Free
    Baby Bounce

    Baby Bounce

    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 June to Friday 22 September
    Where:
    Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Baby Bounce


    Hawke's Bay Home and Garden Show 2023

    Hawke's Bay Home and Garden Show 2023

    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 1 September to Sunday 3 September
    Where:
    McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Hawke's Bay Home and Garden Show 2023


    Free
    Havelock Handmade Market

    Havelock Handmade Market

    After our cyclone-induced hiatus, we're pleased to announce that the Havelock Handmade Market is returning on the 1st of April (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm this Saturday). Come along and support local crafters and artists.

    Date: Saturday 3 June to Saturday 3 February
    Where:
    Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Havelock Handmade Market


    Free
    Abbey Winter & Summer Sessions

    Abbey Winter & Summer Sessions

    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 3 June to Saturday 16 September
    Where:
    Abbey Cellars Winery & Brewpub, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Abbey Winter & Summer Sessions


    Free
    Napier Sunday Market

    Napier Sunday Market

    Every Sunday, weather permitting, Napier's waterfront comes to life with food trucks, coffee trailers and the best seasonal produce the region has on offer. A personal favourite of mine are the authentic Dreamy Dumplings complete with delicious sauces and toppings. Napier's market is a welcoming...

    Date: Sunday 25 June to Sunday 3 December
    Where:
    Ocean Spa, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Napier Sunday Market


    National Theatre Live | Good

    National Theatre Live | Good

    David Tennant (Doctor Who) makes a much-anticipated return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of one of Britain’s most powerful, political plays. As the world faces its Second World War, John Halder, a good, intelligent German professor, finds himself pulled into a movement with...

    Date: Sunday 3 September
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - National Theatre Live | Good


    Free
    Tea With Tales

    Tea With Tales

    Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit. Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...

    Date: Monday 5 June to Monday 4 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Tea With Tales


    Free
    Rhythm and Rhymes

    Rhythm and Rhymes

    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 6 June to Tuesday 19 December
    Where:
    Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Rhythm and Rhymes


    Free
    Baking Club

    Baking Club

    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...

    Date: Tuesday 6 June to Tuesday 5 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Baking Club


    Free
    Young at Heart Book Club

    Young at Heart Book Club

    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...

    Date: Thursday 6 July to Thursday 7 December
    Where:
    Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Young at Heart Book Club


    Free
    Late Night Which Craft

    Late Night Which Craft

    Take time out for you on a Thursday night to join with a community of crafters. No matter what your crafting passion is, expert or beginner, there’s space for you at Late Night Which Craft. This space is intended for adults. Come every week or just when you feel like it. Drop in late or...

    Date: Thursday 8 June to Thursday 28 September
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Late Night Which Craft


    MWIW - Sustainable Fashion Market

    MWIW - Sustainable Fashion Market

    Welcome to the MWIW community! Here you can buy and sell preloved, vintage, upcycled and handmade - clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories. We're New Zealands largest sustainable fashion market, and in Hawke's Bay, we have over 50 individual stallholders! We're indoors at the...

    Date: Saturday 10 June to Saturday 2 December
    Where:
    Tomoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - MWIW - Sustainable Fashion Market


    Free
    Re-New Sustainable HB Markets

    Re-New Sustainable HB Markets

    At the seasonal Re-New Sustainable Markets you can display and sell your sustainable products or services. We have plenty of stalls available and would welcome your contribution to saving the environment. ​ We are happy to provide stall space for everything from seedlings to large furniture....

    Date: Saturday 9 September to Saturday 8 June
    Where:
    Re-New NZ, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Re-New Sustainable HB Markets


    Free
    Board Games with the Geeks Guild

    Board Games with the Geeks Guild

    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 June to Saturday 11 November
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Board Games with the Geeks Guild


    Met Opera: Don Giovanni

    Met Opera: Don Giovanni

    Tony Award–winning director Ivo van Hove makes his Met debut with a new staging of Mozart’s tragicomedy Don Giovanni. The tale of deceit and damnation is set in an abstract architectural landscape that explores the dark corners of the story and its characters. Nathalie Stutzmann makes her...

    Date: Sunday 10 September
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Met Opera: Don Giovanni


    Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild

    Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild

    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 June to Saturday 18 November
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild


    Sunday Cinema | Fellowship of the Ring

    Sunday Cinema | Fellowship of the Ring

    A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron. M – Supernatural themes & violence

    Date: Sunday 17 September
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sunday Cinema | Fellowship of the Ring


    Sarapu Cup Junior Chess Tournament

    Sarapu Cup Junior Chess Tournament

    A fun, social Chess Tournament open to all players aged up to 18 years old. Held on the third Sunday of each month from 1pm - 5:30pm. Format: Pawns (beginners), Knights (intermediate) and Rooks Divisions (advanced) - Three 7 round Swiss tournaments with a time control of 15 minutes for each...

    Date: Sunday 18 June to Sunday 15 October
    Where:
    Hastings Bridge Club, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sarapu Cup Junior Chess Tournament


    Sunday Cinema | Two Towers

    Sunday Cinema | Two Towers

    While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard. M – Medium level violence

    Date: Sunday 17 September
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sunday Cinema | Two Towers


    Sunday Cinema | Return of the King

    Sunday Cinema | Return of the King

    Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring. M – Violence & fantasy horror

    Date: Sunday 17 September
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sunday Cinema | Return of the King


    Free
    R18
    Wine Books and More

    Wine Books and More

    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...

    Date: Tuesday 20 June to Tuesday 19 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Wine Books and More


    Hastings Library Book Chat

    Hastings Library Book Chat

    10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month. Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome. Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading! For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz

    Date: Wednesday 21 June to Wednesday 20 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Hastings Library Book Chat


    October 2023

    Free
    Napier Sunday Market

    Napier Sunday Market

    Every Sunday, weather permitting, Napier's waterfront comes to life with food trucks, coffee trailers and the best seasonal produce the region has on offer. A personal favourite of mine are the authentic Dreamy Dumplings complete with delicious sauces and toppings. Napier's market is a welcoming...

    Date: Sunday 25 June to Sunday 3 December
    Where:
    Ocean Spa, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Napier Sunday Market


    Free
    Tea With Tales

    Tea With Tales

    Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit. Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...

    Date: Monday 5 June to Monday 4 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Tea With Tales


    Free
    Rhythm and Rhymes

    Rhythm and Rhymes

    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 6 June to Tuesday 19 December
    Where:
    Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Rhythm and Rhymes


    Free
    Baking Club

    Baking Club

    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...

    Date: Tuesday 6 June to Tuesday 5 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Baking Club


    Free
    Young at Heart Book Club

    Young at Heart Book Club

    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...

    Date: Thursday 6 July to Thursday 7 December
    Where:
    Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Young at Heart Book Club


    Free
    Havelock Handmade Market

    Havelock Handmade Market

    After our cyclone-induced hiatus, we're pleased to announce that the Havelock Handmade Market is returning on the 1st of April (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm this Saturday). Come along and support local crafters and artists.

    Date: Saturday 3 June to Saturday 3 February
    Where:
    Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Havelock Handmade Market


    Sunday Cinema | The Fifth Element

    Sunday Cinema | The Fifth Element

    In the colorful future, a cab driver unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep Evil and Mr. Zorg at bay. PG – Violence

    Date: Sunday 8 October
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sunday Cinema | The Fifth Element


    Sunday Cinema | Arrival

    Sunday Cinema | Arrival

    A linguist works with the military to communicate with alien lifeforms after twelve mysterious spacecraft appear around the world. M – Offensive language

    Date: Sunday 8 October
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sunday Cinema | Arrival


    Sunday Cinema | Gravity

    Sunday Cinema | Gravity

    Two astronauts work together to survive after an accident leaves them stranded in space. M – Offensive language & content that may disturb

    Date: Sunday 8 October
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sunday Cinema | Gravity


    Hawke's Bay Go Green Expo 2023

    Hawke's Bay Go Green Expo 2023

    FREE Adult Tickets available now! Ticketing Tiers as follows: FREE Tickets Online until 8th October 2023 Followed by: ~ $4 Adult Tickets online ~ $5 Adult Door Sales ~ Kids U16 don’t need a ticket Free parking available at the...

    Date: Saturday 14 October to Sunday 15 October
    Where:
    Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Hawke's Bay Go Green Expo 2023


    Free
    Board Games with the Geeks Guild

    Board Games with the Geeks Guild

    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 June to Saturday 11 November
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Board Games with the Geeks Guild


    Free
    Taradale Village Fete

    Taradale Village Fete

    Taradale's biggest annual outdoor event! Over 50 high quality local and out of town stalls, selling a great range of quality goods, including: - Handmade products - Preloved Kids clothes, toys and books - Delicious (hot) food stalls - Artwork - Women's fashion - Jewellery - Wood...

    Date: Sunday 15 October
    Where:
    Taradale Primary School, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Taradale Village Fete


    Sarapu Cup Junior Chess Tournament

    Sarapu Cup Junior Chess Tournament

    A fun, social Chess Tournament open to all players aged up to 18 years old. Held on the third Sunday of each month from 1pm - 5:30pm. Format: Pawns (beginners), Knights (intermediate) and Rooks Divisions (advanced) - Three 7 round Swiss tournaments with a time control of 15 minutes for each...

    Date: Sunday 18 June to Sunday 15 October
    Where:
    Hastings Bridge Club, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sarapu Cup Junior Chess Tournament


    Free
    R18
    Wine Books and More

    Wine Books and More

    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...

    Date: Tuesday 20 June to Tuesday 19 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Wine Books and More


    Hastings Library Book Chat

    Hastings Library Book Chat

    10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month. Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome. Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading! For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz

    Date: Wednesday 21 June to Wednesday 20 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Hastings Library Book Chat


    Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild

    Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild

    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 June to Saturday 18 November
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild


    November 2023

    Free
    Young at Heart Book Club

    Young at Heart Book Club

    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...

    Date: Thursday 6 July to Thursday 7 December
    Where:
    Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Young at Heart Book Club


    Free
    Havelock Handmade Market

    Havelock Handmade Market

    After our cyclone-induced hiatus, we're pleased to announce that the Havelock Handmade Market is returning on the 1st of April (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm this Saturday). Come along and support local crafters and artists.

    Date: Saturday 3 June to Saturday 3 February
    Where:
    Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Havelock Handmade Market


    The NZ Cider Festival 2023

    The NZ Cider Festival 2023

    A festival to celebrate all things Cider! The NZ Cider Festival is the only dedicated Cider Festival in New Zealand. The festival is an annual celebration of the diversity of Cider, including both Traditional and New World varieties from around the country. Festival attendees have the...

    Date: Saturday 4 November
    Where:
    Tomoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - The NZ Cider Festival 2023


    Free
    Napier Sunday Market

    Napier Sunday Market

    Every Sunday, weather permitting, Napier's waterfront comes to life with food trucks, coffee trailers and the best seasonal produce the region has on offer. A personal favourite of mine are the authentic Dreamy Dumplings complete with delicious sauces and toppings. Napier's market is a welcoming...

    Date: Sunday 25 June to Sunday 3 December
    Where:
    Ocean Spa, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Napier Sunday Market


    Met Opera: Die Zauberflote

    Met Opera: Die Zauberflote

    Nathalie Stutzmann conducts her second Mozart work this season with a new production of Die Zauberflöte. In his Met-debut staging, Simon McBurney incorporates projections, sound effects, and acrobatics to match the spectacle and drama of Mozart’s fable. The brilliant cast includes soprano Erin...

    Date: Sunday 5 November
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Met Opera: Die Zauberflote


    Free
    Tea With Tales

    Tea With Tales

    Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit. Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...

    Date: Monday 5 June to Monday 4 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Tea With Tales


    Free
    Rhythm and Rhymes

    Rhythm and Rhymes

    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 6 June to Tuesday 19 December
    Where:
    Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Rhythm and Rhymes


    Free
    Baking Club

    Baking Club

    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...

    Date: Tuesday 6 June to Tuesday 5 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Baking Club


    Free
    Board Games with the Geeks Guild

    Board Games with the Geeks Guild

    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 June to Saturday 11 November
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Board Games with the Geeks Guild


    Hastings Library Book Chat

    Hastings Library Book Chat

    10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month. Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome. Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading! For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz

    Date: Wednesday 21 June to Wednesday 20 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Hastings Library Book Chat


    Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild

    Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild

    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 June to Saturday 18 November
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild


    Sunday Cinema | Barry Lyndon

    Sunday Cinema | Barry Lyndon

    Acclaimed adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's novel, in which a likeable young Irishman changes into a conniving, manipulative rogue. The protagonist finds himself homeless after taking part in a fake duel and is then captured by a Prussian highwayman, and meets up with a spy, but his...

    Date: Sunday 19 November
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sunday Cinema | Barry Lyndon


    Sunday Cinema | The Shining

    Sunday Cinema | The Shining

    A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where a sinister presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from both past and future. R16 – Violence, offensive language & horror

    Date: Sunday 19 November
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sunday Cinema | The Shining


    Sunday Cinema | Full Metal Jacket

    Sunday Cinema | Full Metal Jacket

    A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue. R – Offensive Language

    Date: Sunday 19 November
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sunday Cinema | Full Metal Jacket


    Free
    R18
    Wine Books and More

    Wine Books and More

    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...

    Date: Tuesday 20 June to Tuesday 19 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Wine Books and More


    Free
    Chb Holistic Wellbeing Expo

    Chb Holistic Wellbeing Expo

    We welcome everyone to attend our CHB Holistic Wellbeing expo which is held at the Waipukurau War Memorial hall (across from Holiday park). This event is a free door entry and will be full of craft stalls, massage, healers, tarot readers and much more. This event is a 2 day event from 10-4pm....

    Date: Saturday 25 November to Sunday 26 November
    Where:
    Waipukurau Memorial Hall, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay

    Read more » - Chb Holistic Wellbeing Expo


    HARVEST Hawkes Bay Food & Wine Festival

    HARVEST Hawkes Bay Food & Wine Festival

    HARVEST Hawkes Bay will truly be a celebration of Hawkes Bay, NZ's Food & Wine country. The inaugural event will now take place from 11am to 5pm on Saturday 25st November 2023 in a spectacular riverside setting on Tuki Tuki Rd and will feature…. ***Please note the rescheduled...

    Date: Saturday 25 November
    Where:
    Tuki Tuki Riverside, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - HARVEST Hawkes Bay Food & Wine Festival


    December 2023

    Free
    Havelock Handmade Market

    Havelock Handmade Market

    After our cyclone-induced hiatus, we're pleased to announce that the Havelock Handmade Market is returning on the 1st of April (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm this Saturday). Come along and support local crafters and artists.

    Date: Saturday 3 June to Saturday 3 February
    Where:
    Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Havelock Handmade Market


    MWIW - Sustainable Fashion Market

    MWIW - Sustainable Fashion Market

    Welcome to the MWIW community! Here you can buy and sell preloved, vintage, upcycled and handmade - clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories. We're New Zealands largest sustainable fashion market, and in Hawke's Bay, we have over 50 individual stallholders! We're indoors at the...

    Date: Saturday 10 June to Saturday 2 December
    Where:
    Tomoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - MWIW - Sustainable Fashion Market


    Free
    Re-New Sustainable HB Markets

    Re-New Sustainable HB Markets

    At the seasonal Re-New Sustainable Markets you can display and sell your sustainable products or services. We have plenty of stalls available and would welcome your contribution to saving the environment. ​ We are happy to provide stall space for everything from seedlings to large furniture....

    Date: Saturday 9 September to Saturday 8 June
    Where:
    Re-New NZ, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Re-New Sustainable HB Markets


    Free
    Napier Sunday Market

    Napier Sunday Market

    Every Sunday, weather permitting, Napier's waterfront comes to life with food trucks, coffee trailers and the best seasonal produce the region has on offer. A personal favourite of mine are the authentic Dreamy Dumplings complete with delicious sauces and toppings. Napier's market is a welcoming...

    Date: Sunday 25 June to Sunday 3 December
    Where:
    Ocean Spa, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Napier Sunday Market


    Free
    Tea With Tales

    Tea With Tales

    Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit. Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...

    Date: Monday 5 June to Monday 4 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Tea With Tales


    Free
    Rhythm and Rhymes

    Rhythm and Rhymes

    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 6 June to Tuesday 19 December
    Where:
    Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Rhythm and Rhymes


    Free
    Baking Club

    Baking Club

    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...

    Date: Tuesday 6 June to Tuesday 5 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Baking Club


    Free
    Young at Heart Book Club

    Young at Heart Book Club

    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...

    Date: Thursday 6 July to Thursday 7 December
    Where:
    Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Young at Heart Book Club


    Christmas Sourdough Baking Workshop

    Christmas Sourdough Baking Workshop

    Fresh baked slow fermented sourdough bread. Create Christmas Baked goodies made with sourdough. Sunflower Bun Bread Farmhouse Kitchen Christmas Crackers Christmas Stollen Go home with freshly baked goodies, recipe’s, some starter and the skills learned to do it yourself! And you...

    Date: Saturday 9 December
    Where:
    Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Christmas Sourdough Baking Workshop


    Sunday Cinema | No Ordinary Sheila

    Sunday Cinema | No Ordinary Sheila

    The story of Sheila Natusch, the New Zealand writer and illustrator of many ground-breaking natural history books. Her life was defiant, unconventional, and full of adventure. Rated G

    Date: Sunday 10 December
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sunday Cinema | No Ordinary Sheila


    Sunday Cinema | Hillary: Ocean to Sky

    Sunday Cinema | Hillary: Ocean to Sky

    For this feature-length documentary Michael Dillon revisits his award-winner From the Ocean to the Sky, about Edmund Hillary's Ganges jet boat expedition. Back in 1977, Dillon filmed Hillary and crew (including son Peter Hillary) as they jet boated from the mouth of the Ganges to the base of the...

    Date: Sunday 10 December
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sunday Cinema | Hillary: Ocean to Sky


    Sunday Cinema | Shackleton: The Greatest Story of Survival

    Sunday Cinema | Shackleton: The Greatest Story of Survival

    28 lost adventurers must fight for their lives after their only lifeline is destroyed in the most uninhabitable place on Earth - Antarctica. Run time: 1h 30m

    Date: Sunday 10 December
    Where:
    MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

    Read more » - Sunday Cinema | Shackleton: The Greatest Story of Survival


    Free
    R18
    Wine Books and More

    Wine Books and More

    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...

    Date: Tuesday 20 June to Tuesday 19 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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    Hastings Library Book Chat

    Hastings Library Book Chat

    10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month. Come along and share books you have enjoyed and hear from other readers. All welcome. Visit our Readers' Blog to see what we've been reading! For more information contact:+64 06 871 5000, or email hdlprogrammes@hdc.govt.nz

    Date: Wednesday 21 June to Wednesday 20 December
    Where:
    Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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    February 2024

    Free
    Havelock Handmade Market

    Havelock Handmade Market

    After our cyclone-induced hiatus, we're pleased to announce that the Havelock Handmade Market is returning on the 1st of April (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm this Saturday). Come along and support local crafters and artists.

    Date: Saturday 3 June to Saturday 3 February
    Where:
    Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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    March 2024

    Free
    Re-New Sustainable HB Markets

    Re-New Sustainable HB Markets

    At the seasonal Re-New Sustainable Markets you can display and sell your sustainable products or services. We have plenty of stalls available and would welcome your contribution to saving the environment. ​ We are happy to provide stall space for everything from seedlings to large furniture....

    Date: Saturday 9 September to Saturday 8 June
    Where:
    Re-New NZ, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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    Relay for Life

    Relay for Life

    Relay for Life is an opportunity to celebrate survivors of Cancer and remember those who have passed. Fundraise to provide ongoing support for those living with cancer and having treatment.

    Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 17 March
    Where:
    Mitre 10 Sports Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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    June 2024

    Free
    Re-New Sustainable HB Markets

    Re-New Sustainable HB Markets

    At the seasonal Re-New Sustainable Markets you can display and sell your sustainable products or services. We have plenty of stalls available and would welcome your contribution to saving the environment. ​ We are happy to provide stall space for everything from seedlings to large furniture....

    Date: Saturday 9 September to Saturday 8 June
    Where:
    Re-New NZ, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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