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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 Eventfinda. To find out how to list your event see Eventfinda.
Do you want to WIN your Christmas Wishlist?
We're giving somebody the opportunity to WIN their Christmas Wishlist to the value of $1,000!
To go in the draw, join Santa’s Scavenger Hunt in Hastings CBD and find the 10 items in shop windows that Santa needs for Christmas and tell us what’s...
Date: Friday 1 December to Sunday 17 December
Where: Hastings CBD, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce
When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library
When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library
Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Friday 1 December to Friday 22 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sanctuary Sounds is a not-for-profit music festival showcasing an eclectic
mix of music from all over New Zealand and abroad. The 3 day festival is a true
grassroots experience, held on a rural property in Takapau, Central Hawkes Bay,
where you will find yourself immersed in music, art, food and...
Date: Friday 1 December to Sunday 3 December
Where: Sanctuary Sounds, Takapau, Central Hawke's Bay
If you want to shop local and support artists, now is your chance. The market will be packed with beautiful homewares, a wide range of textiles, sweet smelling soaps, baby gifts, jewellery, glassware, paintings and prints, candles, ceramics, Christmas decorations and much more.
Forget the...
Date: Friday 1 December
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready to kick off a sizzling summer with a week-long extravaganza of family fun at Memorial and Clive Squares from December 1 to 8!
We have an exciting line-up of activities and events that will have you dancing into the holiday season. From picnics in the sun to vibrant artistry, festive...
Date: Friday 1 December to Friday 8 December
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience.
This is where the locals shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to create your own locally sourced meals at home.
Enjoy some of the best produce from...
Date: Saturday 2 December to Saturday 27 January
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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 2 December to Saturday 3 February
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Welcome to the MWIW community!
Here you can buy and sell preloved, vintage, upcycled and handmade - clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories.
We're New Zealands largest sustainable fashion market, and in Hawke's Bay, we have over 50 individual stallholders!
We're indoors at the...
Date: Saturday 2 December
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for our fourth Wonder Christmas Market! Over 90 stalls, live music, food trucks and more.
Support small businesses by buying local for your loved ones for Christmas.
$5 entry fee, with a Koha for kids under 12.
Date: Saturday 2 December
Where: Waikoko Gardens, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
30 Saturday Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the Summer season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
- Groove Foundation
-...
Date: Saturday 2 December to Sunday 17 December
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Enchanted Ball supporting Te Mata Park presented by Etiquette.
Limited tickets on sale now.
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Don't miss out on the highly anticipated enchanted ball, supporting te mata park. In 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, this enchanting event sold out quickly, captivating guests...
Date: Saturday 2 December
Where: Havelock North isite, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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 3 December
Where: Ocean Spa, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets.
The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like...
Date: Sunday 3 December to Sunday 28 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napiers only weekly indoor market. Rain or shine. Your chance to get value for your money as well as great quality.
9 am - 1 pm Sundays, in the Girl Guide Hall, corner of York Ave and Auckland Road. Greenmeadows, Napier.
Contact Ange taradalesundaymarket@gmail.com for information or to book a...
Date: Sunday 3 December to Sunday 10 December
Where: The Mahoe Guide Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Santa's coming to town for the Harcourts Christmas Parade and we can't wait!
The 2023 parade will be jam-packed with Christmas themed displays and floats - and of course Mr Claus himself!
Start time is 1pm, followed by a Christmas Fiesta held in Clive Memorial Square where you can catch up...
Date: Sunday 3 December
Where: Napier CBD, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Celebrating our 4th punjabi language week. It will be full of cultural performances and talk about our Punjabi language and its history. It is a free family event. Come with your family
Date: Sunday 3 December
Where: Toitoi - Functions on Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Christmas is coming! Please bring along your friends, families and neighbours to this absolutely stunning Advent Carols service. We hope to see you there.
Date: Sunday 3 December
Where: Waiapu Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings District Libraries Summer Sparks Challenge is for children aged 5-12.
The programme runs annually from early December to late January.
What is Summer Sparks?
A fun set of challenges and activities providing an innovative and dynamic way of encouraging children’s learning and...
Date: Monday 4 December to Sunday 28 January
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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 4 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Meet us at the Arataki Honey Visitor Centre where you will be kitted out with overalls, beekeeping veils and gloves then taken to visit an onsite hive.
You will join the beekeeper whilst they open a hive and introduce you to our busy honey bees.
Discover the Arataki Honey story and get...
Date: Monday 4 December to Saturday 27 April
Where: Arataki Honey Visitor Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 5 December to Tuesday 19 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings...
Date: Tuesday 5 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
That's right! Clear some space, my book-hoarding cohorts! It's book sale time again!
This is a Friends of Hastings District Libraries fundraising event. Come along and bag a bargain! Or 12... Big books, small books - take your pick, but don't forget to pay.
Adult books (that means grown-ups...
Date: Thursday 7 December to Saturday 9 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or...
Date: Thursday 7 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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 7 December to Thursday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Enjoy an evening with Alpha Domus.
We've excited to Alpha Domus with us to showcase their wines alongside our menu.
Meet the winemaker and try some of their exclusive wines. Grown and hand crafted here in Hawkes Bay.
Book now and enjoy an evening of fun
Date: Thursday 7 December
Where: Bistronomy, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bring your tamariki to visit Santa in the Tama Tūranga Huata room this December!
Post your letters to Santa, pop a gift under the Giving Tree for Women's Refuge, meet the big man - and bring a camera so you have a photo with him in the Grotto.
There'll be art activities for kids and, on...
Date: Friday 8 December to Friday 22 December
Where: Toitoi - Tama Tūranga Huata Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Unlost Village Travelling Marketeers is a brand new monthly travelling market throughout the North Island, a vibrant collection of travellers, creatives and traders, many who have graced the travelling fair circuits over the years.
A unique weekend market including bonafide housetrucks and...
Date: Saturday 9 December to Sunday 10 December
Where: Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A fun & festive FREE community event filled with lost of Christmas cheer!
It is going to be a ‘Holly Jolly' Christmas event that will see the closing of Ruataniwha Street between Northumberland Street & Porangahau Rd, providing residents and visitors alike opportunity to enjoy, connect and...
Date: Saturday 9 December
Where: Ruataniwha st, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
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
Date: Saturday 9 December
Where: Tremain Field, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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
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
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
The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other and let’s paint a masterpiece!
Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in the heart of Hastings! No previous painting experience necessary. Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going!
...
Date: Wednesday 13 December
Where: Giant Brewing Co., Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Maraenui Christmas in the Park is a free whānau celebration in the Maraenui Shopping Centre Reserve, from 2pm to 6pm on Friday, 15 December 2023.
There will be live music, face painting, music, games, sausage sizzle, giant inflatable slide, bouncy castle, Santa, Mr Bubbles, and loads more family...
Date: Friday 15 December
Where: Maraenui Shopping Centre Reserve, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Welcoming our first addition to Street, Beats & Eats! The big summer bonanza!
kicking off strong with an array of your favourite local wizards - bringing you a wicked line up of musical talents, cultural performances and a diverse mix of delicacies to fill your tummy's while you stroll around the...
Date: Saturday 16 December
Where: Hastings Clock Tower, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Fiesta of Lights is back for its 25th year of dazzling the community with its spectacular light displays and festive activities.
Started in 1998, the event has grown in size featuring over 60 stunning light displays scattered along a 1.5 km tree-lined trail surrounded by thousands of...
Date: Saturday 16 December to Wednesday 3 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
For handcrafted gifts, made with love, for someone you love. Come along to the Christmas Market at the Girl Guide Hall, on the corner of York Ave and Auckland Road, Greenmeadows, Napier. Your chance to get that last minute shopping done in style, for unique, quality gifts. See you there.
9 am - 1...
Date: Sunday 17 December
Where: The Mahoe Guide Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Christmas is coming! Please bring along your friends, families and neighbours to this very special Nine Lessons & Carols service. We hope to see you there.
Date: Sunday 17 December
Where: Waiapu Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Add a spool of ribbon, a swatch of washi tape, a splash of colour and a dash of gemstones and you have the perfect recipe for handmade Christmas cards. Drop in to create your own masterpieces to give to your nearest and dearest.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a...
Date: Tuesday 19 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book...
Date: Tuesday 19 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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 20 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Can’t find that perfect wrapping paper? Always short on gift tags? Never fear, we can help! Drop in and make your own wrapping paper and personalised gift tags.
Suitable for ages 13-18.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and...
Date: Wednesday 20 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Add a spool of ribbon, a swatch of washi tape, a splash of colour and a dash of gemstones and you have the perfect recipe for handmade Christmas cards. Drop in to create your own masterpieces to give to your nearest and dearest.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a...
Date: Wednesday 20 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Add a spool of ribbon, a swatch of washi tape, a splash of colour and a dash of gemstones and you have the perfect recipe for handmade Christmas cards. Drop in to create your own masterpieces to give to your nearest and dearest.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a...
Date: Thursday 21 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Gather among the stacks and listen to a collection of our favourite Christmas stories, just in time for the big day.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional...
Date: Friday 22 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Haere Mai - All Welcome
Please invite your friends, families and neighbours for this beautiful traditional Nativity Service. Especially for the whole family. Come and take part in the Christmas story.
Date: Sunday 24 December
Where: Waiapu Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Haere Mai - All Welcome
Please invite your family, friends and neighbours for this Midnight Mass Service. Join us to celebrate the birth of Jesus with traditional carols and communion.
Date: Sunday 24 December
Where: Waiapu Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Haere Mai - All Welcome
Please invite your family, friends and neighbours for this Early Bird Christmas Service. A traditional service with Christmas carols and communion for the early risers.
Date: Monday 25 December
Where: Waiapu Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Haere Mai - All Welcome
Please invite your family, friends and neighbours. Celebrate Christmas at a beautiful family service with Carols in our historic Chapel.
Ormond Chapel is at 84 Napier Terrace, Napier Hill.
Date: Monday 25 December
Where: Ormond Chapel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Haere Mai - All Welcome
Christmas with bells on... all you imagine Christmas to be.
Please invite your family, friends and neighbours for this stunning, festive service at the cathedral.
Date: Monday 25 December
Where: Waiapu Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The much-anticipated Boxing Day Festival returns for its eighth edition at the picturesque Cape Estate on December 26th, 2023. Nestled in the heart of Hawke's Bay, this enchanting event promises a day filled with music, games, and delicious culinary delights, all set against the breathtaking...
Date: Tuesday 26 December
Where: Cape Estate, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bored? Come and play, create and explore our wonderful makerspaces across all three libraries. Something new every week.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Wednesday 27 December to Thursday 1 February
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bored? Come and play, create and explore our wonderful makerspaces across all three libraries. Something new every week.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Wednesday 27 December to Thursday 1 February
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bored? Come and play, create and explore our wonderful makerspaces across all three libraries. Something new every week.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Wednesday 27 December to Thursday 1 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Fiesta of Lights is back for its 25th year of dazzling the community with its spectacular light displays and festive activities.
Started in 1998, the event has grown in size featuring over 60 stunning light displays scattered along a 1.5 km tree-lined trail surrounded by thousands of...
Date: Saturday 16 December to Wednesday 3 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
4th Time around and hoping to be bigger and better for 2024.
Wonderful 3 day's of adventure shopping through a wonderful collection a variety of stalls, selling Vintage Wares & Collectables - Jewellery, Accessories, China, Kitchenalla, Military, Quilts, Rockabilly, Art, Art Deco, Toys, NZ...
Date: Tuesday 2 January to Thursday 4 January
Where: Waipukurau Memorial Hall, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Hastings District Libraries Summer Sparks Challenge is for children aged 5-12.
The programme runs annually from early December to late January.
What is Summer Sparks?
A fun set of challenges and activities providing an innovative and dynamic way of encouraging children’s learning and...
Date: Monday 4 December to Sunday 28 January
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bored? Come and play, create and explore our wonderful makerspaces across all three libraries. Something new every week.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Wednesday 27 December to Thursday 1 February
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bored? Come and play, create and explore our wonderful makerspaces across all three libraries. Something new every week.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Wednesday 27 December to Thursday 1 February
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bored? Come and play, create and explore our wonderful makerspaces across all three libraries. Something new every week.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Wednesday 27 December to Thursday 1 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
You asked for it... we will deliver! Seriously Jerry, put the gun down, I am literally telling them right now. Yes all right, we can do four. Adults vs kids? Why not. Capture the flag? Sounds fun! Bring your own guns and ammo along to the Nerf war of your choice.
Registration is required....
Date: Friday 5 January
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience.
This is where the locals shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to create your own locally sourced meals at home.
Enjoy some of the best produce from...
Date: Saturday 2 December to Saturday 27 January
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets.
The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like...
Date: Sunday 3 December to Sunday 28 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Create your own tiny masterpiece. Draw, paint, sculpt, sew - the options are endless! Bring your work in to the library to be shown in our Kids Exhibition. All art pieces are to be smaller than 15x15cm and one entry per person.
Note: Limited number of tiny canvas' are available, while stocks...
Date: Monday 8 January to Sunday 28 January
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Create your own tiny masterpiece. Draw, paint, sculpt, sew - the options are endless! Bring your work in to the library to be shown in our Kids Exhibition. All art pieces are to be smaller than 15x15cm and one entry per person.
Note: Limited number of tiny canvas' are available, while stocks...
Date: Monday 8 January to Saturday 27 January
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Create your own tiny masterpiece. Draw, paint, sculpt, sew - the options are endless! Bring your work in to the library to be shown in our Kids Exhibition. All art pieces are to be smaller than 15x15cm and one entry per person.
Note: Limited number of tiny canvas' are available, while stocks...
Date: Monday 8 January to Saturday 27 January
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We provide the fabric paints, you provide the creativity. Drop in to create the book bag of your dreams. (and then fill it up before you leave!).
Registration is required> Register through the Hastings District Libraries website.
Suitable for ages 8-12.
Children must be accompanied by a...
Date: Tuesday 9 January
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Craft and a movie - no prior skills required! We'll supply the craft kit, you come and hang out! Registration is required - register through the Hastings District Libraries website.
Suitable for ages 13-18.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording...
Date: Wednesday 10 January
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It's been a while since we flew - do you think we have some new tricks up our sleeves? Come see if you can make a better paper plane than our librarians!
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes...
Date: Thursday 11 January
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
You asked for it... we will deliver! Seriously Jerry, put the gun down, I am literally telling them right now. Yes all right, we can do four. Adults vs kids? Why not. Capture the flag? Sounds fun! Bring your own guns and ammo along to the Nerf war of your choice.
Registration is required....
Date: Friday 12 January
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Lets bring some life and colour into the world - we've got the pots, the paint, the seeds and the soil, all you need to bring is your creativity!
Registration is required. Register through the Hastings District Libraries website.
Suitable for ages 10-12.
Children must be accompanied by a...
Date: Wednesday 17 January
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a city just waiting to be built- by you! Come along to add your architectural skills to our collaborative build.
Suitable for ages 5+.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which...
Date: Thursday 18 January
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Meet us at the Arataki Honey Visitor Centre where you will be kitted out with overalls, beekeeping veils and gloves then taken to visit an onsite hive.
You will join the beekeeper whilst they open a hive and introduce you to our busy honey bees.
Discover the Arataki Honey story and get...
Date: Monday 4 December to Saturday 27 April
Where: Arataki Honey Visitor Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
You asked for it... we will deliver! Seriously Jerry, put the gun down, I am literally telling them right now. Yes all right, we can do four. Adults vs kids? Why not. Capture the flag? Sounds fun! Bring your own guns and ammo along to the Nerf war of your choice.
Registration is required....
Date: Friday 19 January
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Search the stacks for some of your favourite book characters and find the hidden codes. All completed entries go in the draw to win a grand prize!
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may...
Date: Monday 22 January to Sunday 4 February
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Search the stacks for some of your favourite book characters and find the hidden codes. All completed entries go in the draw to win a grand prize!
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may...
Date: Monday 22 January to Saturday 3 February
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Search the stacks for some of your favourite book characters and find the hidden codes. All completed entries go in the draw to win a grand prize!
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may...
Date: Monday 22 January to Saturday 3 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We provide the fabric paints, you provide the creativity. Drop in to create the book bag of your dreams. (and then fill it up before you leave!).
Registration is required> Register through the Hastings District Libraries website.
Suitable for ages 8-12.
Children must be accompanied by a...
Date: Tuesday 23 January
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Drop your favourite teddy bear off for an overnight sleepover at the Library! What mischief will they get up too? Note: Collection of Teddy Bears is any time from 12:00pm, Thursday 25th January 2024.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or...
Date: Wednesday 24 January
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Pizza, snacks, games, friends - what more could you want? Let's celebrate one more time before school goes back with our epic Library Lock In. Registration is required - register through the Hastings District Libraries website.
Suitable for ages 13-18.
Children must be accompanied by a...
Date: Wednesday 24 January
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
You asked for it... we will deliver! Seriously Jerry, put the gun down, I am literally telling them right now. Yes all right, we can do four. Adults vs kids? Why not. Capture the flag? Sounds fun! Bring your own guns and ammo along to the Nerf war of your choice.
Registration is required....
Date: Friday 26 January
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come to Farmhouse Kitchen and join Pauline for a weekend of fermenting.
An all fermenting workshop.
On Friday Evening an introduction and preparing the doughs and dairy. Supper included
On Saturday we have 2 workshop sessions and a lunch included
On Sunday morning the third workshop...
Date: Friday 26 January to Sunday 28 January
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bored? Come and play, create and explore our wonderful makerspaces across all three libraries. Something new every week.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Wednesday 27 December to Thursday 1 February
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bored? Come and play, create and explore our wonderful makerspaces across all three libraries. Something new every week.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Wednesday 27 December to Thursday 1 February
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bored? Come and play, create and explore our wonderful makerspaces across all three libraries. Something new every week.
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...
Date: Wednesday 27 December to Thursday 1 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Search the stacks for some of your favourite book characters and find the hidden codes. All completed entries go in the draw to win a grand prize!
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may...
Date: Monday 22 January to Sunday 4 February
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Search the stacks for some of your favourite book characters and find the hidden codes. All completed entries go in the draw to win a grand prize!
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may...
Date: Monday 22 January to Saturday 3 February
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Search the stacks for some of your favourite book characters and find the hidden codes. All completed entries go in the draw to win a grand prize!
Suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may...
Date: Monday 22 January to Saturday 3 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Meet us at the Arataki Honey Visitor Centre where you will be kitted out with overalls, beekeeping veils and gloves then taken to visit an onsite hive.
You will join the beekeeper whilst they open a hive and introduce you to our busy honey bees.
Discover the Arataki Honey story and get...
Date: Monday 4 December to Saturday 27 April
Where: Arataki Honey Visitor Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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 2 December to Saturday 3 February
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Welcome to the Te Awanga Wine Strip!
Join us for an epic day out here along the Te Awanga Wine Strip! In true Te Awanga styles, this isn’t just your ordinary wine festival. Our wineries will be connected by trails, with pop up destinations, local guest bars to surprise and delight event go-ers...
Date: Saturday 3 February
Where: Te Awanga Wine Strip, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In this three-hour long workshop you will learn how to make Haloumi, Mozzarella and Feta.You will be taught by Pauline Korevaar of Farmhouse Kitchen.
All equipment and ingredients to make cheese are provided
Just bring yourself, no prior experience is required. Light refreshments included.
...
Date: Saturday 10 February
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Spirit of Napier Lions Club presents the magical garden world of Colin Harvey-James.
A rare opportunity for you to enter the private garden world of this well-known Hawke's Bay designer. Experience the floral artworks, take in the garden theatre and enjoy high tea in the stunning "Friends...
Date: Sunday 11 February
Where: Friends Bush, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come and check out the BIG art show, filled with TINY masterpieces, all created by our talented tamariki.
Suitable for all ages..
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Monday 12 February to Monday 4 March
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Art Deco Festival Napier has grown into one of the great festivals of the world.
But more than that, it's an acknowledgment of the resilience and spirit of Hawke's Bay communities who, in the aftermath of the 1931 earthquake, rolled up their sleeves and rebuilt Napier City, creating the...
Date: Thursday 15 February to Sunday 18 February
Where: Napier CBD, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Devil in a Little Green Bottle is an immersive art deco experience held in Hawke’s best kept secret – the intimate Cedric’s Bar - set in the historic Municipal buildings in Hastings.
This exclusive event promises to transport guests to another world, where they can indulge in the...
Date: Thursday 15 February to Saturday 17 February
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Step back in time to an era of timeless charm at the Toitoi Tea Dance.
Held in the grand Assembly Ballroom, join us for a delightful afternoon where you can dance away to the sounds of Brett’s New Internationals.
Savor the exquisite flavours of a classic afternoon tea and enjoy a selection...
Date: Friday 16 February
Where: Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at the beautiful CHB Municipal theatre for Buster Keaton's :The General" a classic silent movie, which will be accompanied by International Musician Chris Hainsworth.
We encourage all those with Vintage Cars to bring them along for the night as there is plenty of parking available. After...
Date: Sunday 18 February
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Come to Farmhouse Kitchen and join Pauline for a weekend of fermenting.
An all fermenting workshop.
On Friday Evening an introduction and preparing the doughs and dairy. Supper included
On Saturday we have 2 workshop sessions and a lunch included
On Sunday morning the third workshop and...
Date: Friday 23 February to Sunday 25 February
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at the Napier Soundshell on Saturday 24th February 2024 and experience a samba extravaganza with Bay Batucada!
To celebrate it's 10th anniversary, Bay Batucada presents Bay Bloco: an incredible event, full of samba music and dance, all free to the public.
With performers and samba...
Date: Saturday 24 February
Where: Napier Soundshell, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come and check out the BIG art show, filled with TINY masterpieces, all created by our talented tamariki.
Suitable for all ages..
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Monday 12 February to Monday 4 March
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In this Sourdough Pizza and Pasta workshop, you will learn how to create and use Sourdough for Pizza, Pasta and some sweet doughnuts.
Go home with freshly baked goodies, recipes, some starter and the skills learned to do it yourself!
This is a practical, hands-on workshop where you will...
Date: Saturday 2 March
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Annual Gala, fun day for all the family. Books, 2nd Hand Clothing, White Elephant, Auction, Meat, Produce, Sports Gear, Cakes, Preserves, Linen, Picture Frames, Crafts & Collectibles, Jewellery, Plants, Hamburgers, Tea & Coffee, Candy Floss, Sausage Sizzle, Steak Sandwiches, kids games etc etc.
Date: Sunday 3 March
Where: Lindisfarne College, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Meet us at the Arataki Honey Visitor Centre where you will be kitted out with overalls, beekeeping veils and gloves then taken to visit an onsite hive.
You will join the beekeeper whilst they open a hive and introduce you to our busy honey bees.
Discover the Arataki Honey story and get...
Date: Monday 4 December to Saturday 27 April
Where: Arataki Honey Visitor Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Rebel Round up is a Hot rod, Vintage and Rockabilly festival. Celebrating cars, music and fashion from the 1930's to the 1980's. We will have live bands, Pinup and rockabilly fashion pageants, hot rods and classic cars on show, flag drop racing demonstrations, classic boats on the lake, vintage...
Date: Saturday 9 March
Where: Backpaddock Lakes, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
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.
Start Date/Time: 4pm March 16, 2024
End Date/Time: 10am March 17, 2024
Location: Mitre 10 Park, Hastings...
Date: Saturday 16 March to Sunday 17 March
Where: Mitre 10 Sports Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Roll up. Roll up. Roll up!
Welcome to Season 9 of New Zealand's largest and most fabulous travelling festival/fair!
The Extravaganza Fair! Summer Tour 2023-2024 !!!
The Extravaganza Fair is a community-centred event with a creative and sustainable focus. It is a family affair, free entry...
Date: Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April
Where: Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Roll up. Roll up. Roll up!
Welcome to Season 9 of New Zealand's largest and most fabulous travelling festival/fair!
The Extravaganza Fair! Summer Tour 2023-2024 !!!
The Extravaganza Fair is a community-centred event with a creative and sustainable focus. It is a family affair, free entry...
Date: Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April
Where: Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Meet us at the Arataki Honey Visitor Centre where you will be kitted out with overalls, beekeeping veils and gloves then taken to visit an onsite hive.
You will join the beekeeper whilst they open a hive and introduce you to our busy honey bees.
Discover the Arataki Honey story and get...
Date: Monday 4 December to Saturday 27 April
Where: Arataki Honey Visitor Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Better Homes, Better Gardens, Better Lifestyles. Discover fresh, practical ideas that enhance both your living spaces and your wellbeing!
The popular Hawke's Bay Better Home and Living Show is back in May 2024! Join us for Kitchens, Building, Renovating, Heating, Insulation, Solar Power, Health,...
Date: Friday 24 May to Sunday 26 May
Where: Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join the tribe for the 4th annual Hawke's Bay Yoga Festival. Enjoy yoga in the warmth and comfort of the oceanfront Napier Events centre. Take in the 180-degree views of the ocean as you reconnect with body and soul and sample multiple yoga sessions. The Hawke's Bay Yoga Festival weekend offers you...
Date: Saturday 24 August to Sunday 25 August
Where: Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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