Napier Night Fiesta, the Urban Farmers' Market Homecoming and three volunteers honoured
Napier Night Fiesta is on at Memorial Square on Friday evening, and the Napier Urban Farmers' Market Homecoming is on Saturday morning. Craig Findlay, Mary Wise and Marcia Princess Anderson have received Napier's 2026 Civic Awards. Sunday is forecast to reach 28.
Around town
Rachael Bailey named interim chief executive of Napier City Council
Napier City Council has appointed Rachael Bailey, one of its own executive directors, as interim chief executive. She starts on Thursday 3 December, taking over from Louise Miller, who is leaving to lead Water Hawke's Bay.
Read the storyCommunityThree Napier volunteers honoured at the 2026 Civic Awards
Cricket leader Craig Findlay, long-time volunteer Mary Wise and Māori Warden Marcia Princess Anderson have received Napier's 2026 Civic Awards for their service to the city.
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New Zealand teams take on India in Tauranga in three sports from 13 November
Two Black Caps one-day internationals at Bay Oval, free beach volleyball at Mount Main Beach and free 3x3 basketball at Mercury Baypark are on from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November.
Read on Explore TaurangaHamiltonHamilton Gardens wins national tourism award after five years of change
Hamilton Gardens has won the ServiceIQ Tourism Excellence Award for small-to-medium businesses, a national tourism award presented at this year's ceremony in Christchurch.
Read on Explore HamiltonTaupōSupercars confirmed for Taupō on 14 to 16 May 2027, with tickets on sale in late November
The ITM Taupō Super 440 will run at Taupō International Motorsport Park from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 May 2027. Tickets go on sale in the week starting Monday 23 November.
Read on Explore TaupōThis weekend
Forecast from Open-Meteo, checked Thursday 1:53pm. This Weekend has the latest forecast from Friday.
Napier Night Fiesta
Memorial Square
Details and ticketsFrom $15Fri 13 Nov · 6:30pmCHOIR ON TAP
The Cabana
Details and ticketsFreeSat 14 Nov · 8amBig Sale
Taradale Anglican Church
Details and ticketsFreeSat 14 Nov · 8:30amNapier Urban Farmers' Market Homecoming
Between Clive and Memorial Squares
Details and ticketsFreeSat 14 Nov · 10amWaiohiki Arts Village Open Day - All Welcome!
Waiohiki Arts Village
Details and ticketsFrom $20Sat 14 Nov · 7:30pmMana Frequency @ Paisley Stage
Paisley Stage
Details and ticketsEverything on in Napier this week
Event details from Eventfinda. Times and prices can change, so check with the organiser before you go.
Get outside
Taradale Park and Centennial Park Napier: Sports Ground, Rose Garden and Playground
Taradale Park, Napier: home of the Taradale Sports Association’s four clubs, with Centennial Park’s trees, rose garden and water features on its…
Read the guideWaikōpiro Loop Track Napier: Short Family Lakeside Walk at Lake Tūtira Regional Park
A flat 20-minute loop around Lake Waikōpiro at the entrance to Lake Tūtira Regional Park, with parts impassable when lake levels are high.
Read the guideTūtaekurī River Napier: Freshwater Swimming at Expressway Bridge
Bask in the tranquil beauty of Tutaekuri River’s banks, but beware of fluctuating water quality that could affect your swimming adventure.
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