What’s On in Napier

Thu 10 Sep · Napier Sailing Club

The Ahuriri Estuary Protection Society hosts its spring speakers evening at the Napier Sailing Club.

Sat 12 Sep · Taradale Library

A drop-in mixed media craft session building floral artwork at Taradale Library.

Tue 8 Sep · Creative Arts Napier

Tuesday evening sewing tuition for beginners and mixed abilities at the Community Arts Centre in Napier.

Thu 10 Sep · Havelock North Library

A guided conversation series on Te Tiriti o Waitangi running through September at Havelock North Library.

Wed 9 Sep · Hygge at Clifton Bay

A talk on building a media career while based in Hawke’s Bay, held at Hygge at Clifton Bay.

Thu 10 Sep · The Common Room Garden, Hastings

A workshop using creative practice as a route into reflection and wellbeing.

Fri 11 Sep · Hastings Art Gallery

A hands-on making session at Hastings Art Gallery, the first in a run continuing through to December.

Sun 13 Sep · Napier Soundshell

A dog parade on the Marine Parade Soundshell, open to owners and spectators alike.

Sat 12 Sep · Taradale Library

A free hands-on technology session for young people at Taradale Library.

Fri 11 Sep · Napier Library

A sensory play session for babies and toddlers at Napier Library.

Tue 8 Sep · Taradale Library

Songs, rhymes and movement for babies and their caregivers at Taradale Library.

Tue 8 Sep · Havelock North Library

A weekly rhymes and music session for pre-schoolers at Havelock North Library.

Thu 10 Sep · Hastings War Memorial Library

Te reo Māori games for tamariki running from Thursday through to Monday as part of the Karawhiua challenge.

Sat 12 Sep · Blyth Performing Arts Centre

The preliminary round of the region’s young musician competition at the Blyth Performing Arts Centre in Havelock North.

Sat 12 Sep · Toitoi Opera House, Hastings

A performance season at the Toitoi Opera House featuring the work ‘Chandra Tara’.

Tue 8 Sep · Muse Art Gallery, Hastings

Opening night for a new exhibition at Muse Art Gallery in Hastings.

All week · Creative Arts Napier

An exhibition running at the Community Arts Centre in Napier until 23 September.

All week · Creative Arts Napier

A solo exhibition of work by John Staniford, showing at Creative Arts Napier until 23 September.

All week · Hawke’s Bay Museum, Napier

A long-run exhibition exploring the connections between birds, people and place in Aotearoa.

Sat 12 Sep · The Mahoe Guide Hall, Napier

An open Saturday gaming session at the Mahoe Guide Hall in Napier.

All week · Hawke’s Bay libraries

A month-long te reo Māori challenge running at the Hastings, Flaxmere and Havelock North libraries.

Thu 10 Sep · Hastings War Memorial Library

An after-hours craft night for adults at the Hastings War Memorial Library.

Wed 9 Sep · Hastings War Memorial Library

A weekly social deduction games night run by the Geeks Guild.

Sat 12 Sep · Hastings War Memorial Library

An open board games afternoon hosted by the Geeks Guild.

Sat 12 Sep · Ongaonga Community Hall

A fundraising quiz night for Friends of Ongaonga School in Central Hawke’s Bay.

Fri 11 Sep · Paisley Stage, Napier

A blues gig at Paisley Stage in Ahuriri, doors from 8pm.

Sat 12 Sep · Hygge at Clifton Bay

Nick Herbison plays with guests at Hygge at Clifton Bay, out past Te Awanga.

Tue 8 Sep · Napier RSA

The Napier Rock n Roll Club’s regular Tuesday night dance at the Napier RSA.

Sun 13 Sep · St Matthews Church, Hastings

A Sunday afternoon variety concert presented by the Hastings Music Society.

Sun 13 Sep · St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Hastings

A concert at St Matthew’s Anglican Church in Hastings.

Sat 12 Sep · Toitoi, Hastings

The region’s annual charity wine auction, held at Toitoi’s Functions on Hastings venue.

Sat 12 Sep · Herschell Street, Napier

Napier’s weekly Saturday morning growers and producers market on Herschell Street.

Sun 13 Sep · Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings

The region’s long-running Sunday farmers market at Tōmoana Showgrounds.

Sun 13 Sep · The Mahoe Guide Hall, Napier

A Sunday morning community market in Taradale.

Sat 12 Sep · Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings

A one-day plant and garden market at Tōmoana Showgrounds.

Sun 13 Sep · McLean Park, Napier

Hawke’s Bay host North Harbour at McLean Park in a Sunday afternoon NPC fixture.

Sat 12 Sep · The Yoga Space, Hastings

An early Saturday morning yoga class at The Yoga Space in Hastings.

Tue 8 Sep · Clive War Memorial Swimming Pool

Water confidence sessions for toddlers at the Clive War Memorial pool.

Sat 12 Sep · Gwavas Garden Homestead, Tikokino

Guided tours of the historic Gwavas homestead, gardens and bush open from this Saturday.

All week · Taniwha Daffodils, Waipukurau

Hundreds of daffodil varieties in bloom at Taniwha Daffodils, open daily until 20 September.

All week · Waipukurau Railway Station

A free community exhibition and trail at the Waipukurau Railway Station, running until 27 September.

Tue 8 Sep · Craft and Social, Hastings

A lunchtime speaker session with horse trainer Guy Lowry at Craft and Social.

Fri 11 Sep · Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North

A professional seminar hosted by Eye Institute at Black Barn Vineyards.

Thu 10 Sep · The Cabana, Napier

The Cabana’s monthly stand-up night, with a line-up of touring and local comedians.

Tue 8 Sep · Focal Point Cinema, Havelock North

The Alliance Française Ciné-Club’s September French film screening at Focal Point Cinema.

Wed 16 – Thu 17 Sep · Napier Municipal Theatre

A staging of The Wizard of Oz at the Napier Municipal Theatre.

Wed 16 – Fri 18 Sep · Toitoi, Hastings

A three-day national chardonnay symposium in the Toitoi Assembly Ballroom.

Fri 18 Sep · Blyth Performing Arts Centre

The final round of the region’s young musician competition.

Sat 19 Sep · McLean Park, Napier

An A-League football match brought to McLean Park in Napier.

Sat 19 Sep · Hastings CBD

The Hastings Blossom Festival returns to the city centre for a day of spring celebrations.

Sat 19 Sep · Century Theatre, Napier

Chamber ensemble NZTrio perform at the Century Theatre in Napier.

Sat 19 Sep · Crab Farm Winery, Napier

White Chapel Jak play a winery show at Crab Farm in Bay View.

Sat 19 Sep · The Old Mill, Napier

A murder mystery dinner show staged at The Old Mill.

Thu 24 Sep · Toitoi Opera House, Hastings

A celebration marking 30 years of Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated.

Sat 26 Sep · Centennial Events Centre, Napier

A free public expo on electrification and home energy at the Centennial Events Centre.

Sat 26 Sep · Cape Kidnappers

A trail running event across the Cape Kidnappers station and coastline.