What’s On
Friday 1st May – Thursday 7th April
Friday 1st May
Friday 1st May (cont)
Te Awa Winter Wine Bar
Dennis Locorriere Presents Dr Hook
Warming wines & tantalizing small plates in front of a
roaring fire to ease you into the weekend with local band
Jamjar entertaining you. Happy hour from 5pm – 6pm &
complimentary wine tastings. Bookings not required.
With an evening of Dr Hook’s ‘Timeless’ hits fronted by the
legendary voice of founding lead vocalist Dennis
Locorriere, the true voice of Dr Hook, & his live band.
Since the bands farewell tour in 1985, Dennis Locorriere
has toured the world performing for the most part as a
solo artiste with just his magical voice & an acoustic
guitar.
Following the Top 10 success of Universal Records’
Timeless album, a 2 disc, 40 track collection of Dr Hook’s
greatest hits & favourite album tracks personally chosen
by Dennis Locorriere & released in the UK this year, the
decision has been made to release the album in other
countries including NZ in 2015. With these released
Locorriere will be embarking on a World Tour to celebrate
the ‘Hook’ legacy, & perform the songs how the fans
remember them sounding with the voice who recorded
them.
Te Awa Winery, 2375 SH50, Hastings
5.00pm – 8.00pm
Robin Grille: How to Get Your Kids to Do Stuff
Hawkes Bay Parents Centre is proud to present a parenting
seminar put on by Robin Grille, parenting educator &
psychologist in private practice. He is a published author of
books & articles around the world including Heart to Heart
Parenting & Parenting for a Peaceful World.
Robin is heading to East Pier in Napier to present an
informative & interactive seminar on "How to get your kids
to do stuff: a psycho-babble-free look at what really
motivates children."
Robin will take a deep look at how to unlock your child's
motivation & most importantly he will share ideas on how
to have fun in the process. Take your questions long to this
event to make the most of engaging with Robin Grille &
other parents in the community.
Tickes available from www.eventfinder.co.nz or the
Hastings and Havelock North i-SITES
Napier Municipal Theatre, 119 Tennyson St, Napier
7.30pm – 10.00pm
$75.00 - $85.00 + bf per adult
East Pier, Hardinge Rd, Napier
7.00pm – 9.00pm
$15.00 per adult (parent centre members) $20.00 per adult (nonmembers)
Tama.K.Trio
If you've ever dreamt of living in France for an extended
period or simply have an enduring love affair with France,
don't miss this delightful evening with foodie Allyson Gofton
as she talks about her fabulous new book " Recipes from my
French Kitchen".
Part Cookbook, part travel memoir, Allyson chronicles her
family's year living in a tiny village at the foot of the
Pyrenees & their varied experiences during that time.
Tickets are available from Waipawa or Waipukurau Libraries
or Paper Plus. Supper is included & there are bar facilities at
the Theatre.
Books will be for sale at the event, which Allyson will happily
sign - also the Perfect Mother's Day gift.
TAMA.K.TRIO – an array of soulful sound & unforgettable
music that tantalises the listening pleasure of any critic…….
Fronted by well-respected Musician Tama K & his equally
well seasoned rhythm section, have gathered the essence
of what has been missing in the drive of Kiwi iconic music.
From Soul to Blues to Funk & R&B you will hear it from this
trio band, & wonder why you haven’t heard them before.
With a rhythm section with such high standards of
musicianship, you would expect something amazingly
memorable & in this case, that’s exactly what the audience
receives. ..an unforgettable show of professionalism, with
that personal touch that signifies Tama K his electrifying
guitar skill & dynamic rhythm section.
Peina (Phunkytown) Taituha, who is regarded as one of
NZ’s finest Bass players in the Funk Soul & Blues genres,
pulls the bottom end in with his Rhythm partner Dickie
(Freak) Renata, who is regarded as one of NZ’s best
drummers. Dubbed the PhunkyFreaks this rhythm section
will leave you breathless.
Waipawa Municipal Theatre, 16 Kenilworth Rd, Waipawa
7.30pm
$20.00 per person
The Cabana, 11 Shakespeare Rd, Napier
8.00pm
$10.00 per person (door sales)
An Evening with Allyson Gofton
Saturday 2nd May
Saturday 2nd May (cont)
Hastings City Growers Market
Napier Urban Food Market
Join us at this brand spanking new market that will run
every Saturday morning in the streets of the 100 block of
Heretaunga St East with live entertainment & special deals
just for your deco picnic hamper.
Socialise while you shop in this new bustling market aimed
at locals & families. Vendors will sell locally grown or
produced food products & ready to eat food items. A
community stall space, live music & café style seating will
be an integral part of the market, making it an exciting
way to do your weekly shop.
There's nothing fresher or finer than a barrow load of food
from The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Markets! Shop for a wide
range of fresh veges, fruit, meat, bread, eggs, pickles &
preserves straight from the producer. Hot freshly roasted
coffee & a choice of breakfast fare feed the body while the
senses take in the live music, the smells of cooking & the
produce so fresh it looks straight back at you.
City Centre Hastings
8.00am – 12.00pm
Napier City, Lower Emerson St near Clive Square, Napier
9.00am – 12.00pm
Havelock Handmade Market
A quality handmade market, full of vibrant craftspeople
who create their products with care & skill. All stall holders
are Hawke's Bay locals who produce their goods
themselves .Items you will find: Children's clothing, oil
paintings, lavender products, cushions, bunting, jewellery,
woollen & paper accessories to name just a very few. If you
are looking for a piece that is truly unique & totally
handcrafted, then this is the market!
The Village Court, Te Mata Rd, Havelock North
9.00am – 1.00pm
Craft & Design Market
The Craft & Design Market is held every month at
Hawthorne Coffee Roasters in Havelock North.
It is a fabulous experience for discerning shoppers,
showcasing the work of a growing number of hand-picked
stall holders from around Hawke's Bay & NZ.
Stall-holders make, design or import gorgeous, highquality products. They support small businesses who
produce their goods locally, by hand or practice other
ethical design, manufacturing & trade principles. Kiwi
Made is strongly endorsed but they also support ethical
trading with craftspeople from developing nations.
Together with their wonderful hosts at Hawthorne Coffee
Roasters, they have created an experience that is truly
unique, vibrant, fun & "good".
Hawthorne Coffee Roasters, 23 Napier Rd, Havelock North
9.00am – 1.00pm
Free admission
Jewellery Techniques & Tips
This beginner’s class will cover some basic jewellery
making techniques with an introduction to metal
soldering. Over the wkd, a pair of earrings, a badge or
brooch can be created & with the construction of these, a
good coverage of techniques will be accrued. This is a
predominately cold connecting class & soldering will be
demonstrated. Those participants that finish their projects
will be encouraged to try the mastery of soldering.
EIT, 501 Gloucester St, Taradale
9.00am – 3.00pm
$145 per person – incls both Sat & Sun
The Flaxmere Community Centre & FlaXrock Gym
Open day
Try their fitness classes for free during the day & check out
their new furniture & equipment.
Plus, for the month of May, you can join FlaXrock Gym for
free! - Usually $30.
All welcome!
Flaxmere Community Centre, 400 Swansea Rd, Flaxmere
10.00am – 4.00pm
Free admission
Sunday 3rd May
Saturday 2nd May (cont)
Magpie Market @ Meeanee - Antiques, Collectibles
& Craft Market
This regular monthly market is mostly indoors, providing
something interesting for everyone. Besides the numerous
interesting craft & collectibles stalls the market offers
clothing, foodstuffs, jewellery, reiki to name a few, & has
highly experienced traders onsite who can assess your
treasures, antique or quirky piece & maybe let you know if
you are holding on to a fortune! Bring the whole family &
sample a devonshire tea while you take in the atmosphere
or watch one of the varied demonstrations/exhibitions
which changes monthly.
Market organisers are always on the lookout for charitable
organisations who wish to run a sausage sizzle fundraiser
so for more information please contact Di on 06 836 5340
or [email protected]
Meeanee Hall, Gavin Black St, Meeanee
10.00am – 2.00pm
Solar Power & Renewable Energy Workshop
Thinking of generating your own electricity from home with
solar panels or a micro-hydro system?
Learn how these systems work from the local renewable
energy experts from Falcon Electrical Ltd. Take your
technical questions & the rumours you've heard to be
confirmed or myth busted.
Check out the Centre's Solar PV system up close & personal.
Learn how to understand the generation information &
what factors affect how much electricity you might be able
to self-generate.
Register on www.eventfinder.co.nz
Environment Centre Hawkes Bay, 809 Karamu Rd, Hastings
10.30am - 11.30am
Free admission
Incognito Mode @ Common Room
It's the start of NZ Music month & what better way to kick
it off that with a great local band.
Incognito Mode will be rocking the Common Room.
Head on down & support local music
Common Room Bar, Heretaunga St East, Hastings
8.30pm
Donation on the door
Hawke’s Bay Farmers Market
There's nothing fresher or finer than a barrow load of food
from The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Markets!
Soak up the friendly, relaxed atmosphere of a traditional
village market. Hot freshly roasted coffee & a choice of
breakfast fare feed the body while the senses take in the
live music, the smells of cooking & the produce so fresh it
looks straight back at you. For your convenience there is
Eftpos, ample parking & toilet facilities.
Hawke's Bay A&P Showgrounds, Kenilworth Rd, Hastings
8.30am - 12.30pm
Otane Market
Quality local produce, including fresh fruit & vegetables,
organic freshly-baked bread & pastries, Hohepa cheese,
meat, eggs, honey preserves, olive oil & sweet treats.
Vegetable seedlings & plants, herbs, flowers, fruit bushes
& trees. The arts & crafts section has wool knits, jewellery,
art, pottery, vinyl records, cushions, quilting, cards, picture
frames, candles & more.
Otane Town Hall, Higginson St, Otane
9.00am – 1.00pm
Jewellery Techniques & Tips
As Saturday
EIT, 501 Gloucester St, Taradale
9.00am – 3.00pm
$145 per person – incls both Sat & Sun
Scented Soy Candle Making Class
Soy candle making is a gentle, satisfying craft enjoyed by
both young & old. Learn how to make long lasting, scented
candles for gifts or your home with this natural product,
fragrances & colours & re-cycled containers. The amount
of attention you apply determines the quality of the end
result & you will go away from this demonstration with
knowledge, inspiration, instructions & your own individual
candle & melt. Places are limited so email
[email protected] to confirm yours.
Calico Craft Supplies
9.00am – 3.00pm
$30 per person
Sunday 3rd May (cont)
Tuesday 5th May
Hot Rod & Classic Car Festival & Swap Meet
Porse Storytime @ Havelock North Library
Marineland Street Rods 23rd annual festival & swap meet.
600 plus hot rods & classics on display, plus this year the
event is commemorating the 100th anniversary of World
War 1. There will be military themed displays, & vehicles
etc, the popular & famous car from crane drop, kids rides,
trade displays, vintage V12 aero engine fire ups, motor
bikes, food & coffee stalls & much more.
Entertainment for the whole family. Kids under 5 yrs are
free to enter and kids 5-13 yrs are only $2.00.
PORSE educators share their storytelling talents with preschoolers & their parents. All welcome!
Meeanee Speedway, Sandy Rd, Meeanee, Napier
8.30am – 2.00pm
$10.00 per adult, $2.00 per child 5-13yrs, under 5yrs free
Havelock North Library, 28 Te Mata Rd, Havelock North
10.30am – 11.00am
Fossils: Rock Legends
Paleontology is the science of fossils. Like all science, it is
concerned with discovery & interpretation of the world (&
universe) around us. For paleontology, that discovery starts
in the layers of rock exposed on mountainsides & in river
beds, where we find fossils that have been preserved &
hidden for millions to hundreds of millions of yrs. Fossils are
an incredible source of knowledge & understanding: from
them we learn about the unique history of life on this
planet, the wonderful coincidence of conditions that makes
life possible, & the terrifying events that have destroyed
life. We also learn about climate change, sea-level rise,
earthquakes, tsunamis, & the fossil fuels that sustain our
society. In this talk James Crampton, will try to convey the
excitement (& hazards!) of initial fossil discovery, & then
give a tour through the sorts of scientific discoveries that
follow.
National Aquarium of NZ, Marine Parade, Napier
7.30pm – 9.00pm
Gold Coin Donation
ACCA / DACCA
First Sunday Funday
Enjoy a mountain bike ride, go for a run or have a walk. See
the animals in the Petting Zoo, or have a go at archery, golf
challenge, paint ball & the 70m water slide.
There are a variety of tracks available for you to choose
from, which means you can make your day as big or as
small as you wish.
Bellbird - 2.5km easy track for all ages & abilities & is
suitable for pushchairs, toddler bikes etc.
Oakwood - 3km moderate track for a bit more of a
challenge.
Kawa - 3.5km advanced track.
There are also 10km, 8km, & 6km options that are
explained in the safety briefing.
This is not a competition, though they do have some spot
prizes to give away, & the Ranui Cafe will be open.
Take your camera as there are some amazing views to be
found on the tracks.
Coin-operated showers are available in the toilet block for
those wishing to freshen up.
Ranui Farm Park, 785 Nicolls Rd, Waipukurau
9.00am – 3.00pm
$10.00 for per adult, $5.00 per child (under 18yrs)
ACCA DACCA Is AC/DC Reincarnated!! Not a tribute not a
cover band this is a full blown show, cannon’s, bells
bagpipes, Bon & Brian.
What will you take home from a night with ACCA DACCA?
?? Just no the memory that you’ve just witnessed AC DC
Not only at present but the AC DC of the Bon Scott era as
well!
ACCA DACCA is a monster of a show. See it for yourself.
They will take to the stage for a massive 2hr plus set
covering from 1974 to present day.
Another stand out feature of the show now is the 16yr old
prodigy Jesse Attard (Angus). ACCA DACCA Has a schoolboy
playing a schoolboy. Jesse is phenomenal & is set to be one
of Australia’s hottest guitarists.
With support from local band Daimond Dolls
The Cabana, 11 Shakespeare Rd, Napier
8.00pm
$20.00 per person
Wednesday 6th May
Crowe Horwath Inspire Women in Business: Pink
Ribbon Breakfast
Get Business Savvy! Understand your financial statements.
Financial statements tell the story of your business & its
future, the key is knowing where to look & understand
what you're looking at. In this INSPIRE session the Crowe
Horwath team will share with you the benefits of really
understanding your financial statements.
They will help you decode the jargon so you can make
sense of your accounts & identify ways of improving your
business so you can make more money.
This is a worthy cause & funds vital research projects &
medical grants to help improve the survivorship of breast
cancer in NZ.
There will be a donation point & merchandise available, so
feel free to wear pink & take a cash donation to support
the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation.
Crowe Horwath, 208 Avenue Rd East, Hastings 10.30am –
7.30am – 8.30am
$15.00 per person incls light breakfast, tea/coffee (door sales)
Storytime @ Havelock North Library & Hastings War
Memorial Library
A fun storytime & craft session in the Children's Area.
All are welcome for stories & fun! Children must be
accompanied by a caregiver.
NB: The library may take photographs or video recordings during
events & programmes which may be used in their promotional
material.
Havelock North Library, 28 Te Mata Rd, Havelock North or
Hastings War Memorial Library, Eastbourne St, Hastings
10.30am – 11.30am
Free admission
Thursday 7th May
Storytime @ Flaxmere Library
A fun storytime & craft session in the Children's Area.
All are welcome for stories & fun! Children must be
accompanied by a caregiver.
NB: The library may take photographs or video recordings
during events & programmes which may be used in their
promotional material.
Flaxmere Library, Swansea Rd, Napier
10.30am – 11.30am
Free admission
Tradies Raceday
A great day of horse racing
Hastings Racecrouse, 1000 Prospect Rd, Hastings
11.00am
Free admission
Junior Bookclub @ Hastings Library
If you are an enthusiastic reader aged 8-12yrs join them in
the Children's Section of the Hastings Library to make new
friends, share what you've been reading, learn about
libraries, enjoy fun activities & see their new books.
For more info contact Kristen Clothier 06 871 5000 or
email [email protected]
Hastings War Memorial Library, Eastbourne St, Hastings
3.30pm – 4.30pm
Free admission
Delicious Clothes
Tee Up!
Pak n Save Edible Fashion Awards
Toshiba Hastings Pro-Am Golf Tournament
Hawke’s Bay A& P Show, Hastings
Saturday 15th June
Hastings Golf Club, Hastings
Wednesday 13th – Friday 15th May
Foodie Fiesta
Winter FAWC
Various Venues
Friday 5th – Sunday 28th June
All Week
Kupe Sites (until 3 May)
Kupe Sites – Ngä tapuwae o Kupe | Landmarks of the
great voyager – presents 36 stunning black-&-white
photographs that show physical landmarks associated
with Kupe’s voyage to Aotearoa. It also tells some of the
stories of these special places.
Developed & toured by the Museum of NZ Te Papa
Tongarewa.
Hastings City Art Gallery, Eastbourne St, Hastings
10.00am – 4.00pm
ATE + 1 (until 9 May)
Wellesley Binding, Jill Webster, Nigel Roberts, Paula
Taaffe, Anthony Chiappin, Pete Baker, Jerry Gull, Roger
Kelly & Raewyn Paterson
9 tutors from the ideaschool of Visual Art & Design at EIT
get together for an exhibition featuring works not usually
seen in Hawke’s Bay, showcasing a wide range of
approaches to contemporary art & design.
"An exhibition that will reflect the range of programmes
on offer at the EIT ideaschool of visual arts & design as
well as the direct influences of professional creative
practice the students benefit from their teachers.”
“This is an opportunity for us to put work out there, to see
what we’ve been up to and for the public to see how a
dedicated group of teacher/creatives walk the walk.”
Hastings Community Art Centre, Russell St South, Hastings
10.00am – 4.00pm
All Week
For Health & Holidays (until 1 July)
Swimming is more than a pastime in Napier - it is a way of
life. The newest exhibition in the MTG Annex Gallery dips
into some of the swimming stories in the Hawke’s Bay
Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi collection.
Using objects, archives & photographs, visitors will be
transported to past summers, beginning at the turn of the
20thcentury & ending with the 1965 development of
Onekawa Olympic Pool. A special display in this exhibition
highlights the difficulties faced in caring for fragile
collection items, offering a glimpse into some of the
behind-the-scenes workings of MTG Hawke’s Bay.
MTG Hawkes Bay, 1 Tennyson St, Napier
10.00am – 6.00pm
$10.00 per adult, $7.50 per student with ID, Free per child
Artists Proofs: Dick Frizzell (until 23 August)
In 2011 Dick Frizzell gifted a major collection of artist’s
proofs to the Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust – a set of
works, retained by the artist, which had been produced in
addition to each of his limited edition prints. Artist’s Proof
takes us on a whistle-stop tour through this collection, &
the riotous imagination of one of NZ’s most prolific
contemporary artists.
MTG Hawkes Bay, 1 Tennyson St, Napier
10.00am – 6.00pm
$10.00 per adult, $7.50 per student with ID, Free per child
From the Uttermost Ends of the Earth, Hawke’s Bay
at War 1914-1918 (until 31 March 2016)
Brian Brake: Lens on China & Japan (until 1 Jun)
Brian Brake is widely regarded as NZ’s most successful
international photographer. His career spanned 40yrs,
from the 1940’s to his death in 1988. This exhibition offers
2 slices from Brian Brake’s career: photographs of China in
late 1950’s, & those of Japan in 1963 & 1964. These
gained relatively little attention at the time, but today
they firmly rank amongst his best work.
Toured by the Museum of NZ Te Papa Tongarewa.
Hastings City Art Gallery, Eastbourne St, Hastings
10.00am – 4.00pm
Adam Portraiture Award (until 21 June)
Featuring 40 works & artists like Freeman White, Ewan
McDougall, Mark Rutledge & Nick Cuthell, this will be one
not to miss. You will be able to appreciate the breadth of
styles, techniques, & perspectives these artists take on
their subjects. Also included is the winner Henry ChristianSlane, whose portrait called “Tim” wowed the judges.
Hastings City Art Gallery, Eastbourne St, Hastings
10.00am – 4.00pm
MTG Hawke’s Bay's WW1 exhibition tells stories of local
Hawke’s Bay participants in NZ & overseas.
It takes us on a journey from the excitement of the men
signing up for war to the reality of life in the harsh deserts
of Palestine & the Sinai & the nightmare of the Western
Front, The Somme & Passchendale.
Memorabilia from the soldiers families will be on display
with letters, photographs, diaries, poems, songs, Egyptian
artifacts & other items generously loaned from the
community which has helped shape this informative &
moving exhibition.
Captain Earnest Harston, Sir Andrew Russell, Sergeant
Edwin Cornford & Leo Bestall, who was the 1st irector of
MTG Hawke’s Bay, are some of the local names who are
featured in the exhibition & have personal items which
have been gifted to the Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust
collection.
About one in four NZ men between the ages of 20 & 45
were either killed or wounded in the First World War. The
impact on NZ society was wide-reaching & profound. The
stories told in this exhibition are only a few of the
experiences of the Hawke’s Bay men & women at war.
MTG Hawkes Bay, 1 Tennyson St, Napier
10.00am – 6.00pm
$10.00 per adult, $7.50 per student with ID, Free per child