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THE 21ST FIESTA OF LIGHTS Saturday 14 December 2019 – Sunday 5 January 2020 Hawke’s Bay Showgrounds, Kenilworth Rd, Hastings Open 9pm-11pm nightly and 8.30 on 31 December.
be plenty to satisfy a broad range of movie appetites.
Dazzling light displays scattered along a tree-lined trail are surrounded by thousands of sparkling fairy lights. Kids entertainment, firework display on New Year’s Eve. Entry $6. Under 3 free.
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INTERISLANDER SUMMER FESTIVAL NEW YEAR’S DAY HAWKE’S BAY RACES
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1 January 2020 300 Prospect Road, Hastings
Celebrate the New Year with a fun-filled day with plenty of free activities for the kids, live music and great racing action forr the adults to enjoy. Pack a picnic or samp ple the fa abulous local food and wine Hawke’s s Bay has to offer. www.hawkesbay racing.c co.nz
Brews to savour..................................12 It all comes together in Gisborne... 14-16 BLACK BARN OPEN AIR CINEMA 27-30 December & 2-6 January 2020
A purpose built amphitheatre in the foo othills of Havelock North has a reputa ation as an excellent outdoor movie venue. The mo ovies are still being finalised but there will
One stop HEALTH and URGENT CARE For URGENT CARE over the holidays, including public holidays Open everyday - 8am to 8pm 303 St Aubyn St West, Hastings
GANNET SAFARIS - OVERLAND -
CAPE KIDNAPPERS Cape Kidnappers Safari experience takes you to Hawke’s Bay’s Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony the world’s largest, most accessible mainland Gannet nesting place. Travel in comfort in our air conditioned 4x4 Buses, through Cape Kidnappers Station and the native wildlife sanctuary - traversing riverbeds, rolling pastures, through stands of native bush, steep gullies and breathtaking inclines.
DAILY TOURS 9:30AM & 1:30PM
GANNET SAFARIS OVERLAND LTD
396 Clifton Road, Te Awanga | PH: 06 875 0888 | www.gannetsafaris.co.nz | info@gannetsafaris.co.nz
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MCL CONSTRUCTION TRIPLE PEAKS 2020
16-18 January 2020 Wairoa A&P Showgrounds, Ruataniwha Road, Wairoa
LAND ROVER HORSE OF THE YEAR
Saturday 7 March Be challenged and conquer the peaks in Hawke’s Bay. Run, walk or MTB the 55km course. Breathtaking views, entertainment and prizes. Funds will be going to Te Mata Trust for buying native trees. www.triplepeakschallenge.co.nz
With competition shearing, dog trials and top class show jumping and equestrian events there’s more on offer than your average family day out and there’s plenty of entertainment for the kids.
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Hawke’s s Bay Show Grounds, Kenilworth Road, Hastings, Hawkes Bay Tuesday 10-Sunday15 March This is New Zealand’s premier equestrian competition, featuring a range of horse and rider combinations from multiple disciplines. With over 1,400 riders and 1,800 horses competing for lucrative titles and prize money, the show is a feature on dars. Over 200 rettaiil alll equesttriian callend and trade sites, wine and food villages.
NAPIER ART DECO FESTIVAL 19-23 FEBRUARY 2010 Travel back in time with Napier’s Art Deco Festival.
THE BRIDGE PA WINE FESTIVAL 2020 2543 State Highway 50, Hastings day 18 January 2020, 10:30am Saturd
or the sixth year in a row, seven Back fo winerie es in the Bridge Pa Triangle Wine Districtt of Hawke’s Bay, are once again coming g together to run the Bridge Pa Wine e Festival. The wineries involved are Abbey Estate,, Alpha Domus, Ash Ridge, Oak Estate,, Paritua, Red Metal and Sileni. All will be connected by Hop On/ Hop Offf Buses, allowing attendees to visit multiple wineries and enjoy a wide range of wine experiences. Each Winery has different offerings e, Food, and Music. www.facebook k. of Wine bridgepawinefestival com/b
The tens of thousands of people revelling in the 1930s atmosphere created in the heart of the city gives the sensation that you have travelled back in time to an era of glitz and glamour! Napier celebrates its annual festival in February with over 200 events, including outdoor concerts, vintage car parades, fashions shows, dining experiences, great Gatsby picnics and so much more. Tickets on sale now but there are plenty of free events. https://www.artdeconapier.com/ Note the Winter Deco Weekend 2020 is 17 - 19 July 2020
BEER APPRECIATION DAY Saturday, March 14, 2020 12:30pm - 7pm Duart House, Havelock North
Sample a range of different styles cluding beer and cider all lovingly inc cra afted by brewers from the Bay and thrroughout NZ.
AIR NEW ZEALAND HAWKE’S BAY INTERNATIONAL MARATHON Saturday 16 May 2020 Run away to Hawke’s Bay for a running fe estival incorporating 42km, 21km and d 10km events, as well as a 3km kids run optio on. Finish line at Elephant Hill winery, Te Awanga, where there will be a food an nd wine estival. https://endurancecui.active.c com/ fe
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY HOURS IN JANUARY Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays – 10am to 2pm
OUR CAVE IS UNIQUE IN NEW ZEALAND It’s built & operated entirely by volunteers
FOR GROUP BOOKINGS Ph 0800 080 137
A/H Ph Sylvia 06 374 8794 or Liz 06 374 7865 60 High Street, Dannevirke Admission Adult $10 Children $5 - Fantasy Cave Dannevirke
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Breakfast through to Dinner Monday to Friday 7am - 11pm Saturday 8am - 11pm Sunday 8am - 3pm Come and try our NEW MENU today!
Our approach to food is a simple one: Make it fresh, delicious and authentic!
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THE HENDRIX PROJECT - JIMI HENDRIX TRIBUTE Saturday 28 December 8pm The Cabana, Napier 11 Shakespeare Rd, Napier
Performing electrifying versions of songs from Hendrix’s s albums: Are You Experienced, Axis: Bold As Love, Electric Ladyland and Band of Gypsys, The Hendrix Project deliver a show you don’t want to miss!
SATURDAY SUMMER SESSIONS Every Saturday from 23 November to 18 April start 1pm Abbey Cellars Winery & Brewpub, Hastings 1769 Maraekakaho Rd, Hastings Kickback and relax and listen to the chilled sounds of local talents while sipping away on some of our boutique wines and beers in the vines.
THE SUNDAY SESSIONS Te Awanga Estate, Hastings, Hawke’s Bay 376 Parkhill Road, Te Awanga, Hastings 19 January - Under the Influence, Ben Throp + band 23 February - Hail to the Thieves. A staggering line up of Radiohead goodness. Join us for a cruisy sesh on the lawn our wine, their music and your vibe. Summer in Te Awanga at its finest! Gates open at midday, music kicks in at 1pm.
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Entry is $5 att the gate, kids under 14 are free.
ABSOLUTE BOWIE TRIBUTE n Room, Hastings The Common 227 Heretaun nga St East, Hastings Saturday 18 January 2020, 8pm Price $20 3 Bands playin ng 50 great Bowie classics over four hourrs.
AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL BUBLÉ Mission Estate Winery 2pm 198 Church Rd, Greenmeadows, Napier Saturday 1 February After five sold out world tours, he’s back. star Michael Bublé returns in Global supers February 2020 0 with a 36-piece orchestra to thrill his New Zealand fans for one night only at the Mis ssion Estate Winery.
10CC LIVE - BLACK BARN AMPHITHEATRE Black Barn Rd, Havelock North March 8th 2020. Gates open 6pm approx dary British Rock band 10cc - Legend with more tha an 30 million album ple #1 hits. Don’t miss sales & multip an unbelievab ble opportunity to see one of the e world’s great megabands in such h an intimate, up close venue with superb acoustics. ation and tickets from More informa www.blackbarn.com/Events
THE TEN TENORS Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier 119 Tennyson St, Napier Satt 25 Apr 2020, 8:00pm
Following sold out performances thrroughout New Zealand, The Ten
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he Hawke’s Bay region has an impressive list of activities such as fishing, sailing, surfing and paddle boarding. Then there’s swimming, white water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, wakeboarding and water skiing. There are swimming pool/aquatic centres in Onekawa, Napier, Clive, Flaxmere (Swim Heretaunga), Havelock North (summer) and Frimley (summer). Learn to swim, aqua fitness, competitive swimming and inflatables. Picnic and BBQ spots are available at some centres. Splash Planet is perhaps the best known amusement and water park in the Bay that attracts huge numbers of visitors during the summer months. Ocean Spa in Napier offers outdoor pool facilities, hot pools, a gym and café all set on Marine Parade with views of the ocean. For surfing enthusiasts there’s a good selection of surfing spots such as Haumoana and Te Awanga, Ocean Beach and Waimarama. Backpaddock Lakes is Central Hawke’s Bay’s exclusive water sports park. It’s the only venue in the country to provide boat riding and cable-park riding in the same place. The park was designed specifically for wakeboarding, water-skiing and barefooting. There is also a wetland area which is home to the local wildlife. There are also a couple of companies offering rafting experiences located between Napier and Taupo just off SH5. Guests can experience the pristine Mohaka River Gorge and natural environment from a few hours to several days. Options include white water rafting, guided trout fishing and rafting adventures.
Napier Sailing Club is one of the oldest n New Zealand offering full sailing clubs in uests, including moorings, facilities for gu ubhouse facilities and travel boat ramp, clu lift. There’s a good range of events and ble. tuition availab e’s Bay region has an The Hawke versity of freshwater fishing impressive div opportunities from the Tukituki to the Mohaka, while lake fishing is limited to Lake Tutira.. The Bay ha as some of the North Island’s best headwater fisheries and access to a va ariety of lowland angling. shing on the Tukituki, The dry fly fis along with its many tributaries, is a major attraction during the summer months as fis sh feed on the surface. The Ngarurorro and Mohaka River headwater wilderness fisheries are nationally rate ed and offer anglers the chance to cattch trophy sized fish in crystal clear waters. creational water quality Latest rec results at popular swimming spots are available e on the HBRC web site from 1 November to 31 March. ovt.nz www.hbrc.go
Tenors are thrilled to anno ounce the ey’re returning by popular dema and. The charming classical cross-o over grou up will perform a selection of the best ds and arrias of romantic pop songs, ballad all time from their latest album Lov ve is in The Air.
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Thursday 16 January 6-8pm
NAPIER BOTANICAL GARDENS FREE EVENT FEATURING
*Project Prima Volta* & *Dave Atkin Group* BRING A PICNIC AND ENJOY THE MUSIC Coffee and food available for purchase. Suggested entrance Spencer Road. www.napier.govt.nz
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awke’s Bay is often referred to as the Fruit Bowl of New Zealand, thanks to the abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables available over the summer months. Buy from roadside stalls, the Farmers Market and orchard stores especially set up for summer. Blueberries, peaches, plums, nectarines, luscious cherries and sweetcorn by the bagful are but a few of the reasonably priced taste sensations. The Hawke’s Bay Farmers Market offers a relaxed atmosphere, not unlike a traditional village market, where shoppers can browse at their leisure, have a coffee, listen to live music, and talk to the stall holders. It’s a great place to meet, taste and buy artisan products all in one place. New stall holders pop up regularly. There’s a wonderful, relaxed atmosphere, perfect for tasting a huge range of foodstuffs including pickles, eggs, speciality milks, chutneys, olive oils, fresh fruit, vegetables and wine and cider. The market is held every y Sunday y morning g at the A&P Show grounds off Kenilworth Road in Hastings. The Napier Urban Farmer’s Market is held every Saturday 9am - 1pm at Clive Square, Napier which is at the end of Emerson Street. It’s smaller than the Hastings market but has a good selection of produce, coffee and a friendly vibe. For those who prefer to explore the region personally there’s a good choice of products to investigate such as figs and olives. Locally grown mushrooms
can be bough ht at Te Mata Mushrooms and at many supermarkets. Also in Havelock Norrth is Arataki Honey which nsive range of honey sells an exten and gifts.
Origin Earth produces fresh dairy products from cow and sheep milk produced on biologically farmed soils. The exciting range includes cheeses, yoghu urt and chocolate milk.
Bostock’s Organic Free Range Chickens are raised on an organic apple orchard. They are served at various restaurants, can be bought at several local outlets and also online.
THIS SUMMER There’s no shortage of outdoor spaces, including regional parks, to explore in the Bay whether you’re after magnificent scenery, somewhere to walk the dog, ride your bike or watch the birds and wildlife.
PĀKŌWHAI REGIONAL PARK This is an absolute gem of a place to visit offering mature trees, plenty of grassland, the crystal clear Ruapare Stream, and best of all it’s dog friendly. For those who love dogs it’s a really sociable space for wellbehaved dogs. There’s also a dog agility course in the centtre off the park k. Access by car is off Pakowhai Road, 5km north of Hastings.
OTHER PARKS TO EXPLORE: Hastings District: Cornwall Park, Frimley Park, Windsor Park, Te Mata Park, Keirunga Gardens, Plantation Reserve.
PEKAPEKA REGIONAL PARK Just 12km from Hastings is this 98ha wetland which harbours some rare pecies. The area covers some bird sp 4.5km long and is 800m wide. It offers picnic areas, boardwalks, hides and a look out.
WAITANGI REGIONAL PARK Situated between Awatoto and Haum moana Waitangi is a series of river and coastal reserve areas that’s popular with sportspeople. It’s also a haven for wildlife. There are plenty of activities such as rowing, kayaking, kite surfing and so on. This is also home to the Star Compass, Ātea a Rangi. There are ous access points including vehicle vario access from SH2 between the two ges north of Clive bridg
Napier District: Anderson Park, Oro otu Park & Park Island Dog Park, Westshore pier Beach Doma ain. Wildlife Reserve, Nap
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Clive Square 5:30 – 8:30pm Delectable food, refreshments and live music! Meet your friends, bring your family and picnic rug.
Keep an eye on facebook for postponement dates
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Summer fun in Napier! There’s so much to do for the whole family in Napier this summer. Great experiences are on offer, all centrally located in our beautiful Art Deco city. Try a spot of golf with amazing views out to sea or visit Hawke’s Bay’s award winning museum where kids can have fun playing detective in the Mystery of History exhibition. You’ll love meeting the famous naughty and good penguins at the National Aquarium of New Zealand, and stepping back in time at the Faraday Centre. If you’re into roller sports, head to Bay Skate and learn some new tricks. Or make a splash at the Napier Aquatic Centre.
Par2 MiniGolf Easy to find on Napier’s Marine Parade, Par2 MiniGolf provides all ages with a fun and relaxing place to enjoy a round or two on our challenging courses. Choose from two 18-hole courses with unique features or enjoy a round on both. Open daily with extended summer hours.
What makes a great stay in the Bay? All the little things you didn’t expect like finding a funky café or an amazing place to stay. We’ve got the low down on Hawke’s Bay and our knowledgeable and friendly team can make hassle free bookings. We’re your local travel experts and will help you plan the perfect holiday! Book now online or at the Napier i-SITE.
par2golf.co.nz
napiernz.com
THE FARADAY CENTRE hawke’s bay museum of technology
Visit this award-winning museum, home of the region’s taonga and other treasures. Explore the artefacts in the Taonga Māori Gallery and discover the remarkable story of the region’s recovery following the devastating earthquake of 1931. Enjoy changing exhibitions of art, culture and social history, children’s activities and gift shop as well as film, music and more in our stylish Century Theatre. Visit MTG – it’s free!
mtghawkesbay.com
Fuel your imagination as you explore this fun, hands on museum. It’s a fascinating place for all the family! Discover our large collection of vintage machines, gadgets, or take a trip down memory lane by playing in the arcade, or phoning a friend the old fashioned way.
faradaycentre.org.nz
Bay Skate is a multi-use, world-class roller sports park on Napier’s Marine Parade. It caters for skateboarding, roller derby, bmx, scootering, inline hockey, roller-skating, artistic skating and rollerblading. The park has a flat rink, wooden ramp section and concrete bowls. Bay Skate is all about letting the good times roll. Blast the ramps, shred the bowls or spin the rink!
bayskate.nz
AQUATIC CENTRE
Affordable family fun with pools, hydro-slides, spray park, BBQ and outdoor area.
Discover an exciting world above and below the water at the National Aquarium of New Zealand.
Situated in the centre of Napier, the Napier Aquatic Centre is a safe affordable aquatic centre for the whole family. Swim all year round!
Visit Penguin Cove and watch the famous good and naughty Little Penguins feed and play. See sharks, stingrays and fish swimming over you in the 1.5 million litre oceanarium tunnel, and spot New Zealand’s native wildlife – Tuatara and Kiwi.
napieraquatic.co.nz
nationalaquarium.co.nz
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Summer fun in Napier! There’s so much to do for the whole family in Napier this summer. Great experiences are on offer, all centrally located in our beautiful Art Deco city. Try a spot of golf with amazing views out to sea or visit Hawke’s Bay’s award winning museum where kids can have fun playing detective in the Mystery of History exhibition. You’ll love meeting the famous naughty and good penguins at the National Aquarium of New Zealand, and stepping back in time at the Faraday Centre. If you’re into roller sports, head to Bay Skate and learn some new tricks. Or make a splash at the Napier Aquatic Centre.
Par2 MiniGolf Easy to find on Napier’s Marine Parade, Par2 MiniGolf provides all ages with a fun and relaxing place to enjoy a round or two on our challenging courses. Choose from two 18-hole courses with unique features or enjoy a round on both. Open daily with extended summer hours.
What makes a great stay in the Bay? All the little things you didn’t expect like finding a funky café or an amazing place to stay. We’ve got the low down on Hawke’s Bay and our knowledgeable and friendly team can make hassle free bookings. We’re your local travel experts and will help you plan the perfect holiday! Book now online or at the Napier i-SITE.
par2golf.co.nz
napiernz.com
THE FARADAY CENTRE hawke’s bay museum of technology
Visit this award-winning museum, home of the region’s taonga and other treasures. Explore the artefacts in the Taonga Māori Gallery and discover the remarkable story of the region’s recovery following the devastating earthquake of 1931. Enjoy changing exhibitions of art, culture and social history, children’s activities and gift shop as well as film, music and more in our stylish Century Theatre. Visit MTG – it’s free!
mtghawkesbay.com
Fuel your imagination as you explore this fun, hands on museum. It’s a fascinating place for all the family! Discover our large collection of vintage machines, gadgets, or take a trip down memory lane by playing in the arcade, or phoning a friend the old fashioned way.
faradaycentre.org.nz
Bay Skate is a multi-use, world-class roller sports park on Napier’s Marine Parade. It caters for skateboarding, roller derby, bmx, scootering, inline hockey, roller-skating, artistic skating and rollerblading. The park has a flat rink, wooden ramp section and concrete bowls. Bay Skate is all about letting the good times roll. Blast the ramps, shred the bowls or spin the rink!
bayskate.nz
AQUATIC CENTRE
Affordable family fun with pools, hydro-slides, spray park, BBQ and outdoor area.
Discover an exciting world above and below the water at the National Aquarium of New Zealand.
Situated in the centre of Napier, the Napier Aquatic Centre is a safe affordable aquatic centre for the whole family. Swim all year round!
Visit Penguin Cove and watch the famous good and naughty Little Penguins feed and play. See sharks, stingrays and fish swimming over you in the 1.5 million litre oceanarium tunnel, and spot New Zealand’s native wildlife – Tuatara and Kiwi.
napieraquatic.co.nz
nationalaquarium.co.nz
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f you’re wondering what to do with the kids over the long summer holidays why not explore New Zealand’s great outdoors with Toyota Kiwi Guardians? Toyota Kiwi Guardians is all about getting children out and about, learning about nature and completing activities to receive certificates and awards. It’s s a great way to get the kids away from the screen and share time with their parents, learn to care for the environment and become mini guardians for New Zealand’s nature. There are four Toyota Kiwi Guardians adventure sites to be discovered in Hawke’s Bay and over 100 in New Zealand. Each adventure site has a specially designed treasure map, exploring a variety of exciting things to see, including native plants and animals. Each site also has a Kiwi Guardians post, which displays a unique code. The code is entered onto www.kiwiguardians. co.nz and the young explorer is sent a specially designed certificate and medal in the mail. As well as adventures, Kiwi Guardians can also earn Kiwi Guardian action medals by carrying out conservation activities at home. Become a Tree Planter, a Wildlife Protector or learn how to build a wētā motel. Each medal is unique to the adventure site or action activity, and with over 120 to collect that’s a lot of fun to be had! There are four Toyota Kiwi Guardians sites in Hawke’s Bay:
1. The Opouahi Pan Pac Kiwi Crèche is a beautiful reserve protected by a predator proof fence. There’s a bush clad lake, a bellbird bush (with caves) to be explored
and a chanc ce to meet volunteers doing cks on kiwi chicks. health chec 2. Boundary Mainland Island incorporates Shine Falls which is Hawke’s Bay’s highest wa aterfall. There are plenty cluding kereru and the NZ of birds inc falcon, native flora and fauna and plenty of tracks to o explore. 3. White Pine Bush Scenic Reserve has giant moth hs and plants that sting, Nikau palms and ancient Kahikatea trees. The streams arre full of water creatures. 4. Ahuriri Estuary has over 70 species of water birds s feeding and nesting. Spot rare birds, explore the mud flats or catch a fish h. Since the programme launched in 0,000 medals have been 2016, over 50 8,000 Kiwi Guardians in claimed by 28 New Zealand. Toyota Kiw wi Guardians was set up as a partnership between the Department of Conservatio on and Toyota New Zealand with a shared vision to connect children, and their whānau, with nature. Visit www.k kiwiguardians.co.nz to check out the adventures near you!
OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE MAGICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR TAMARIKI AND WHĀNAU
Custom designed centre for children from 6weeks – 5yrs. Children progress through the centre from ‘The caterpillar room (nursery)’ to the ‘Butterfly room (preschool)’ Call for a visit to see what we can offer you.
Our promise is to promote fun and learning 511 Hastings Street South, Hastings Phone 06 878 9886 • www.centralhastings.co.nz
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Experience rich his story and culture with Waima ā rama Ma ā ori Tours which provides cultural tours and experiences at the ation Reserve. The Hakikino Conserva mighty fortress of Hakikino sits atop a rocky spur that rise es up from the Te Apiti ma, Hawke’s Bay. Take valley in Waimāram nal and spiritual journey an intimate, person he ways of Māori people of discovery into th in Hawke’s Bay.
awke’s Bay has a rich Māori cultural heritage to explore either independently or by joining a specialised tour.
e Ātea a Rangi Educational Trust was s The esttablished to design and complete e Ātea a Rangi - Star Compass at the e Waitangi Regional Park, and to run the ucational programmes, events and tours edu out traditional Māori and environme ental abo upapa. The Ātea a Rangi is based on a kau aditional Star Compass model, used to Tra ach the rising and setting points of th he tea on celestial bodies for traditional navigatio d wayfinding of waka on the open oc cean. and
Nga Po ou o Heretaunga in Civic Square, gs is a collection of 18 pou, Hasting epresenting an ancestor from each re marae around the Heretaunga district. They stand proudly in the centre of Hasting gs presenting a tangible link to gion’s cultural heritage. Each pou the reg es information on the whakapapa include ealogy of each marae, a full or gene narrative about the ancestor, their past, present and futures connection with He eretaunga.
Pania of the Reef is a figure in Māori hology and a symbol of Napier. myth eiled in 1954 the statue is a tribute to o Unve the old Māori legend of Pania, a beautiful sea-creature who once lived in the girl/s ocean. Words on the plaque say “An old Māorri legend tells how Pania, lured by th he siren voices of the sea people, swam outt to me eet them. When she endeavoured to o returrn to her lover, she was transformed into the reef which now lies beyond the Napier breakwater. To perpetuate egend the Thirty Thousand Club the le ented this statue to the city of prese Napier-1954.”
FOR ALL YOUR MEDIA SOLUTIONS Supporting our community Enjoy a Happy Christmas and a safe New Year
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Hinewai Hawaikirangi and Cam Orm msby, co-owners of Napier Māori Tours Ltd aim to fuse Māori culture with their love fo or the natural environment. They were winners of the Culture & Heritage Award Hawke’s Bay Tourism Awards 2018. Their Māori cultural tour in Napier offers an in nsightful experience into the significance and beauty of the Ahuriri Estuary and they also offer an ancient village traverse tour.
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awke’s Bay produces a large quantity of apples so it’s no surprise that this is also a centre of excellence for cider making. Hot on cider’s heels are craft beers and ginger beers, with and without alcohol, that are being produced in ever increasing numbers. Paynters is the larg gest family y owned fruit company in New Zealand who farm more than 700 hectares. They’re probably best known for the ‘Yummy’ brand of fruit but they also make authentic craft cider using traditional cider apples like Broxwood Foxwhelp, Sidero and Slack Ma Girdle. Their ciders regularly win awards including The Alchemist which made the Top 30 in the New World Beer and Cider Awards 2019. The Zeffer Cider Co in Fernhill also has an interesting selection of ciders on offer including a Crisp Apple Cider and cult classic Apple Crumble Cider. You can fill your own flagon or enjoy a cider in the sun overlooking their orchard. Three Wise Birds is a relatively new company that also makes cider from apples grown in Hawke’s Bay. They operate a cider and garden bar in Hastings wh here pattrons can samplle a range off ciders and have a bite to eat with views across an orchard. There are several beer gardens where tasting trays are available, or sample some at selected cafés and restaurants. The Filter Room in Meeanee, for example, is the spot to enjoy Hawke’s Bay Brewing Company products: craft brews and ciders. Tasting trays are available and there’s a restaurant with indoor and alfresco dining and music at the weekends.
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Other spots to check out are the Napier Brewing Co, Napier’s only brew pub at each Inn, Brave Brewing in Westshore Be Hastings and Giant Brewing in Havelock North.
aho, GodsOwn Brewery, near Maraekaka is a fully licensed brew pub in a beautifful country setting where they grow their own hops. There’s a re-purposed 1973 cara avan bar and a safari dining tent. Beers can be
enjoyed, along with wood fired pizzas in the hop garden. Before taking off on an adventure check the opening days and hours as not all establishments are open seven days a week.
Come and experience the friendliest club in the Bay
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Wednesday – Sunday No reservation needed (Booking essential for groups of 10 or over)
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CLUB ACTIVITIES
✜ Indoor/Outdoor Bowls ✜ Darts ✜ Pool ✜ Housie ✜ Snooker ✜ Golf ✜ Pigeon Club
All members,, member’s guests and affiliate members welcome Have a drink with us and we’ll drive you home in our courtesy coach
Cnr Market Street & Avenue Road, Hastings • Ph 878 9582
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rom the land of the first light, kia ora, welcome. We invite you to discover our unique corner of Aotearoa. Tairāwhiti Gisborne is rich in history, culture, cuisine and adventure. The region extends from east of Ōpōtiki in the north to the Mohaka River in the south. It embraces an almost untouched paradise of spectacular surf beaches, inland wilderness, vineyards and farms, marae and settlements, gorgeous lakes and rivers. The jewel in Ōpōtiki’s crown is the Motu Trails, heaven for cycle enthusiasts. Gisborne is a gateway to the Motu Trails, among the Great Rides of New Zealand. Travelling up the north side from Ōpōtiki around SH 35, the East Cape hugs the coastline most of the way, passing beautiful beaches and coves with their black, almost volcanic rocky inlets and native bush growing with wild abandon. When you reach the most eastern point of the mainland and start heading south
towards Gisbo orne the road takes you sh, rolling high country farms. inland into lus nding surf of the Pacific on With the poun one side, and a rich history of settlements, ae on the other, the journey inns and mara whiti East Cape is one of the around Tairāw world’s great drives. Tairāwhiti Gisborne is recognised globally y for its s Chardonnay y, Viog gnier, ner and Chenin Blanc. Many Gewürztramin class vineyards offer cellar of our world-c doors to indullge your passion for wine and food. We’ve got, arguably, New Zealand’s best breaks and ca an guarantee a choice of surf for every age and level of expertise. Our region boasts kilometres of world-class ble for all ages. breaks, suitab Visit www.ttairawhitigisborne.co.nz n find a plethora of reasons where you can or business and for pleasure. to visit us – fo So, come on over we’d love to see you!
GISBORNE - OUT EAST Credit Gray Clapham
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Experience a journey of discovery in a region of firsts, Taira-whiti Gisborne. TheFirstLight.co.nz
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GREATEST TREASURE
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roudly overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Gisborne is envied for its unreal surfbreaks and gorgeous beaches and while this couldn’t be more true, there is so much more to discover. Gisb borne is the fourtth largestt wiine growing region in the country and the Chardonnay capital of New Zealand, if the acres of vines spread across its outskirts weren’t a giveaway. Gisborne doesn’t just do chardonnay - although they do it exceptionally well with 12 different wineries to choose from, there’s something to satisfy every part of your palette. With some of the most fertile soils in the world, paired with high sunshine hours and a mild climate, Gisborne boasts near perfect growing conditions and don’t they know it - sommeliers, wine writers, judges
and everyday wine lovers from around the world, trav vel year-round to enjoy the ariety of wines produced. quality and va he real secret to Gisborne’s However, th e passionate and innovative success is the hind d the scenes, ensuriing onlly peoplle beh s make it from vine to bottle. the best drops y’ve been crafting wine In fact, they since 1850, along the way they’ve curated a range of first-class events, from the Chardonnay Affair to the First Light Wine and Food Festtival, and an authentic cellar eyard culture you truly need door and vine to experience for yourself. Whether it’s award winning Gewürztramin ner, Viognier or Chenin Blanc you seek, you’’ll find it in Gisborne. So open a bottle and soak up the sun, there’s nothing that could spoil the sea breeze and gentle clink of glasses that hang in the air.
Entry: $5 Children 12 and under free Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday & Public Holidays 1.30pm to 4pm Stout Street, Gisborne 06 867 3832 www.tairawhitimuseum.org.nz Exhibit Cafe
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TOUR
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ive Tatapouri’s reef tour is a mustdo activity for anyone visiting Gisborne, New Zealand. Located 15 minutes from Gisborne on State Highway 35, Dive Tatapouri offers a world famous interactive marine experience with stingrays and other sea life. Visitors get to discover the Tamariki (Children) of Tangaroa (the Maori God of the Sea), whilst immersing themselves in the local culture and magical marine surroundings where the first light touches the shores. With our knowledgeable guides visitors will interact with wild short tail stingrays, eagle rays and other reef dwellers in their natural habitat on the reef at low tide. Let Pancake and Waffle, two of our Short Tail stingrays, sit on your feet and wait for a gentle stroke. It’s hard to imagine that stingrays are perceived to be dangerous. The Reef Ecology Tour and the
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wim with Stingrays are truly Snorkel or Sw unforgettable experiences. This fun an nd fascinating adventure to grays is also an educational meet the sting experience that will have visitors walking away apprecia ating them and ocean life. ne of the World’s Best Marine Voted as on ces in 2017 by traveller.com, Life Experienc nd swim with the stingrays the snorkel an experience is for those that have tested the waters before and wish to glide over the reef with these majestic creatures. ng with Stingrays experience The snorkellin is run only from the middle of January to March and pe eople must be aged 13 years o participate. old or more to Bookings are essential for the Reef Ecology Tour with Stingrays or the Snorkel and Swim with Stingrays Tour as they are run on the e low tides daily and are weather and sea dependent to provide the optimum conditions for these tours.
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ackfalls boasts a variety of spectacular walking tracks, lake es y is and garden to visit. The property n, also a working sheep and cattle station e which means visitors get to experience this flourishing arboretum within a picturesque East Coast farm setting. Located in Tiniroto near Gisborne, Hackfalls Arboretum is home to over 3000 species and varieties of oaks, alders, cherries, magnolias, maples and more. The collection of evergreen and semi-evergreen Mexican oak species is considered the largest private collectio on of oaks in the Southern Hemisphere. Hackfalls Arboretum was founded by renowned tree expert the late Bob Berrry 018) (who passed away at 102 yrs in Aug 20 bs and features 50 hectares of rare shrub and trees around natural lakes. Four hectares of original forest together witth cted the 50ha arboretum have been protec by a Queen Elizabeth II Trust covenantt since 1985. In 1916, the Berry family bought ‘Abbotsford’ which was renamed d Hackfalls when Bob’s niece Diane, and
husband bought into the property in 1984. Bob Berry was born in 1916 and grew up to be a farmer, inheriting the property in about 1950. There are several walks such as the Lake Walk which takes in all the brilliance of the scarlet oaks and azalea garden, not to mention the glassy lakes which make Hackfalls Arboretum so unique. The Ridge Walk boasts beautiful views off the Karangatta Lak ke and d surround ding areas, including Mt Whakapunake. Visitors will pass by collections of holly oaks, magnolias, maples and rhododendrons. The Karangata Walk takes in the charming Karangata Lake and mainly comprises oaks, including the Mexican oaks Hackfalls is best known for, and also Sorbus aucuparia. There is also a short walk through native bush (in development) which is home to beautiful New Zealand birdlife that call this walk home. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children, picnic areas available. If you would like to stay – there is a homestay cottage available.
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Reef Ecology Tour with Wild Stingrays Great family activity for all ages Bookings essential as tours are run on low tides Located in Tiniroto near Gisborne, Hackfalls Arboretum is home to over 3000 species and varieties of oaks, alders, cherries, magnolias, maples and more. The collection of evergreen and semi-evergreen Mexican oak species is considered the largest private collection of oaks in the Southern Hemisphere. Hackfalls boasts a variety of spectacular walking tracks, lakes and garden to visit. The property is also a working sheep and cattle station, which means you get to experience this flourishing arboretum within a picturesque East Coast farm setting.
532 Whangara Road, SH35, GISBORNE
Ph 06 868 5153 www.divetatapouri.com
187 Berry Road, Tiniroto, Gisborne P/F: 06 863 7083 www.hackfalls.org.nz