Hawke’s Bay’s Blast in the Park
One of Hawke’s Bay’s high voltage community events, Blast in the Park, is set to make a big bang thanks to new naming rights sponsor Nexia Hawke’s Bay. The night of spectacular entertainment, food, and fireworks at Anderson Park in Havelock North Village has been a ‘must attend’ for families for nearly two decades. This […]
Napier commemorates 150 years
Home to approximately 67,000 residents and cherished by countless visitors, Napier, our bustling seaside city, commemorates a significant milestone this November as it marks 150 years since becoming a borough in 1874. In November 1874, provincial superintendent J D Ormond sought to make Napier self-sufficient in its finances and administration, and central government granted Napier […]
Hawke’s Bay a hotbed for literary talent as multiple authors set to release novels
Wine region, fruit bowl and now literary hotbed? The Hawke’s Bay Readers and Writers Trust think so, as four of Hawke’s Bay’s top authors look to rapidly release new books in a short period and residencies and festivals loom. From gruesome murders to contemporary rom-com romps, a diverse range of literary delights from locals will […]
ExportNZ ASB Hawke’s Bay Export Awards 2024
The ExportNZ ASB Hawke’s Bay Export Awards, now in its milestone tenth year, is an annual event that celebrates the achievements of companies based within the Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne/ Tairāwhiti region, in exporting goods and services to overseas markets. Export businesses are always busy, so this year we have made the process of applying […]
Innovate Napier – Darren Shand
Join Napier City Business Inc and Napier City Council for a breakfast presentation with Darren Shand – Highly Regarded Former All Blacks Manager! Build better teams, become more effective leaders, and create peak performance environments”. Hawke’s Bay born and bred, Darren Shand was schooled at St. John’s College. For more than 20 years, he was […]
World-first Māori language festival welcomes all to Heretaunga
Heretaunga Hastings will host a world-first Māori language and culture festival, Toitū Te Reo, on August 8 and 9 this year. Based on the Welsh Eisteddfod festival, Toitū Te Reo is an opportunity for both fluent te reo speakers and people just beginning their te reo journey to gather with other speakers and ‘karawhiua’ – […]
Faulty Towers: An immersive dining experience is coming to Hawke’s Bay, in the Old Church
International hit Faulty Towers The Dining Experience will head to Hawke’s Bay as part of a North Island tour in September. A loving tribute to Fawlty Towers, the BBC TV series written by John Cleese and Connie Booth, audiences step inside the television series and become part of the action itself. Faulty Towers The Dining […]
Pan Pac Hawke’s Bay Business Awards 2024 Launch
Find out all you need to know about the 2024 Business Awards! The Hawke’s Bay Business Awards is a prestigious awards process that celebrates successful businesses across the region from Wairoa to Central Hawke’s Bay. Hundreds of businesses have benefitted from being recognised as star performers through these annual awards. A team of expert judges […]
Innovate Napier – Trevor Westhead
Innovating for a smarter, safer world with Trevor Westhead, Head of End Customers for the Oceania region. Almost all cities have a smart city agenda. Priorities will differ according to the unique challenges faced, but the same goals apply: To create ways to use data and resources more efficiently and make cities more liveable. This […]
Innovate Napier – Jo Stansfield
Innovate Napier 2024 – a business breakfast series for people in business. Designed to cater to businesses of all sizes, from sole traders to multinationals, Innovate Napier aims to spark inspiration and empower business owners, managers and teams throughout Hawke’s Bay. Join us for networking and breakfast at the Napier War Memorial Conference Centre and hear […]
Empowering Local Businesses: Innovate Napier Returns
Napier City Council, Napier City Business Inc, and Napier Port are pleased to announce the return of the Innovate Napier for 2024 – a business breakfast series for people in business. Designed to cater to businesses of all sizes, from sole traders to multinationals, Innovate Napier aims to spark inspiration and empower business owners, managers […]