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Art and Culture

Artist Ricks Terstappen from Hawke’s Bay has won the top prize in this year’s Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award for his …

The doors shut to Hutchinson’s eight years ago, as well as the Municipal Building and beloved Assembly Hall, due to the building being earthquake prone. …

Hastings city centre is set to become an even bigger ‘hot spot’ with Hastings District Council announcing an exciting list of new …

Tired and stressed from a tough job in HR, Toby Payton made the decision to give up big city life to move …

His slogan is Hone because he continually strives to become a better artist, honing his skills. Glen Colechin took a huge step …

Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre kaiwhakahaere (manager) Megan Peacock-Coyle has won a national event industry leadership award, in recognition …

An exhibition showcasing the breadth of woven Taonga in our regional museum has won the Installation category at the Resene Total Colour …

The Hawke’s Bay Opera House is the heart of Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre in Hastings and its spectacular …

"It’s a hospo joint, but not as we know it. Artists’ works-in-progress will be on display. Artists will serve punters ... the space will morph into a live performance venue from time to time."