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Government House Guided Tour

Free guided tours, suitable for all ages and mobility-levels, through one of New Zealand's finest buildings. Government House has category-one heritage status and is the home of the Governor-General of...

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Silver: Heirlooms From the Collection Exhibition

Silver, valued for its rarity and attractive lustre, has for centuries been mined and formed into an extensive range of domestic, personal, religious, and ceremonial objects. Silver is one of the most...

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Kuru Taonga: Voices of Kahungunu

This exhibition shows a history of people and places of Ngāti Kahungunu, telling stories of their time and the events that shaped Te Matau-a-Māui into the region of Hawke’s Bay, events that also helped...

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Pūrākau o Te Whenua

Pūrākau o Te Whenua explores the legends and tales of Te Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay. The special names given to hills, mountains, rivers, and streams of our region all tell a pūrākau (story) about the...

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Wedding Open Day 2024

Wedding open day is a relaxed event created for couples to come and meet with their local wedding vendors face to face. Wedding Open Day is for anyone who is planning their wedding, couples who wants...

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That’s So Last Century: What We Wore 1950s – 1990s

That’s so last century: What we wore 1950s – 1990s showcases fashion and ways it has impacted different parts of society in Aotearoa. Explore photographs, magazines, LPs, trade catalogues, manuscripts,...

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One Day More

An exhibition of Waipawa Musical & Dramatic Club history. The club has been entertaining Central Hawkes' Bay since 1898, with many shows ranging from musicals to dramas.Waipawa | Monday, 8 April...

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Left Vs. Right - The Battle Of The Book Clubs (1936-51)

The Left Book Club was established in 1936 by the publisher Victor Gollancz, with an aim to resist fascism, prevent war, and promote socialism to combat poverty. The Right Book Club was formed in June...

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Turangi Safety Day

Come along and engage with our local emergency services for a fun packed day full of Flashing Lights, Sirens, Education, Giveaways, Food and more.Turangi | Saturday, 27 April 2024

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Before Dawn: Movie Screenings At Matakana Cinemas

'Before Dawn' is the epic retelling of one of Australia's most significant triumphs during WW1, based on authentic war diaries. $2.00 from every movie ticket sold to Before Dawn will be donated to...

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Red Cross Humanitarian Law Collection Unveiling

When: May 8th, 2024 (World Red Cross Day) Where: Napier Library, Herschell Street, Napier Time: 5.30-6.30 pm Join us for a celebration of our Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Collection....

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