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March 2015 - Wots on in Napier?

Motere Angus Otane Extreme Bullriding It's back!!! After a 4 year break the bulls will be rocking Buckin Acres for the Otane Extreme Bullriding. www.facebook.com/buckinacresotane Why not make a day of it, and check out the Otane Market 9.00am to 1.00pm before it!
12noon to 6.00pm Sunday 1st March Buckin Acres Cnr Racecourse & Elsthorpe Roads Otane |
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Beat GirlsImagine a hot balmy late afternoon sitting on the bank sipping a cool Askerne Rose (Pinot Gris, Chardonnay or Savvy), eating pizza and kebabs then dancing the night away. A great family event - Not to be missed! 4.30pm to 7.30pm Sunday 1st March Askerne Winery 267 Te Mata Mangateretere Road Havelock North |
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Masters Hockey Tournament
With 69 mens and womens master teams competing, there is sure to be plenty of exciting match ups. www.hockeynz.co.nz/inside-the-game/masters 8.00am to 9.00pm Sunday 1st to Saturday 7th March Park Island Hockey Turf, Napier & Unison Hockey Stadium, Hastings
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Pakistan vs United Arab EmiratesThe ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 is being jointly hosted by New Zealand and Australia with the world's best 14 teams doing battle. This will be a must win game for Pakistan! www.tickets.cricketworldcup.com 2.00pm Wednesday 4th March Mclean Park, Napier
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Sea Sky Bush Walks
Spend three days or just one or two, meandering along the walks and taking in the stunning scenery! Day 1 - The sea walk - 14kms Day 2 - The Bush walk - 13 to 14kms easy walking Day 3 - The Sky Walk - 4 to 5kms short and easy 7.00am Saturday 7th to Monday 9th March Pukeora Estate, 208 Pukeora Scenic Road Waipukurau |
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NZ Jet Sprints (Round 4)
There's always plenty of thrills and spills at the Jet Sprints!
Just 40kms or 44 minutes drive from Napier.
10.00am Sunday 8th March Riverside Jet Racing Track Crownthorpe |
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New Zealand Black Caps vs Afghanistan
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 is being jointly hosted by New Zealand and Australia with the world's best 14 teams doing battle. Who will win the toss and bat first? How many runs will they score? www.tickets.cricketworldcup.com 11.00am Sunday 8th March Mclean Park, Napier |
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Japanese Drum Performance
A rare opportunity to kick back and enjoy the cool sounds of the IPC Kodama Japanese Drum Team and experience a slice of Japanese culture with Martial Arts demonstrations, Tribal Fusion Belly Dancing and delicious food stalls.
1.30pm to 3.30pm Saturday 14th March Napier Sound Shell Marine Parade, Napier |
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Beer Appreciation Day
Taste some of the best craft beers Hawke's Bay has to offer - HBIB, Zeelandt, Fat Monk, Brave, Giant, Godsown and Sneaky - plus others from around New Zealand. 12.30pm to 7.00pm Saturday 14th March Duart House 51 Duart Road, Havelock North
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Vintage Go Kart NZ Grand Prix
New Zealand's first vintage Kart only weekend Demonstration classes for 1950's, 60's, 70's and 80's era Karts, with Super Class for 135 - 250cc www.sportsground.co.nz/vintagekartnz 9.00am to 4.00pm Friday 13th to Suday 15th March CHEMZ Roys Hill Raceway Fernhill
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Tremains Triathlon
The second largest multisport event in Hawke's Bay. Whilst the event is competitive, it is also a lot of fun with groups of co-workers and friends teaming up to challenge themselves. www.tremains.co.nz/events/tremains-triathlon/ 10.30am to 1.00pm Sunday 15th March Esplande Domain, Westshore Napier
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West Indies vs United Arab Emirates
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 is being jointly hosted by New Zealand and Australia with the world's best 14 teams doing battle. Who will win the toss and bat first? How many runs will they score? www.tickets.cricketworldcup.com 11.00am Sunday 15th March Mclean Park, Napier |
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Farmlands Horse of the Year - it's more than a horse show.....
A celebration of all things equestrian! The largest equestrian event in the southern Hemisphere with over 2,600 horses, 1800 riders, 28 arenas, 17 different equestrian disciplines and 200 trade sites. Top riders and horses from New Zealand and Australia Tuesday 17th to Sunday 22nd March Hawke's Bay Showgrounds, Hastings
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Alliance Francaise French Film Festival
The nineth annual Alliance Francaise French Film Festival is now one of the biggest French Film festivals outside of France showcasing the best in contemporary French language cinema. 5.00pm Thursday 19th to 10.30pm Monday 23rd March Cinema Gold 11 Joll Road, Havelock North |
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Napier Port Ocean Swim
Ocean swimming is fast becoming a popular summer sport, with races for all ages and distances. Lots of spot prizes! C'mon and give it a go! 8.00am to 12noon Saturday 21st March Perfume Point Reserve East Pier, Ahuriri, Napier |
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Metallicover
NZ's best Metallica covers band to play one show only at the River Park Event Centre - a fabulous country venue! Buses available from Napier and Palmerston North and return. Gates open 5.30pm Overnight camping available Bar and food available www.riverparkeventcentre.co.nz 5.30pm to 11.55pm Saturday 21st March River Park Event Centre, 797 Pourerere Road, Waipawa |
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NZ Autumn Awesome Foresome Golf Tournament
See some of NZ's top amateur women golfers drive and putt it out over 4 days on one of Napier's best golf courses. 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday 23rd to Thursday 26th March Napier Golf Club Napier |
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Gentle Annie Cycle Race
The iconic Taihape to Napier Road travelling through some spectacular countryside is a must-do for any recreational cyclist. There are long climbs, steep climbs & long steepclimbs! The race distance is 132km with 2576 metres of climbing, making the Gentle Annie the hilliest race in the country. Starts in Taihape 10.30am Saturday 28th March |