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November 2015 - Wots on in Napier?
The days are getting longer and hotter!! ….. With daylight saving there’s plenty of time in the evenings to explore Napier, or just sit back and relax!
….and there is plenty to see and do in and around Napier during the day ….
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Hawke's Bay Arts FestivalThe inaugural Hawke’s Bay Arts festival programme is jam-packed with acts from New Zealand and around the world. www.facebook.com/hawkesbayartsfestival 27th October to 8th November The Famous Spiegeltent – Havelock North Domain, Havelock North |
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Shed 2 Triathlon series
Six events throughout the summer, with three different distances and options at each event catering from the beginner to the seasoned athlete. Enter as an individual or a team and walkers are always welcome. www.facebook.com/Triathlon-Hawkes-Bay 10am to 12 noon Sunday 1st November Pandora Pond, Humber Road Ahuiriri Napier
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Iron Maori 1/4 Ironman
A hugely popular individual and teams event which sells out very quickly. 1km swim, 45km cycle, 10.5km run/walk See how your training is going as you build up to the Iron ½ Maori Ironman on Saturday 5th December www.sportsground.co.nz/ironmaoriquarterironman Saturday 7th November Pandora Pond, Humber Road Ahuriri Napier
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ENZED Off Road Racing National Finals
THUNDER IN THE HILLS as the Offroad Racing Association of NZ ’s fastest offroad racers head into Hawke’s Bay for the final round of the 2015 ENZED offroad racing championship hosted by the Hawkes Bay Off Road Club - HBORC With fast and fierce racing who will take the class and outright national titles? Short course racing gets underway on Saturday at 9.30 am. The 200km endurance race starts at 11.00 am on Sunday. Offroad Racing Association of NZ Hawkes Bay Off Road Club - HBORC Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November 1960 Matapiro Road Crownthorpe - Sign posted from Fernhill
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Mitre 10 Mega walk
An opportunity to explore the Rotary pathways. 4 events to cater for all fitness levels:
All proceeds to Canteen. www.mitre10.co.nz/local/MegaHB/MEGAWALK Sunday 8th November |
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Hastings Christmas at the Races
Looking for the PERFECT Christmas/staff Party or Social Club gathering??? LOOK NO FURTHER!! Hawkes Bay racing have the best Christmas parties in town with two spectacular events to choose from!
No matter how big or small your group is check out their Packages – live entertainment, fine food, cold beverages, thrilling thoroughbred action and all the joys of Christmas!! www.facebook.com/HawkesBayRacing Gates open 11.00am Sunday 8th November Hawke’s Bay Racecourse, Hastings |
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Australia Led Zeppelin Show - Zeppelin Live
Australia's premiere and most authentic tribute to Led Zeppelin, capturing the electricity and live experience of a Led Zeppelin concert. www.facebook.com/Zeppelin-Live-Australia 8.00pm Thursday 12th November The Cabana, Napier |
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Tomoana Warehousing Transport Hawke's Bay Rally
See some of New Zealand’s best rally drivers take on some of Wairoa and Hastings most challenging roads. Final rounds of the Geartech Central Region Rally series and Rally Extreme series. Spectating at rallies is dangerous and requires you to take care on stages. WRC stars explain why it is so important. Check out this Spectator safety Video clip Saturday 14th November |
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Peak Trail Blazer
$500 Cash for the Fastest Dash! Can you beat the record 50minutes 54 seconds set in 2012? Not just for the super fast, the Peak Trail Blazer is an off road event for all. Run or walk, super fit or not so, young or old, individual or team … there’s something for everyone! One Peak, two trails – the choice is yours:
www.facebook.com/peaktrailblazer 8.00am to 12 noon Sunday 15th November Te Mata Peak Road, Havelock North |
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Staples Rodway Challenge
One of the most popular events in the region. Held mainly on private land the 32km course, starting and finishing at Clifton Bay Café, takes in stunning landscapes, windswept beaches, native forest, waterfalls, river gorges and stunning coastal farmland. Walkers start 7.15am Runners start 7.30am Saturday 21st November Clifton Bay Café, Clifton Beach |
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Shed 2 Triathlon series
Six events throughout the summer, with three different distances and options at each event catering from the beginner to the seasoned athlete. Enter as an individual or a team and walkers are always welcome. www.facebook.com/Triathlon-Hawkes-Bay 10am to 12 noon Sunday 22nd November Pandora Pond, Humber Road Ahuriri Napier
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Gin Wigmore - Blood to Bone Tour
One of New Zealand’s biggest stars. Fresh from sell out concerts across the US, UK and Australia, and three NZ shows earlier this year, Gin is returning to perform around New Zealand this summer. Her third album “Blood to Bone” is her most powerful release to date and has received critical acclaim around the world. A concert not to be missed! 8.00pm Sunday 29th November Black Barn Vineyard, Havelock North |
