LIFESTYLE
Last chance to catch Lady Larisa performing with her jazz group before overseas trip
Tomorrow is your last chance to catch Hawke’s Bay entertainer Lady Larisa performing locally with her jazz group before she embarks on an international to...
Celebrating your special day, the Hawke’s Bay way
With the wedding season swiftly approaching Debra Youthed checks out current industry trends. Debra is a creative content writer. Contact her at Write Me. We...
Winter Gardening: There’s plenty to be done
Sarah Cates is the gardening expert at Tony and Sarah’s Section Care. Contact them for all your gardening needs. Call 0274 598 179 or find them on Faceboo...
Model expo draws enthusiasts from around the North Island to Napier
The ninth Model Expo since 2000 was held last weekend in the Napier Boys’ High School Hall on Chambers Street. Normally held in the school’s gymnas...
Hastings woman’s first-hand experience of a free health check that can save lives
The new free National Bowel Screening Programme is proving to be a life saver, and a Hastings resident says more people need to take advantage of it. Marcia Wa...
Review: Are Mamasdonuts really ‘donuts you’ll remember for a lifetime’?
Mamasdonuts, which recently opened in Hastings, promises “donuts you’ll remember for a lifetime” every time you walk through the door. And, by...
It’s not easy, but Helen’s committed to Plastic Free July
Helen Howard is a woman of action. With her third consecutive year of participating in Plastic Free July Helen is under no illusion of how challenging it is. H...
Art revealed for this year’s Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction
Organisers of New Zealand’s oldest and most prestigious wine auction are thrilled to have Mauricio Benega as the 2019 Feature Artist. ‘The Wine Cap...
Selfless fundraising in support of Cam
Every day we are bombarded with bad news. It would seem humanity and the world we live in, has reached despairing levels. Then an act of human kindness, an act...
One Heart: a new floral artwork that’s blossoming at MTG Hawke’s Bay
Winter may be here but the MTG Hawke’s Bay is blooming, thanks to a collaboration of community spirit and council funding. One Heart, now blossoming at M...
Celebrating Matariki at Parkvale School
The resource room at Parkvale school was a hive of activity. A small group of children, accompanied by their teacher, Deb Lee, were bringing the story of Matar...
Travel: Making the most of your adventures without going broke
Kiwis like to travel. According to Stats NZ over 3 million New Zealand residents arrived back from overseas travel in 2018. This number has been gradually incr...
Wine column: Euro Flash!
Hawke's Bay wine writer Yvonne Lorkin is the Chief Tasting Officer of www.WineFriend.co.nz. What’s not to love about Europe? For starters we owe our e...
New website puts events and artists at Hawke’s Bay’s fingertips
There’s a new player on the Hawke’s Bay music scene – one that brings together musicians, promoters, venues and music lovers. In a first for...
Flaxmere parkrun event to be held every Saturday
In line with the launch of “Fabulous Flaxmere”, last weekend’s inaugural Flaxmere parkrun was a roaring success, but never fear if you missed...
‘Artivist’ and EIT student Lara exhibits at Art-x
EIT Bachelor of Creative Practice student Lara Strachan is participating in the annual Rotary Club of Greenmeadows Art-x national exhibition. The exhibition op...
Travel: What I learnt travelling around the South Island
Dylan du Ross, from Hawke’s Bay, is sharing his travel experiences around New Zealand. Travelling the South Island teaches many things – through...
Travel: A remarkable journey through the Wet Tropics of Queensland
It should be considered a privilege to walk upon this land. With each step taken, nature takes you on a journey that extends well beyond human history. The Wet...
Byron Middleton memorial concert will raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis NZ
Madcap Music in association with F.G. Smith Eatery and Aroha in Napier will transform both spaces into a concert style venue on Saturday July 20 to help raise m...
Ironman: My road to Kona
Based in Clive, Tony Weber is a regular contributor to the Hawke's Bay App, particularly as a sports writer. Ironman – while it may have consumed me in...
