Sixt, Twice The Hype and Soundsmith Records Present: Hollie Smith - The Bones Tour IIRegent Theatre, HokitikaSunday 4th August 2024Show 7:30pm Hollie Smith Announces Exclusive "The Bones Tour II" Solo and Intimate run of shows this Winter. Renowned singer-songwriter Hollie Smith is set to captivate audiences once again with her upcoming solo tour, ‘The Bones

"Not many artists have the imaginations of a Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Or the creative lunacy of a John Prine, Randy Newman or Tom Waits." ~ John ApiceShe’s an artist not to be missed. A velvet voice with something to say. A songwriter's songwriter. New Zealand's Donna Dean has gone about the

The young virtuoso recently described as “the finest guitar player of this generation” has fallen in love with New Zealand and after sellout tours through North America and Europe he will be back for an extensive national run of 35 shows! August 8 - Old Lodge Theatre, Hokitika 7pm doors / 7:30pm show VERY limited

As we are blessed with a little more sunlight every day, I invite you to gather in sacred circle.  Dropping the layers that feel ready to be shed and igniting the light within us.  Spark the feeling of love, joy & deep connection inside of you again through being held in sisterhood and witnessing others

Healers, Heath care Professionals and Carers we see you!  We know how exhausted you are! We invite you to join a sanctuary of relaxation & rejuvenation, designed just for you! 24th & 25th August 2024 Take  a Break and enjoy Sound healing, relaxing yoga, breathwork & meditation, creative time, grounding, stress management, self care &

 TGI Friday at The Woodstock Hotel!  Live Music with Ric Hetherington.Kick off your weekend with a bang at The Woodstock Hotel! Join us this Friday for an evening packed with fun, fantastic food, and great vibes!  2 for 1 Cocktails – Bring on the weekend. BBQ Platter – Only $25! A sizzling selection of BBQ Ribs, Fried Chicken

  NZ Mountain Film Festival 2024 FRI27SEP Coming Soon to Hokitika's Regent Theatre 120 mins | Rated E | Documentary   It's that time again! The biggest (indoor)event on the West Coast outdoor adventure calendar - the Hokitika screening of the New Zealand Mountain Film Festival! Come on down to Hokitika's Regent Theatre for a night

An evening of profound connections and spiritual insights await you as Kelvin Cruickshank NZ Medium, along with your loved ones in spirit, allow you to learn “The Language of Spirit.” As you step into the venue, you’ll enter a realm where the boundaries between the physical and spiritual worlds connect in a safe sanctuary that

Welcome to the PRANZ regional Hokitika Huddle. Based from the Lake Kaniere lodge involving 2+ days of packrafting the jungle rivers of the area. We're targeting walk in runs on the Hokitika Gorge and the Arahura Cesspool section for the adventurous and the Milltown Arahura run and glassy floats on the Lake for the more

We've got an incredible lineup of live music events waiting for you this summer and we're starting with a bang! Join us for Jody Direen's live band show in the garden on Saturday, October 19! Don't miss this chance to see one of Australasia's most vibrant country stars live. Limited tickets are available. Earlybird tickets

TICKETS ON SALE TODAY - Online or at Venue(Advocates of the zero Visa or hidden fees, pleaseemail ryannevilleshowband.co.nzwith the word Hoktix, and payment will be securely sent to you). Ryan Neville & The Midnight Show Band - MOJO TOUR 2024Support act Southern Skye (just back from the USA)Saturday the 19th of October7:30pm till 10pm VENUE -

Award - winning musicians and collaborators Ariana Tikao and Bob Bickerton have joined forces to create Muriwai.  A confluence of two rivers, their music merges Maori and Celtic musical traditions through Celtic harp, vocals and taonga puoro.

Running from 1st November to 13th December 2025 Shop at any one of the 30+ Participating businesses in Hokitika and go in the draw* to win an Instore Prize PLUS the Grand Prize Draw at Picnic at the Beach on 15th December. *T&C apply with some businesses requiring a minimum spend Shop local - Support

LIVE GIG - R18 The Salmonella Dub SoundSystem featuring band originator Andrew aka Dj Rudeboy on the mix ft. Mighty Asterix & Whirimako Black LIVE with the amazing Sal Dub horn section bring the band’s new DOUBLE Digi album FOR ALL THINGS ALIVE in a space weaving 2hr dancefloor journey through Salmonella Dubs basslands. Prepare

EVOLVE  wellbeing market at Greenstone Retreat 10am to 3pm Sunday 24th November 2024 Crystals, soaps, natural remedies, jewelry, art, crafts, vegetables, plants, preserves, clothes, 2nd hand goods, Community, food, workshops, cacao, healers, music & more.

Kura Pounamu - Our treasured stone Featuring over 200 taonga pounamu - this exhibition celebrates the timeless beauty and enduring legacy of pounamu - New Zealand greenstone Open Daily at the Hokitika Museum from 4th December 2024 to 27th April 2025, 10am to 4.30pm

Join us this at Greenstone Retreat in Kumara on Wednesday 15th January for a deeply healing, personalized session, including all things yoga and holistic. Making connections, learning new life tools and relaxing the body and mind deeply to leave you feeling connected to your higher self, with a wide open heart and ready to face

Wild Outdoorsman - Fishing & Firearms& The Kaniere Empire Hotel bring you the annualWEST COAST KAHAWAI FISHING COMPETITION 2025 FISHING - BBQ - GREAT YARNS This years annual West Coast Kahawai Fishing Competition will be held on Saturday 18th Jan 2025 and is our 11th year running! - So bring the whole family along for

Living Waters Music Festival 18th and 19th January 2025 Held at beautiful Scenic Water Ways 32c Adairs Road Hokitika Come for the day of live Christian Music. We have a big line up of incredible artists. Lots of food trailers entertainment for Children on this beautiful venue. Bring a picnic blanket and fold up chairs

Kayak down the wide and meandering Hokitika River from the Gorge back to the Kaniere Bridge. Five sets of Class 2 rapids to enjoy. Rain and river height dependent. You will need your own kayak, PFD and helmet. Duration is 6 hrs $5 Member $10 Non-Member Your leader is Euan Mackenzie. January 18th, 2025, at

Maritime New Zealand has reserved an area near Hans Bay for this power boating club race-training day. The Hans Bay boat ramps will be closed during the above period, and an area of lake between Canoe Cove and Rose Creek, as shown on a sign at the Sunny Bight ramp during the event. For further

Singer / songwriter Boaz Anema and his Southern Summer tour make their way to Woodstock Brewing in Hokitika / Woodstock on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st January 2025. Starting at 6:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday, Boaz will play a mix of classic tunes and his own original compositions. It's the perfect way to enjoy

Nau Mai Haere Mai - Welcome Held in January each year at Hokitika Beach, participants are invited to express themselves using beach-finds. Budding artists work side by side with professionals turning driftwood and other materials they find on the beach into sculptural pieces. All you need to bring is some imagination.

Your last chance ever to attend the famous WOODSTOCK MOTORCYCLE RALLY If you didn't take the pre paid option you can still pay at the gate on the day. Bands both Friday and Saturday with a Poker run on Saturday morning.

Get your entries in and come and join us for an epic day over on the mighty West Coast! All levels and ages catered for, from beginners all the way through to the top riders in the country! Entries are limited and close on the 20th of January. Follow our link in bio or https://liveheats.com/events/299588

Join us on Sunday, 26 January 2025 at 15:00 at Sunset Point, Hokitika for the LOVE HOKITIKA PICNIC AT THE BEACH! Enjoy local entertainment, food carts, lolly scramble, bouncy castle, and giant games. See you there! If you're in town for the Driftwood & Sand festival the Picnic at the Beach is a great way

This is a 2 day workshop for Reiki 1. Set to the standards required by Reiki NZ Inc, this comprehensive course gives you all you need to enable you to give Reiki to yourself, your food, water, friends, pets, loved ones and anything else you can think of. Certificate and manual included. Reiki is the

Liza Rebecca and Her 3 Piece Band are bringing the Shania and Country Legends Experience, with the music of: Dolly Parton - John Denver - Miley Cyrus Carrie Underwood - Eagles - Glen Cambell and More. Tickets available from the theatre

New Zealand's Premier International touring Eagles Tribute band. Kiwi's have always been known for their individuality, and the Kiwi Eagles Experience is no exception. Featuring four striking musicians delivering four part harmonies and blistering guitar solos to classic Eagles compositions that sound as close to the Eagles live show as you can get. Let us

Join us for the 35th edition of Hokitika’s Wildfoods Festival – a celebration of the West Coast’s unique wild food and lifestyle, with by premier entertainment We’re thrilled to announce two New Zealand classics headlining the 2025 festival! Plus, many more will be announced over the coming months HELLO SAILOR THE JORDAN LUCK BAND THE

The Worlds most breathtaking ocean films from above & below the surface One night only 21st March 7pm At Hokitika's Regent Theatre

Disney's Snow White - Opening Party - Hokitika's Regent Theatre Come and celebrate the opening of this classic story. Magical forest walk through, face painting, meet the characters. Normal ticket prices apply. Directed by Marc Webb Starring Gal Gadot, Rachel Zegler, Colin Michael Carmichael, Andrew Burnap, Ansu Kabia “Disney’s Snow White” is a live-action musical reimagining of

FIVE FILMS FOR FREEDOM LGBTQIA+ FILM FEST We are getting ready to share five more global LGBTQIA+ stories with the world. Every March, five short films made by filmmakers from around the world are selected from BFI: Flare's festival programme. Five Films For Freedom 2025 28th March 7 PM Dive into the world of LGBTQIA+

Dave Flynn – Celtic Guitar Journey 11: The return of the guitar Maestro Old Lodge Theatre. Tickets: Advance $15, Door sales $20 Phone sales: 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) – Ticket Outlets or Eventfinda: Tickets for Dave Flynn – Celtic Guitar Journey – Hokitika – Eventfinda Award-winning Irish-Kiwi guitarist/composer Dave Flynn returns to New Zealand with an exciting

Old Lodge Theatre Show 6pm-8pm. Tickets $10. Available on Humantix or at the door. Come and enjoy this interactive, inclusive, fun event where everyone in the room is invited to join in. Join Kiwi singer song writer Charlotte Squire as she sings and plays a mix of classic 70s and 80s hits, plus some soul

Maritime New Zealand has reserved an area near Hans Bay for this high-speed power boating regatta. The Hans Bay boat ramps and on-water recreation areas will be closed during the above period, and an area of lake between Canoe Cove and Rose Creek, as shown on a sign at the Sunny Bight ramp during the

The full suite of Vivaldi’s popular Classical Masterpiece “The Four Seasons” is scheduled for a live, candlelit performance by the Cathy Irons String Quartet at The Lyric Theatre This world-renowned, all female quartet comprises: Cathy Irons - first violin Amandine Combe-Guerin - second violin Bethan Lewis - viola Sophie Tanner - cello The second half

Three events to chose from: South Island Ultra 100km Greymouth to Hokitika – Solo or Team of 2 (Teams change at Old Chch Road) South Island Ultra 54km Old Christchurch Road to Hokitika – Solo or Team of 2 (Team Change at Sunny Bight Feed Station) South Island Warm Up 24km Lake Kaniere to Hokitika

Ben Hurley is hitting the road with his Gone South Tour, bringing his award-winning comedy to Hokitika! Known from 7 Days, The Project, and Seven Sharp, Ben’s quick wit and sharp storytelling have made him one of NZ’s favorite comedians. Joining him is Logan Kitney—a seasoned host, comedian, and magician—who will kick things off with

Big Bike Film Night 2025 - Hokitika's Regent Theatre The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission - bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you. Showcasing 2.5 hours of riveting bike films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration.

Jackie Clark Goes Prima Diva - Hokitika's Regent Theatre Homegrown chanteuse Jackie Clarke turns her powerhouse vocals, wicked humour and maverick entertainment style to interpret the songs of the 20th and 21st Centuries most legendary divas. Ms Clarke pays homage to Judy Garland, Shirley Bassey, Peggy Lee, Barbra Streisand and more! From Alberta Hunter to

Doors open 6.30pm. Show starts 7pm Tickets $20 from Hokitika’s Regent Theatre, or online at hokitikaregent.com (plus booking fee) As autumn turns to winter, Hokitika Dramatic Society takes it upon themselves to keep you warm and cosy with four evenings of hilarious one-act plays, plus delicious brownies and mocktails for you to purchase. We have

Join us for the Annual Hokitika Lantern Parade Assemble at Custom House at 6pm on Friday 6th June and join the lantern walk to Hokitika Beach You will notice a few changes this year: We have teamed up with The Hokitika Community Trust, Creative communities Grant and WestREAP to provide a even better and more

Maritime New Zealand has reserved an area near Hans Bay for this power boating club race-training day. The Hans Bay boat ramps will be closed during the above period, and an area of lake between Canoe Cove and Rose Creek, as shown on a sign at the Sunny Bight ramp during the event.

Mai Te Uira - Tiki Taane - Hokitika's Regent Theatre One of New Zealand’s best known musicians, producers, and innovators, Tiki Taane (Ngāti Maniapoto) and multidisciplinary artist Kereama Taepa (Te Arawa, Te Āti Awa) have joined forces to merge their two worlds together to create a brand new performance experience – Mai Te Uira. Tiki

Salmonella Dub Soundsystem Featuring Whirimako Black, Mighty Asterix + Sal Dub Horns At the Hokitika Regent Theatre - May 31st -doors 8pm "We love the coast! And after last year's show we were looking for any excuse to come back to play the Regent. This year we bring more new releases starting with Look For

Red Heavens From Stromboli to D'Urville Island, Martine Baanvinger, from the solo shows ‘Solitude’ and ‘Aperture’, brings another powerful, dynamic and passionate solo show to the stage. ‘Red Heavens’ portrays the true story of Angelina Moleta, an Italian pioneering immigrant on D'Urville Island, whose fate is intertwined with the forces of nature and her deep

Greenstone Retreat Full Moon Eclipse - Silent Day Retreat Yoga, Meditation, Sound Healing, Walking/Mindfulness Sunday 7th September 2025 7.30am to 8.30pm

Award winning folk troubadours Albi & The Wolves have signed with Fresh Music Booking (Poland) to debut in Europe and the United Kingdom next year. But they need your help. So, they are doing what they do best by hitting the road for 17, that’s right 17, shows up and down the country. Big and

Join director Rob Sarkies and special guests Sonja Rockhouse and Anna Osborne for a early screening of Pike River with a Q&A

Are you looking for a fabulous girls night out? Then why not join us for.....  Cocktails & CulpritsA Halloween Fundraiser Like No Other!  Hosted by Gymnastics Hokitika  31 October 2025 6:30PM The Green Room, located at Hokitika's Regent TheatreStep back in time to 1961 and immerse yourself in an evening of glamour, mystery, and murder  Join a

Comedy icon GISH is back with a brand-new show! For over 20 years, GISH has been one of New Zealand’s most beloved comedians, famous for his outrageous parodies that mix six strings with dodgy things. Get ready for a night where no song is safe. Joining him is Canadian freestyle sensation Jesse Firebrand — a

Shades of Shakti are an intercultural group of musicians bridging the gap between traditional Indian music, classical music and Jazz. Their performance mesmerises audiences through the intricacy of the musical interplay, the propulsive energy of their melodies, the excitement of their rhythms, and the overall interconnectedness of all the performers on stage. Since debuting at

Four magnificent ride options to choose from and the opportunity to see the West Coast beauty. Four events, lots of categories: The Epic - Ross to Greymouth - 132km The Challenge - Hokitika to Greymouth  - 95km The Classic -Cowboy Paradise to Greymouth - 59km The Cruise -  Kumara to Greymouth - 21km For more

Our Annual Community Christmas Concert will be Friday 21 November at Hokitika Regent Theatre, We have a full programme including St Mary's School and Hokitika Primary school performances. Allen Bryant residents and staff will again be present, as will Westland Medical centre for our annual comedy performance! Tickets are $5 available at the Regent. We

Evolve Wellbeing Market - Greenstone Retreat, Kumara Sunday 23rd November 2025 - 10am to 3pm Crystals, soaps, natural remedies, jewelry, art, crafts, vegetables, plants, preserves, clothes, 2nd hand goods, Community, food, workshops, cacao, healers, music & more Stall holders $20-$25 per table to be booked in advance by email to Greenstoneretreat@outlook.com

We’re delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed concert pianist Roman Rudnytsky to Hokitika for a special one-night-only recital. A graduate of New York’s prestigious Juilliard School, Roman has performed in over 100 countries, dazzling audiences with his artistry, precision, and passion. The American pianist of Ukrainian heritage has been a prizewinner in ten major international competitions

With over 70 stalls booked and counting there is something for everyone.

Paul Ubana Jones - at the Hokitika Regent Theatre - 28th November 2025 Since his 1987 arrival in New Zealand, Paul Ubana Jones has recorded nine albums, been awarded three New Zealand Music Awards, and has successfully taken his unique style of acoustic music to global heights. An intimate soulful performer, an acoustic guitar sensation,

Anticipating the swirl of emotions Jonathan Richman once identified as "that summer feeling", Jazmine Mary will be soon be gracing stages across Aotearoa on their Hot Sad Summer Tour. The award-winning songwriter released their third studio album I Want To Rock And Roll to instant acclaim via Flying Nun Records earlier this year — arranged / recorded with Dave Khan,

Graded Scratch Race - 32km, there and back to the end of the seal, starting and finishing at Arahura Marae. Meet outside the Marae at 12.30pm. Race start 1pm. Following racing:- Prize Giving at Pioneer Hotel, Hokitika.

Our theme for this years Christmas Parade is "From around the world"Friday 12 December, starting at 6.30pm

Santa Claus will be taking a break from checking his lists and will be attending the Christmas Eve train rides at Westland Industrial Heritage Park. Rides are $2 and are weather dependent. Come and join us from 5pm-7pm Christmas Eve.

Hokitika Golf Club Aratuna Freighters Annual Xmas Stableford Tournament $30 entry fee plus 2s 3 men’s grades if sufficient and 1 ladies grade Hokitika Golf Club, one of only 9 true links golf courses in New Zealand, only 3 mins from townGreen fees are $40 per player for 18 holes and $20 per player for

Ahharrrr Me Hearties! Get ready for another rollickin' adventure with me and me dear old Mum on New Year's Eve! Meet at the Weld Lane steps on Hokitika Beach at 2pm on Wed 31 December 2025! Dress as a Pirate or else! We're gonna be rich!!

Save the date for the Heritage Hokitika Summer series in January and February. Saturday 10th January 10am to 1pm - Hokitika Regent Theatre Saturday 17th January 10am to 1pm - Ross Heritage Centre Saturday 24th January 10am to 1pm Guided Museum Tours - Hokitika Museum Saturday 24th January 1pm Walking History Tour of Hokitika Township

Joy of the West - Club Ride around Lake Kaniere Loop Meet: 9am, Clocktower Cafe (to do cafe type things before we set off)Start riding: 9.30amRoute: anti-clockwise around Lake Kaniere (out via Kokatahi, gravel road section behind the lake to Hans Bay, back to Hokitika, to a cafe... Distance is approx. 64km.Pace: to suit the

Save the date for the Heritage Hokitika Summer series in January and February. Saturday 10th January 10am to 1pm - Hokitika Regent Theatre Saturday 17th January 10am to 1pm - Ross Heritage Centre Saturday 24th January 10am to 1pm Guided Museum Tours - Hokitika Museum Saturday 24th January 1pm Walking History Tour of Hokitika Township

The dates for Driftwood & Sand 2026 are now set! Book your travel now to be in Hokitika 21-25 Jan 2026. If you want to see the beach sculptures at their best, make sure you're here for the final day and prizegiving on Sunday 25 Jan. See you then!

Brought to you by Wild Outdoorsman – Fishing & Firearms & The Kaniere Empire HotelFishing • BBQ • Great Yarns | 12 Years Running! Get ready for one of the Coast’s favourite summer events! The annual West Coast Kahawai Fishing Competition is back for its 12th year on Saturday, 24th January 2026 — and it’s

Save the date for the Heritage Hokitika Summer series in January and February. Saturday 10th January 10am to 1pm - Hokitika Regent Theatre Saturday 17th January 10am to 1pm - Ross Heritage Centre Saturday 24th January 10am to 1pm Guided Museum Tours - Hokitika Museum Saturday 24th January 1pm Walking History Tour of Hokitika Township

Sun is shining - get your entries in for the 2026 Westland A&P Equestrian Show being held at the Kokatahi Pony club grounds on Saturday the 31st of January 2026. Please Note – Westland A & P Show is no longer affiliated with RAS. No prize money will be paid but we have kept our

Save the date for the Heritage Hokitika Summer series in January and February. Saturday 10th January 10am to 1pm - Hokitika Regent Theatre Saturday 17th January 10am to 1pm - Ross Heritage Centre Saturday 24th January 10am to 1pm Guided Museum Tours - Hokitika Museum Saturday 24th January 1pm Walking History Tour of Hokitika Township

Course: Blue Spur LoopDistance: 75km (3 laps), 50km (2 laps) or 25km (1 lap)Format: HandicapRace Sponsor: Pioneer Hotel, Hokitika Registration: open from 9.30am, at Westland High School, Hampden Street, Hokitika.Race Start: 10.30amWeather forecast: Bluebird Reserve day: Sunday 22 Feb, if weather on the Saturday is not favourable. Post-race Function: Pioneer Hotel, Hokitika, for a club

Final Big Planting Day - Wadeson Island Sun 22 Feb, 10am–1pm • Hokitika Rugby League Club gate BBQ on. Tools ready. Hundreds of plants ready to go in the ground. Please note we are meeting at the gate, and that we can now confirm: The gate will be open so we can use the usual parking. This

Hokitika Department of Conservation Walk & Talk with Don Neale (West Coast Marine Ranger) "How to Look at a Beach" Wednesday 4th March, 5.30pm to 6.30pm Beach end of Richards Drive - Look for the Flags All ages welcome - free 'Seaweek' event  

Shamanic Breathwork Training - Level One Shamanic Healing Initiatory Process 7th to 20th March 2026 Greenstone Retreat - Kumara

Join us as we celebrate the incredible women in our community with a special brunch and guest speaker Mayor Helen Lash.Enjoy a delicious buffet brunch, great company, and inspiring conversation as we celebrate International Women's Day together. $25 per person Complimentary mimosa on arrivalBring your friends, mums, sisters, or colleagues and make a morning of it. We would

15km Graded Scratch Race - final race of the series. Meet at West Coast Treetop Walk and Tower Zipline on Woodstock-Rimu Rd at 5.45pm for: 5.45pm onwards - Sign in.6.15pm - Race Briefing.6.20pm (sharp) - E Grade start6.30pm - Elite Grade start6.32pm - A Grade start6.34pm - B Grade start6.36pm - C Grade start6.38pm -

Tiki Taane - Artist, Producer, Engineer, Director, Experimentalist. One of the most well known and diverse artists and producers in Aotearoa NZ, Tiki Taane is considered to be an influential element in the pioneering of Aotearoa's bass culture, as well as the country's most prolific genre bending experimentalist. First hitting the scene in 1991, Tiki

Hokitika’s Wildfoods Festival is a celebration of the West Coast’s unique wild food and lifestyle, with premiere entertainment Hokitika’s annual Wildfoods Festival is a celebration of the West Coast’s unique wild food and lifestyle, accompanied by premier entertainment. Visitors can sample a wide array of local natural foods, ranging from some of the weirdest and

Hokitika Cycling Club 16km Graded Scratch Race - final Graded Scratch race of the season. Meet outside the Arahura Marae at 5.45pm for: 5.45pm onwards - Sign in.6.15pm - Race Briefing.6.20pm (sharp) - E Grade start6.30pm - Elite Grade start6.32pm - A Grade start6.34pm - B Grade start6.36pm - C Grade start6.38pm - D Grade

So what does the Mad Hatter Rally offer?? Fire drums, onsite food and coffee, live music, free tea and coffee, flushing toilets AND of course the rally famous grazing table all for $50. Come to Kumara Sports ground to camp or book accommodation in the area. BYO drinks a bonus - NO GLASS

We have big and exciting news: this March, in conjunction with Arts on Tour, we bring you PRIMA FACIE, an award-winning play that tells an important story.This event is likely to sell out, so secure your tickets today from ticketing link below! Age 14+ only.Acclaimed Oliver and Tony award-winning play, Suzie Miller's Prima Facie is

Join us for a special screening of Five Films For Freedom, the world’s widest reaching LGBTQIA+ online celebration. A partnership between the British Council and BFI Flare, London’s LGBTIQIA+ film festival, Five Films For Freedom makes five LGBTIQ+ short films available to watch online for free anywhere in the world. Since its launch, the films

Westland Rally 2026 Event Timetable SS1: Lady Lake 1 (12.88kms) 9:10am   SS2: Mitchells 1 (17.92kms) 9:45am   SS3: Old Ch Ch Rd 1 (5.04kms) 10:45am   SS4: Adairs 1 (4.16kms) 11:20am   SS5: Kariere 1 (10.91kms) 11:55am   SS6: Adairs 2 (4.16kms) 1:00pm   SS7: Kariere 2 (10.91kms) 1:35pm   SS8: Old Ch Ch Rd 2 (5.42kms) 2:55pm   SS9: Mitchells 2

A rock ‘n’ roll stand-up comedy show.Ōtautahi-based comedian Steven King explores life, love, luck, and the passage of time through the lenses of his glasses, thinks about it for a while, and now presents it to you in a live show of absurdist comedy and indie-rock.“Never Not Now” — touring Aotearoa in 2026.

Taika Waititi’s Hunt for the Wilderpeople will return to Hokitika for it's 10th anniversary of its original release. Anniversary screenings across Aotearoa will be a communal experience to celebrate this modern Aotearoa classic with the film being shown in a 4K version, starting with a nationwide celebration on Tuesday 31 March. A decade on from

An Evening with Samantha Beneke Green Room, Hokitika Regent TheatreTuesday 31 March7:00pmFree entry After three books, countless late nights, and a world built in shadows… It all comes down to this. Join local author Samantha Beneke for the launch of The One, the final book in the Captive Hearts trilogy. A dark, emotionally charged vampire romance

Come and experience New Zealand’s most scenic Backyard Ultra, running between the ocean and the mountains, on the wild West Coast Saturday, April 4th, 2026 (Easter Weekend) Start time: 9:00 AM Location: Hokitika Beachfront A unique Backyard Ultra between the Tasman sea and the Southern Alps. 1 loop 6.7km on the hour, every hour. Run till you

Easter Pairs Stableford TournamentJoin us for the annual Easter Tournament at Mahinapua Links.Limited to the first 54 pairs of men, ladies or mixed pairsSaturday 4BBB Stableford, Sunday individual Stableford.$90 per player, great prizesEmail entry to Simon at hokitikagolf@xtra.co.nz

Jody Direen returns to the garden at Lake Mahinapua Hotel for a special single release party celebrating her new track, West Coast. Known for her dynamic stage presence and cinematic country-pop sound, Jody brings her full band to Mahinapua for a night of high-energy songs, big hooks and stories shaped by land, lineage and the wild

Westland District Library Lego - Build a Pirate Scene No registration - everyone's welcome Children under 8yrs old must be supervised by a caregiver at all times

7 April 26 | Old Lodge Hokitika | ES MI CAMINO — Music, Stories, and Medicine from the Jungle | 7pm An intimate evening of live music and storytelling with Nadav (COSMIC UNITY), sharing songs from the album ES MI CAMINO, recorded in Peru with musicians from around the world. Through guitar, voice, and story,

Westland District Library Design an Authentic Treasure Map No registration - everyone's welcome Children under 8yrs old must be supervised by a caregiver at all times

The 13th annual Ocean Film Festival World Tour returns to Aotearoa this April with six inspiring films celebrating ocean adventure, conservation and surf culture. Highlights include The Raftsmen, chronicling a record-breaking raft journey across the world’s largest ocean; The Kelp Collector, an intimate Australian short about marine preservation; and Antarctica: Domain One, narrated by surfing

 Get Ready to Shine – Family Karaoke Disco!  Looking for something fun to do with the whānau? Come along to a Family Karaoke Disco in Hokitika! Join us for an afternoon filled with music, laughter, dancing, and karaoke. Whether you love singing your heart out or just want to enjoy the vibes, everyone is welcome.

Westland District Library Crochet a Pirate Eye Patch with Marj No registration, everyone's welcome Children under 8yrs old must be supervised by a caregiver at all times

Westland District Library Pirate Escape Game - Captain on the Loose Aimed at 8+yrs old childre. Registration ESSENTIAL by email library@westlib.co.nz or 03 755 6208 Children under 8yrs old must be supervised by a caregiver at all times

NZ's Longest running comedy show comes to Hokitika's Regent Theatre with an interactive Murder Mystery! Dress up Western and try to solve this dastardly deed!

Greenstone Retreat - Kelly MacNeill Learn Energy Healing for yourself, friends and family  Whatever your level - come for some interactive, energetic fun  Connect to your surroundings, nature, each other and the great cosmos  Grounding, Attuning, Permission and Protection - all in there  Healing for yourself - in there  Healing for others - in there 

Kumara Racecourse - gold coin entry Display and judging of miniature horse jumping and obstacle course Get up close with our miniature horses Hobby horse competition for adults and children Children's competitions Erzsi's eats & espresso

'Ao’, meaning ‘world’ in Te Reo Maori is at the epicentre of AOTANGO. Enjoy their seamless fusion of world music and tango, in an eclectic mix of styles presented by musicians who call Aotearoa their home. Based in Tamaki Makaurau, AOTANGO features violinist Andrew Beer (APO Concertmaster), pianist Somi Kim (NZTrio), double bassist Gordon Hill

A heartwarming kiwi comedy with a dramatic twist... A play by Michelle Amas, directed by Sally Richardson Weds 29th & Thurs 30th April Fri 1st & Sat 2nd May 7pm at the Old Lodge Theatre Hokitika Drinks, refreshments and licenced bar available

Saturday 9th May 2026 This run is limited to 400 participants on the day. This Ultra caters for the beginner through to the Elite Ultra Athlete looking to do their fastest time. The Trail is a Grade 2 Mountain Bike Ride and does give some good uphill climbs, with the finish a good downhill to

The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission - bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you. Showcasing 2.5 hours of mesmerizing bike films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want, action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration. The evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and

Irish folk music and stories, with old movies. Enjoy live Irish music played to the backdrop of Super 8 movies taken in Ireland, with Sean Kelly on vocals, whistles, bodhran and guitar, Jono Lonie on fiddle and mandolin and Maree Limpus on cello. Presented in association with Arts on Tour

Come along and celebrate the 5th Birthday of our Iconic Mudfish Bush Railway! Visiting trains from Greymouth and Christchurch, including a steam train or 2. Saturday 10am to 3pm (Park and Railway), then the 'Train of Terror' 5pm to 7pm (Railway only).Sunday 10am to 3pm (Park and Railway).Monday 10am to 2pm (Park and Railway). Note:

What a night it was last year We’re bringing the energy back on 30 May 2026! Join us for an exciting and entertaining night - everyone is welcome!Seats fill fast so secure yours early.

A Line in the Sandstone is a new grassroots film that follows a collaboration between activists and highliners to traverse a highline set across a canyon deep in the wilderness of the Denniston Plateau. Under Fast-track, the treasured Denniston Plateau could be torn apart for coal mining - a unique landscape shaped over millions of

Its a Big Weekend of Live Music at the Woody!!! We kick off with TGI Friday featuring Ric Hetherington live from 6pm. Saturday Night - a huge double-header from 7.30pm with Shakey Ground then the Runanga Blues Club. *no cover charge - just great live music and good times Sunday Night - The Hokitika Music

Sunday Night Live Music at the Woody with the Hokitika Music Club Jam Night - all musicians welcome to jump up and join in! Sunday Roast Night with special pricing

A Line in the Sandstone is a new grassroots film that follows a collaboration between activists and highliners to traverse a highline set across a canyon deep in the wilderness

Its a Big Weekend of Live Music at the Woody!!! Saturday Night - a huge double-header from 7.30pm with Shakey Ground then the Runanga Blues Club. *no cover charge -

Paul Ego ‘STICK’ – NZ Tour 2026 It's taken 30 years of performing comedy for PAUL EGO to get off his butt and do a solo NZ tour, so this is both

We're looking forward to welcoming local musician Reilly to Woodstock Rimu this Friday from 6pm–8pm! Many locals will know Reilly from Hokitika Swim School. When he's not teaching in the

Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world! Hot on the heels of the Festival that is held every

This winter read with your loved ones and be in the draw to win amazing prizes with Westland District Library.  Runs from 1st July to 1st August. Download the Beanstack App or go to westlib.beanstack.org to log your reading online and then collect your stickers at the library

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Individual and Group Tours will be available every Wednesday in July between 10am and 3pm - please call 0276291935 to book

Hokitika's Regent Theatre - celebrate the start of the school holidays with a Kids Winter Disco - 5pm to 7pm - $5 entry per person

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Westland Industrial Heritage Park - Heritage Talk Series 4th July Coach House Tour with David Verrall, Custodian of West Coast History Other talks in this series include 11 July - Maritime Centre and Museum of Fire, 18 July - Heritage Craft Centre, 25 July - Railway Tour

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika at Westland District Library - DIY Paper Snowflakes. No registration required - suitable for Children under 8yrs old - must be supervised by a caregiver at all times

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Individual and Group Tours will be available every Wednesday in July between 10am and 3pm - please call 0276291935 to book

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika at Westland District Library - Family Winter Tales. Grab a hot cocoa, a nibble, and cosy up with your loved ones around old winter tales. No registration required - suitable for Children under 8yrs old - must be supervised by a caregiver at all times

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - WestREAP are holding a Matariki Melody Makers session

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Matariki Art and Craft at WestREAP

Puanga-Matariki see's Hokitika come alive with LIGHTS, LIVE MUSIC, CULTURAL PERFORMANCES  and CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES!  Saturday 11 July 6pm to 9pm in Weld Street.  Cultural Performances will be happening in Hokitika's Regent Theatre 6.30pm to 7.45pm with a Matariki narrative trail.  Hokitika restaurants will be open to welcome you and your family for dinner before and

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Westland Industrial Heritage Park - Heritage Talk Series 11 July - Maritime Centre and Museum of Fire with Rob Daniel, lifelong maritime enthusiast and Ian Gilbertson, ex Hokitika Fire Brigade Other talks in this series include 4 July - Coach House Tour, 18 July - Heritage Craft Centre, 25 July

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Big Engine Start-up!  Hear, see and feel the power of the Big Engine at Westland Industrial Heritage Park on Saturday 11th July at 2pm

South Island music release winter tour RIDDIM CARTEL - FUTURE FLOWZ - MR CHOPS - BRIGGS Saturday 11 July Thatcher & Small Get your tickets from https://www.kingkapisi.nz/

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika at Westland District Library - Decorate a photo frame. No registration required - suitable for Children under 8yrs old - must be supervised by a caregiver at all times

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Individual and Group Tours will be available every Wednesday in July between 10am and 3pm - please call 0276291935 to book

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika at Westland District Library - Disney Movies and Mega Quiz - no registration required - suitable for Children over 8yrs old

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Westland Industrial Heritage Park - Heritage Talk Series 18 July - Heritage Craft Centre with Maria Martin-Smith, artist, crafter and restorer Other talks in this series include 4 July Coach House Tour, 11 July - Maritime Centre and Museum of Fire, 25 July - Railway Tour

Hokitika's Regent Theatre is hosting the book launch of Digging Deep by Julia Bradshaw.  The evening includes an illustrated talk by Julia, other speakers, book signing, goldfields displays, costumes from The Luminaries and great raffle prizes.

Their time away from touring has been spent composing, animating and learning even more instruments to create a show that will mesmerise the young and the old alike. Prepare for a unique experience featuring vibraphone, tuba, harmonica, pan flute, synthesisers, drums, bass and vocals – all brought to life against a stunning backdrop of hand-drawn

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Individual and Group Tours will be available every Wednesday in July between 10am and 3pm - please call 0276291935 to book

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga & Tohu Whenua are hosting tours of the Government Building in Hokitika on Saturday 25th July as part of Hokitika's Heritage Weekend.  Tour numbers are strictly limited and prebooking is required at https://humanitix.com/nz/search/nz--west-coast-region--hokitika/hokitika%20government%20building?dates=all Tours are happening at 9am, 10am & 11am Other events happening for Hokitika's Heritage Weekend include: Guided

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Westland Industrial Heritage Park - Heritage Talk Series 25 July - Railway Tour with Bruce Hackett, model railway enthusiast. You will need to walk 700m on reasonably even ground for the railway tour.  If wet, the Coach House tour repeats Other talks in this series include 4 July Coach House

This is a Film followed by a Q&A afterwards with Morgana O'Reilly

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Individual and Group Tours will be available every Wednesday in July between 10am and 3pm - please call 0276291935 to book

This August at Hokitika's Regent Theatre is the David Lynch Film Festival

Australia’s premier bluesman returns to NZ after sold out shows in 2025! Renowned for his electrifying live shows, Ash Grunwald has inspired a generation to hit the road in an old van to ‘surf by day jam by night’. The festival favourite brings a high energy, vibrant live show with stacks of guitars and foot

Chamber music New Zealand presents the Dolfin-Lin Duo