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The Eastern – Woodstock Hotel

Woodstock Hotel 250 Woodstock Rimu Road, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

We Have a Wild and Wacky Weekend happening at the Woodstock Hotel, Saint Patricks Day Weekend!! The Eastern are coming to town! This is the string band that roars like a punk band, swings like a gospel band, drinks like a country band, works like a bar band, hopes like folk singers, sings love songs

West Coast Scenicland Rally

Westland Industrial Heritage Park 9 Brian Waugh Lane, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

WEST COAST SCENICLAND RALLY MARCH 2024 West Coast and other NZ Vintage Car Club members are invited to attend - find a Rally form to complete and sign-up asap if you haven't already! This years rally will be celebrating Westland's 150 years of Connection to the world and after touring the beautiful Westland District, will

South Island Ultra Marathon

West Coast Wilderness Trail Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

The South Island Ultra Marathon will be held on Saturday 11th May 2024 on the West Coast Wilderness Trail on the West Coast of the South Island. ***Late entries are now open! We have had a number of spots open up for the Destination Westland South Island Ultra Marathon. Injuries and Covid have struck a

The Big Bike Film Night 2024

Hokitika Regent Theatre 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

BIG BIKE FILM NIGHT 2024 The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you. Showcasing 2.5 hours of moving bike films that has everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration; the evening is unashamedly and

Culture Feast ’24

4th Westland Boys Brigade Hall 290 Hampden Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

The Westland Multi-Cultural Festival is intended to be a collaborative Festival of Events to be held in partnership with various community groups and stakeholders in May 2024. The Lions Club of Hokitika is specifically responsible for organising and running in partnership CultureFeast '24 which will be a public display of Culture including Arts, Crafts, Food,

CultureFeast ’24

4th Westland Boys Brigade Hall 290 Hampden Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

CultureFeast '24 Ethnic Food, Live Music, Arts & Crafts, Dance Performances at the Westland Multicultural Festival Sat 25th May 2024 2pm to 7pm Boys Brigade Hall, 290 Hampden Street, Hokitika

The Nolan Family Reunion

Hokitika Regent Theatre 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

The Nolan Family Reunion Film Event

Hokitika Regent Theatre 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

Nolan Family Reunion Movie Event Join with the Nolan family this Saturday 1st June from 1 pm atHokitika’s Regent Theatre to view a selection of film archives significant to the Nolan family.Free entry - Donations will be kindly accepted

100 Years of Flight

An important new transport connection from the West Coast to Canterbury was made on 4th June 1924 when Captain Maurice Buckley and mechanic Bill Harrington, flew Avro 504K (H5241) Blazing Arrow from Greymouth to Christchurch, pioneering the very first aerial crossing of the Southern Alps. The aircraft had flown the first flights on the West

Bruce Mason’s The End of the Golden Weather

The Old Lodge Theatre 11 Revell Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

Kiwi theatre classic for The Old LodgeContinuing its agenda of mounting a classic play in the Blackball Bathhouse each summer, Kiwi/Possum Productions presented a NZ classic at the end of January: Bruce Mason’s The End of the Golden Weather and have found a weekend among other commitments to bring it to The Old Lodge Theatre

Matariki Family Fun Weekend at the Westland Industrial Heritage Park

Westland Industrial Heritage Park 9 Brian Waugh Lane, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

Family fun at the Westland Industrial Heritage Park in Hokitika! 10am to 3pm for the whole park plus train rides, then 5pm to 8pm NIGHT TIME TRAIN RIDES, opening Friday 28th and Saturday 29th June. Visiting trains, Tractor Rides, Sausage Sizzle (with drinks available too!) and possibly Fire Engine Rides! The Big Engine Shed Sound

Fireworks Extravaganza

Kumara Racecourse Kumara Racecourse, Otira Highway, Kumara, Westland, New Zealand

Save the date! Festival of Light - Fireworks Extravaganza is on June 28th, starting at 4pm at Kumara Racecourse. $30 per car (max 5 ppl). $10 per adult and $5 per child (under 12) walk-in, drop off, or more than 5 in a vehicle.It's going to be a night to remember! #PuangaMatariki #Fireworks #WestlandFestival This is an all

Queen & Bee Gees Tribute Bands

Hokitika Regent Theatre 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

Come on Hokipokians, Its winter and there is little else to do! Come down for an night full of musical entertainment. If you are not into dancing then toe-tapping in encouraged! Otherwise get your dancing shoes on. Paul Madsen as Freddie Mercury, along with his session Band,Paul has been Tributing Queen for 12 years and

$38

Night off the Farm

the beachfront hotel 111 Revell Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

Dust off your boots and join us for a fantastic evening before the busy season kicks in! This is a great opportunity to catch up with your neighbors and hear about our exciting new initiative for the coast. In collaboration with the West Coast Rural Support Trust, we're bringing the community together for an informative

NZ Highwaymen Winter Tour

Hokitika Regent Theatre 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

  NZ HIGHWAYMEN WINTER TOUR NZ Highwaymen set out on a Winter Tour A very special country music event, featuring legendary talent. Over 10,000 tickets sold throughout the 24 date tour in May/June and Nov 2023. By popular demand The NZ Highwaymen are coming back in June/July 2024. New Zealand’s Highwaymen, between them have recorded

South African Night at the Ocean View Restaurant – Beachfront Hotel

the beachfront hotel 111 Revell Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

Join us for South African night!VENUE: Ocean View Restaurant, Beachfront Hotel Hokitika.FEE: $25 per person, book ahead of time with our team at hotel reception (03 755 8344) Experience the vibrant flavours, music, and culture of South Africa right here in Hokitika!

TGI Friday at the Woodstock Hotel

Woodstock Hotel 250 Woodstock Rimu Road, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

TGI Friday at the Woodstock Hotel. Live Music Happy Hour, Meat Raffles and more. Free Courtesy Van available - book your ride now

Hokitika Lantern Parade

Custom House Gibson Quay, Hokitika

Event by Hokitika Lantern Parade Meet us at the Custom house to see the sunset and then embark on our annual lantern parade. Join us for a bonfire, music and

Skin & Bone at the Old Lodge Theatre

The Old Lodge Theatre 11 Revell Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

Old Lodge Theatre, July 14, 7pmTickets available from humanitixSkin & Bone: A Blend of Old and New in Dunedin's Music SceneAlbum available now: Last Bus to BrockvilleSkin & Bone are

Joydah Mae – Tiny Concert

Greenstone Retreat Kumara 45 Greenstone Road, Kumara, Westland, New Zealand

Oh the wild west coast! We are so excited to be bringing the medicine your way. It is a first for us being on this side of Te Wai Pounamu

Cacao Sound Healing & Meditation

Greenstone Retreat Kumara 45 Greenstone Road, Kumara, Westland, New Zealand

Cacao Sound Healing & Meditation at Greenstone Retreat

$35

Hollie Smith – The Bones Tour ll

Hokitika Regent Theatre 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

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

$60

Donna Dean with Dodd and Egenes: Butterflies and Bees Tour

The Old Lodge Theatre 11 Revell Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

"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

Daniel Champagne – The Old Lodge Theatre

The Old Lodge Theatre 11 Revell Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

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

Into the Light – A sacred afternoon for women

Greenstone Retreat Kumara 45 Greenstone Road, Kumara, Westland, New Zealand

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

$49

Healers Retreat – Greenstone Retreat

Greenstone Retreat Kumara 45 Greenstone Road, Kumara, Westland, New Zealand

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!

TGI Friday at the Woodstock Hotel – Live Music with Ric Hetherington

Woodstock Hotel 250 Woodstock Rimu Road, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

 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,

West Coasters in Canterbury

Cashmere Club 50 Colombo Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Have family links to the West Coast? Want to celebrate Canterbury links with the West Coast? Interested in updates from Buller, Grey and Westland districts?  You are invited to a 'West Coasters in Canterbury' event.

$20

NZ Mountain Film Festival – Hokitika’s Regent Theatre

Hokitika Regent Theatre 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

  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

$25

Kelvin Cruickshank – The Language of Spirit Tour 2024

Hokitika Regent Theatre 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

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

$75

Bad Jelly the Witch Glow Show

Hokitika Regent Theatre 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

Badjelly the Witch, the much-loved, utterly loony Spike Milligan classic, is this year’s Glow Show! Nearly 100,000 Kiwi kids, parents and educators have seen a Glow Show; come and join the fun with the frolicking, witchy-poo, super-fun Badjelly the Witch! The brilliantly nonsensical tale is being entirely reimagined with the unique Glow Show treatment. The

Hokitika Huddle – Packrafting Association of New Zealand

Lake Kaniere Lake Kaniere, Hokitika

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

Jody Direen at the Mahinapua Hotel

Mahinapua Hotel 962 Ruatapu Road, Hokitika, New Zealand, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

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

$25

Ryan Neville & The Midnight Blues Band Live in Hokitika

Hokitika Regent Theatre 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

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 -

Chamber Music – Muriwai

Hokitika Regent Theatre 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

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.

Shop Local and Win – in our Cool Little Town

Hokitika

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

Ride the Wilderness

West Coast Wilderness Trail Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

Ride the Wilderness Bike Race West Coast Wilderness Trail Saturday 16 November Enter now at www.ridethewilderness.co.nz 4 Races 126km - Starts at Ross 95km - Starts at Hokitika 59km - Starts at Cowboy Paradise 21km - Starts at Kumara All Finishing at Greymouth Age Group category prizes Spot Prizes Enter now at www.ridethewilderness.co.nz

Salmonella Dub Soundsystem – Hokitika’s Regent Theatre

Hokitika Regent Theatre 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

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

Greenstone Retreat Kumara 45 Greenstone Road, Kumara, Westland, New Zealand

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.

Inchbonnie 90

New Zealand’s first airliner; de Havilland DH83 Fox Moth ZK-ADI. Photo credit: John King Inchbonnie and New Zealand’s first licensed scheduled air service  Inchbonnie will have a national aviation and social focus on 18th December 2024. The small farming settlement, 16km west of the Otira Gorge, was where Captain J.C. ‘Bert’ Mercer of Hokitika-based Air

Mindful Morning – Greenstone Retreat

Greenstone Retreat Kumara 45 Greenstone Road, Kumara, Westland, New Zealand

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

$33