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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

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

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 a five piece acoustic swing band from Ōtepoti, Dunedin. Formed relatively recently,they are nevertherless a product of some very longstanding musical friendships. Difficult to pigeonhole,

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 and we are grateful the gateway has opened We invite you to share an evening with us at the Greenstone retreat in Kumara! One of

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 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

$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 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

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 will be back for an extensive national run of 35 shows! August 8 - Old Lodge Theatre, Hokitika 7pm doors / 7:30pm show VERY limited

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 the light within us.  Spark the feeling of love, joy & deep connection inside of you again through being held in sisterhood and witnessing others

$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! 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

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, 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

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

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 -

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

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 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

$33

Jackson Bay Sesquicentennial – Historic Display

Join us to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the settlement of Jackson Bay by learning about the history of early settlement in the area. Katherine Bennie, the Jackson Bay historian who has done exhaustive and meticulous research over the last 12 to 14 years on these early settlers, will also host a display in her shed at the Bay from 10am, Friday-Sunday. This may be of particular interest to those wanting to look back into the early settlement and especially those with ancestors as there are files on all the immigrant families including where many had settled on their selected blocks of land.

Free

Wild Outdoorsman Kahawai Fishing Competition

Hokitika Beach Beach Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

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 Hokitika

West Coast Scenic Waterways 32c Adairs Road, Hokitika;HKT, Ruatapu, New Zealand

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

Hokitika Gorge Kayak

hokitika gorge

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

$10

Lake Kaniere Powerboat Day

Lake Kaniere Lake Kaniere, Hokitika

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

Jackson Bay Sesquicentennial – Plaque Unveiling

Arawata Cemetery 4382 Haast-Jackson Bay Road, Haast, Jackson Bay

Join us to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the settlement of Jackson Bay with an unveiling of a new plaque at the Arawata Cemetery. The plaque has confirmed names and information of people buried within. We then progress to Jackson Bay and meet at the DOC kiosk to reveal the information panel offer 300 names from the firmt ship load of settlers in January 18th, 1875, followed by the new plaque unveiling at Jackson Bay foreshore.

$10

Jackson Bay Sesquicentennial – Celebration Dinner

Haast Heritage Hotel 26 Haast-Jackson Bay Road, Haast, Westland, New Zealand

Join us to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the settlement of Jackson Bay with a celebration dinner at the Heartland Hotel. Period costume is encouraged!

$40

BOAZ Anema – Woodstock Hotel Hokitika

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

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

Driftwood & Sand Festival – 2025

Hokitika Beach Beach Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

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.

Woodstock Rally

Woodstock Domain Hokitika

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.

$50

South Island Wakeboarding

Lake Kaniere Lake Kaniere, Hokitika

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

Picnic at the Beach

Hokitika Beach Beach Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

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

Reiki 1 – Greenstone Retreat

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

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

$250