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Join us for the Westland Puanga-Matariki Festival of Light on July 14th and 15th this Friday and Saturday from 5pm each evening! Experience the magic as the Hokitika CBD comes
Join us for the Westland Puanga-Matariki Festival of Light on July 14th and 15th this Friday and Saturday from 5pm each evening! Experience the magic as the Hokitika CBD comes
See the NZ U21 Colts and other up-and-coming junior axemen compete against each other over a series of chopping disciplines. The Championship takes place at the 4th Westland Boys Brigade Hall, 290 Hampden Street, on Saturday 15th July from 5.30pm to 9.30pm
Junk2Funk 2023 is a wearable art exhibition where 75% of your entry must be made from recycled materials. Join the Junk2Funk Challenge. Deconstruct and create wearable art to be exhibited at the Hokitika Heritage Park!
Celebrating the Seekers, a live music & audio-visual treat with rare footage & still photos of the 1960s super group is coming to Hokitika on Friday November 3rd. Keith Potgers solo tribute to the group he helped form in 1962 covers the songs, stories & influences that shaped the Seekers and follows their rise to
This Friday 17th November we are having a sip of summer, with the wonderful sounds of The X Files, a selection of Cocktails, Pimms & Negroni with free nibbles and
Ride the Wilderness Bike Race is back Join us on Saturday, 18 November for an exhilarating cycling adventure on the stunning West Coast Wilderness Trail. With four great races to
Hokitika Community Trust hosts the annual Community Christmas Concert at Hokitika's Regent Theatre Friday 1st December Doors open at 6pm
EVOLVE Wellbeing Market at Greenstone Retreat, Kumara Sunday 26th November, 10am to 3pm Crystals, soaps, natural remedies, jewelry, art, crafts, vegetables, plants, preserves, clothes, 2nd hand goods, Community, food, workshops,
True West is an adventure challenge in some of New Zealand’s most remote and wild terrain. Teams of adventure athletes embark on non-stop races, enduring grueling challenges across rugged terrain
Love Hokitika’s annual Picnic at the Beach Sunday 10th of December starting at 2pm. Bring a picnic blanket or relax on our bean bags and listen to the live local
Join Love Hokitika for some pre-Christmas family fun at the annual Picnic at the Beach on Sunday 10th December, 2.30pm
The Lions Club of Hokitika presents Che-fu and King Kapisi as Hedlok with support from The Nomad Earlybird tickets $45 + booking fee from Hokitika's Regent Theatre Licenced Bar/Big Screen Visuals/Strictly Limited Tickets
Hokitika's annual food drive is being held on Wednesday 13th December from 5.30pm Emergency Vehicles will be driving slowly along Hokitika's streets collecting non-perishable food donations for the local food bank They will have their sirens blaring so please don't be alarmed! The food drive starts and ends at WestREAP, 72 Tudor Street Hokitika. If
All welcome for Santa’s Social Ride Sunday 17th December Xmas bunch ride 1230pm optional pre ride coffee at the Clocktower 1pm roll out from Clocktower First stop Mahinapua Pub Second stop Woodstock Pub Third stop Kaniere Pub Last stop Pioneer Pub - family and non riders meet up in the garden bar Xmas attire and
Join the Kumara Racing Club at the iconic Gold Nuggets race day! Come and experience the one and only Kumara Gold Nuggets race day, be part of the fun and
Westland District Library - Summer Holiday Activities Tuesday 9th January 10.30am to 11.30am - Pet Origami Westland District Library Location 20 Sewell Street, Hokitika (View map) Phone: 03 755 6208 Fax: 03 756 9045 Email: library@westlib.co.nz Website: www.westlib.co.nz
Westland District Library - Summer Holiday Activities Thursday 11th January 2.30pm to 3.30pm - Board Games Westland District Library Location 20 Sewell Street, Hokitika (View map) Phone: 03 755 6208 Fax: 03 756 9045 Email: library@westlib.co.nz Website: www.westlib.co.nz
Rosina & The Weavers are a tight-knit group from the southern reaches of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. Following on from their self-titled EP (2022), they are embarking on an eight-show tour to celebrate the imminent release of their album: Hitching the Starlight Highway. Their quiver of new material reveals a developing classic rock sound, combined with forays
Westland District Library - Summer Holiday Activities Tuesday 16th January 10.30am to 11.30am - Rock Painting Westland District Library Location 20 Sewell Street, Hokitika (View map) Phone: 03 755 6208 Fax: 03 756 9045 Email: library@westlib.co.nz Website: www.westlib.co.nz
Join us for a groovy, toe-tapping extravaganza at the Living Waters Music Festival! Get ready to dance, sing, and have a blast at this incredible outdoor event happening at 32c Adairs Road,
Westland District Library - Summer Holiday Activities Tuesday 23rd January 10.30am to 11.30am - Balloon Modelling Westland District Library Location 20 Sewell Street, Hokitika (View map) Phone: 03 755 6208 Fax: 03 756 9045 Email: library@westlib.co.nz Website: www.westlib.co.nz
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
A comedy show about cartwheels, cancer eviction, and Bad and Better wigs. Jo was always good at cartwheels. It was her thing. In 1981, Jo did a cart-wheel-a-thon for Telethon. She was that good. In 2021, Jo was diagnosed with cancer. Her right arm was significantly disabled. Would Jo be able to cartwheel again? Laugh
Westland District Library - Summer Holiday Activities Thursday 25th January 10.30am to 11.30am - Dress up storytime & 'craft creatures & wild animals' Westland District Library Location 20 Sewell Street, Hokitika (View map) Phone: 03 755 6208 Fax: 03 756 9045 Email: library@westlib.co.nz Website: www.westlib.co.nz
Trade-in your old lifejacket and receive $30 off a brand new Hutchwilco Lifejacket When: Friday 26th Jan - 12pm to 3pm Where: Westland District Council
Experience the mesmerizing sounds of The Fiona Pears Trio as they take the stage for a spellbinding performance. Led by the virtuoso violinist Fiona Pears, accompanied by pianist Dan Robertson and guitarist Connor Hartley-Hall, this gypsy jazz trio is sure to delight. With their masterful playing and captivating energy, The Fiona Pears Trio will take
Westland Agricultural & Pastoral Show The 54th Annual Show is to be held on Saturday 27th January 2024 at the Hokitika Racecourse Gates open at 9am on Show Day
Celebrating 100 years of aviation in Westland. The Westland District was introduced to the miracle of flight with the arrival of the Blazing Arrow – a biplane that gave joyrides
Wild Outdoorsman | Fishing & Firearms & The Kaniere Empire Hotel bring you the annual WEST COAST KAHAWAI FISHING COMPETITION 2024 FISHING - BBQ - GREAT YARNS This years annual West Coast Kahawai Fishing Competition will be held on Saturday 3rd February 2024 and is our 10th year running! - So bring the whole family
Westland District Library - Summer Holiday Activities Saturday 10th February 10.30am to 11.30am - Beanstalk Reading Challenge Celebration & MAGIC SHOW Westland District Library Location 20 Sewell Street, Hokitika (View map) Phone: 03 755 6208 Fax: 03 756 9045 Email: library@westlib.co.nz Website: www.westlib.co.nz
Drums, tribal beats, kundalini energy rising and free form movement to find your internal rhythm with Kate. Every day is a time to celebrate LOVE. Self love, Earth love, community love, love of family, friends or a significant partner. Let us get together to increase the love within and send it out to all those
Adriano Sangineto - Creative Harp Adriano Sangineto is a virtuoso musician of Italian origins, internationally recognized for his exceptional contribution to Celtic harp music and his unique style. Adriano has taken his music worldwide, from Europe to New Zealand, from the United States to Australia, and even to Russia and China. He regularly participates in
Dave Flynn - Celtic Guitar Journey Exploring the history of Celtic music on guitar Sat 24th Feb 7pm The Old Lodge Theatre Tickets $20 on the door
The Lake Kaniere Scenic Triathlon, in its 39th year includes a kayak triathlon, swim triathlon, long distance swim, duathlon, run, walk, junior swim triathlon and a junior duathlon.
The annual Hokitika Classic, a true backyard surf competition. Kicking off first thing Saturday morning. A $20 entry fee will go towards entertainment and camping. Spot prizes will be awarded
Hokitika Wildfoods Festival - Saturday 9th March 2024 Hokitika’s annual Wildfoods Festival is a celebration of the West Coast’s unique wild food and lifestyle, accompanied by premier entertainment. Visitors can
There are 3 events all being held on the amazing West Coast Wilderness Trail where runners will experience Lakes, Reservoirs, Rivers, Streams, Water Races, Swing Bridges, Bridges from Historic Tram
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 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
Aviation100 - de Havilland DH89Flights & RAANZ Fly-In & Open Day The Dominie will be offering 15 minute scenic flights around Hokitika and surrounds, departing from Hokitika Airport. Passengers will have plenty of time for photo opportunities with the plane and pilot after each flight. This provides an incredible opportunity to get up close &
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
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
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 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
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
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
The Woodstock Presents Saturday Night Live Jordan & Al Hunter 8th June
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
The Woodstock Hotel presents East Coast * West Coast Al Hunter and Adam McGrath Saturday 15th June, 8pm
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
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
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
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 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
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. Live Music Happy Hour, Meat Raffles and more. Free Courtesy Van available - book your ride now
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
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,
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 at Greenstone Retreat
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
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.
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
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
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
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 -
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.
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
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
