Cool Little Town

Community Christmas Concert
2023-11-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Hokitika Community Trust hosts the annual Community Christmas Concert at Hokitika’s Regent Theatre
Friday 1st December
Doors open at 6pm

Ride The Wilderness Bike Race
2023-11-18 | West Coast Wilderness Trail, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
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 choose from, there’s something for everyone:
126km starting at Ross
95km starting at Hokitika
59km starting at Cowboy Paradise
26km starting at Kumara
All races finish in Greymouth.
Whether you ride a gravel bike, mountain bike, or e-bike, this event is for you!
Don’t miss out on the Early Bird Entries closing 13 August
Enter now at www.ridethewilderness.co.nz.
Category prizes for the top three finishers in all categories, and all participants aged 18 and over will receive a refreshing Monteith’s beer .
Tag your biking buddies and spread the word!
Let’s Ride the Wilderness together!
What Distance are you doing?
www.ridethewilderness.co.nz
#RideTheWilderness #BikeRace #WestCoastWildernessTrail #AdventureAwaits

A Sip of Summer - at the Woodstock Hotel
2023-11-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Woodstock Hotel, 250 Woodstock Rimu Road, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
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 great food available, come out to the Woodstock and have some fun.

Celebrating the Seekers
2023-11-03 19:00 - 21:30 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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 international fame.

Junk2Funk Wearable Art Exhibition
2023-10-01 08:00 - 2023-10-31 17:00 | Hokitika Heritage Park, 9 Brian Waugh Lane, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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!

NZ Colts U21 Wood Chopping Championship
2023-07-15 17:30 - 21:30 | 4th Westland Boys Brigade Hall, 290 Hampden Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
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

Westland Puanga Matariki Festival 2023
2023-07-15 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Hokitika
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 alive with late-night shopping, entertainment, and dining to celebrate the Matariki National Holiday.

Selected streets within the CBD (Weld between Town Clock and Revell Street, Tancred Street between Weld and Hamilton, and Revell between Weld and Hamilton) will be closed to vehicles and transformed into a vibrant communal seating and entertainment area. Get ready to immerse yourself in the Festival of Light, an interactive lighting show that will captivate your senses.

Winter Christmas Tree Festival
2023-07-01 10:00 - 2023-07-16 14:00 | Hokitika Airport
The annual Winter Christmas Tree Festival supported by Destination Westland and the Lions Club of Hokitika is on from 1st to 16th July from 10am to 2pm at the Hokitika Airport and the Hokitika i-Site. Gold coin donation to vote for your favourite tree with the proceeds going to youth projects in Hokitika.

Destination Westland South Island Ultra Marathon
2023-05-13 | West Coast Wilderness Trail, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
Destination Westland South Island Ultra Marathon
Saturday 13 May 2023
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 Lines, A Western Town, Forestry, Wetlands, Board Walks, Mountains and the Sea just to name a few things. This trail has been described by so many as the Most Scenic Mountain Bike Ride in New Zealand, it is now also known as New Zealand Fastest and Most Scenic Ultra Marathon.

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3 Events:

* 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 – Solo

Individual Records:

Daniel Cox: 8 hours 21 minutes 45 seconds for the 100km (male) 2021
Konoka Azumi: 8 Hours 24 minutes 03 seconds for the 100km (female) 2022
Chris Taylor: 4 hours 25 minutes 14 seconds for the 54km (male) 2021
Caris Teo: 4 Hours 32 Minutes 58 seconds 54km (female) 2021
Stewart Milne: 1 hour 35 minutes 1 second for the 24km (male) 2021
Catherine Delaporte Marsh: 1 Hour 48 minutes 56 seconds 24km (female) 2022

Breaking News… $10,000 prize for first Male 100km Runner under 8 hours & $10,000 prize for first Female 100km Runner under 8 hours in 2023 SI Ultra Marathon

The Coronation of King Charles III
2023-05-06 21:30 - 23:30 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
Join us in celebrating the coronation in style! Come view the live stream of the coronation of Charles the Third with the Lions Club and Hokitika’s Regent.
Your ticket includes a high tea and a glass of Pimm’s on entry.
Why watch at home when you can celebrate with the community!?

Door open from 9:30pm, Saturday 6th May.

Kita Mean is Delightfully Camp!
2023-05-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
Kita Mean is Delightfully Camp!
A giddy glimpse into the mind of a strange lady
Join us on May 4th for an unforgettable night of entertainment with the one and only Kita Mean, the winner of Ru Paul’s Drag Race Down Under! Get your tickets now through Eventfinda or at the Box Office to ensure you don’t miss out on this wild evening!

Greenstone Retreat Autumn Gathering
2023-05-04 - 2023-05-07 | Greenstone Retreat Kumara, 45 Greenstone Road, Kumara, Westland, 7832, New Zealand
Greenstone Retreat Autumn Gathering
4th to 7th May 2023
Let layers of stuff, like the leaves of autumn, naturally fall away
Yoga/sound healing/nature workshops/cacao/kirtan
3 days inc food. With or without accommodation
Book now

Movie Premier: JOS
2023-04-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
JOS
The forgotten photographer who saved a town
For nearly 100 years the name Jos Divis was missing from histories of New
Zealand photography. Now a wrong is being righted.
Some call him the ‘inventor of the selfie’. A street photographer ahead of his
time he pioneered techniques to capture images of ordinary people and their
working lives in a way no-one else could.
Imprisoned for his beliefs, he lived his last years alone in the ghost town he
helped bring to life, his family believing him dead.
JOS is a journey of discovery following a historian, a photographer and a
museum curator all working to give Jos Divis’ the recognition he deserves.
A film by Dave Kwant and Robyn Janes
46 mins, All Audiences.

Andrew White and Marie Island
2023-04-29 18:30 - 21:00 | The Old Lodge Theatre, 11 Revell Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
29 April Old Lodge Theatre
doors open 6.30pm
tickets from https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing?eid=9024&
Andrew White is a troubadour. He is one of those rare artists who can skilfully combine brilliant finger-style guitar work with a compelling story in lyric and deliver them both in an engaging live performance. After a well-deserved break from the rigours of international touring, Andrew returns to the international stage showcasing material from his new studio album ‘Beautiful Trouble’ – his sixteenth album to date – his forthcoming solo Ragtime/Blues album, ‘Where the Wild Winds Moan’, and his first children’s book -‘Dingle the Dolphin.’

Andrew is very happy to have Marie Island opening the evening. Marie’s music weaves threads connecting to the earth, she explores passion, darkness and love-all with a whole lot of soul! One of Aotearoa’s ‘Hidden Gems’, Marie presents her timeless originals enriched with travel stories and untamed by genre. Marie is known to really push the topic that titles her songs with clarity and poetic passion!

“White’s style is a unique, soulful mix, and his guitar playing is extraordinary.” -Rambles Art Magazine, U.K.

“White is one of those few blessed individuals who combines international-class finger-style guitar playing with great vocals and superb song- writing.” – Ian Melrose (Clannad) “Andrew is a magical writer, listen to him with your heart.” – Tommy Emmanuel

“It is no stretch at all to describe Andrew White as the Art Tatum of the guitar.” – Stephen Pederson, Chronicle Herald, Canada

Mothers Day Market
2023-04-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Seaview Community Hall, Seaview, Hokitika, Westland
Mothers Day Market at Seaview Community Hall, Hokitika
Sunday 23rd April, 10am to 1pm

Powerboat Regatta 2023 - Lake Kaniere
2023-04-08 10:00 - 2023-04-09 17:00 | Lake Kaniere, Lake Kaniere, Hokitika
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th April
Powerboat Regatta 2023 – Hans Bay, Lake Kaniere, 10am
South Island Titles
Juniors, Formula V, Series 3000, Pro Stock 90, Pro Com, Formula 1, Formula 3, UUIRR, Grand Prix, Mod H, Clubmans, Mod VP
Food & Drink available

2023 Easter, 36 Hole, Fourball Stableford Tournament
2023-04-08 - 2023-04-09 | Hokitika Golf Club, 206 Golf Links Road, Hokitika
Hokitka Golf Club invites you to the 2023 Easter 36 Hole Fourball Stableford Tournament
Entry fee $100 per player which includes evening meal on Saturday
Open to Mens, Ladies & Mixed Pairs
Afternoon Tea Available
18 holes 4BBB Stableford combined 18 holes individual Stableford
Major & Special Prizes
Early Entry is recommended
Contact the club for more information

Pioneer Hotel Hokitika - Live Music with the Moondog Blues & Scottie Burke
2023-03-25 19:30 - 22:30 | Pioneer Hotel, 80 Gibson Quay, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
Saturday 25th March
7.30pm to 10.30pm
At the Pioneer Hotel in Hokitika
Moondog Blues and Scottie Burke

Twilight Golf
2023-03-24 | Hokitika Golf Club, 206 Golf Links Road, Hokitika
Hokitika Golf Club
Get out ot Mahinapua Golf Links at Hokitika Golf Club
one of only 9 true links courses in NZ
Hokitika Golf Course, 206 Golf Links Road
Please contact the club for more details

Woodstock Hotel St Patricks Day Celebration
2023-03-17 | Woodstock Hotel, 250 Woodstock Rimu Road, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
Happy St. Patricks Day!!
Rock in for great Guinness, Great Tucker and a great time.
Irish Stew or Dublin Coddle served with Colcannon
Guinness on tap
Irish Music

Kaniere Hotel St Patricks Day Celebration
2023-03-17 | kaniere Hotel, 289 Kaniere Road, Hokitika, Westland
Celebrate St Patricks Day at Kaniere Hotel
Friday 17th March
Live music with Vanter Monde
Bowls of tasty irish stew, kilkenny cans, guinness & irish whiskey, Prizes to be won, Dress in green
Great Craic & Great Music
Courtesy Van Available

Hokitika Wildfoods Festival
2023-03-11 | Cass Square, Hokitika
Hokitika Wildfoods Festival
Established 1990
2023 entertainment includes DAVE DOBBYN, ZED, GREG JOHNSON & CASSIE HENDERSON
Tickets available NOW
*Limited numbers for 2023

Childrens Day
2023-03-05 | Cass Square, Hokitika
Sunday 5 March Children’s Day 9.30am – 2.30pm
Children’s Day – Cass Square, Hokitika
Volunteers needed – Everything from running a BBQ, to helping with the Zorbs,
bouncy castles, climbing tower, rides, petting zoo, carnival stalls and much more
Contact: Hokitika Community Trust on Facebook or at the medical centre 755 8180

Lake Kaniere Scenic Triathlon
2023-03-04 | Lake Kaniere, Lake Kaniere, Hokitika
The Lake Kaniere Scenic Triathlon is comprised of a kayak triathlon, swim triathlon,
walk, and duathlon.
This event was the 2nd Triathlon held of it’s kind in New Zealand.
2023 includes the addition of a run, junior swim triathlon, junior duathlon and long
distance swim, as well as an E-Bike Category in all senior events.

South Westland A&P Show
2023-02-25 | South Westland A&P Show, Whataroa Domain, Whataroa, South Westland
Saturday 25th February
Whataroa Domain
South Westland A&P 70th Show

West Coast 18 Hole Ambrose Championship
2023-02-06 | Hokitika Golf Club, 206 Golf Links Road, Hokitika
Monday 6 February West Coast 18 Hole Ambrose Championship
Hokitika Golf Club – 11am Tee Off – Teams of Three

80th Anniversary Regatta Weekend - Lake Mahinapua Aquatic Club
2023-02-04 - 2023-02-05 | Lake Mahinapua Aquatic Club, Lake Mahinapua, Hokitika
Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 February Lake Mahinapua Aquatic Club
80th Anniversary Regatta Weekend
This popular regatta is a must see.
Great hospitality in a stunning location, providing 2 days of racing – and being a long weekend
will also put on some fun racing on the Monday. The racing promises to be enjoyable and we
welcome all classes of dinghy and trailer yachts.
If you are in any doubt over your boat’s suitability for the regatta, please get in touch to discuss.
More details about the club are available on our website<https://www.sporty.co.nz/lakemahinapuaaquatic/Home-1>.
Lake Mahinapua Aquatic Club (LMAC) is situated 2 minutes’ drive along Shanghai Road,
(turning opposite the famous “Mahinapua Hotel”).
For those not sailing, there are some excellent walks starting from the lake, and the world famous
West Coast Cycle Trail is 5 minutes’ drive away, with the “Tree Top Walkway and Cafe” 10 minutes’ drive away.
Come along and enjoy the spectacle!

Westland A & P Show 2023
2023-01-28 09:00 - 15:00 | Hokitika Racecourse, Park Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
Westland A & P Show is one of the highlights for locals in Hokitika and is a must see event for visitors alike. Agricultural & Pastoral Shows are a tradition in New Zealand where members of the rural community come together to compete in a multitude of categories including equestrian, farm animals, baking, arts & crafts & garden produce. The show also has a lot of fun events for families & children with sideshows, food & drink on offer too.
Westland A & P Show is an annual event at the Hokitika Racecourse
Join the locals for a day of family fun!
Saturday 28th January 2023 with gates open at 9am

Twilight Golf - Hokitika Golf Course
2023-01-27 17:00 - 21:00 | Hokitika Golf Club, 206 Golf Links Road, Hokitika
Friday 27 January Twilight Golf @ Hokitika Golf Course
Get out to Mahinapua Links at Hokitika Golf Club
one of only 9 true links courses in NZ
Hokitika Golf Course 206 Golf Links Road Contact 027 644 4229
