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Dave Clark Memorial Race: Blue Spur Loop - 75km/50km/25km Handicap Race
2026-02-21 09:30 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Westland Highschool, 140 Hampden Street, Hokitika, West Coast, 7810, New Zealand
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 catch up and some yarns.Spot Prizes: We will have plenty of spot prizes – come along to the Pioneer to be in

Planting Day - Wadeson Island
2026-02-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Wadeson Island, Hokitika
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 isn’t a regular working bee — it’s a community planting with a sausage sizzle. It’s the last one promised for the series, so it would be great to see you there. Show up, smile, plonk in some seedlings; we’ll handle the gnarly stuff.

10:00–10:30 arrivals, induction, safety, kōrero
10:30–11:45 planting (easy tasks for all ages)
12:00–13:00 BBQ / social (optional linger)

Programme is a rough guide — times and activities may stretch or swap around depending on numbers and pace. Extra plants and team leaders will be on hand, and early birds (from 9am) can help set up.
You bring: sturdy shoes, warm layer, sunhat, a friend.
We provide: plants, tools & gloves, hi‑vis, water, sunblock, sausage sizzle.
On arrival, please sign in at the registration clipboard and select an appropriately sized pair of gloves and hi-vis. Our project deliverables require us to plant 500 native rākau. So far we’ve planted 896, and we’re going to crack 1000 at this next event, so ka pai and kā mihi everyone! This is one you really want to be part of! The terrain close to the gate is very dry and quite varied (lots of flat space), so as usual you won’t benefit from gumboots.
RSVP (encouraged): wadeson@chris-nz.com (helps with catering).
Postponement: announced by 9am via email (+ Coast FM), with a website infobox update.
Delivered as part of the Air New Zealand Every Corner Project, with in-kind and practical support from a range of local councils, businesses, iwi, conservation organisations and volunteers.

How to Look at a Beach
2026-03-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Department of Conservation
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 1
2026-03-07 - 2026-03-20 | Greenstone Retreat Kumara, 45 Greenstone Road, Kumara, Westland, 7832, New Zealand
Shamanic Breathwork Training – Level One
Shamanic Healing Initiatory Process
7th to 20th March 2026
Greenstone Retreat – Kumara

Women's Day Celebration - Ocean View Restaurant
2026-03-08 10:00 - 12:00 | the beachfront hotel, 111 Revell Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
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 love to see you there

Childrens Day - Cass Square
2026-03-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Cass Square, Hokitika
Come and celebrate Children’s Day at Cass Square in Hokitika on Sunday 8th March, 10am to 2pm. (Please note this event is one week later than usual)
Everyone is welcome at this FREE family event supported by the Hokitika Community, Air Rescue Trust, Hokitika Community Trust and Wildfoods

Woodstock-Rimu Road - 15km Scratch Race
2026-03-10 17:30 - 19:00 | West Coast Treetop Walkway, 1128 Woodstock-Rimu Road, Ruatapu, Westland, 7883
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 – D Grade start
Following racing:– Social Gathering at West Coast Treetop Walk and Tower Zipline.
Series Sponsor: West Coast Treetop Walk and Tower Zipline

Tiki Taane One Man Band
2026-03-13 19:00 - 22:30 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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 rose to prominence as the sound engineer and front man for Salmonella Dub, joining them in 1996 til 2007. In 2008 Tiki released his double platinum selling, self produced solo album “Past Present Future” featuring the beautiful acoustic ballard “Always On My Mind” which rose to #1 and broke two all time records – it sat in the Official NZ charts for a record 55 weeks and was also the first ever NZ digital single to acheive platinum sales. Tiki has produced multi-platinum, chart topping singles, albums and remixes not only for himself but for NZ artists such as Salmonella Dub, Six60, Kora, Katchafire, LAB, and longtime friends Shapeshifter – he’s been their exclusive live sound engineer since 1999. Renowned as much for his powerful, live performances as he is for the anthems he writes and produces. Performing a mixed bag of his well known hits and new material, Hokitika will be blown away with Tiki’s ability to unify and connect as he seamlessly delivers a unique live looping performance experience, making him the most diverse producer and performing artist in Aotearoa NZ. DJ Axis is no stranger when it comes to being the support act for her husband Tiki Taane. The two have been an unstoppable duo, throwing down high energy sets here and abroad with charismatic synergy. DJ Axis will be opening things up at the Theatre with her tasty selection of Amapiano, House and Techno, and then closing off the stage with her favourite style to DJ – Drum & Bass. Grab your tickets now and get ready for an epic night of music and great vibes to heat up your mid winter night.

Hokitika Wildfoods Festival - 14th March 2026
2026-03-14 10:30 - 19:00 | Cass Square, Hokitika
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 most exotic delicacies to fabulous gourmet specialties. What’s traditionally found in the heart of the bush and deep in the ocean is served up with a fork for the daring. Apart from hunting the mountains for pigs, deer, thar and chamois and fishing the sea, keen stallholders have not left many stones unturned in their efforts to explore edible possibilities. Even garden weeds have been discovered as herbs useful in festival salads and beverages.
The festival first came into fruition in 1990 when Hokitika local, Claire Bryant, instigated the very first celebration of local wild foods. Her wine cellar was very well stocked with a home brew of West Coast gorse flower wine and people were clamouring for a taste of her rose petal brew. The first event also coincided with the 125th anniversary celebration of the birth of Hokitika in March 1990. Locals and the rest of New Zealand were captured by the magic of the idea – a celebration of Hokitika and the wild foods of the West Coast.
Offering tunes for all tastes, entertainment is comprised of a top line-up of New Zealand musicians playing the main stage.
Those with a creative flair can enter Feral Fashion – a wearable arts style competition modelled on the racing circuits Fashion in the Field. Contestants get creative, forage in their surroundings, and create a wild alter ego to wear to the festival.
If children are not interested in sampling huhu grubs, the Kids Corner will keep them occupied with face painting, a massive inflatable pirate ship, a candy shop and more.
A TASTE OF THE WILD

Old Christchurch Road - 16km Graded Scratch Race
2026-03-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Old Christchurch Road, Westland
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 start
Race Sponsor: Westland Pharmacy

Mad Hatter Rally
2026-03-20 - 2026-03-22 | Kumara Sportsground, Kumara, Westland
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

Prima Facie - The Old Lodge Theatre
2026-03-22 19:00 - 21:00 | The Old Lodge Theatre, 11 Revell Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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 an unforgettable story and one-woman tour de force that has the power to question the structure of the legal system and takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience conflict within the system as we know it.Directed by NZ acting royalty Michael Hurst and performed by Cassandra Woodhouse, NZ Theatre Company is honoured to bring ‘Prima Facie’ to the New Zealand stage and continue the call to action that this story is demanding worldwide.The play: Tessa Ensler loves her job. She’s worked her way up from a working-class background to being a top criminal defense barrister at the top of her game – prosecuting, cross-examining and winning in the courtroom with her quick wit and intelligence. Fighting to defend those pleading not guilty – including securing freedom for men accused of rape and sexual assault.Innocent until proven guilty is, after all, the bedrock of human rights.An unexpected event forces Tessa to confront the very system she has spent her life believing and working within – a system where the lines of patriarchal power and burden of proof are not set up to accommodate the lived experience of sexual assault survivors.Age restriction: 14 and up only.

Five Films for Freedom - Hokitika Regent Theatre
2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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 featured in the programme have been watched online by over 26 million people in more than 200 countries and principalities, celebrating global stories in support of LGBTQIA+ communities around the world. Hokitika Regent Theatre is delighted to host this free public screening in collaboration with the British Council New Zealand and the Pacific. The films selected for this year’s programme are from the UK, USA/Mexico, France, Vietnam and Brazil. I HATE HELEN (Dir. Katie Lambert, UK, 7 min) PG Priya hates Helen. She hates her in the canteen. Hates her in science. Especially hates her at swimming. Mostly, Priya hates the way Helen makes her feel. A short film about the tidal wave of gay lust some girls feel in school and letting those feelings just wash over you. RAG DOLLS (Dir. Amy Adler, USA / Mexico, 12 min) U Married couple Rosalinda (born with spina bifida) and Diana (who has cerebral palsy) navigate life in Puebla, Mexico, where disability intersects with discrimination and poverty. Abandoned by family, underserved by government support systems, and facing persistent homophobia, the women have built a life centred on mutual care and protection. Observing a single ordinary day, the film follows their routines, a romantic date, and moments of reflection on their enduring love. ROOM 206 (Dir. Laurie Bisceglia, 16 min, France) PG After undergoing gender-affirming surgery, Clair no longer cares what the world thinks. Reclaiming his body becomes a path toward self-recognition for the first time in his life. This documentary accompanies him not only through physical change, but towards emotional renewal and a new beginning. SWEAT (Mô Hôi) (Dir. Edward Nguyen, Vietnam, 15 min) U On the eve of leaving rural Vietnam, farm worker Hung prepares to illegally cross the border in search of refuge abroad. Defined by routine and labour, his final day with Hoang, a fellow worker, reshapes his understanding of desire, intimacy and selfhood. THEO (Dir. Monica Palazzo & Joana Galvão, Brazil, 15 min) U Brazil, 1986. During the World Cup, seven-year-old Theo quietly navigates school life while defying rigid gender expectations. Between silence and rebellion, they begin inventing their own way of existing.

Westland Rally 2026
2026-03-28 | Hokitika
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 (17.96kms)
3:35pm

SS10: Lady Lake 2 (12.59kms)
4:15pm

Never Not Now - Old Lodge Theatre
2026-03-28 19:00 - 21:00 | The Old Lodge Theatre, 11 Revell Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople - 10 Year Anniversary Party
2026-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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 its 2016 release, Hunt for the Wilderpeople remains New Zealand’s highest-grossing local film at the box office and holds a place in the country’s cultural identity.

The One - Book Launch Event - Hokitika Regent
2026-03-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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 series that began with The Pet.
This intimate evening in the Green Room will include:
A live reading from the final book A behind-the-scenes look at how the trilogy came to life Q&A with the author Signed copies available on the night Trilogy bundle specials
Whether you’ve followed Kate and Alexander from the beginning, or you’re brand new to the series, this is your invitation into a world where love is dangerous, loyalty is tested, and immortality comes at a cost.
Book One will be FREE on Kindle on launch day, the perfect time to begin.
Come celebrate the final chapter of the Captive Hearts trilogy with friends, readers, and the Hokitika community.
Seats are limited, RSVP to secure your spot.

The Wild West Backyard Ultra
2026-04-04 | Hokitika Beach, Beach Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
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 drop.

Last runner standing.

Friendly, grassroots, and stunningly scenic.

Capped at 150 runners.

This event is affiliated and performances can count toward national teams / world championships.

Entries open Monday December 1st 2025
Entries close Sunday 22nd March 2026

Pricing from 1 December – $150

Pricing from 1 March – $200

$1,000 Course Record Prizes 🏆

We’re excited to announce $1,000 cash prizes for both the Female and Male course records (only the last Female and Male standing) at the Wild West Backyard Ultra.
If you break the course record, you’ll take home $1,000 cash. This means, yes, the course records have to go in 2026!
This prize is about celebrating exceptional endurance, grit, and pushing limits on our iconic Hokitika Beachfront course. Whether you’re racing for the win, chasing a personal best, or testing how far you can go, the course records are officially on the line.
Think you’ve got what it takes?

This event is an affiliated backyard ultra and performances can count toward the NZ Team selection for Big’s Backyard Ultra
The course consists of a small out and back followed by a longer loop. The course starts at the Hokitika beachfront, towards the tip. The course is flat and fast, with a total of 10 – 12 meters of elevation per loop!

Easter Pairs Stableford Tournament - Hokitika Golf Club
2026-04-04 - 2026-04-05 | Hokitika Golf Club, 206 Golf Links Road, Hokitika
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 - Lake Mahinapua Hotel
2026-04-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Lake Mahinapua Hotel, 962 Ruatapu Road, Hokitika, Westland, 7883, New Zealand
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 edge of the Coast.
Set beneath the trees in The Garden (weather permitting), this is an upbeat autumn show — dance under the stars or kick back with your favourite tipple and enjoy the atmosphere.
Venue:
The Garden at Lake Mahinapua Hotel (weather dependent). If the weather turns, the show will move indoors.
Getting there:
A courtesy coach is available (first in, first served — book via info@mahinapuahotel.nz).
If the coach fills, please book Hokitika Taxis on 03 755 5075, or make a night of it and stay onsite. Alternatively, book a room for the night!
Don’t miss this chance to see one of Australasia’s most vibrant country stars live. Mark your calendars, buy your tickets, gather your friends and get ready for a night of incredible music!
Date & Time: April 04, 2026, at 7 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM—book a table for dinner!)
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Ocean Film Festival - Hokitika Regent Theatre
2026-04-09 19:00 - 21:30 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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 legend Kelly Slater. The family-friendly 2026 tour promises breathtaking cinematography and powerful stories that connect audiences to the beauty and vulnerability of the sea.

Mr Fungus - Hokitika Regent Theatre
2026-04-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
“New Zealand’s Loudest Mime” Mr Fungus is on tour across Aotearoa, with silly show that will amuse and delight kids of all ages. Featuring visual and verbal comedy, juggling and mime, with scrumptious and catchy backing soundtracks, Mr Fungus will bring the silliness and fun to your town. Thrillingly ridiculous and a seasoned pro, Mr Fungus has played to packed theatres and festival venues throughout Europe and Australisia, in a career spanning four decades.

The Great Western Murder Mystery
2026-04-18 19:00 - 23:30 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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!

Aotango - Hokitika Regent Theatre
2026-04-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
‘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 (APO Section Principal), jazz guitarist Sam Swindells and award-winning accordionist Grayson Masefield.

South Island Ultra Marathon
2026-05-09 | West Coast Wilderness Trail, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
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 seafront finish in Hokitika, total elevation is around 720m for the 100km run. “This is based off competitors records of 2021” and 500 m of elevation for the 54km.

4 Fantastic Runs on the West Coast Wilderness Trail, the 100km and 54km can be done as a Team of 2 or Individual. The 24km and 6km are individual solo events.

These Ultra Marathons give everyone the chance to experience some great racing in the beauty of the West Coast of New Zealand, whether you’re a first timer or an elite athlete, the challenge is here for you.

All 4 events finish on the Beach Front of Hokitika.

This is a fast trail and gives you the opportunity to do a very fast 100km. Being a runner’s course.

The South Island Ultra Marathon will be held on Saturday 9th May 2026 on the West Coast Wilderness Trail on the West Coast of the South Island.

There are 4 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 ultra marathon has been described by the media as one of the most scenic ultra marathons in the World.
It is new Zealand’s Fastest and Most Scenic.

4 Events:

* South Island Ultra 100km Greymouth to Hokitika – Solo or Team of 2 (Teams change at Old Chch Road) – Starts at 5:00am
* South Island Ultra 54km Old Christchurch Road to Hokitika – Solo or Team of 2 (Team Change at Sunny Bight Feed Station) – Starts 8:00am
* South Island Warm Up 24km Lake Kaniere to Hokitika – Solo – Starts 11:00am
* South Island 6km Run/Walk Kaniere Township – Starts 11:45am

The Big Bike Film Night - Hokitika Regent Theatre
2026-05-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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 devised to delight the two-wheel devotee! The 2026 treasure chest of films includes: – a dazzling mountain bike ride exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Norway, embracing the magic of the midnight sun – a life-changing experience for two adventurous women as they embark to cycle to all the ski-fields in New Zealand in one gigantic attempt – an inspiring film that captures the wettest, most miserable riding conditions imaginable – a film that playfully delves into the world of those taking cycling to new heights – celebrating fun, silliness, and creativity that comes with pushing boundaries on two wheels – a compelling story about perseverance, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of navigating daily life following a life-altering injury, and how adaptive design has transformed and enriched the journey forward – a moving movie that follows a father and son’s journey as they take on one of life’s most meaningful milestones- riding a bike together as a family – a bold and uplifting story of an adventure activist, attempting to break the 24-hour Guinness World Record in downhill mountain biking- all to raise funds for reforesting foothills around Queenstown, New Zealand. Her relentless pursuit not only pushes the limits of endurance but also becomes a powerful symbol of resilience and environmental commitment – and crowning the night off- we all love an underdog tale. This charming, funny, heartfelt film inspires us to believe that we all have the capacity to be unlikely heroes in our own stories. The audience is transported back to the nostalgic 1990’s, to the slopes of the punishing Mont Ventoux, in Southern France, to witness the drama of a battle between two giants ALL in the mix! These short films are a great reminder of why we love to ride our bike; with stories that captivate us, stories that move us, and most importantly of all – inspiring us to get out and ride. All celebrate the fun, adventure, and joy that cycling enables. So…listen to the voice inside you; it’s telling you to go. Grab your mates, GO ON…grab your bike and come along for the ride!! PREVIOUS ATTENDEE’S COMMENTS: “One of the most inspiring events of the year” “If you only have one night a year out, make it this!!” “The Big Bike Film Night is always a wonderful, eclectic, wacky mix of films and I love it!” “If you haven’t experienced the cinematic excellence of The Big Bike Film Night – then YOU MUST!!!”

Sean Kelly & the Super 8's
2026-05-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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

South African Night - Ocean View Restaurant
2026-05-30 19:00 - 22:00 | the beachfront hotel, 111 Revell Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
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.

Paul Ego: Stick Comedy Tour - Hokitika Regent Theatre
2026-06-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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 very exciting and long overdue!
Well known for his many years as Team Captain on the TV show 7DAYS, Paul has also been part of award winning Breakfast Radio shows for both More FM and The Rock.
However, his crowning achievement now seems to be voicing “Stickman”, for PAK’nSAVE – something he happily admits is “the best job he’s ever had.
STICK, is your chance to see “NZ’s” Top Professional Comedian PAUL EGO, live onstage, delivering maximum laughs as he talks stickability, sticky situations and Stick-Men.
“Ego is undeniably the Master of Improv, his spells of banter with the audience showcasing his razor-sharp wit” (Yahoo Entertainment)
“Paul Ego is a really funny man. A powerful performance by NZ;s top professional comedian and one of the highlights of my comedy festival” (Theatreview)
“Paul Ego has proved to be 7DAYS quickest wit. He really should have his own fanclub” (NZ Herald)

Ash Grundwald - Hokitika Regent Theatre
2026-08-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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 stomping blues. Part troubadour, part storyteller -Ash has been selling out shows all over the world! Don’t miss this chance to see live blues music at it’s finest! Thursday 20th August at Hokitika’s Regent Theatre 7.00pm Doors / 7.30pm Show Family Friendly
