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

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

Pioneer Hotel Hokitika - Live Music with the Moondog Blues & Scottie Burke
2023-03-25 19:30 - 22:30 UTC | 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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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.

Westland Puanga Matariki Festival 2023
2023-07-14 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-15 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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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

EVOlve
2023-11-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Greenstone Retreat Kumara, 45 Greenstone Road, Kumara, Westland, 7832, New Zealand
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, cacao, healers, music & more

True West Adventure Race 2023
2023-12-07 08:00 - 2023-12-10 17:00 | Hokitika
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 for up to 48 hours. Each team, consisting of three or four competitors, is required to be mixed gender.

2023-12-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
Hokitika’s Regent Theatre
Hokitika School of Dance Recital
Saturday 9th December, 1pm
Adults $10
Children $5
Tickets available from Hokitika’s Regent Theatre

Love Hokitika's Christmas Picnic at the Beach
2023-12-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Hokitika Beach, Beach Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
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 lineup of entertainment starting the day is the Poutini Hapouri Kapa Haka followed by local Vince & Corrina, then Kelvin Taylor– there may even be some guest appearances to watch out for. Finishing the day with the not to be missed sounds of Andy Gilmore.
Santa will be calling in to see who is naughty or nice and entertaining the kids with a lolly scramble. ! We have Food stalls, Face Painting, Rock Painting plus the Bouncy Castle to entertain the whole family.
To get you all excited we will have a Colour and Win available in selected shops and through your school. Enter as many times as you like with all the colours of Christmas and bring them along to the Picnic at the Beach – There are Lots of spot prizes to give away including Love Hokitika dollars valued at $500
See you there!

Christmas Picnic at the Beach
2023-12-10 14:30 - 16:30 | Hokitika Beach, Beach Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
Join Love Hokitika for some pre-Christmas family fun at the annual Picnic at the Beach on Sunday 10th December, 2.30pm

Che-Fu and King Kapisi as Hedlok with support from The Nomad
2023-12-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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 Food Drive
2023-12-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Westland
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 you are not on the route or would like to donate before or after the event there is a collection point at Westland District Library and there will be a collection trolley at Hokitika New World from Monday 4th December until Sunday 10th December
Kia hapai ake i te hapori – Lift up our Community
Together We Can!

Santa's Social Ride - Hokitika
2023-12-17 12:30 - 18:00 | Clocktower Cafe, 41 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland
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 alcoholic beverages optional
All welcome, spread the word

Gold Nuggets Race Day
2024-01-06 | Kumara Racecourse, Otira Highway
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 entertainment and enjoy the exhilaration and atmosphere of thoroughbred racing Kumara style.
