Community Christmas Concert
2025-11-21 18:30 - 21:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
Our Annual Community Christmas Concert will be Friday 21 November at Hokitika Regent Theatre, We have a full programme including St Mary’s School and Hokitika Primary school performances. Allen Bryant residents and staff will again be present, as will Westland Medical centre for our annual comedy performance! Tickets are $5 available at the Regent. We strongly advise you buy in advance!

Evolve Wellbeing Market
2025-11-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Greenstone Retreat Kumara, 45 Greenstone Road, Kumara, Westland, 7832, New Zealand
Evolve Wellbeing Market – Greenstone Retreat, Kumara
Sunday 23rd November 2025 – 10am to 3pm
Crystals, soaps, natural remedies, jewelry, art, crafts, vegetables, plants, preserves, clothes, 2nd hand goods, Community, food, workshops, cacao, healers, music & more
Stall holders $20-$25 per table to be booked in advance by email to Greenstoneretreat@outlook.com

Roman Rudnytsky in concert
2025-11-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
We’re delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed concert pianist Roman Rudnytsky to Hokitika for a special one-night-only recital.
A graduate of New York’s prestigious Juilliard School, Roman has performed in over 100 countries, dazzling audiences with his artistry, precision, and passion. The American pianist of Ukrainian heritage has been a prizewinner in ten major international competitions and has appeared as a soloist with orchestras worldwide, performing over 45 different piano concertos.
His storied career has taken him everywhere from concert halls across Europe, Asia, and the Pacific to guest performances with Cunard and P&O Cruises. A respected educator, Roman is Professor Emeritus at Youngstown State University’s Dana School of Music and has served as Artist-in-Residence at leading universities in the USA, Australia, and Canada.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience one of the world’s great pianists live in Hokitika.

Hokitika Christmas Market 2025
2025-11-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Seaview Community Hall, Seaview, Hokitika, Westland
With over 70 stalls booked and counting there is something for everyone.

Paul Ubana Jones
2025-11-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
Paul Ubana Jones – at the Hokitika Regent Theatre – 28th November 2025
Since his 1987 arrival in New Zealand, Paul Ubana Jones has recorded nine albums, been awarded three New Zealand Music Awards, and has successfully taken his unique style of acoustic music to global heights.
An intimate soulful performer, an acoustic guitar sensation, winner of three New Zealand Music Awards.
Paul has shared the stage and toured with the best: BB King, Bob Dylan, Taj Mahal, Keb Mo, Crowded House, Tuck and Patti… He has delighted festival audiences at the Dublin Blues Festival, Byron bay Blues festival, Vancouver Island Folk Festival, Blues at Bridgetown and many others in Europe.

“A national treasure; Paul Ubana Jones is so much more than one man with a
guitar. He is a conjuror of unique and original songs, rooted in primal Blues and Soul”
“The most exciting Electro Acoustic Artist to visit our shores”
Good Morning News, Santa Monica

Jazmine Mary
2025-11-30 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
Anticipating the swirl of emotions Jonathan Richman once identified as “that summer feeling”, Jazmine Mary will be soon be gracing stages across Aotearoa on their Hot Sad Summer Tour. The award-winning songwriter released their third studio album I Want To Rock And Roll to instant acclaim via Flying Nun Records earlier this year — arranged / recorded with Dave Khan, Arahi, Louisa Nicklin, Cass Basil and Cello Forrester (Womb) — reaching wide audiences via a live performance on the 7 Days comedy game show and as as part of supergroup Atomic 2.0, with fellow luminaries Julia Deans, Boh Runga, Dianne Swann, and Vera Ellen. Performing in duo formation for most of the upcoming tour, except for the concluding gig at Leigh Sawmill Cafe which will showcase the glory of their full band, don’t miss Jazmine Mary at the following dates…

John Machejefski Memorial Race - 32km Graded Scratch on Old Christchurch Road
2025-12-06 12:30 - 17:00 | Westland
Graded Scratch Race – 32km, there and back to the end of the seal, starting and finishing at Arahura Marae.
Meet outside the Marae at 12.30pm. Race start 1pm.
Following racing:– Prize Giving at Pioneer Hotel, Hokitika.

Hokitika Christmas Parade
2025-12-12 18:30 - 22:00 | Hokitika
Our theme for this years Christmas Parade is “From around the world”Friday 12 December, starting at 6.30pm

Christmas Eve Train Rides
2025-12-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Westland Industrial Heritage Park, 9 Brian Waugh Lane, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
Santa Claus will be taking a break from checking his lists and will be attending the Christmas Eve train rides at Westland Industrial Heritage Park. Rides are $2 and are weather dependent. Come and join us from 5pm-7pm Christmas Eve.

Aratuna Freighters Xmas Tournament
2025-12-27 12:00 - 17:00 | Hokitika Golf Club, 206 Golf Links Road, Hokitika
Hokitika Golf Club
Aratuna Freighters Annual Xmas Stableford Tournament
$30 entry fee
plus 2s 3 men’s grades if sufficient and 1 ladies grade
Hokitika Golf Club, one of only 9 true links golf courses in New Zealand, only 3 mins from townGreen fees are $40 per player for 18 holes and $20 per player for 9 holesFor club hire call 022 465 0231 to arrange prior to your round ⛳️

New Year's Eve Treasure Hunt with the Red Moki from Hoki
2025-12-31 14:00 - 15:00 | weld lane steps, 104/36 Beach Street, Hokitika 7810, hokitika, New Zealand
Ahharrrr Me Hearties! Get ready for another rollickin’ adventure with me and me dear old Mum on New Year’s Eve! Meet at the Weld Lane steps on Hokitika Beach at 2pm on Wed 31 December 2025! Dress as a Pirate or else! We’re gonna be rich!!

Heritage Hokitika Summer Series
2026-01-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Hokitika
Save the date for the Heritage Hokitika Summer series in January and February.

Saturday 10th January 10am to 1pm – Hokitika Regent Theatre
Saturday 17th January 10am to 1pm – Ross Heritage Centre
Saturday 24th January 10am to 1pm Guided Museum Tours – Hokitika Museum
Saturday 24th January 1pm Walking History Tour of Hokitika Township
Saturday 31st January 10am to 1pm – Seddon Trail (inlcudes drive through Waimea to Karamea stopping at points of interest from King Dick’s life)
Saturday 7th February 10am to 1pm – Westland Industrial Heritage ParkJoin in on all of these Saturday morning events or pick and choose one or two to suit yourself.The Heritage Park event is on Saturday 7th February.

Updates and or postponements will be featured on the Heritage Hokitika fb page. https://www.facebook.com/share/16TSkqVYmh/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Joy of the West (social cycle ride) - Lake Kaniere Loop, 64km
2026-01-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Clocktower Cafe, 41 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland
Joy of the West – Club Ride around Lake Kaniere Loop
Meet: 9am, Clocktower Cafe (to do cafe type things before we set off)Start riding: 9.30amRoute: anti-clockwise around Lake Kaniere (out via Kokatahi, gravel road section behind the lake to Hans Bay, back to Hokitika, to a cafe… Distance is approx. 64km.Pace: to suit the group

Heritage Hokitika Summer Series
2026-01-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Ross Heritage Centre, 4 Aylmer Street, Ross, 7812

Driftwood & Sand Beach Art Festival, Hokitika
2026-01-21 09:00 - 2026-01-25 15:00 | Hokitika Beach, Beach Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
The dates for Driftwood & Sand 2026 are now set! Book your travel now to be in Hokitika 21-25 Jan 2026. If you want to see the beach sculptures at their best, make sure you’re here for the final day and prizegiving on Sunday 25 Jan. See you then!

West Coast Kahawai Fishing Competition 2026
2026-01-24 05:00 - 18:00 | kaniere Hotel, 289 Kaniere Road, Hokitika, Westland
Brought to you by Wild Outdoorsman – Fishing & Firearms & The Kaniere Empire HotelFishing • BBQ • Great Yarns | 12 Years Running!
Get ready for one of the Coast’s favourite summer events! The annual West Coast Kahawai Fishing Competition is back for its 12th year on Saturday, 24th January 2026 — and it’s set to be our biggest one yet. Bring the whole family along for an epic day of fishing, fun, and huge prizes!
Over $35,000 Worth of Prizes to Be Won!
Major Spot Prizes
Stacks of Spot Prizes
Massive Heaviest Fish Prizes
1st, 2nd & 3rd Places for Both Adults & Juniors
Even if you don’t land a fish… you could still land a prize!
Competition Rules
• Fish anywhere on the West Coast• One Kahawai per person• Kahawai must be bled, gilled & gutted• Be safe, look after your mates, and most importantly — have fun!
Weigh-In & Prizegiving
6:00pm, Saturday 24th January Kaniere Empire HotelStick around after the weigh-in for an awesome evening of prizegiving, BBQ, and good yarns.
Entry Details
Entries open: 9am, Monday 22nd DecemberEntry closes: 5pm, Friday 23rd January*Entries capped at 500 — get in quick!
Entry Costs
Kids: $10
Adults: $30
Entry Forms Available From
• Wild Outdoorsman — 28 Tancred St, Hokitika | 03 755 8947• Fishing & Firearms — 63 Tainui St, Greymouth | 03 768 0206• Kaniere Hotel — 289 Kaniere Road, Hokitika | 03 755 8443
Huge thank you to our continued sponsors!
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Heritage Hokitika Summer Series
2026-01-24 10:00 - 13:00 | hokitika museum, 17 Hamilton Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

Westland A&P Equestrian Show
2026-01-31 09:00 - 17:00 | Westland
Sun is shining – get your entries in for the 2026 Westland A&P Equestrian Show being held at the Kokatahi Pony club grounds on Saturday the 31st of January 2026.
Please Note – Westland A & P Show is no longer affiliated with RAS. No prize money will be paid but we have kept our entry fees low for your benefit.
ENTRIES CLOSE 9pm, SATURDAY 17th JANUARY 2026No Late Entries will be accepted – No exceptions!

Heritage Hokitika Summer Series
2026-02-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Westland Industrial Heritage Park, 9 Brian Waugh Lane, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand

Dave Clark Memorial Race: Blue Spur Loop - 75km/50km/25km Handicap Race
2026-02-21 09:30 - 15:00 | 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
