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  • Blooming – Kathy Grimson | Exhibition
    Blooming – Kathy Grimson | Exhibition
    Wed, 09 Apr
    Tairawhiti Museum
    09 Apr 2025, 10:00 am
    Tairawhiti Museum , 10 Stout Street, Whataupoko, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
    "This collection of pieces is me celebrating the brightness these simple plants bring to what seems to me an increasingly chaotic world."
  • Add, Subtract, Transform | Exhibition
    Add, Subtract, Transform | Exhibition
    Wed, 09 Apr
    Tairawhiti Museum
    09 Apr 2025, 10:00 am
    Tairawhiti Museum , 10 Stout Street, Whataupoko, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
    This exhibition features an eclectic mix of textile artists.
  • Local As | Exhibition
    Local As | Exhibition
    Tue, 13 May
    Tairawhiti Museum
    13 May 2025, 10:00 am – 27 Jul 2025, 8:30 am
    Tairawhiti Museum , 10 Stout Street, Whataupoko, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
    An Exhibition about life in Tairāwhiti, past and present.
  • Water Colour and Wine Night - Pīwakawaka
    Water Colour and Wine Night - Pīwakawaka
    Thu, 15 May
    Neighbourhood Pizzeria
    15 May 2025, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
    Neighbourhood Pizzeria, 57 Ballance Street, Whataupoko, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
    Turn wine into watercolour! Take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other, and let’s paint a watercolour masterpiece!
  • Thursday Night Commander
    Thursday Night Commander
    Thu, 15 May
    Artemis Games
    15 May 2025, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Artemis Games, 23 Peel Street, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
    Fun and friendly casual game night Commander.
  • La Cocina | Film
    La Cocina | Film
    Thu, 15 May
    Dome Cinema and Bar
    15 May 2025, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Dome Cinema and Bar, 38 Childers Road, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
    Life in a NYC restaurant kitchen during the lunchtime rush showcases a blend of cultures from around the world.
  • Build-A-Band at Smash Palace Bar
    Build-A-Band at Smash Palace Bar
    Thu, 15 May
    Smash Palace Bar
    15 May 2025, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Smash Palace Bar, 24 Banks Street, Awapuni, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
    A weekly event where bands are literally built out of the audience
  • Friday Stairs
    Friday Stairs
    Fri, 16 May
    Lower Carpark, Titirangi/Kaiti Hill
    16 May 2025, 5:50 am – 6:50 am
    Lower Carpark, Titirangi/Kaiti Hill, 24 Ranfurly Street, Inner Kaiti, Kaiti 4010, New Zealand
    A choose-your-own-adventure style stair workout
  • Papas Tapas | Food Truck Farewell Party
    Papas Tapas | Food Truck Farewell Party
    Fri, 16 May
    Waikanae Top Ten (via beach playground)
    16 May 2025, 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Waikanae Top Ten (via beach playground), 280 Grey Street, Awapuni, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
    Join the Papas Tapas team in wrapping up their summer pozzie with food truck party vibes.
  • Lego Club
    Lego Club
    Fri, 16 May
    HB Williams Memorial Library
    16 May 2025, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
    HB Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright Street, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
    A fortnightly club for 5-17 year-olds at the Gisborne Library.
  • Yanky | Smash Burger Dining at Smash Palace
    Yanky | Smash Burger Dining at Smash Palace
    Fri, 16 May
    Smash Palace Bar
    16 May 2025, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Smash Palace Bar, 24 Banks Street, Awapuni, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
    Special dining at Smash with American-style burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, and more.
  • Annabelle & Ruth
    Annabelle & Ruth
    Fri, 16 May
    Siduri Wine Bar & Deli
    16 May 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Siduri Wine Bar & Deli, 16 Peel Street, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
    Live music at Siduri Wine Bar
  • POP UP Dance Workshops
    POP UP Dance Workshops
    Fri, 16 May
    Unity Theatre
    16 May 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:45 pm
    Unity Theatre, 209 Ormond Road, Mangapapa, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
    Join 98 Cents for some dance workshops.
  • Board Games Night
    Board Games Night
    Fri, 16 May
    Artemis Games
    16 May 2025, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Artemis Games, 33 Peel Street, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
    A free-entry, night of board games at Artemis Games.
  • The Last Showgirl | Film
    The Last Showgirl | Film
    Fri, 16 May
    Dome Cinema and Bar
    16 May 2025, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Dome Cinema and Bar, 38 Childers Road, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
    A seasoned showgirl must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run.
  • Bliss | Smash Palace
    Bliss | Smash Palace
    Fri, 16 May
    Smash Palace Bar
    16 May 2025, 8:00 pm
    Smash Palace Bar, 24 Banks Street, Awapuni, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
    Celebrate New Zealand Music Month with DJ Hitman Johnny spinning the biggest bangers in Kiwi music!
  • Gisborne Park Run
    Gisborne Park Run
    Sat, 17 May
    Waikane Beach
    17 May 2025, 7:50 am – 9:00 am NZST
    Waikane Beach , 280 Grey Street, Awapuni, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
    Free, weekly, timed 5k run/walk for anyone, held at 8:00 am near the Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club.
  • Charity Knits Sales
    Charity Knits Sales
    Sat, 17 May
    St Andrew's Church
    17 May 2025, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
    St Andrew's Church, 176 Cobden Street, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand

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