RECREATE - All the Info RECREATE is a week-long event designed to revive and rejuvenate the Hawke’s Bay community by sparking creativity, encouraging connection, and enhancing wellbeing. Artists, creators, and peaceful practitioners are being gathered to be part of this opportunity and offer a unique interactive experience to our community. The event is free to the public and will take place in 2 parts: 5 August 23 | RECREATE PLAY RECREATE PLAY is a family fun day at the Hastings Sports Centre, Railway Road. A range of interactive zones and exhibits will be…Read more

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 AT 8 AM Harcourts HB Womens's Tri 23 Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park Entry info including events and fees on the HB Tri website Yes we are doing it again! After last years amazing feedback from women and the incredible successful fundraising experience the 2023 Harcourts HB women's Tri is back on! The 2023 Harcourts HB Women’s Triathlon will be a celebration of goals, challenges with incredible support along the way. This women's only event has specifically been designed for first timers. Even if you have never considered doing…Read more

Oppenheimer TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2023 AT 5:30 PM – 8 PM Movie Night Fundraiser Focal Point Cinema & Cafe Hastings Tickets $20 online  or available at the Centre - call 06 878 5401 or email admin@hwc.nz Oppenheimer, is part biopic, part thriller and tells the story of 'the father of the atomic bomb,' J. Robert Oppenheimer, whose work at the Manhattan Project's Los Alamos Laboratory led to the invention of the first nuclear weapons during World War II. The new nuclear bombs, designed to end the Second World War, were later used in…Read more

Dr Sam discussess, in this article, through her experiences within General Practice how she feels that many wāhine Māori (and wāhine Pākehā) in the menopausal transition are not coping and are even at crisis point. Ruahinetanga article Read more

It is with heavy hearts we have decided not to host the Sweet as Banana Pudding Art Exhibition in the future. We have absolutely loved our time working with local women artists and being around such amazing talent! The good news is we are extending our Summer Art in the Hallways fortnightly exhibitions from February to December every year. I would like to know more  info and how to book a slot!Read more

Below is some information put together to assist anyone in need within HB and Gisborne regions affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. Includes advice on missing persons, banking, insurance, Civil Defence payments and much more. Peak-Disaster-Relief-Guide pdfRead more

Our counsellors are available to support women in our community affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, at no cost. If you'd like emotional support or to talk with one of our team please get in touch with us on 06 878 5401 or email counsellor@hwc.nzRead more

Unfortunately this event had to be cancelled. However we can absolutly recommend the movie.   Women Talking Come join the women of the HWC for a movie and nibbles on the 28th Feb 2023 5.30pm at the Focal Point Cinema Hastings. The women of an isolated religious colony reveal a shocking secret about the colony's men. For years the men have occasionally drugged the women and then raped them. The truth comes out and the women talk about their new situation. Women Talking is a 2022 American drama film written and directed by…Read more

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