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In-person Livestream event

Monday 1 September
Doors open from 5.30pm. Livestream starts at 6pm. Event ends at 8pm. 
DCA Architects, 200 Market Street, Hastings

Ngāti Toa’s Vision for Building in Aotearoa. An evening of insight, aspiration, and architecture grounded in mana whenua leadership. This event is an in-person livestream event. Sponsored by Dulux. 
Free – no booking required.

Sir Ian Athfield Memorial Lecture 2025

Heretaunga Hastings: Thursday 11 September 

Joining us from Australia, the principal of award-winning practice Ian Moore Architects will share insights into adaptive reuse with 'The Past Needs a Future', an inspiring free lecture series. ⁠These lectures are free thanks to the support of Resene, GIB® and COLORSTEEL®.

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Archi-Tour: Napier Women’s Rest (Art Deco Trust)

Ahuriri Napier: Sunday 14 September
11.00am – 12.00pm

Beautifully refurbished Women’s Rest building – now the stunning new home of the Art Deco Trust. Tour proudly supported by the Art Deco Trust, Ann Galloway Architect and Gisborne & Hawke's Bay Branch. Free but booking essential as numbers are limited.

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Archi-Tour: Customs Quay Apartments - Ahuriri

Ahuriri Napier: Sunday 14 September
12.15pm – 1.15pm

Customs Quay delivers a compelling urban experience through its seamless integration of public space and strong connections to the surrounding Ahuriri context. 

Tour proudly supported by Mackersey Development, RTA Studio and Gisborne & Hawke's Bay Branch.

Free but booking essential as numbers are limited.

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Archi-Tour:  Foodeast Haumako

Heretaunga Hastings: Sunday 21 September
1.00pm – 2.00pm

Foodeast Haumako is a nationally significant food innovation hub that brings together industry, community, and culture in the heart of Heretaunga Hastings.

Tour proudly supported by Foodeast Haumako, RTA Studio and Gisborne & Hawke's Bay Branch.

Free but booking essential as numbers are limited.

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Archi-Tour: Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Wānanga Whare Tapere o Takitimu

Heretaunga Hastings: Sunday 21 September
2.15pm – 3.15pm

Te Wānanga Whare Tapere o Takitimu stands as a living example of how architecture can honour the past, serve the present, and inspire the future. It is a place of learning, but also of identity, connection, and care. 

Tour proudly supported by Te Wānanga Whare Tapere o Takitimu, DCA Architects of Transformation and Gisborne & Hawke's Bay Branch.

Free but booking essential as numbers are limited.

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Futuna Lecture Series Livestream: Francis Kéré

Tuesday 16 September
6:30pm
Duration: 1:15
Location: Livestream – HDT Architects, 1 Wright Street, Ahuriri, Napier 4110
Cost: Free
Includes: Light drinks & nibbles

The Futuna Lecture Series is back for 2025, with Pritzker Prize-winning architect Francis Kéré confirmed as this year's speaker.

One of the world's most distinguished contemporary architects, Kéré is recognised for creating works that are often sustainable and collaborative in nature. His award-winning practice Kéré Architecture has a communal approach to design, with a commitment to sustainable and locally available resources. Livestream supported by HDT Architects.

Sketch & Sip!

Ahuriri, Napier: Wednesday 24 September
7-9:30pm
The Thirsty Whale Bar and Restaurant (Back Bar), Ahuriri, Napier

Unwind with Michele Jung as you sip, sketch, and celebrate local architecture. No experience needed, just bring your curiosity and enjoy a fun, creative night out! Tickets $20 plus GST and booking fees.

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Movie Night: A+W & Gisborne & Hawke's Bay Branch screenings of ‘City Dreamers’

Ahuriri Napier: Friday 26 September
Doors open: 5:30pm. Movie starts: 6:00pm
The Globe Theatre 
Cost: Free
Includes: Light drinks & nibbles

‘City Dreamers’ follows four remarkable women whose ideas have shaped urban life for over 70 years, an uplifting look at how design impacts our communities today and into the future. All are welcome!

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Fotofest

September 19 – October 03

FOTOFEST Hawke's Bay is back for 2025 and celebrating our fourth year with more than 60 exhibitions from local, national and international photographers. Centred in the heart of Hastings city, exhibitions this year also take in both Havelock North village and Napier city. See fotofest.nz for details.

Art Deco Guided Walking Tours

Every day at 10am & 2.30pm
Location: Art Deco Centre, Memorial Square, Napier 5 Clive Square East, Napier South
Cost: $31

A tour of Napier’s Art Deco Highlights. Your tour will start at the Art Deco Centre for a viewing of the 1931 Earthquake film where you will hear of the devastation of the city and the stories of the people it left behind. Then you will embark on a 1-hour walk with a professionally trained Art Deco Trust guide.

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Stay tuned for more programme updates.