Events
Sounds on the Sand
Kick back and relax and enjoy some summer entertainment at Ōpunakē Beach. Pack a picnic, or grab some food from the campsite shop, and bring the whole family down for an afternoon of music. Sounds on the Sand happens every January with a different performer each time. We hope to see you next time!
Concerts in the Park
One of our biggest events on the calendar is Concerts in the Park. Held in Hāwera’s beautiful King Edward Park every January to celebrate summer. Popular New Zealand musicians take the stage to entertain, with past acts including The Waratahs, The Feelers, Mitch and his guitar, Frankie Stevens and many more. With something for everyone Concerts in the Park is the ultimate family night out.
AmeriCARna
Each day the Americarna Vehicles cruise in convoy to different destinations and stop for a display in each town. South Taranaki is lucky enough to have two stops during this week-long classic car extravaganza. The first stop Ōpunakē Beach for the Beach Hop where you’re treated to incredible views, a variety of food and live music. Later in the week the classic vehicles stop at Hāwera town square where the main street is filled with beautiful shops, cafes and entertainment. Live music and stalls fill the town square for all to enjoy. Our businesses love to get involved and dress up their window displays to be on theme with AmeriCARna.
Happening Holidays - School Holiday Programme
South Taranaki Happening Holidays is the place to go for activities for your tamariki in the school holidays. Sports, art and culture are all covered in the various options available. Every April, July and September Holidays we put together this calendar of events to make sure your kids are keeping busy during their school break. We offer a range of free and low-cost opportunities throughout the 2-week period. You can pick up a hard copy of the program at your local LibraryPlus, TSB Hub or South Taranaki i-Site and Visitors centre.
Arts on Tour
Here at the South Taranaki District Council, we love supporting our small towns. That is why every year we get a special performance provided by the Arts on Tour foundation. Locals and out of towners come along for a night of live music and nibbles.
Arts in the Park
Arts in the Park is our Districts largest outdoor arts and crafts festival. It happens on the first Saturday of December each year at Hāwera’s King Edward Park. Always well attended people flock to this event to shop for Christmas, see local artisans and their handmade work, as well as take advantage of the food trucks. With over 150 stallholders registered each year we have artists travelling from near and far. Registrations for this event open in October, be sure to secure your spot when they do so.
