Summer, winter, spring and autumn one of my favorite things to do is wander down to the Hawkes Bay Farmers Market on a Sunday, grab a coffee and take some time to wander around and pick up fresh, locally grown produce and have a chance to talk to the people who's blood, sweat, tears and passion goes into these tasty treats. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the Hawkes Bay Farmers ...Read more
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Fundraising Dinner
Bellyful volunteers support families in the community with newborn babies, and families who are struggling with illness by cooking and delivering meals. We are not a food bank, but a way of supporting families during what can be a very stressful time. As a charity, all our money comes from fundraising and/or donations. We are holding a fundraising dinner on the 26th April, and would love it ...Read more
Reward yourself with Rewardjunkie!
Hi there every one . I know you have all been working hard this week! You all deserve to have a treat from our newest dealers on Rewardjunkie! This week Diva Bar & Bistro has gone live on rewardjunkie! and are offering you a free welcome treat. All you need to do is download rewardjunkie app from Itunes or the Play store to your smartphone, sign up with facebook or email, follow Diva and ...Read more
Blues Brews and BBQ’s – 19th Jan
This year we are supporting Blues Brews and BBQ's with FREE Wi-Fi. There is also an official event app with some great prizes, full details here http://www.bluesbrews.co.nz/hastings This is always a great event, see you there! ...Read more
Hungry? There’s a Tweet2eat app for that.
When you're hungry, deciding on where to eat can be a tough job. Hunger pangs can get in the way of thinking so much of the time we rely on our trusty favourites. Of course, that's only half the battle. Finding the phone number or getting a restaurant to pick up the phone can be equally frustrating especially when they're in the middle of service. Once you're through that hurdle, at some of the ...Read more
rewardjunkie! in Hawkes Bay
Reward Junkie in Hawkes Bay Talkmore is really excited about the partnership we have with Reward Junkie, the new mobile loyalty app for retailers.Reward Junkie is like flybuys for the little guys , developed by Wanganui Twins , Brady and Matt Thomas. They identified the need for small business to get to know who their clients are, track their spends and drive loyalty to keep them coming ...Read more
SuperJuice is Back
SuperJuice locked itself in a phone booth, got a new uniform, put its undies on over its tights and has emerged fresher and punchier than ever! The three super varieties have a new and improved taste, with added super health benefits. While SuperJuice was undergoing its transformation, Tank developed a new visual identity and attitude to match. The bottle leaps off the shelf, and our integrated ...Read more
Scholars Restaurant starts dinners from 8th August
You may not know about Scholars Restaurant in Taradale because it’s a restaurant with a difference. The difference being that it’s run entirely by students at the Eastern Institute of Technology. Everything else is exactly as you’d expect at a restaurant and can be booked by anyone with cafe lunch from 12pm and evening dinners. Celia is the hospitality programme co-ordinator at EIT and ...Read more
Cycling friendly cafe’s and restaurants near the Hawke’s Bay Pathways
The Hawke’s Bay cycle trails map shows all of the cycle pathways now available to cycle around Hawke’s Bay. We’ve put together a digital map of all the cafe’s and restaurants you can stop at in your cycle gear and feel welcomed even if you’re covered in mud after an offroad MTB or sweating tip to toe after some intense road cycling. Most of these cafes’s and restaurants provide ...Read more
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A 6 minute drive for a 7 course Degustation – have you been?
Taste Cornucopia is well known for it’s daytime cafe buzz on Heretaunga Street Hastings, yet it’s less well known that Taste Cornucopia opens late on a Friday for their ‘Tasty Nights’. At only 6 minutes drive by taxi from the centre of Havelock North, it's your opportunity to try a 5, 6 or 7 course degustation just a few minutes away from home. Every Friday brings an opportunity for ...Read more
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Recent Comments
Ailne Bradley on WaveGarden update
More than a good idea, a GREAT ONE & mandatory I say. Again, well done Rod !
Damon Harvey on WaveGarden update
Can you make sure if has a left hander as well – don’t forget us goofy footers!...
Leisa Epplett on WaveGarden update
Brilliant idea – i have fond memories of bumper boats, paddling pools & kiwi house...
Will Coltart on WaveGarden update
What an awesome facility. This would be a huge draw card on the Marine Parade.
George Miller on WaveGarden update
Hell yeah, be great for Hawke’s Bay
George Miller on A good lesson in customer service
Ho ho. Thank you kind sir
Tom Wallace on WaveGarden update
So cool. How do we progress this Rod? I would love to help make it happen