About 4000 people packed Anderson Park for Nexia Blast in The Park’s 20th year. Photo / Richard Brimer
About 4000 people packed Anderson Park for Nexia Blast in The Park’s 20th year. Photo / Richard Brimer
A warm weekend in Hawke’s Bay brought out the walkers, art lovers and even a few things that go ‘boom’.
On Friday, Nexia Blast in The Park was held at Anderson Park in Havelock North for its 20th year.
Organiser Steve Gregory said between 3500 and 4000 people attended.
Fireworks at Nexia Blast in the Park 2025 at Anderson Park, Havelock North on Friday November 7, 2025. Photo / Richard Brimer
“Itwas hugely successful with a great community vibe and it was just brilliant ... six minutes of probably the largest and the best display that we’ve had,” he said.
Amanda Sowersby with her art at Keirunga Creative Arts Venue Open Day. Photo / Simon Cartwright
The Keirunga Creative Arts Venue Open Day was in Havelock North on Sunday. Photo / Simon Cartwright
Also on Sunday morning was the 17th MegaWalk, Mitre 10 Mega Napier and Hastings’ fundraiser for the Acorn Project, which supports young people living with cancer.
Mitre 10 Napier and Hastings advertising and events co-ordinator Pip George said it was a stellar weekend with a record 1475 people entered into this year’s event.
Crowds at the Mitre 10 MegaWalk on Sunday.
At the finish line of the Mitre 10 MegaWalk in Napier.
“We have everyone there from elderly, disabled to the fittest of the fittest.
“The more numbers we get, the more goes towards the Acorn Project.”
George said she is hopeful for even more entries next year.
Jack Riddell is a multimedia journalist with Hawke’s Bay Today and has worked in radio and media in the UK, Germany, and New Zealand.
