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Things to do this weekend in Hawke's Bay

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12 Apr, 2019 06:00 PM3 mins to read

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Leah Peneha of Napier won the 2018 Hot Chilli Eating Competition at Bareknuckle BBQ, Hastings. Photo / File

Leah Peneha of Napier won the 2018 Hot Chilli Eating Competition at Bareknuckle BBQ, Hastings. Photo / File

Hawke's Bay has plenty of activities and events for people of all ages to enjoy. We list 8 of the best on this weekend.

1. The Great Kiwi Egg Hunt!
Come along to the Aquarium to go on an egg-citing adventure! Not just any egg hunt, it's an egg-streme search for
11 great Kiwi eggs amongst our exhibits! National Aquarium of New Zealand, 546 Marine Parade, Napier: Today, 9am-4.30pm
Information: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/the-great-kiwi-egg-hunt/napier

2. Treasure Island
Jim Hawkins is a young boy who lives with his mother at the Admiral Benbow Inn. They find a treasure map in the chest of a dead sea captain and decide to go in search of it. Aubyn Theatre, 815 St Aubyn St West, Hastings: Today, 2pm-4.30pm
Information: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/treasure-island/hastings

3. The Urban Winery Presents: Jazz Night w/ Lady and the Tramps
The Urban Winery is proud to present Hawke's Bay's hot new jazz band, Lady and the Tramps. Bring your friends and enjoy an evening of beautiful wines, delicious snacks, and fun, soulful jazz like you've never experienced it before. The Urban Winery, 3 Ossian St, Ahuriri, Napier: Today, 7.30pm-9.30pm
Information: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/the-urban-winery-presents-jazz-night-w-lady-and-the-tramps/napier

4. Tune In - Music and Yoga Session
A simply beautiful collaboration - meditative classical yoga shapes guided by Radha with the background of life mellow acoustic music by professional musician Phill Jones. Tune In is a journey through all the layers, bringing us into a space of union, yoga. Breathe, 32 Havelock Rd, Havelock North: Today, 4pm-5.30pm
Information: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/tune-in-music-and-yoga-session/havelock-north

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5. April Holiday Programme Lego Session
Let your imagination go wild with Lego! We will be setting out our collection of Lego for you to show us what you've got. Build by yourself or join in with others, the options seem endless with Lego. Taradale Public Library, 26 White St, Taradale, Napier: Tomorrow, 1pm-3pm
Information: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/april-holiday-programme-lego-session/napier

6. Reiki Course Level 1, 2 and 3
Reiki course for learning a natural hands-on healing from Japan. Reiki is a simple and natural energy healing that all humans can have. Reiki is translated to English as "Universal Life-force Energy". Rudolf Steiner Centre, 500 Nelson St, Hastings: Today and tomorrow, 9.30am
Information: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/reiki-course-level-1-and-3/hastings

7. Taradale RSA Sunday Market (Inside)
Taradale Sunday Market is a weekly craft market, held inside the Taradale RSA. If you want quality handmade goods, then this is the market for you. It is not a farmers' market or a flea market. It is a local market filled with mainly, locally made goods. From sheepskin slippers to polished stones, handmade cards to wooden toys. Taradale RSA, 156 Gloucester St, Taradale: Tomorrow, 9am-1pm
Information: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/taradale-rsa-sunday-market-inside/napier

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8.Chilli Cook Off
It's time for the legendary 3rd Annual Chilli Cook-Off: See 12 of Hawke's Bays best and bravest chilli cooks battle it out for the cup, the glory and the prizes. Taste the chillies and cast your vote - with MC Slave and DJ Chopper Reeds from Fat Freddy's Drop spinning tunes and giving out spot prizes all day. Watch the agony as maniacs take on the NZ Hot Chilli Eating contest to earn themselves a flight on us and a spot in the national championships in Auckland.
Bareknuckle BBQ, 1024 Pakowhai Rd, Hastings: Tomorrow, 1pm-5pm
Information: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/chili-cook-off/hawkes-bay-gisborne

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