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The Bostock NZ Spring Racing Carnival - Livamol Classic is just one of the many events on this weekend in Hawke's Bay. Photo / File

The Bostock NZ Spring Racing Carnival - Livamol Classic is just one of the many events on this weekend in Hawke's Bay. Photo / File

1. The Spring Fling 2018 - Central Hawke's Bay
This year's Spring Fling is a series of 30 standout events across September to November that capture the essence of springtime in Central Hawke's Bay.
For more information visit www.thespringfling.nz/programme/

2. Cole Murray Cape Kidnappers Trail Run
The course is set mostly on private
land and includes windswept beaches, native forest, waterfalls, river gorges and stunning coastal farmland. The event offers a variety of distances to suit everyone - a 45km ultra run only, a 32km run or walk, a 32km team run or walk and now also a 5k run or walk.
Clifton Bay Cafe, Clifton Station, 468 Clifton Rd, Te Awanga, Hastings. Today, 7.15am to 3pm.
For more information visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/cape-kidnappers-trail-run/hastings

3. Bostock NZ Spring Racing Carnival - Livamol Classic
Tradition, fashion, style and heart-stopping racing unite in a glorious setting at Hawke's Bay's most glamorous day out – Livamol Classic. Bostock New Zealand Spring Racing Carnival's takes racing to the greatest heights for the grand finale.
Hastings Racecourse, 200 Prospect Rd, Hastings. Today, 11am to 6pm.
For more information visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/bostock-nz-spring-racing-carnival-livamol-classic/hastings

4. Jazz Dinner
Get a group together to enjoy a night of delicious food, wine, and live music in a rustic and relaxed setting. Lady Larisa will perform.
Crab Farm Winery, 511 Main North Rd, Bayview, Napier. Today, 6.30pm to 10.30pm.
For more information visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/jazz-dinner/napier

5. Taradale RSA concert party
Come and enjoy this special event celebrating 50 years of show productions.
Taradale RSA clubrooms, 156 Gloucester St, Taradale, Napier. Today, 7.30pm and tomorrow/monday, 1.30pm. Tickets $10 at the club.

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6. CCNZ HB East Coast Regional Excavator Competition
Spectators are welcome. There are also activities for children for a gold coin donation to Little Elms.
Hawke's Bay A & P Showgrounds, Kenilworth Rd, Hastings. Tomorrow, 8.30am.
For more information visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/ccnz-hb-east-coast-regional-excavator-competition/hastings

7. Bay City Rollers VRS Hutt Valley Juniors and Taranaki
Guns & Roses - Junior Roller Derby will be taking on Hutt Valley Derby Brats. This will be followed by the wonderful Twisted Sisters taking on Taranaki Roller Corps. Entry $5 for adults, gold coin for kids.
Rodney Green Centennial Events Centre, McLean Park, Latham St, Napier. Tomorrow, 1pm to 6pm.
For more information visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/bay-city-rollers-vrs-hutt-valley-juniors-and-taranaki/napier

8. CMNZ Presents: Piers Lane, Hiroshi Ikematsu & NZSQ
Programmed alongside Schubert and Rossini, CMNZ have commissioned Ross Harris to write a meditation on the trout fishing rivers near Turangi.
MTG Century Theatre, 9 Herschell St, Napier. Tomorrow, 5pm.
For more information visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/cmnz-presents-piers-lane-hiroshi-ikematsu-nzsq/napier

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