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A Walking Wonders Art Tour of Hastings Heretaunga

An eagle painted on to a wall.
Story Hastings
Ever since 1931, Hawke’s Bay has been ahead of the curve when it comes to art: the Napier earthquake prompting a rebuild which saw the city reinvent itself, art deco style. Although Napier required more of a rebuild, Hastings was certainly not exempt and many of those Art Deco and Spanish Mission-style buildings still stand today.

Toitoi: Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre

The Oamaru stone exterior of Toitoi in Hastings.
Place Hastings
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Metaphorically, but also in the literal sense, Toitoi - Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre is at the cultural heart of Hastings and provides a gathering point for both...

Hastings City Art Gallery

An intense, brightly-coloured exhibition at Hastings City Gallery.
Place Hastings
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Te Whare Toi O Heretaunga Hastings City Art Gallery is focused on showcasing high-quality, contemporary art from Hawke's Bay, Aotearoa and beyond.

Muse Art Gallery

A bold table displaying art, sitting in front of white walls filled with art.
Place Hastings
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When Muse Art Gallery opened its doors for the first time in March 2017, there hadn’t been an art gallery in the village of Havelock North for over six years.

Birdwoods Gallery & Café

The eclectic interior of Birdwoods Gallery in Hastings.
Place Hastings
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Birdwoods Gallery & Café is a unique and special place in the heart of rural Havelock North.