FotoFest is a region-wide celebration of photography, with exhibitions, photographer talks, and workshops happening right across Hawke's Bay throughout the festival. This year marks a milestone for Ahuriri: for the first time, our suburb is part of FotoFest Hawke's Bay, running from 28 September - 22 October.

Napier Negroni Week returns from Monday 21 to Sunday 27 September, and this year it's bigger than ever. A collaboration between Napier City and Ahuriri, the event brings together 18 venues across the CBD and Ahuriri.

Winter in Ahuriri doesn't have to mean staying home. Some of the suburb's best restaurants are serving up their most generous deals of the year right now — think $20 weeknight dinners, waterfront lunches, $4 oysters and warming curries by the harbour. Here's our pick of the best deals happening across Ahuriri this winter.

Ahuriri is celebrating Seaweek with a week of fun, hands-on experiences for all ages.

Families can Explore the Rocky Shore with marine experts from the National Aquarium of New Zealand plus a Twilight Walk & Talk at the Ahuriri Estuary.

Local communities along the coast have been cheering him on, and now it’s Ahuriri’s turn.

Swimmer Jono Ridler is making his way down the coast as part of his ambitious Swim4TheOcean challenge, an incredible journey raising awareness for ocean health. As he reaches Ahuriri, locals are invited to come together and give him a huge Hawke’s Bay welcome.

The Ahuriri waterfront will be buzzing early this weekend as swimmers hit the water for the Napier Port Ocean Swim.

Winter Wednesdays are here in Ahuriri — running from June through to September — and bringing with them a flurry of fabulous midweek deals to brighten up the season.

Each Wednesday, you’ll find exclusive offers and specials from your favourite local cafés, boutiques, bars, salons, and more. Whether it’s a cosy lunch special, a retail treat, or a reason to try that place you’ve been eyeing up for months — Winter Wednesdays are designed to get you out, about, and enjoying the best of our seaside suburb. Here’s week four!

Winter Wednesdays are here in Ahuriri — running from June through to September — and bringing with them a flurry of fabulous midweek deals to brighten up the season.

Each Wednesday, you’ll find exclusive offers and specials from your favourite local cafés, boutiques, bars, salons, and more. Whether it’s a cosy lunch special, a retail treat, or a reason to try that place you’ve been eyeing up for months — Winter Wednesdays are designed to get you out, about, and enjoying the best of our seaside suburb. Here’s week three!

This Botanical Fusion workshop, is a blooming beautiful collaboration by the Village Florist and National Distillery Company. Create your own floral masterpiece (flowers, vessel & expert guidance included), sip on a welcome drink, enjoy two gin tastings, and graze your way through delicious platters. Grab tickets now before it sells out!

Matariki is this Friday, 20 June – and Ahuriri is ready to celebrate!

Join us by the waterfront for the last public holiday and long weekend of the season before spring rolls in. Your favourite eating and drinking spots will be open, serving up good food, great company, and even better vibes.

Ahuriri Village shops will be open on Saturday, with many taking a well-earned break on Friday.
To check who's open and when, check here.

Winter Wednesdays are here in Ahuriri — running from June through to September — and bringing with them a flurry of fabulous midweek deals to brighten up the season.

Each Wednesday, you’ll find exclusive offers and specials from your favourite local cafés, boutiques, bars, salons, and more. Whether it’s a cosy lunch special, a retail treat, or a reason to try that place you’ve been eyeing up for months — Winter Wednesdays are designed to get you out, about, and enjoying the best of our seaside suburb. Here’s week two!

The French Film Festival Aotearoa has arrived — and it’s your perfect winter escape! From 12–29 June, experience the magic, charm, drama and delight of French cinema, right here at The Globe Theatrette in Ahuriri.

Celebrate Matariki at the Ahuriri Food Hub with a full day of delicious bites, free tastings, live BBQ, coffee, mulled wine, kids’ activities, and more. Enjoy cake from Bellatino's, local meats, fresh flowers from BLOOM, and courtyard vibes all day. Family-friendly fun from 8:30am–5pm!

Looking for something fun to brighten up your winter evenings? The Urban Winery has a fantastic lineup of events to warm your soul and lift your spirits — right here in Ahuriri. From trivia nights to blind wine tastings and creative sip-and-paint sessions, there’s something for everyone.

Winter Wednesdays are back in Ahuriri — running from June through to September — and bringing with them a flurry of fabulous midweek deals to brighten up the season.

Each Wednesday, you’ll find exclusive offers and specials from your favourite local cafés, boutiques, bars, salons, and more. Whether it’s a cosy lunch special, a retail treat, or a reason to try that place you’ve been eyeing up for months — Winter Wednesdays are designed to get you out, about, and enjoying the best of our seaside suburb.

This Botanical Fusion workshop, is a blooming beautiful collaboration by the Village Florist and National Distillery Company. Create your own floral masterpiece (flowers, vessel & expert guidance included), sip on a welcome drink, enjoy two gin tastings, and graze your way through delicious platters. Grab tickets now before it sells out!

This Week at The Urban Winery

Don’t miss this Sunday at Urban Winery for Vinyl Day — enjoy vinyl, wine, and delicious Greek souvlakis for a fun day out!
They also have a quiz night and the cellar door will be open!

World Gin Day is almost here – and NZ’s biggest GIN BAR is ready to pour! With 300+ gins, epic specials, and bartenders who really know their botanicals, The Gintrap is the spot this 14 June.

The Cellar Door is back at the Urban Winery! After closing for vintage, Tony Bish and his team have re-opened the doors for select special events and cellar door tastings. Keep an eye on their socials for what’s on

Ready for a night of fun, friends, and friendly(ish) competition? Join us at The Urban Winery for Quiz Night! Test your knowledge, sip on some delicious wines, and celebrate international Chardonnay day with us!

Date: Thursday the 22nd May, 7pm

DM or call The Urban Winery to register your team (teams of 6 people max)!