Welcome to our award-winning museum, home of the region's taonga and other treasures.
Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo
The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display.
Bring your whanau to MTG – it’s free!
Kō Waka Kōrero Māori hei whakaaturanga kia...
Date: Sunday 4 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Silver, valued for its rarity and attractive lustre, has for centuries been mined and formed into an extensive range of domestic, personal, religious, and ceremonial objects.
Silver is one of the most versatile and singular precious metals: it is malleable and ductile and has a relatively low...
Date: Sunday 4 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In Chromacade, rainbow coloured strokes seem to vibrate on a field of luminous green.
Exploring the relationship between shiny rainbow coloured ceramic pieces and the matte fluorescent surface, van Hasselt delights in the buzz created at the edges of the extrusions. Here colour and pattern give...
Date: Sunday 4 June to Sunday 8 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A visit to Marineland was always something special, a treat, an adventure - the first on the agenda when visiting family or holidaying in Hawke's Bay. This exhibition tells the story from beginning to end, from the fun times through to the controversy and the eventual closure.
Marineland opened...
Date: Sunday 4 June to Sunday 17 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Born, raised and educated in Saigon, Việt Nam, Minh Ta, her husband Au, and daughter Lily fled their homeland in early 1977, shortly after the Communist takeover.
After a perilous journey aboard one of Au’s cargo boats, the family arrived in Thailand where they spent eight months in a...
Date: Sunday 4 June to Sunday 29 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey
At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...
Date: Sunday 4 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition shows a history of people and places of Ngāti Kahungunu, telling stories of their time and the events that shaped Te Matau-a-Māui into the region of Hawke’s Bay, events that also helped to shape Aotearoa into New Zealand.
Kahungunu was a peaceful man, a producer, provider,...
Date: Sunday 4 June to Sunday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Taku Huia Kaimanawa
Fiona Pardington
(Ngāi Tahu, Kati Mamoe and Ngāti Kahungunu, Clan Cameron of Erracht)
Ko te tangi a te manu
Hui, hui, hui hui mai
Huia i runga
Huia i raro
Huia i roto
Huia i waho
Huia te muka tangata mai Hawaiki
The sacred huia bird is a powerful reminder of the...
Date: Sunday 4 June to Sunday 3 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Making a Mark: The Work of Fane Flaws celebrates Fane’s unerring commitment to creativity that lifts us out of the humdrum and recognises that whatever he was making, be it television commercials, books for kids, music videos or songs, Fane’s work radiated a spirit that was much bigger than any...
Date: Sunday 4 June to Sunday 10 September
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Biography/Drama/Thriller | 110 minutes | M - offensive language
Notre Dame on Fire offers a blow-by-blow recreation of the gripping events that took place on April 15, 2019, when the cathedral suffered the biggest blaze in its history.
The film retraces how heroic men and women put their...
Date: Sunday 4 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Comedy/Drama | 110 minutes |Rated M - offensive language
Ever since he was a little boy, Yazid has dreamed of becoming a pastry chef. Moved from one foster home to another, nothing predestined him for such a career. Yazid’s indomitable determination and resourcefulness have proven priceless in...
Date: Sunday 4 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Innocent
Comedy | 99 minutes | Rated M - violence, sexual references & offensive language
Familial tensions, criminal hijinks and unexpected romance collide in the uproariously entertaining new comedy hit from the multi-talented Louis Garrel (A Faithful Man).
Lyon, present day. When...
Date: Sunday 4 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Drama/Comedy | 100 minutes | Rating TBC
While working part-time as a food deliveryman, Antoine, an aspiring young rapper from the suburbs of Paris, meets Mrs. Loyseau, an eminent teacher at the Paris Opéra. Stunned by the young man's raw talent, she introduces him to the world of opera. As...
Date: Sunday 4 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Comedy/Drama | 109 minutes | M – Offensive language and suicide references
Sometimes hard work and big ideas aren’t enough. David’s dairy farm is on the brink of liquidation. When he chances upon a dazzling nightclub performance by Bonnie Starlight, inspiration strikes. What if he turned...
Date: Monday 5 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Comedy | 110 minutes | Rated M - violence, offensive language, sexual references & nudity
Three fabulous femmes - Laure Calamy, Olivia Côte and Kristin Scott Thomas – star in the wildly entertaining new comedy from writer/director Marc Fitoussi (Folies Bergère, Call My Agent!) about...
Date: Monday 5 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Drama | 95 minutes | Rated M - sex scenes & offensive language
Academy Award©-winner Jean Dujardin (The Artist) stars in an inspirational story based on real events.
Pierre is a celebrated writer with a penchant for extreme experiences and solo treks. He has always done everything on his...
Date: Monday 5 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Origin of Evil
Drama/Thriller | 125 minutes | Rating TBC
In a luxurious seaside villa, a modest young woman finds herself in the company of a strange family: an unknown and wealthy father, his extravagant wife, his daughter, an ambitious woman, a rebellious teenager, and their creepy...
Date: Monday 5 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Lie with Me
Drama | 98 minutes | Rating TBC
Upon agreeing to be the brand ambassador for a famous cognac celebrating their bicentennial, novelist Stéphane Belcourt returns to his hometown for the first time in many years. Once there, he meets his first love’s son, Lucas. Memories come...
Date: Tuesday 6 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Jack Mimoun & the Secrets of Val Verde
Adventure/Comedy | 88 minutes | M – Offensive language
Indiana Jones meets Monty Python in this hilarious comedy adventure. Having found fame as a modern-day Robinson Crusoe by seemingly surviving alone on the desolate tropical island of Val Verde,...
Date: Tuesday 6 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Drama/Comedy | 100 minutes | Rating TBC
While working part-time as a food deliveryman, Antoine, an aspiring young rapper from the suburbs of Paris, meets Mrs. Loyseau, an eminent teacher at the Paris Opéra. Stunned by the young man's raw talent, she introduces him to the world of opera. As...
Date: Wednesday 7 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Comedy/Drama/Romance | 95 minutes | Rated M - offensive language
Everybody has always loved Jeanne. These days, she hates herself. Up to her ears in debt, she has to go to Lisbon and sell her mother’s apartment, who passed away one year ago. At the airport, she runs into Jean, a whimsical and...
Date: Wednesday 7 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're excited to announce our upcoming music mentoring sessions featuring two members of L.A.B, Joel Shadbolt and Brad Kora! Join us for an unforgettable experience as we delve into the world of songwriting, production, and performance with these talented musicians.
L.A.B has been one of New...
Date: Thursday 8 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This year’s Winter F.A.W.C! foodie film festival at the MTG Hawke’s Bay is bigger and better than ever! Every film will be teamed with a drink or snack, making them the perfect excuse to get cosy and settle in.
Scotch: A Golden Dream (rated PG; 88min)
The distillation of Scotch whisky,...
Date: Friday 9 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This year’s Winter F.A.W.C! foodie film festival at the MTG Hawke’s Bay is bigger and better than ever! Every film will be teamed with a drink or snack, making them the perfect excuse to get cosy and settle in.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (rated PG; 206min)
A young and...
Date: Saturday 10 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This year’s Winter F.A.W.C! foodie film festival at the MTG Hawke’s Bay is bigger and better than ever! Every film will be teamed with a drink or snack, making them the perfect excuse to get cosy and settle in.
The Trip to Italy (rated M; 103min)
Years after their successful restaurant...
Date: Saturday 10 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This year’s Winter F.A.W.C! foodie film festival at the MTG Hawke’s Bay is bigger and better than ever! Every film will be teamed with a drink or snack, making them the perfect excuse to get cosy and settle in.
From the Vine (rated M; 94min)
A downtrodden man experiences an ethical...
Date: Saturday 10 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This year’s Winter F.A.W.C! foodie film festival at the MTG Hawke’s Bay is bigger and better than ever! Every film will be teamed with a drink or snack, making them the perfect excuse to get cosy and settle in.
The Lunchbox (rated PG; 101min)
The film, set in Mumbai, revolves around a...
Date: Sunday 11 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This year’s Winter F.A.W.C! foodie film festival at the MTG Hawke’s Bay is bigger and better than ever! Every film will be teamed with a drink or snack, making them the perfect excuse to get cosy and settle in.
Percy vs. Goliath (rated PG; 99min)
Based on events from a 1998 lawsuit,...
Date: Sunday 11 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This year’s Winter F.A.W.C! foodie film festival at the MTG Hawke’s Bay is bigger and better than ever! Every film will be teamed with a drink or snack, making them the perfect excuse to get cosy and settle in.
City of Gold (rated M; 92 min)
City of Gold is about the transformative...
Date: Sunday 11 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
After a two-year hiatus, PK returns to Hawke's Bay!
The PK team have put together a brilliant line-up of fabulous locals to kick off off the 2023 events. Join us at MTG Century Theatre on Tuesday, June 13th.
Remember to get to the venue in plenty of time, and bring along a friend and...
Date: Tuesday 13 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A monumental programme featuring cornerstone works of the violin and piano repertoire. Menzies and Endres, both renowned soloists, come together to impress their own mastery on these giants. The virtuosic duo invites audiences in to find new and exciting ways of experiencing well-known works in a...
Date: Friday 16 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A witch hunt is beginning in Arthur Miller’s captivating parable of power with Erin Doherty (The Crown) and Brendan Cowell (Yerma). Raised to be seen but not heard, a group of young women in Salem suddenly find their words have an almighty power. As a climate of fear, vendetta and accusation...
Date: Saturday 17 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baritone Michael Volle stars as the caddish knight Falstaff, gleefully tormented by a trio of clever women who deliver his comeuppance, in Verdi’s glorious Shakespearean comedy. Maestro Daniele Rustioni takes the podium to oversee a brilliant ensemble cast that features sopranos Hera Hyesang Park...
Date: Sunday 18 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Dunedin Study – touted as the world’s most successful longitudinal study of a general community – was awarded the prestigious Royal Society Te Apārangi Rutherford Medal in 2022.
In this talk, Professor Richie Poulton FRSNZ and Professor Murray Thomson FRSNZ from the University of...
Date: Tuesday 20 June
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It's that exciting time of year again when the world-renowned Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour comes to New Zealand. The festival serves a dual purpose of bringing the world’s best mountain films to various in-person locations across the country while also serving as a fundraiser for a...
Date: Thursday 22 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Born in 1935 in Modena in the working-class family of a baker father and a mother who worked in a cigar factory, since his childhood Luciano Pavarotti had a passion for opera because of his father, an amateur tenor. Blessed with a powerful voice and student of Italy's most important opera teachers...
Date: Sunday 25 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A family that survived the genocide in Indonesia confronts the men who killed one of their brothers.
R13 – Content may disturb
Date: Sunday 25 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The story of Henry Hill and his life in the mob, covering his relationship with his wife Karen Hill and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito in the Italian-American crime syndicate.
R16 – Violence, offensive language & drug use
Date: Sunday 25 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Historian Michael Fowler's illustrated talk will cover flooding from pre-European times up to the closing era of the Hawke's Bay Catchment Board in 1989.
All of the major floods will be covered 1847, 1867, 1893, 1897, 1924, 1938, 1974, 1980, 1988.
There will be a particular emphasis on Clive,...
Date: Wednesday 28 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A journey through the masterpieces and obsessions of the genius Impressionist.
When Claude Monet re-emerged from the depression that had led him to abandon painting, he devoted himself body and soul to his most colossal undertaking: The Grand Décoration - huge panels depicting his water lily...
Date: Thursday 29 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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