Hawke s Bay Farmers Market to go ahead on Anzac morning
22 Apr, 2021 10:59 PM
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The Hawke s Bay Farmers Market will go ahead on Anzac Day. Photo / Ian Cooper
A handful of stalls will not be trading at this Sunday s Hawke s Bay Farmers Market because of an Anzac Day crossover.
While most businesses must remain closed until 1pm under the Shop Trading Hours Act, the famous weekly-market in Hastings is able to operate.
According to Employment New Zealand guidelines, a shop in a premises where an exhibition or show is taking place, including markets, crafts shows and stalls, is allowed to operate.
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Photos: An Easter Sunday in Hawke s Bay
4 Apr, 2021 01:40 AM
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Beau Wimands, 3, with sister Fein, 10, enjoying the Easter egg hunt at the Hawke s Bay Farmers Market. Photo / Ian Cooper
Beau Wimands, 3, with sister Fein, 10, enjoying the Easter egg hunt at the Hawke s Bay Farmers Market. Photo / Ian Cooper
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For some in Hawke s Bay, Easter Sunday consisted of church services, chocolate and an Easter egg hunt.
But for others it was a busy day out and about looking at motorbikes and maybe even partaking in the Highland Games.
People were up bright and early for the Hawke s Bay Farmers Market Egg Hunt and to buy some of the region s best seasonal and festive produce.
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Horse of the Year cancelled: Hawke s Bay misses out on $5.29m visitor spend
1 Mar, 2021 11:58 PM
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Hawke s Bay equestrian businesses say the cancellation of this year s Land Rover Horse of the Year will hurt their finances for months to come.
After 48 hours of discussions, the event s board of directors announced the cancellation of the 2021 event due to Covid-19 uncertainty.
New Zealand s premier equestrian event, which was due to take place at Showgrounds Hawke s Bay Tomoana from March 9 to 14, attracts over 45,000 spectators, 1900 horses and 1500 riders.
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Aitken said the team worked tirelessly to find a way for the show to proceed, but the uncertainty left them with no choice but to cancel.