Haukai Bistro & Bar

14/09/2026

Our SOLD OUT event on Friday has just had a table of four become available after a cancellation!

First in first served, DM us if you want to snap this up! Event details are below! Toret - Cucina Italiana

https://novotelnewplymouth.com/events/toret-takeover-at-haukai/

08/09/2026

INCOMING School holiday events! 🧁👇

You asked and we listened! We’ve got something special planned for our littlest Haukai guests these September/October school holidays.

🍪 Haukai Little Bakers
Roll up those sleeves for our cookie decorating workshops, with plenty of icing, sprinkles and treats to take home.

🫖 A Little High Tea at Haukai
Big treats for little guests. A special one-off high tea with sweet and savoury treats, a choice of drink served specially in a teacup! AND a special balloon photo backdrop, props and plenty of fun music.

And for the grown-ups? Settle in nearby with a coffee, wine or something from our bar snack menu while the kids enjoy the fun.

Spaces are limited and bookings are essential.

School holidays at Haukai = sorted. ✨

https://novotelnewplymouth.com/events/a-little-high-tea-at-haukai/

https://novotelnewplymouth.com/events/little-haukai-bakers-cookie-decorating-workshop/

02/09/2026

What have you got planned for Father’s Day on Sunday?

We still have spots available for dinner PLUS our smash burger happy hour 4-6pm!

Book through the link ✨🙋🏼‍♀️

https://novotelnewplymouth.com/events

27/08/2026

Whichever way you look at it, it’s giving 'save room for dessert'🍏

Our apple crumble has been a highlight of August, with the mixed signals from the weather department 😏at least you know the dessert will pull through.

Fancy just popping in for dessert and a drink? Be our guest, everyone is welcome!

Dessert menu below 👇
https://www.haukaibistro.co.nz/menus

24/08/2026

Just under two weeks until we get to celebrate all the wonderful dads, stepdads, grandads, father figures and the special ones who mean so much to us 💙

Spots still available for our Father’s Day BBQ High Tea 👌🏻

https://novotelnewplymouth.com/events/fathers-day/

12/08/2026

Consider this your sign to skip the cooking tonight.

Our smash burger is…smashing 🤭 (does this class as a dad joke?)

08/08/2026

We have under 10 tickets remaining for our Toret - Cucina Italiana Takeover with Haukai!

Friday 18th September | 6:30pm

Join Chef Nico and Chef Richard for an unforgettable evening celebrating the iconic flavours of Toret, with a carefully curated multi-course menu inspired by the restaurant that captured the hearts (and taste buds) of Taranaki.

Secure one of the last remaining seats before they're gone.

Haukai Bistro & Bar welcomes Chef Nico into the kitchen to recreate the flavours that made Toret one of New Plymouth’s most loved dining experiences. Together, both Chef Nico and Chef Richard Ponder…

04/08/2026

Father's Day is just around the corner and our famous Father’s Day High BBQ is back for year FIVE!

Sunday 6th September | 11:30am or 2:30pm

Think all the fun of a traditional high tea, reimagined with barbecue flavours, hearty savoury favourites and a few sweet treats to finish.

Dad also gets a gift on us!

To view the menu or to book, click on the link below!

Book a Father’s Day High BBQ at Haukai, New Plymouth. A unique Father’s Day dining experience with barbecue inspired bites, sweet treats, and a gift for Dad.

03/08/2026

WOW...we knew this one would be popular, but we didn't expect you to sell it out in just 48 hours! 🤩

After hearing from so many of you asking to join the waitlist, Chef Nico and Chef Richard have made the call...we're adding a second night!

Friday 18th September is now live and available to book online!

If you missed out the first time, don't wait too long, once this night is full, there won't be any more dates added!

Book now before the last seats disappear 🍽️

Toret - Cucina Italiana

https://novotelnewplymouth.com/events/toret-takeover-at-haukai/