The Puketapu

14/10/2026

12/10/2026

It’s back for its 2nd year! The Puketapu Fishing Classic 2026 comp is locked in!

* Registration/Briefing Friday 6th November 5pm on at The Puketapu
* Competition starts 7th November 6am with lines out 4pm
* Rain out day - Sunday 8th November
* Prize giving Sunday 8th November 3pm at The Puketapu
* 5 species, kids categories, top boat, plus loads of spot prizes!
* Entry $30 per angler, kids (14 under) free & includes buffet meal on Sunday
* Family friendly competition

Proudly supported by:
The Puketapu
Farm Gear Rural
B.B Electrical Services
Meiros Orchard
Jim Brown Rental
Put It Up

Updates posted thru FB

10/10/2026

It's Sunday tomorrow so you know what that means? Our amazing succulent roast pork deal🐷

2 roasts for $39 what a steal!! 4pm onwards..

We'll also be playing the Bathurst 1000 Super Cars racing all day tomorrow 🏎️

Book in now to come enjoy the roast or see some racing; also if you're here before 3pm you'll even catch some live music 🎶 Fraser Mack 🎶

09/10/2026

It's Rugby Union Saturday at The Puketapu🏉
Big Double header incoming...
Come show your support for the boys tomorrow!

4:05- The Magpies vs Otago; playing for a spot in the semifinals! 👏
7:10- The All Blacks vs Aussie; playing for the Bledisloe Cup!!🇳🇿

Come enjoy some delicious food & drinks whilst you cheer the boys on🍻

• give us a call to make a booking for a good view of the TVs' :)

08/10/2026

Have no Hallo-eve plans? Look no further!! 🎃 We're happy to be hosting an awesome Halloween party... 🧛‍♀️

With a costume competition (you'll be up against our very own Brucey!! *as pictured below*); and DJ Morgz on music you're in for a 'thrilling' night.🧟‍♀️

Get your tickets now🦇
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/halloween-at-the-puketapu/hastings/tickets
Friday 30th October 👻

06/10/2026

Sping/Summer is upon us and with that Sunday Music is back! 🌷☀️🎵
Kicking us off for october is Fraser Mack this Sunday.
Book now to secure your spot in the Garden Bar

02/10/2026

Join us for Halloween on the 30th of October 🎃
We have DJ Morgz will be playing from 8-11pm! 🎵
Prizes for Best Dressed and plenty of specials on the night.

Get your tickets now - through this link or behind the bar!

Halloween at The Puketapu, Get ready for a frightfully fun Halloween party at The ..., The Puketapu, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne, 30 October 2026,

30/09/2026

🐾 A look back at all the fun from last year’s Bark Up!

It’s nearly time to do it all again! Join us at this Saturday, with the Bark Up kicking off at 5pm, followed by Pulse live from 8pm!

Categories include Male Dog, Female Dog, Pet Dog and Human Bark — all supporting the Rescue Helicopter 🚁

🎟️ Entry into the Bark Up & Tickets are available online through the link below.
You can also purchase your tickets from behind the bar today!

🔗https://events.humanitix.com/2026-eskview-yfc-bark-up/tickets?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUnnXtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAWZkaWQWUPSFBXu41S7P7iqXEGtVKH6pNUt48nNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5SIQTX8UD0Mpf3V3zJ1_lY4VafBvRzQOI1yu1ltbD6flgSBesMccA-jbaf9Q_aem_h6V8YoMveRRJNcp-zKGGmA&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4_a1den5erujmk4s

18/09/2026

The Mighty Warriors take on the Newcastle Knights this Sunday at 6.05pm. Book in now to watch live at The Puketapu! And while you're here make sure you get your Export Stamp card to be in to win a Warriors Jumper. Cheer the boys on as they look to book a semi final with the Panthers