The Hokitika Volunteer Band was established some years ago, and is equipped with complete brass instruments. The band competed successfully at the Greymouth contest. Officers for the year 1905; Rev. Father P. Aubrey, conductor; Mr. A. S. Sargison, bandmaster; Mr. D. Grecney, sergeant; Mr. C. Beale, drum-major; and Mr. F. Angel, secretary. Practices are held in the Hokitika drillshed.