Celebrate Youth Week 2019 in west Auckland with 12 events happening in the Henderson-Massey and Waitakere Ranges Local Board areas.
Held every May, Youth Week is a nationwide festival of events organised by young New Zealanders to celebrate the talents, passion and success of local young people. Youth Week recognises the amazing contributions and achievements of young people in New Zealand.
West Auckland Youth Week runs from 17 to 26 May, with events ranging from dance classes to concerts to self-defence classes, if you are in west Auckland, make sure you get involved!
Programme of events:
Music N Pink: Pink Shirt Day Celebrations
Fri 17 May, 3.30pm-5.30pm, free
Zeal, 20 Alderman Dr, Henderson, Auckland
Celebrate Pink Shirt Day with live music, giveaways and an all around good time with good vibes. Contact janelle@zeal.nz for more information.
Zeal Acoustics Under The Stars
Fri 17 May, 6pm-8pm, free
The Falls Carpark, 22 Alderman Dr, Henderson, Auckland
Enjoy some kickback music and dance acts under the stars. Free sausage sizzle and other food stalls on site. Contact rasela@zeal.nz for more information.
MPHS Self Defence Course
21, 22, 24 May, 6.30pm-8.30pm, free
Hub West, 27 Corban Ave, Henderson, Auckland
Learn from the very best how to equip yourself and potentially open up pathways into the mixed martial arts arena. Contact clarence@mphs.org.nz for more information.
Library Jam Sessions
Tue 21 May, 3pm-5pm, free
Glen Eden Library, 12/32 Glendale Rd, Glen Eden East, Auckland
Zeal is going to be taking over the library with music, giveaways and games to celebrate national youth week. Contact christina@zeal.nz for more information.
Parrs Park Throw Down
Wed 22 May, 3pm-6pm, free
Parrs Park, Oratia Dr, Glen Eden, Auckland
3 on 3 bball competition, music, performances, graf art and more! Come down as we turn Parrs Park upside down. Contact hadleigh@zeal.nz for more information.
AIGA Jam Sesh
Wed 22 May, 5pm-6pm, free
Parrs Park, Oratia Dr, Glen Eden, Auckland
Get down with free siva, box fit and hip hop dance classes out in Parrs Park to stay active over national youth week. Contact chantelle.huch@sportwaitakere.nz
Massey Matters MYC Movie Night
Wed 22 May, 6pm
Event Cinemas Westgate, Westgate Shopping Centre, 1-5 Fernhill Dr, Massey, Auckland
Want to watch the brand new Disney movie Aladdin? Well, go along with the MYC crew and watch it for free. Spaces are limited so make sure you RSVP with youth@masseymatters.org.nz before 20 May.
Ranui Youth Week Concert
Fri 24 May, 6pm-8pm, free
Ranui Library, 431 Swanson Rd, Ranui, Auckland
The 12th annual Ranui Youth Week Concert. This year we are taking over the Ranui Library with tons of young artists. Contact rob@ranui135.org.nz for more information.
Ranui Youth Festival
Sat 25 May, 12pm-7.30pm, free
Ranui Baptist Church, 464 Swanson Rd, Ranui, Auckland
Come down and enjoy free food, entertainment and a bit of basketball as Transformation Youth host the Ranui Youth Festival. Contact mrsangelataua@outlook.com for more information.
Versus: The West Auckland Talent Quest
Sat 25 May, 6pm-10pm, $5
Zeal, 20 Alderman Dr, Henderson, Auckland
West Auckland's biggest talent quest with over $1500 in cash prizes up for grabs. Music, dance, spoken word, magic, it is all at VERSUS. Contact rasela@zeal.nz for more information.
Fresh + Friends Dance Workshops
Sun 26 May, 1pm-6pm, $15
Glen Eden Intermediate, 23 Kaurilands Rd, Titirangi, Auckland
Come learn from some of the best dancers in the country including world champion Ken Vaega! For more information contact info@freshmans.org
