/rss/events/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 EST Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:11:48 EST en Umbraco http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/cab-go/ This Easter and throughout April, your local Citizens Advice Bureau is inviting you on an adventure across the city with CAB Go! 15 of our offices, spread across Auckland, have created exciting, free local treasure hunts. It’s the perfect excuse to put... Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:01:49 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/climate-action-trail-april-fun-win-prizes/ Family fun on foot. This April, hot foot it to the Auckland Botanic Gardens. Bag a free activity booklet, explore the climate action trail and be in to win some great prizes while you learn what the gardens are doing for climate action and what you can... Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:06:17 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/nz-vr-dive-beneath-the-surface/ Dive into a world beneath the waves as you step inside a 360˚ virtual reality ocean adventure and come face-to-face with the beauty and challenges of our marine world. Developed by BLAKE NZ in partnership with New Zealand Geographic, the award-winning... Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:56:11 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/motat-april-holiday-experience/ Discover how numbers tell stories as we turn data science and statistics into hands-on holiday fun for the whole whānau at MOTAT.  Get ready to jump, test and vote with us these school holidays as we dive into the exciting world of data science and... Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:30:53 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/homebound-amrit-kaur/ Amrit Kaur’s HomeBound is an ode to memory, migration, and the delicate threads of belonging. Rooted in her Sikh-Punjabi heritage, the works draw upon motifs such as phulkari and bagh, honouring the craftsmanship of unknown artisans of Punjab while... Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:09:31 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/verity-kindleysides-inside-the-garden-beyond-after-pat-hanly/ This exhibition explores the three-maunga island chain of the Devonport peninsula, linked by jewel-like gardens, as a reinterpretation and homage to Pat Hanly’s early-1970s Inside the Garden series. Verity Kindleysides is a highly accomplished West... Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:48:48 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/ecofest/ Join the fun as we celebrate nature, sustainable living, and the protection of our natural environment across Tāmaki Makaurau. EcoFest is a month-long celebration of Auckland’s unique environment — where eco communities, changemakers, and action takers... Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:35:22 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/easter-scavenger-hunt/ Families are invited to enjoy a free Easter Scavenger Hunt at Myers Park this Easter Sunday, hosted from the historic Myers Park Cottage. The event encourages tamariki and whānau to explore the area, discover hidden clues, and learn about the rich history... Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:58:54 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/kauri-gum-kapia-photographic-exhibition-where-ancient-light-remains/ Pieter (Pete) Verlaak, talented Belgian photographer, has pulled together the first, and perhaps last, photographic exhibition of a unique New Zealand treasure: Kauri Gum (Kapia). Overseas it is better known as young amber (bernstein) or young hu po. The... Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:37:38 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/april-school-holidays-at-otahuhu-library/ Saturday 4th April - Decorate Adorable Easter Bunnies - Use your imagination and make your very own Easter Bunny Tuesday 7th April - Pom Pom Bunnies  Wednesday 8th April - Marble competition - Show your skill and flick your way to victory Thursday... Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:31:39 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/easter-extravaganza-2026/ The Howick Historical Village Easter Extravaganza is BACK for 2026! Come along for a fun-filled, family-friendly celebration in the beautiful setting of the Village. Follow a trail through historic cottages and gardens and solve clues to receive a... Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:22:40 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/te-atatu-art-club/ Unleash your creativity at the Te Atatū Art Club! Got a half-finished masterpiece gathering dust? It's time to bring your supplies and finally get it done! Join us for a weekly free session where you can drop in, make progress, and create in a no-pressure... Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:41:57 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/korero-mai-te-reo-maori-weekly-conversation-group/ Come join our weekly Te reo Māori conversation group. A friendly, supportive get together for all levels to learn, practice, enjoy & improve te reo. Everyone is welcome. Free tea & coffee. Games & crafts activities for tamariki. Nau mai te... Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:35:45 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/prenatal-yoga-in-te-atatu-peninsula/ Join supportive prenatal yoga classes designed to help you feel strong, calm, and connected. Each class blends gentle strength-building, tension release, and mindful breathwork to support your changing body and growing baby. The class is taught by a pre... Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:58:36 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/crochet-group/ Crochet, chat and make friends! Bring your own project or make something new with provided patterns. All skill levels are welcome! We are happy to get you started as a beginner. Please bring your own yarn and hook. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:09:11 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/garden-delights/ Showing in Gallery Two for a four-week period from 31 March to 26 April two artists combine to showcase their watercolour paintings and delicate glass creations. Gillian and Patricia invite you to enjoy their representations of the colourful moments in a... Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:33:13 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/worm-farming-workshop/ Join Compost Collective to learn the basics of worm farming. These hands-on workshops cover worm farm setup, care and feeding. Discover how worms turn food scraps into nutrient-rich fertiliser for your garden and how easy worm farming can be. All... Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:12:55 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/pickling-and-preserving-workshop/ Join Compost Collective for a hands-on Love Food Hate Waste workshop and learn how to pickle and preserve seasonal fruit and vegetables with confidence. This practical session will show you how to make the most of the abundance available at this time of... Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:12:38 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/grow-your-own-microgreens-workshop/ Join Compost Collective for this interactive Love Food Hate Waste workshop and discover the world of microgreens, sprouts, and homegrown salads. Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad using freshly... Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:12:28 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/seasonal-leftover-cooking-workshops/ Join Compost Collective for free Love Food Hate Waste workshops across Tāmaki Makaurau and learn practical ways to make the most of your food. Whether you’re interested in cooking with seasonal produce, using leftovers creatively, or growing and... Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:10:31 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/bokashi-composting-workshop/ Join Compost Collective for a free Bokashi composting workshop and discover a simple, low-space way to manage food scraps at home. Bokashi is an ideal solution for apartment dwellers, renters, and households with limited outdoor space, making it easy to... Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:55:33 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/learn-to-compost/ Join Compost Collective for a range of free composting workshops across Tāmaki Makaurau. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to refine your skills, our sessions cover practical, easy-to-follow composting methods. Learn about composting basics... Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:50:18 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/distance-street-photography-exhibition/ Explore South America and Aotearoa through a vibrant street-photography exhibition showcasing shared stories, familiar places and everyday life. Featuring work by Zac Blair. Free and open to everyone. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:47:47 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/body-as-stamp-carving-name-through-chinese-martial-arts/ Drawing from martial arts movements and principles, participants investigate how gestures can carve signatures.  To carve, reclaim, or reassert one’s name is to write oneself into a place.  Through guided martial arts session, we will... Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:18:30 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/page-to-future/ Page To Future programme is providing intergenerational friendship through books or storytelling. This programme is aimed at fostering connections and building understanding between different age groups in our community. Visit Glenfield Library and join... Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:08:30 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/storytime-at-pakuranga-library/ Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session of stories, songs and rhymes designed to inspire imagination and support literacy (2-5 yrs). Suitable for tamariki between ages 2-5 and their caretakers. Sessions continue throughout year over the school holidays. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:41:06 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/the-ice-cream-is-melting/ Save the Ice Creams. Save the World! Siblings Bonnie and Nikau have been promised a special treat, ice creams! But it’s a hot day and on the way home the ice creams begin to melt… Their journey home becomes an epic adventure that transforms important... Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:16:04 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/parnell-library-shared-reading-group/ Join us to read a short story and poem aloud, and chat about it in a friendly environment, with a cup of tea. Last Monday of the month, excluding Public Holidays.  Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:18:55 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/yoga-and-art-immersion/ Yoga explores the expansiveness of what it is to be human – mind, body, spirit – in a non-competitive practice that allows individuals their own unique inquiry into the fascinating enigma of life. These hour-long Hatha yoga classes will include warm-up... Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:11:46 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/12/zumba/ FREE Zumba at Barry Curtis Park!Get ready to move, groove and feel the rhythm with OC Unleashed — bringing you free Zumba sessions all summer long, thanks to the support of the Howick Local Board! Bring your friends, family, or come solo — everyone’s... Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:48:14 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/12/young-guns-skate-school/ 2 hour skateboarding classes for girls and boys with the Young Guns Skate School. Classes cater to all skill levels from children with no prior experience to advanced level skaters. Skateboards and helmets provided, or bring your own. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:47:47 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/12/wacky-wheels/ Roll on down for some wheelie good fun! Join the Out & About team for Wacky Wheels – an afternoon of laughter, movement, and all things on wheels. Whether it’s 1, 2, 3, or 4 wheels, the choice is up to you! We’ll have a whole range of wacky wheels for... Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:01:29 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/12/silent-disco/ Choose Your Own Magical Audio Journey. Nau mai, haere mai to Silent Disco Kids Adventure — a 30-minute interactive audio experience filled with music, dance, riddles, laughter, and themed surprises. Families can join together, or tamariki can set off on... Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:00:39 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/12/pop-up-play-pasifika-play/ Pasifika Play is a vibrant, inclusive activation that celebrates movement, connection, and cultural identity through play. Designed with Pacific communities in mind but open and welcoming to all this activation transforms everyday public spaces into safe,... Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:59:32 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/12/pop-up-obstacle-course/ Are you the next Ninja Warrior? Jump, balance, crawl and throw your way through the Out and About obstacle course all! Perfect for young and old, our course is the best way to burn off some energy! We even have a special under 5's session at 10am for the... Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:58:18 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/12/n0ughty-stuff/ A playful zero waste activity that can pop up at any event - sort through a variety of small junk items, learn about where our stuff comes from, and use those items to create a track for a small toy car to travel on. Encouraging play and wasting NOUGHT a... Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:55:59 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/12/n0ughty-box/ A playful zero waste activity that can pop up at any event - We all know the creative power of the humble cardboard box... Using clever tools from Makedo and heaps of cardboard, participants are invited to learn about trees as a natural resource and craft... Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:55:38 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/12/nature-play/ Nature Play aims to enhance your engagement with your local park- through play, exploration and education! Sessions play-based, crafting and nature education, designed to connect you and your tamariki /moko with nature, through nature-based activities... Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:54:58 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/12/kayaking/ Our kayaking is with sit-on-top kayaks, and we can go up streams or in the ocean. Each session is an hour and we have 14 seats a session. We do 4 sessions in an activation, so there are 56 seats available for each activation. The goal of these hour-long... Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:53:05 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/12/giant-stand-up-paddleboarding/ Our GSUPs are large, 17-foot boards and are very stable. It is suitable for those with low confidence around the water and for those who are less mobile or strong. Because it is just one board, there are many people paddling so it is not just a one person... Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:52:40 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/12/junk-play/ Flyin’ Fun at the Park – Create, Play & Let Your Kite Soar. Nau mai, haere mai to Flyin’ Fun at the Park — come down and join the Out & About team for an afternoon of creativity, activity, and classic outdoor fun! No kite? Kāore he raru! We’ve got... Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:50:38 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/12/hungerball/ Fast, fun football, hockey and other ball games played inside a specially-designed 6-sided inflatable arena. Hungerball suits all ages and abilities and is a great way of bringing communities together and making new friends through play. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:50:16 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/12/flying-fun/ Flyin’ Fun at the Park – Create, Play & Let Your Kite Soar. Nau mai, haere mai to Flyin’ Fun at the Park — come down and join the Out & About team for an afternoon of creativity, activity, and classic outdoor fun! No kite? Kāore he raru! We’ve got... Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:46:03 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/12/dragon-beats/ Nau mai, haere mai to Dragon Beats — an engaging, family-friendly introduction to drumming, dragon dance, and Tai Chi fan movements. This uplifting activation promotes rhythm, coordination, focus, and teamwork, while strengthening whānau connection and... Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:17:26 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/waiheke-jazz-blues-festival-2026/ 2026 FESTIVAL PROGRAM Fullers360 GOOD FRIDAY GROOVE Friday 3 April 12 – 5pm: Allpress Olive Groves Dual headliners Mark Williams (currently lead vocalist with NZ/ Australian legendary supergroup Dragon) and  internationally acclaimed singer Deva... Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:24:37 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/01/sinhala-and-sri-lankan-culture/ Free course for ages 7+: Explore Sri Lankan culture and language with Dr. Darshitha Samarakoon. Fun, interactive sessions introduce traditions, history, and Sinhala basics. Celebrate diversity and learning together!  Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:24:06 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/09/artland-by-do-ho-suh-children/ The Gallery’s free family-friendly interactive experience, Artland is a collaborative hands-on clay installation designed by Do Ho Suh with his young daughters. Opening 20 September, Artland is an evolving sculptural environment created from children’s... Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:32:19 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/09/the-lightship/ Australasia’s Largest Lightwall, The Lightship, Launches New Art Season On Auckland’s Waterfront. Australasia’s largest lightwall, The Lightship, is set to launch its 2025–26 season next month, illuminating Auckland’s waterfront with its contemporary art... Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:19:58 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/climate-action-trail/ Looking for a fun, active way to get your tamariki outdoors and learning? The Climate Action Trail at Auckland’s Botanic Gardens is the perfect adventure! Walk, run or skip between stops in the beautiful Botanic Gardens while learning how to be a climate... Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:42:14 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/05/taimoana-coastlines-art-in-aotearoa/ Taimoana | Coastlines explores the art of Aotearoa New Zealand, locating it within Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, the wider Pacific region. Taking the concept of the coast, or shoreline, as a starting point, the exhibition navigates a sea of ideas, offering... Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:21:30 EST