/rss/events/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 EST Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:21:26 EST en Umbraco http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/nirantharam-permanence/ Sri Lankan Tamil diasporic communities are shaped by journeys of resilience. Stretching back over a century to the island then known as Ceylon, colonial labour movements established permanent Tamil populations across parts of Southeast Asia. From... Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:18:32 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/nga-whetu-o-te-tau-hou-the-stars-of-the-new-year/ In this immersive planetarium experience, you’ll journey through the night sky to explore the Matariki star cluster and its importance in Aotearoa and te ao Māori. Discover the rich pūrākau (stories), science and traditions connected to each of the nine... Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:55:44 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/good-yarns/ Learn knitting or crochet at the library! All abilities welcome, yarn and accessories provided. Suitable for ages 14+. Children under 14 are to be supervised by a parent or guardian. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:31:25 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/lopdell-film-festival/ The much-loved Lopdell Film Festival returns in 2026, bringing a vibrant programme of cinema, creativity and community to West Auckland. The festival offers a curated selection of films from Aotearoa and around the world, alongside special events that... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:59:08 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/terms-of-endearment/ Terms of Endearment considers how intimacy is shaped through language that both reveals and avoids. Using clay and text, the work explores emotional residue, repetition and the labour of holding what cannot be resolved. Connected forms share one body,... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:58:52 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/nga-takune/ This Matariki mā Puanga exhibition is a rangatahi-led exploration of intention – what is meant, what we carry forward, and what is chosen. Rangatahi reflect on what they choose to nurture and how they locate themselves within whānau, hapori and... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:57:55 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/he-taniwha-he-tipua/ He Taniwha, He Tipua explores narratives of taniwha in te ao Māori. This exhibition brings together a collective of three toi Māori practitioners, Madison Redman (Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa, Ngāpuhi), Fern Ngatai (Ngāti Porou, Tainui) and Tristan Marler (Te... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:57:18 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/haerenga/ Haerenga by noa hāmana (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kura, Ngāti Toa) explores Māori migration and its continuation in the 21st century. Waves of dispersal across Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa brought interludes of radical cultural adaptation, generating ancestral stories that... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:56:47 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/out-about-winter-programme-mt-roskill/ Warm up this winter at Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall with a fantastic line-up of free activities for the whole whānau! Sessions include: Dragon Beats with SportHub Cardboard pop-up creative play with Creative Kids Collective Pasifika Pop Up Play Korean... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:32 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/out-about-winter-programme-manurewa/ Netball Manurewa is the place to be this winter, with a free programme of activities for the whole community across both the indoor hall and outdoor courts! Activities include: Give it a Go Days with Counties Manukau Sport - a chance to try a range of... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:22 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/out-about-winter-programme-east-coast-bays/ Get active indoors this winter at East Coast Bays Leisure Centre! We're bringing a fantastic free programme of activities to the community across multiple sessions. Join us for: Winter Wild Festival of Play with Open Fort Circus in winter with... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:09 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/out-about-winter-programme-orewa/ There's plenty to keep the whole whānau busy this winter at Ōrewa Community Centre! Our free programme is packed with a huge variety of activities across multiple sessions. Look forward to: Parkour with Flow Academy Messy Play Kiwi Bubble Soccer Circus... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:01 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/out-about-winter-programme-western-springs/ Beat the winter chill with a packed programme of free activities at Western Springs Community Hall! Whether you're after creative play, high-energy fun or something a little different, there's something for the whole whānau. Activities across our sessions... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:54 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/tasting-the-main-street/ Join us on a tasting walk along the main street of Avondale with Melissa Laing and Whau the People. Sample the wide range of great food on offer while joining a conversation about the future of everyday food in Aotearoa. Avondale’s main street is dotted... Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:50:28 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/dinosaur-discovery-track-experience/ A highly immersive educational experience of awe-inspiring creatures from the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods between 200 - 66 million years ago! The track features 20 animatronic replicas of 15 different species that move and roar - created by... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:23:19 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/rangatahi-games-night/ Come along and hang out with other young people for an evening of games, laughs and good vibes! Recommended for ages 10+. Dungeons and Dragons kicks off at 6.30pm sharp - grab your spot and start your adventure! Plus enjoy: giant games UNO and card... Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:56:18 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/winter-light-cathedral/ Wander through a glowing tunnel of light and feel the magic of winter come alive! Step inside Winter Light Cathedral - a dazzling, walk-through experience made from tens of thousands of tiny LED lights. Inspired by the sweeping arches of grand church... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:44:21 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/exhibition-whenua-mai-whenua-atu/ Whenua Mai, Whenua Atu, explores the sacred, cyclical relationship between tangata whenua and the land, the continual exchange of life and death, giving and receiving. Whenua means both land and placenta, our first source of nourishment, later returned to... Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:12:35 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/maori-cuisine-cooking-class/ Learn to cook fresh, seasonal kai with Māori flavours in this hands-on workshop. This welcoming session invites you to explore simple cooking techniques using garden-grown ingredients while connecting with others. No experience needed and everyone is... Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:17:59 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/mahjong-club-for-beginners/ Learn to play Chinese Mahjong and sharpen your mind, boost your memory, enhance strategic thinking and reduce stress, all while having fun and socializing. A tutor will come and teach you how to play. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:40:34 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/twilight-mahjong-club/ Join us for Twilight Mahjong Club, the perfect way to unwind after work, lectures or a busy day. Enjoy the relaxing rhythm of the tiles, meet new people, and make some friends in a friendly, welcoming space. Never played before? No problem! We’ve got... Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:27:46 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/kia-ora-a-night-of-classical-music/ Introducing, Kia Ora, an Evening of Classical Music featuring the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphony, visiting from Minnesota USA and the Auckland Youth Orchestra. Join us for an exciting evening of music and culture, benefiting Sistema... Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:56:55 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/world-press-photo-and-doc-edge-immersive-exhibition/ World Press Photo and Doc Edge unites global photojournalism and immersive storytelling for the first time in Aotearoa. Doc Edge Festival and the Rotary Club of Auckland are proud to announce World Press Photo & Doc Edge Immersive Exhibition 2026, a... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:05:58 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/meditation-group/ Join us for a peaceful and grounding meditation session led by Haresh Manglani, an experienced Alternative Healer and Mentor for Personal Growth. Beginners and all ages welcome! Haresh will guide you through a meditation designed to bring harmony and... Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:42:08 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/death-cafe-botany/ Death Cafe is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death and help people make the most of their (finite) lives. Enjoy a group-directed, confidential discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It’s more of a... Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:51:58 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/wriggle-and-rhyme-ranui/ Wriggle and Rhyme sessions foster early literacy skills, promoting active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged 2 years and under. Wed, 27 May 2026 14:09:36 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/plant-more-natives/ Join a regionwide movement this June and help to grow the city’s ngahere by planting a free native seedling at home! Through Auckland Council’s Plant More Natives campaign, community nurseries across Tāmaki Makaurau will be giving away thousands of native... Wed, 27 May 2026 10:52:17 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/doc-edge-festival-2026/ Welcome to Doc Edge 2026 - a documentary festival like no other! 75 films, 12 immersive projects, 1 industry event. And an Oscar®-qualifying awards ceremony. Doc Edge is the home for storytelling that changes your world, and the Asia-Pacific centre for... Tue, 26 May 2026 08:37:36 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/board-game-night-manukau/ Game night at the library! A relaxed weekly evening of board games, good company and a bit of friendly competition. From quick games to strategy favourites, there’s something for everyone - whether you’re a regular gamer or just curious to try something... Mon, 25 May 2026 11:02:52 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/learn-to-ride-classes-for-adults/ Auckland Transport is offering a series of adults learn to ride courses. Beginner classes for those who have never ridden a bike before and on the road classes for those looking at cycling more and driving less. Mon, 25 May 2026 09:38:10 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/kids-learn-to-ride/ Learning to ride a bike is one of those big childhood milestones and being part of that experience as a parent or caregiver is a thrill. Whether they're starting on a balance bike or making the transition to pedals, this course will teach kids aged 2–13... Mon, 25 May 2026 09:37:09 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/bike-maintenance-courses/ Our Bike maintenance course shows you what each part of a bike is and how it works. Learn what you need to do to maintain it so that you stay safe and get the most life out of your bicycle. Mon, 25 May 2026 09:36:44 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/various-artists-all-the-forest-stands-with-you/ all the forest stands with you traces the entangled relationalities between the human and the more-than-human world. The exhibition brings together artists whose practices connect to a place where whenua, water, air and ancestral presence are not easily... Mon, 25 May 2026 09:15:40 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/the-golden-triangle-3-artists/ Featuring: Abigail Aroha Jensen Nadia Marychurch Robyn Stewart The base of the triangle goes from Kirikiriroa to Matakana Island and, in turn, these points are drawn upward, towards Waiuku. We find each of these artists at one of these cardinal... Mon, 18 May 2026 11:17:09 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/english-conversation-club-mt-albert/ Join us for our free weekly English Conversation Club at Mt Albert Library. This relaxed and welcoming session is a great opportunity to practice your English communication skills, build confidence and connect with others in the community. Whether you are... Wed, 13 May 2026 15:08:51 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/wriggle-and-rhyme-mt-albert/ Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged two years and under. Join us for a free fun session that uses resources and music to support the development of your baby or... Wed, 13 May 2026 13:53:19 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/highwic-up-close-house-tour/ Join us on the last Thursday of each month for a guided tour of Highwic to get up close and learn more about the lives of the pioneering Buckland family who lived at Highwic from the 1860s. The tour includes: a cup of tea information about the Carpenter... Mon, 11 May 2026 14:34:26 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/sugar/ A chaotic and hilarious tale of a kept Sugar Baby. Theatrical, outrageous, silly and sexy, the company behind Daffodils returns with an award-winning cabaret about Sugar - a radiantly beautiful gender-fluid twink... Fri, 08 May 2026 12:59:22 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/foyer-follies/ Catch a glimpse of the future with our resident Tarot and Palm Readers, bringing a touch of otherworldly magic to the cabaret. Whether you’re chasing destiny or craving a little drama, their readings will add an enchanting twist to your night. Ringmaster... Fri, 08 May 2026 11:41:42 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/movement-therapy-for-mamas-and-bubbas/ We are thrilled to have Rewa Fowles facilitating these sessions. Through ‘Movement Therapy for Mamas and Bubbas’ Rewa desires to cultivate a space where mamas and their children are welcome to unapologetically be themselves through creative movement. A... Fri, 08 May 2026 10:31:07 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/simply-brill/ A celebration of the songs, stories and songwriters who shaped a generation. Step inside the legendary Brill Building, the New York hit factory where a generation of teenage songwriters reinvented pop music and the sounds of the 60s. In Simply Brill,... Fri, 08 May 2026 09:30:31 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/champagne-lounge/ Wander up the staircase at The Civic and find yourself at the Champagne Lounge - an intimate hideaway fizzing with late-night charm. Raise a glass, feel the vibe and let cabaret’s finest musicians surprise you with pop-up jazz performances throughout the... Fri, 08 May 2026 09:25:37 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/the-piano-bar/ With virtuoso pianists Robin Kelly and Jason Te Mete ready to tackle any tune, and a different host each night, this afterhours playground brings cabaret stars and audiences together in a joyful free-for-all. Step up and claim the mic for your favourite... Fri, 08 May 2026 08:56:24 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/cheeky-cabaret/ Where desire, danger and comedy ignite. Cheeky Cabaret isn’t just a show - it’s a riotous, genre-bending night out that fuses circus, vaudeville, comedy and new burlesque into one deliciously unrestrained spectacle. Born from the creators of international... Fri, 08 May 2026 08:46:50 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/vocal-lessons/ This 6-8 week one-on-one singing programme is designed to build strong foundations and help you feel more confident in your voice. The one-on-one format means each session can be tailored to you, allowing space to address your individual questions,... Wed, 06 May 2026 15:19:57 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/book-chat/ Join us for coffee or tea and lively discussion about any book you have read.  Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:36:21 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/te-kapowai-dragonfly-workshop/ Dragonflies have a special meaning at Hospice West Auckland. A beautiful beaded dragonfly is given as a keepsake to every family who has lost a love one in our care, together with a copy of the Dragonfly - Te Kapowai verse. Join us at our next dragonfly... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:54:44 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/guided-tour-of-forever-tomorrow-chinese-art-now/ Join one of our expert Gallery Guides for a tour of Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now. This exhibition presents fresh takes on traditional Chinese crafts, playful robotic sculptures and meditative digital landscapes. Forever Tomorrow reveals the... Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:04:38 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/teen-artwork/ In a fully equipped art studio including professional grade materials, students work progressively to develop their own visual language. Experienced artist and tutor, Tanja, supports students and encourages research and exploration into art history,... Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:53:19 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/sons-of-vao/ Sons of Vao By Vela Manusaute. Forged in fire, bound by blood. “Moving and powerful.” – Adam NZ Play Awards Vao is a warrior. A charming, handsome man, he carries rage in his fists and danger in his eyes. But, to his three sons, he is a god. “We follow... Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:33:57 EST