/rss/events/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 EST Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:11:35 EST en Umbraco http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/08/witheford-reserve-regeneration-day/ Get involved and join us for a hands-on experience in Kaipātiki Ki Tai / Witheford Reserve! Led by an expert ecologist, we work alongside a group of volunteers to regenerate this special reserve and positively impact the environment. Over 27 years ago,... Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:57:16 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/08/museum-store-presents-the-glass-lens/ Hokohoko Museum Store is proud to present the works of seven contemporary glass artists. The Glass Lens showcases a stunning selection of nature inspired works made by Aotearoa glass makers and designers: Judy Newton Kahu Design Keith Grinter Luke Jacomb... Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:25:20 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year/ The longest running and most prestigious nature photography competition in the world, direct from London's Natural History Museum. A must-see, world-class exhibition enjoyed all over the world by nature lovers and photographers. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:02:27 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/08/floribunda-botanical-art-exhibition/ Flora, Roman goddess of flowers invites us to share their beauty and the beauty of the plants that give them to us, through art. From the shy violet, largely unnoticed under foot, to the brash and colourful climbing rose, the elegant lily, the soft fern... Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:23:13 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/capoeira-luanda-classes/ Want to try out or get back into capoeira? Join Auckland Capoeira Luanda for a new class for beginners and all levels!  In class, you'll: warm up with movement, stretches and strength exercises learn the basics of capoeira including kicks, escapes,... Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:02:57 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/senior-digital-drop-in-epsom/ Want to get comfortable with your smartphone, tablet or PC? Got questions you need answering? Digital Seniors are here to help. Our volunteers offer FREE one on one help so you can explore and learn at your own pace. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:11:21 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/08/art-and-tea-7-week-course/ Using drawing, painting and crafts, come and explore how to connect and express yourself in a creative way. Art & Tea is a holistic wellbeing course based on the freedom of artistic expression combined with meditation practices to connect body, mind... Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:36:58 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/08/from-movement-to-meaning-designing-cities-for-people/ For decades, cities have been designed around the goal of moving people and goods faster. As Auckland grows and changes, Professor Marco te Brömmelstroet challenges us to think beyond movement and consider what makes a city truly successful: what kind of... Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:09:04 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/toddler-time-flat-bush/ Join us each week for stories, songs and fun!  Suitable for ages 2-5. Visit our Facebook page for more information about our programmes. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:17:39 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/macbeth/ Shakespeare’s chilling tale of betrayal, ambition and the corrosive cost of unchecked desire. “Some of the most engaging, thought-provoking theatre you are ever likely to see.” – The New Zealand Herald (Romeo & Juliet) A poisoned prophecy. A... Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:13:15 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/08/ebook-group/ Each month a Libby book club item will be chosen, its guaranteed available and can be downloaded onto your mobile device. Share your thoughts with others through the Fable app, get book recommendations, track your reading and vote on book club picks. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:23:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/whai/ Whai is a captivating light-based artwork by artist Janine Williams (Ngāti Paoa, Ngāti Whātua ki Kaipara, Ngāti Mahuta), launching during Matariki and inspired by the traditional Māori string game. It reflects the connection between ancient knowledge and... Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:28:01 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/exhibition-crit-art-learning-since-1987/ This exhibition explores how artists, educators and communities have learned inside, beside, outside, around and against institutions in Aotearoa and beyond since the late 1980s. Through artworks, archives and case studies, the exhibition considers how... Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:11:16 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/reading-to-mango/ Join us at Warkworth Library to Read to Mango! Spend some quality time with our furry friend Mango as you read your favorite books to him. This is a great opportunity for tamariki to practice their reading skills in a fun and relaxed environment. Sessions... Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:57:43 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/decoding-zen-art/ Enjoy weekly multimedia lectures and join discussions on concepts like desire, suffering, awakening and redemption. Through an exploration of the poetry and philosophy of the 'Ten Ox-Herding Pictures' classical Chinese artworks, students will gain new... Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:17:05 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/wriggle-and-rhyme-te-manawa/ Wriggle and Rhyme promotes active movement and brain development for babies up to 18 months. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:21:55 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/08/screen-printing-on-fabric/ Join visual artist Romina Ortega in a 6-week screen printing class and learn the fundamentals of this serial reproduction technique. This printmaking technique uses a mesh stretched on a frame as a stencil. The stencil can be generated with drawings,... Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:21:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/drop-in-print-studio/ Come along and work independently in our printmaking studio. Studio One Toi Tū has three print presses available, including a large-scale printing press and we want our community to utilise them. Bring your own tools, materials and projects. Work... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:23:36 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/stitch-and-chat-glen-eden/ Let's stitch knit, sew, craft, crochet, marcrame, create and CHAT!  Bring your own kit. Limited materials provided. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:40:21 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/2026/07/tamariki-pottery/ Join Tāmariki Pottery and explore the joy of working with clay! In this hands-on class, children will learn the fundamentals of pottery while creating both functional pieces and imaginative sculptural forms. They will experiment with texture, decoration... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:57:55 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/portrait-foundations/ This course will introduce drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew Loomis and John Asaro. You will learn how to see the head in shapes and planes, allowing you to accurately map proportions and features on a face. By the end you will be... Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:38:25 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/wheel-mates/ This well-rounded course introduces the fundamentals of creating functional ceramic pieces while encouraging you to bring personality into your work through texture, form and sculptural exploration. Through Naomi’s demonstrations and hands-on learning,... Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:30:36 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/wahi-korero-ranui/ Come along to practice and develop your Reo Māori. We have a selection of Māori games available, or you can catch up over a cup of coffee provided by our library staff. All are welcome! Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:18:22 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/2026/07/defending-the-caveman/ The global comedy phenomenon Defending the Caveman is headed for New Zealand, starring beloved Step Dave actor Jono Kenyon.  A record-breaking international hit that has captivated audiences for decades, this razor-sharp, laugh-out-loud solo show... Thu, 21 May 2026 08:46:52 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/social-gaming/ On the way home, got some time to kill?  Why not play a game, chat and enjoy the space at the library. Board games and books, drop in and chill out. Every Tuesday during school term time. Wed, 13 May 2026 15:04:17 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/adult-story-time-mt-albert/ Adult Story Time – Inclusive Stories, Music, Movement, and Connection Join us for a fun, welcoming and inclusive session filled with: stories music movement connection. Adult Story Time is a relaxed community programme designed to bring people together... Wed, 13 May 2026 10:53:23 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/08/over-and-out/ "NEVER become a truck driver!" A young Jackson Burling took that advice, avoiding the fork in the road, but now, after a long and grueling two-year slog in the arts industry he must confront that age old question ("why not, Dad?")  and take us... Thu, 07 May 2026 11:10:19 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/tai-chi-for-health/ Tai Chi for health programmes are accessible for just about anyone. They are easy-to-learn, safe and effective for health. A team of tai chi and medical experts created these programmes by combining authentic traditional tai chi, up-to-date medical... Tue, 05 May 2026 09:27:34 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/wriggle-and-rhyme-manukau/ Designed for children aged 2 years and under, this free session helps stimulate growing minds and bodies while providing lots of fun. No bookings required – just come along and join in! Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:47:09 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/coding-club/ If learning how to code is something you want to do this year, then East Coast Bays Library have the club for you! Join us each week, during term time, as we learn all about Scratch, Python and HTML. Our wonderful instructors will help you learn about... Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:39:58 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... Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:53:09 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/seasonal-and-leftover-cooking-workshops/ Join Compost Collective for free Love Food Hate Waste workshops across Tāmaki Makaurau. 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 harvesting... Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:49:32 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. 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... Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:46:39 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... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:02:36 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/encore/ Encore! celebrates how live music brings people together through collective experience. The exhibition looks at ways connection happens through live music: being emotionally moved by a performance, connections between those on stage and those in the... Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:52:53 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/all-together-now-choirs/ All Together Now singing opportunities for 2026  This year we are offering more choices than ever before in our quest to provide choirs that meet a range of singers' needs. For the first time, we will offer the new concept, Singing Club. We are also... Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:22:05 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/fono-fitness/ Get moving with Fono Fitness!  Join us for our free Fono Fitness classes, where everyone is welcome to exercise in a fun and supportive environment! These low-impact exercise classes are designed for all ages and fitness levels, making it easy for... Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:25:09 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/korean-book-chat/ Korean speakers share your favourite reads, hear what others are reading, and make friends with our enthusiastic readers for adults. 여러분을 버켄헤드 도서관 독서모임에 초대합니다 .책 읽는 것을 좋아하시나요 ?좋은 글을 나누고 싶으신가요 ? Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:19:14 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/ponsonby-playgroup/ Ponsonby Playgroup is a friendly place for parents/caregivers and their children to meet and play. We are open on Tuesday mornings 10am - 12pm. A special part of our Playgroup is a music session with Antonio Karam. Ages 0 - 5 years welcome! Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:37:44 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/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/babies-and-bubbles/ Join us for songs, movement and bubbles for developing brains. Ages 2 and under. Please choose your preferred session time - join us at either 10am or 11.30am. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:33:08 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/rhymetime-orewa/ Join our Rhymetime sessions with waiata, bubbles, books and movement for pre-schoolers and their caregivers. Suitable for ages 18 months to three years. Older pre-schoolers are also welcome. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:54:44 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/lego-club-glen-eden/ Calling all brick builders! Bring your construction skills and join in the LEGO building fun. Suitable for ages 5+ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:54:19 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/01/wonderful-world-of-tiger-worms-workshop-for-kids/ A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau. Children will meet tiger worms and learn how they turn food scraps into fertiliser. This playful session includes hands-on activities and wiggly worm fun. It suits children aged 3–9 years. Each... Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:15:53 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/01/microgreens-workshop-for-kids/ A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers. Children will learn why reducing food waste matters and how to grow microgreens at home. Each child will make a take-home growing kit using recycled materials. This workshop suits... Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:13:19 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/08/cook-island-language-week-storytime/ 30 minute themed sessions featuring stories, rhymes, singing and dancing. A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:55:45 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/book-chat/ Do you love talking about the books you've read, or want to discover new books others in the community have enjoyed? Come and join our Book Chat group, where you can share your favourite reads, hear what others are reading, and make friends with our... Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:59:57 EST