/rss/events/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 EST Fri, 15 May 2026 22:28:07 EST en Umbraco http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/nz-music-month-on-queens-wharf/ Celebrate NZ Music Month on Queens Wharf with a mix-tape of choice, homegrown and a 100% NZ line-up of DJs and intimate live sets. During the day, DJs Matt Crawley, Rose Alice, Sandy Mill and Stinky Jim will provide the sonic backdrop for your lunch... Thu, 14 May 2026 13:31:14 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/photograpy-exhibition-kauri-gum-kapia/ 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... Thu, 14 May 2026 13:25:47 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/tech-cafe-mt-albert/ Need help navigating your devices? Tech Cafe is here to help! Librarians will be on site ready to sit down one-on-one with you and help! We'll be here at Mt Albert Library 10am to 11.30am every Friday! Thu, 14 May 2026 12:41:54 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/ka-mua-ka-muri-the-first-5-years/ Celebrating the first five years of Ka Mua Ka Muri, this special retrospective highlights a dynamic journey of music, storytelling and live performance captured across Auckland’s evolving contemporary music scene. Presented by Auckland Council Arts and... Wed, 13 May 2026 15:55:03 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/braincharge-east-coast-bays/ Join us for free fun activities to exercise the mind. The monthly sessions will have a variety of activities including learning new skills, crafting, quizzing and having fun. All are welcome to come along to any of these monthly sessions. Tea and Coffee... Wed, 13 May 2026 09:48:26 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/fun-fridays-mt-albert/ A fun after school activity for primary school aged children.  Enjoy drop-in sessions: History Hub: Test your knowledge with a fun quiz, then recreate a game / activity from the past. Sensory Time: Enjoy a quiet session of engaging activities that... Tue, 12 May 2026 09:45:52 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/playfight/ Playfight by Julia Grogan Under their tree, three 15 year-old girls - Keira, Zainab and Lucy - wrestle with sex, shame and growing up at different paces. It starts with a game and a dead possum. It ends with someone getting hurt. Fast, funny, and... Mon, 11 May 2026 15:01:02 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/listen-up/ Listen up! showcases some of the different ways people have enjoyed music - from sheet music to iPods - through material held in Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections. The display celebrates the history of Auckland Libraries’ music collection and its... Mon, 11 May 2026 14:49:29 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/i-was-there/ I Was There! celebrates one man’s deep love of live music in Tāmaki Makaurau. This exhibition brings together original gig posters and handwritten set lists from shows attended between 1990 and 1995 - a golden era for New Zealand music fans. Featuring... Thu, 07 May 2026 14:12:01 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/tai-chi-birkenhead/ Discover calm, balance and strength through Tai Chi! Gentle flowing practice rooted in ancient tradition. Tai Chi can help improve balance, relaxation and overall wellbeing. It’s a great way to connect with others in our community while enjoying mindful... Thu, 07 May 2026 09:07:43 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/kangatraining/ Join our Kangatraining classes!  Experience fun and safe postnatal fitness without the need for a babysitter!  Focus on re-strengthening your body after giving birth with Kangatraining. This unique, pelvic floor safe fitness class promotes both... Fri, 01 May 2026 10:44:17 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/harakeke-weaving/ Nau mai, haere mai ki te harakeke weaving at Te Atatū Peninsula Community Hub.  Come on over and get creative with us at our friendly and fun harakeke weaving roopu (group). Bring your own project and materials - whatever you’re working on! All... Fri, 01 May 2026 10:22:31 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/auckland-live-celebrates-nz-music-month/ Auckland Live is celebrating NZ Music Month | Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa with a vibrant programme of live music, pop-up performances and free public experiences across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s city centre this May. The month kicks off on Friday 1 May in... Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:25:34 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/the-blue-dome/ This exhibition presents new work by Iranian born, Tāmaki Makaurau based artist Selina Ershadi. Working with film, sound and text developed during recent trips to Tehran and in Tāmaki Makaurau, she explores the politics of recording personal stories.... Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:07:05 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/rhymetime-mt-roskill/ Rhymetime is a fun and free session with music, songs, movement and finger rhymes. For preschoolers aged 18 months to 3 years. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:17:38 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/2026/05/fun-friday/ Fun Friday is an exciting after school programme where children can explore and enjoy a wide range of games and sports in a fun, safe and welcoming environment. Activities include: digital games physical challenges card games board games traditional... Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:16:53 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/baby-playgroup/ Join Helensville Library and Whānau Āwhina Plunket for a playgroup for kids under six and their grown-ups. It is a free, safe space for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups. Come along to play and connect with each other and other families. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:14:13 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... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:02:36 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/xyzzy/ XYZZY is returning every Friday in May for NZ Music Month! Created by leading contemporary artist Jess Johnson and director Simon Ward, XYZZY (pronounced 'zizzy') is an immersive art-based planetarium screening like no other. Developed through a decade of... Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:09:07 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/kia-puea-te-reo-playgroup/ Te Reo Māori immersed play for the whānau. Please bring a piece of fruit to share, nau mai haere mai! Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:55:44 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/encore-artboards/ Enjoy this small glimpse of the taonga held within Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, available to explore via Kura Heritage Collections Online.  These photographs show a range of musical moments in Tāmaki Makaurau. From a school music festival... Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:28:08 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/page-to-future/ The Page to future programme provides 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, 20 Apr 2026 10:18:58 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/kalisolaite-uhila-koe-tenga-tete-to-tete-utu-pe-koia/ With Koe tenga tete to tete utu pe koia (the seed you sow, you will reap), Kalisolaite ‘Uhila revisits a formative period in his life - after returning to the city not as a seasonal worker but as an artist with an established international practice. He... Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:57:11 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/the-crochet-corner/ Enjoy an hour of crochet with good company and a cup of tea.  Bring your own project, connect with your community and share ideas. Whether you're still figuring out the magic loop, want to learn how to make a chain or you're already a crochet pro... Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:22:38 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/seminar-for-migrants/ You're already in New Zealand on a work visa - closer to residency than you think. But are you on the right pathway? Join us to learn about the following visa types: Skilled Residence Skilled Work Experience Residence Pathway Trades and Technicians... Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:19:16 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/jiggle-and-wiggle/ Bring your dancing feet to our preschool sessions for music, dancing ukuleles, bubbles and lots of fun! Our programme is for children aged two to five years old. Our Jiggle and wiggle sessions are usually 30 minutes long and most run during the school... Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:52:07 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/stamptown/ The New Zealand International Comedy Festival presents - Stamptown. This is not a 'sit nicely and chuckle' comedy show. Stamptown is a raunchy, chaotic, 90-minute spectacle featuring the most exciting alternative performance from around the... Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:41:34 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/bstarstarstarstar-better-have-my-funny/ A comedy show. A party. A public service. B**** Better Have My Funny is a high-energy showcase packed with brilliant comedians and big Sunday-night-out vibes – hit after hit, no filler. Hosted by Justine Smith, it’s fast, loud, and ridiculously fun. Come... Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:52:18 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/drop-in-ceramic-studio/ Looking for time to focus on a project or need some technical advice? Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio. These weekly drop-in sessions are perfect for practitioners seeking studio space to develop their own... Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:46:54 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/senior-seminar/ Come along to learn: key tips for aging well and staying safe at home practical tips to help older adults maintain independence, health, and quality of life about the in-home support services offered by Dovida. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:23:16 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/hospice-awareness-week-exhibition/ Hospice Awareness Week is a national call to action highlighting the critical role hospice services play in supporting people and whānau at the end of life. Despite caring for around one third of all people who die in Aotearoa New Zealand, hospice... Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:06:53 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/the-lamplighters/ By the creator and writer of Taggart comes The Lamplighters: In a remote Cumbrian farmhouse, three former detectives reunite on the anniversary of a murder case that still haunts them. When they are joined by a determined young crime writer who is... Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:56:51 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/12/noughty-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... Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:25:16 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/2026/04/english-conversation-group/ Come along, practice speaking English and make new friends! Everyone is welcome - no registration required, just drop in. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:41:25 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/childrens-art-classes/ Join professional artist and experienced art teacher, Sue Mansour, for a series of after-school art classes. This term continues to build literacy skills through painting and storytelling. Children will create imaginative artworks inspired by characters,... Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:08:29 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/the-queen-s-nanny/ Marion Crawford, affectionately known as “Crawfie”, spent sixteen years as nanny to the young princesses Elizabeth and Margaret. Melanie Tait has constructed a superbly written, witty, insightful and poignant play examining the power, sacrifice, hurt and... Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:57:09 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/storytime/ Storytime is a warm and welcoming library session for young children and their caregivers. Tamariki and their whānau can enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes together while building early language and listening skills. It’s a wonderful way to share a love of... Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:58:56 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/death-cafe-onehunga/ Death Cafe is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death and help people make the most of their (finite) lives. A monthly group-led discussion about death with no agenda. All are welcome in our safe space to reflect on life’s... Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:57:51 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/crafternoon-session/ Come after school and join us for our fun and relaxed craft sessions, occasionally games, cooking and stem activities! Suitable for children and teens ages from 5 to 16. Some sessions may require registration. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:39:15 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/chess-club-warkworth-library/ Come along to Warkworth Library's weekly Friday chess club. Suitable for all levels of ability from beginners to skilled players. Recommended for ages 7 and up. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:42:42 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/2026/02/wa-takinga-paki-storytime-at-te-manawa/ Join our Storytime sessions where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special guests read captivating stories. Storytime is ideal for kids three to five years of age. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:19:37 EST