/rss/north-auckland-events/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 EST Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:45:01 EST en Umbraco 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 Tai Chi fan movements.  This uplifting activation promotes rhythm, coordination, focus and teamwork, while strengthening whānau connection and... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:15:55 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 are play based, crafting and nature education, designed to connect you and your tamariki/moko with nature.  Activities are aimed at... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:12:23 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/minecraft-club/ Come and show off your own builds, join in a co-operative adventure and chat about all things cubed. You'll need to bring your own device with Minecraft already installed. You can get some help with setup before or after the club. There will be a lot of... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:30:24 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/kids-time/ Kids under six and their grownups are invited to join the Helensville Library staff for stories, songs, and rhymes.  Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:17:09 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/anzac-day-parades-and-services-2026/ Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, who have displayed courage and self-sacrifice serving our country. Check below for details of parades and services across the region: Central Auckland & Hauraki... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:10:25 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/crafternoon-children/ Join the Helensville Library team to learn new skills and practice existing ones. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:39:46 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/crafternoon-adults/ Bring along a portable craft project and join fellow crafters for a chance to socialise and share. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:37:57 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... Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:20:15 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/the-big-bike-film-night-2026/ The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission - bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you. Showcasing 2.5 hours of mesmerizing bike films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want - action, drama, humour and... Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:23:56 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/matakana-war-memorial-anzac-day-service/ This year the theme is 'The War Comes Home' - a reminder that wars affect those left behind - families and communities.   Our commemorative speaker Harley Norton Jnr will tell the story of Isabella Birdsall and her 40 year effort to remember her son... Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:55:58 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/community-corner/ Connect and chat with our local eco champions, Restore Hibiscus and Bays. Come along, ask questions and discover how you can make a difference locally. All ages are welcome to pop in and explore: interactive displays trap... Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:11:01 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/wriggle-and-rhyme/ Wriggle and rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged two years and under. Sessions are usually 30 minutes and only run during the school term. Christmas and summer holiday timetables may differ.... Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:57:30 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/mandarin-story-time/ Mandarin story time is a warm and engaging programme for children aged under five. Sessions are delivered in Mandarin, featuring stories, songs and rhymes that encourage early language learning and cultural understanding. All age kids, parents and... Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:43:37 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/storywalk/ Read and walk! Ōrewa Library will have their first StoryWalk® for the community to enjoy, to commemorate Anzac Day. What is a StoryWalk®? An outdoor picture book! Follow the story around the park and read along with your whānau and friends. The StoryWalk®... Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:19:33 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/the-glass-menagerie/ The Glass Menagerie is an intimate and quietly devastating portrait of a family living with hope, frustration and unspoken longing. Tom looks back on life with his fragile sister Laura and his fiercely determined mother Amanda. As memory softens and... Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:54:53 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/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.... Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:37:14 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/coding-club-at-east-coast-bays-library/ 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, 14 Apr 2026 14:33:10 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/tech-time/ Experience the exciting world of technology, featuring Sphero robots and 3D printing.  Code, pilot, complete challenges and have fun! This programme runs over six weeks. For ages 8+ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:09:54 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/special-anzac-film-screening-25-april/ 25 April is an innovative feature documentary created to bring the story of the New Zealand experience at Gallipoli to life for a modern audience through a reimagined world. Using graphic novel-like animation, 25 April brings First World War experiences... Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:44:41 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/mandarin-rhymetime/ Enjoy Chinese language and culture through music, stories and activities! 從音樂, 故事及遊戲中快樂學習中華文化 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:06:45 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/quiet-hour/ Join us at East Coast Bays Library for Quiet Hour. Lights will be dimmed and noise minimised to create a calm and welcoming environment for individuals who benefit from reduced sensory stimulation. Families, caregivers and community members are invited to... Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:36:46 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/2026/04/deep-mapping-how-painting-can-tell-stories-of-the-soul-of-place-by-janet-mazenier/ Janet Mazenier is a contemporary abstract artist based in Devonport.  This exhibition will comprehensively exhibit work from the last three years of her PhD research, accompanied by tools, notes and interview recordings.     Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:24:02 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/wriggle-and-rhyme-kori-me-te-ruri/ We are trialing a new session for Wriggle & Rhyme on Wednesdays at 10am. Please choose either 10am or 11am to attend. Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged two years and... Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:47:42 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/digital-seniors-free-tech-help-for-older-people-albany-village-library/ Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device? Our friendly volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, laptop, tablet or other device. Find us in Albany... Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:05:56 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/peninsula-weavers/ Join this group to connect with others, make friends, and work on your weaving in a relaxed, shared environment. Enjoy a tea or coffee while you create. All abilities are welcome to this friendly monthly weaving group. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:17:43 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/minecraft-club/ Bring your Minecraft loaded device and have fun making friends, sharing tips and tricks, and sharing your love of Minecraft at this after school Minecraft Club. This club is for children of any age; however, please be advised that they need a device with... Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:29:51 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/read-to-a-dog/ Introducing our Read to a Dog programme! Read to a Dog aims to help children with their literacy, self confidence, and self esteem. Reading to a dog is a lot less scary than reading to a human, and the dogs love it too! Close contact with a dog helps... Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:28:35 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/wriggle-and-rhyme-kori-me-te-ruri-orewa/ Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged two years and under. Babies, toddlers, parents and caregivers are welcome. Our children's programmes run weekly, during term time. No... Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:56:31 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/braincharge/ A fun and engaging brain fitness programme for adults to help stimulate brain function and memory processing through games and activities, in a supportive social setting. Each week focuses on a different topic which includes: word fun, mental math, recall... Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:25:22 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/english-exam-preparation-classes/ The free classes are offered and intended for those who cannot access other daytime classes because of work or other constraints. Great for those wanting to take PTE, IELTS or OET exams this year. Offering practice in conversational English and the skills... Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:52:15 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/brain-charge/ Give your brain a workout! Join our weekly Brain Charge sessions especially designed for older people. Engage your mind by solving stimulating puzzles and discussing curious problems. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:37:12 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/10/digital-seniors-free-tech-help-for-older-people-hobsonville-hub/ Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device? Our friendly volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, laptop, tablet or other device. Find us in the... Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:49:37 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/rhymetime-birkenhead-library/ Join our Rhymetime sessions with movement, songs, stories and bubbles! Suitable for ages 18 months to 3 years but all tamariki, parents and caregivers are welcome. Sessions are 30 minutes long and run during term time only. No bookings required – just... Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:35:15 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/braincharge-for-adults/ Give your brain a weekly workout at Kumeu Library's BrainCharge sessions. Each week focuses on a different topic to keep your brain interested and active. When:  2pm - 3pm on Tuesdays during school terms. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:34:10 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/02/dementia-friendly-sunday/ People living with dementia in the wider Warkworth community, and their carers, are warmly welcome to attend our Dementia Friendly Sunday session. These sessions will be a support network for people associated with dementia. Come for a cuppa and a chat in... Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:16:16 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/02/community-singing/ Do you love singing in the shower? Join us to sing songs you know and love in a friendly, supportive setting. No audition, no experience needed, just turn up. Please bring a koha for our song leader. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:14:46 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/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/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/2025/11/rhymetime-takapuna-library/ Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, stories and bubbles! Suitable for ages 18 months to 3 years but all tamariki, parents and caregivers are welcome! Sessions are 30 minutes long and run during term time only. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:26:18 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/09/the-korero-corner/ Takapuna Library warmly invites you to a space that supports your te reo Māori journey. Whether you're just starting out or already a fluent speaker, everyone is welcome to come together, connect, and grow in confidence. Bring your own resources to study,... Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:37:10 EST