/rss/north-auckland-events/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 EST Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:40:52 EST en Umbraco http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/02/make-give-live/ Make, Give, Live is a social enterprise connecting people who want to use their knitting and crocheting skills to support the wellbeing of others in the community. All yarn and patterns are provided. The group is friendly and relaxed, and there is no... Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:04:55 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/the-joy-club-dark-dancers/ The Joy Club (Dark Dancers) is a group of people who share our love of music and dancing - in the dark! Yes that's right all the lights are off so you can dance with total freedom because no one can see you. Every Thursday we meet and dance our hearts out... Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:47:43 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/make-wooden-planter-box/ Create a beautiful planter box, perfect for displaying your favourite plants or special items. This 2-hour workshop is a great introduction to woodworking. You will learn basic skills and techniques while building your own planter to take home. A fun and... Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:31:05 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/performance-by-riqi-harawira/ Nau mai, haere mai pakeke mā! Come along to an incredible performance by Riqi Harawira! Riqi is a local award nominated Māori artist from a musical family, who makes soulful music that everyone can enjoy!  Follow Riqi on Facebook. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:26:11 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/making-the-most-of-peels-pulp-and-stems/ Food waste reduction workshop, making the most of peels, pulps and stems. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:12:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/school-holidays-albany/ Have fun at Albany Village Library these school holidays with these fun activities!  Tuesday 7 July | 10am-12pm Come along and enjoy poi making with The ReCreators - spaces limited. Tuesday 7 July | 6pm-8pm Learn about astronomy with telescopes... Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:49:24 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/introduction-to-transcendental-meditation/ Stress less, live more! Join us for an inspiring, free community presentation and discover a simple, effortless approach to reducing stress and improving your quality of life. You'll learn:  a simple breathing technique for immediate stress... Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:35:12 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/read-sip-reflect/ Slow down and enjoy a moment of calm at Read, sip, reflect - a shared reading session designed to nourish both your mind and spirit. Beginning with a soothing cup of tranquility tea, you are invited to settle into the present moment before immersing... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:05:01 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/school-holidays-birkenhead/ Celebrate Matariki and the school holidays at Birkenhead Library! Saturday 4 July to Sunday 19 July | Matariki Kākahu Design your own feather to add to our collaborative Matariki Kākahu display. Ask our friendly librarians at the front desk for... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:42:17 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/all-day-lego-club/ Come along to Devonport Library in the weekend and enjoy playing with LEGO all day! Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:24:08 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/school-holidays-mahurangi-east/ Come along and enjoy a range of fun school activities at Mahurangi East Library! Matariki Lantern Making Day | Tuesday 7 July, 10.30am - 11.45am (Betty Paxton Room) Celebrate Matariki by creating your very own lantern to take home. Using glass jars... Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:16:13 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... Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:28:03 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/term-3-art-programme/ Discover your creativity this Term 3 at Mairangi Arts Centre! Our exciting Art Programme offers something for everyone aged 5 and up, with classes designed for children, teenagers and adults of all skill levels. Whether you're picking up a paintbrush for... Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:38:34 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/july-school-holiday-art-programme/ Looking for a creative and engaging way to keep children inspired these school holidays? Our July School Holiday Art Programme is packed with hands-on fun for young artists aged 5-17 years. With a wide range of exciting workshops on offer, there's... Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:51:04 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/school-holidays-east-coast-bays/ Keep the kids entertained these school holidays with our fun activities! Thursday 2 July, 5.30pm - 6.30pm | Pōhutukawa: Author Talk with Maria Gill Retracing Nancy Wake: A wartime journey with Maria Gill Maria will share the fascinating research... Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:32:23 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/braincharge-north/ Specially created for adults, BrainCharge is all about building connections and supporting mental wellbeing. Our sessions are packed with fun, engaging activities that get you moving, thinking and feeling good. BrainCharge will help:  boost brain... Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:35:24 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/discover-your-whakapapa/ In partnership with Te Herenga Waka o Ōrewa and Hibiscus Coast Genealogy, this Matariki drop-in session invites those interested in exploring their whakapapa and family history, with a focus on Māori genealogy. Join others in a welcoming space to begin or... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:01:25 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/school-holidays-wellsford/ Manawatia a Matariki! Warm up your winter with our fun school holiday events and drop-in activities. Visitors can enter the ‘stars in a jar’ competition and try any of our fun Matariki activities. Colour and Create | Monday 6 July, drop-in activity... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:46:26 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/2026/07/out-about-winter-programme-rodney/ Get ready for a fantastic line-up of free winter activities coming to Rodney this season, with something for tamariki and whānau of all ages! Join us for: Nurture in Nature Junk Play Pop-Up Play - a trio of creative, open-ended play experiences that... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:27 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/school-holidays-with-auckland-council-pools-and-leisure/ Give your kids an unforgettable winter break filled with fun, adventure and new friendships at our Auckland Council Pools and Leisure School Holiday Programme! These winter holidays, we’ve lined up the perfect mix of cosy indoor activities, exciting... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:54:40 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/school-holidays-orewa/ Enjoy our fun school holiday activities!  Creating Creatures with Silk Clay | Tuesday 7 July, 3pm - 4pm Join us for a fun and creative air-dry silk clay workshop. Tamariki will be working with soft, colourful silk clay while designing and... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:53:05 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/school-holidays-takapuna/ Come and enjoy heaps of fun, free school holiday activities at Takapuna library! Sunday 5 July, 10am - 12pm | Popcorn and Movies Come watch a Kiwi family movie with us, while eating yummy popcorn! Tuesday 7 July, 10am - 11am | Waiata for Ukuleles Learn to... Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:47 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/school-holidays-warkworth/ Throughout the holidays, pop into the library for free, fun activities and events. Explore our books, enjoy in-library events or try a scavenger hunt. Monday 6 July, 10.30am - 11.30am | Story Adventures Live! Author talk and fun activities for tamariki... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:18:22 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/school-holidays-devonport/ Join us for an exciting selection of school holiday activities at Devonport Library! Aimed at school age tamariki, please note some events require booking to secure your place. If you have any quesions at all please don't hesitate to speak with the... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:32:22 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/east-coast-bays-community-planting-days/ Join Restore Hibiscus & Bays for our 2026 community planting days across the East Coast Bays on the North Shore, Auckland. From May through to August we have planting days happening at reserves across: Browns Bay Torbay Waiake Murrays Bay Rothesay... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:38:49 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/digital-seniors-tech-hub-takapuna/ Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device? Our friendly, police-vetted 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... Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:47:14 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/debbie-lawrence-i-woke-last-night-and-wrote/ Local sculptor Debbie Lawrence has created an intimate, clay-based exploration of memory, loss and love. Pairing poems from her mother's memory journal to deepen our understanding of a dementia mind. "How do you move forward into the future with a past... Tue, 19 May 2026 10:51:10 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/free-tech-help-for-older-people-albany/ 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... Mon, 18 May 2026 14:57:23 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/minecraft-club-helensville/ 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... Wed, 13 May 2026 10:48:28 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/minecraft-club-devonport/ Calling all gamers! Join us to dive into the world of Minecraft, meet new friends and build your skills. Bring your own device and login details. Open to tamariki and teens of all skill levels. Wed, 13 May 2026 10:47:34 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/02/braincharge-warkworth/ Join our fun brain fitness programme is designed to develop brain resilience and mental fitness. Sessions are one hour long, and combine a social component, games and activities to challenge the brain. BrainCharge is aimed at anyone who wants to improve... Wed, 13 May 2026 09:51:31 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/2026/03/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 and improve te reo. Everyone is welcome. Free tea and coffee. Games and crafts activities for tamariki. Nau mai te hapa!... Tue, 05 May 2026 09:31:14 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/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/2026/05/lego-and-duplo-club/ Calling on LEGO and DUPLO creators! Join the Helensville Library team for weekly challenges and creations. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:17:14 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/2026/07/dog-man-the-musical/ “You won’t regret saying yes to a youngster who begs you to take them to see this show.” - The Age. Based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey (Dog Man, Captain Underpants, Cat Kid Comic Club), Dog Man: The Musical is coming to the Bruce... Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:58:20 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/2026/03/brightside-spinners/ A friendly, welcoming spinning group for all abilities — come and spin some yarn, share a conversation or two, and enjoy a cup of tea. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:39:58 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/death-cafe/ 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, 20 Jan 2026 15:36:08 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/2026/01/let-s-sing/ Love to sing? Come join the fun! We’re a singing group for anyone who enjoys music, connection, and a good time—no auditions, just enthusiasm! Come along to hear some live music, learn more about the group, and see if it’s for you. If you enjoy singing,... Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:23:34 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