/rss/south-auckland-events/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 EST Fri, 15 May 2026 22:28:18 EST en Umbraco http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/sign-language-workshop/ Ready to learn a new way to connect? Manukau Library warmly invites you to our Sign Language wokrshop. Discover simple signs, build communication skills, and open the door to a more inclusive world, learning the basics of sign language. Thu, 14 May 2026 14:06:44 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/emerging-artist-showcase-sounds-of-tamaki-makaurau/ Experience the up-and-coming star power of our youth at community venues and spaces across the region.Featuring artist alumni from Stand Up Stand Out (SUSO), an Auckland Council initiative that provides an important pathway in development for rangatahi.... Thu, 14 May 2026 13:37:43 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/fijian-masi-printing-workshop/ As part of the Tōia Hauora - A vibrant wellbeing series for adults, Fijian artist Joana Monolagi will showcase a range of creative techniques using masi (Fijian tapa cloth), combining traditional methods with contemporary materials. Participants will have... Tue, 12 May 2026 13:09:36 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/regional-park-planting-days-south/ Join rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks!  Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.  We'll meet you and take you to the planting site. Wear sturdy enclosed boots or shoes and... Mon, 11 May 2026 11:45:51 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/wastewise-workshop/ Come along to Manukau Library for a Wastewise workshop!  Learn how to make DIY eco-friendly laundry detergent. All materials provided. Booking essential, you can book at the library.  自制环保洗衣液 所有材料均已提供 务必提前预约 请到图书馆预约 Mon, 11 May 2026 09:44:24 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/09/climate-action-trail/ Looking for a fun, active way to get your tamariki outdoors and learning? The Climate Action Trail at Auckland’s Botanic Gardens is the perfect adventure! Walk, run or skip between stops in the beautiful Botanic Gardens while learning how to be a climate... Fri, 08 May 2026 14:03:58 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/book-chat-manukau/ Love books that inspire, amuse, or spark great conversations? Whether you're a lifelong bookworm or rediscovering reading, join us for a friendly chat over a cuppa and biscuits. Book Chat at Manukau Library meets Saturdays and centres around a new theme... Fri, 08 May 2026 11:25:46 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/relaxation-dancing-class/ Join our dance class, do exercise and keep fit to joyful music! 加入广场舞蹈，做运动，让我们在欢乐的音乐中锻炼身体, 保持健康! Do not need to book, just come and join us! Thu, 07 May 2026 09:26:12 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/pump-up-the-fun/ Join us for an afternoon celebrating bikes and community! Wheel over to the Māngere Bridge Pump Track for an afternoon full of fun activities for everyone. The local crew from Bike Māngere Bridge are organising an awesome range of activities for the whole... Wed, 06 May 2026 13:20:39 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/author-talk-paul-protheroe/ Paul, a retired postal worker and unionist, has published 3 books of poems and a book for Cambodian community. He will talk about his life, the challenges of writing and getting published and his affinity with South Auckland including Papatoetoe. Wed, 06 May 2026 11:27:30 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/yoga-on-the-lawn/ Slow down and connect with nature to celebrate Botanic Gardens Week. Join us for this relaxing outdoor yoga class with Reena. The class will be held on the lawn outside the Visitor Centre.  Open to all ages and abilities. Bring along a mat or towel... Wed, 06 May 2026 10:50:27 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/green-prescription-trail/ Botanic Gardens Week 2026 celebrates the health and wellbeing benefits of botanic gardens and arboreta, recognising the now undeniable truth that nature is medicine. This May, visit Auckland Botanic Gardens and experience the proven benefits first-hand... Wed, 06 May 2026 10:48:08 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/curious-curator-a-guided-walk/ To celebrate Botanic Gardens Week (18–24 May), join our curious curator, Barbara for a guided walk exploring some of the botanic garden’s most fascinating plants. This gentle, relaxed walk is a chance to slow down and connect with nature. Enjoy the... Wed, 06 May 2026 10:09:16 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/grow-your-own-microgreens/ Part of the Tōia Hauora – A vibrant wellbeing series for adults, join Dipen Hadiya 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... Tue, 05 May 2026 15:52:36 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/think-outside-the-box/ Join us every Tuesday for Think Outside the Box - a fun, hands-on after-school drawing program designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and develop creative thinking skills. Each week brings a new creative challenge: Week 1: Beyond Distractions... Tue, 05 May 2026 09:02:06 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/letterpress-printing-workshop/ You will be printing on an 1833 Albion printing press, using printers wood type, designing and printing a poster and calico tote bag of your own creation / design. Nothing to bring except your creative ideas. Aprons and materials supplied. It's enjoyable... Tue, 05 May 2026 08:32:56 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/gelli-print-workshop/ Join Josie and Stacey for a 3 hour, hands-on gel printing workshop at the beautiful Auckland Botanical Gardens.  You'll learn the basics of the magical medium of the gel plate, exploring layering, collage and textural play using found objects and... Tue, 05 May 2026 08:26:18 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/youth-expo/ Come along to the Youth Expo to discover opportunities, meet organisations and take your next step with confidence! Meet tertiary providers. Explore courses, study options and career pathways. Connect with the Election Team. Learn how to enrol and vote... Fri, 01 May 2026 13:42:13 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/clay-creations/ Join us for a fun and creative air dry silk clay workshop. Over eight weeks, children will learn different techniques for working with soft, colourful silk clay while developing their creativity and fine motor skills. Throughout the programme, they will... Fri, 01 May 2026 08:42:33 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/wriggle-and-rhyme-franklin-and-waiuku/ Wriggle & Rhyme is a community led programme that is delivered at Pukekohe and Waiuku libraries. The sessions are 30 minutes long and explore a variety of music that promotes active movement and brain development. The facilitator focuses on repetitive... Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:43:28 EST 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... Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:59:13 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/boys-club/ We’re launching a new library hangout space for our rangatahi tāne! Looking for somewhere to chill after school? Drop in, grab some snacks, and spend time with others in a laid-back, supportive environment. There’ll be space for games, activities, and... Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:06:30 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/girls-club/ We’re excited to welcome youth girls and takatāpui whānau to our new Girls’ Club - a safe, inclusive space to connect, share and support one another. This is a welcoming, safe space to relax, connect, and just be yourself. Whether you feel like getting... Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:48:17 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/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/2026/05/author-talk-theophila-pratt/ Join us for a morning with Theophila Pratt. Her biography, Unveiled is a powerful account of one woman's journey to overcome the trauma of the past and find her voice. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:35:03 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/musika-malie/ Karaoke evening for all youth across the motu to come together and celebrate NZ Music Month, Youth Week and Samoan Language Week. There will be great prizes, incentives and island refreshments. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:18:28 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/junior-drama-beginners-on-stage/ Our junior students can experience the joys of acting, foster self-expression and build their self-confidence. We offer engaging acting classes designed to encourage creativity, collaboration and spark the imagination. Through imaginative drama games,... Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:04:50 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/junior-art/ Children will explore a vibrant mix of artistic techniques including: painting printing sculpting collage and more. Each session encourages self-expression through the use of a wide variety of materials - think scissors, glue, paintbrushes, pencils,... Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:37:38 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/street-dance-classes/ Step into the world of hip hop and street dance with Projekt Team! Guided by our crew, each week you will explore a new style including hip hop, popping, locking, litefeet and krump. Schedule: Monday 4 May: POPPING with Sejoo HanMonday 11 May: HIP HOP... Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:30:30 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/flax-weaving/ Come and begin your harakeke journey! Learn the tikanga connected to harvesting, preparing and treating harakeke. Plus you get to create beautiful woven projects. What to bring: small tarpaulin garden gloves scissors old bath towel eight pegs bucket. We... Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:30:18 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/love-your-awa-stream-workshop/ Discover the magic of your local waterways at Love Your Awa - a hands‑on, nature‑immersive stream workshop designed to inspire, educate and connect. Join Whitebait Connection and Auckland Council Parks for a unique experience where streams come alive... Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:15:51 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/vessels-manurewa-pottery-club/ The art of forming vessels for functional use is one of humanity’s oldest inventions. Vessels have been essential for everyday food preparation, storage and liquid containment for over twenty thousand years. Throughout the centuries the ‘vessel’ has also... Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:24:33 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/paper-making-with-weeds/ Join us for a hands-on workshop where we transform common garden weeds into beautiful eco-friendly handmade paper! In this beginner friendly session, you’ll learn how to identify suitable plant fibres, process and pulp them. Then form unique sheets using... Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:17:38 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/drawing-from-life/ Discover the skill of observing and capturing real life subjects in our Drawing from life workshop.  Participants explore techniques for proportion, light, shadow and detail while strengthening focus and confidence. Suitable for beginners and... Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:10:12 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/intermediate-drama-main-stage-stars/ Our intermediate students can develop their acting skills, learn about characterisation and storytelling using: improvisation script reading imaginative drama games. Through script analysis, scene study and being introduced to key drama techniques,... Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:03:48 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/claytopia-pottery-for-teens/ This is a perfect opportunity for your teen to learn the basics of hand building pottery, while having the support of our tutor. This will give them the introduction to explore clay and develop their own unique style. Includes 5kg of clay and... Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:29:16 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/ceramic-critters/ Get creative with clay in this hands-on ceramics class designed especially for kids! Children will bring their ideas to life as they explore the fun of clay hand-building - shaping, sculpting and experimenting with texture to create their own 3D critters... Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:11:12 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/create-club/ Let creativity take the lead! Join us every Thursday for Create Club  a fun and inspiring after school art session designed especially for tamariki. Each week, young artists will explore different art activities, experiment with materials, and... Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:33:49 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/storytime-wa-takinga-paki-at-waimahia-clendon-library/ Join us each Wednesday for a joyful Storytime filled with laughter, imagination, and the magic of books. Our friendly librarians  and sometimes special guest storytellers bring wonderful tales to life in a fun and engaging way. Tamariki, parents, and... Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:32:52 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/pepe-at-waimahia-clendon-library/ Come along to Pēpē, a gentle and welcoming session filled with songs, movement, finger rhymes, and simple board book stories. It’s a special time to bond, play, and learn together in a relaxed and nurturing space. Perfect for Pēpē and preschoolers under 3... Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:30:14 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/digital-drop-in/ Need help with your personal device? Drop in to our sessions for one-on-one digital coaching with our tech-passionate librarians. Bring your device, ask some questions, and upgrade your confidence with day-to-day technology! Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:13:22 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/2026/01/family-history-help/ Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists on the last Friday of each month for this drop-in-session. From advice on getting started, help with breaking down brick walls in your research, information on... Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:26:58 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/06/mandarin-computer-class-at-manukau-library/ Mandarin Computer Classes help people learn the basic skills on how to use computer, smart phone, iPad and more. 中文电脑课帮助人们学习使用电脑,手机,iPad等基本技能. 介绍基础电脑操作, 上网, 发电子邮件及与图书馆相关的电脑知识等欢迎来电咨询, 不要预约。 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:24:35 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/01/manurewa-library-book-club/ Manurewa Book club welcomes new members.  We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:55:42 EST