/rss/south-auckland-events/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 EST Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:19:54 EST en Umbraco http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/school-holidays-nathan-homestead-pukepuke/ Nathan Homestead Pukepuke offers a fun, active and creative school holiday programme for tamariki aged 5–13 years. Our sessions are designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and keep kids engaged through hands-on experiences and exciting... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:18:20 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/braincharge-south/ 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 14:52:44 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/starry-night-matariki/ Celebrate Matariki and Kiribati Language Week with a programme full of creativity, learning and connection. From star‑inspired crafts to language activities and nature‑based discovery, each session invites tamariki to explore, create and grow. Monday 6... Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:25:17 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/school-holidays-manurewa/ Come and join us these school holidays for a bunch of fun Matariki themed school holiday activities! Monday 6 July, 10am - 11am: Origami Birds Tuesday 7 July, 10am - 12pm: The Fabric of Play Wednesday 8 July, 10am - 11am: Nature Collage Thursday 9 July,... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:14:13 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/out-about-winter-programme-manurewa/ Netball Manurewa is the place to be this winter, with a free programme of activities for the whole community across both the indoor hall and outdoor courts! Activities include: Give it a Go Days with Counties Manukau Sport - a chance to try a range of... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:22 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-papakura/ Come along and our fun school holiday activities! Monday 6 July, 1pm - 2.30pm | Fire and Emergency!  Bring your whānau along to Fire and Emergency’s fun session with kids’ Firewise activities, VR experience and colouring. Plus adult safety tips, free... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:42:48 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/school-holidays-mangere-bridge/ Enjoy fun school holiday activities at Mangere Bridge Library! Family Fun Saturday 4 July, 10.30am - 11am Saturday 11 July, 10.30am - 11am Saturday 18 July, 10.30am - 11am Join us for the exciting sessions that combine Storytime, Rhymetime, and Wriggle... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:33:17 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/pride-bookmark-crafting/ Craft your own pride-themed bookmarks at Papakura Library for Out on the Shelves 2026. Use our iPads (or bring your own device) and design your own bookmarks. We'll help you use digital design software (Affinity and / or Canva) and then craft them... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:16:04 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/exhibition-whenua-mai-whenua-atu/ Whenua Mai, Whenua Atu, explores the sacred, cyclical relationship between tangata whenua and the land, the continual exchange of life and death, giving and receiving. Whenua means both land and placenta, our first source of nourishment, later returned to... Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:12:35 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/starry-night-matariki-activities/ Celebrate Matariki with fun activities, make stars, weave, create special treasures, grow micro green plants and enjoy bright, colourful art inspired by the night sky! (For children 6 to 14 years old) Monday 6 July, 10.30am | Swirls of Light Create your... Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:14 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/deanz-repair-cafe/ Deanz repair cafe is a volunteer based service to repair, mend or fix broken items. Services include: Sewing - machine and hand sewing Electrical Clocks General repairs Leather repairs Tech support Bike repairs Knife sharpening and more! Open to... Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:22:03 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/guided-community-ranger-walks/ Ranger‑guided local park discovery walk Join our knowledgeable Community Ranger for a guided walk through one of the region’s most cherished natural spaces. This relaxed and engaging experience invites you to slow down, look closely and uncover the... Thu, 28 May 2026 09:05:49 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/map-the-matariki-stars/ Create your own map of the Matariki stars that you can hang up in your window letting you enjoy the stars even in the daytime. Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.  No booking required - just drop in to the Auckland... Tue, 26 May 2026 13:19:57 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/board-game-night-manukau/ Game night at the library! A relaxed weekly evening of board games, good company and a bit of friendly competition. From quick games to strategy favourites, there’s something for everyone - whether you’re a regular gamer or just curious to try something... Mon, 25 May 2026 11:02:52 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/learn-to-ride-classes-for-adults/ Auckland Transport is offering a series of adults learn to ride courses. Beginner classes for those who have never ridden a bike before and on the road classes for those looking at cycling more and driving less. Mon, 25 May 2026 09:38:10 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/kids-learn-to-ride/ Learning to ride a bike is one of those big childhood milestones and being part of that experience as a parent or caregiver is a thrill. Whether they're starting on a balance bike or making the transition to pedals, this course will teach kids aged 2–13... Mon, 25 May 2026 09:37:09 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/bike-maintenance-courses/ Our Bike maintenance course shows you what each part of a bike is and how it works. Learn what you need to do to maintain it so that you stay safe and get the most life out of your bicycle. Mon, 25 May 2026 09:36:44 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/the-golden-triangle-3-artists/ Featuring: Abigail Aroha Jensen Nadia Marychurch Robyn Stewart The base of the triangle goes from Kirikiriroa to Matakana Island and, in turn, these points are drawn upward, towards Waiuku. We find each of these artists at one of these cardinal... Mon, 18 May 2026 11:17:09 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/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/2026/02/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/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/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/2026/07/introduction-to-composting-workshop/ As part of the Tōia Hauora – A vibrant wellbeing series for adults, join Dipen Hadiya for a composting basics workshop. You’ll learn how three simple composting systems work and which one suits your home and garden best. We’ll cover traditional cold... Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:37:45 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/2026/06/whiria-te-tangata/ Join us over the Matariki period for this exhibition, workshops and other activities centred on the art of raranga techniques, both in traditional harakeke and other materials. Jane Wilks (Ngāti Tauaiti, Ngai te Rangi) will present pieces which use... Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:40:35 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/weaving-workshops-birds-and-stars/ Workshop 1 - Birds | Saturday 20 June: 10am - 12pm Learn to weave a manu / bird out of Harakeke while practicing Tikanga Raranga. Suitable for anyone with basic weaving skills. All materials provided. Workshop 2 - Stars | Saturday 4 July: 10am -... Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:55:46 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/community-classics-at-the-movies/ Join Auckland’s orchestra for our popular Community Classics across Tāmaki Makaurau! Celebrate cinema as the orchestra plays extracts from memorable movie soundtracks, including The Piano, The King’s Speech and Lord of the Rings, plus some special guest... Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:04:24 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/2026/07/matariki-kapa-haka-performance/ A special performance by Pukekohe Intermediate's Kapa Haka group to celebrate Matariki. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:11:39 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/2026/02/book-chat-sir-edmund-hillary-library/ Discover new books and authors. Do your enjoy talking about the books you have read? Join our lively group and meet others who are interested in sharing their reading. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:26:43 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/matariki-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 09:54:12 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