/rss/west-auckland-events/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 EST Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:40:06 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/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/open-maker-session/ Come along and get creative with our 3D printers, vinyl cutters and much more! Minors must be accompanied. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:17:07 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/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/2025/11/digital-and-cv-support/ Free digital and CV support.  If you can't be seen in the hour our librarians can organise another time to see you. Our librarians are not tech or employment experts. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:56:25 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/kahurangiariki-smith-kai-a-te-taniwha/ Kahurangiariki Smith’s (b.1996 Te Arawa, Tainui, Takitimu, Horouta and Mātaatua) practice explores taniwha as relational presences rather than fixed mythological figures. In this exhibition, taniwha are depicted as forms that emerge in response to... Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:47:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/avtar-singh-i-just-like-to-draw/ Since starting at Māpura Studios five years ago, Tāmaki Makaurau-based artist Avtar Singh (b.1967, Te Awamutu) has amassed an immense catalogue of works. Singh’s predominantly drawing-based practice is one of commitment and persistence. Often starting... Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:26:18 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/ammon-ngakuru-telltale-a-dog/ In this exhibition, Ammon Ngakuru (b.1993, Ngāti Maniapoto, Te Roroa and Ngāpuhi) creates a space of ambiguity, where clarity and selectivity are purposefully rescinded. It is the first solo exhibition by Ngakuru that focuses on his painting... Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:04:41 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/knitting-group/ Pop along and knit for those in need. If you are not a knitter, bring along a pair of needles and we'll have you knitting up a storm in no time! Every Thursday, except Public Holidays. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:17:16 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/kauri-gum-kapia-photographic-exhibition-where-ancient-light-remains/ 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... Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:37:38 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/kauri-gum-kapia-history-talk/ Against the backdrop of a photographic exhibition, this talk begins by describing what kauri gum is. Māori uses for kauri gum and mythology is discussed before moving on to look at early non Māori contact with kauri gum. The beginning of the kauri gum... Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:37:25 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/your-job-know-your-right/ Your First Job: Know Your Rights (and Don’t Get Ripped Off!) Starting your first or new job can be exciting — but it’s also easy to feel unsure about what’s fair, what’s legal, and what your employer can (and can’t) do. This interactive workshop is... Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:32:24 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/little-bounces-with-kangakids-te-atatu/ Join Sherylee for a fun, active session where kids can play, move, and explore! KangaKids helps children grow confidence, creativity, and a love of healthy movement all in a playful, supportive environment. Books, Beatz & Bubbles runs first from 10:30... Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:36:59 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/caffeine-craft/ Join us at Caffeine & Craft! Whether you’re an experienced maker or just starting out, Caffeine & Craft is a friendly space to work on your own projects and connect with others. Enjoy a warm drink, a creative moment, and great company. Everyone is... Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:34:54 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/lego-club-glen-eden/ Calling all brick builders! Bring your construction skills and join in the LEGO building fun. Suitable for ages 5+ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:54:19 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/wriggle-and-rhyme-glen-eden/ Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme designed to promote active movement for children aged 2 years and under. Join us at Glen Eden Library to help stimulate development of your baby’s body and brain. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:53:11 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/kids-play-at-te-manawa/ A drop-in session for active babies and toddlers! Tamariki can play with toys and build early movement skills, while whānau and caregivers connect and catch up. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:55:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/11/whanau-friendly-exercise-class/ Join Matavaine each Tuesday in this exercise programme for high-energy classes that will make you feel great. Please bring along a non-perishable food item each week to support a local food bank. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:53:58 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/wriggle-rhyme-at-waitakere/ Wriggle and Rhyme is for parents/caregivers with pēpi and pangore / babies and toddlers. Enjoy active body movement to simple nursery rhymes and songs. Our sessions are filled with movement, music, and connection. Please note that this event is during... Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:57:24 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/bilingual-rhymetime/ Come along to our bilingual Rhymetime every Wednesday, from 10:30am to 11am. 中英文双语音乐律动适合, 0-5 岁儿童。 We will sing songs, tell stories, and dance about! Aimed at pēpi, pangore, and tamariki aged 0-5 years old. Please note that this event is during school... Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:56:26 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/taki-ruri-rhymetime-at-te-manawa/ Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their caregivers. \Suitable for ages 18 months to 3 years. Older preschoolers also welcome. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:19:54 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/kori-me-te-ruri-wriggle-and-rhyme/ Wriggle and Rhyme sessions foster early literacy skills, promoting active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged 2 years and under. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:31:17 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/12/wriggle-rhyme-avondale-library/ Join us at the Avondale Library for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions. These sessions are designed to get your pēpi moving actively to music and rhymes. Every Tuesday 10-10:30am during school terms. Free, and no registrations needed. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:30:28 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/chinese-cultural-club/ Presentations, Singing, Recitation, Chess & Table Tennis. Everyone is welcome to join. 俱乐部活动内容“入乡随俗”讲座、歌唱与朗诵、象棋和乒乓球 每周四上午 10:00–12:00Te Manawa 三楼 Kokiri 和 Ngatahi 礼堂免费参加，欢迎所有人 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:59:53 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/caffeine-and-craft/ Do you have a craft project you need help with or just want to be part of a crafting group? All are welcome, tea and coffee provided. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:28:15 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/board-game-afternoon/ Join us for a fun and relaxed board game afternoon! Play classic and modern games, meet new people, and enjoy a great time together. Term Time Only. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:04:34 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/sunday-story-time/ Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs, encouraging a love of books. Fun for the whole Whānau. Term time only. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:26:40 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/wa-pepe-baby-time/ Bring along your pēpi & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes, and tummy time. This is a great event for 1 month up to 16 months. Term time only. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:25:54 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/storytime/ Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs, encouraging a love of books. Great for kids aged 3-5 years. Term time only. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:25:01 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/rhymetime-new-lynn/ Bring along your tamariki & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes, dance, and more. This is a great event for ages 18 months to 3 years. Term time only. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:16:49 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/01/digital-drop-in/ These walk-in sessions are for people from all walks of life to ask questions about their digital devices, whether it be their phone, laptop, tablet, or iPads.  This session is not a class to teach, simply to ask any questions a digital device user... Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:04:20 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/new-lynn-chess-club/ Come along and learn how to play chess, practice your skills and make some new friends! Open to all skill levels, ages 8-14. Term Time Only. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:38:48 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/waipareira-whanau-support-centres/ Need help? Come down to one of our whānau supported centres, brought to you by Te Whānau o Waipareira! Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:36:51 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/2026/01/ranui-seed-seedling-produce-swap/ Join us at Rānui Library for our monthly Seed, Seedling & Produce Swap — a community initiative that brings together local gardeners, growers, and plant lovers to share, connect, and grow! Bring along anything you’ve grown or have spare — seeds,... Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:52:59 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/01/ranui-book-chat/ Connect. Discover. Get Inspired. Join the Rānui Book Chat! Love reading? Looking for a friendly space to share your latest finds or pick up new recommendations?Come along to Rānui Book Chat—a relaxed monthly meetup for book lovers of all kinds. What to... Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:20:18 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/code-club-at-avondale-library/ Run by Code Club Aotearoa.  Study club to learn introductory coding. Projects range from block-based programming to text based coding in Python, HTML, CSS and more. Programme runs during the school term. Children must be able to commit to all... Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:00:41 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/textile-tuesday/ Join Jill and other craftspeople in this relaxed craft group at Avondale Library:Wool spinning, knitting, felting, weaving and so much more! Bring your own project, browse new craft books and learn from others along the way. Community yarn and equipment... Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:45:27 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/10/wahi-korero/ Come and join us at Rānui Library to learn and practise Te Reo Māori through kēmu (games) and kōrero (conversation). Suitable for all ages & levels to join! This event runs every Tuesday (excluding school holidays) from 2pm - 3pm. Keep a lookout... Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:30:30 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/05/new-lynn-community-hub-seed-library/ Bring in a packet of seeds to swap, or pick up a packet of free seeds and donate back at a later date! Visit the library desk to register your interest. We would love donations of any seeds that are not illegal, noxious or invasive.  The seed... Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:15:02 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/10/good-friends-group/ Looking to meet some like-minded people? Join us over a cuppa every Tuesday morning for our friendly Good Friends Group. It’s a relaxed drop-in space to meet new friends, share stories, and connect with others in the community. No bookings needed – just... Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:23:30 EST