/rss/west-auckland-events/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 EST Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:18:14 EST en Umbraco http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/08/dundale-stream-community-planting/ Nau mai, haere mai! Join us at the Whau Stream to put native plants in the ground, which can: add stability to the stream banks absorb water in heavy rain provide a healthy habitat for our native birds and critters. Gumboots or sturdy closed-toe shoes... Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:02:38 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/08/english-conversation-club-te-manawa/ Looking to improve your English conversation skills and meet people in the Massey community? Join our English Conversation Club to build your confidence and practice speaking English in a friendly, relaxed environment and make new friends. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:40:13 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/rhymetime-glen-eden/ Rhymetime is a fun, free session including music, songs, movement, stories, games and finger rhymes. Our popular sessions are delivered by our librarians and occasionally guest authors. Ideal for children ages 3 - 5years old. These sessions are held... Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:19:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/08/ebook-group/ Each month a Libby book club item will be chosen, its guaranteed available and can be downloaded onto your mobile device. Share your thoughts with others through the Fable app, get book recommendations, track your reading and vote on book club picks. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:23:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/storytime-te-manawa/ Join our Storytime sessions where librarians and sometimes authors or other special guests read captivating stories. Storytime is ideal for kids three to five years of age. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:22:20 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/rhymetime-te-manawa/ Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for preschoolers and their caregivers. Suitable for ages 18 months to 3 years. Older preschoolers also welcome. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:22:09 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/wriggle-and-rhyme-te-manawa/ Wriggle and Rhyme promotes active movement and brain development for babies up to 18 months. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:21:55 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/08/leather-bound-journal-workshop/ Back by popular demand! Create your own beautiful leather bound journal to keep or gift, in this one-day hands-on workshop. You’ll learn traditional binding techniques and craft a personalised journal with a genuine leather cover, perfect for writing,... Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:56:36 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/08/printmaking-for-kids/ Get creative and a little bit inky in this 6-week afterschool printmaking adventure for 8-13 year olds with resident artist Julie Moselen. Children will explore the world of printmaking using drawing, layering and texture to create collagraphs and... Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:24:44 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/08/screen-printing-on-fabric/ Join visual artist Romina Ortega in a 6-week screen printing class and learn the fundamentals of this serial reproduction technique. This printmaking technique uses a mesh stretched on a frame as a stencil. The stencil can be generated with drawings,... Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:21:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/08/introduction-to-flowering-chinoiserie-painting/ Come and learn the centuries-old art of Flowering Chinoiserie painting, a European decorative style inspired by the opulence of East Asia. It features bold, whimsical bird and botanical scenes featuring trailing branches and vibrant blossoms like peonies... Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:02 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/digital-together-ranui/ Get support with Auckland Council digital services at Rānui Library. We will guide you to log into MyAuckland, show you the range of services available and help you navigate the platform with confidence. Get help with: Access to Council forms and... Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:30:53 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/digital-drop-in-ranui/ Need digital help? Every Wednesday (excluding school holidays) we offer digital help to support digital literacy. You are welcome to use our public computers or bring your own device in. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:39:58 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/stitch-and-chat-glen-eden/ Let's stitch knit, sew, craft, crochet, marcrame, create and CHAT!  Bring your own kit. Limited materials provided. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:40:21 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/braincharge-west/ 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... Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:04:47 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/wahi-korero-ranui/ Come along to practice and develop your Reo Māori. We have a selection of Māori games available, or you can catch up over a cup of coffee provided by our library staff. All are welcome! Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:18:22 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/storytime-and-craft-ranui/ Bring Tamariki along for a fun interactive storytime session followed by a craft activity. All welcome! Wed, 27 May 2026 14:31:15 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/rhymetime-ranui/ 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. Wed, 27 May 2026 14:25:07 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/wriggle-and-rhyme-ranui/ Wriggle and Rhyme sessions foster early literacy skills, promoting active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged 2 years and under. Wed, 27 May 2026 14:09:36 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/various-artists-all-the-forest-stands-with-you/ all the forest stands with you traces the entangled relationalities between the human and the more-than-human world. The exhibition brings together artists whose practices connect to a place where whenua, water, air and ancestral presence are not easily... Mon, 25 May 2026 09:15:40 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/code-club-avondale/ 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... Mon, 18 May 2026 14:58:48 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/chinese-cultural-club/ Presentations, singing, recitation, chess and 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, 14 May 2026 13:29:14 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/09/free-weekly-yoga-classes/ What to expect A friendly, one-hour Yoga Flow class designed to help you unwind, stretch, and build gentle strength. Each class includes: Centering breathwork and a short guided arrival Warm-up and accessible flow sequence Balance, strength, and mobility... Wed, 06 May 2026 14:28:06 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/harakeke-weaving/ Nau mai, haere mai ki te harakeke weaving at Te Atatū Peninsula Community Hub.  Come on over and get creative with us at our friendly and fun harakeke weaving roopu (group). Bring your own project and materials - whatever you’re working on! All... Fri, 01 May 2026 10:22:31 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/bilingual-rhymetime-waitakere/ Come along to our bilingual Rhymetime. 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 term time only, and does not run during... Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:08:08 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/wriggle-and-rhyme-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... Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:35:42 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/12/wriggle-and-rhyme-avondale/ 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:33:59 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/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/2026/03/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/2026/03/te-manawa-book-club/   Join us every month to discuss the pukapuka | books we've loved (and maybe not so loved)! We discuss a few books selected by a Te Manawa librarian and recomend other stuff we've read, so enjoy some snacks while you have some bookish korero with... Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:53:18 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/vaka-tautua-drop-in-at-avondale-library/ Vaka Tautua is a National ‘Pacific for Pacific’ mental health, disability and social services provider across Aotearoa. At the heart of their work is Nofo a Kāinga. Families caring for families, nurturing, protecting, and uplifting one... Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:08:40 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/book-chat-glen-eden-library/ Come join our friendly group where you can hear about good books from other keen readers and share books you have enjoyed. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month. Tea and coffee provided. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:54:03 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/01/knitting-circle/ Come and knit at Blockhouse Bay Library! Bring your own knitting needles and wool and join other knitters in these casual knitting group sessions. For all levels. Experienced knitters will be available to help. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:14:06 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/senior-digital-club/ Got any questions about using your electronic device? Need help with using social media? Or do you want to know how to navigate the World Wide Web? Are online applications troubling you? Come and join our Senior Digital Club, a safe space for our senior... Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:13:41 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/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/2026/01/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/2026/01/english-class-for-chinese-speakers/ Want to learn some basic conversational English? Our English class for Chinese speakers is aimed at beginners. They can learn in a safe space with others, making friends and practicing together. 初级英语学习班。 Class starts at 1pm on every Thursday, and finishes... Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:51:25 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/book-chat/ Do you love talking about the books you've read, or want to discover new books others in the community have enjoyed? Come and join our Book Chat group, where you can share your favourite reads, hear what others are reading, and make friends with our... Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:59:57 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