/rss/west-auckland-events/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 EST Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:19:15 EST en Umbraco 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/lopdell-film-festival/ The much-loved Lopdell Film Festival returns in 2026, bringing a vibrant programme of cinema, creativity and community to West Auckland. The festival offers a curated selection of films from Aotearoa and around the world, alongside special events that... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:59:08 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/herehere/ Herehere:  (verb) to tie up, bind, shackle, restrain (noun) a captive, a prisoner, the accused. Tāmaki Makaurau is often described as a meeting place - Tāmaki of a hundred lovers - a site of convergence and desire. It is also highly contested land, a... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:23:04 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/tasting-the-main-street/ Join us on a tasting walk along the main street of Avondale with Melissa Laing and Whau the People. Sample the wide range of great food on offer while joining a conversation about the future of everyday food in Aotearoa. Avondale’s main street is dotted... Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:50:28 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/western-line-explorer/ All aboard for the Western Line Explorer! Gather the whānau and discover Auckland’s Western Line like never before with this FREE choose-your-own-adventure by walk, wheel and train. Start at Henderson Station to collect your adventure map, pencil and AT... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:56:52 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/gently-loved-markets-just-kids/ Join us at Gently Loved Markets Just Kids! With a range of stalls selling preloved baby to kids': clothes toys accessories nursery items and more!  With a wide range of prices at the market its great for everyone's budget. Buying preloved is a... Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:01:22 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/wstarack-attack-volume-4-workshops-with-madfox/ Join W*ack Attack Volume 4 judge and international guest artist Maggie 'Madfox' Chen for an evening of movement, expression and community as she brings her unique approach to W*acking to Tāmaki Makaurau! Workshop schedule: 5.30pm - 7pm: Beginner... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:28:31 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/wstarack-attack-volume-4-battles/ The main event is here! W*ack Attack Volume 4 returns with high‑energy battles celebrating expression, musicality and community spirit. A day where dancers all come together to bring their flavour to the floor in three unique categories, each highlighting... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:23:52 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/board-games-club-glen-eden/ Join us for a fun, relaxed time of board games. A great way to meet people and try something new. Free and suitable for ages 16+. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:53:15 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/cosmologies/ Cosmologies brings together the work of Nikau Hindin and Naminapu Maymuru-White into an exhibition that generates dialogue shaped by the night sky. Across Indigenous knowledge systems celestial bodies are not distant matter but living presences, they are... Tue, 26 May 2026 10:48:30 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/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/2026/05/organic-gardening-sessions/ Get involved with myriad seasonal organic gardening activities. You’ll learn about: seed sowing and collection propagation growing veggies and herbs managing a pollinator garden pruning an established food forest building healthy soil. You can even... Tue, 19 May 2026 13:15:11 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/rhymetime-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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:18:31 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/2026/05/junior-and-intermediate-dodgeball/ Junior and intermediate dodgeball sessions are designed to introduce children (ages 5-13) to the sport of dodgeball as well as improve their skills while having fun. The general formula for our sessions includes: a quick and fun warm up instruction on... Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:08:43 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/2026/06/te-kapowai-dragonfly-workshop/ Dragonflies have a special meaning at Hospice West Auckland. A beautiful beaded dragonfly is given as a keepsake to every family who has lost a love one in our care, together with a copy of the Dragonfly - Te Kapowai verse. Join us at our next dragonfly... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:54:44 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/kia-puea-te-reo-playgroup/ Te Reo Māori immersed play for the whānau. Please bring a piece of fruit to share, nau mai haere mai! Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:55:44 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/2026/02/crafternoon-session/ Come after school and join us for our fun and relaxed craft sessions, occasionally games, cooking and stem activities! Suitable for children and teens ages from 5 to 16. Some sessions may require registration. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:39:15 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/wa-takinga-paki-storytime-at-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. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:19:37 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/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/2025/11/chair-fitness-wellbeing/ Join our free chair fitness and wellbeing workshops led by Jade and Amee, qualified health facilitators. This programme of workshops is for everyone aged 16-120. Learn gentle chair fitness and explore options for your wellbeing alongside Jade and Amee in... Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:25:14 EST