/rss/central-auckland-events/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 EST Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:20:46 EST en Umbraco http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/wild-streets-festival-of-play/ Welcome to the Wild Streets Festival of Play at Owairaka Park this Spring!  We'll be hosting a FREE day full of outdoor games and playful activities for all ages - parents and kids from toddlers to teenagers, everyone can join in! What's on... Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:59:24 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/group-admits-mistake/ How does a group form? The five Tāmaki Makaurau based artists in this exhibition were invited independently to make new artwork. They have all produced semi-fictional worlds that raise questions about authority, participation, and meaning. Each of these... Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:03:39 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/future-flowering/ Future Flowering - Aotearoa is a free floral exhibition bringing together 10 artists from across Aotearoa inside Auckland’s iconic Silo 6. A different kind of flower show, Future Flowering removes the competition, commercial briefs and traditional... Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:34:19 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/guided-tour-picasso-designed-by-paul-smith/ Join one of our expert Gallery Guides for a tour of Picasso: Designed by Paul Smith. Encounter the Blue and Rose periods, Cubism, portraits of family and friends, and more in the first solo exhibition of Picasso’s work in Aotearoa New Zealand in more than... Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:58:47 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/09/cabaret/ Berlin, 1929. Germany stands on the edge of an abyss. In the twilight of the Jazz Age, nothing is taboo at the Kit Kat Club, where boys, girls and everyone in between are living each day as if it’s their last. Caught up in a hedonistic whirl of sex and... Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:24:20 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/pops-pinball/ Auckland's biggest pinball machine is now live! Te Waitematā Station has been transformed into a giant, playable arcade game with in Te Komititanga. Step up to this four-player booth and control the flippers to play the building in real time. Work... Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:29:40 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/windows-of-imagination/ Windows of the Imagination brings to life 179 artworks created by Auckland tamariki during the construction of the City Rail Link. Inspired by bedtime stories, night lights and the power of imagination, this giant projection transforms the façade of Te... Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:08:20 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/summer-lawn-bowls-give-it-a-go/ Play summer bowls, come on, you know you've always wanted to! Yes! It is time you popped over to the Kohimarama Bowling Club to have a go at lawn bowls. FREE. Either pre-book to secure your spot(s) or just show up on the day. Participants must be minimum... Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:24:11 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/digital-seniors-tech-support-for-older-people/ Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device? Our friendly volunteers are available to provide you with FREE one-on-one help so you can build confidence using your phone, laptop, tablet or other device. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:54:52 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/gi-whanau-rides/ Looking for a fun, free activity for the whole family? Come along to GI Whānau Rides and discover the local cycleways around Glen Innes in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment. Whether you're new to riding, getting back on the bike, or already a... Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:30 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/our-ocean-wildlife/ Dive into the world of amazing sea creatures! Inspired by Our Ocean of Islands and the rich storytelling traditions of Moana Oceania, create your own colourful sea creature. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:15:03 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/auckland-art-gallery-kids-and-whanau-festival/ Join us at the Gallery for our free kids and whānau festival, a day of art, music, dance and hands-on discovery. Held across our free exhibition spaces, bring the whole whānau along for all-ages fun.  Our theme this year is ko au te taiao (I am the... Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:03:45 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/honouring-a-dance-creative/ Dr Carla Marja van Zon, ONZM 1952 – 2026. The late Carla van Zon was a dynamo in the arts in Aotearoa and the world. We acknowledge her extraordinary contribution to dance - from her start at her mother Boukje van Zon’s dance school, to studying dance at... Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:08:45 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/king-pin-knocked-out-exhibition-contenders-radio-heroes/ After the King Pin Curator Tour view more albums and scrapbooks from Dave Cameron's boxing and wrestling collection. Immediately following the themed curator tour, these sessions are not to be missed. This session focuses on boxing and wrestling albums... Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:28:50 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/king-pin-curator-tour-radio-heroes/ Join curator Kirsty Webb for a free guided tour of King Pin featuring; Ike Robin, Lofty Blomfield, Herbert Slade, Bob Fitzsimmons. The Radio Heroes: Ike Robin, Lofty Blomfield, Herbert Slade, Bob Fitzsimmons curator tour offers a deeper understanding of... Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:27:22 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/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... Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:51:05 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/live-day-flying/ Take flight for a day of fantastic flying fun at MOTAT! Take a tour of our Aviation Hall and get a behind-the-scenes look at our aviation collection with: guided tours activations arts crafts and more! There will be loads more going on around the museum... Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:15:31 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/weekend-cartooning-programme/ After 4 years away, we’re finally coming back to Auckland! We are taking over the Freemans Bay Community Centre on October 17th–18th with our biggest, most creative weekend camp yet. Think neon ninja light-painting, aerial scooters, J-Pop Market Day and... Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:21:17 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/strings-under-the-stars-2026/ Following two years of sold-out seasons, Strings Under the Stars returns for 2026, once again combining the beauty of live chamber music and the wonder of the night sky in a mesmerising experience presented by Te Whatu Stardome and Auckland... Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:00:00 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/stray-thoughts/ Stray Thoughts illustrates our connecting thoughts, dreams and memories as we journey through life. Linley Wilkinson uses hemp woven with a wool overlay to explore how these connections do not always take a straight path, instead becoming a tangled mass... Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:05:00 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/coexisting-reflections/ Coexisting Reflections brings together a series of abstract collage works and mixed-media paintings exploring the natural world. The exhibition celebrates the meeting of different materials and processes, exploring the ways they reflect, absorb and... Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:56:01 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/cementing-destruction/ This exhibition explores the hidden environmental impact of concrete through analogue photography and experimental photographic processes. By using concrete dust, limestone and wet concrete to create the prints, the material becomes part of the artwork... Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:42:11 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/09/te-ripo-o-te-moana-taonga-through-time/ Te Ripo o te Moana: Taonga Through Time brings together taonga Māori from the Museum’s collection in an exhibition exploring the richness and diversity of Māori creative practice. Featuring: whakairo rākau (wood carving) raranga (weaving) kōwhaiwhai... Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:37:26 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/exhibition-i-will-be-a-feast-for-all-that-hums/ Whai mai ki Te-Aitanga-a-Pepeke, te ao o Whiro-te-tipua. I will be a feast for all that hums is presented by Witching Hour, a collective of four Elam-educated artists: Madison Carroll Meiya Julian-Takahashi Angus Edwards Elise Sadlier. A feast for all... Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:55:34 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/intaglio-drypoint-on-tetra-pak/ This one-day workshop will introduce you to the possibilities of tetra pak! Explore the range of tone, line and texture that can be achieved with this accessible, versatile medium. You will learn how to create instant and surprising results by cutting,... Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:07:24 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/body-story-025/ Body Story 0.25(Xin Ji + Alistair Deverick) Drawing from Xin Ji’s debut solo work Body Story, this intimate gallery performance traces the journey of a body through moments where the emotional and physical collide. Performed with long-time collaborator... Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:45:39 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/dream-futures-screendance-now/ Dream Futures: Screendance Now(Dance Lens + Tempo Dance Festival) Come together to celebrate and send off Tempo Dance Festival in style with larger than life bodies and ideas, splashed across the iconic Academy Cinemas screen. Co-curated with Dance (Lens)... Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:37:25 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/fitting-in-karangahape-ggebi/ Fitting In: Karangahape GGebi (깨비)(Jang Huddle – Yunha Jang) A site-specific trail through Myers Park and Karangahape Road, channeling otherworldly beings and urban spirits! Contemporary dancers and community performers activate the city through movement,... Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:30:36 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/torua/ Tōrua (Movement of the Human) Follow the dancers. (Re)discover the city centre of Tāmaki Makaurau. Following sold-out seasons across Aotearoa, Tōrua returns to offer an intimate, cinematic and unforgettable encounter with dance, place and community.... Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:22:07 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/05/manahua-a-weavers-collective/ Manahua – A Weavers’ Collective is proud to showcase traditional weaving skills at the Maritime Museum. Join the group as they share their journey and weaving practice. Over the past two years at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (Māngere campus), they have been... Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:59:53 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/09/maungawhau-market/ We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Maungawhau Market - a vibrant new Sunday destination where great food, local produce, creativity and community come together at the exciting new Maungawhau Station! What to expect: Delicious food and... Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:43:44 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/09/first-light-australasia-s-largest-public-art-lightwall-returns/ Australasia's largest public art lightwall will once again illuminate Auckland's waterfront, with three leading wāhine Māori artists launching First Light - The Lightship's 2026/27 curatorial programme. The opening programme features new commissions by... Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:53:01 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/the-room-would-split-open/ Tempo Dance Festival presents The Room Would Split Open (Body Island). A body does not reorganise alone. Directed by Kelly Nash, The Room Would Split Open asks what care can do when it becomes physical, political and choreographic. Not softness.... Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:17:27 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/operamoth/ Tempo Dance Festival presents Operamoth (Ctenophora Co.). When do we hold things dear and when do we allow ourselves to let go? Contorted postures and lashing appendages permeate three bodies as they melt towards collapse. Against the backdrop... Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:04:04 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/tendrils-of-tomorrow/ Two of our exceptional tertiary dance institutions come together for one night only with original works by Matte Roffe, Sarah Knox with Third Year dancers, Horn's Out and Kerah McLean Duffy.  Performed exquisitely by third year cohorts from New... Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:58:36 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/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.Join... Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:48:49 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/king-pin-dave-cameron-s-boxing-and-wrestling-collection/ King Pin: Dave Cameron’s Boxing and Wrestling Collection explores the extraordinary archive built by Auckland collector, athlete and historian Dave Cameron. Over decades, he amassed photographs, scrapbooks and memorabilia documenting boxing and wrestling... Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:10:27 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/08/our-ocean-of-islands/ Our Ocean of Islands is a landmark exhibition bringing together the Indigenous knowledge systems and cultural practices of 24 Moana Oceania island nations, including Tangata Whenua and all 17 island nations with diaspora communities in Aotearoa. Developed... Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:11:42 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/full-fat-legend/ Comedy Legend Greg Davies is coming to Australia and New Zealand for the very first time with his stand-up show Full Fat Legend. Star of shows such as Taskmaster, The Inbetweeners, The Cleaner, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Man Down and Cuckoo, this is Greg’s... Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:21:00 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/08/onehunga-toy-library/ A not-for-profit, volunteer-run toy library, catering for children from around 6 months up to 8 years old. Members can borrow from a wide selection of quality toys, ride-ons, dress-ups, games, and puzzles. Its a budget-friendly and sustainable way to keep... Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:39:22 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/dinosaur-discovery-track-experience/ A highly immersive educational experience of awe-inspiring creatures from the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods between 200 - 66 million years ago! The track features 20 animatronic replicas of 15 different species that move and roar - created by... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:23:19 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/02/storytime-city-centre/ Come along to our popular Storytimes where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special guests read captivating stories. Storytime is ideal for kids three to five years of age. Sessions are 30 minutes and run during the school term only. Every... Mon, 18 May 2026 15:27:49 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/04/repair-cafe-central-city-library/ On the 3rd Saturday of the month, we host our collaborative Repair Café run by Repair Café Aotearoa NZ at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero Central City Library. What is on offer? Repairs and mending of clothing and textiles (no alterations), Repairs to small... Thu, 14 May 2026 13:16:16 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/05/lego-club-mt-albert/ LEGO Club is our weekly shared maker space. Come along and make some new friends, create awesome LEGO masterpieces in a safe fun environment. Use your imagination to build crazy and creative structures. This free play session runs every week, all... Wed, 13 May 2026 14:16:33 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/05/tamariki-time-mt-albert/ Join us for a free, fun Saturday morning session for pre-school children. Come along to dance, sing and share a story with us. Enjoy some fun action rhymes and cool times at your favourite library. For kids aged 2 and up. Bring the whole... Wed, 13 May 2026 14:11:37 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/04/fam-food-art-market/ From this edition onwards, FAM will land right in the heart of the month, with one Saturday each month dedicated to discovering local makers, street food, fresh produce and creative finds across the neighbourhood. Expect a colourful mix of stalls,... Tue, 05 May 2026 16:04:48 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/02/chinese-shared-reading/ 通过一篇短文，分享自己的想法，倾听他人的声音。 在交流中建立联系，发现真实的自己，探索更广阔的世界。 每月的第一和第三周六举行。 无需任何准备，欢迎加入！ Join us for shared reading and meaningful conversations in Chinese. No preparation needed! Fri, 01 May 2026 08:38:26 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/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-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/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-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/01/death-cafe/ Death Cafe is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death and help people make the most of their (finite) lives. An open, group-lead discussion about Death with no agenda or objectives. More of a discussion group as opposed to... Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:15:16 EST