/rss/east-auckland-events/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 EST Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:30:42 EST en Umbraco http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/brainy-babies/ A fun session of music and play to stimulate your toddlers brain! Join us for action songs, finger rhymes and play. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:08:45 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/world-embroidery-day/ Celebrate World Embroidery Day with The East Auckland Embroiderers' Guild.  Guild members will be working on their embroidery projects, answering questions and helping people try their hand at embroidering a few stitches of their own. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:07:33 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/08/we-read-auckland-book-parade/ We Read Auckland is back! We would love our Tamariki to celebrate what they have been reading. Take part in our book parade! Come along dressed as your favourite character and tell everyone a little bit about the book. Add your recommendation to our... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:01:17 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/maori-cultural-games/ Join Rangiatea for an insight into Māori Cultural Games! We have a great morning planned! 10am - 10.30am: Single poi participants will learn the basic movements and techniques of using a single poi, while exploring its traditional Māori origins and... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:37:33 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-botany/ Bring your imagination and come along with your friends and whānau to our free and fun-filled school holiday activities to celebrate Matariki! Matariki Challenge - Scavenger Hunt | Saturday 4 July - Sunday 19 July Mother star Matariki is hosting a hakari... Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:23:42 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/02/book-club/ Come along to Remuera Library and be part of our Book Club. Hear about some of the new books which have arrived in the library and share a review of a book you have liked. We always start with a cup of coffee and it is a great way to meet others. New... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:49:21 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/bloomsday/ Years after a brief, life changing encounter with an enchanting Dublin tour guide, Robert returns to the city, unable to forget the woman he let slip away. As memory and reality intertwine, younger and older versions of Robert and Cait retrace their steps... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:31:01 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/shakespeare-aloud/ Come along and experience the humour, intensity and joy of Shakespeare that keep his words alive and relevant 400 years after they were written. How it works: We sit in a circle and read the parts in ‘round-robin’ fashion. This is not intended to be a... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:03:56 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/toddler-time-flat-bush/ Join us each week for stories, songs and fun!  Suitable for ages 2-5. Visit our Facebook page for more information about our programmes. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:18:20 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/korowai-making-workshop/ Join us to design and weave paper kākahu, inspired by traditional Māori cloak-making techniques and patterns. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:53:19 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/tukutuku-panel-workshop/ Learn the meaning behind patterns like Purapurawhetu (scattered stars). Weave your very own star-themed panel - a lasting keepsake for you to take home. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:04:56 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/light-trail-activity-card-making-and-remembrance-tree/ Celebrate Matariki at the Glen Innes Light Trail with a special all-ages activity honouring connection, creativity and remembrance. Join us to create your own handmade cards or leave a heartfelt message on our remembrance tree - a space to reflect on... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:06:12 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/light-trail-activity-badgemaking/ Join us at Glen Innes Library during the Light Trail event to celebrate Matariki through creativity and connection. Drop in and design your own Matariki inspired badge using images and patterns inspired by the whetū, te taiao, whānau and your hopes and... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:03:10 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-flat-bush/ Enjoy our free fun school holiday activities at Flat Bush Library!  Matariki Themed Scavenger Hunt Come along anytime during the school holidays for a fun scavenger hunt. Saturday 4 July 2026, 2pm - 3pm | Kahoot and Chinese Snack Put your Chinese... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:44:37 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/fabric-of-play/ Come and create something special from upcycled materials and fabric. Delivered by The Fabric of Play. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:46:53 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/01/playdate-for-the-senses/ Sensory play for little explorers aged 0–2 years. Bring in your tamariki to Botany Library for a fun, hands-on play session designed to engage all the senses. Through touch, sound, sight and movement, your little one can explore and discover in a safe and... Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:32:27 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-pakuranga/ Matariki ki te rangi - make, create, explore! Enjoy fun and family-friendly activities at the library to spark curiosity and create lasting memories for the whole whānau. Suitable for all ages unless specified otherwise. Parental assistance and guidance... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:32:24 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/poi-making-flat-bush/ Poi twirl with beautiful rhythm, flow and movement. Come along to create your own colourful poi. From learning how to braid the yarn to making the pompom! Great for all ages. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:40:13 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/01/sinhala-and-sri-lankan-culture/ Explore Sri Lankan culture and language with Dr. Darshitha Samarakoon. Fun, interactive sessions introduce traditions, history, and Sinhala basics. Celebrate diversity and learning together! Free course for ages 7+. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:23:51 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/08/musical-offerings-4-incandescence/ Villani-Jamieson Duo presents Te Ao Trio! The saxophone is often associated with jazz, yet its expressive range extends far beyond a single genre. This programme explores the instrument's many voices, from the intimate lyricism of Bernhard Brumcke's... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:21:34 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/08/musical-offerings-5-triple-harmony/ Triple Harmony brings together pianists Matteo Napoli, Camila De Oliveira and Flavio Villani for an evening of dazzling six-handed piano music. Sharing a single piano, the trio explores a colourful programme filled with virtuosity, humour, lyricism and... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:21:29 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/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-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/01/board-games-for-adults/ Sit down, relax and enjoy a range of board games at Highland Park Library. Tea and coffee provided. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:49:30 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/art-demonstrations/ Experience an artistic journey with renowned local NZ artist Woodsy. Enjoy live painting demonstrations from beginning to end filled with expert tips and techniques. These interactive sessions encourage questions and discussion. Come to all three... Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:46:08 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/12/ocean-swim-series-bean-rock/ The Bean Rock Swim is a unique open-water swimming event. Organised as part of the New Zealand Ocean Swim Series, the event offers swimmers a rare opportunity to race around Bean Rock Lighthouse, one of Auckland Harbour’s most iconic maritime... Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:39:42 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/botanical-soda-workshop/ Join craft distiller Jill Mulvaney at Highwic for an exciting new botanical soda workshop. Learn to craft elegant, naturally fermented, zero-alcohol sodas using aromatic herbs, warming spices and seasonal fruit. Make several refreshing recipes to take... Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:13:40 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/05/braincharge-east/ 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 08:52:34 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/mahjong-club-for-beginners/ Learn to play Chinese Mahjong and sharpen your mind, boost your memory, enhance strategic thinking and reduce stress, all while having fun and socializing. A tutor will come and teach you how to play. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:40:34 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/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-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/05/wriggle-and-rhyme-flat-bush/ Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged two years and under. Join us for a free fun session that uses resources and music to support the development of your baby or toddler. Our... Mon, 18 May 2026 09:41:25 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/02/jump-jiggle-jive-pakuranga/ Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session featuring music, songs and rhymes (18mths - 3yrs).  Suitable for tamariki between ages 18mths - 3yrs and their caretakers. Sessions continue throughout year over the school holidays. Thu, 14 May 2026 13:46:38 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/05/highwic-up-close-house-tour/ Join us on the last Thursday of each month for a guided tour of Highwic to get up close and learn more about the lives of the pioneering Buckland family who lived at Highwic from the 1860s. The tour includes: a cup of tea information about the Carpenter... Mon, 11 May 2026 14:34:26 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/coal-range-baking/ Watch as our volunteers recreate traditional Victorian recipes as well as modern favourites on the Shacklock coal range in the Highwic kitchen, built in the 1870s. You might even get to taste the final product! No bookings required, though if you plan to... Mon, 11 May 2026 14:30:04 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/02/wriggle-and-rhyme-pakuranga/ Join Pakuranga Library for a fun musical programme designed to promote active movement. Suitable for tamariki between ages of 0-2 and their caretakers. Sessions continue throughout the year and over the school holidays. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:12:55 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/04/death-cafe/ At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to help people make the most of their (finite) lives'. A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of... Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:08:08 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/2026/02/storytime-at-pakuranga-library/ Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session of stories, songs and rhymes designed to inspire imagination and support literacy (2-5 yrs). Suitable for tamariki between ages 2-5 and their caretakers. Sessions continue throughout year over the school holidays. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:41:06 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/02/read-together/ Connect and have fun. Join in our shared readings, and enjoy a cuppa at Highland Park Library. All welcome, no preparation required! Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:38:04 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/02/scrabble-club/ Our Remuera Library Scrabble Club meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 10am till 12 noon. We are social, chatty and competitive.  Come along, meet others and play a good game! Sets are provided and so is coffee! It is best to... Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:54:04 EST