/rss/north-auckland-events/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 EST Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:30:35 EST en Umbraco http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/matariki-celebration-evening/ Celebrate Matariki at the library! We’re bringing the spirit of the Māori new year to you with a night of culture, community and connection.What to expect: experience cultural performances get hands-on with fun crafts share delicious kai with old friends... Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:47:59 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/healthy-winter-living-prevention-and-wellbeing/ Winter can bring challenges to our health and wellbeing. Join us for an informative health talk.  Discussion including: common winter illnesses managing long-term health conditions social connection and mental health community services and... Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:45:10 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-birkenhead/ Celebrate Matariki and the school holidays at Birkenhead Library! Saturday 4 July to Sunday 19 July | Matariki Kākahu Design your own feather to add to our collaborative Matariki Kākahu display. Ask our friendly librarians at the front desk for... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:42:17 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/all-day-lego-club/ Come along to Devonport Library in the weekend and enjoy playing with LEGO all day! Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:24:08 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-mahurangi-east/ Come along and enjoy a range of fun school activities at Mahurangi East Library! Matariki Lantern Making Day | Tuesday 7 July, 10.30am - 11.45am (Betty Paxton Room) Celebrate Matariki by creating your very own lantern to take home. Using glass jars... Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:16:13 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/july-school-holiday-art-programme/ Looking for a creative and engaging way to keep children inspired these school holidays? Our July School Holiday Art Programme is packed with hands-on fun for young artists aged 5-17 years. With a wide range of exciting workshops on offer, there's... Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:51:04 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-east-coast-bays/ Keep the kids entertained these school holidays with our fun activities! Thursday 2 July, 5.30pm - 6.30pm | Pōhutukawa: Author Talk with Maria Gill Retracing Nancy Wake: A wartime journey with Maria Gill Maria will share the fascinating research... Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:32:23 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/soft-toy-sleepover/ Bring a toy (not one that needs to be at home at night) along to our storytime and craft session at 3pm on Thursday 9 July. You can also drop it off during opening hours on Thursday 9 July. The toys will spend the next two nights at Helensville Library... Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:19:56 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/braincharge-north/ 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... Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:35:24 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/junior-ranger-explorer-walk/ Join your Auckland Parks Ranger for an exciting opportunity to explore, learn and discover the wonders of our fascinating park environments. Become an Auckland Parks Junior Ranger and dive into fun, hands-on activities in nature! Who can join: Junior... Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:27:21 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/raranga-harakeke-a-special-flax-weaving-workshop/ Learn the art of raranga (weaving) using harakeke (New Zealand flax) and create your own putiputi (flower) taonga. This hands-on Matariki workshop celebrates Tupuānuku, one of the nine whetū stars of Matariki, through the careful and respectful use of... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:23:45 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-wellsford/ Manawatia a Matariki! Warm up your winter with our fun school holiday events and drop-in activities. Visitors can enter the ‘stars in a jar’ competition and try any of our fun Matariki activities. Colour and Create | Monday 6 July, drop-in activity... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:46:26 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/out-about-winter-programme-east-coast-bays/ Get active indoors this winter at East Coast Bays Leisure Centre! We're bringing a fantastic free programme of activities to the community across multiple sessions. Join us for: Winter Wild Festival of Play with Open Fort Circus in winter with... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:09 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/out-about-winter-programme-orewa/ There's plenty to keep the whole whānau busy this winter at Ōrewa Community Centre! Our free programme is packed with a huge variety of activities across multiple sessions. Look forward to: Parkour with Flow Academy Messy Play Kiwi Bubble Soccer Circus... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:01 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/old-macdonald-had-a-farm/ Old MacDonald has minded the farm and nearby ngahere for decades, and all that time, the animals of the farm and forest have been at odds. Who really belongs on this whenua? When an interloper shows up and tries to take the farm for himself, mammals and... Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:58:13 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/our-place-in-the-stars-talk-and-telescope-viewing/ Join the Auckland Astronomical Society for an inspiring journey through the universe with Niven Brown, Treasurer and Outreach Coordinator of the Auckland Astronomical Society and Trustee of Te Whatu Stardome. In this interactive presentation, Our Place in... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:00:05 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/2026/07/school-holidays-orewa/ Enjoy our fun school holiday activities!  Creating Creatures with Silk Clay | Tuesday 7 July, 3pm - 4pm Join us for a fun and creative air-dry silk clay workshop. Tamariki will be working with soft, colourful silk clay while designing and... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:53:05 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-takapuna/ Come and enjoy heaps of fun, free school holiday activities at Takapuna library! Sunday 5 July, 10am - 12pm | Popcorn and Movies Come watch a Kiwi family movie with us, while eating yummy popcorn! Tuesday 7 July, 10am - 11am | Waiata for Ukuleles Learn to... Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:47 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-warkworth/ Throughout the holidays, pop into the library for free, fun activities and events. Explore our books, enjoy in-library events or try a scavenger hunt. Monday 6 July, 10.30am - 11.30am | Story Adventures Live! Author talk and fun activities for tamariki... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:18:22 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-devonport/ Join us for an exciting selection of school holiday activities at Devonport Library! Aimed at school age tamariki, please note some events require booking to secure your place. If you have any quesions at all please don't hesitate to speak with the... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:32:22 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-albany/ Have fun at Albany Village Library these school holidays with these fun activities!  Tuesday 7 July | 10am-12pm Come along and enjoy poi making with The ReCreators - spaces limited. Tuesday 7 July | 6pm-8pm Learn about astronomy with telescopes... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:30:42 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/paper-crafts-takapuna/ Get creative at Takapuna Library’s monthly paper craft session! Enjoy a relaxed, hands-on workshop where you’ll try a different paper craft each month. For ages 14 to 140! Free to join, no registration required. Our first craft in June is bookbinding. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:14:19 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/digital-seniors-tech-hub-takapuna/ Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device? Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, laptop, tablet or other... Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:47:14 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/05/meditation-group/ Join us for a peaceful and grounding meditation session led by Haresh Manglani, an experienced Alternative Healer and Mentor for Personal Growth. Beginners and all ages welcome! Haresh will guide you through a meditation designed to bring harmony and... Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:42:08 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/2026/06/community-planting-days-hibiscus-coast/ Join Restore Hibiscus & Bays for our 2026 community planting days across the Hibiscus Coast. From May through to August we have planting days happening at reserves across Red Beach, Gulf Harbour, Silverdale, Orewa, Army Bay, Whangaparāoa and Hatfields... Thu, 28 May 2026 08:46:29 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/doc-edge-festival-2026/ Welcome to Doc Edge 2026 - a documentary festival like no other! 75 films, 12 immersive projects, 1 industry event. And an Oscar®-qualifying awards ceremony. Doc Edge is the home for storytelling that changes your world, and the Asia-Pacific centre for... Tue, 26 May 2026 08:37:36 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/debbie-lawrence-i-woke-last-night-and-wrote/ Local sculptor Debbie Lawrence has created an intimate, clay-based exploration of memory, loss and love. Pairing poems from her mother's memory journal to deepen our understanding of a dementia mind. "How do you move forward into the future with a past... Tue, 19 May 2026 10:51:10 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/03/free-tech-help-for-older-people-albany/ 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 to learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, laptop, tablet or other device. Find us in Albany... Mon, 18 May 2026 14:57:23 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/matariki-planting-te-herenga-waka-o-orewa-marae/ Bring your whānau and join Restore Hibiscus & Bays and Te Herenga Waka o Orewa for a special Matariki planting day! Together we’ll be planting native plants to help restore the marae grounds, riverbank and awa, continuing the regular restoration mahi... Thu, 14 May 2026 08:38:39 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/04/minecraft-club-helensville/ Come and show off your own builds, join in a co-operative adventure and chat about all things cubed. You'll need to bring your own device with Minecraft already installed. You can get some help with setup before or after the club. There will be a lot of... Wed, 13 May 2026 10:48:28 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2025/02/braincharge-warkworth/ Join our fun brain fitness programme is designed to develop brain resilience and mental fitness. Sessions are one hour long, and combine a social component, games and activities to challenge the brain. BrainCharge is aimed at anyone who wants to improve... Wed, 13 May 2026 09:51:31 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/05/digital-seniors-hub-devonport/ Are you a senior who would like some free support with your digital device? Bring your device along to a Digital Seniors hub to learn at your own pace with one-on-one help from our friendly volunteer coaches. No need to book, just turn up! Wed, 13 May 2026 09:29:44 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/04/kids-time/ Kids under six and their grownups are invited to join the Helensville Library staff for stories, songs, and rhymes.  Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:17:09 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/05/lego-and-duplo-club/ Calling on LEGO and DUPLO creators! Join the Helensville Library team for weekly challenges and creations. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:17:14 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/04/crafternoon-children/ Join the Helensville Library team to learn new skills and practice existing ones. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:39:46 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/04/crafternoon-adults/ Bring along a portable craft project and join fellow crafters for a chance to socialise and share. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:37:57 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/03/whangaparaoa-library-book-club/ Whether you’re a lifelong reader or simply enjoy a good story, our library book group is a welcoming place to share your thoughts, hear new viewpoints, and celebrate the joy of reading. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:45:18 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/04/hibiscus-coast-writers/ Join a friendly community of local writers for inspiration, discussion, and support. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:32:38 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/02/korean-book-chat/ Korean speakers share your favourite reads, hear what others are reading, and make friends with our enthusiastic readers for adults. 여러분을 버켄헤드 도서관 독서모임에 초대합니다 .책 읽는 것을 좋아하시나요 ?좋은 글을 나누고 싶으신가요 ? Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:19:14 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/sunflower-social-art-club/ Explore your Creativity and develop your art skills. Bring your favourite art project and supplies and work alongside others in a friendly social group. Everyone, from beginners to practiced artists are welcome to come along. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:58:33 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/02/coffee-cake-and-conversation/ Join us at the library for a delightful gathering over coffee, engaging conversations, and an opportunity to forge new friendships with fellow members of your community, intended for individuals aged 60 and over. We can't wait to meet you there! Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:46:47 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/02/shore-knitters/ Join this friendly group to connect with others, make friends and work on your knitting in a sharing environment. Enjoy a free tea or coffee too. Children accompanied by an adult can join after 3pm to learn knitting. Everyone is welcome! Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:44:03 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/02/blind-date-a-support-group-for-blind-and-low-vision-kiwis/ Hosted in partnership with Blind Low Vision NZ and Birkenhead Library. Come along to Blind Date, a friendly monthly support group for people who are blind or have low vision. It’s a chance to connect with others in your community, share experiences, and... Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:24:00 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2025/02/make-give-live/ Make, Give, Live is a social enterprise connecting people who want to use their knitting and crocheting skills to support the wellbeing of others in the community. All yarn and patterns are provided. The group is friendly and relaxed, and there is no... Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:17:03 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2025/02/community-singing/ Do you love singing in the shower? Join us to sing songs you know and love in a friendly, supportive setting. No audition, no experience needed, just turn up. Please bring a koha for our song leader. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:14:46 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2025/12/north-shore-signers-club-birkenhead-library/ Our meet-ups are designed for Beginner and above users of New Zealand Sign Language. Join our meet-ups to practice signing and meet NZSL community! Please be respectful of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing participants when speaking by following the club... Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:28:37 EST