Rockshop Bandquest – Wellington Day 1

Sacred Heart College 65 Laings Road, Woburn, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Rockshop Bandquest is Aoteaora's live music event for Primary and Intermediate aged school students. In its fifteenth year, the programme annually hosts hundreds of young bands in venues throughout the country. Presented by the Wright Family Foundation, and powered by NZ Rockshop, the programme is run by RQP Group (Rockquest Promotions) - the team behind …

Carnivorous Plant Society – The Lizard Release Tour

ONEONESIX 116a Bank Street, Whangārei, New Zealand

Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to witness Aotearoa's greatest psychedelic experience at Whangārei's premier performance venue ONEONESIX. You will experience musical textures from throughout the world with particular attention paid to South America and South East Asia. Carnivorous Plant Society perform with live hand-drawn animations, vibraphone, trumpet, trombone, synthesiser, bass, drums, guitar and …

Rockshop Bandquest – Wellington Day 2

Sacred Heart College 65 Laings Road, Woburn, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Rockshop Bandquest is Aoteaora's live music event for Primary and Intermediate aged school students. In its fifteenth year, the programme annually hosts hundreds of young bands in venues throughout the country. Presented by the Wright Family Foundation, and powered by NZ Rockshop, the programme is run by RQP Group (Rockquest Promotions) - the team behind …

Friday Fun Night – Monthly Pool Party

Baywave Aquatic Centre Cnr Girven Rd & Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Gather your friends, let the neighbors know, and get ready for a splashing good time at Baywave's Friday Fun Nights! First Friday of every month, come down for a night of fun with friends and family from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. We'll have music pumping, waves waving, hydro-slide sliding, Aquaply playing and the bombing platform …

The Imaginarium

Aotea Centre | Aotea – Te Pokapū 50 Mayoral Drive,, Aotea Square, Auckland, New Zealand

Step inside a world where ideas aren’t just for thinking – they’re for living, breathing, dancing, and making. The Imaginarium is a one-day creative explosion for tamariki and rangatahi to explore, create, and play in a vibrant celebration of the senses. Explore our sensory discovery space, a whimsical world filled with textures, sounds, lights, and scents designed to awaken your senses and transport you into the …

International Hobbit™ Day 2025

The Shire's Rest Cafe 501 Buckland Road,, Matamata, Auckland, New Zealand

Celebrate International Hobbit Day at the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set with a magical event honouring the birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. Enjoy a festive evening of themed entertainment, food, and adventure in the heart of Middle-earth.

Cubbin Theatre: Sportsball

Cloisters Studio 2 Worchester Boulevard,, Central, Christchurch, New Zealand

Sportsball is the story of Tai, a young child with an active inner world and an active outer world. Tai loves playing and watching sports with his dad and he loves his big red ball. He can do lots of amazing tricks with his ball but when a game at a birthday party doesn’t go …

Paper Planet

Aotea Centre 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland Central, Auckland, New Zealand

Paper Planet is child-led, deeply involving and highly sensory, and sure to delight the whole family. Paper Planet is a universally accessible experience that families find inspiring and utterly captivating. Children and families are invited into a forest of tall cardboard trees and after exploring the space, they add to this strange and delicate planet using only paper, tape and their imaginations. Theatre …

Paper Planet

Aotea Centre | Aotea – Te Pokapū 50 Mayoral Drive,, Aotea Square, Auckland, New Zealand

Paper Planet is child-led, deeply involving and highly sensory, and sure to delight the whole family. Paper Planet is a universally accessible experience that families find inspiring and utterly captivating. Children and families are invited into a forest of tall cardboard trees and after exploring the space, they add to this strange and delicate planet using only paper, tape and their imaginations. Theatre …

Chocolate and Coffee Festival 2025

Viaduct Events Centre 171 Halsey Street,, Auckland Central, Auckland, New Zealand

New Zealand’s ultimate celebration of chocolate, coffee, and all things delicious returns to the Viaduct Events Centre! Enjoy two indulgent days with over 60 top artisan exhibitors, featuring everything from handcrafted chocolate to specialty coffee and gourmet treats. Whether you're a foodie, a coffee lover, or just after a fun day out, this festival is packed with samples, …

Looking Up!

Stardome Observatory & Planetarium 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand

Kids shouldn’t miss out on the opportunity to see the stars above Auckland simply because their bedtime is too early! Ignite a wonder of the night sky in your young ones with this indoor live planetarium tour of the planets, stars and constellations visible above Auckland on the day of your visit. This is the …

The Ultimate Kids Surf Camp #1

Moirs Point Camp 117 Estuary Drive, Mangawhai, New Zealand

OUR MOST POPULAR, 5 NIGHT, FUN FILLED ADVENTURE! The Ultimate Kids’ Surf Camp is an all-inclusive adventure designed to ignite your child's passion for surfing and create unforgettable memories. Tailored for kids aged 8 to 15, our camp offers a dynamic blend of daily surf lessons and a myriad of thrilling activities. From kayaking and …