Sentinel – Seabirds of Aotearoa Exhibition

New Zealand Maritime Museum Corner Quay and Hobson streets, Viaduct Harbour,, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Aotearoa is the seabird capital of the world, home to about 90 species of the world’s seabirds. Just as canaries once warned coal miners of carbon monoxide, seabirds signal the declining health of our ecosystem. With the birds increasingly threatened by habitat loss and predators, Sentinel serves as an urgent call to action. Through science, …

STORYTIME AT THE MARITIME

New Zealand Maritime Museum Corner Quay and Hobson streets, Viaduct Harbour,, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Every Friday at 10:30am, the Maritime Museum runs FREE sessions exploring the stories of the sea. Your tamariki will be treated to tales of the high seas and can join in the fun with movement and song. Please note these sessions are aimed at preschool children. Older siblings are welcome. Groups of 5 or more …

Takurua Hauora: Waiata Time

Wellington Museum 3 Jervois Quay, Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand

Enjoy the sweet sounds of WOSOSI Choir as you explore the displays of Te Waka Huia Wellington Museum. Waiata Time is part of Takurua Hauora: Winter Wellness, an event series promoting health and wellbeing inspired by Sir Mason Durie’s Whare Tapa Whā model. Music does wonders for our wellbeing and sense of connection to each …

Food Truck Takeaway in Narrow Neck

Woodall Park Old Lake Road, Narrow Neck, New Zealand

Join us at Narrow Neck for a night of delicious takeaways! Indulge your taste buds at our diverse selection of food trucks offering a wide range of culinary treasures making this the perfect way to dodge the dishes and still get the best quality food out there. On the menu: Phong Nha Limited Double Dutch …

Sounds Fun For Kids | Suzy Cato, Loopy Tunes and Chanelle

The Tuning Fork 42 - 80 Mahuhu Crescent, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand

Sunday 18th August Doors 9:30am | Fun starts at 10:00am   Come and join Suzy Cato and friends at The Tuning Fork for SOUNDS FUN FOR KIDS for songs, stories and fun for your little ones from some of Aotearoa’s best children’s singer/songwriters and performers. We’re almost halfway through this 9 event series so grab …

The Secrets of Plants and Their Hidden Treasures

Wellington Botanic Garden 101 Glenmore St, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand

Join the Friends of the Garden for this walk to discover some of the herbal and medicinal properties of plants, both large and small, which are unseen by the naked eye. Meet below the playground for this 75 to 90-minute walk, which has one uphill section and ends in the Herb Garden. Meet below the …

Sunday Storytime | Takapuna

Takapuna Library 9 The Strand, Takapuna,, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Free morning of fun for you and your preschooler at the Bayview Community Centre on the North Shore. Proudly supported by Kaipatiki Local Board and Birkenhead Licensing Trust.

Whangaparāoa Music and Rhyme

Whangaparāoa Library 9 Main Street, Stanmore Bay,, Whangaparāoa, New Zealand

Rhythm & Beats is a fun and interactive 30-minute session for children aged 3-5 years old. The librarians will lead a varied programme featuring rhyme, songs, music, and movement

Experience Wellington and Win

Wellington Museum 3 Jervois Quay, Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand

Explore the hidden wonders of Wellington Museum, ignite creativity at Nōku to Ao Capital E, delve into the rich history of Cable Car Museum and reach for the stars at Space Place. How to play: Grab your copy of Pōneke Stamp Collector Map on the back cover of Wellington City Council's Winter edition of "Our …

Kaipatiki Winter Fun Preschool Play Bayview

Bayview Community Centre 72 Bayview Road, Bayview, Auckland, New Zealand

The Winter Fun Programmes organised for the Kaipatiki local communities have become somewhat of an institution in the area, with families looked forward to events specifically designed for them each year. KCFT have over the years collected together a huge range of educational aids, toys, physical challenge elements, that have given local children (and adults) …

Contemporary-Ballet Dance Class 9-12/13yrs

Empire Studios 2 Bond Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand

At Empire Studios we teach contemporary-ballet. This is a modern approach, fusing ballet, lyrical and contemporary disciplines, allowing younger dancers the opportunity to experience all three genres; The discipline of ballet, technique and feeling of lyrical, with the expression of contemporary. Ballet is a disciplined dance form, and is one of the world’s most popular …

Lincoln Envirotown: Cultivating a Sustainable Future Together

Blinc Workshop Lincoln University Campus, Canterbury, New Zealand

Join us for our next Vibe event where we are joined by Dave Fitzjohn from Lincoln Envirotown. Lincoln Envirotown is an environmental initiative based in Lincoln, dedicated to fostering sustainable practices within the local community. They engage residents through a variety of educational programs, workshops, and events aimed at promoting environmental stewardship. By collaborating with …