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Kooky Spooky Fun Day
2023-10-29 11:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Waikato Museum, 1 Grantham Street, Central Hamilton, New Zealand
We’ve got spooky kooky fun happening down at Exscite for Halloween!
Come along for a magical day of crafting, stories, and some special events. These no-scare activities will be running between 11am and 4pm. Full schedule announced soon.
Costumes are encouraged, with spot prizes for best dressed.
Goodie bags kindly supported by the Friends of Waikato Museum.

Haunted Library
2023-10-28 18:00 - 22:00 | Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po, 10 Bath Street,, Levin, 5510,, New Zealand
Every Halloween, books come alive to haunt the library! Will you make it out alive?
Behold Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō transformed into a terrifying place of scares, as you enter the realm of horror fiction come to life! Keep your wits about you as you travel through various book worlds, seeing friends become monsters, safe places become perilous dangers, and try to make it out unscathed! Survival not guaranteed!!
Beginning in the Youth Space, courageous participants will be taken through a twisting path by guides that winds through all areas of the library, and (hopefully) end up alive and well at the Main Entrance.
“Fright Sessions” start from 6.00pm – for families and younger children
“Terror Sessions” start from 8.00pm – for older children (recommended 12+)
Each session runs for approximately 15 minutes and has a maximum limit of 20 participants – session priority will be given to pre-purchased ticketholders.
If the experience becomes too frightening, staff will be available to remove affected participants.

Ticket Information
0800 BUY TIX (289 849) – Ticket Outlets
Group of 4: $16.58 each ($15.00 + $1.58 fees)
Single Admission: $5.12 each ($5.00 + $0.12 fees)
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 6:00pm Fright Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 6:15pm Fright Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 6:30pm Fright Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 6:45pm Fright Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 7:00pm Fright Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 7:15pm Fright Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 7:30pm Fright Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 7:45pm Fright Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 8:00pm Terror Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 8:15pm Terror Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 8:30pm Terror Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 8:45pm Terror Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 9:00pm Terror Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 9:15pm Terror Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 9:30pm Terror Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 9:45pm Terror Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 10:00pm Terror Session

Halloween at the Village: Festival of Frights
2023-10-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Howick Historical Village, 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand
Howick Historical Village’s ‘Festival of Frights’ is back!
Explore the grounds after dark, lit up and decorated for All Hallows’ Eve. Beware of fiendish and frightening villagers lurking along the way…
Come in costume for a chance to win prizes, or come as your best spooky self. Brew a ghoulish potion or make an old-fashioned lollipop! Trick-or-treat your way through the streets and follow the ‘Riddle Route’ trail to learn about creepy Victorian Halloween traditions.
With food trucks, a gelato cart, games, face-painting, the sweet shop and crafts, this will be a spooktacular evening not to be missed!
Book tickets now if you dare…
Admission: adult $25, child $15. Limited door sales, booking is highly recommended.

Xs Small Rave Tamariki Slime-tacular Halloween Party
2023-10-28 16:00 - 19:00 | 74 Karangahape Road, 74 Karangahape Road, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Get ready for a gooey good time at the Xs Small Rave Tamaki Slime-tacular Halloween Party, as part of the K’ Road freakout Halloween celebration.
Our favorite DJ, Fergus Waveforms, will be spinning spooktacular beats that will keep the whole family moving and grooving.
Dive into a world of slimy adventures with fun slime-themed activities and crafts.
Join us on October 28th, from 4pm to 7pm, at the SMALL RAVE Dance Hall, 74 Karangahape Road for a slimy, spooky Halloween celebration that’s perfect for the entire Whānau.
Free event (Does not need a ticket)
Make sure to check out the rest of the Karangahape Road festivities, including trick-or-treating at participating shops!

Mt Eden Village Family Halloween Party
2023-10-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Essex Reserve, 3 Ngauruhoe Street,, Mount Eden, Auckland, 1024, New Zealand
The family friendly event that is Halloween in Mt Eden Village returns for its 14th ghostly year at Mt Eden Village on Sunday 29th of October 2023, with free entertainment and activities for kids of all ages. Come along in costume and get your ghoul on with spot prizes, creepy craft, fortune telling, graveyard tunes and so much more from 12 – 2pm.
Warning: you’ll be sure to have a frightfully good time and leave without a scare in the world
Get dressed up as your most wicked Halloween creature, be it a witch, a bat, a zombie or even a dementor, and head to Mt Eden Village and take part in the fun with some of Auckland’s best actors and theatre makers.
Activities include:
Cast a spell – help the naughty Egor cast witchy spells with the strangest and most unbelievable of ingredients.
Crafty madness – make your very own creepy Halloween craft to take home with Crewellini the Craft Witch.
Fear factor – taste the food (if you dare) prepared by Mazui Majo the fiendish food witch
Uncanny future – have your fortune told by the hysterical and the uncannily accurate Freakella the Fortune Witch.
Look & listen – groove and mash to haunting mixes and have a zombie make-over by the transformation Transylvania witches.

Monty Mornings with LEGO®
2023-10-25 10:00 - 2023-12-29 12:00 | Westfield Manukau City, Cnr Great South and Wiri Station Road,, Manukau City,, Auckland, New Zealand
Grab a free coffee* and catch up with your parent friends, while Monty the Monkey entertains your under-fives with colouring, crafts, and more. It’s the best way to have coffee group without the mess!
Plus, we’ve teamed up with LEGO® DUPLO® so your kids can play with thousands of bricks each time, creating and connecting anything their imagination can think of.
Monty Morning is on the last Wednesday of every month from 10am – 12pm in Centre Court.
Westfield Plus members can also enjoy a free coffee* at each Monty Morning Session.
*Terms and conditions apply. See in-centre for more details. LEGO, the LEGO logo and DUPLO are trademarks of the LEGO group. ©2018 The LEGO Group.

Wed 25 Oct 2023, 10:00am–12:00pm
Wed 29 Nov 2023, 10:00am–12:00pm

Hōtoke Winter Fun Tamariki play
2023-10-24 09:30 - 11:00 | Bayswater Primary School Hall, Roberts Road, Bayswater, Auckland, New Zealand
Hōtoke Winter Fun Tamariki Play is back every Tuesday (including the school holidays).
These FREE, casual attendance sessions are the perfect way to keep little ones active and make new friends during the cold & wet months, as well as a great opportunity for parents to have a hot drink and chat.
Caregiver supervision is required, and parking is available.
Thanks to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for their support.
WHEN
Tuesday 11 July 2023
Tuesday 18 July 2023
Tuesday 25 July 2023
Tuesday 1 August 2023
Tuesday 8 August 2023
Tuesday 15 August 2023
Tuesday 22 August 2023
Tuesday 29 August 2023
Tuesday 5 September 2023
Tuesday 12 September 2023
Tuesday 19 September 2023
Tuesday 26 September 2023
Tuesday 3 October 2023
Tuesday 10 October 2023
Tuesday 17 October 2023
Tuesday 24 October 2023

Make Days at the Maritime
2023-10-20 10:00 - 14:00 | New Zealand Maritime Museum, Corner Quay and Hobson streets, Viaduct Harbour,, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Drop into the Maritime Museum every Sunday to make and take home a free, whānau-friendly craft.
Create a masterpiece that makes a splash, and paint yourself a vibrant watercolour whale.
Free with Museum Entry

Paskong Pinoy NZ
2023-10-20 08:00 - 17:00 | New Lynn Community Centre, 45 Totara Avenue,, New Lynn,, Auckland, 0600
Lets celebrate Christmas the Filipino way! If you miss the sights, sounds, and flavours of home during the holidays, now is the perfect time to reminisce and remind ourselves why the way Filipinos celebrate Christmas is unmatched anywhere in the world.
Join us for Paskong Pinoy NZ for caroling, parol-making and storytelling on the 25th of November 2023 at New Lynn Community Centre.

Cheeky Monkeys
2023-10-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Marlborough District Libraries, 15 High St,, Blenheim, Auckland, 7201, New Zealand
Join us at the library for a fun and creative session for children under five years old.
Each session includes stories, songs and a simple fun craft!
No need to register, just come along and join in!

Children's Butter Making
2023-09-27 11:00 - 2023-10-08 15:00 | Howick Historical Village, 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland Council presents the 2023 Auckland Heritage Festival with the theme of Peace, Love and Protest. We are proud to be a part of this event and present Children’s Butter Making.
Experience the daily chores of the past at Puhi Nui and churn your own butter to take home.
Session times:
Wed 27 Sep, 11 am–3 pm
Sun 1 Oct, 11 am–3 pm
Wed 4 Oct, 11 am–3 pm
Sun 8 Oct, 11 am–3 pm

The Letterpress: Children's Workshop
2023-09-27 11:00 - 2023-10-05 23:30 | Howick Historical Village, 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland Council presents the 2023 Auckland Heritage Festival with the theme of Peace, Love and Protest. We are proud to be a part of this event and present The Letterpress: Children’s Workshop.
Check out the working historic printing presses at Howick Historical Village. Make a poster using letter stamps and colour pencils.
Learn More.

School Holiday Fun at the Village | School Holidays
2023-09-25 10:00 - 2023-10-08 16:00 | Howick Historical Village, 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand
Discover the ways of the old days in demonstrations and hands-on activities with costumed Visitor Hosts.
Wash Day: Tuesdays 11am
Butter Making: Wednesdays and Sundays 11am-3pm
The Letterpress | Children’s Workshop: Thursdays 11am
Crafts & outdoor games: everyday
Feed the chooks: everyday at 10:45
Admission: adult $15, senior/student $12, child $7, child under 5 free.
No bookings required. Open 7 Days 10am-4pm.

AUCKLAND PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA-APO: TOY STORY IN CONCERT
2023-09-23 14:30 - 15:30 | Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre, Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland Central, 1010, New Zealand
Toy Story answers that question with a fantastic fun filled journey, viewed mostly through the eyes of two rival toys Woody, the lanky, likeable cowboy, and Buzz Lightyear, the fearless space ranger. Experience the beloved Toy Story in Concert, featuring a screening of the ground-breaking complete Film with Oscar and Grammy winning composer Randy Newman’s musical score performed live by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Film is rated G for general audiences Unsuitable for children under six years old

Wellington Children’s Art Exhibition
2023-09-23 10:00 - 2023-10-07 17:00 | Wellington Museum, 3 Jervois Quay, Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington Museum is excited to host the 7th Children’s Art exhibition from 23 September-8 October.
Art for and by Wellington tamariki.
This year’s theme “what makes me unique?” has inspired tamariki aged 3-12 to be creative, considering their favourite hobbies, special talents, and whānau traditions.
All submitted artworks will be displayed at Wellington Museum.
This wonderful art display has been developed in partnership with Capital E and the Wellington Sakai Association and with special thanks to Wellington City Council and Embassy of Japan in New Zealand.
Donations appreciated

Sat 23 Sep 2023, 10:00am–5:00pm
Sun 24 Sep 2023, 10:00am–5:00pm
Mon 25 Sep 2023, 10:00am–5:00pm
Tue 26 Sep 2023, 10:00am–5:00pm
Wed 27 Sep 2023, 10:00am–5:00pm

Thu 28 Sep 2023, 10:00am–5:00pm
Fri 29 Sep 2023, 10:00am–5:00pm
Sat 30 Sep 2023, 10:00am–5:00pm
Sun 1 Oct 2023, 10:00am–5:00pm
Mon 2 Oct 2023, 10:00am–5:00pm
Tue 3 Oct 2023, 10:00am–5:00pm
Wed 4 Oct 2023, 10:00am–5:00pm
Thu 5 Oct 2023, 10:00am–5:00pm
Fri 6 Oct 2023, 10:00am–5:00pm
Sat 7 Oct 2023, 10:00am–5:00pm

Fantastical Holiday Fun at Butterfly Creek
2023-09-23 09:30 - 2023-10-08 17:00 | Butterfly Creek, 10 Tom Pearce drive, Auckland Airport, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
Prepare to be captivated by a world filled with some of the most extraordinary legends and creatures. Embark on a fantastical journey through our magical Mythic Creatures, encountering Dragons, Unicorns, Aliens, mesmerizing Mermaids, the legendary Kraken, and a host of other wonderous creatures.
After checking out our Butterfly Creek Kraken, don’t miss more Kraken antics with the “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken” at the movies these school holidays. We have some awesome arts and activities you can enjoy during your visit to Butterfly Creek, and be sure to complete our Kraken Quiz, with all entries going in the draw to win one of two fab Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken prize packs and movie passes.
As well as the arts and crafts, we’ve got lots to keep the kids entertained during the holidays including face painting and our amazing Flutterby Fairy visiting us on selected days. And don’t forget we have 9 exciting animal encounters every day so you can get up close with many of our animals including butterflies, reptiles, meerkats and of course our giant salt-water crocs!

Library game days
2023-09-21 13:00 - 18:00 | Upper Hutt City Library, 844 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt, 5018, 844 Fergusson Drive,, Upper Hutt, 5018, Australia
For Mental Health Awareness Week Five ways, Five Days, Activation and the Upper Hutt Library are providing a FREE Wellness event for Thursdays theme – Connect | Me Whakawhanaunga.
Head on down to the library with whanau or friends to play some board games, cards, or complete some mindfulness colouring in. If you do enjoy the board games aspect, don’t forget that you can hire out a variety of games from the library for you to enjoy in your own home!
Go in and check out what is on offer and take time to Connect | Me Whakawhanaunga

The Grumpiest Child in the World - Kāpiti
2023-09-16 10:00 - 2023-09-28 13:00 | Capital E, 4 Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand
Natalie Briddling is a world-class grump (according to her mum). Wanting to stand out, she’s hōhā with feeling average, ordinary and middling so she sets out on “probably the most amazing adventure ever!”
Her magical journey takes her down an awa, up a maunga, meeting strange and wondrous beings along the way. Characters who in the beginning frustrate and anger her might turn out to be new friends.
Proudly presented by Nōku te Ao Capital E’s National Theatre for Children, The Grumpiest Child in the World is an endearing tale of self-discovery based on Finegan Kruckemeyer’s international award-winning play.
Te reo Māori is thoughtfully peppered through The Grumpiest Child in the World, where the audience can enjoy learning new kupu with the performers. Delighting tamariki, whānau, and kaiako around the world since its debut in 2013, this show encourages tamariki to embrace their feelings and emotions and celebrate ordinariness and extraordinariness.
The 45-50-minute show can be enjoyed by any audience and is best suited for tamariki aged five to eleven years old.

16/09/2023 1:00 PM
26/09/2023 10:00 AM
26/09/2023 1:00 PM
27/09/2023 10:00 AM

27/09/2023 1:00 PM

28/09/2023 10:00 AM

28/09/2023 1:00 PM

Movie Night - The Super Mario Bros. Movie
2023-09-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Hibiscus Coast RSA, 43a Vipond Rd,, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa Peninsula,, Auckland, New Zealand
Come along to the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA for a family movie night, showing The Super Mario Bros. Movie!
The kitchen is open from 5pm for dinner and the movie will start at 6:30pm.
It’s a very casual affair, so bring your sleeping bags and/or something comfortable to curl up on.
Tickets are limited, so book your places early!
0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Ticket Outlets

Mission Possible
2023-09-15 11:00 - 2023-09-22 23:30 | Capital E, 4 Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand
Join Agent Ali on top secret missions at Capital E’s PlayHQ. Through physical play movement and creative storytelling, your little one will be helping Agent Ali solve curious and fun mysteries!
This is a 30 minute session suitable for ages 3+.
Sheltered pram parking and family-friendly bathrooms.
Donations appreciated.
Mission Possible is part of our weekly E Tipu E Rea programme. See the other activities on our website.

Fri 15 Sep 2023, 11:00am–11:30am
Fri 22 Sep 2023, 11:00am–11:30am

Children's Monster Book Sale 2023!!!!
2023-09-15 09:00 - 2023-09-16 18:00 | Taranaki Toy Library, Taranaki, 524A Devon Street East,, Fitzroy, New Plymouth, 4312, New Zealand
Taranaki Toy Library is holding the popular annual book sale! Packed full of quality secondhand books suitable for ages 0+ to 13 years. Come and join us for this wonderful event and support Taranaki Toy Library in their fundraising efforts. Grab yourself a bargain! Eftpos available!

Fri 15 Sep 2023, 2:00pm–6:00pm
Sat 16 Sep 2023, 9:00am–1:00pm

14th Hamilton Girls’ Brigade
2023-09-14 18:00 - 2023-09-23 19:30 | Scots Presbytarian Church, 32 Vardon Rd, Te Rapa, Hamilton, New Zealand
Girls’ Brigade is a not-for-profit youth organisation that provides a fun, interactive and varied programme for girls within our communities aged 5 – 18 years old.
Girls’ Brigade is an international Christian organisation based around the social, physical, educational and spiritual growth of girls and young women in New Zealand.
14th Hamilton Girls’ Brigade, in Te Rapa, Hamilton, hold their programme weekly on a Thursday night during school term.
Our weekly programme encourages girls to develop a range of physical, social, educational and spiritual skills which will empower them to be confident, caring and contributing members of society.
Girls are encouraged to develop self-management and leadership skills as they work within their own age group and across the ages.
We strive to provide a caring, supportive, inclusive environment for all girls and their families.
Check out our website for our contact details. We’d love for you to join us!

Science Jam
2023-09-14 11:00 - 2023-09-21 11:30 | Capital E, 4 Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand
Join Science Jam with Professor Inventus for wild wonderment and baffling brainstorms in PlayHQ and learn about the wonders of the world.
This is a 30 minute session suitable for ages 3+.
Sheltered pram parking and family-friendly bathrooms.
Donations appreciated.
Science Jam is part of our weekly E Tipu E Rea programme. See the other activities on our website.

Thu 14 Sep 2023, 11:00am–11:30am
Thu 21 Sep 2023, 11:00am–11:30am

'The Barbie Collector' Exhibition
2023-09-14 10:00 - 2023-10-08 17:00 | Wellington Museum, 3 Jervois Quay, Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington Museum becomes like a ‘Barbie Dreamhouse’ with temporary exhibition The Barbie Collector featuring close to 500 Barbies and Kens owned by one of New Zealand’s biggest Barbie collectors, Patsy Carlyle.
The Barbie Collector shines a short – but bright! – spotlight on the social history of Barbie, noting how this iconic doll has changed across time. Everyone knows Barbie, but now you can meet Patsy too.
Patsy is a ‘proud westie’ who lives in a house in Helensville nicknamed ‘the pink palace’, with over 1600 boxed Barbie dolls and 400+ freestanding dolls. She began collecting Barbie in the nineties and says, “It started as a bit of a joke to be honest, then it got a little out of hand.” She also notes, “the house was pink when we bought it.”
The Barbie Collector is also a portrait of Patsy Carlyle. “People that you least expect collect,” says Carlyle, who worked as an ambulance officer for Hato Hone St John Ambulance for forty years before retiring. After seven years of volunteering, in 1985 she became one of only six women then employed in Auckland as an ambulance officer. Patsy says, “They say people who collect things live longer.”
For Patsy, her collection has offered a fun alternative to the stress and seriousness of her job at Hato Hone St John Ambulance. “Half the fun is in finding the dolls.” She also loves the joy her collection brings to others. “I have so many stories to share!”
Step into the world of Barbie and Patsy’s impressive collection at Wellington Museum. The exhibition also features a digital photo series of the dolls by award-winning artist Yvonne Todd. Design your own Barbie at the craft station and make your Barbie dreams come true by taking photos in the life-size Barbie and Ken boxes.
Patsy collects Barbies,
We collect Wellington.
What do you collect?
The Barbie Collector – for a limited time only.
Free entry | Wellington Museum | 22 July – 8 October

Kia kaha ki te kōrero Māori / Give speaking Māori a go!
2023-09-11 09:00 - 2023-10-08 17:00 | ZEALANDIA Eco-Sanctuary, Waiapu Road, Karori,, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Practice speaking in te reo Māori as you explore the sanctuary with our te reo prompts.
As you explore the sanctuary, keep an eye out for wildlife and botanical signage and the te reo Māori prompt cards next to them.
The prompt cards contain some simple sentences in te reo Māori to practice while pointing out widlife and plants, or you could learn and practice saying some species names in te reo Māori.
Learning something new can be challenging and sometimes even a little awkward. In the vast peacefulness of the ngahere/forest, only the trees are listening – so kia kaha ki te kōrero Māori / give speaking Māori a go!
An extra resource will be available from the Visitors Centre with tips on pronunciation and some other words and sentences to try.

ELLERSLIE FAIRY FESTIVAL & PIRATE PARTY 2023
2023-09-10 09:30 - 12:30 | Ellerslie Village, 101 Main Highway, Ellerslie,, Auckland, Auckland, 1051
The Ellerslie Fairy Festival & Pirate Party is a fun, FREE family event for fairy and pirate fans of all ages. Dress up and come and meet our fairies, pirates and other magical characters as we transform Ellerslie’s main street. Plus, there’ll be face painting, amusement rides, bouncy castles, bubbles, fairy floss and much more! Our great Ellerslie Village cafes and shops will be open too.
If the weather needs to be cancelled due to weather, all updates will be provided on the event organisers website or page.

Free event.
Amusement rides are $6 each

CHINESE MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL CARNIVAL
2023-09-09 11:00 - 16:00 | Auckland Chinese Presbyterian Church, 25 Union Street, Auckland, New Zealand
The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Carnival is an annual celebration of cultural heritage and community spirit organized by the Auckland Presbyterian Church. The Event will be in Cantonese. It aims to bring together families and individuals from various backgrounds to cherish the significance of the Mid-Autumn Festival, fostering a sense of togetherness and joy.
The carnival is open to the public and is FREE to ensure inclusivity and participation from the entire community.
Free activities include:

Art and Craft activities
Spectacular Performances
Games
Food, delicious Chinese cuisine awaits!)
Body check

There will also be a Market Stall which you can purchase items from.
Free entry. Please bring money for purchases at the stalls.

THE CHUCKLE MONSTERS
2023-09-03 15:00 - 15:45 | Covert Theatre, 51 Mackelvie Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland, 1021, New Zealand
Join Big Red and the Chuckle Monster gang as they go on wonderful adventures and learn about Improv.
Starring the Covert Juniors, this colorful show, filled with delightful music and dance is one for all those who are young at heart.

No audience member is brought up on stage, so you can relax and enjoy the show from the comfort of your seat.

Fun improv comedy that’s appropriate for all ages (from 4 years and up). Every month we have a different theme and EVERY show is different.
After the show, you can stick around for the Improv Test Drive – Every first Sunday of the month, an open workshop for everyone with koha entry. It’s your chance to ‘peak behind the curtain’ at the Covert and dip your toe into the wonderful world of improvisation.

DOUBLE TROUBLE | AUCKLAND MUSEUM
2023-09-02 10:00 - 2023-12-31 17:00 | Auckland Museum, Auckland Domain, Parnell, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
For the past year, ‘Peter’, one of the world’s rarest, most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons, has captured the imagination of visitors to the Museum. Now Peter is being joined by Barbara, an even larger female T. rex with an incredible survival story of her own to tell.
Get ready for double trouble in a world-first of prehistoric proportions. Witness history in the making as Peter and Barbara make their duo debut in Te Ao Mārama South Atrium – the only place you can see an adult male and female T. rex on display together.

FREE, on daily until the end of 2023.

VECTOR LIGHTS FOR AUCKLAND CLIMATE FESTIVAL 2023
2023-08-31 18:30 - 2023-09-11 23:55 | Auckland Harbour Bridge, New Zealand
Vector Lights will light up in the Auckland Climate Festival colours alongside the World Wildlife Fund Whale Tales show in support of climate change, sustainability, and marine conservation.

The four colours of Auckland Climate Festival take inspiration from a geologist’s sampling of the earth, uncovering the layers.

They’re represented by:

Yellow: Te kōhauhau | Atmosphere

Blue: Te wai | Water

Pink: Te kiko | Flesh

Brown: Te whenua | Earth

Powered by a mix of leading technology, including solar, battery and peer-to-peer systems, Vector Lights transforms the Waitematā as a guiding light toward a smart energy future.

The show plays every 15 minutes from 8pm until midnight.
