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TANIWHA
2025-06-26 18:30 - 2025-07-13 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Herald Theatre, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland Central, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Taniwha follows young Mereana and friends as they protect a taniwha from the urban development destroying its home.

With a score by award-winning composer Leon Radojkovic, invoking the spirit of 80s and 90s adventure flicks and Miyazaki anime, Taniwha is an audacious Aotearoa adventure for the whole whānau – a tale of courage, community, environmental guardianship, and fighting for what’s right.
Taniwha bursts onto the stage in vibrant technicolour, packed with live music, puppetry, and videography.
Suitable for anyone aged 5 and up.

Wairarapa Festival of Christmas
2025-06-27 - 2025-07-26 | Greytown Village, Main Street, Greytown, New Zealand
A month of festive cheer rolls into Wairarapa.

Greytown is getting ready for one of the country’s happiest mid-winter celebrations. The Wairarapa Festival of Christmas is an extravaganza blending northern hemisphere charm with Kiwi flair. The month of festivities includes lights, laughter, and fun for all ages. This year’s theme, ‘Christmas Carnival’, applies to events including a Light Up Tractor Parade, Illumination Night Walk, and Kids Circus School Programme. There are also street parties, house tours, live music, and fireworks.
The main street in Greytown provides the hub for many activities across the four weeks. It will offer twinkling lights, themed shopfronts, delicious street food, and live entertainment. The mid-winter Christmas magic will be enhanced by the promise of a special snow delivery, too. Get ready to have a cracker of a celebration.

Dragon Trainer Quest at the Sky Tower
2025-06-28 09:30 - 2025-07-13 18:00 | Skycity Auckland, 87 Federal Street, Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Prepare to take flight – let your little Vikings soar into the Sky Tower for school holiday fun!
How to Train Your Dragon, the live action movie is NOW in the cinemas and Sky Tower has started its Dragon Trainer Quest programme.
Complete training missions and give the kids chance to prove how fierce of a Viking they can be, all at the highest point of Tāmaki Makaurau!
Fly high with imaginations at the Sky Tower, where every child can become the next dragon trainer!

School Holiday Fun at Butterfly Creek
2025-06-28 13:00 - 2025-07-13 17:00 | Butterfly Creek, 10 Tom Pearce drive, Auckland Airport, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
Looking for an unforgettable family day out these school holidays?
Embark on an epic adventure with Myths, Monsters & Mischief at Butterfly Creek! Step into the world of magical creatures in our Mythic Creatures exhibit, then meet some of our real-life dragons—like the Bearded Dragon and Water Dragon. Get up close with legendary beasts, watch our cheeky otters and curious meerkats in action, and don’t miss the thrilling Croc Show at 1pm daily!
Kids can take on the Dragon Quest for a chance to win awesome How to Train Your Dragon prizes, plus there’s colouring stations, face painting on Fridays, and exciting animal encounters happening every day.
It’s the perfect mix of fun, learning, and adventure for the whole whānau—only at Butterfly Creek these school holidays!

Wharenui Harikoa
2025-07-05 10:00 - 2025-07-27 18:00 | The Civic, Cnr of Queen Street & 269-287 Wellesley Street West, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
In celebration of Matariki 2025, the nation’s woollen wharenui returns to her place of origin — Tāmaki Makaurau. Wharenui Harikoa, the world’s first crocheted wharenui, opens at The Civic in Auckland from 5 – 27 July – marking a powerful act of homecoming and aroha. Returning to her place of conception, creation and cultural roots is somewhat of an offering and a final gift to Aotearoa before she begins her international journey.
Created by artists Lissy (Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Kahu) and Rudi Robinson-Cole (Taranaki, Ngāti Pāoa, Waikato, Ngāti Tahu/Ngāti Whaoa), the wharenui was born from a vision gifted in 2018. Crocheted with vibrant neon wool, it merges traditional Māori practices with modern technology, bringing joy, colour and connection to Aotearoa.
“This whare is aroha made physical,” says Lissy Cole. “Stepping inside feels like entering the embrace of your kuia. It’s a deeply maternal, deeply Māori experience rooted in aroha.”
Presented by Auckland Live in collaboration with Lissy and Rudi, Wharenui Harikoa is a fully immersive, multi-sensory experience. Visitors are welcomed by karanga, drawn into the heart of the whare via a shifting soundscape created with taonga pūoro artist Libby Gray (Ngāti Rēhia, Ngāti Uepōhatu, Tama Ūpoko Ki Te Awa o Wanganui Me Ngāti Tūwharetoa anō Hoki) and musician Rewi McClay (Ngati Hine, Ngati Kahu). Lighting transitions from warm tones to pulses of fluro, guiding guests from the physical into the wairua realm.
Every detail is intentional – each colour in the whare is described and given a te reo Māori name and vibration that supports visual and audio accessibility. The experience invites stillness, dreaming and reflection. The whare welcomes all visitors, children and kaumātua to experience the aroha of Wharenui Harikoa.
Cost
Free
Entry is free with a ticket and donations are welcomed to support more free and low-cost events presented by Auckland Live in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Make Days at the Maritime Museum
2025-07-06 10:00 - 2025-07-27 14:00 | Corner of Quay and Hobson Street, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, 1140, New Zealand
Pom-pom Penguins
Every Sun in July, 10am – 2pm | Free with museum entry
Stay warm this winter by making fluffy pom-pom penguins! Inspired by our Into Ocean & Ice exhibition, brighten up the cold days with a soft, woolly friend. Perfect for all ages!

The Gruffalo
2025-07-09 - 2025-07-13 | Bruce Mason Centre, #1 The Promenade, Takapuna Beach, Auckland, New Zealand
Based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood…
After sell-out seasons across the world, including London’s West End & Broadway, The Gruffalo returns to Aotearoa for the first time since 2016!
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the classic award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the party mad Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
2025-07-13 - 2025-07-26 | Howick Little Theatre, 1 Sir Lloyd Drive, Pakuranga, Auckland, 2010, New Zealand
Vanya and Sonia have led quiet and uneventful lives while taking care of their ageing parents in their family home. However, their peaceful existence is upended when their glamorous movie-star sister Masha unexpectedly arrives with her much-younger boyfriend in tow and a plan to sell the house.
Insecurities and old resentments boil over in a weekend of wild costume parties, hilarious misunderstandings and unexpected romance.
This play contains language that may be offensive.
When
Thursday 17 July 2025
8pm-10.20pm
Friday 18 July 2025
8pm-10.20pm
Saturday 19 July 2025
8pm-10.20pm
Wednesday 23 July 2025
8pm-10.20pm
Thursday 24 July 2025
8pm-10.20pm
Friday 25 July 2025
8pm-10.20pm
Saturday 26 July 2025
8pm-10.20pm
Cost

Standard $33
Seniors $30
Students $19
Group bookings 10+ tickets $29 ea

July School Holiday | Abstract Art
2025-07-13 - 2025-07-27 | Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Wellesley Street East, Auckland City Centre, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Abstract? What is That?
Have you ever looked at the artwork and thought: What is that? Abstract art can be like that! Instead of illustrating something real, abstract artworks use lines, shapes and colours to express feelings or ideas.
Head to the Kids & Whānau Create area in Te Ātea | North Atrium to make your own abstract masterpiece.
Make a stamp that has simple shapes and lines on it. Use your stamp and the other stamps provided to make your own art.

Rhymetime at New Lynn War Memorial Library
2025-07-14 10:30 - 2025-12-08 11:00 | New Lynn War Memorial Library, 3 Memorial Drive, New Lynn, Auckland, 0600, New Zealand
Bring along your tamariki & enjoy a morning of music, rhymes, dance and more.
This is a great event for ages 18 months to 3 years.

Future Potters Club
2025-07-15 - 2025-08-19 | Studio One Toi Tu, 1 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Ignite your child’s creativity and let them discover the wonders of clay with Future Potters Club! In our weekly hands-on classes, your child will create imaginative creatures to scenes from a movie.
Designed to spark imagination, our classes offer a chance to make one-of-a-kind pottery while developing artistic skills.
Join us today!
Age : 6-12
Length : 6weeks
Class : 12 Max
Materials Included

4pm-5.30pm

Cost
Paid$185

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
2025-07-18 | Holy Trinity Cathedral, 446 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland, 1052, New Zealand
Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Auckland. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and The Beatles at Holy Trinity Cathedral – Auckland under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info

📍 Venue: Holy Trinity Cathedral – Auckland
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 30 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
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Programme
Beatles

Here Comes The Sun
Blackbird
Help!
Come Together
Yesterday
All You Need is Love

Queen

Love Of My Life
Another One Bites The Dust
I Want To Break Free
We Are The Champions
We Will Rock You
Radio Ga-Ga
Bohemian Rhapsody

Program subject to change
Performers: Kerr Taylor – String Quartet

Winter Lights - Enchanted Evenings
2025-07-19 - 2025-08-16 | Rainbow’s End, 2 Clist Crescent, Manukau City Centre, Auckland, 2104, New Zealand
Rainbow’s End enchanting Winter Lights are back and more magical than ever this winter!
Winter Lights at Rainbow’s End transforms the park into a dazzling winter wonderland. Step into a magical world, with all your favourite rides plus over 40 kilometres of sparkling lights winding through Gold Rush Town, the Log Flume Enchanted Forest, and the majestic Kidz Kingdom Castle.
Be sure to check out the Deep Dive Dodgems, an immersive driving experience on the ocean floor!
How do you experience the magic?
Enjoy all of the magic of Winter Lights with a Twilight Rides or Night Rides Pass!
Night Rides
Our 6PM-11PM Saturday evening session, suited for ages 12+

Kidz Kingdom is closed for our Night Ride sessions.
Saturday 19th July
Saturday 26th July
Saturday 2nd August
Saturday 16th August
Twilight Rides
Our 5PM-9PM family-friendly sessions have now ended for 2025.
You can still enjoy Winter Lights with Night Rides, suitable for ages 12+ on selected Saturday evenings.
ENTERTAINMENT
As well as thousands of fairy lights, check out some special Winter Lights entertainment during our sessions!
Night Rides
dj fr3quency – 6PM – 11PM
Our resident DJ will be spinning some tunes on Centre Stage during Night Rides!
WINTER FAIRIES – 5:45PM – 8:45PM
Say hello to our magical Winter Fairies who will be glowing throughout the park on Night Rides! Take some pics for the ultimate Winter Lights selfie!

Train Day at Kiwi North
2025-07-20 - 2025-08-17 | Kiwi North Museum, Kiwi House & Heritage Park, 500 State Highway 14, Maunu, Whangārei, 0179, New Zealand
For easy family fun look no further than Heritage Park, at Kiwi North. Located on 25 hectares of rolling farmland, forest and bush in Maunu, with views overlooking Whangārei, Heritage Park is always free for the public to enjoy. On the third Sunday of the month the park also comes alive for ‘Train Day’, a much-loved community event.
Catch a ride on a steam train, rumble through the bush on a tram, jump on a jigger, whizz around the miniature train track, or enjoy a nostalgic hayride across the open paddocks. At only $2.50 per ride, locals know that ‘old school fun’ is a recipe for success, and for those further afield, Heritage Park is the ultimate ‘Sunday drive’ destination.
Trains run 10am -2pm and tickets for the rides are purchased directly from the train stations at Heritage Park. Free parking is available at the Kiwi North Gate 1 and Gate 2 entrances, 500 State Highway 14, Maunu, Whangārei. Kiwi North is open 7 Days from 10am to 4pm. www.kiwinorth.co.nz

Hairy Maclary's Greatest Hits
2025-07-26 | Bruce Mason Centre, #1 The Promenade, Takapuna Beach, Auckland, New Zealand
Presenter Jackie Clarke

Est. running time one hour (Starts @ 11AM)

Join Auckland Philharmonia for Hairy Maclary’s Greatest Hits, a magical concert to captivate the whole whānau.
The effervescent vocals of Jackie Clarke, joined by Auckland’s professional orchestra and the National Youth Theatre Children’s Chorus, will bring Lynley Dodd’s stories of Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, and his adorable friends, to life through music and songs.
Accompanying the songs will be projections of Dodd’s delightful illustrations from her Hairy Maclary and Friends books.
Look out for Schnitzel von Krumm, Bottomley Potts, Zachary Quack, Slinky Malinki, Scarface Claw and more.
Don’t miss this spellbinding show celebrating New Zealand’s beloved canine icon!
Recommended for ages 2–10.

Cornwall Park Winter Scavenger Hunt
2025-07-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Cornwall Park, Greenlane Rd, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand
Event Details

Collect a scavenger hunt from Huia Lodge in Cornwall Park or print one at home. Use it to explore the park and discover some winter wonders.
This FREE self-led activity is suitable for the young and young at heart. Take your time and find a new wonder each time you visit the park or race your friends and whānau to see who can find them all the fastest.
The clues will lead you all around the park to eight different accessible locations. You will need to bring your own pen or pencil.
Cornwall Park gates are open from 7am-6pm in Winter, and the Huia Lodge is open from 10am to 4pm.
Sunday 1st June to Sunday 31st August

The Snowball Express July 2025
2025-07-27 | Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui Region, New Zealand
Step back in time and travel in style aboard the Glenbrook Vintage Railway’s Snowball Express – a special one-day return journey to Mt Ruapehu and Ohakune. Hauled by heritage diesel locomotive DBR1254, this nostalgic rail trip takes in dramatic landscapes, iconic viaducts, and offers the choice of alpine or township adventures.

Departing from Waiuku, Glenbrook, Pukekohe and Hamilton, the train winds through the heart of the North Island, with stops along the Main Trunk Line and sweeping views of the volcanic plateau. Choose your destination – Mt Ruapehu’s Whakapapa Ski Area or the alpine township of Ohakune – and enjoy an unforgettable winter’s day out in Ruapehu.
Two incredible day trip options
Option 1: Mt Ruapehu and the Sky Waka Gondola
Disembark at National Park Village and board a shuttle to Whakapapa Ski Area. Ride the Sky Waka gondola to 2020 metres above sea level and take in panoramic views of Mt Ruapehu, Mt Tongariro, and Mt Ngāuruhoe. At the summit, relax at the architecturally award-winning Knoll Ridge Chalet – New Zealand’s highest year-round eatery.
Enjoy lunch (own cost), explore the area, then return by gondola to rejoin the train for your return journey.
Fare from AucklandScenic Carriages: Adult $205 | Child (2–14) $145Heritage Carriages: Adult $195 | Child (2–14) $135
Fare from HamiltonScenic Carriages: Adult $175 | Child (2–14) $115Heritage Carriages: Adult $165 | Child (2–14) $105
Timetable – National Park/Sky Waka OptionOutward

Waiuku: 5.30am

Glenbrook: 6.00am

Pukekohe: 6.25am

Rotokauri: 7.55am

Frankton: 8.15am

National Park: 12.40pm

Sky Waka arrival: 1.20pm

Return

Sky Waka departure: 3.15pm

National Park: 3.50pm

Waiuku arrival: 10.15pm

Option 2: Explore Ohakune at your leisure
Continue past National Park to Ohakune, travelling over some of New Zealand’s most impressive railway engineering features, including the Makatote and Hapuawhenua viaducts, and the famous Raurimu Spiral.
Once in Ohakune, enjoy lunch at the Kings Hotel buffet (optional), visit the local railway museum, or take a short walk through the Junction or town centre. A complimentary shuttle between the station and town is available.
Fare from AucklandScenic Carriages: Adult $165 | Child (2–14) $125Heritage Carriages: Adult $155 | Child (2–14) $115
Fare from HamiltonScenic Carriages: Adult $135 | Child (2–14) $95Heritage Carriages: Adult $125 | Child (2–14) $85
Timetable – Ohakune OptionOutward

Waiuku: 5.30am

Glenbrook: 6.00am

Pukekohe: 6.25am

Rotokauri: 7.55am

Frankton: 8.15am

Ohakune: 1.15pm

Return

Ohakune departure: 3.15pm

Waiuku arrival: 10.15pm

Highlights of the journey

Travel the length of the North Island Main Trunk Line

Cross iconic viaducts including Waiteti, Makatote and Hapuawhenua

Climb the world-famous Raurimu Spiral

Enjoy open-air viewing balconies and onboard refreshments

Licensed train with wine, beer, and food service

Experience the nostalgia of heritage rail travel

This is a rare opportunity to experience the magic of rail through the heart of the North Island, with a chance to explore the snow-covered Central Plateau in comfort and style. Seats are limited – early booking recommended.

Monty Mornings with LEGO® DUPLO® bricks
2025-07-30 09:30 - 12:00 | Westfield Albany, 219 Don McKinnon Drive, Albany, Auckland, 0632, New Zealand
Make a mess at ours, not yours
Monty the Monkey is so happy to announce that Monty Mornings are back for 2025! We can’t wait to see you and your under 5’s at Westfield Albany anytime from 9.30am – 12pm
Grab a free coffee* and catch up with your parent friends, while Monty the Monkey entertains your under fives with colouring, crafts and stories. It’s the best way to have coffee group without the mess!
Monty Mornings are held at Albany for all Westfield members once a month from 9:30-12pm on Level 2, outside Mecca Maxima.
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Plus, we’ve teamed up with LEGO® DUPLO® so your kids can come along and play with thousands of bricks each time, creating and connecting anything their imagination can think of.
Discover more reasons to enjoy Westfield​
Make the most out of the school holidays (and every day). Become a member today to unlock your benefits and enjoy member offers, events and services that’ll make your centre experience so much more awesome.​
Download the free Westfield app

*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.

Dinosaur Discovery Track
2025-08-02 10:00 - 2025-10-31 16:00 | Auckland Zoo Te Whare Kararehe o Tāmaki Makaurau, 99 Motions Road, Western Springs, Auckland, 1022, New Zealand
Travel back in time on our Dinosaur Discovery Track to experience some of the awe-inspiring creatures that lived up to 250 million years ago and learn about their connections with animals we care for here at the Zoo today and are helping to conserve in the wild.
This immersive educational experience in the Zoo’s former elephant habitat features 25 large-scale animatronic dinosaurs made by world-leading dinosaur creators, The Dinosaur Company.
These spectacular replicas move and roar (some even spit water!) and represent the rich diversity of life from our planet’s intriguing Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods of the Mesozoic Era between 252 – 66 million years ago!
“Although most dinosaurs went extinct the best part of 65 million years before the first humans evolved, they nevertheless have this incredible ability to intrigue and fascinate us about animals and epic wildlife. For many of us – including me – dinosaurs are a potent gateway drug that lead to a lifelong connection to nature and to conservation,” says Auckland Zoo director, Kevin Buley.
“Over the seven months that our Dinosaur Discovery Track is here, we hope that we inspire new audiences about not just extinct species, but to also get them excited and motivated about all those wildlife species that are still with us, and now desperately need all our help to stop them going the way of the dinosaurs and disappearing forever.”
Among the 19 dinosaur species you’ll encounter are the fabulously feathered Utahraptor (with babies) water loving Baryonyx, Tyrannosaurus (T-Rex) and rhinoceros-like Pachyrhinosaurus.
Interactive activities
As you explore the Track, you can try your hand as a palaeontologist and take part in fossil digs (this includes accessible height digs for wheelchair users) and via your phone, scan QR codes for dinosaur audio guides and augmented reality experiences.
There’ll also be Dinosaur Rangers roaming the Track to chat with, and free daily dinosaur keeper talks at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.45pm exploring dinosaur evolution, extinction, and how the dinosaurs’ legacy lives on!
Key info

• Open Wednesday 2 April until Sunday 31 October 2025
• Open daily from 10am – 5pm
• Located in the former elephant habitat on the Africa Safari Track
• Entry is free with an Auckland Zoo general admission ticket or an Auckland Zoo membership

Dinosaur membership
A Dinosaur Pass membership gives you unlimited entry to the entire Zoo including the Dinosaur Discovery Track for six months from date of purchase. Be in quick, unlike the tuatara, this pass will go extinct soon!
Available for purchase from 1 April till 30 June 2025.

Comedy Hypnotist - Frankie Mac
2025-08-15 18:45 - 21:00 | Whangārei Boys High School Auditorium, 245 Western Hills Drive, Whangārei, 0110, New Zealand
UK #1 Comedy Hypnosis Show Touring New Zealand 2025
Enjoy being witness to various hilarious scenes of Comedy Hypnosis) performed in a 1.5 hour show !
International Award Winning Entertainer Frankie Mac is a ‘Once-In-a Life-Time-Experience’ !!
Doors Open 6.45pm – Start Sharp 7.30pm
(No Late Entry – due to nature of show)
Watch here:

Perfect Little Planet
2025-08-16 08:00 - 2025-09-13 17:00 | Stardome Observatory and Planetarium, 670 Manakau Road, Epsom, Auckland, 1345, New Zealand
Greetings Earthlings!
In Perfect Little Planet, a family from another star system is looking for the perfect holiday spot as they travel through our solar system.
Bookings essential. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for shows. Late entry into the planetarium is not possible once the show has started.
Aimed at ages 5-9. Rated G.
Free for annual pass holders.
Dates
Sat 16 Aug 2025, 10:00am–10:50am
Sat 23 Aug 2025, 10:00am–10:50am
Sat 30 Aug 2025, 10:00am–10:50am
Sun 7 Sep 2025, 10:00am–10:50am
Sat 13 Sep 2025, 10:00am–10:50am

Tauranga Food Show
2025-08-16 10:00 - 2025-08-17 17:00 | Mercury Baypark Arena, 81 Truman Lane, Mount Maunganui, 3152, New Zealand
Fill the pantry – grab exclusive show deals that you won’t find anywhere else!
Explore over 120 exhibitors with everything from chocolate, cheese and chutney to tea, truffles and tabasco, with plenty for everyone including allergy friendly, vegan or vegetarian, gluten free and organic options.
It’s a great foodie day out! Catch the action in the Live Cooking Kitchen, grab lunch at a tasty range of food trucks and enter to win the Epic Backyard BBQ prize pack courtesy of Palmers Bethlehem and Rum & Que.

Kaipara Wool and Fibre Festival 2025
2025-08-17 | Maungaturoto Country Club, 84 Bickerstaffe Road, Maungaturoto, 0587, New Zealand
Yarn heaven comes to the Kaipara, showcasing the latest colours in yarn and fibre. Knitters, crocheters and fibre crafters, don’t forget to put Sunday 18th August into your calendar. The minute you step through the door you are greeted by a stunning sea of colour and texture. The Festival gives Northern people the opportunity to see and touch the exciting yarns and fibre from local fibre artists all in one convenient exciting place.
The large windows mean that the colours are shown in natural light and you can touch and squish the yarn and fibre. This is what yarn heaven looks like. You’ll find stacks of yarn, mainly from NZ Indie dyers, unspun fibre, tools and accessories, relaxing massage, and space to sit, knit and natter. You’ll find yarn, and raw or dyed fibre, from various fibre animals including merino and other sheep breeds, alpaca, mohair and possum. It’s a peaceful farm setting and it is always a great day out for knitters, crafters and their friends or families.
The Kaipara Wool and Fibre Festival 2025, is located at the Maungaturoto Country Club , 84 Bickerstaffe Rd, Maungaturoto. Entry to event is free, with gold coin donation for carparking. Plenty of parking, and indoors cafe on site. The Maungaturoto Club is a great central location with plenty of parking, space and light. It is located just over an hour north of the bridge, and an hour south of Whangarei. Close to Mangawhai, Kaiwaka, Paparoa.

Little Creators
2025-08-21 11:00 - 2025-09-18 11:30 | Capital E, 4 Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand
Join us in PlayHQ for these 11am Thursday sessions.
Professor Inventus brings science, laughter and chaos to PlayHQ on Thursdays. Tamariki learn curious concepts about science, nature and the changing seasons.
Best suits ages 3-5, Science Jam is part of our E Tipu E Rea term-time programme.
Free, donations appreciated.
Nōku te Ao Capital E, 4 Queens Wharf. Pram parking and accessible bathrooms available.
Dates:
Thu 21 Aug 2025, 11:00am–11:30am
Thu 28 Aug 2025, 11:00am–11:30am
Thu 4 Sep 2025, 11:00am–11:30am
Thu 11 Sep 2025, 11:00am–11:30am
Thu 18 Sep 2025, 11:00am–11:30am

LA01. Thursday Introduction to Comic Drawing with Liam Addison
2025-08-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Mairangi Arts Centre, 20 Hastings Road, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, 0630, New Zealand
Join tutor Liam Addison in this class where students will study practices and principles that are applied when designing a Comic from concept, characters, story and art styles using traditional drawing methods. Students will undergo creative tasks to refine their artistic skills and understanding of these principles. Using inspiration and references of multiple comic artists and illustrators, this class aims to inspire creative storytelling, confidence in drawing and share each other’s awesome work in a supportive environment.
Dates:
Thu 21 Aug 2025, 4:30pm–6:00pm
Thu 28 Aug 2025, 4:30pm–6:00pm
Thu 4 Sep 2025, 4:30pm–6:00pm
Thu 11 Sep 2025, 4:30pm–6:00pm
Ticket Information
Young Member: $215.00 each
Non member: $230.00 each

Christchurch Night Market-Hornby
2025-08-21 18:00 - 2025-08-28 22:00 | The Hub Hornby, 418 Main South Rd,, Hornby, Christchurch, 8441, New Zealand
Held every Thursday, the night market offers more than 50 food stalls serving delicacies from around the world, including egg waffles, barbecued food, Filipino snacks, churros, takoyaki and much more. Admission is free, making it the perfect family activity.
Endless Fun At Night Market

Mangawhai Tavern Market
2025-08-23 08:30 - 13:00 | The Mangawhai Tavern, 2 Moir St, Mangawhai, Northland, 0505, New Zealand
Join us for a beautiful experience with an amazing selection of art & craft stalls, chopping boards, tasty food selection, artisan breads and pastries, deli products, chili sauces, awesome coffee, healthy living products, crystals, stone & silver jewelry, outdoor furniture, children’s clothing, men’s & ladies clothing, local honey, chutneys, fresh pasta, beautiful candles, dog treats, thrift preloved clothing and so much more!!!
We have Street Food vendors cooking up a large variety of different food & 3 Monkeys popcorn ready for you to enjoy.
There is live music in the garden bar with stunning views over the estuary & sand dunes.
The Mangawhai Tavern open at 9am for their breakfast menu and then with their full services from 11.30am and continue with great vibes for the rest of the day.
Meet up with family and friends to enjoy the market and experience the joy of a good and happy space.
MTM love to welcome our four-legged friends but please keep them on a lead at all times and remember to bring poo bags!
Saturday 8.30am until 1pm
2 Moir Street, Mangawhai

Father's Day at Auckland Zoo
2025-08-28 08:00 - 17:00 | auckland zoo, 99 Motions Road,, Western Springs
Treat dad and the whole whānau for Father’s Day at the iconic Old Elephant House. Back by popular demand, the low and slow BBQ menu is a winner with two mouth-watering options and the whole Zoo to enjoy afterwards – the perfect way to celebrate dad!
As Father’s Day steps into spring, you can leave the winter blues behind! Dad will feel like the king of the whānau when he sits down to a BBQ lunch on his special day. Our chefs have created something scrumptious, and we’ve given them the tick of approval.
There are two BBQ boards to choose from, and you can select the lunch that suits dad best – from the carnivore to the herbivore, we have you and dad covered!
Do you have little cubs treating dad to a special day out? We have something just for them – a delicious plate packed full of goodies.
Father’s Day BBQ is just the start of an incredible day of connection! Auckland Zoo boasts lush gardens and sprawling tracks (including the Dinosaur Discovery Track), and of course is home to more than 130 species of animals to enjoy at your leisure all day long. Plus, every time you book with Auckland Zoo, you’re supporting our conservation efforts in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world.
$73 per adult. $33 per child (4-14 years). Auckland Zoo entry is included in the Father’s Day ticket price. Annual Pass members receive 15% off with valid I.D.

Father and Sons Weekend
2025-08-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Narrows Park Christian Camp, 442 Airport Road, Tamahere, 442 Airport Road, , Hamilton, 3282, New Zealand
Age This event is targeted at Fathers who want to invest in their sons as their father.

Details

Father and Sons Weekend is a Narrows Park event. It is all about investing in family. It’s a weekend designed to create memories, get some inspiration, hear from others who are also working it out and be reminded that being a Father is an exceptional honor. We want to celebrate and invest in you fathers out there. Come and be spoiled.

Arrival 6pm Friday 12th September 2025

Departure 1.30pm Sunday 14th September 2025

What to Bring

Outdoor clothing, covered shoes, sleeping bags and pillows, bathroom gear, the rest of the weekend is sorted.

Leave at Home

Ipods, electronics, distractions, no cellphones thanks, weapons, alcohol, drugs, females

Venue Narrows Park Christian Camp, 442 Airport Road, Tamahere, Hamilton

Fees

$390 Father & Son

$180 additional sons

Not in your budget? Contact us, we may be able to help with sponsorship if you need it.

Auckland Night Market
2025-08-29 17:00 - 23:00 | Hamilton Night Market, 306 Barton Street,, Hamilton Central, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand
Auckland Night Markets are now in seven different locations across Auckland, along with two markets in Hamilton. Starting in Pakuranga in 2010, the Night Markets have steadily expanded and become a regular event.
