Kia ora!
What a wild summer it’s been so far. One day it’s scorching, the next it’s cold, then rain… then more rain… then flooding. Absolute chaos. Lucky for you, this newsletter is flaming hot. Plenty of great events to kickstart 2026.
Enjoy this week’s issue 🥯
This Week:
📚 Scholastic Warehouse Book Sale
Thursday 29th - Friday 30th January | 8AM – 2:45PM
📍 21 Lady Ruby Drive, East Tamaki
Thousands of discounted books priced by weight. $1.20 per 100 grams.
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🎪 Blockhouse Bay Food Truck Night
Thursday 29th January | 5PM – 9PM
📍 Craigavon Park
Food trucks at the park for a chill evening dinner.
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🛡️ NZ Defence Force Information Evening
Thursday 29th January | 6PM – 7:30PM
📍 Defence Careers Recruiting Centre Auckland
Free info night about NZDF roles and career paths.
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🛍️ Open Circle Market
Thursday 29th January | 5PM – 10PM
📍 Eventfinda Stadium Carpark
Community market with food, exclusive vendors and entertainment.
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🌱 Vegan Night Market
Thursday 29th January | 5PM – 8:30PM
📍 Brothers Brewery, Mt Eden
Plant-based food, craft beer, stalls, and live music.
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🍂 Giant Mud Kitchen
Thursday 29th January | 10AM – 2PM
📍 Stanmore Bay Park
Messy mud-pie kitchen for kids. Wear clothes you can get dirty.
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🌙 Luna Bites Night Market - East Auckland
Friday 30th January | 5PM – 9PM
📍 Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre
Local vendors, food trucks, desserts, drinks, music, and stalls.
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💃 Auckland Latin Fiesta
Friday 30th January - Sunday 1st February | Times vary
📍 Aotea Square
3-day Latin fiesta with music, dance, performances and food.
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😂 Jack Ansett – Work In Progress
Friday 30th - Saturday 31st January | 8:30PM – 9:30PM
📍 The Classic : Comedy Club
Jack Ansett testing new jokes live. May contain adult themes and colorful language.
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🧩 Korean Play
Saturday 31st January | 10AM – 12PM
📍 Takapuna Beach
Free outdoor Korean traditional games for all ages.
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🎉 Summer Fun in the Park 2026
Saturday 31st January | 10AM – 12:30PM
📍 Olympic Park, New Lynn
Free holiday send-off with games, crafts, music, magic show, and more.
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🎶 L.A.B, Stan Walker & Special Guests
Saturday 31st January | 3PM - 10PM
📍 Trusts Arena Outer Fields
Big outdoor show with L.A.B, Stan Walker, Aaradhna, Nesian Mystik & Te Wehi.
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♻️ FREE E-Waste Drop Off Day
Saturday 31st January | 9AM – 12PM
📍 Westfield Newmarket
Free drive-thru drop-off for unwanted electronics and appliances.
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🧠 Women In Red Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
Saturday 31st January | 10AM – 1PM
📍 Auckland War Memorial Museum
Help improve Wikipedia articles about NZ women. Bring a laptop.
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🐱👤 Northcote Ninja Run
Saturday 31st January | 10AM – 2PM
📍 Puāwai Cadness Reserve
Free family obstacle course with a BBQ and prizes.
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☀️ Gribblehirst Summer Festival
Saturday 31st January | 12PM – 4PM
📍 Gribblehirst Community Hub
Free festival with music, activity zone, market stalls, food, and more.
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🎪 The Extravaganza Fair
Saturday 31st January - Sunday 1st February | 9AM – 5PM
📍 Harbourview People’s Park
Travelling fair with rides, circus acts, markets, and food.
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👨👩👧👦 Family Fun Day Westgate
Saturday 31st January - Sunday 1st February | 11AM – 3PM
📍 Westgate Lifestyle Centre
Kids haircuts, face painting, balloon animals, and prizes.
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🚗 Classic Italia Meet
Sunday 1st February | 8AM – 10AM
📍 Watt Street, Parnell
Monthly meet for Italian vehicle lovers.
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🛍️ Fill-a-Bag For Mercy
Sunday 1st February | 10AM – 2PM
📍 188 Ladies Mile, Ellerslie
$10 to fill a bag with as many clothes as you can.
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🏖️ Takapuna Beach Summer Days Festival
Sunday 1st February | 10AM – 7PM
📍 Takapuna Beach
Free family festival with bouncy castles, games, performances, live music and more.
More info
👀 Did you know? 👀
There’s a town in Norway where it’s technically illegal to die.
Yep, no joke. If someone is expected to die, they’re flown out of town.
Coming Up Next Week:
🎤 OneRepublic – Sweet Escape Tour
Wednesday 4th February | 6:30PM
📍 Spark Arena
OneRepublic return to Auckland with special guest Zara Larsson.
More info
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