Hope you’ve all been having a great week so far.
The weather has been all over the place lately. Sun, rain, hot, cold… typical May in Auckland.
Not the longest issue in the world this week, but there are still some absolute banger events in here. Comedy, How to Train Your Dragon, markets and way more.
Enjoy this week’s issue 🥯
This Week:
📚 Auckland Writers Festival
Thursday 14th – Sunday 17th May | Times vary
📍 Various venues across Auckland CBD
170+ events and 220 artists celebrating books, ideas and conversation.
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🎤 Tim Batt's Eternal Optimist
Thursday 14th – Saturday 16th May | 9:15PM – 10:15PM
📍 Q Theatre, Queen Street
Political, irreverent and hilarious. Tim's new standup show is not to be missed.
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⚓ The Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show 2026
Thursday 14th – Sunday 17th May | 10AM – 6PM
📍 Auckland Showgrounds
70 years of boating and fishing celebrated with hundreds of exhibitors and more.
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🍔 Catalina Bay Food Truck Night
Friday 15th May | 5PM – 8PM
📍 Catalina Bay, Hobsonville
Food trucks, good vibes and plenty of options from savoury to sweet.
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🎬 Free Movie Night: How to Train Your Dragon
Friday 15th May | 6:15PM – 9PM (Movie 7PM)
📍 Southmall Manurewa
Free screening of How to Train Your Dragon with pre-movie entertainment.
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🥦 Parnell Farmers' Market
Saturday 16th May | 8AM – 11:45AM
📍 545 Parnell Road, Parnell
Weekly farmers market with fresh produce, meat, flowers, bakery and deli goods.
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♻️ Free E-Waste Drop-Off Day
Saturday 16th May | 9AM – 3PM
📍 Green Bay High School
Drop off unwanted electronics for recycling at this drive-thru e-waste event.
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🎶 FAM: Food. Art. Market.
Saturday 16th May | 10AM – 2PM
📍 Karangahape Road
Live music, performances, food vendors, vintage finds and local makers.
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🚗 Jaguar Owners Club Gathering
Saturday 16th May | 10AM – 3PM
📍 Archibald & Shorter North Shore, Milford
Classic Jaguars on display with complimentary food and drinks. Open to all.
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🌍 Cultures of the Whau 2026
Saturday 16th May | 10AM – 3PM
📍 Blockhouse Bay Community Centre
Multicultural community day with food, workshops, performances and more.
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👕 Re:generate Fashion Market
Saturday 16th May | 10AM – 1PM
📍 595 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatū Peninsula
Preloved, vintage and designer pop-up with one-off finds and great prices.
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🍜 Filipino Market @ Manurewa
Saturday 16th May | 11AM – 3PM
📍 Manurewa Recreation Centre
Filipino food trucks, bakers, coffee, bubble tea and Philippine-made products.
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🍪 Cookie Time Bakery Flash Sale
Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th May | 10:30AM – 4PM
📍 Cookie Time Bakery Shop Auckland, Henderson
Free freshly baked cookies, great deals and free ice cream with purchases over $40.
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🏃 Free Pop Up Play at Myers Park
Saturday 16th May | 2PM – 5PM
📍 Myers Park
Free outdoor games and activities for all ages. No registration needed, just turn up.
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🎉 Kids Disco at the Auckland Irish Club
Saturday 16th May | 4PM – 6PM
📍 Auckland Irish Club, Morningside
Free kids disco with music, dancing, games and disco lights.
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💃 Dance Your Sillies Out
Saturday 16th May | 6PM – 8PM
📍 The Lightpath
Free outdoor dance and light event on the Lightpath for NZ Music Month.
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🕺 That 80s Party
Saturday 16th May | 8PM – 12:30AM
📍 Powerstation, Eden Terrace
Massive 80s night with music, CO2 cannons, confetti, air guitar comps and more.
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⚾ Baseball Have a Go Day
Sunday 17th May | 10AM – 2PM
📍 Te Kori Scott Point Park, Hobsonville
Free community baseball for all ages and abilities. No experience needed.
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🛍️ Kumeu Monthly Market
Sunday 17th May | 9AM – 2PM
📍 Kumeu Showgrounds
120+ stalls with handmade goods, art, clothing, food and more. Free entry and parking.
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🚶 Walk2Remember 2026
Sunday 17th May | 8:30AM – 11:30AM
📍 Auckland Botanic Gardens
5km charity walk honouring loved ones and raising funds for Tōtara Hospice.
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🎤 Standup Comedy in a Cardboard Box - FREE!
Sunday 17th May | 7PM
📍 Cardboard Comedy Club, Kingsland
Stand-up comedy from pro and rising comedians, all inside a one-of-a-kind venue.
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🎸 Tommy Emmanuel
Sunday 17th May | 8PM
📍 Auckland Town Hall
Watch world-renowned Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel live in Auckland.
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🚶 Walk & Talk Westhaven: Conversations that Matter
Sunday 17th May | 1PM – 3PM
📍 Grafton United Cricket Club
Relaxed walk and open conversation, free from agenda or pressure.
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👀 Did you know? 👀
During WWII, the US created a fake army designed to fool the Germans.
They used inflatable tanks, yep no joke, actual blow-up tanks, fake radio transmissions and other tricks to convince the Germans that massive armies were nearby. Isn’t that insane?
Coming Up Next Week:
🎤 It's Giving Comedy
Wednesday 20th – Saturday 23rd May | 9:30PM – 10:30PM
📍 The Classic Comedy Club, 321 Queen Street
Watch comedians Itay Dom & Sean Hill in their new NZ Comedy Festival show.
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🎸 The Waterboys
Thursday 21st May | 8PM
📍 Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre
The Waterboys return to Auckland for the first time in over a decade.
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🚣 Free Kayaking at Long Bay Beach
Saturday 23rd May | 10AM – 1PM
📍 Long Bay Beach
Free kayaking sessions with all equipment provided. Pre-registration required.
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