Kia ora!
Little bit of a quieter issue this week, but hey, the newsletter can’t always be the longest and craziest every single week. Hard to beat literal knights beating each other up and a bunch of other wild events that happened last week. Still, there are some great events in this issue though.
Also, big thank you as well to everyone who’s shared the Bagel so far, it’s much appreciated.
Enjoy this week’s issue 🥯
This Week:
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🌋 Volcano: A Science Comedy Show
Friday 20th March | 7PM
📍 The Auckland Performing Arts Centre
An hour of volcano jokes from NYC scientist turned comedian Ben Miller.
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🧺 Ellerslie School BIG Picnic
Thursday 19th March | 5PM – 8PM
📍 Ellerslie School
Inflatables, food and the opportunity to throw sponges at teachers' faces.
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🧶 Waiōrea Craft Club
Friday 20th March | 10AM – 12PM
📍 Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre
Free drop-in craft session using repurposed textiles, no registration needed.
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🌿 Te Whau Pathway Opening Celebration
Friday 20th March | 12:30PM – 2:30PM
📍 111 Roberts Rd, Te Atatu South
Celebrate the new boardwalk section with ice cream, sausage sizzle and more.
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🎪 Summer Carnival 2026
Friday 20th March | 3:30PM – 6:30PM
📍 Kristin School
Ferris wheel, pony rides, food trucks and 50+ stalls taking over Kristin School.
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🥬 Parnell Farmers' Market
Saturday 21st March | 8AM – 11:45AM
📍 545 Parnell Road
Weekly farmers' market with fresh produce, bakery, flowers and more.
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🧘 FREE Beach Yoga @ Stanmore Bay
Saturday 21st March | 9AM – 10AM
📍 Stanmore Bay Beach
Free one-hour beach yoga session open to all levels.
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🛍️ Mt Albert Community Pop Up Market
Saturday 21st March | 9AM – 2PM
📍 732 New North Rd, Mount Albert
Family-friendly community market with food, exciting stalls and more.
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👕 End of Summer $2 Clothes & Shoes Sale
Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd March | 9AM – 4PM
📍 Tipping Point, Henderson
All clothes and shoes just $2 while stocks last.
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🚗 Classics & Collectables Open Day
Saturday 21st March | 10AM – 2PM
📍 Mercedes-Benz Auckland
Showcase of Mercedes-Benz cars from the 60s to today with family activities and more.
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🏘️ Neighbours Day 2026
Saturday 21st March | 10AM – 1PM
📍 Royal Reserve, Massey
Community morning with face painting, ice cream, craft activities and more.
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🎉 Vive La France 2026
Saturday 21st March | 10AM – 3PM
📍 139 Kitchener Road, Milford
French festival with live music, performances, food, market stalls and more.
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🎨 Coatesville Art In The Garden 2026
Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd March | 10AM – 4PM
📍 271 Glenmore Road, Coatesville
30+ NZ artists showcased in the gardens, $20 entry supporting the Salvation Army.
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🎥 Movies in Parks: Bookworm
Saturday 21st March | 4:30PM – 8:15PM (Movie at 6:30PM)
📍 Henderson Park
Kiwi film Bookworm on the big screen under the stars with pre-show entertainment.
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🎶 Basque Park Summer Series
Saturday 21st March | 11AM – 3PM
📍 Basque Park, Eden Terrace
Free community event with music, performances, art, markets and kai trucks.
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🐱 Rescued Cat & Kitten Adoption Extravaganza
Saturday 21st March | 11AM – 1:30PM
📍 Albany Community Hub
Auckland's biggest cat and kitten adoption event.
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🛍️ Really Really Free Shop
Saturday 21st March | 11:30AM – 3PM
📍 New Lynn Community Centre
Everything is free! Donate or take home whatever you like.
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🐕 March Dachshund Walk
Sunday 22nd March | 9:30AM
📍 Grey Lynn Park
Monthly community dachshund walk.
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🏊 Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon
Sunday 22nd March | 7AM – 1PM
📍 Point England Reserve
Swim, cycle and run event for kids aged 6-15, enter individually or as a team of two.
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🛒 Long Bay Village Market
Sunday 22nd March | 9AM – 2PM
📍 Long Bay Village
Community market with crafts, artisan foods, live music and more.
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🌈 Colour Dash 2026
Sunday 22nd March | 10:30AM - 1PM
📍 Ngataringa Sportsfield
A vibrant colour run where you can dash as many laps as you like and more.
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💡 Words and Wisdom: Stoic Perspectives on Rhetoric
Sunday 22nd March | 11:30AM – 1:30PM
📍 Good Home Mt Eden
An intellectual discussion of Stoicism, rhetoric, and virtuous argument.
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🛍️ Easter Polish Market
Sunday 22nd March | 1PM
📍 Auckland Polish Association, Morningside
Pierogi, kiełbasa, bigos and more at this Polish food market.
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✈️ Highbrook Aeromodellers Public Open Day
Sunday 22nd March | 10AM – 3PM
📍 Highbrook Park
Free open day to watch radio-controlled model aircraft in action.
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⚽ FREE Kiwi Bubble Soccer
Sunday 22nd March | 2PM – 4PM
📍 Three Kings Reserve
Giant inflatable bubble soccer for ages 5+, just turn up and play.
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👀 Did you know? 👀
A man once jumped out of a moving plane with $200,000 and was never caught.
Yep, this actually happened. It sounds like it’s from a movie, but it’s not. In 1971, a man hijacked a Boeing 727, took $200,000 in ransom, parachuted into the night, and vanished forever. To this day, the case remains unsolved.
Coming Up Next Week:
🎶 Auckland Gospel Choir
Monday 23rd March | 11AM
📍 Bruce Mason Centre
Auckland Gospel Choir performs as part of the Morning Melodies line-up.
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🌱 Vegan Night Market
Thursday 26th March | 5PM – 8:30PM
📍 Brothers Brewery, Mount Eden
Vegan night market with food, craft brews, stalls and live music.
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🎙️ Chris Williamson: Mostly Wise Tour
Sunday 29th March | 7:30PM
📍 Bruce Mason Centre
The Modern Wisdom podcaster live in Auckland.
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