Kia ora!
Well… summer looks like it might officially be over.
It’s still sunny, but that wind is cold. I made the mistake of going out without a jacket a few days ago for dinner and instantly regretted it. We’re officially in that awkward phase where it looks like summer but feels like winter.
At least the storms haven’t rolled in yet. Let’s hope flu season stays away a little longer.
Also, thank you to everyone who’s shared feedback on The Bagel recently. It’s much appreciated and helps improve the newsletter. I’ve added some photos for a few events in this issue as some requested and made a couple of other small tweaks as well.
The Bagel issues keep getting longer and longer as the weeks go on. Do you like it or prefer it shorter like usual? Let me know!
Enjoy this week’s issue 🥯
This Week:
Sponsored Event
🌊 Waiora Te Ūkaipō – The Homeland
Friday 6th – Sunday 22nd March | Times Vary
📍 ASB Waterfront Theatre
A landmark piece of New Zealand theatre and a universal story of family and belonging.
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📚 Bookish Book Club
Thursday 5th March | 6PM
📍 Twofold Bistro Brewery, Parnell
Monthly book club for people who love to read and chat with other bookish people
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🔥 Siva Afi Festival 2026
Friday 6th – Saturday 7th March | 7PM – 10PM
📍 Mangere Arts Centre
Free festival celebrating the Samoan art of fire knife dancing with competitions.
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🛍️ Open Circle Market
Friday 6th March | 5PM – 9PM
📍 2 Burleigh Street, Grafton
Weekly community market with good food, exclusive vendors and great entertainment.
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🎥 Movies in Parks: Paddington in Peru
Friday 6th March | 5:30PM - 9:15PM (Movie 7:30PM)
📍 Parrs Park, Glen Eden
Watch Paddington in Peru with pre-show entertainment.
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☀️ NZ Taiwan Day 2026
Friday 6th - Saturday 7th March | Times Vary
📍 Victory Convention Centre
A celebration of Taiwanese culture with live performances, food and activities for all ages.
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🥬 Parnell Farmers' Market
Saturday 7th March | 8AM – 11:45AM
📍 545 Parnell Road
The weekly Parnell farmers' market.
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🧘 FREE Beach Yoga @ Stanmore Bay
Saturday 7th March | 9AM – 10AM
📍 Stanmore Bay Beach
Free one-hour beach yoga session open to all levels.
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🛍️ FOSSI Preloved Market Rummage Sale
Saturday 7th March | 9AM – 1PM
📍 The Picton Centre
Clothing rummage sale with $5, $10, $15 and $20 tables and bins.
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🐶 Takapuna Dog Day Out
Saturday 7th March | 10AM – 2PM
📍 Hurstmere Green
Free dog-friendly day with workshops, market stalls and a dog runway pageant.
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♻️ E-Waste Drop Off Day
Saturday 7th March | 10AM – 2PM
📍 Long Bay College
Drive-thru drop off for unwanted electronics, staff unload everything for you.
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🏘️ Neighbourhood Fun at Ambrico
Saturday 7th March | 10AM – 12:30PM
📍 8 Ambrico Place, New Lynn
Community morning with lawn games, sausage sizzle and activities for the whole family.
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🛒 Albany Community Market
Saturday 7th March | 10AM – 3PM
📍 Albany Community Hub
Community market with fresh produce, handmade crafts, live music and more.
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🎨 Community Whanau Day
Saturday 7th March | 10AM – 2PM
📍 The Arts House Trust, Hillsborough
Free day of art, creativity, entertainment, face painting, live performances and more.
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🏅 WHAU-LYMPICS
Saturday 7th March | 10AM – 3PM
📍 Olympic Park, New Lynn
Free community sports day with an inflatable horse derby, have-a-go zones and more.
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🍕 Turtle Family Day
Saturday 7th March | 11:30AM – 4PM
📍 Turtle: Pizza & Pints
Free family day with a bouncy castle and balloon artist.
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🎨 Sandringham Holi Festival
Saturday 7th March | 12PM – 2PM
📍 Sandringham Reserve
Holi celebration for families with music and colour eruptions every 30 minutes.
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🎨 HOLI KE RANG 2026
Saturday 7th March | 2PM – 6PM
📍 New Lynn Community Centre
Family Holi celebration with games, stalls, music and plenty of colour.
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🥁 FREE Dragon Beats
Saturday 7th March | 2PM – 4PM
📍 Orewa Reserve
Free family-friendly introduction to drumming, dragon dance and Tai Chi.
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🏎️ Audi F1 Fan Experience
Saturday 7th March | 2PM – 4PM
📍 Continental Cars Audi
Watch F1 Practice 3 live in Audi’s showroom as they gear up for their first ever F1 race.
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🏊 Hilton Brown Swimming Open Day
Saturday 7th March | 3:30PM – 5:30PM
📍 Hilton Brown Swimming Hobsonville
Free pool day with a bouncy castle, sausage sizzle, candy floss and more.
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🚗 Classic Italia March Event 20th Edition
Sunday 8th March | 8AM – 10AM
📍 Watt St, Parnell
Monthly gathering for Italian vehicle enthusiasts.
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🏎️ GJ Gardner Beachlands & Maraetai Trolley Derby
Sunday 8th March | 9AM – 2PM
📍 Omana Regional Park
One of NZ’s last remaining trolley derbies.
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🛒 The Market Collaborative
Sunday 8th March | 9AM – 2PM
📍 Smales Farm, Takapuna
The monthly Smales Farm market.
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🌈 Woof! The Auckland Rainbow Dog Show 2026
Sunday 8th March | 1PM – 4PM
📍 Western Park, Ponsonby
Rainbow dog show with categories like best dressed, best trick and more.
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🌊 Reflect and Restore
Sunday 8th March | 5PM – 7:30PM
📍 Sir Peter Blake MERC
Close out Seaweek with a mind-body-ocean connection evening.
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🎉 Panmure Basin Fun Day 2026
Sunday 8th March | 10AM – 2PM
📍 Panmure Basin
Community fun day with skateboarding, sailing, activity trails, miniature trains and more.
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🎡 Pakuranga Carnival and River Festival
Sunday 8th March | 11AM – 3PM
📍 Bramley Reserve
Carnival with water events, pony rides, bouncy castles, magic shows and more.
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🚶 Walk & Talk: Conversations That Matter
Sunday 8th March | 1PM – 3PM
📍 Cornwall Park Cafe
Relaxed walk and open conversation, free from agenda or pressure.
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🍜 Luna Bites Manukau Night Market
Sunday 8th March | 4PM – 9PM
📍 Due Drop Events Centre
Huge night market with food stalls, live music, art, clothing and more.
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👀 Did you know? 👀
A Japanese soldier kept fighting for 29 years after WWII ended.
It sounds fake but it isn’t. He was sent to a remote island in 1944 and refused to believe the war had ended in 1945. He stayed in the jungle for nearly three decades, still convinced WWII was ongoing.
Coming Up Next Week:
🎶 Open Night: City of Sails Barbershop Chorus
Monday 9th March | 7:30PM
📍 Balmoral Bowling Club
Free open night to try barbershop harmony singing with an all-male a cappella chorus.
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👷 FREE Women in Trades Evening
Tuesday 10th March | 5PM – 7PM
📍 NZ Safety Blackwoods, Westgate
Free evening for women in trades with demos, prizes, goodie bags and networking.
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🎨 FREE Messy Play
Wednesday 11th March | 10AM – 12PM
📍 Takapuna Beach Playground
Free play session for toddlers and preschoolers, expect splashing, squishing and more.
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