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This Week + Next Week in Auckland
Snow, tulips, classic cars, a fairy invasion and more. This issue is packed!
The Auckland Bagel
September 11, 2025
Kia ora!
From 15 tonnes of snow in Ōrewa to tulips in Epsom, a fairy and pirate takeover in Ellerslie and classic cars rolling into Browns Bay, this week has it all. Plus French pastries, a Latin festival and even a life-sized chess set in Aotea Square. If you were ever going to get outside and explore, this is the week to do it.
Enjoy this week’s issue 🥯
This Week:
🏠 Auckland Home Show 2025
Now – Sunday 14th September | Times vary
📍 Auckland Showgrounds
450+ exhibitors, workshops and the latest trends in home design and renovation.
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🛍️ Nature Baby Auckland Little Market
Now – Sunday 14th September | Times vary
📍 Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
Organic baby essentials, samples and past-season gems from just $10.
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🎤 Standup Comedy in a Cardboard Box
Friday 12th – Wednesday 17th September
📍 Cardboard Comedy Club, Kingsland
Pro shows + FREE open mics every week!
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❄️ Ōrewa Wintery Festival – FREE
Saturday 13th September | 12PM – 3:30PM
📍 Moana Reserve, Ōrewa
15 tonnes of snow, food trucks, kids’ fun and a mid-winter polar swim with prizes.
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🥐 French Market
Saturday 13th September | 9AM – 1PM
📍 Alliance Française Auckland, Remuera
Pastries, artisanal stalls and live French music.
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🌮 Carnaval Latino
Saturday 13th September | 10AM – 3PM
📍 Freyberg Square & Ellen Melville Centre
Latin food, music, crafts and dance performances.
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🛍️ FOSSI Preloved Market Howick
Saturday 13th September | 9AM – 1PM
📍 The Picton Centre Building, Howick
Preloved clothing, shoes, toys, and accessories from local sellers.
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🛍️ Mt Eden Village Craft Market
Saturday 13th September | 9:30AM – 3PM
📍 Mt Eden Village Craft Market
Shop handmade crafts from NZ makers.
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🌷 2025 Tulip Festival
Saturday 13th – Sunday 14th September | 9AM – 3PM
📍 Eden Garden, Epsom
Over 15,000 tulips, market stalls, kids’ activities, food trucks and live music.
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♻️ E-Waste Drop Off Day St Lukes – FREE
Saturday 13th September | 9AM – 12PM
📍 St Lukes Carpark
Drive-thru recycling event, free disposal of most electronics and appliances.
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🎤 Abbie Chatfield: Trauma Dump Tour
Saturday 13th September | 8PM
📍 Bruce Mason Centre
Abbie Chatfield brings her raw and unfiltered live show to Auckland.
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