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.
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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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🛍️ Re:generate Kids Market Mt Albert
Saturday 13th September | 10AM – 1PM
📍 Mt Albert War Memorial Hall
30 stalls of pre-loved baby and kids’ gear, toys and books.
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🏎️ Helensville Car Meet – FREE
Saturday 13th September | 1PM
📍 Rautawhiri Park
JDMs, classics, muscle cars, food trucks, family fun, and guest Corner Hunter.
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🎭 Checkmate – FREE
Saturday 13th September – Sunday 5th October | 24/7
📍 Aotea Square
Life-sized interactive chess installation open daily, part of We The Young festival.
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🏉 One NZ Warriors v Panthers
Saturday 13th September | 6:05PM
📍 Go Media Stadium
NRL finals kickoff as the Warriors face the reigning champions.
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🚗 Boys Toys 2025 – FREE
Sunday 14th September | 10AM – 2PM
📍 Phoenix Plaza, Browns Bay
Seaside car show with classics, hot rods, trucks, bikes, live music, giveaways and more.
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🧚 Ellerslie Fairy Festival & Pirate Party – FREE
Sunday 14th September | 9:30AM – 12:30PM
📍 Ellerslie Village
Fairies, pirates, bouncy castles, parades, shows, markets and magical characters.
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🛍️ Polish Spring Market
Sunday 14th September | 1PM
📍 Auckland Polish Association, Morningside
Pierogi, sausages, cakes, hot meals and more.
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🛍️ The Market Collaborative
Sunday 14th September | 9AM – 2PM
📍 Smales Farm
Family-friendly Sunday market with food, crafts, music and more.
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👀 Did you know? 👀
The USA once lost a nuclear bomb at sea.
Yep, you read that right. In 1958 a US bomber accidentally dropped a hydrogen bomb off the coast of Georgia and it’s still missing to this day. Isn’t that crazy?
Coming Up Next Week:
🎲 Board Games – FREE
Monday 15th September | 7PM – 9:30PM
📍 Onehunga Library
Play Carcassonne, Wingspan and more at this 18+ community board game night.
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🌖 Ngā Whetū o Kōanga (The Stars of Spring)
Tuesday 16th September | 8:30PM
📍 Stardome Observatory & Planetarium
An introduction to Māori astronomy and the maramataka.
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⚡ Welding Expo – FREE
Wednesday 17th September | 4PM – 6PM
📍 NZ Safety Blackwoods, Avondale
Live demos, giveaways, supplier showcases, and free pizza.
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