Kia ora!
Hope you’ve had a good week despite the weather being all over the place. Summer thunder, rain, sun, repeat. This issue’s packed with diverse events like Halloween FREAKOUT on K’Road, Diwali in Hobsonville, rugby at Eden Park, Lamborghini, markets and so much more.
Happy early Halloween from me and enjoy this week’s issue 🥯👻
This Week:
🍜 Balmoral Street Food Market
Friday 31st October | 5:30PM–9PM
📍 164 Balmoral Road, Mount Eden
15+ food trucks and food stalls serving delicious food.
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🎤 Standup Comedy in a Cardboard Box
Friday 31st October – Wednesday 5th November | 7PM/7:30PM
📍 Cardboard Comedy Club, Kingsland
Watch pro and upcoming comedians set this unique venue on fire with their jokes.
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🥂 Speak Easy Gala
Friday 31st October | 7PM–11PM
📍 9/11 Durham Lane, Auckland Central
Black tie gala raising funds for Movember.
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🎃 Trick Or Treat at Glenfield Mall
Friday 31st October | 3PM–6PM
📍 Glenfield Mall
Mall-wide trick-or-treating, face painting and more.
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🕸️ Halloween on Karangahape Road
Friday 31st October | 6PM–Late
📍 Karangahape Road
FREAKOUT returns with a trick-or-treat trail, dog parade, DJ’s, light show and more.
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🐶 Auckland Halloween Dog Parade
Friday 31st October | 6:30PM
📍 Myers Park
Costumed pups parade to St Kevins Arcade with prizes and pet portraits.
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👻 Halloween At Little Shoal Bay
Friday 31st October | 5PM–9PM
📍 Little Shoal Bay
Family night with food trucks, face painting and trick-or-treating.
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🧁 Devonport Market
Saturday 1st November | 9AM–2PM
📍 Devonport Ferry Terminal
Local market by the water, shop from a variety of stalls and enjoy the vibes.
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🎨 Kids Only Market
Saturday 1st November | 9:30AM–12:30PM
📍 Western Springs Garden Community Hall
Young entrepreneurs sell crafts, baking, toys and more.
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🛍️ Ponsonby Community Garage Sale
Saturday 1st November | 11:30AM–2:30PM
📍 The Ponsonby Community Centre
Community sale packed with clothes, designer, antiques, homeware, baking and more.
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🍡 Japanese Village Market
Saturday 1st November | 11:45AM–2:45PM
📍 Onehunga Community House
Shop Japanese sweets, crafts, kimono and creative upcycled items.
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🎮 HobbyCon Expo
Saturday 1st November | 9AM–6PM
📍 Westlake Boys High School
90+ tables of Pokémon, One Piece, Magic, collectables and more.
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🪑 Ex Home Staging Stock Sale
Saturday 1st – Sunday 2nd November | 9AM–2:30PM
📍 9-11 Akatea Road, Glendene
Huge clearance of furniture, art, rugs, pillows and more all from $2.
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🎡 Carnival Day
Saturday 1st November | 10AM–3PM
📍 Pakuranga Library
Community festival with cultural performances, carvings and a mini Christmas market.
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🪔 Hobsonville Diwali Festival 2025
Saturday 1st November | 5PM–10PM
📍 Catalina Bay Farmers Market, Hobsonville
Food trucks, music, dancers, prizes and a kids play zone.
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🎶 Sandringham Street Festival 2025
Saturday 1st November | 9AM–3PM
📍 Sandringham Village and Reserve
Food trucks, live music, rides, stalls, good vibes and more.
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🚗 Halloween Car Meet
Saturday 1st November | 3PM–Late
📍 Park and Ride Albany
Spooky cars, costumes, candy and no burnouts.
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🕷️ Halloween Trail Bayswater School
Saturday 1st November | 4PM–7PM
📍 Bayswater Primary School
Trick-or-treat, games, food trucks and all funds raised going to a new junior playground.
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🧘 Takapuna Wellness Day
Saturday 1st November | 8AM–2PM
📍 Potters Park and Waiwharariki Anzac Square
Yoga, pilates, HIIT and a wellness market for mind-body glow.
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🏎️ Lamborghini Auckland Family Day
Saturday 1st November | 10AM–2PM
📍 Lamborghini Auckland
Family day at Lamborghini. Supercars, face painting and coffee.
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🎭 Jack Ansett: Best Of
Saturday 1st November | 7PM
📍 Q Theatre
Comedian Jack Ansett brings his jokes to Q Theatre for one night only.
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🌸 Orchid Show
Saturday 1st – Sunday 2nd November | 10AM–3PM
📍 Albany Village Hall
Stunning orchids on display and plants for sale. $2 entry.
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🏉 New Zealand Kiwis Vs Tonga
Sunday 2nd November | 6PM
📍 Eden Park
Double-header: Kiwi Ferns vs Australia at 3:35PM, then Kiwis vs Tonga at 6PM
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🏎️ Classic Italia November Event
Sunday 2nd November | 8AM–10AM
📍 Watt Street, Parnell
Bring your classic Italian car or look at them and talk with like minded people.
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🎄 Winter Tale & Celebration of Cultures Christmas Concert
Sunday 2nd November | 5:30PM
📍 Bruce Mason Centre
Dances and songs from various cultures + early Christmas vibes.
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🎤 Lauren Spencer Smith
Sunday 2nd November | 7PM
📍 Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall
Lauren Spencer Smith’s only NZ show.
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👀 Did you know? 👀
The shortest presidency in U.S. history lasted 31 days.
The president gave a 2-hour speech in freezing rain, no coat, caught a cold and the rest is history.
Coming Up Next Week:
🏏 Meet Rachin Ravindra
Monday 3rd November | 4PM–5PM
📍 Players Sports Greenlane
Selfies, autographs and 20% off DSC cricket gear.
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— The Auckland Bagel 🥯