Kia ora!
Hope you’re having a good week so far. Yesterday felt like I was walking around inside an oven it was that hot! As expected, there is a ton of Christmas stuff happening this weekend + a few unexpected extras.
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Enjoy this week’s issue 🥯
This Week:
🩰 The Nutcracker
Thursday 11th – Saturday 13th December | Times vary
📍 Aotea Centre
A fresh new Kiwi take on the Christmas ballet classic with live orchestra.
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🛠️ Mitre 10 National Christmas Event
Thursday 11th December | From 3PM
📍 Your local Mitre 10
Festive fun, treasure hunt and 4x Airpoints Dollars in store.
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🎅 Christmas Drive Through
Thursday 11th – Saturday 13th December | 7:30PM – 9:30PM
📍 Massey Presbyterian Church
Annual drive through live scene re-enacting the first Christmas.
More info
🎄 A Christmas Crisis
Thursday 11th – Saturday 20th December | Times vary
📍 Q Theatre
Chaotic Christmas comedy spectacular from Dynamotion and friends.
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🎄 The Santa Claus Movie Night
Friday 12th December | 8:50PM
📍 Paerata Reserve
Outdoor screening of The Santa Clause. Bring snacks and blankets.
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🧸 Auckland Mega Toy Sale
Friday 12th - Saturday 13th December | 9AM – 12PM
📍 151D Marua Road Mount Wellington
Up to 60% off toys, games, gifts, puzzles and more for 2 days only.
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🎤 Badger Live in Auckland
Friday 12th December | 7:30PM
📍 Studio The Venue
High energy electronic show from rising artist Badger.
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🛍️ Auckland’s Biggest Fashion Market
Saturday 13th December | 10AM – 4PM
📍 Auckland Showgrounds
100+ thrift and vintage stalls and so much more.
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🎶 The Great Christmas Concert 2025
Saturday 13th December | 5PM
📍 Lake House Arts Centre
Live Christmas concert with brass bands, food stalls and more.
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🎄 Coca Cola Christmas in The Park
Saturday 13th December | 7:30PM
📍 Auckland Domain
New Zealand’s biggest free Christmas event.
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🏎️ Lucas Oil Speedway Opening Night
Saturday 13th December | 6PM – 10PM
📍 Lucas Oil Auckland Speedway
Sprintcars, midgets + a spectacular fireworks show.
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🎶 Kirk Franklin The World Tour
Saturday 13th December | 8PM
📍 The Civic Theatre
Gospel icon Kirk Franklin performs live in NZ for the first time.
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🎮 Sony x JB Hi-Fi Westgate
Saturday 13th December | 10AM – 12PM
📍 JB Hi-Fi Westgate
Meet Dallin Watene Zelezniak + prizes, music and special Sony offers.
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😂 The Nothing Is Ok But Let’s Laugh Tour
Saturday 13th December | 7PM
📍 Q Theatre
Stand up comedy with Khaled Khalafalla mixing sharp jokes and personal stories.
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🎨 Carnaval Latino
Saturday 13th December | 10AM – 3PM
📍 Freyberg Square & Ellen Melville Centre
Latin food, music, dancing, crafts and family fun.
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🚗 Classic Italia December Meet
Sunday 14th December | 8AM – 10AM
📍 Watt Street, Parnell
Monthly gathering for lovers of Italian vehicles.
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🚘 Meguiar’s Coffee and Cars
Sunday 14th December | 9AM – 12PM
📍 Auckland Showgrounds
A car lovers paradise. Classics, JDM’s, supercars and more.
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🎄 Birkenhead Village Santa Parade
Sunday 14th December | 11AM
📍 Birkenhead
Santa parade, Christmas market, live entertainment and more.
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🧱 Pop Up Playground Cardboard Edition
Sunday 14th December | 10AM – 2PM
📍 Auckland Domain
Kids build anything they want with loads of cardboard provided.
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♻️ ReUse Market
Sunday 14th December | 10AM – 1:30PM
📍 Victoria Street Car Park
Will you find trash or treasure at this covered market?
More info
🎄 Polish Christmas Market
Sunday 14th December | 1PM
📍 1 McDonald Street, Morningside
Polish food, cakes, community Christmas vibes and more.
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🌲 Christmas Market
Sunday 14th December | 1PM – 4PM
📍 Oratia Bowling Club
Local Christmas market with over 40 stalls.
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👀 Did you know? 👀
A con man once sold the Eiffel Tower twice.
Yep, it sounds fake but it isn’t. He posed as a government official saying it was too expensive to maintain. Isn’t that insane?
Coming Up Next Week:
🧒 Give Pickleball a Go
Tuesday 16th December | 9AM – 10AM
📍 Western Park Tennis Courts
Beginner friendly pickleball sessions with equipment provided.
More info
🎬 Love Actually - $5 Screening
Wednesday 17th December | 8:30PM
📍 Academy Cinemas
$5 screening of the holiday classic.
More info
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