Hey everyone,
This issue of The Auckland Bagel is sponsored by JB Hi-Fi
JB Hi-Fi is bringing the deals to Queen Street with its Mates Rates event on Friday 6th November celebrating their stunning store refresh! Join them from 4PM–7PM for Cost + GST storewide, exclusive Mates Rates offers, and an exciting in-store event packed with incredible savings.
Enjoy this week’s issue 🥯
This Week:
⚽ New Balance x Auckland FC In-Store Signing
Thursday 5th November | 3:30PM – 5:30PM
📍 New Balance Queen Street
Meet some Auckland FC players for photos and autographs at New Balance.
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🎉 First Thursdays on Karangahape Rd
Thursday 5th November | 5PM – 9PM
📍 Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD
K Road comes alive with music, art, markets, comedy and more.
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🚗 Driver's Licence Training
Thursday 5th November | 6PM – 7:30PM
📍 Kelston Community Centre, Sunnyvale
Free Road Code training to help you prepare for your learner or refresh your knowledge.
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🎤 SKWERT: The Reunion
Thursday 5th – Saturday 7th November | 6:30PM – 7:30PM
📍 Basement Theatre, Auckland CBD
An explosive boy band murder mystery musical where everything is falling apart.
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🥾 BRING IT HOME – Gumboot Throw World Record Attempt
Friday 6th November | 4PM – 6PM
📍 The Trusts Arena, Henderson
Olympians and well-known Kiwis go for gumboot-throwing records with a DJ and food.
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🏺 Crown Lynn Collector’s Market
Saturday 7th November | 9AM – 1PM
📍 New Lynn Community Centre
Crown Lynn ceramics and NZ pottery for collectors and browsers.
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🏖️ The Warehouse Pool Club
Saturday 7th November | 10AM – 2PM
📍 Parnell Baths
Enjoy poolside loungers, a live DJ and sweet treats. Free entry for the first 100 people.
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🐾 Greyhound Pat & Chat
Saturday 7th November | 10AM – 1PM
📍 Animates Westgate
Meet friendly greyhounds, learn about adoption and enjoy some dog cuddles.
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🌿 Ki te hoe! Manaaki Tukutuku
Saturday 7th November | 10AM – 2PM
📍 Te Ara Tukutuku Project Hub, Silo Park
Native plant talk, whānau activities and free Red Boat trips around the headland.
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🎨 Open Arts Day 2026
Saturday 7th November | 10AM – 4PM
📍 Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson
Explore studios, exhibitions, artist talks and free art-making.
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🍬 Dragon Beard Candy Making Workshop
Saturday 7th November | 10AM – 11:30AM
📍 Māngere Central Community Hall
Learn how traditional dragon beard candy is made and try making some yourself.
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🎪 Maungawhau School Fair
Saturday 7th November | 11AM – 3PM
📍 Maungawhau School, Mt Eden
Fair with carnival games, food, stalls, live music, a kids’ glow disco and much more.
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⚽ Auckland FC v Wellington Phoenix
Saturday 7th November | 5PM
📍 Go Media Stadium, Penrose
Auckland FC face the Wellington Phoenix.
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🤘 Iron Maiden – Run For Your Lives World Tour
Saturday 7th November | 6:30PM
📍 Spark Arena
Iron Maiden bring their Run For Your Lives tour, with special guests Megadeth.
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🪔 Diwali with Khan Saab
Saturday 7th November | 7PM – 11PM
📍 Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau
Diwali night of qawwali music with Khan Saab, performances and more.
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🎺 Less Than Jake – Circus Down Under Tour
Saturday 7th November | 7PM – 11PM
📍 Studio The Venue, Auckland CBD
Ska-punk legends Less Than Jake, joined by The Aquabats! and The Suicide Machines.
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🚀 The Accidental Astronauts
Sunday 8th November | 9:45AM
📍 Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, Epsom
Space show exploring the Earth, Sun, Moon, asteroids and a solar storm.
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🌹 Parnell Festival of Roses 2026
Sunday 8th November | 11AM – 4PM
📍 Parnell Rose Gardens
Roses in full bloom, food trucks, markets and free activities for all ages.
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🚗 Bumper 2 Bumper Carshow x Off-Road Show NZ
Sunday 8th November | 11AM – 5PM
📍 Eventfinda Stadium, Wairau Valley
Car show with competitions like lowest ride, loudest car, car push racing and more.
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🌮 Auckland Night Markets
Sunday 8th November | 1PM – 8PM
📍 Bruce Pulman Park, Takanini
Pop-up market with street eats, savoury bites and sweet treats.
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JB Hi-Fi Queen St Mates Rates!
Join JB Hi-Fi Queen Street for Mates Rates and enjoy Cost + GST storewide, exclusive in-store deals, and massive savings. Whether you're looking for the latest tech, entertainment, or a bargain, this is an event you won't want to miss!
📅 Friday 6th November
🕓 4PM – 7PM
📍 JB Hi-Fi Queen Street
Cost + GST storewide. Exclusive offers available in-store only and strictly while stocks last.
Coming Up Next Week:
🎺 The Royal NZ Artillery Band
Monday 9th November | 11AM
📍 Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna
NZ's oldest military band plays military, light classical, musicals and showbiz tunes.
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🎭 Dan and Phil – Hard Launch World Tour
Wednesday 11th November | 7:30PM
📍 Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre
Dan and Phil bring their new stage show featuring outrageous oversharing and laughs.
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👕 MASSIVE $2 Thrift Sale
Saturday 14th November | 9AM – 1PM
📍 Grey Lynn Community Centre
Thousands of pieces to rummage through, every single one $2. Bags are provided.
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🥨 German Christmas Market 2026
Saturday 14th November | 3PM – 8PM
📍 30 Kaurilands Road, Titirangi
Bratwurst, pretzels, Glühwein, craft stalls, 15+ food trucks and a visit from Santa.
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🪔 Hobsonville Diwali 2026
Saturday 14th November | 5PM – 10PM
📍 Catalina Bay Farmers Market, Hobsonville
Diwali celebration with performances, Bollywood dance, food trucks, stalls and more.
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🏁 Auckland Speedway Opening Night + Fireworks
Saturday 14th November | 6PM
📍 Lucas Oil Auckland Speedway, Onehunga
The 2026/27 speedway season opens with wheel-to-wheel racing and fireworks.
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😂 Best Comedy Show on Earth
Saturday 14th November | 7PM
📍 Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna
Ben Hurley hosts Guy Williams, Angella Dravid, Hayley Sproull and more.
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🎪 The Ninja Run
Saturday 14th – Sunday 22nd November | Times vary
📍 Kumeū Showgrounds
2.5km inflatable obstacle course with giant inflatables, a waterslide and food trucks.
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🕺 Back to the 80s
Saturday 14th November | 7:30PM
📍 Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre
80s dance classics and power ballads, rearranged for a full symphony orchestra.
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🎤 Greentea Peng
Saturday 14th November | 8PM
📍 Powerstation, Eden Terrace
South London neo-soul artist Greentea Peng live in Auckland.
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🎤 Amy Shark
Sunday 15th November | 7:30PM
📍 The Tuning Fork, Parnell
Amy Shark’s only NZ show of 2026, mixing career favourites with new songs.
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Thanks again to JB Hi-Fi for sponsoring this issue!
Celebrate Mates Rates at JB Hi-Fi Queen Street on Friday 6th November, featuring Cost + GST storewide, exclusive deals, and incredible savings.
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— The Auckland Bagel 🥯
