This Week + Next Week in Auckland

Kia ora!

This issue takes the crown for the most free events ever featured in the Bagel. There is heaps happening this week from burger battles and markets to a Rangi reunion, a comedy movie with Dakota Johnson, plus free this and free that all over the city. Also the sun looks like it’s finally peeking out from the clouds too, so things are looking up. Summer cannot come soon enough. Anyways, enough waffling from me.

Enjoy this week’s issue 🥯

This Week:

🍔 The Great Westie Burger Battle
Now – End of September
📍 Various venues, West Auckland
Taste one-off burgers at 14 spots and vote to crown the West’s best.
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💡 The Lightship: New Season - FREE
Now – Sunday 26th October | Dusk – Dawn
📍 The Lightship
Australasia’s largest lightwall lights up the waterfront.
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🎉 Rangi’s 1990’s Reunion – FREE
Thursday 4th September | 6PM – 11PM
📍 The Merchant Pub, Albany
Reconnect with 90’s classmates and staff for a night of laughter and nostalgia.
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🎬 Splitsville (2025) – Advanced Screening
Thursday 4th September | 7PM
📍 Hollywood Avondale
Cannes-hit comedy about the perils of open relationships, starring Dakota Johnson.
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🧵 Textile Weaving Club – FREE
Friday 5th September | 10AM – 12PM
📍 Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre
Turn end-of-life textiles into colourful rugs, mats, or bowls in this hands-on session.
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🔧 Te Atatū South Repair Café – FREE
Friday 5th September | 5PM – 8PM
📍 Te Atatū South Community Centre
Bring bikes, toys, clothes, or small appliances and get them fixed by volunteers.
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👟 $1 Shoe Sale
Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th September | 9AM – 4PM
📍 Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre
Pre-loved shoes just $1 a pair. What a bargain!
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👶 0 to 5’s Auckland Mama Market
Saturday 6th September | 9AM – 12:30PM
📍 Western Springs Garden Community Hall
Shop baby and kids’ clothes, toys, books and more direct from local makers.
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🛍️ Devonport Market
Saturday 6th September | 9AM – 2PM
📍 Devonport Ferry Terminal
A seaside market with handmade crafts, live music, clothing and more.
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♻️ E-Waste Drop Off Day
Saturday 6th September | 9AM – 3PM
📍 Trinity Methodist Church, Pakuranga
Drive through and recycle old electronics, some items free and others for a small fee.
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🎶 JB Hi-Fi Westgate Grand Opening Specials
Saturday 6th September | 12PM – 5PM
📍 JB Hi-Fi Westgate
Cost + GST on in-store items + live music from local musicians.
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🤠 Country Night – FREE
Saturday 6th September | 7PM – 11PM
📍 Workshop Bar, Kelston
Line dancing with live music and bar tabs for best dressed and best moves.
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🛍️ Central Flea Market
Sunday 7th September | 8AM – 1PM
📍 170 Balmoral Road
120+ stalls, vintage, vinyl, food trucks, live music, and more.
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🎾 Love Tennis Open Day – FREE
Sunday 7th September | 10AM – 2PM
📍 Campbell Park Tennis Club
Give tennis a go with free coaching, BBQ, prizes and a shot at ASB Classic tickets.
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🛍️ Market Day – Ink & Indy Pop-Up
Sunday 7th September | 10AM – 5PM
📍 Horse & Trap, Mt Eden
Flash tats, piercings, local art, handmade crafts, good eats, drinks and more.
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⚽ All Whites Meet & Greet – FREE
Sunday 7th September | 2PM – 3PM
📍 Rebel Sport Newmarket
Meet players, grab a selfie and be in to win some awesome prizes.
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👀 Did you know? 👀

In France, hundreds of people once danced themselves to death.

It started with one woman and within days the streets were packed with people who simply couldn’t stop dancing.

Coming Up Next Week:

💿 That 90’s Party
Saturday 13th September | 8PM -12:30AM
📍 Powerstation, Auckland
90’s throwback night with neons, confetti, pop, rock and rave anthems.
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