Hey everyone,
Hope you're all doing well. Plenty is happening this week, with loads more coming up next week as well.
Also, if you haven't already, make sure you check out our Instagram and enter our giveaway. Two lucky winners will each receive a double pass to The End of Oak Street completely free. This is your last chance to enter, as we'll be picking the winners next Thursday at 9AM.
Enjoy this week’s issue 🥯
This Week:
Sponsored Event
🍷 Winetopia Auckland 2026
Friday 7th – Saturday 8th August | Times vary
📍 Viaduct Events Centre
NZ's largest wine tasting event with 50+ wineries, pop-up restaurants, music and more.
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🎭 Defending the Caveman
Thursday 6th August – Saturday 8th August | Times vary
📍 Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre
Hit comedy exploring the battle of the sexes with laughs and sharp observations.
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🌈 Samesame But Different 2026
Thursday 6th – Saturday 8th August | Times vary
📍 Various venues around Auckland
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ stories with talks, readings, panels and community events.
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🌙 Luna Bites Pakuranga Night Market
Friday 7th August | 5PM – 9PM
📍 Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre
Food vendors, desserts, good music and community vibes.
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🎤 Standup Comedy in a Cardboard Box - FREE!
Friday 7th August | 7:30PM
Sunday 9th August | 4:30PM & 7PM
📍 Cardboard Comedy Club, Kingsland
Stand-up comedy from pro and rising comedians, all inside a one-of-a-kind venue.
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🥕 Parnell Farmers' Market
Saturday 8th August | 8AM – 11:45AM
📍 545 Parnell Road, Parnell
Fresh produce, flowers, meat and more from local producers.
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🧸 Auckland Mama Market
Saturday 8th August | 9AM – 12PM
📍 Western Springs Garden Community Hall
Shop quality preloved clothes, toys, books and essentials for babies and kids.
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♻️ FREE E-Waste Drop-Off Day
Saturday 8th August | 9AM – 3PM
📍 The Trusts Arena, Henderson
Recycle old phones, laptops, cables, whiteware and other electronics for free.
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🎉 Kids Only Market
Saturday 8th August | 9:30AM – 12:30PM
📍 Mt Albert War Memorial Hall
Shop crafts, baking, plants, toys and more from young entrepreneurs.
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🎨 Mt Eden Village Craft Market
Saturday 8th August | 9:30AM – 3PM
📍 Mt Eden Village Centre
Browse handmade crafts from talented New Zealand makers.
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🎉 The Bays Kids Market
Saturday 8th August | 10AM – 12PM
📍 St Heliers Church & Community Centre
40+ stalls, crafts, food and handmade creations from young entrepreneurs.
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💃 Carnaval Latino
Saturday 8th August | 10AM – 3PM
📍 Freyberg Square & Ellen Melville Centre
Latin American food, live music, dance, crafts and more.
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🎌 Kia Ora Japan
Saturday 8th August | 10AM – 2:30PM
📍 Gracecity Greenlane
Celebrate Japanese culture with performances, workshops, crafts and food.
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🌿 Hariyali Teej Mela 2026
Saturday 8th August | 11AM – 4PM
📍 Auckland Indian Association, Eden Terrace
Celebrate Rajasthani culture with authentic food, music, performances and more.
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⚽ Chelsea FC Women v Auckland FC Women
Saturday 8th August | 4PM
📍 Eden Park, Mt Eden
Watch Chelsea FC Women take on Auckland FC Women in a landmark football match.
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🥊 David Nyika v Floyd Masson
Saturday 8th August | 6:30PM – 11:30PM
📍 Eventfinda Stadium
IBF Cruiserweight World Title Eliminator between David Nyika and Floyd Masson.
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🛍️ General Collective Lifestyle & Design Market
Sunday 9th August | 9AM – 3PM
📍 Auckland Showgrounds
Shop fashion, homewares, skincare, jewellery, art and more.
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♻️ ReUse Market
Sunday 9th August | 10AM – 2PM
📍 Victoria Street Car Park, Auckland CBD
Covered market featuring preloved clothes, crafts and upcycled goods.
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🧵 Wear Again Mending Hub
Sunday 9th August | 1PM – 3PM
📍 Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre
Bring your clothes to be repaired and given a second life.
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👀 Did you know? 👀
Some tulip bulbs were once worth more than houses.
During Tulip Mania in the 1600s, rare bulbs became so valuable that some were priced at several times the cost of an average home. Yes, you read that right. A single flower bulb could be worth more than a house.
Coming Up Next Week:
🔘 Standard Issue Archive Sale
Monday 10th – Sunday 16th August | Times vary
📍 Osborne Lane, 2 Kent Street, Newmarket
Featuring Aotearoa-made knitwear in an array of cashmere, merino and more.
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🎶 The Madeleines
Monday 10th August | 11AM
📍 Bruce Mason Centre
Acclaimed vocal trio perform jazz and swing from a bygone era.
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⚡ Kill Bills: How to Electrify Your Home and Save Thousands
Tuesday 11th – Thursday 13th August | 7:15PM
📍 Various locations including Parnell, Massey and Albany
Free talk on how solar, batteries, EVs and appliances can slash your power bills.
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🍄 Auckland Mushroom Festival
Wednesday 12th – Saturday 15th August | Times vary
📍 Karangahape Road
Celebrate fungi with food, markets, talks, art and family-friendly activities.
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🎭 The Consultant of Oz
Thursday 13th – Saturday 15th August | 7:30PM
📍 SkyCity Theatre
Student-led musical parody inspired by Wicked and The Wizard of Oz.
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💿 XYZZY Album Release
Friday 14th August | 6:45PM & 9PM
📍 Stardome Observatory & Planetarium
Award-winning immersive planetarium show with live music and a soundtrack release.
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— The Auckland Bagel 🥯
