Kia ora!
Hope you all had a good long weekend.
Bit of a longer issue this week. There’s tons of stuff happening this week and the start of next week, and even though the mornings and nights are getting colder, don’t let that stop you from going out.
Enjoy this week’s issue 🥯
This Week:
🛍️ Hydro Flask & Friends Sample Sale
Thursday 30th April – Sunday 3rd May | Times vary
📍 29A Woodside Avenue, Northcote
Up to 70% off Hydro Flask, Cotopaxi, Allbirds and OOFOS at this four-day sale.
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🎨 Aotearoa Art Fair
Thursday 30th April – Sunday 3rd May | Times vary
📍 Viaduct Events Centre
Over 60 galleries presenting painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics and more.
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🎵 NZ Music Month | Sounds of Tāmaki Makaurau
Throughout May | Times vary
📍 Across Auckland
40+ music events across Auckland celebrating the city's emerging talent.
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🛋️ Warehouse Sale | Limited Edition x The Little Import Company
Friday 1st – Saturday 2nd May | 10AM–4PM
📍 25B Saleyards Road, Ōtāhuhu
Furniture, homewares and decor up to 75% off at this two-day warehouse sale.
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🛍️ Repertoire Outlet Pop
Friday 1st – Saturday 2nd May | Times vary
📍 Milford Shopping Centre
Over 70% off past favourites and one-off pieces at this two-day pop-up outlet.
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🍔 Howick Food Truck Night
Friday 1st May | 5PM–8PM
📍 Lloyd Elsmore Park
Street food, a pop-up bar and sunset vibes at Lloyd Elsmore Park.
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🎉 No Scrubs: 90s + Early 00s Party
Friday 1st May | 8PM
📍 The Tuning Fork
A night of 90s and early 00s throwback hits from Spice Girls, Destiny's Child and more.
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🎵 The Trusts Live at Corban Estate
Every Saturday in May | 7PM
📍 Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson
Five nights of live music raising funds for young West Auckland musicians.
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🏊 The 2026 Round North Head Classic Swim
Saturday 2nd May | 7:30AM
📍 Windsor Reserve, Devonport
Auckland's longest-running open water swim, approximately 2.7km.
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🛍️ $5 Fill-A-Bag Sale
Saturday 2nd May | 9AM–4PM
📍 Gate B, 50 The Concourse, Henderson
Fill a bag with clothing, shoes, books, toys, homewares and more for just $5.
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♻️ Free E-Waste Recycling Day
Saturday 2nd May | 9AM–12PM
📍 Westfield St Lukes, Level 3 Car Park
Drop off your unwanted electronics for free at this drive-thru event.
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🚣 Kayaking & Giant Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Saturday 2nd May | 9AM–1PM
📍 Blockhouse Bay Beach Reserve
Free kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding sessions. Pre-registration required.
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🚣 Kayaking & Giant Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Saturday 2nd May | 10AM–2:30PM
📍 Long Bay Beach
Free kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding sessions. Pre-registration required.
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🌺 Takapuna Filipino Festival
Saturday 2nd May | 10AM–4PM
📍 Waiwharariki Anzac Square
Filipino festival with food, music and cultural performances.
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🎌 JAPANZ Market
Saturday 2nd May | 10AM–2PM
📍 St John's Anglican Church Royal Oak
Multicultural market where Japan meets NZ, with food, crafts, martial arts and more.
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🏍️ International Female Ride Day
Saturday 2nd May | 9AM
📍 Harbourview Orangihina Park
A group motorcycle ride across Auckland celebrating International Female Ride Day.
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🚶 Walk & Talk Bucklands Beach: Conversations that Matter
Saturday 2nd May | 1PM–3PM
📍 Hello Sailor Restaurant & Bar, Half Moon Bay
Relaxed walk and open conversation, free from agenda or pressure.
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🐱 Cat and Kitten Adoption Day
Saturday 2nd May | 11AM–2PM
📍 Animates Albany
Adopt a cat or kitten, all animals are de-sexed, vaccinated and microchipped.
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🧘 Kirtan Experience with Mantra Band
Saturday 2nd May | 6:45PM–9PM
📍 Mt Albert War Memorial Hall
Free guided evening of mantra, music, meditation and movement.
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🌟 KidsCan GlowRun
Saturday 2nd May | 6PM
📍 Eden Park
2.5km family glow run through Eden Park raising money for Kiwi kids in hardship.
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🌈 Mix & Mingle
Sunday 3rd May | 2PM–6PM
📍 Mr Illingsworth, Te Atatū Peninsula
Free LGBTTQIA+ social mixer with a live DJ celebrating one year of Pride on TAP.
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🎊 Community Pahela Baishakh & Cultural Gathering
Sunday 3rd May | 4PM–9:30PM
📍 Western Springs Garden Community Hall
Bengali New Year celebration with cultural performances, food and family-friendly fun.
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🎤 Standup Comedy in a Cardboard Box - FREE!
Sunday 3rd May | 7PM
📍 Cardboard Comedy Club, Kingsland
Stand-up comedy from pro and rising comedians at a venue unlike any other.
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☕ Meguiar's Coffee & Cars
Sunday 3rd May | 9AM–12PM
📍 Auckland Showgrounds
Sunday morning car meet featuring classics, hot rods, muscle cars, exotics and JDMs.
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👀 Did you know? 👀
A man was declared legally dead, then showed up alive years later.
Talk about a wild story. When he tried to prove he was alive, the court ruled it was too late to change it. He’s still officially considered dead to this day, even though he’s very much alive. Now isn’t that just insane?
Coming Up Next:
🎨 Air Dry Silk Clay Workshop
Monday 4th May – Monday 29th June | 3:30PM–4:30PM
📍 Waimaahia Clendon Library
Free eight-week kids workshop using silk clay to design and build a dream town.
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🏺 Twilight Tuesday: A Day in the Life of an Archaeologist
Tuesday 5th May | 6PM–7:30PM
📍 Auckland Museum
A talk on life as an archaeologist at Auckland Museum during NZ Archaeology Week.
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🎶 Mighty
Tuesday 5th – Sunday 17th May | Times vary
📍 Te Komititanga, Auckland Central
Free intimate live acoustic performances inside a shipping container theatre.
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🪁 Flying Fun in the Park
Wednesday 6th May | 2PM–4PM
📍 Western Park
Make or fly your own kite at this free family-friendly afternoon in the park.
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🔥 Radiance Rising | Auckland Fire and Flow Showcase
Saturday 9th May | 5:45PM–8PM
📍 Motions Road, Western Springs
Free fire and flow showcase raising funds for the NZ Mental Health Foundation.
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🎤 It's Giving Comedy
Wednesday 20th – Saturday 23rd May | 9:30PM–10:30PM
📍 The Classic Comedy Club, 321 Queen Street
Watch comedians Itay Dom & Sean Hill in their new NZ Comedy Festival show.
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