This Week + Next Week in Auckland

Kia ora!

Hope you’ve had a good week, if not this issue might just fix that. From Diwali and roaring car shows to giant bubbles, markets, live comedy, Dracula and more. Don’t miss out!

Enjoy this week’s issue 🥯

This Week:

🩸 Spot Checks & Melanoma Education – FREE
Friday 10th – Sunday 12th October | 10AM – 4PM
📍 Westfield Newmarket
Free skin spot checks and melanoma education.
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🌙 Luna Bites Night Market
Friday 10th October | 5PM – 9PM
📍 Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre
Auckland’s top food vendors serve viral bakes, street eats and desserts.
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🎤 Standup Comedy in a Cardboard Box
Friday 10th – Wednesday 15th October | 7PM/7:30PM
📍 Cardboard Comedy Club, Kingsland
See pro and upcoming comedians set this unique venue on fire with their jokes.
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🎭 Dracula
Friday 10th – Saturday 11th October | Times vary
📍 The Civic
Dark ballet premiere set to Tchaikovsky, Bach and Stravinsky.
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🎻 Strings Under the Stars
Friday 10th - Saturday 11th October | Times vary
📍 Stardome Observatory & Planetarium
Chamber music performances under the planetarium stars
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🧶 Waiōrea Craft Club - FREE
Friday 10th October | 10AM – 12PM
📍 Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre
Join weekly textile workshops creating from repurposed materials.
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👑 Miss India NZ 2025
Friday 10th October | 7:30PM
📍 Auckland Town Hall
A dazzling night of culture, dance and Kiwi-Indian talent.
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🌸 West Lynn Garden Spring Festival
Saturday 11th October | 10AM – 2PM
📍 West Lynn Garden & Butterfly House
Enjoy giant bubbles, stalls, kids’ crafts, face painting and more at this annual fundraiser.
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🚗 The Star Insure Howick Village Hop
Saturday 11th October | 9AM – 2:30PM
📍 Picton Street, Howick
Classic cars, live rock and roll, food stalls and family fun.
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🌼 Dairy Flat School AG Day
Saturday 11th October | 9AM – 12:30PM
📍 Dairy Flat School
Animals, stalls, raffles, games, food and more.
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🏭 Shut The Front Door Warehouse Sale
Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th October | 9AM
📍 2/18 Kawana Street, Northcote
Massive homeware and decor sale with up to 80% off.
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📚 Quarterly Book Clearance
Saturday 11th October | 10AM – 5PM
📍 The Open Book, Ponsonby
Shop 1,500 books all $5.
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♻️ Samsung E-Waste Drive-Through - FREE
Saturday 11th October | 9AM – 3PM
📍 The Trusts Arena
Drop off old electronics for recycling from your car, no charge.
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👗 Re:generate Fashion Market
Saturday 11th October | 10AM – 2PM
📍 Mt Albert War Memorial Hall
Shop preloved fashion, designer finds and vintage gems.
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🎠 Remuera Food Truck Night
Saturday 11th October | 5PM – 9PM
📍 Shore Road Reserve
Enjoy global street eats and a collective bar.
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🎨 Browns Bay Art & Craft Market
Saturday 11th October | 3PM – 7PM
📍 Phoenix Plaza, Browns Bay
Shop handmade goodies and crafts at this outdoor market.
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🚘 The Side Show 2025
Saturday 11th October | 1PM
📍 363 West Coast Road, Glen Eden
Pre-72 cars and bikes on display raising funds for hospice.
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🦋 Auckland Diwali Festival 2025
Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th October | Times vary
📍 Aotea Square
NZ’s biggest Diwali celebration with food, music, fireworks and so much more.
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🚀 Gravity Play – FREE
Saturday 11th October | 9AM – 1PM
📍 Monte Cecilia Park
Hands-on rocket launches, crafts and outdoor play for kids.
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📀 Birkenhead Record Fair
Saturday 11th October | 10AM – 2PM
📍 Birkenhead Methodist Church
Thousands of LPs and CDs for sale plus DJs and refreshments.
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🚗 Wheels For Kids Car Show
Sunday 12th October | 10AM – 2PM
📍 Maurice Road, Penrose
V8s, hot rods, music, tattoos, stalls and more. Raising funds for Make-A-Wish NZ.
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👨‍👩‍👦 Giant Bubbles – FREE
Sunday 12th October | 10AM – 2PM
📍 Victoria Park
Massive bubbles, family fun and open drop-in play for all ages.
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🛍️ ReUse Market
Sunday 12th October | 10AM – 1PM
📍 Victoria Street Car Park
Flea-style market for second-hand, handmade and upcycled goods.
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⚽ Try Hungerball – FREE
Sunday 12th October | 3PM – 6PM
📍 180 Meola Road, Western Springs
Try the fast-paced inflatable arena sport mixing football and hockey.
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🐾 Petstock Adoption Day
Sunday 12th October | 11AM – 2PM
📍 Petstock Constellation Drive
Meet foster pets ready for adoption.
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🎡 The Market Collaborative
Sunday 12th October | 9AM – 2PM
📍 Smales Farm
Monthly market with local makers, food and community stalls.
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🚴 Kids Learn To Ride - FREE
Sunday 12th October | 10AM – 12PM
📍 Mangere Bridge School
Qualified instructors teach kids how to ride a bike.
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🤠 Hoedown at the Club
Sunday 12th October | 4PM – 7PM
📍 Dairy Flat Country Club
Line dancing, live music and games for a country-style evening.
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👀 Did you know? 👀

NASA accidentally recorded over the original Moon landing tapes.

Yep, the 1969 Apollo 11 footage we all know is actually a restored TV copy. The raw tapes were reused in the 80s to save money. Wild!

Coming Up Next Week:

🖼️ A Body of Work - FREE
Monday 13th October – Saturday 29th November | 10AM – 5PM
📍 Level 7, 131 Queen Street
Photography exhibition showcasing tattoo artist Matt Jordan’s work.
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📕 Community Grab a Bargain Sale
Tuesday 14th – Thursday 16th October | 10AM – 3PM
📍 50 Albert Street, Auckland Central
Designer and everyday clothes from $5 to support local vulnerable women.
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🎥 Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein – Opening Night
Thursday 16th October | 8:15PM
📍 Academy Cinemas
Del Toro’s gothic take on the Frankenstein story hits the big screen.
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