This Week + Next Week in Auckland

Kia ora!

This issue is stacked. Ballet’s biggest international names, Filipino food stalls, a preloved fashion market, robot battles, food trucks and even a marathon by the sea. There’s so much cool stuff happening you’ve got no excuse to not go out. Anyways, enough waffling from me.

Enjoy this week’s issue 🥯

This Week:

🚴‍♂️ Charge Your Lights, Let’s Ride
Thursday 28th August | 5:30PM
📍 Garage Project Kingsland
20km casual group ride in Auckland. Bring lights, a friend and dress warm.
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🔥 Autaia
Thursday 28th - Friday 29th August | 7PM
📍 Aotea Centre
Rangatahi from across NZ take the stage in a powerful haka showcase.
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🩰 The Ballet International Gala VI
Friday 29th August | 7PM
📍 The Civic
One-night showcase featuring some of the world’s top ballet stars.
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🎤 Standup Comedy in a Cardboard Box
Friday 29th – Sunday 31st August | 7PM
📍 Cardboard Comedy Club
Catch top comedians set this unique cardboard venue on fire.
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🍷 WOC Spring Show Sale
Friday 29th – Saturday 30th August | 10AM – 3PM
📍 Te Pae o Kura
Orchid displays and plant sales with $3 entry to the sales hall.
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👗 FAM: Fashion Week Takeover
Saturday 30th August | 4PM – 9PM
📍 Karangahape Road
Fashion meets music and markets in a huge K’ Road celebration.
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🛍 LSKD Ponsonby Store Opening
Saturday 30th August | 8:30AM – 1PM
📍 Shop 2 136/146 Ponsonby Road
Exclusive drops, giveaways and swaps at the new LSKD store.
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👧 Kids Only Market
Saturday 30th August | 9:30AM – 12:30PM
📍 Mt Albert War Memorial Hall
Local kids run market with baking, crafts, toys, plants and more.
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🔌 E-Waste Drop Off Day
Saturday 30th August | 9AM – 3PM
📍 Westgate Baptist Church
Drop off unwanted electronics for recycling.
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🛍️ Timeless Preloved Fashion Market
Saturday 30th August | 10AM – 3PM
📍 Mt Eden Village Centre
Shop curated preloved fashion finds with live music in Mt Eden.
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🛍️ Filipino Market @ West Auckland
Saturday 30th August | 10AM – 3PM
📍 Te Atatū Peninsula Community Centre
Celebrate Pinoy culture with food, drinks and local products.
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💰 Financial Wellbeing Workshop – FREE
Saturday 30th August | 10AM – 11:30AM
📍 East Coast Bays Library
Free workshop on savings, borrowing smart and paying off debt.
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🤖 Robot Fight Day - FREE
Saturday 30th August | 11AM
📍 69F/A Onehunga Mall
Watch combat robots battle it out in the Robot Rampage Arena.
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🚀 AI For Youth Workshop – FREE
Saturday 30th August | 10AM – 12PM
📍 Ellen Melville Centre
Beginner-friendly intro to AI with hands-on projects.
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🐶 Dog Adoption Day
Saturday 30th August | 1PM – 3PM
📍 The Beer Spot Papakura
Meet adoptable pups and maybe find your forever dog.
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🍴 Food Truck Night – Birkenhead
Saturday 30th August | 5PM – 8PM
📍 Little Shoal Bay Reserve
Street food trucks serving dinner and dessert.
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🛍️ Central Flea Market
Sunday 31st August | 8AM – 1PM
📍 170 Balmoral Road
120+ stalls, vintage, vinyl, food trucks, live music, and more.
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⛪ Sri Radhastami
Sunday 31st August | 4:30AM – 1PM
📍 Hare Krishna Centre
Celebrate Radharani’s appearance with kirtan, arati and feast.
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🚗 2025 North Shore Marathon
Sunday 31st August | 6AM - 12PM
📍 Milford Reserve
Run Auckland’s most scenic marathon and receive medal and shirt.
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🚗 Grey Lynn Car Boot Market
Sunday 31st August | 8:30AM – 11:30AM
📍 1 Francis Street, Grey Lynn
Hunt for bargains and treasures at this community car boot market.
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🚲 North Harbour BMX Have a Go Day - FREE Entry
Sunday 31st August | 1PM – 3PM
📍 Cnr Apian Way & Oteha Valley Rd, Albany
BMX trial day with limited bike and gear hire available.
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💿 Disney Discs Swap Event - FREE
Sunday 31st August | 3PM – 3:30PM
📍 Bayview Community Centre
Final chance to swap and complete your Disney Disc set.
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👀 Did you know? 👀

The world’s first atom-splitter was a Kiwi

Born in Nelson, Ernest Rutherford split the atom in 1917, earning the title “father of nuclear physics.

Coming Up Next Week:

🎤 Kevin Bloody Wilson – Aussie Icon Tour
Tuesday 2nd September | 7:30PM
📍 Bruce Mason Centre
Aussie comedy legend brings his no-filter songs and stories to NZ.
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📈 Transition Expo 2025 – FREE
Wednesday 3rd September | 9AM – 2PM
📍 Auckland Netball Centre
Info, stalls and support for disability school leavers.
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