Kia ora!
Welcome back to another issue of The Bagel. There’s lots of variety in this week’s newsletter.
This week’s issue is sponsored by GUESSii, a twist on the very famous Wordle game. It was built by a couple of lads right here in Auckland. How cool is that?
It’s basically Wordle, but you choose the secret word and send it to your friends. They try to guess your word instead of the global one. You can pick word lengths from 4 to 10 letters, and there are a few extra modes to make it more interesting and competitive.
It’s a genuinely cool little project, which is why I was more than happy to accept the sponsor. Best of all? It’s completely FREE.
Check it out here 👉 GUESSii.COM
Enjoy this week’s issue 🥯
This Week:
🎤 Jason Aldean: FULL THROTTLE WORLD TOUR
Thursday 19th February | 7PM
📍 Spark Arena
Jason Aldean’s first time in New Zealand.
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🏷️ Auckland Outlet Market Days
Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February | 10AM - 5PM
📍 Nood Auckland Outlet
Outlet market packed with clearance, discounted items and more.
More info
🛹 Street Fest
Friday 20th February | 4PM – 8PM
📍 Aotea Square
Skateboarding and street art event with rails, ramps, stairs and a car jump.
More info
🎬 Movies in Parks: Kangaroo
Friday 20th February | 5:30PM – 9:30PM (Movie at 7:30PM)
📍 Monte Cecilia Park
Free outdoor movie screening with pre-movie entertainment.
More info
🎥 Movies in the Square: Inside Out 2
Friday 20th February | 6:30PM - 8:30PM
📍 NorthWest Shopping Centre
Outdoor movie night on a giant screen.
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🔊 SUBSONIC (UK)
Friday 20th February | 10PM – 4AM
📍 Studio The Venue
Subsonic returns to New Zealand for his new tour.
More info
🤠 Cowboy & Cowgirls Party
Saturday 21st February | 10PM
📍 Provedor & Andrew Andrew
Country themed night across both venues with country classics and 100 hats up for grabs.
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🧺 Waterview Saturday Market
Saturday 21st February | 8AM – 12PM
📍 29 Daventry Street, Waterview
Community market with art, crafts, vintage and more.
More info
🧘 Beach Yoga at Stanmore Bay
Saturday 21st February | 9AM – 10AM
📍 Stanmore Bay Beach
Free beach yoga session for all ages and abilities.
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🦸♂️ Henderson Heroes 2026
Saturday 21st February | 10AM – 1PM
📍 WestCity Waitākere
Free family event with first responders, music and more.
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👗 Tatty’s Rummage Sale
Saturday 21st February | 9AM – 2PM
📍 476 New North Road, Kingsland
Clothing rummage sale with everything priced at $5.
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🎤 Blake Pavey: Live
Saturday 21st February | 7:30PM
📍 Q Theatre
Stand-up show from viral Australian comedian Blake Pavey.
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🧧 Northcote Lunar New Year
Saturday 21st February | 10AM – 4PM
📍 Northcote Central
Lunar New Year celebration with culture, music, dance and more.
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♻️ E-Waste Drop-Off Day Westgate
Saturday 21st February | 10AM – 2PM
📍 Westgate Baptist Church
Drive-through collection for unwanted electronics.
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🎨 Pop-Up Playground Cardboard Edition
Saturday 21st February | 10AM – 2PM
📍 Archibald Park
Heaps of cardboard for kids to build and create with.
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🧧 Lunar on Lorne Street Party
Saturday 21st February | 12PM
📍 Khartoum Place
Free Lunar New Year celebration with music, dance battles and karaoke.
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🎶 Highland Pulse
Saturday 21st February | 12PM – 4PM
📍 Aotea Square
Showcase of Scottish bagpipes, brass bands and more.
More info
🎵 Music in Parks: Long Bay
Saturday 21st February | 3PM – 6PM
📍 Ashley Reserve
Free outdoor pop and rock event with food and markets.
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🍄 Movies in Parks: The Super Mario Movie
Saturday 21st February | 4:30PM – 8PM (Movie at 6:30PM)
📍 Potters Park
Free outdoor movie screening with pre-entertainment.
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🧥 KILO Vintage Auckland
Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd February | 10AM - 4PM
📍 Shop A6, Dress Smart Outlet Shopping Centre
Vintage warehouse sale sold by weight.
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🦋 Monarch Butterfly Release
Sunday 22nd February | 10AM – 1PM
📍 Auckland Botanic Gardens
Free family event to witness the release of hundreds of monarch butterflies and more.
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🎉 C3 FREE Neighbourhood Party
Sunday 22nd February | 11:30AM – 1PM
📍 20 Cawley Street, Ellerslie
Free neighborhood party with face painting, bouncy castles, popcorn and more.
More info
🛠️ The Great Devonport Tool Bazaar
Sunday 22nd February | 8AM – 1PM
📍 27 Lake Road, Devonport
Buy, sell and swap at this local tool bazaar.
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🐴 Happy Chinese New Year in Takapuna
Sunday 22nd February | 10AM – 6PM
📍 Takapuna Beach
Beachside Chinese New Year celebration with live music, stalls and so much more.
More info
👀 Did you know? 👀
The US once planned to NUKE the Moon.
I’m not joking. The US actually once planned to nuke the actual Moon. They wanted to create a massive mushroom cloud visible from Earth to flex on the Soviet Union. Isn’t that absolutely crazy?
Coming Up Next Week:
🎸 Live Concert at the Domain
Friday 27th February | 4:30PM – 10:30PM
Auckland Domain
Live outdoor concert featuring Good Charlotte, Highly Suspect, Yellowcard and Tadpole.
More info
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