Recurring Activities
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Community Tai Chi
Register here to be notified of the next round of classesMorning and evening classes
Cost: Koha (donation)Erwin our teacher is an Emily Place local and has been practicing Tai Chi for more than three decades.
Join our city centre neighbourhood crew as he leads weekly beginner and intermediate class levels on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aaiotanga Community Space.
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Orange Sky
Our Kaupapa is to positively connect communities. Orange Sky provides free laundry, showers and genuine conversation to people experiencing homelessness through a regular mobile service.We create a safe, positive and supportive environment for people who are often ignored or feel disconnected from their community.
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Ponsonby Russian Playgroup
Mondays | 10am - 12pm
Ponsonby Community CentreРУССКАЯ ИГРОВАЯ ГРУППА
Приглашаем семьи с детьми от рождениядо пяти лет на русскую игровую группу!
Наша группа проходит по понедельникам с
10.00 до 12.00 в общественном центре
Понсонби (Ponsonby Community Centre) по адресу 20 Ponsonby Terrace, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011. Взнос $2 с семьи. До скорой встречи!
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Chinese Dance Class
Mondays | 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freyberg PlaceCome and join our free Chinese dance class every Monday from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the Ellen Melville Centre. No need to register, just show up!
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Ellen Melville Centre Baby Coffee Group
Tuesdays | 10am - 12pm
2 Freyberg Place (Pioneer Women’s Hall)You are invited to a coffee group for parents and caregivers of new babies. A place to connect, create new friendships, share and learn from each other.
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Mahjong
Tuesdays | 2pm
Ellen Mellville Centre, 2 Freyberg Square
FreeDid you know there are many benefits to playing Mahjong?
Join us for mahjong today.
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St Paul's Auckland – Lunch & English Conversation
Wednesdays | 11:30am - 1:30pm
28 Symonds St, GraftonJoin us for lunch in the church every Wednesday as we engage in spirit-led conversations and share life together. We strive to make these weekly lunch feel like a home away from home as we join together for friendship, connection and great food.
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Chess Classes for Children
Wednesdays | 4:30pm - 6pm
Auckland Central LibraryAll welcome, beginners, intermediates and advanced.
Contact Stuart: 027 915 9805
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Fill a bag with fresh fruit & veges for $15
Wednesdays | 1pm - 3pm
Homeground, 140 Hobson StA collaboration between Auckland City Mission, Foodtogether & Perfectly Imperfect
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UFO (Unfinished Objects)
Wednesdays | 1pm - 3pm
Makerspace, Auckland Central LibraryHave you got a craft project that you’ve been wanting to complete for ages, unfinished paperwork or mending that you’ve been meaning to do? Tick that job off your list in the company of others at the UFO Group, which meets at Central City Library’s Makerspace every week – and everyone is welcome.
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Auckland Central Chess Club
Wednesdays | 6pm
Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freyberg SquareContact Stuart: 027 915 9805
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Casual Craft Club
Fridays | 10am - 12pm
ACPC, 25 Union St‘Bring Your Own’ craft projects club. Get together with others, work on your craft and have fun!
$3pp. Contact Janet: jcards@ocallahan.org
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Free English Class
Fridays | 4pm
28 Symonds St, GraftonJoin us every Friday in the crypt for free English classes. We practice speaking and writing together, learn about Aotearoa New Zealand and create life-long friendships. All welcome.
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Take 10 Auckland
Every Friday and Saturday, 10pm - 3am | Ellen Melville Centre
In Auckland, Take10 will be providing the same great services that make it such a relied upon safe-zone in Central Wellington, games, phone charging, water, transport advice, first-aid medical support, friendly trained volunteers who love to kōrero with anyone who visits, and acting as a safe spot for people to relax, take a break or come to if they are lost or become separated from the people they are with.
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KiwiTalk
Saturday mornings | 10am - 12pm
25 Union St, First floor, Hall 1KiwiTalk is an English conversation class, focused on building listening and speaking skills. Each week we’ll talk about a practical topic or current story of interest. You can suggest some topics that interest you!
The classes are free, although you may choose to give a small donation (koha).
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Auckland Central City Library Repair Cafe
Third Saturdays | 2pm - 4pm
Auckland Central LibraryRepair instead of throwing away. Services available are; mending of clothing and textiles (no alterations), as well as small electrical household items such as toasters, lamps, vacuum cleaners, etc. We don't accept microwaves. There will also be an introductory workshop to 3D Printing at 3pm, no registration required.
KOHA is gratefully accepted to support the running of this event. If you are keen to volunteer your repair skills, get in touch at nzrepaircafeinfo@gmail.com
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ReUse Market
Every Second Sunday of the Month | 10am - 1:30pmVictoria Street Carpark, Ground Floor (30 Kitchener Street/High St)
Discover secondhand finds at our monthly car boot market. We're dedicated to ReUse – no new items here.
Rain or shine, we're undercover.
Sellers: FREE to Sellers. Register now:
https://events.humanitix.com/host/reuse-marketShoppers: You never know what you might find :-)
Follow us for updates:
https://www.facebook.com/ReUseMarkets/Parking: $2/hour (max $10).
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Yoga and Art Immersion
Sundays | 9am - 10am
Auckland Art Gallery(Every Sunday until 7 Dec 2025)
Yoga explores the expansiveness of what it is to be human – mind, body, spirit – in a non-competitive practice that allows individuals their own unique inquiry into the fascinating enigma of life.
These hour-long Hatha yoga classes will include warm-up stretching, building to stronger poses, including flow balance and breath focus. Warming down will lead into breath practice, ending with a brief relaxation or meditation.
Open to beginners as well as more experienced yogis aged 14 years and over. Bookings are essential.
Condition of participation: please do not register or attend if you currently have any medical conditions, health issues (including injuries, surgeries) or illnesses that could affect your ability to undertake this class safely.
Cost: General admission $20, Members $18 (+ fees)
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Hula Fit Sessions
Sundays | 6pm
Ellen Melville Centre
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Age Concern - Monthly Japanese Gathering 集まろう会
Every Fourth Thursday, 10am - 12pm | Freemans Bay Community Hall
7月24日(木)10時〜12時 フリーマンズベイcommunity Centre「ただ集まろう語ろうThe談会シェアタイム」(ボードゲームやカードゲーム、BGM、お茶は用意します)
日本人シニアを中心とした異世代交流「集まろう会」のお知らせ
おかげさまで、ご参加くださる皆様の活性の様子がAuckland Councilの方にも徐々に認知いただけておりまして、この度、Orakei Local Boardともコミュニティー活性に向けコラボレーションをスタートできることが決まりました!
早速、今月から毎月第2水曜日10時〜12時、Leicester Hall, Ellerslieでも「集まろう会」を開催いたします。
Ellerslie会場は、これまでご参加者さんが少ないマヌカウ方面からも通いやすい場所となります。
ぜひ、皆様の周りの日本人、日本語を話す方々へ情報周知のご協力をお願いいたします。