Celebrate Matariki in the heart of Te Tōangaroa at our Matariki Twilight Market - featuring local Māori kai truck, mahi toi, a magical light path and more!

Saturdday 21 June 4pm - 9pm

Te Tōangaroa - Māhuhu Cresent

Hono mai ki Te Hui Ahurei o Matariki ki Toi o Tāmaki! He hui utukore, ā-whānau hoki, e whakanui ana i te hapori, te ngahau me te auahatanga.

Whai wāhi ki ngā mahi toi kua whakaaweawetia e ngā wai o Aotearoa.

Mātaki i ngā mahi kapa haka, ā, ako mō ngā taonga Māori me tō tātou hononga ki te wai mā ngā haerenga tāpoi me ngā wānanga.

Haere i te ara o Waihorotiu, te awa i whakairo i te riu e mōhiotia ana ko Queen Street, ā, mā roto i te wai ka kite i ngā hononga ki te whenua.

Hono mai ki te whakanui i te tau hou Māori!

Join us for the Matariki Festival at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki! This free, family-friendly event celebrates community, fun and creativity. Engage in art-making activities inspired by the beautiful wai (waters) of Aotearoa. Enjoy kapa haka performances and deepen your knowledge of taonga Māori (treasures) and our connection to water through insightful tours and talks. Explore the path of Waihorotiu, the stream that carved the valley we now call Queen Street, and discover how wai has shaped our sense of place. Celebrate the start of the Māori New Year with us! 

Join renowned Pacific dance practitioner Aunty Kura Taruia for a free ura (Cook Island dance) and an ei katu (crown) workshop as part of the 2025 season of the Pacific Dance Festival.

Celebrated for her deep expertise and dedication to preserving and sharing Pacific dance traditions, Aunty Kura leads participants through the vibrant movements and storytelling essence of Cook Islands ura – a dynamic dance form rooted in Pacific heritage.

Aunty Kura is also a highly skilled Cook Islands costume maker, known for her intricate craftsmanship and deep knowledge of traditional materials and techniques. Her costumes are more than adornment – they are cultural expressions, each piece is woven with meaning, identity and ancestral storytelling.

With decades of experience, Aunty Kura has created stunning regalia for performances, ceremonies and festivals, helping to preserve and pass on the artistry of Cook Islands attire to future generations.

Please book to attend so that we can prepare workshop materials. Your booking will require attendance for both workshops (not just one or the other). Please note that this workshop is in a public and visible space. Wear comfortable clothing (pareu or lavalava if available) and bring a water bottle.

• 11.30am–12.30pm: Ura (Cook Island Dance) Workshop

• 12.30–1.30pm: Ei Katu (Crown) Workshop

This workshop is FREE and follows on from the third Pacific Dance Open Rehearsal.

The Hula Journey
An open rehearsal led by Aruna Po-Ching of The Hula Journey for her show Pele – The Goddess of Fire, a story  about the legendary Hawaiian deity Pele, who falls asleep and dreams of Prince Lohiau‘ipo of Kaua‘i.

Settle into a bean bag and enjoy a curated lineup of short films made by young creatives - stories told through music, dance, and movement. From raw expression to high-energy choreography, this is a celebration of rangatahi voices on screen. Whether you're a filmmaker, dancer, or just here for the vibes, come see what your peers are creating. Low-key, comfy, and all about youth creativity. Free. All welcome. Drop in any time. Snacks available (cash only). Film lineup curated by Day One Hāpai te Haeata. Day One Hāpai te Haeata is a supportive community that empowers rangatahi with the tools, guidance, and opportunities to tell their stories on screen.

Join us for special performances by the Auckland members of the New Zealand Youth Choir as they respond to artworks in A Century of Modern Art on the exhibition’s opening weekend.

The choir members will perform musical works inspired by artworks in the exhibition. Hear their special choral interpretations of Monet’s Water Lilies and Van Gogh’s Wheat Fields with Reaper, Auvers. This free concert will last approximately 50 minutes.

As a bonus, some members of the choir will perform a few songs in the exhibition. These pop-up performances will be available to visitors who have purchased exhibition tickets. These will be from 2pm to approximately 2.20pm.

The New Zealand Youth Choir (NZYC) has achieved considerable success since its formation in 1979. Performances in New Zealand and 13 international tours including visits to the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, United States of America, Australia, Singapore, Russia, the Republic of Korea, China and the Pacific Islands have firmly established its reputation for consistency, energy and excellence. The choir comprises around 50 singers aged 18 to 25 and operates on a three-year audition cycle.

Image credits: Choir image 1-3 by Pieter du Plessis Photography | Artwork image - Vincent van Gogh, Wheat Fields with Reaper, Auvers 1890, Toledo Museum of Art, Purchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey. 

Calling all deep-sea explorers and fearless crafters!

Dive into the deep and create your very own tentacle pendant to take home.

This June, we're creating sea monster sucker necklaces!

Vector Lights is shining a light for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

Bowel cancer is the second-highest cause of cancer death in Aotearoa New Zealand with 3,300 Kiwis diagnosed every year.

Vector Lights is shining a light for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

Bowel cancer is the second-highest cause of cancer death in Aotearoa New Zealand with 3,300 Kiwis diagnosed every year.

Vector Lights is shining a light for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

Bowel cancer is the second-highest cause of cancer death in Aotearoa New Zealand with 3,300 Kiwis diagnosed every year.

Vector Lights is shining a light for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

Bowel cancer is the second-highest cause of cancer death in Aotearoa New Zealand with 3,300 Kiwis diagnosed every year.

Vector Lights is shining a light for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

Bowel cancer is the second-highest cause of cancer death in Aotearoa New Zealand with 3,300 Kiwis diagnosed every year.

Auckland Festival of Photography presents Talking Culture - Photobook Panel.

The festival is pleased to bring to Auckland, for the 8th annual Photobook event - come along to see presentations from NZ artists/photographers, who have published or are in the planning/design phase for their photography books, while viewing a selection of these books in person.

This is an in-person onsite event, no online participation is available.

Presentations - 20 mins + Q&A

Daylight Books - Michael Itkoff  
Michael Itkoff, USA is a publisher, consultant, and former Chief Content Officer at Britelite Immersive. Michael Co-founded the internationally-celebrated art book publishing house, Daylight as well as content experience platform, Fabl. For over twenty years Michael has been a leader in publishing both digital and print media.

Wendy Brandon
Dr Wendy Brandon will discuss a series of photobooks she made in the course of her Doctor of Fine Arts degree completed at Elam, University of Auckland, in 2024. Wendy will discuss the use of photo books to document artists' projects and as an archive.

Alice Connew
Alice Connew is a photographer and publisher whose work is exhibited regularly in Europe and Oceania. Her recent photobook Still Looking Good won the People’s Choice Award at the Australia and New Zealand Photobook Awards 2019 and was listed as the Best Antipodean Photobook 2019. She studied at the Ilam School of Fine Arts in Ōtautahi, New Zealand and relocated to Bristol, UK in 2021 after almost a decade in Berlin. Alice is the co-founder of GLORIA Books, an award-winning independent art publisher.

MC: Alasdair Foster
Alasdair is a regular keynote speaker, and portfolio reviewer at Festivals around the world, he publishes regularly interviews with photographers for his Talking Pictures project, and he writes for international publications on trends in cultural development. He has curated internationally acclaimed photography exhibitions at Festivals all over the world. He is based in Brisbane.

Calling all deep-sea explorers and fearless crafters!

Dive into the deep and create your very own tentacle pendant to take home.

This June, we're creating sea monster sucker necklaces!

Come and clean at the Auckland City Centre.

Meet at 10 AM, 1 June, Sunday at Myers Park Underpass, Auckland CBD.

All cleaning tools will be provided.

This is a fantastic way to get out of that same-old-same-old routine, meet new people, exchange ideas to spark new ones, get light exercise and most of all make a difference to our community and environment. 

This free event is hosted in collaboration with Auckland City Residents Group (CCRG) along with Earth Action Trust. 

This is a fantastic way to get out of that same-old-same-old routine, meet new people, exchange ideas to spark new ones, get light exercise and most of all make a difference to our community and environment.

Coming to the event please consider to:

• Check the weather forecast and wear appropriate gear.

• By registering for the event, you acknowledge that you are physically fit for outdoor work for 2 hours. 

• If you have allergies or medical conditions, carry any necessary medication and inform the event lead if required.

• Practice good hygiene and stay home if you’re sick.

• Children Under 16 -  We welcome younger participants; please ensure they are accompanied by an adult for safety.

In case of extreme weather condition, you will be notified of the cancellation.

About the Host

Earth Action Trust is a migrant-led charitable organization since December 2013. Its focus is environmental awareness through waste reduction and elimination to achieve the zero waste vision of New Zealand by 2040.

Celebrate Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa | New Zealand Music Month at Ka Mua Ka Muri Te Iho Auaha Live!

Come and join us at the Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero | Auckland Central City Library for the live performances of the Ka Mua Ka Muri Te Iho Auaha series featuring five incredible local artists including;
Hip hop lyricist, Idol Essence,
Stand Up Stand Out 2024 winner TEMA,
Soul/ funk singer Romi Wrights,
Acclaimed jazz pianist Joe Kaptein and,
Tui award winning artist Bailey Wiley.

There is an abundance of musical talent that can be found in the underground/fringe music community of Tāmaki Makaurau. Ka Mua Ka Muri Te Iho Auaha is an annual music performance series that shines a lasting light on musicians and songwriters from across Auckland.

Ka Mua Ka Muri Te Iho Auaha is a Māori saying that translates loosely to walking backwards into the future, reflecting on where we are from and inspiring our creative journey into the future. This project brings this saying to life as local artists reflect on the roots of their creativity through interview and performance.

Dance students at Unitec, whose works will be shown in MOANA as part of the Pacific Dance Festival on 17 June 2025, 7pm at Māngere Arts Centre. Tickets available at Eventfinda.

Wednesday and Fridays 12– 1:30pm and 4:30 – 6pm. Queen Street, Wellesley Street West, Elliot Street.

Local talent is taking the streets with live performances every Wednesday and Friday afternoon in the city. Liven up your afternoons with local singer-songwriters and emerging New Zealand bands cropping up across Elliott Street, Wellesley Street, Queen Street and more, supported by the city centre targeted rate.

Friday 30 May 6 - 8pm, Real Groovy, 19 Victoria Street West:

6 – 6:30pm: Lucian Rice
As a multi-instrumentalist and exceptional producer, Lucian Rice’s newly formed solo project establishes him as a rising force in Aotearoa’s alternative music scene. Candid and raw, Lucian’s sound is driven by distorted guitars, charming riffs, and pristine production. He crafts an exhilarating, high-octane alt-rock experience, with a distinct sonic identity. 

6:45 – 7:15pm Saltwater Criminals
Saltwater Criminals are an indie-rock band with a bright, stirring sound, made up of Scottie, Damin (Awning), Louis (Daffodils), and Mitch (Office Dog). Known for their infectious choruses, frank lyrics, and lively riffs, each member shines within the band. Their live shows have earned them a reputation as one of the most exciting bands to watch.

 7:30 – 8pm: Awning
Christian Dimick (Recitals, Avant-Glass, Desperate Models) is widely accepted as one of our country’s most expressive guitar players, and perhaps our most underrated. He’ll often be hidden away in his studio, working on new music or paintings in secret. You’ll have seen this gentle giant play before in a number of groups, though Awning is the band you’ll catch him playing with these days.

Wednesday and Fridays 12– 1:30pm and 4:30 – 6pm. Queen Street, Wellesley Street West, Elliot Street.

Local talent is taking the streets with live performances every Wednesday and Friday afternoon in the city. Liven up your afternoons with local singer-songwriters and emerging New Zealand bands cropping up across Elliott Street, Wellesley Street, Queen Street and more, supported by the city centre targeted rate.

Wednesday 28 May 12 – 1:30pm, The Strand Arcade, 227 Queen Street: Jack and Jenna

Jack Mensah and Jenna Jones are an acoustic duo known for their fun, lounge style covers of contemporary hits, perfect for creating a relaxed and intimate atmosphere wherever they play. With Jack on guitar, and Jenna’s sweet, yet powerful vocals, they bring a fresh twist to popular songs, occasionally blending in original pieces that showcase their musical chemistry.

Wednesday 28 May 4:30 – 6pm, Vulcan Lane: Fruju Peak

Formed in early 2022, Fruju Peak have been busily creating and experimenting within Jazz. They draw inspiration from psychedelic music in its different forms, and they aim to present a cohesive blend of their own original compositions.

Fruju Peak are simultaneously the question, the answer, and the process of finding though at times; failing. Come jam!

Local talent is taking the streets with live performances every Wednesday and Friday afternoon in the city. Liven up your afternoons with local singer-songwriters and emerging New Zealand bands cropping up across Elliott Street, Wellesley Street, Queen Street and more, supported by the city centre targeted rate.

Friday 23 May 12 – 1:30pm, Queen Street entrance of The Strand Arcade: Harpist Harrison Chau

Harrison’s journey with the harp began in high school, inspired by a brief stint with the traditional Chinese Guzheng and Harrison’s love for the Legend of Zelda series. Growing up, Harrison was also surrounded by the music of Tchaikovsky's ballets, courtesy of Harrison’s father's love for classical music.

Friday 23 May 4 – 6pm, Guitar Gallery, 95 Queen Street: NZ Boutique Music Makers Salon at the Guitar Gallery

The Guitar Gallery, Aotearoa’s premier boutique guitar shop, is renowned for featuring a curated collection of small-batch, artisan Kiwi-built gear—from high-end guitars and effects pedals to hand-wound pickups. They're hosting a special in-person meet-up with these talented builders, complete with product demos, a Q&A session, and more. Swing by their Auckland shop, tucked away on Exchange Lane just off Queen St, and meet the makers behind the gear.

Friday 23 May 4:30 – 6pm outside JB Hi-Fi, 126 Queen Street: Rumpus Machine

Rumpus Machine is a band of teenage brothers and sisters based in Torbay on the North shore of Auckland. They pride themselves in performing top-class covers of the most epic classic rock songs in history from the 50’s to the 90’s – all while writing guitar-based original rock music of their own.

Come and join us for the newly established Auckland CBD Repair Café at Te Matawai, CBD.
Our volunteer repairers will be ready to help repair your items for FREE!!
We will be open 11am to 2pm on the fourth Saturday of each month!!
Our volunteer repairers are ready to help repair your items such as:

• Smaller furniture pieces that need to be repaired

• Bikes that need to be serviced

• Toys

• Clothing that needs fixing

• Small appliances

• Laptops and other electronics

This event is sponsored by:

• DEANZ - Doughnut Economics Advocates NZ

• Foundation North

• Kainga Ora

• Lotteries Commission

• Auckland Transport

For more information about Repair Cafes, please visit: https://repaircafe.doughnuteconomicsnz.com/
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The bright colours and irresistible beats of Africa are coming to The Bases Wynyard Quarter (behind Silo Park) this month. Each year, the African Communities Forum Inc (ACOFI) coordinates Africa Day. This event is aimed at bringing together Africans in Tamaki Makaurau, to showcase our diversity, share and celebrate our cultures with the wider communities. As the population of the African communities continues to grow, we see the need for events such as this to continue especially for our future African Kiwis. With a packed lineup of talented artists with strong connections to Africa, dance, markets and some of Tāmaki Makaurau's tastiest food stalls. You won't want to miss this chance to immerse in all things Africa. This is a FREE and Family Friendly EVENT.

Youth Circus Festival 2025 brings two days of fun and inclusive circus to Circability Central at Victoria Park, in central Auckland!

Circability invites all ages, all abilities and all cultures to join in this free two-day festival, accommodating for all skill levels. No experience? No problem! Youth will enjoy our in-depth workshops each day, consisting of juggling, diabolo, kendama, unicycle, trapeze & silks, hula hoop and more! Come along to learn more about circus and about yourself, and get ready for a really fun couple of days.

Both days of our Youth Circus Festival are open to everyone: Friday will feature workshops during a school-day schedule, highlighting our social circus work while incorporating the Auckland special schools we engage with, while Saturday's youth and community circus stretches from 10am - 4:30pm, with a special circus forum following the workshops and end-of-session performances!

Reserve your spot now so we can accommodate you and ensure there's enough room for everyone to participate! We can't wait to see you for another awesome Youth Circus Festival!

Monthly City Centre Community Network, funded by the Waitematā Local Board.

Date: 4th Thursdays

Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Location: Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freyberg Place

To receive notification of future events. Send an email to:  aklcitycentrecommunity@gmail.com

毎月第四木曜日に日本人シニアや日本語で楽しくおしゃべりしたい人たちを対象にした「集まろう会」を開催しています。

お茶やお菓子をいただきながら、皆で楽しいひと時を過ごしませんか？

特に65歳以上のシニアの方にご参加いただきたいので、ご家族やお知り合いお誘い合わせの上、お越し下さいますようお願いいたします。

参加者の年齢は問いませんので、沢山の方々の参加をお待ちしています。

次回の第4回集まろう会は“手作り“をテーマに開催いたします。

以前お作りになった作品、そのお写真など、お手持ちのものがあればご持参いただきご紹介いただければと思います。

もちろん、お持ちでない方もほかの参加者の作品を見に来ていただけるだけでも大歓迎です。

次回も皆さんの元気な笑顔が見られるのを楽しみにしております。

主催：Age Concern Auckland(エイジ・コンサーン・オークランド)

開催日時：毎月第四木曜日 10:00am ～12:00pm

開催場所：Freemans Bay Community Hall Function Room

開催場所住所：52 Hepburn Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland

開催場所地図：https://goo.gl/maps/G1w9gysppfkWMNZi6

参加費：ゴールドコインドネーション

定員：20名　※定員になり次第締め切らせていただきますのでご了承ください。

申込先：E-mailでお申し込みをお願いします。E-mail：asianservices@ageconak.org.nz

申込時に日本語と英語でお名前とE-mail、電話番号をお知らせください。

申込締切日：5月24日（水）までにお申し込みをお願いします。

駐車場：施設に隣接する道路に120分まで無料駐車可能です。

問合せ先：asianservices@ageconak.org.nz

Come join us at our ReUse Market in Auckland's City Centre - come to shop or come to sell.

Background

Our market is a place for anyone who wants to to sell, swap, downsize or just give things away you no longer need. We also accept stall holders who want to sell handmade upcycled items. 
 
Our central covered venue is in Auckland's City Centre on the ground floor (High St side) of the Victoria St Car Park. Just up from Queen St. 

Car entry is on Kitchener St. Walking entry from High St. 

Details

ReUse Market: Secondhand Treasure

2nd Sunday of the Month | 10am - 1:30pm Victoria 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-market

• Shoppers: You never know what you might find :-)

Follow us for updates:  https://www.facebook.com/ReUseMarkets/

 Parking: $2/hour (max $10).

Communications

The best place to find out more on what’s happening is at Facebook.com/ReUseMarkets

Background

In August 2012 Grey Lynn 2030 started the Car Boot Market. Held on the Last Sunday of the Month in the Grey Lynn RSC Car park and this market has become a much enjoyed community institution.

Fourteen years on the climate has changed - the market has been rain affected many times which is annoying for both our shoppers and sellers. So we were looking for a covered space to run another market. We now have a new second, central venue in Auckland's City Centre - Victoria St Car Park (note it's not the Victoria Park market).  We are up by Queen St and the Albert Park/Auckland Art Gallery/Library/ University.

Our name reflects our passion and what drives our markets- ReUse Market. We hope to see you.

Thanks to the Auckland City Centre Targetted Rate and to Auckland Council/Auckland Transport for supporting the market and letting us use the carparking building for this new use. 

We are so excited to launch our new weekly event, DOJO, which is a weekly creative hangout for young people every Friday from 6–9 pm at The Button Factory. With open mic sessions, live DJs, and performances from local talent, it's a supportive, alcohol-free space to connect, create, and vibe with other young artists. Presented by the Zips (Church & AP, deadforest, Dera Meelan & Luther Lancealot).

 The idea of DOJO is for young people to have somewhere safe and inviting to hang on a Friday night, with great music and live performances, meeting other young people in the arts. For some creative young people, they might want a chance to gig at an underage event, and this will be the place to get that gig!

 We’d love it if you could let your young people know, or forward this to people you know who are working with young people to encourage them to come through.