NZ Taiwan Day 2026
A celebration of culture, connection, and seriously good food!

Get ready for a full day of colour, flavour, and non-stop fun as NZ Taiwan Day 2026 celebrates Taiwanese culture and community right here in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau

Victory Convention Centre, Auckland CBD

What’s happening?
Live performances & cultural showcases
Hands-on activities and interactive experiences for all ages
Mouth-watering Taiwanese food
Unique stalls, games, and surprises around every corner

With something for all ages to enjoy, NZ Taiwan Day is the perfect day out to explore culture, creativity, and community together.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring your appetite—this is a celebration you don’t want to miss

Save the date & join us at Victory Convention Centre in Auckland CBD for NZ Taiwan Day 2026!

For more information, visit our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/nztaiwanday/ or website https://www.nztaiwanday.org.nz/

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NZ Taiwan Day 2026
A celebration of culture, connection, and seriously good food!

Get ready for a full day of colour, flavour, and non-stop fun as NZ Taiwan Day 2026 celebrates Taiwanese culture and community right here in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau

Victory Convention Centre, Auckland CBD

What’s happening?
Live performances & cultural showcases
Hands-on activities and interactive experiences for all ages
Mouth-watering Taiwanese food
Unique stalls, games, and surprises around every corner

With something for all ages to enjoy, NZ Taiwan Day is the perfect day out to explore culture, creativity, and community together.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring your appetite—this is a celebration you don’t want to miss

Save the date & join us at Victory Convention Centre in Auckland CBD for NZ Taiwan Day 2026!

For more information, visit our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/nztaiwanday/ or website https://www.nztaiwanday.org.nz/

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� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

Celebrating the vibrant cultures of Latin America!!

Freyberg Square & Ellen Melville Centre, Auckland Central
Come along and enjoy:

Delicious Latin American street food
Live music & folkloric dance performances
Crafts, local Latinx artists & small businesses
Activities for tamariki & whānau
Pet-friendly vibes – bring your furry friends!

Let’s dance, eat, connect & celebrate community!

� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

In just 3 hours, the collaborative Climate Fresk workshop will teach you the fundamental science behind climate change and empower you to take action.

Cost: Free

Registration/Ticket Info:

Please register via the link below

Register

Organiser

Climate Training Co

Email

sue@climatetraining.co.nz

View Organiser Website

Come and visit the team to ask questions or to give your feedback about our proposed annual plan.

Celebrate the vibrant cultures of Latin America with AULA (Auckland University Latin American Students’ Association) at this year’s World of Cultures Festival. Enjoy live performances of traditional Latin dances, including the lively and passionate salsa — a rhythm that’s sure to get you moving!

Between performances, visit our interactive stall and try traditional games from across South America. Each game offers a glimpse into the region’s rich history and playful community spirit.

Whether you’re dancing along, learning something new, or simply soaking in the energy, Discover Latin America is a fun and colourful way to experience the warmth, joy, and connection that define Latin culture.

This event explores stories of rice as a staple food in many cultures, especially in the Asian region, where rice is cultivated and distributed in various parts of the world. The rich vocabulary, stories, rituals, and culinary practices that certain cultures have of rice tell us about its cultural significance and its importance in everyday life.

Telling Our Stories of Rice features storytelling and an artist-led session. The storytelling session will read-aloud storybooks on rice (creation stories and folk narratives) from the Philippines and other Asian cultures. The artist-led session will involve a korero about rice/food production through a creative, hands-on activity.

Feeling inspired to work with eco-friendly art materials?

Love making things from scratch with your own hands?

Come and join us for a nourishing and practical day of learning how to make your own unique art materials from wild-foraged and homegrown plants. A whole day of artistic learning, play and connection to nature.

LEARN TO MAKE:

– artist’s drawing charcoals (including smudge-proof charcoal)

– rich black ink (with a water-resistant variation)

– handcrafted dip-pens for drawing, writing and calligraphy

– tannin-rich inks for writing and painting

– brightly-coloured inks for painting

You will also take home some of these materials, along with the skills and confidence to keep experimenting with the plants in your own local environment.

Come and treat yourself (and maybe bring a friend!) to an inspiring day of learning.

Cost: $180

Registration/Ticket Info:

Tickets are available on our website

Register

Organiser

Wild Studio

Phone

027 254 3688

Email

wildstudioaotearoa@gmail.com

View Organiser Website

Discover the art of Sashiko, a traditional Japanese form of decorative stitching, in this hands-on workshop led by Cheryl Lyall, fibre artist and tutor. Taught in the traditional Unshin style passed on by Japanese tutor Junka, participants will first create their own Sashiko thimble, then learn how to use it to guide the needle in rhythmic, meditative stitching.

The class will explore the history and cultural roots of Sashiko as both a functional mending technique and a form of folk art, followed by a practical project: either a small Azuma bag or a visible-mending piece for a favourite garment.

Experience the vibrant sounds of Japan with Akane, a Japanese traditional music ensemble based in Auckland. Established in 2018, Akane brings the spirit of Japanese folk music to life through a dynamic blend of Tsugaru shamisen (three-string guitar), shinobue (bamboo flute), wadaiko (Japanese drums), and soulful vocals.

Their performances weave rhythm and melody into a captivating journey that celebrates both tradition and innovation, delivering an authentic yet contemporary sound that resonates across cultures – right here in Tāmaki Makaurau.

� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

A vibrant celebration of Chinese culinary and performing arts! Join us as talented chefs showcase their creativity, crafting dishes that delight both the palate and the eye.

The experience is brought to life with captivating performances, including traditional folk dances and other dynamic cultural expressions, making it a feast for all the senses.

Collage Club is an inclusive creative community event.

Join us in rummaging through a wide range of materials (everything from maps to magazines) and once you find something that catches your eye… look for more. Then, cut, rip and stick to make something new.

Whether you have a plan or want to be inspired this community event will offer a chance for creativity with no previous experience necessary. Collage club is a sustainable art event: all our materials are rescued from the tip via local recycling centres.  

This event kindly supported by the Creative Communities scheme / Creative New Zealand.

Find us on Instagram @collageclubakl

Cost: Free

Registration/Ticket Info:

Email collageclubakl@gmail.com or dm us on Instagram: @collageclubakl

Organiser

Louise Clement & Tracey Mckeown

View Organiser Website

A Repair Café is an event where people bring their loved, broken or
damaged items to be fixed for free, saving money and reducing the
​amount of material that ends up in landfill. ​​

-Small electrical appliances
– Clothes that need patching, hemming, being let out or taken in
– Small items of furniture, like a chair or coffee table
– Diagnosis of computers, laptops and electronics
– Bicycles
– Toys and other items glued, nailed, screwed, stitched or checked for mechanical faults – General DIY fixers

Cost: Free

Registration/Ticket Info:

No registration needed, just drop in.

Organiser

Doughnut Economics Advocates New Zealand

Email

admin@de-anz.org

View Organiser Website

A free, climate-friendly community meal in the heart of the city.

Everybody Eats returns to Te Komititanga for its second year, getting people around the table for a shared, climate-friendly community meal.

Last year, more than 650 free meals were enjoyed, welcoming people from all walks of life for an afternoon of great kai and connection. This year, we’re doing it all again.

On Saturday 28th March, join us at Te Komititanga for a free, open-air community meal that puts people and the planet first. Everyone is welcome to take a seat, share food, and connect, no matter who you are or where you’re from.

The meal will be lovingly prepared by Everybody Eats, with elements made from rescued food - helping reduce food waste while serving up nourishing, delicious dishes.

This is a FREE, ticketed event. On the day, if they choose, guests will also have the option to pay it forward, helping fund future meals for people who need them most.

Everybody Eats in Te Komititanga is proudly supported by Auckland Live and the city centre targeted rate, and brought to life by Everybody Eats, and Interesting Things Aotearoa.

Come be part of something special - because food really is better when it’s shared.

Join us for a chill talk concert where music meets youth vibes, celebrating cultures from around the world!

Come enjoy a relaxed afternoon at Ellen Melville Centre.

The event features Talk Concert, where Korean musician Han Lee shares the story behind his original song, using music to open conversations about identity and belonging. He will also perform an unreleased track on a runway-inspired stage showcasing traditional Korean attire (Hanbok).

Talk Concert features hip-hop artist Newko. He is the first Asian hip hop artist in New Zealand to chart on major music charts in both Korea and New Zealand — a groundbreaking achievement that helped put Asian artists firmly on the map in the New Zealand music scene. He is also the first Asian to host a hip hop radio show in New Zealand, breaking barriers in broadcasting and representation. As the leader of 64D, Newko has collaborated with some of New Zealand’s most legendary artists, further cementing his influence and legacy within the culture.

K-pop Culture Night will showcase En Beat K-pop Dance Crew, KWELL_THE VOSS (K-pop dance group). All are welcome — come listen, move, and connect.

Join us to get the essential skills for authentic sustainability storytelling. Back by popular demand, the Communicating Sustainability Masterclass 2026 is a day of hands-on learning led by industry experts.

Why attend?

Effective sustainability communication is more important than ever. Getting it right or getting
it wrong can get you in the news. People want to know about the good businesses are doing,
but they’re quick to spot inauthenticity. How can you share your progress while avoiding the pitfalls of greenwashing? This course will give you the skills to communicate sustainability with confidence.

What you’ll learn

• Practical strategies to share your sustainability progress effectively in today’s commercial environment

• Best practice and the latest industry trends

• Insights from industry leaders and real-world case studies

• Networking with like-minded professionals

Topics include:

• Trust, authenticity and greenwashing

• Target audiences and effective messaging

• Ethical and practical uses of AI for sustainability communications

• Maximising engagement and conversions for commercial success

Who should attend?

• Communication and marketing professionals

• Sustainability managers

• Business owners and managers

• Anyone interested in sustainability storytelling

Book a spot on this course to learn how to communicate sustainability with confidence – to help grow your business, learn valuable skills and make change for the better.

Ticket price varies depending on membership, early bird, general admission.

Cost: $250 – $895

Registration/Ticket Info:

Buy tickets via our website

Register

Organiser

Sustainable Business Network

Phone

09 826 0394

Email

office@sustainable.org.nz

View Organiser Website

The University of Auckland Horticulture Club aims to hold a terrarium making event.

This event encourages participants to build their own closed terrarium.

Often we have glass jars lying around our house waiting to be used. One of the ways the Horticulture Club reuses such jars are by making a self-sustained ecosystem also known as a terrarium.

We encourage attendees to be sustainable and bring their own jars, but we will also provide some which will have been sourced from local op-shops.

The evening will begin with a warm welcome and introduction to the event. Attendees will be guided throughout the evening to build their own unique terrarium to take home. Snacks and drinks will be provided! The University of Auckland Horticulture Club looks forward to Ecofest 2026!

Cost: $5

Registration/Ticket Info:

Buy tickets through google form on our instgram page

Organiser

University of Auckland Horticulture Club

Phone

0272518395

Email

uoahorticultureclub@gmail.com

View Organiser Website

� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

A family-friendly cultural celebration showcasing Thailand's vibrant traditions, music, dance, Food / Drink, and community spirit.

The event aims to strengthen cultural understanding, promote diversity, and connect Thai and New Zealand communities through shared experiences.

Join Zara (pronouns: they/them) at Bike Hub Queen’s Wharf for our first series of cycle maintenance 101 sessions for WTQ participants.

These practical, hands-on workshops are suitable for beginners, and you’ll be learning how to look after your bike alongside other women, trans, and queer folks, with skilled mechanics also from these communities, in a friendly environment. These workshops will build your confidence to discover more repair skills at Bike Hubs all over Tāmaki. You are welcome to stay at the end to continue chatting and connecting with other attendees.

Bring: Your bike to work on & weather-appropriate clothing.

WTQ Session 1: Punctures: Don’t get stranded with a flat tyre – Sat 4 April.

WTQ Session 2: Brakes: Make sure your bike stops when you need it to – Sat 11 April.

WTQ Session 3: Shifter Issues: Bring ease to your cycle trip – Sat 18 April.

Cost: $5

Registration/Ticket Info:

Places are limited, registration is needed.

Organiser

EcoMatters

Phone

09 826 4276

Email

info@ecomatters.org.nz

View Organiser Website

Join us for a welcoming, hands-on bike workshop designed to build confidence, skills, and independence for women riders of all backgrounds.

We’ll begin with a short, accessible presentation covering the basic parts of a bicycle, common materials, and what to look for across different brands. From there, we’ll move outside for a practical maintenance demonstration, where you’ll see essential techniques in action and have guided time to work on your own bike. Throughout the session, there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions—especially the ones you might normally hesitate to ask.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll know how to change a punctured tyre, oil your chain, disassemble and reassemble your bike for transport, carry out a general safety check, and understand the basic tools you need.

Bring along:
Your own bicycle (if you have one) and your curiosity.

Cost: Free

Registration/Ticket Info:

Register

Organiser

Auckland Council

View Organiser Website

� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

Languages: English, Te Reo Māori

Join Para Kore with facilitator Ethan Smith and other whānau on a journey through whakapapa, māramatanga, kaitiakitanga and manaakitanga with our He Mana tō te Kai programme.

This programme is all about reconnecting to the mana of kai and in the words of our tupuna – kaua e moumou kai.

Learn useful tips, reduce food waste, save more kai and ultimately money. Nau mai haere mai!

Cost: Free

Registration/Ticket Info:

Register via the link

Register

Organiser

Para Kore Marae

Phone

021 781 197

Email

toni@parakore.maori.nz

View Organiser Website

Languages: English, Te Reo Māori

The Mai i Kurawaka Reclaiming our Menstrual Mātauranga wānanga invites participants to:

• Reconnect with the traditional Māori worldview of ikura (menstruation);

• Explore its whakapapa, sacredness, and connection to atua wāhine;

• Introduce reusable ikura products and explore their environmental benefits;

• Support whānau to reclaim and normalise conversations and practices around ikura.

This event is going to be held in the Helen Clark Lounge.

Cost: Free

Registration/Ticket Info:

Register online with the link below

Register

Organiser

Para Kore

View Organiser Website

The Adults Learn to Ride – Beginner course is great for adults who have never ridden a bike before or those who haven’t been on a bike in a while and feel a bit wobbly. 

You’ll learn how to:  

• Check your bike and helmet are safe to use  

• balance on a bike and pedal independently 

• basic bike handling skills (braking, manoeuvring, gears and signalling)  

This course takes place in a private, quiet and enclosed location and is led by qualified, friendly instructors so you can learn at your own pace. Bring your own bike and helmet, or we can provide one for you! 

Check out our video for what to expect: https://youtube.com/shorts/gW3Jpy_g-Ao?feature=share 

Cost: Free

Registration/Ticket Info:

Find the event and register here

Register

Organiser

Auckland Transport

Celebrating the vibrant cultures of Latin America!!

Freyberg Square & Ellen Melville Centre, Auckland Central
Come along and enjoy:

Delicious Latin American street food
Live music & folkloric dance performances
Crafts, local Latinx artists & small businesses
Activities for tamariki & whānau
Pet-friendly vibes – bring your furry friends!

Let’s dance, eat, connect & celebrate community!

Languages: English, Te Reo Māori

Spend your Saturday morning overlooking the Waitematā Harbour, learning the art of raranga in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment. These pop-up weaving workshops offer tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau a hands-on introduction to Māori weaving practices during the school holidays, connecting people to te ao Māori, sustainability, and place.

Led by the Te Puāwai Weavers Collective, participants will be guided through a tikanga-led learning journey that begins with whakawhanaungatanga and kōrero on harakeke, whakapapa and whenua. You’ll then learn foundational weaving techniques while creating your own putiputi or harakeke bracelet to take home. All materials are provided and ethically prepared, allowing you to focus on learning, creativity, and connection.

Each workshop centres learning through doing, building confidence rather than perfection, and creates space for shared making, reflection, and meaningful engagement with natural materials. Through this experience, participants gain cultural understanding and confidence, strengthen whānau and community connections, and deepen their relationship to sustainability, kaitiakitanga, and environmental care.

Te Wharekura is a kaupapa Māori learning space in the heart of the city, a place to learn, connect, and reflect, where mahi toi, kōrero tuku iho, and the values of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei are shared with all.

Participants can do 1 or 2 workshops.

Nau mai, haere mai.

Cost: Free

Registration/Ticket Info:

Registration via Event Finda

Register

Organiser

Te Wharekura

Phone

09 885 9557

Email

info@tewharekura.com

View Organiser Website

This workshop is a creative session for children aged 7 – 11. Participants will explore a variety of artistic techniques using recycled or everyday materials. The workshop encourages children to see art in everyday objects, promotes sustainability, and develops confidence in artistic expression through hands-on activities.

For all Eco Warriors April school holiday events at Central City Library: https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/en/events/school-holidays-events.html

Cost: Free

Registration/Ticket Info:

Please email to register for this event.

centralcitylibrarykids@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Organiser

Auckland Central City Library

Phone

09 301 0101

View Organiser Website

Join Zara (pronouns: they/them) at Bike Hub Queen’s Wharf for our first series of cycle maintenance 101 sessions for WTQ participants.

These practical, hands-on workshops are suitable for beginners, and you’ll be learning how to look after your bike alongside other women, trans, and queer folks, with skilled mechanics also from these communities, in a friendly environment. These workshops will build your confidence to discover more repair skills at Bike Hubs all over Tāmaki. You are welcome to stay at the end to continue chatting and connecting with other attendees.

Bring: Your bike to work on & weather-appropriate clothing.

WTQ Session 1: Punctures: Don’t get stranded with a flat tyre – Sat 4 April.

WTQ Session 2: Brakes: Make sure your bike stops when you need it to – Sat 11 April.

WTQ Session 3: Shifter Issues: Bring ease to your cycle trip – Sat 18 April.

Cost: $5

Registration/Ticket Info:

Places are limited, registration is needed.

Organiser

EcoMatters

Phone

09 826 4276

Email

info@ecomatters.org.nz

View Organiser Website

� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

Join Wei at Auckland Central Library, for this fun, interactive worm farming and bokashi workshop for kids and whānau.

Dive into the fascinating world of tiger worms and discover how these tiny composting heroes turn food scraps into fertiliser for your plants. There’ll be plenty of wiggly worm fun and interactive activities for the whole whānau!

Discover bokashi composting as well. It is an excellent option for families that embrace small-space living.

To help you on your way, all confirmed workshop participants get a 50% discount coupon to order a composting system through our website and we’ll deliver it straight to your door. Plus, you’ll also receive a free rat trap to help keep pests under control!

This workshop is designed for children aged 5 and above and their caregivers. Each child must be accompanied by at least one adult.

You are welcome to bring a few small cut pieces of fruit peels (no citrus) or vegetable peels (no onion, garlic and chilli please) if you’d like to feed the worms.

This workshop is proudly supported by Auckland Council, Auckland Central Library and brought to you by the Compost Collective https://compostcollective.org.nz/.

For all Eco Warriors April school holiday events at Central City Library: https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/en/events/school-holidays-events.html

Cost: Free

Registration/Ticket Info:

Using the link below

Register

Organiser

Auckland Central City Library

Email

centralcitylibrarykids@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

View Organiser Website

Are your investments in line with sustainable living?

Supporting the kind of future you believe in? 

Did you know there are simple actions you can take to make your KiwiSaver and managed fund investments a force for good?

The good news is that we all have the power to choose funds that care for our natural environment like the ocean and nature as much as we do.

Join Mindful Money for an insightful workshop on ethical investing, and learn how to align your investments with your values!

This event will take place in the Betty Wark Room.

Cost: Koha

Registration/Ticket Info:

No Registration Needed

Organiser

Mindful Money

Email

marketing@mindfulmoney.nz

View Organiser Website

Be an eco-warrior with a fun and eco-friendly craft! Tamariki will turn recycled materials into seed paper that can be planted to grow flowers, herbs, or veggies.

Make them start your garden or create a unique, handmade gift for someone special. It’s messy, creative, and perfect for little hands who love making and planting!

Tamariki will also learn about the science behind the process of paper-making. They will discover the amount of water required (a lot!!) and they will get to understand the importance of water conservation and sustainability.

For all Eco Warriors, April school holiday events at Central City Library: https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/en/events/school-holidays-events.html

Cost: Free

Registration/Ticket Info:

Please email to register for this event.

centralcitylibrarykids@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Organiser

Auckland Central City Library

Phone

09 301 0101

View Organiser Website

Marine Mammals VR Experience with Blake Trust

Explore how to support our Moana (ocean) through VR (Virtual Reality). Whānau have the opportunity to journey through a facilitated learning space on Marine Mammals. Whānau can explore the ocean in the safety of the Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero | Central City Library.VR allows you to explore the ocean as if you are diving in for yourselves in one of four 30 minute sessions.

Sessions are first in first served

Marine Mammals VR Sessions

11AM-11.30AM

12PM-12.30PM

1.30PM-2PM

2.30PM-3PM

Free for whānau

For all Eco Warriors April school holiday events at Central City Library: https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/en/events/school-holidays-events.html

Cost: Free

Registration/Ticket Info:

No registration required

Organiser

Auckland Central City Library

Phone

09 301 0101

View Organiser Website

Languages: English, Te Reo Māori

Spend your Saturday morning overlooking the Waitematā Harbour, learning the art of raranga in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment. These pop-up weaving workshops offer tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau a hands-on introduction to Māori weaving practices during the school holidays, connecting people to te ao Māori, sustainability, and place.

Led by the Te Puāwai Weavers Collective, participants will be guided through a tikanga-led learning journey that begins with whakawhanaungatanga and kōrero on harakeke, whakapapa and whenua. You’ll then learn foundational weaving techniques while creating your own putiputi or harakeke bracelet to take home. All materials are provided and ethically prepared, allowing you to focus on learning, creativity, and connection.

Each workshop centres learning through doing, building confidence rather than perfection, and creates space for shared making, reflection, and meaningful engagement with natural materials. Through this experience, participants gain cultural understanding and confidence, strengthen whānau and community connections, and deepen their relationship to sustainability, kaitiakitanga, and environmental care.

Te Wharekura is a kaupapa Māori learning space in the heart of the city, a place to learn, connect, and reflect, where mahi toi, kōrero tuku iho, and the values of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei are shared with all.

Participants can do 1 or 2 workshops.

Nau mai, haere mai.

Cost: Free

Registration/Ticket Info:

Registration via Event Finda

Register

Organiser

Te Wharekura

Phone

09 885 9557

Email

info@tewharekura.com

View Organiser Website

WeCare Community Festival 2026
Join us for a joyful day of connection, celebration & community!

WeCare brings together local volunteers who offer pastoral care & support to a wide range of people in our city, from residents & students to travellers & families experiencing homelessness.

Come along & enjoy live music, shared meals, free photo zones, cultural showcases & plenty of family-friendly activities.

Together we’ll celebrate the spirit of unity, kindness & belonging that makes our community feel like one big whānau on this beautiful land.

Date: Saturday, 18 April 2026
Time: 11am - 3pm
Location: Ellen Melville Community Centre, 2 Freyberg Place, Auckland Central, Auckland 1000

Theme: 'What is Love?'

Vision & Purpose
The WeCare Community Festival 2026 is a vibrant gathering that brings together residents, students, families & those in need under the theme 'What is Love?'

Community love Entry is FREE!

This festival aims to:
• Share resources, time & love with the community.
• Be together as a diverse & welcoming neighbourhood.
• Care for one another through acts of kindness & service.

Join Zara (pronouns: they/them) at Bike Hub Queen’s Wharf for our first series of cycle maintenance 101 sessions for WTQ participants.

These practical, hands-on workshops are suitable for beginners, and you’ll be learning how to look after your bike alongside other women, trans, and queer folks, with skilled mechanics also from these communities, in a friendly environment. These workshops will build your confidence to discover more repair skills at Bike Hubs all over Tāmaki. You are welcome to stay at the end to continue chatting and connecting with other attendees.

Bring: Your bike to work on & weather-appropriate clothing.

WTQ Session 1: Punctures: Don’t get stranded with a flat tyre – Sat 4 April.

WTQ Session 2: Brakes: Make sure your bike stops when you need it to – Sat 11 April.

WTQ Session 3: Shifter Issues: Bring ease to your cycle trip – Sat 18 April.

Cost: $5

Registration/Ticket Info:

Places are limited, registration is needed.

Organiser

EcoMatters

Phone

09 826 4276

Email

info@ecomatters.org.nz

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� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

CreativeMornings Auckland returns in 2026 as a refreshed monthly morning series, re-born with a new Auckland host & shared across Studio One Toi Tū & here in the Helen Clark Lounge, EMC

Part of the global CreativeMornings platform, this free, monthly gathering brings Auckland’s creative community together over a cup of coffee, impactful talks & facilitated connection.

EMC is proud to host selected sessions, supporting Studio One Toi Tū’s kaupapa championing the creativity, talent & whakaaro being served up each month.

This is your invitation to start the day inspired! With ideas, stories, & people shaping Auckland’s creative future.

Save the EMC Session Dates - speakers & themes will be announced closer to each session.

Friday 24 April
Friday 29 May
Friday 26 June

CreativeMornings is a well-established global creative community, with over 230 - 240 chapters across 65 - 70 countries, connecting creatives through free monthly talks & shared breakfasts.

CreativeMornings Auckland welcomes creatives who live, work, or regularly spend time in the city centre, including:

* Emerging & mid-career artists
* Designers, writers, filmmakers, musicians
* Cultural practitioners & storytellers
* Creative entrepreneurs & freelancers
* City-centre residents engaged in arts, culture & innovation

The series is inclusive & open, with a primary focus on creatives actively contributing to or engaging with Auckland’s cultural ecosystem & seeking regular, accessible inspiration & connection in a morning-friendly format.

Inspiring mornings for creative minds, connection & fresh ideas.

� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

Celebrating the vibrant cultures of Latin America!!

Freyberg Square & Ellen Melville Centre, Auckland Central
Come along and enjoy:

Delicious Latin American street food
Live music & folkloric dance performances
Crafts, local Latinx artists & small businesses
Activities for tamariki & whānau
Pet-friendly vibes – bring your furry friends!

Let’s dance, eat, connect & celebrate community!

� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

CreativeMornings Auckland returns in 2026 as a refreshed monthly morning series, re-born with a new Auckland host & shared across Studio One Toi Tū & here in the Helen Clark Lounge, EMC

Part of the global CreativeMornings platform, this free, monthly gathering brings Auckland’s creative community together over a cup of coffee, impactful talks & facilitated connection.

EMC is proud to host selected sessions, supporting Studio One Toi Tū’s kaupapa championing the creativity, talent & whakaaro being served up each month.

This is your invitation to start the day inspired! With ideas, stories, & people shaping Auckland’s creative future.

Save the EMC Session Dates - speakers & themes will be announced closer to each session.

Friday 24 April
Friday 29 May
Friday 26 June

CreativeMornings is a well-established global creative community, with over 230 - 240 chapters across 65 - 70 countries, connecting creatives through free monthly talks & shared breakfasts.

CreativeMornings Auckland welcomes creatives who live, work, or regularly spend time in the city centre, including:

* Emerging & mid-career artists
* Designers, writers, filmmakers, musicians
* Cultural practitioners & storytellers
* Creative entrepreneurs & freelancers
* City-centre residents engaged in arts, culture & innovation

The series is inclusive & open, with a primary focus on creatives actively contributing to or engaging with Auckland’s cultural ecosystem & seeking regular, accessible inspiration & connection in a morning-friendly format.

Inspiring mornings for creative minds, connection & fresh ideas.

� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

Celebrating the vibrant cultures of Latin America!!

Freyberg Square & Ellen Melville Centre, Auckland Central
Come along and enjoy:

Delicious Latin American street food
Live music & folkloric dance performances
Crafts, local Latinx artists & small businesses
Activities for tamariki & whānau
Pet-friendly vibes – bring your furry friends!

Let’s dance, eat, connect & celebrate community!

� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

CreativeMornings Auckland returns in 2026 as a refreshed monthly morning series, re-born with a new Auckland host & shared across Studio One Toi Tū & here in the Helen Clark Lounge, EMC

Part of the global CreativeMornings platform, this free, monthly gathering brings Auckland’s creative community together over a cup of coffee, impactful talks & facilitated connection.

EMC is proud to host selected sessions, supporting Studio One Toi Tū’s kaupapa championing the creativity, talent & whakaaro being served up each month.

This is your invitation to start the day inspired! With ideas, stories, & people shaping Auckland’s creative future.

Save the EMC Session Dates - speakers & themes will be announced closer to each session.

Friday 24 April
Friday 29 May
Friday 26 June

CreativeMornings is a well-established global creative community, with over 230 - 240 chapters across 65 - 70 countries, connecting creatives through free monthly talks & shared breakfasts.

CreativeMornings Auckland welcomes creatives who live, work, or regularly spend time in the city centre, including:

* Emerging & mid-career artists
* Designers, writers, filmmakers, musicians
* Cultural practitioners & storytellers
* Creative entrepreneurs & freelancers
* City-centre residents engaged in arts, culture & innovation

The series is inclusive & open, with a primary focus on creatives actively contributing to or engaging with Auckland’s cultural ecosystem & seeking regular, accessible inspiration & connection in a morning-friendly format.

Inspiring mornings for creative minds, connection & fresh ideas.

� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��

� Mandarin Practice Club

Want a relaxed space to practise Mandarin and meet like-minded people? Join our Mandarin Practice Club, a casual conversation group open to all levels — from beginners to confident speakers. Each weekly session is about one hour and focuses on real conversation, friendly support, and Taiwanese language and culture.

� What we do:
• Useful vocab
• Small-group conversations
• Cultural insights & language tips

� Our focus:
• Taiwanese Mandarin & culture
• Food, travel, daily life & current events
• Traditional characters

Come speak at your own pace, build confidence, and be part of a welcoming language community. Everyone’s welcome! ��