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. Our practice and practice space is open to beginners as well as more experienced yogis aged 14 years and over.

Penny Hacking completed her advanced Hatha yoga teacher training through Ashram Yoga Auckland. She has completed mental health awareness training, holds a current First Aid Certificate and is a member of the New Zealand Registered Exercise Professionals (REPs) and Yoga New Zealand, the national registration body for yoga teachers. Penny is committed to learning through yoga and working with like-minded individuals to enhance a greater balance of physical, mental and emotional well-being and resilience.

Sessions:

• Every Sunday between 16 Feb–7 Dec 2025 (except public holidays)  

Bookings are essential as we are no longer accepting over the counter purchases on the day.

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.

We also offer evening yoga classes on Tuesdays, click here to book.  

Exhibition credit: Manpower Myths of Masculinity (installation view), Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, 2023

Date: Sun 16 Feb 2025 — Sun 7 Dec 2025

Location: Various spaces in the Gallery

Cost: General admission $20, Members $18 (+ fees)

Are you interested in eating healthy home cooked meals, saving money?

Join our "Different Dinners" course and discover how simple, affordable, plant-based meals can be great for your wellbeing, wallet, and the planet.

The recipes and cooking techniques are designed for apartment residents with small kitchens and limited storage. 

What You'll Achieve:

• Our goal is simple: Swap at least one meat-based dinner each week for a homemade plant-based meal for one month.

What's Included for just $30:

You get a full month of support and resources for the cost of a few lunches!

·  2 Hands-On Cooking Classes: Held two weeks apart at our city centre community dining area.

·  2 Delicious Meals: Eat what we cook right then and there.

·  2 Fruit/Veggie/Sourdough Bags: Fresh ingredients to cook with at home (total value: $50!).

·  Monthly Coaching & Support: Over the Different Dinners month, get help, tips, and recipes via email and our dedicated WhatsApp group.

Ready to Make the Switch?

Spaces are limited—choose the class time that suits you and register on the link below

Lunch Classes: Friday 14 November and 28 November, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Dinner Classes: Wednesday 12 November and 26 November, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

LUNCH CLASS - REGISTER HERE  | DINNER CLASS - REGISTER HERE

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

Are you interested in eating healthy home cooked meals, saving money?

Join our "Different Dinners" course and discover how simple, affordable, plant-based meals can be great for your wellbeing, wallet, and the planet.

The recipes and cooking techniques are designed for apartment residents with small kitchens and limited storage. 

What You'll Achieve:

• Our goal is simple: Swap at least one meat-based dinner each week for a homemade plant-based meal for one month.

What's Included for just $30:

You get a full month of support and resources for the cost of a few lunches!

·  2 Hands-On Cooking Classes: Held two weeks apart at our city centre community dining area.

·  2 Delicious Meals: Eat what we cook right then and there.

·  2 Fruit/Veggie/Sourdough Bags: Fresh ingredients to cook with at home (total value: $50!).

·  Monthly Coaching & Support: Over the Different Dinners month, get help, tips, and recipes via email and our dedicated WhatsApp group.

Ready to Make the Switch?

Spaces are limited—choose the class time that suits you and register on the link below

Lunch Classes: Friday 14 November and 28 November, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Dinner Classes: Wednesday 12 November and 26 November, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

LUNCH CLASS - REGISTER HERE  | DINNER CLASS - REGISTER HERE

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. Our practice and practice space is open to beginners as well as more experienced yogis aged 14 years and over.

Penny Hacking completed her advanced Hatha yoga teacher training through Ashram Yoga Auckland. She has completed mental health awareness training, holds a current First Aid Certificate and is a member of the New Zealand Registered Exercise Professionals (REPs) and Yoga New Zealand, the national registration body for yoga teachers. Penny is committed to learning through yoga and working with like-minded individuals to enhance a greater balance of physical, mental and emotional well-being and resilience.

Sessions:

• Every Sunday between 16 Feb–7 Dec 2025 (except public holidays)  

Bookings are essential as we are no longer accepting over the counter purchases on the day.

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.

We also offer evening yoga classes on Tuesdays, click here to book.  

Exhibition credit: Manpower Myths of Masculinity (installation view), Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, 2023

Date: Sun 16 Feb 2025 — Sun 7 Dec 2025

Location: Various spaces in the Gallery

Cost: General admission $20, Members $18 (+ fees)

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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Want to volunteer?
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Keen to help out? If you have skills that you want to share, or if you have any questions, please contact:
admin@doughnuteconomicsnz.com

We welcome you to the last Women in Events New Zealand Free Networking Event for 2025 hosted by The Button Factory on Wednesday 19th of November. Starting with a venue showcase at 5pm. Then we will meet for drinks, prizes, and complimentary nibbles from 6pm. Plus, enjoy a complimentary welcome drink provided by Santi Yerba Mate.

The Button Factory is a collaborative community hub in Auckland CBD, a versatile space for events, art, live music, workshops, exhibitions and Yoga. Within it operates Yoga Aotearoa, a women-owned and led studio dedicated to authentic practice, for all body types. The showcase will also celebrate the powerful wāhine behind some of Aotearoa’s leading festivals; Shipwrecked, Ignition, AUM, Earth Beat, Resonance and more. Join us as we honour our community of Mana Wahine within this vibrant creative space in the heart of the city.

Heat Me, Eat Me, Love Me (also known as Kiri’s Kai Kitchen) is providing the complimentary nibbles for the evening. Kiri is a conscious cook, intuitively blending seasonal fresh ingredients to blend with the intentional delights. Food is family, taste is love.

Joining us for this networking event Kwik-N-Ezy who is providing tables and chairs for the evening. Kwik-N-Ezy offer stress free party hire Auckland wide with setup support supplying canopies, lighting, furniture, backdrops and more.

Women in Events NZ is a peer-to-peer support network for people who identify as women in the event industry. You are welcome to join us for both the showcase and the networking or for either if you are unable to attend both.

We hold free networking events for likeminded women in the events industry. Our aim is to create relaxed networking events at a wide range of venues throughout Auckland.

Please feel free to bring other women in events you know to the event.

Learn about practical ways to support Rainbow refugees and asylum seekers living in Aotearoa.

Rainbow Path is a community group created by and for Rainbow refugees and asylum seekers living in Aotearoa. This 18 November event is the second of two information sessions we are running, based on the combined experiences of our members.

We will focus on practical and empowering ways to support Rainbow asylum seekers and refugees living here, including:

• the support we need at different stages of the asylum and resettlement processes

• accessing financial support, healthcare, education and employment and

• limited options for changing name and/or gender markers on some documents.

This session will include presentations as well as time for breakout discussions and to ask questions. It is free and is designed for Rainbow people and Rainbow community organisations. Other community organisations that support and respect the rights of Rainbow people, asylum seekers and refugees are also welcome to attend.

People will need to book a free ticket to register. You can also put questions for the session on your registration form. We will email the online link to people who have registered, a few days before the session.

Our first information session on 29 October is called Being Rainbow refugees and asylum seekers in Aotearoa. It is a webinar about our diverse experiences navigating the asylum process and resettlement in Aotearoa including the challenges we face and things that are important for us to feel safe and that we belong here. There is a separate registration link for that session: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/1791881669309?aff=oddtdtcreator.

If you are interested in supporting Rainbow asylum seekers and refugees, it will be helpful to attend both sessions.

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. Our practice and practice space is open to beginners as well as more experienced yogis aged 14 years and over.

Penny Hacking completed her advanced Hatha yoga teacher training through Ashram Yoga Auckland. She has completed mental health awareness training, holds a current First Aid Certificate and is a member of the New Zealand Registered Exercise Professionals (REPs) and Yoga New Zealand, the national registration body for yoga teachers. Penny is committed to learning through yoga and working with like-minded individuals to enhance a greater balance of physical, mental and emotional well-being and resilience.

Sessions:

• Every Sunday between 16 Feb–7 Dec 2025 (except public holidays)  

Bookings are essential as we are no longer accepting over the counter purchases on the day.

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.

We also offer evening yoga classes on Tuesdays, click here to book.  

Exhibition credit: Manpower Myths of Masculinity (installation view), Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, 2023

Date: Sun 16 Feb 2025 — Sun 7 Dec 2025

Location: Various spaces in the Gallery

Cost: General admission $20, Members $18 (+ fees)

Are you interested in eating healthy home cooked meals, saving money?

Join our "Different Dinners" course and discover how simple, affordable, plant-based meals can be great for your wellbeing, wallet, and the planet.

The recipes and cooking techniques are designed for apartment residents with small kitchens and limited storage. 

What You'll Achieve:

• Our goal is simple: Swap at least one meat-based dinner each week for a homemade plant-based meal for one month.

What's Included for just $30:

You get a full month of support and resources for the cost of a few lunches!

·  2 Hands-On Cooking Classes: Held two weeks apart at our city centre community dining area.

·  2 Delicious Meals: Eat what we cook right then and there.

·  2 Fruit/Veggie/Sourdough Bags: Fresh ingredients to cook with at home (total value: $50!).

·  Monthly Coaching & Support: Over the Different Dinners month, get help, tips, and recipes via email and our dedicated WhatsApp group.

Ready to Make the Switch?

Spaces are limited—choose the class time that suits you and register on the link below

Lunch Classes: Friday 14 November and 28 November, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Dinner Classes: Wednesday 12 November and 26 November, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

LUNCH CLASS - REGISTER HERE  | DINNER CLASS - REGISTER HERE

Are you interested in eating healthy home cooked meals, saving money?

Join our "Different Dinners" course and discover how simple, affordable, plant-based meals can be great for your wellbeing, wallet, and the planet.

The recipes and cooking techniques are designed for apartment residents with small kitchens and limited storage. 

What You'll Achieve:

• Our goal is simple: Swap at least one meat-based dinner each week for a homemade plant-based meal for one month.

What's Included for just $30:

You get a full month of support and resources for the cost of a few lunches!

·  2 Hands-On Cooking Classes: Held two weeks apart at our city centre community dining area.

·  2 Delicious Meals: Eat what we cook right then and there.

·  2 Fruit/Veggie/Sourdough Bags: Fresh ingredients to cook with at home (total value: $50!).

·  Monthly Coaching & Support: Over the Different Dinners month, get help, tips, and recipes via email and our dedicated WhatsApp group.

Ready to Make the Switch?

Spaces are limited—choose the class time that suits you and register on the link below

Lunch Classes: Friday 14 November and 28 November, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Dinner Classes: Wednesday 12 November and 26 November, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

LUNCH CLASS - REGISTER HERE  | DINNER CLASS - REGISTER HERE

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. Our practice and practice space is open to beginners as well as more experienced yogis aged 14 years and over.

Penny Hacking completed her advanced Hatha yoga teacher training through Ashram Yoga Auckland. She has completed mental health awareness training, holds a current First Aid Certificate and is a member of the New Zealand Registered Exercise Professionals (REPs) and Yoga New Zealand, the national registration body for yoga teachers. Penny is committed to learning through yoga and working with like-minded individuals to enhance a greater balance of physical, mental and emotional well-being and resilience.

Sessions:

• Every Sunday between 16 Feb–7 Dec 2025 (except public holidays)  

Bookings are essential as we are no longer accepting over the counter purchases on the day.

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.

We also offer evening yoga classes on Tuesdays, click here to book.  

Exhibition credit: Manpower Myths of Masculinity (installation view), Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, 2023

Date: Sun 16 Feb 2025 — Sun 7 Dec 2025

Location: Various spaces in the Gallery

Cost: General admission $20, Members $18 (+ fees)

It is important to detect diabetes early to reduce the risk of complications and enable effective self-management, especially for those most at risk of type 2 diabetes: South Asian, Maori, and Pacific peoples.

It has been estimated there are 100,000 people undiagnosed.
Kiwis are losing limbs in record numbers - and most never see it coming

Get your free test at Ellen Melville Centre, Betty Wark Room
Wed - Thurs 5 & 6 November | 11am - 2 pm

What is a diabetes test?

It is important to detect diabetes early to reduce the risk of complications and enable effective self-management, especially for those most at risk of type 2 diabetes: South Asian, Maori, and Pacific peoples.

It has been estimated there are 100,000 people undiagnosed.
Kiwis are losing limbs in record numbers - and most never see it coming

Get your free test at Ellen Melville Centre, Betty Wark Room
Wed - Thurs 5 & 6 November | 11am - 2 pm

What is a diabetes test?

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. Our practice and practice space is open to beginners as well as more experienced yogis aged 14 years and over.

Penny Hacking completed her advanced Hatha yoga teacher training through Ashram Yoga Auckland. She has completed mental health awareness training, holds a current First Aid Certificate and is a member of the New Zealand Registered Exercise Professionals (REPs) and Yoga New Zealand, the national registration body for yoga teachers. Penny is committed to learning through yoga and working with like-minded individuals to enhance a greater balance of physical, mental and emotional well-being and resilience.

Sessions:

• Every Sunday between 16 Feb–7 Dec 2025 (except public holidays)  

Bookings are essential as we are no longer accepting over the counter purchases on the day.

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.

We also offer evening yoga classes on Tuesdays, click here to book.  

Exhibition credit: Manpower Myths of Masculinity (installation view), Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, 2023

Date: Sun 16 Feb 2025 — Sun 7 Dec 2025

Location: Various spaces in the Gallery

Cost: General admission $20, Members $18 (+ fees)

Board Games on the Waterfront!

Celebrate Spring and join us in two Waterfront locations - Te Komititanga Square and Queens Wharf - for classic board games out in the sun.

We'll be hosting Chess, Backgammon, Go and Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) with anyone keen come hang out with us.

Tea and biscuits will be on offer too, keeping up the energy for some fun play.

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This event is part of the October Play Month's series of play activations (https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/tags/celebrating-play/)

The Open Fort is a proud member of the Play Collective - Tāmaki Makaurau (https://playcollective.co.nz/)

Auckland Council are hosting a Construction Waste Week Webinar Series; 29th, 30th and 31st October, 12:30pm-1:30pm

Each day join a different webinar to hear what research is being done into different aspects of construction waste.

Friday 31st October 12:30pm - 1:30pm- Nguyet (Emma) Tong from Massey University’s School of Built Environment, will present findings from her PhD research on “Designing out waste implementation in the wall system of residential projects in New Zealand.” Register Here

Yarns with Andy with Mark Roberts. Watch this podcast interview with Mark Roberts - Auckland Council and Chair of WasteMINZ Construction Waste Working Group.

Auckland Council are hosting a Construction Waste Week Webinar Series; 29th, 30th and 31st October, 12:30pm-1:30pm

Each day join a different webinar to hear what research is being done into different aspects of construction waste.

Thursday 30th October 12:30pm - 1:30pm-Levin Daniel from Auckland University of Technology (AUT), will present findings from his Master of Construction Management research on the environmental benefits of residential deconstruction. Register Here

Yarns with Andy with Mark Roberts. Watch this podcast interview with Mark Roberts - Auckland Council and Chair of WasteMINZ Construction Waste Working Group.

Board Games on the Waterfront!

Celebrate Spring and join us in two Waterfront locations - Te Komititanga Square and Queens Wharf - for classic board games out in the sun.

We'll be hosting Chess, Backgammon, Go and Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) with anyone keen come hang out with us.

Tea and biscuits will be on offer too, keeping up the energy for some fun play.

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This event is part of the October Play Month's series of play activations (https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/tags/celebrating-play/)

The Open Fort is a proud member of the Play Collective - Tāmaki Makaurau (https://playcollective.co.nz/)

¡NUEVO PROYECTO CON WELCOMING COMMUNITIES!

¿Llegaste hace poco a Aotearoa o llevas algunos años y todavía tienes dudas sobre cómo funciona todo en Nueva Zelanda?

Este proyecto gratuito de 5 talleres:

Welcome to Aotearoa ¡está pensado para ti!

En este primer taller, descubrirás los pasos esenciales para comenzar tu vida en NZ:

• Identidad Maorí

• Cómo abrir una cuenta bancaria

• Obtener tu IRD

• Usar el transporte público

• Acceder al sistema de salud

Martes 29 de octubre | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Ellen Melville Centre (2 Freyberg Pl, CBD)

Mantente informado/a y aprovecha al máximo tu vida en Nueva Zelanda.

Aprende, conéctate y construye tu camino con confianza.

Inscríbete gratis escaneando el QR

¡Te esperamos!

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NEW PROJECT WITH WELCOMING COMMUNITIES!

Have you recently arrived in Aotearoa? Or have you been here for a few years and still have questions about how things work in New Zealand?

Our FREE 5-workshop series:

Welcome to Aotearoa is designed just for you!

In this first session, you’ll learn the essential steps to begin your life in NZ:

• Māori identity

• How to open a bank account

• Getting your IRD number

• Using public transport

• Accessing healthcare services

Tuesday, October 29 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Ellen Melville Centre (2 Freyberg Pl, CBD)

Stay informed and make the most of your life in New Zealand.

Learn, connect, and build your journey with confidence.

Register for free by scanning the QR code!

We look forward to seeing you there!

We are thrilled to bring together Everybody Eats and The Hotel Britomart for a one-night-only dining event on 29 October in The Papuke Room. This special collaboration pairs executive chef Andrew Lautenbach’s innovative cuisine and the hotel team’s love of hosting with support for Everybody Eats’ mission to reduce food waste, reduce social isolation and give back to the community, especially to those in need.

Guests will enjoy a three-course meal crafted from rescued ingredients provided by The Kai Ika Project, with optional wine pairings curated by the hotel’s wine experts. Large communal tables create an immersive Everybody Eats experience, combining fantastic food with connection and conversation.

As part of the Everybody Eats Dine for Good series, this is more than just a chance to enjoy an outstanding meal. 100% of proceeds from your meal will provide two family dining vouchers to Everybody Eats' community partners in Māngere and Tāmaki, who support families doing it tough. These vouchers gift families the chance to enjoy a night out together at one of the Everybody Eats restaurants in Auckland or Wellington.

By attending, you’re not only treating yourself, you’re helping reduce food waste, supporting the hospitality industry, and giving families in need the joy of dining together. This isn’t just a beautiful meal with friends, it’s about connection and generosity.

Price: From $80/pp
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Auckland Council are hosting a Construction Waste Week Webinar Series; 29th, 30th and 31st October, 12:30pm-1:30pm

Each day join a different webinar to hear what research is being done into different aspects of construction waste.

Wednesday 29th October 12:30pm - 1:30pm- Mahmoud Bader from Waikato University, will share insights from his doctoral research on how contractors can play a pivotal role in achieving sustainable construction outcomes. Skilled and experienced contractors are essential for achieving sustainable project outcomes, yet many lack the tools and qualifications to effectively integrate sustainability controls on-site. Register Here

Yarns with Andy with Mark Roberts. Watch this podcast interview with Mark Roberts - Auckland Council and Chair of WasteMINZ Construction Waste Working Group.

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. Our practice and practice space is open to beginners as well as more experienced yogis aged 14 years and over.

Penny Hacking completed her advanced Hatha yoga teacher training through Ashram Yoga Auckland. She has completed mental health awareness training, holds a current First Aid Certificate and is a member of the New Zealand Registered Exercise Professionals (REPs) and Yoga New Zealand, the national registration body for yoga teachers. Penny is committed to learning through yoga and working with like-minded individuals to enhance a greater balance of physical, mental and emotional well-being and resilience.

Sessions:

• Every Sunday between 16 Feb–7 Dec 2025 (except public holidays)  

Bookings are essential as we are no longer accepting over the counter purchases on the day.

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.

We also offer evening yoga classes on Tuesdays, click here to book.  

Exhibition credit: Manpower Myths of Masculinity (installation view), Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, 2023

Date: Sun 16 Feb 2025 — Sun 7 Dec 2025

Location: Various spaces in the Gallery

Cost: General admission $20, Members $18 (+ fees)

Step back into your childhood at the Ellen Melville Centre’s Traditional Game Day, part of Auckland Play Month!

Introduce your kids to the timeless games you grew up with and explore popular games from around the world, including the UK, Philippines, Colombia, Iran, France, and more. Join us for a day of fun and laughter.

Supported by the City Centre Targeted Rate.

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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Want to volunteer?
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Keen to help out? If you have skills that you want to share, or if you have any questions, please contact:
admin@doughnuteconomicsnz.com

Let's turn Te Komititanga Square into a giant playspace!

Join us for a day full of play for all the family:
- Loose parts freeplay with Junky Monkeys
- Korean cultural games and play
- Traditional Maori play and crafts
- Creative play activities and treasure hunts with The Open Fort
- Make some tasty treats with our mini tea-party
- And lots more play for all ages!

Come play with us from 10-3pm in Te Komititanga Square!

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This event is part of the October Play Month's series of play activations (https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/tags/celebrating-play/)

The Open Fort is a proud member of the Play Collective - Tāmaki Makaurau (https://playcollective.co.nz/)

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

We want to make the Wynyard Quarter a more playful place for both families and adults - so let's make some games!

We'll be designing 'street games' that can be played outside all around the Wynyard Quarter and the Waterfront.

Join us inside Silo 6 for an evening of creative ideation, design and playtesting. Come with some ideas to test, or with an open mind - we'll be coming up with ideas together - no experience necessary!

This event is part of the October Play Month's series of play activations.

The Open Fort is a proud member of the Play Collective - Tāmaki Makaurau (https://playcollective.co.nz/)

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. Our practice and practice space is open to beginners as well as more experienced yogis aged 14 years and over.

Penny Hacking completed her advanced Hatha yoga teacher training through Ashram Yoga Auckland. She has completed mental health awareness training, holds a current First Aid Certificate and is a member of the New Zealand Registered Exercise Professionals (REPs) and Yoga New Zealand, the national registration body for yoga teachers. Penny is committed to learning through yoga and working with like-minded individuals to enhance a greater balance of physical, mental and emotional well-being and resilience.

Sessions:

• Every Sunday between 16 Feb–7 Dec 2025 (except public holidays)  

Bookings are essential as we are no longer accepting over the counter purchases on the day.

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.

We also offer evening yoga classes on Tuesdays, click here to book.  

Exhibition credit: Manpower Myths of Masculinity (installation view), Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, 2023

Date: Sun 16 Feb 2025 — Sun 7 Dec 2025

Location: Various spaces in the Gallery

Cost: General admission $20, Members $18 (+ fees)

Board Games on the Waterfront!

Celebrate Spring and join us in two Waterfront locations - Te Komititanga Square and Queens Wharf - for classic board games out in the sun.

We'll be hosting Chess, Backgammon, Go and Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) with anyone keen come hang out with us.

Tea and biscuits will be on offer too, keeping up the energy for some fun play.

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This event is part of the October Play Month's series of play activations (https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/tags/celebrating-play/)

The Open Fort is a proud member of the Play Collective - Tāmaki Makaurau (https://playcollective.co.nz/)