Recurring Activities

Mondays | 8am - 4pm
Ellen Melville Centre

Visit one of our Auckland drop-in clinics for support and advice – no appointment necessary.

Every Monday (excluding public holidays) | 10am - 12pm
Ellen Melville Centre

Join us for some refreshments and a private shower in a wāhine only space.

Towels, soap and other amenities provided.

Delivered in partnership with Salvation Army.

Mondays | 10am - 12pm
Ponsonby Community Centre

РУССКАЯ ИГРОВАЯ ГРУППА

Приглашаем семьи с детьми от рождениядо пяти лет на русскую игровую группу!

Наша группа проходит по понедельникам с

10.00 до 12.00 в общественном центре

Понсонби (Ponsonby Community Centre) по адресу 20 Ponsonby Terrace, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011. Взнос $2 с семьи. До скорой встречи!

Mondays | 1pm - 3pm
Ellen Melville Centre

Come and join our free Chinese dance class every Monday from 2:30pm to 4:30pm at the Ellen Melville Centre. No need to register, just show up!

Mondays | 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Ellen Melville Centre

Ever wanted to give Life Drawing a try?

Well come along to one of the sessions on Monday!

Tuesdays | 10am - 12pm
Ellen Melville Centre

You are invited to a coffee group for parents and caregivers of new babies. A place to connect, create new friendships, share and learn from each other.

Tuesdays | 12pm - 2pm
Ellen Melville Centre

Looking for a regular creative tune-up? Join our much-loved, long-serving community shepherd Stuart for two relaxed hours of writing, wordplay & imagination. Bring your own notebook & pen or laptop & be guided through group exercises & prompts designed to spark ideas & keep the words flowing.

Open to all levels & all styles, just turn up & give it a go. Whether you’re drafting stories, poetry, memoir, blog posts or simply stretching your creative muscles, this is a welcoming space to express yourself, de-stress, upskill & connect with others.

Creative writing can be both joyful & therapeutic, a way to explore what it means to be human while building confidence, clarity & community. Come along, exercise your brain, make a friend & share in the essential fun of writing.

Want the exercises in advance? Text Stuart with your name & email address at 027 915 9805 and he’ll send them through.

We’d love to see you there.

Tuesdays| 2pm - 5pm
Ellen Melville Centre

Did you know there are many benefits to playing Mahjong?

• Most importantly- it’s fun!

• It’s Social: connect with your friends and make some new ones.

• It keeps your mind sharp- we all need that, but it also helps cure dementia!

• It improves concentration, memorisation and coordination.

• It reduces the prevalence of depression.

So - whether you need some distraction from your worries, want to nurture a new hobby or just want to have some fun - you are welcome to join us for mahjong today.

Tuesdays at 2pm.

Beginners welcome!

Tuesdays | 5pm - 6.30pm
Ellen Melville Centre

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!

Tuesdays | 7pm - 8pm
Ellen Melville Centre

For adults and serious youth wanting real striking, we teach full-contact Kyokushin: clean fundamentals, sharp technique, and conditioning that builds real power.

Wednesdays | 11:30am - 1:30pm
28 Symonds St, Grafton

Join us for lunch in the church every Wednesday as we engage in spirit-led conversations and share life together. We strive to make these weekly lunch feel like a home away from home as we join together for friendship, connection and great food.

Wednesdays | 1pm - 3pm
Makerspace, Auckland Central Library

Have you got a craft project that you’ve been wanting to complete for ages, unfinished paperwork or mending that you’ve been meaning to do? Tick that job off your list in the company of others at the UFO Group, which meets at Central City Library’s Makerspace every week – and everyone is welcome.

Wednesdays | 4:30pm - 6pm
Auckland Central Library

All welcome, beginners, intermediates and advanced.

Contact Stuart: 027 915 9805

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday | 5.30 - 7.30pm
Ellen Melville Centre

Join us every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:30pm at the Ellen Melville Centre for FREE, fun K-pop dance workshops.

Run in partnership with Konstellation Dance Crew, these free workshops are open to all skill levels. It’s a great way to learn new moves, enjoy the music, and connect with others in a friendly and welcoming environment. Everyone’s welcome.

Wednesdays | 6pm
Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freyberg Square

Contact Stuart: 027 915 9805

Every Fourth Thursday | 10am - 12pm
Freemans Bay Community Hall

Thursdays | 4pm - 6pm
Ellen Melville Centre

Whether you want to improve your English or you're a native speaker keen to help others, this is a great place to connect and build friendships.
This is not a classroom. It’s a relaxed community space where you can share stories, practise everyday English, and learn about life, work, and culture in New Zealand and other countries.
Each session is guided by an experienced facilitator and supported by friendly volunteers.

What to expect:

• Casual, friendly conversations on real-life topics

• Supportive facilitators and volunteers

• Language learning through connection, not pressure

• A welcoming environment to build friendships and confidence

Please join this group and reserve your seat every week.

Thursdays | 5.30 - 7.30 pm
Ellen Melville Centre

Can’t make it to our daytime sessions? We’ve got you covered with our brand new evening mahjong session!

Join us for Twilight Mahjong Club, the perfect way to unwind after work, lectures, or a busy day. Enjoy the relaxing rhythm of the tiles, meet new people, and make some friends in a friendly, welcoming space.

Never played before? No problem! We’ve got experienced players who are happy to teach you the rules and get you started.

Bring a friend or come solo, there’s always a seat at the table.

• Beginner-friendly

• Social and relaxed atmosphere

• Great way to meet new people

We’d love to see you there!

Fortnightly on Thursdays | 6:30pm - 9pm
Ellen Melville Centre

Join us every fortnight at 6:30pm for a free movie night here at Ellen Melville Centre, We also host occasional weekend screenings, keep an eye out!
It’s a great way to meet like-minded people, have fun, share ideas, and discover world cinema from different cultures and perspectives.

You'll need to join our Ellen Melville Centre Free Events group on Meetup to attend.

Every Second Thursday of the Month | 7pm - 9pm
Ellen Melville Centre

Looking for a cozy, creative space to write, share, listen or simply soak up some poetic vibes?

Join the Oh No! Poetry Collective for FREE monthly Public Poetry Nights at Ellen Melville Centre. Whether you're a seasoned poet, a curious beginner, a secret notebook scribbler, or someone who simply enjoys hearing the words of others, you're warmly invited.

Each evening includes fun & accessible writing activities, creative prompts, opportunities to connect with fellow writers & a relaxed open mic where you can share your work (if you'd like to). No experience necessary - just bring yourself, an open mind & perhaps a snack or two.

Come to write. Come to listen. Come to find your voice.

All experience levels welcome.

@ohnopoco

Fridays | 10am - 12pm
ACPC, 25 Union St

‘Bring Your Own’ craft projects club. Get together with others, work on your craft and have fun!

$3pp. Contact Janet: jcards@ocallahan.org

Fridays | 4pm
28 Symonds St, Grafton

Join us every Friday in the crypt for free English classes. We practice speaking and writing together, learn about Aotearoa New Zealand and create life-long friendships. All welcome.

Fourth Friday of Every Month | 10am - 12pm
Ellen Melville Centre

Monthly meet up for older Chinese

Language: Mandarin Speaking Group
To Register: 021 593 031

Saturday | 10am - 12pm
25 Union St, First floor, Hall 1

KiwiTalk is an English conversation class, focused on building listening and speaking skills. Each week we’ll talk about a practical topic or current story of interest. You can suggest some topics that interest you!

The classes are free, although you may choose to give a small donation (koha).

First Saturdays | 10am - 3pm
Freyberg Square

Celebrating the vibrant cultures of Latin America in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau!

Freyberg Square & Ellen Melville Centre, Auckland Central

Join us for a lively community event bringing together the flavours, rhythms, art & traditions of Latin America. This vibrant market showcases Latin American food vendors, artisan crafts, local Latinx artists & small businesses, alongside colourful folkloric dance & live music performances that fill the Square with energy & joy.

Carnaval Latino is all about community, connection & cultural pride, creating a welcoming space where the Latin American community can celebrate together while sharing our traditions with the wider Auckland public. It’s a chance to experience authentic cuisine, discover handmade goods, dance to live music & connect with people from many cultures.

Come along & 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!

Whether you’re coming for the food, the music, the culture or simply the atmosphere, everyone is welcome.

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

Every Second 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.

Shoppers: You never know what you might find

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

Parking: $2/hour (max $10).

Sundays | 11am - 2pm
Ellen Melville Centre

Come and play games, meet new friends and join our community - designed to spark genuine connections and a whole lot of fun! There is no age-limit so bring your kids, bring your grandparents, bring the whole family!

What to Expect:
A Game Zone featuring classic board games, cultural games, and outdoor favourites.

A safe, relaxed space to meet others, unwind, and belong
Whether you're competitive or just here for the laughs, there's a place for you in our community. Come play, share stories, and be part of something meaningful.

Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freyberg Place
Every Sunday, 11am-1pm
All ages and backgrounds welcome – come as you are!

Every Third Sunday of each month | 2–4pm
Ellen Melville Centre

Cantonese Meet and Talk is a monthly conversation club facilitated by Cantonese in Auckland. This is a welcoming space for anyone who speaks, is learning, or is rediscovering Cantonese.

Cantonese is spoken far beyond Hong Kong. Our community brings together speakers from across the world, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, China, and beyond, as well as locally born speakers and second and third generation New Zealanders reconnecting with their heritage language. Whether you're a native speaker, a member of the diaspora, or still finding your footing with the language, you belong here.

For many in Auckland, opportunities to speak Cantonese in a natural, immersive environment are rare and this group exists to change that. Cantonese in Auckland creates a space where older speakers and newer speakers can come together, keep the language alive, and pass it on. For so many of us, Cantonese isn't just a language. It's a thread connecting us to family, culture, and identity.

Join us on the third Sunday of each month, 2–4pm at the Ellen Melville Centre for great conversation, fun games, and refreshments.

Cantonese Meet and Talk 係由Cantonese in Auckland主辦嘅每月一次聚會——歡迎所有識講、緊學或者重新拾返粵語嘅朋友。

粵語唔係只係香港人先識講。我哋嘅社群匯聚咗來自世界各地嘅粵語人——香港、越南、馬來西亞、新加坡、中國，同埋更多地方——仲有土生土長嘅本地人，以及第二代、第三代移民後裔，重新連結佢哋嘅母語。無論你係母語者、海外華人，定係仲喺學習階段，呢度都有你嘅位置。

對好多奧克蘭人嚟講，能夠喺一個自然、沉浸式環境入面講粵語嘅機會少之又少。我哋成立呢個聚會，就係想改變呢個局面。呢度係一個新舊兩代粵語人可以走埋一齊、令呢個語言繼續活落去、並將佢傳承落去嘅地方——因為對好多人嚟講，粵語唔單止係一種語言，更係連繫住我哋同家人、文化同身份認同嘅一條線。

歡迎每個月第三個星期日，下午2時至4時，嚟到Ellen Melville Centre，同我哋一齊傾偈、玩遊戲、享用小食。唔使拘束，用你鍾意嘅語言同我哋傾偈啦。

Sundays | 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Ellen Melville Centre

Working together to help our friends in need since 2018, Sunday Blessings has coordinated over 200,000 meals for our un-housed community through food rescue, donations and love from our kitchens.