Garba, Diwali and a coastal run
Your East Auckland week, 15 to 21 Oct
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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Diwali Mela Manukau Library
A Diwali festival at the Manukau Library and Research Centre Te Paerangi.
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Miss national New Zealand 🇳🇿
A beauty pageant final.
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Auckland's 23rd Pink Ribbon Ride | 18 Oct 2026 | Prepay here or venue
A nonprofit motorcycling event for health awareness.
$28
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Flat Bush Library, 10am to 6pm. A regular Rangoli colouring competition for Diwali. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Te Whare Ora, 6.30pm to 8pm. A workshop on building belonging for mental health awareness.
Friday, 16 October 2026
ĀTA Adventure Therapy Aotearoa Conference 2026
Willow Park Christian Camp, from 4pm, runs until Sun 18 2.30pm. A Christian adventure therapy conference and gathering.
Spooky Disco- Halloween Glow Party, Gold Coast 2027 Fundraiser
St Heliers Church & Community Centre, 5.30pm to 7.30pm. A Halloween glow party and dance fundraiser for charity.
Saturday, 17 October 2026
FREE Dance in the Park - 17 Oct 2026 & 17 Jan 2026 - Howick Domain (Playground side)
Howick Domain (Playground), 1pm to 1.45pm. A free dance workshop for kids in the park.
Picton Centre, 8am to 12.30pm. A weekly artisan and farmers market with local crafts and gourmet food. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Miss Russia NZ and Worldwide 2026
Great South Road, Auckland, from 2pm. A beauty and fashion show event.
Sunday, 18 October 2026
Have a Go Day - Glendowie Bowling Club - Time: 1 - 4pm Cost: Free of Charge
25 Chelmsford Ave, Auckland. A free 'have a go' social sports event for kids and adults. Free.
Waitematā Train Station, 1pm to 3pm. A fashion show and lifestyle event featuring a hat walk.
Calm Within: Understanding Stress & Regulating Your Nervous System
Flat Bush Library, 2pm to 3pm. A workshop to understand stress and regulate your nervous system. Free.
FREE Wild Families Nature Play - Totara Park, Next to Pools - 18 Oct 2026
Totara Park, 9am to 1pm. A free nature play event for families with crafts and education.
Monday, 19 October 2026
Breast Health Matters: Awareness, Screening & Support with Time to Sc
Flat Bush Library, 10.30am to 12.30pm. A breast health awareness and support session. Free.
On now
The Village Farmers' Market at Bell House
Howick Historical Village. A spring farmers' market at the historical village. On until Sunday 6 December. Free entry.
Counties Manukau Recruitment Seminar
Counties Manukau Police. On until Saturday 31 October.
Dad joke of the week
What do you call a fish wearing a bowtie?
Sofishticated.
Council and roadworks
Dates Updated: Routes 74 and School Routes 415 and 416 - Tripoli Road, Panmure. Dates Updated: Routes 74 and School Routes 415 and 416 - Tripoli Road, Panmure. There are roadworks taking place at all times on Tripoli Road in Panmure, between Hodson Drive and Stewart Avenue, from Friday 7 August to Sunday 27 September. Routes 76, 415 and 416 will detour through Stewart Avenue, Tunis Road and Tripoli Road.
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