Camping, jazz, anniversary and opening weekend
Your East Auckland week, 12 to 18 Nov
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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⛺ BOTANY CAMP EXPO
A camping expo showcasing new season gear and old favourites. There's also a chance to win camping prizes.
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Jazz and beyond Student Piano Concert
An evening of jazz, ragtime, blues and festive favourites performed by students.
$15 -
E-PACS Supermart's 26th Anniversary Celebration
Join E-PACS Supermart as they celebrate 26 years of bringing Malaysian and Singaporean flavours.
Free -
Stirling Sports Botany Opening Weekend
A retail event with fresh gear from favourite brands, giveaways and plenty happening.
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PUNJAB DAY 2026
A celebration featuring parties, entertainment, festivals, performances, exhibitions and food trucks.
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Artist Talk by Sculptor - Geoff Rankin
Meet sculptor Geoff Rankin and hear about his journey from drawing on walls to theatre set design.
More events this week
Day by day
Friday, 13 November 2026
Howick Golf Club, 10.30am to 6pm. A golf tournament and workshop event. $103.
Sir Barry Curtis Park, 5pm to 9pm. A food truck night featuring a variety of food trucks and drinks.
3 Ronwood Avenue, Manukau, Manukau, 7pm to 10pm. A live music concert featuring a musician.
King's Kids International Jubilee Celebration
12 Lenore Rd, Favona, Auckland 2024, from 7pm, runs until Sat 14 9pm. A nonprofit anniversary event for people connected to the story to reconnect, remember and receive.
Saturday, 14 November 2026
Wesley Methodist Church Papatoetoe, 10am to 2.30pm. An annual flower show featuring exhibitions, plants, gardening and floral art.
FREE Dance in the Park - Blundell Park Playground - 15 Nov 2026
Blundell Park Playground, Howick, Auckland 2014, 1pm to 1.45pm. A free dance event in the park for kids and families.
OPEN CIRCLE ON TOUR - PUKEKOHE
Bledisloe Park, Pukekohe, 5pm to 8pm. A food truck event offering food and drinks.
Dreams Fleetwood Mac Experience
78 Picton Street, Howick, Auckland, New Zealand, Auckland, 7.30pm to 11.30pm. A live music performance of Fleetwood Mac hits.
Picton Centre, 8am to 12.30pm. A weekly artisan and farmers market with 60-70 stalls selling handmade arts, crafts and gourmet food. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Sunday, 15 November 2026
Fundraiser | Ink with Attitude | Pop-up Tattoo
The Fade Corner, 10am to 2pm. A pop-up tattoo event acting as a fundraiser for nonprofit Restoring Takarunga Hauraki.
Monday, 16 November 2026
Information and Enrolment Day Free Event - Auckland Botany campus
Botany Town Centre, 9am to 6pm. An information and enrolment day for education and employment opportunities. Free.
Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
St Columba Presbyterian Church, 11am to 12.45pm. A Christmas show filled with carols and festive cheer, featuring Santa and his helpers. From $42.
On now
The Village Farmers' Market at Bell House
Howick Historical Village. A spring market featuring local farmers and artisans. On until Sunday 6 December. Free entry.
Dad joke of the week
What did the zero say to the eight?
Nice belt!
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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