Kapa haka, brass bands and improv comedy
Your North Shore week, 8 to 14 Oct
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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Navratri Festival 2026 with NSIA (North Shore Indian Association)
Celebrate with traditional dance and community at this annual Indian festival.
Free -
Brass Bites
An Auckland Heritage Festival concert with a musical menu from two local brass bands.
Free -
Kapa Haka Night, Suicide Prevention Event
An evening of Kapa Haka and personal stories to foster community connection and hope.
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Re:generate Fashion Market
Shop for preloved and designer clothing at this curated fashion market.
Free -
School Holiday Scramble
A family friendly circus and variety show for the school holidays, with free popcorn.
$10
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 8 October 2026
C.R.Kennedy Event Centre, 6pm to 9pm. An evening gathering for photographers featuring stories, awards and celebrations.
The Wishing Department - a Brand New Improvised Comedy!
The Vic Theatre Devonport, 7.30pm to 8.30pm. A new improv comedy show where audience wishes inspire the scenes performed on stage. From $18. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Goldie's Bar & Yard, 7pm to 10pm. Live music from duos and bands sets the scene from Thursday through Saturday nights. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Wind & Light - NZ Korean Artists Association
Mairangi Arts Centre, 9.30am to 4pm. An exhibition featuring the diverse works of twelve artists from the Korean community. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates. Ages 7 to 12; Ages 13 to 19.
Mini Mariners: DIY Sailboat with Livia Mu
Mairangi Arts Centre, 9am to 3pm. A children's workshop to build and design a unique toy sailboat from mixed materials.
Friday, 9 October 2026
Crochet Animals with Belinda Callinan
Mairangi Arts Centre, 9am to 3pm. A children's workshop to learn crochet and create a small stuffed animal friend.
Saturday, 10 October 2026
Windsor Reserve, 9am to 2pm. A relaxed Saturday market series returns to the Windsor Reserve for summer. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Sunday, 11 October 2026
Goldie's Bar & Yard, 3pm to 7pm. Sunday sessions with soft rock classics, cocktails and a relaxed outdoor setting. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Browns Bay Market, 6am to 12pm. A long running car boot market with local crafts, artisan goods and pre loved treasures. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Smales Farm, 9am to 2pm. A community market at Smales Farm with local goods, food and a friendly atmosphere. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Digital Seniors East Coast Bays Hub
East Coast Bays Library, 10am to 12pm. Free one on one help for seniors to learn how to use their digital devices. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Reiki-Infused Crystal Bowl Sound Bath
Outram Hall, 7.30pm to 8.30pm. A relaxing session using sound bowls and chimes for meditation and sound healing. $20. Ages 13+.
Dad joke of the week
Why can't you trust stairs?
They're always up to something.
Forwarded by a mate? Get your own.
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