Diwali, dance and food trucks
Your South Auckland week, 15 to 21 Oct
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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Diwali Mela Manukau Library
A festival of lights with music, rangoli, henna and live performances at the Manukau Library and Research Centre Te Paerangi.
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FREE: Samsung NZ E-waste Event | Papakura | Say Goodbye to your waste
A free drive-through recycling event where staff will unload your old electronics for responsible disposal.
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Norris Dance Studios Twinkle Toes Concert
A special concert celebrating the preschool dancers from Norris Dance Studios. Ages 2 to 4.
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HOME FREE GLOBAL CRUSADE AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND
A music event presented by the Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ.
Free -
Auckland FC v Melbourne City FC
A football match between Auckland FC and Melbourne City FC.
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Howick Food Truck Night
A food truck event with a variety of cuisine and drinks from the Food Truck Collective.
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Phoenix Tavern, 7am to 12pm. A regular market with fresh produce, food vendors and bric-a-brac. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Tāmaki Makaurau Greater Auckland Region Veterans' Support Forum
Sir Noel Robinson Conference Centre, 7pm to 9pm. A support forum for veterans and their whānau from across the Greater Auckland Region.
Friday, 16 October 2026
The Market Patch - Friday Night Markets
Mangere War Memorial Hall, 5pm to 9pm. A regular Friday night market with food, craft and entertainment vendors. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Probasee Sarbojonin Durga Pujo 2026 | 35 years of Pujo
New Zealand Athia Trust Society, 6.30pm to 11.30pm. A festival celebrating Durga Pujo, presented by the Probasee Bengalee Association.
Adults-Only Comedy Hypnosis Show
Manurewa Cosmopolitan Club, 7pm to 8.30pm. An adults-only comedy hypnosis show with laughs and audience participation.
After Dark Guided Tour | Festival of Frights
75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, Auckland, 8pm to 9.30pm. A guided Halloween tour exploring history and ghost stories.
Hawkins Theatre, from 10am. A theatre drama set during the Great Depression, starring Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe. $12. Ages 16+.
Hawkins Theatre, from 12.30pm. A theatre evening featuring a charming tale brought to life by French acting legend Fabrice Luchini. $12.
Saturday, 17 October 2026
Papakura Radio Club 2026 Open Day 📻📡🌏
1 Great South Road, Papakura, 10am to 4pm. A hands-on workshop to explore the world of amateur radio with live demonstrations.
Old Otahuhu Bus Stop, 7am to 2pm. A regular Saturday market with fresh produce, food vendors and bric-a-brac. 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 with parties and performances.
Sunday, 18 October 2026
Manurewa Market, 7am to 12pm. A regular Sunday market open from 7am to 12pm, rain or shine. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
On now
Counties Manukau Recruitment Seminar
Counties Manukau Police. On until Saturday 31 October.
Dad joke of the week
What's a snake's favourite subject?
Hiss-tory.
Council and roadworks
Detour: Routes 378, 379 and 395 - Beach Road, Papakura. Detour: Routes 378, 379 and 395 - Beach Road, Papakura. There are roadworks on Beach Road in Papakura from Saturday 17 October to Sunday 18 October, between 7am and 6pm. Routes 378, 379 and 395 will detour through Rosehill Drive, Chichester Drive and Beach Road, which may cause delays. Buses will not stop at: Stop 2718 - Argyle Avenue: Use Stop 2642 - Chichester Drive/Rosehill Drive
Detour: Route 376 - Bremner Road & Victoria Street, Drury. Detour: Route 376 - Bremner Road & Victoria Street, Drury. There are bridge works being completed at Ngaakooroa Bridge at all times from late-evening on Monday 19 October until 5am on Friday 23 October. Route 376 will detour through Bremner Road, Jesmond Road and Karaka Road, which may cause delays. No bus stops will be impacted due to these works.
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