Open Arts Day, kapa haka, ceramics
Your West Auckland week, 5 to 11 Nov
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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Open Arts Day 2026
Experience Open Arts Day at Corban Estate Arts Centre. See behind the scenes of the creative community in Henderson.
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Te Kahu o te Rehia
Matipo School presents Te Kahu o te Rēhia, a celebration of kapa haka, tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and the wider community.
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Crown Lynn Collector's Market
The Crown Lynn Collector's Market returns to New Lynn Community Centre, featuring ceramics and pottery.
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The Educators Market Aotearoa - Christmas Edition
IT'S OFFICIAL. 🎄🧡 Saturday 7th November 2026, put it in your calendars because Educators Market Aotearoa is BACK and this time it's a Christmas Edition! Auckland, we are coming for you again. Run by Educators Market NZ.
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The Phil Collins and Genesis Tribute Show
A tribute to the music of Phil Collins and Genesis is on at Huapai Tavern. Ages 16+.
$25
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 5 November 2026
PAN'S LABYRINTH (2006) 20th Anniversary 4k Restoration
Hollywood Avondale, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. PAN'S LABYRINTH is showing as a 4k restoration at Hollywood Avondale.
Friday, 6 November 2026
Te Atatu South Community Centre, 4.30pm to 8.30pm. The 5th annual Te Atatu record fair features records and food trucks. Free.
Wesley Primary School - 75th Jubilee
26B O'Donnell Avenue, Mount Roskill, Auckland, 4.30pm to 8.30pm. A school jubilee celebration with performances and history.
BRING IT HOME - Gumboot Throw World Record Attempt
The Trusts Arena, 4pm to 6pm. BRING IT HOME is a Gumboot Throw World Record Attempt at The Trusts Arena. Free.
The Trusts Arena, 4pm to 9pm. Friday Night Vibes Market at The Trusts Arena offers food and live entertainment. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
ROCKY (1976) 50th Anniversary 4k Restoration
Hollywood Avondale, 8pm to 10pm. ROCKY is showing as a 50th Anniversary 4k Restoration at Hollywood Avondale.
Sulfate - Live at Goblin - And It Wants Album Release Tour
134 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, from 8pm. A live rock music concert for an album release tour.
Saturday, 7 November 2026
Catalina Bay Farmers Market, 8.30am to 2pm. Catalina Bay Farmers Market is a waterfront artisan market. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Less Than Jake - 'Circus Down Under' Tour | Auckland
Studio The Venue, from 7pm. A rock music concert as part of a tour.
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Shonen Knife carves through Aotearoa - Tāmaki Makaurau
Whammy Bar, from 7.30pm. A live rock music concert.
Monday, 9 November 2026
Liquorland Titirangi, 12pm to 8pm. Whisky Week is on at Liquorland Titirangi with discounts on whisky. Free.
iTi, from 11am. Japanese Week at iTi offers a special menu inspired by Japanese flavours. Free.
Council and roadworks
Night closures on SH1 & SH16 Central Auckland this week. On Thursday 5 November, SH16 westbound will be closed from Stanley Street to Great North Road/Waterview Tunnel from 10pm to 5am. Westbound travellers cannot access Waterview Tunnel. Works are weather dependent.
Detour: Route 145 - Border Road, Henderson Valley. Detour: Route 145 - Border Road, Henderson Valley. The date has changed for the overnight roadworks on Border Road in Henderson Valley. Works will now take place on Tuesday 10 November, between 8pm and 5am.
Waterview tunnel overnight closures for fire safety maintenance. Waterview Tunnel will have southbound closures from 8pm to 5am on Monday 9 November and 9pm to 5am on Tuesday 10 November. Northbound closures are on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 November between 9pm and 5am.
Detour: Routes 13, 14 and 162 - Great North Road and Te Atatu Road, Glendene. Detour: Routes 13, 14 and 162 - Great North Road and Te Atatu Road, Glendene. There are roadworks on Great North Road and Te Atatu Road in Glendene from Monday 9 to Wednesday 18 November, excluding Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November, between 8pm and 5am. Routes 13, 14 and 162 will detour around the works at various dates and may cause delays.
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