Issue No. 6

Diwali Festival, Santa Parade, Ninja Run and Japanese Week

Your West Auckland week, 12 to 18 Nov

This weekend

Six picks for Saturday

  1. Diwali Festival 2026

    Sat 14 5pm to 10pmCatalina Bay Farmers Market, Hudson Bay Road Extension

    A celebration of culture, community, and the Festival of Lights.

    Free
  2. Inclusive Beats 2026 - Music & Market Fest

    Sat 14 12pm to 4pmRifle Range Amphitheatre, Opp 6 Catalina Bay Drive

    A free music and market festival with live bands, DJs, food, and games.

    Free
  3. The Ninja Run

    Sat 14 9am to 6pm · Sun 15 9am to 6pmKumeu Showgrounds, 35/41 Access Road

    An inflatable obstacle course for all ages.

    From $10
  4. Santa Parade

    Sat 14 11am to 12.30pm7 Catherine Street, Henderson, Auckland

    A Christmas parade organised by WestCity.

  5. Japanese Week at iTi

    Sat 14 from 11am · Sun 15 from 11amiTi, 421 Titirangi Rd

    A two week culinary trip to Japan with a special menu.

    Free
  6. Hobsonville Diwali 2026

    Sat 14 5pm to 10pm1/3 Boundary Road, Hobsonville

    A festival featuring music, dance, and food trucks.

More events this week

Day by day

Thursday, 12 November 2026

Friday, 13 November 2026

Auckland Classic 2026

Pins Lincoln, from 3pm, runs until Sun 15 6pm. A tenpin bowling exhibition.

Luna Bites Night Market

Te Pai Centre, 5pm to 8.30pm. A night market with street food, desserts, and drinks. Free.

Music First: Gilles Peterson

Hollywood Avondale, from 7.30pm. A music festival featuring theatre.

Goodnight Nurse - The Always and Never (AGAIN!) Tour - Auckland

Powerstation, from 8pm. A rock music concert.

Mortiis Aotearoa Tour 2026 - Auckland

Double Whammy, 183 Karangahape Rd, Auckland 1010, from 8pm. A music performance with a ghost theme.

STAR MONSTER (USA): THE CRUNCH DOWN UNDER TOUR | AKL

Neck of the Woods, from 9pm. An electronic dance music performance.

Saturday, 14 November 2026

Gently Loved Markets Flea

Sunderland Lounge, 10am to 1pm. An indoor garage sale with preloved items. Free.

On the Hustle - Monarch Dance Studios

Glen Eden Playhouse, 1pm to 2pm. A dance performance showcasing different jobs and professions. $25.

Massive Pop & Rock Vinyl Record Sale

Riverhead Citizens Hall, 9am to 2pm. A sale of second hand pop and rock vinyl records. Free.

High, Wide and Handsome at Titirangi Beach Hall

Titirangi Beach Hall, Titirangi Beach Road, Auckland, from 7.30pm. A folk music event.

Sunday, 15 November 2026

Exhibition Opening: 24 Hour Art Marathon

The Button Factory, 6pm to 8pm. This is an artistic event with photography and crafts, run by Dinny Design.

Want everything? See the full list.

Dad joke of the week

Why did the melon jump into the lake?

It wanted to be a watermelon.

Council and roadworks

Road

SH16 chipsealing maintenance between Restall Road and Wellsford. SH16 chipsealing maintenance between Restall Road and Wellsford. Lane restrictions and stop/go traffic management will be in place. Works are weather dependent and may change. Coming up: Mon 23 Nov, Sun 29 Nov: Wainui Stream Bridge to Jordan Road. Coming up: Mon 30 Nov, Sun 6 Dec: Jordan Road to Woodhill Park.

Transport

Stop Skipped: Routes 186 and 195 - South Lynn Road, Titirangi. Stop Skipped: Routes 186 and 195 - South Lynn Road, Titirangi. There are roadworks on South Lynn Road in Titirangi on Thursday 12 November, between 7am and 7pm. Buses will not stop at: Stop 5172 - The Grove

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