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Bluey Returning to Auckland & Piha Campground Reopens
West Auckland Winners of Nationwide Sausage Competition
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Mill Flat Bridge Restored & Public Phone Booths Bid Farewell
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National & City Digest
🐶 Bluey's Big Play Stage Show Returns to Auckland in April 2027, with performances scheduled at Spark Arena in Auckland. RNZ
🏟️ Free Public Transport for Auckland FC Game Days for all ticket holders from 1:30 PM until end of service on game days. OurAuckland
📞 End of an Era: New Zealand Public Phone Booths to be Removed 1News
Local Digest
🏕️ Piha Campground Reopens for Summer Season following a decision by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board despite flood risk concerns. Waitākere Ranges Local Board
🏆 Aussie Butcher New Lynn Sweeps Sausage Awards & Sees Job Boom They won 8 medals, including a Category Champion title, at the Dunninghams Great New Zealand Sausage Competition demonstrating being one of the best in the biz. Aussie Butcher New Lynn This explains why they received 1000 applications for a meat packer job. NZ Herald See other winners Retail Meat NZ
🍖 Morepork BBQ Kumeu Wins Gold at National Sausage Competition Retail Meat NZ
🅿️ Upgraded Te Rangi Hiroa Youth Park Car Park Reopens The carpark on Birdwood Road has officially reopened. Auckland Council
🌉 New Mill Flat Road Bridge Completed The new 31.5-meter bridge, replacing the one destroyed in the 2023 Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods, is now complete. Auckland Council Transport
🛝 Feedback Needed for Hendrika Court Playground Upgrade from West Harbour and Hobsonville families by November 4. Auckland Council
♻️ Free E-Waste Drop-offs for Recycling Week in Auckland from October 19-25 as part of Recycling Week 2026. Recycling Week Initiative
Business Bulletin
🍽️ V Kiwi Eatery Now Open at Westgate Shopping Centre offering a range of dishes from roasts to burgers.
💆♀️ Body Haven Massage Opens at Westgate Shopping Centre with great opening offers.
🏋️♀️ Unruly Company Offers 5-Class Trial in Hobsonville so locals can experience their community-focused fitness classes.
📍 14 / 3 Workspace Drive, Hobsonville
🏗️ Gleeson Quarry Depot Opening Soon in Avondale bringing quality aggregates, convenient fill tipping, and delivery services to West Auckland.
📍 26 Rosebank Road, Avondale
🥐 The Beekeepers Wife Opens New Bakery in Riverhead which will be open daily from 6 AM to 3 PM.
📍 1047 Coatesville-Riverhead Highway
🎭 Performing Arts in the Park Returns to Massey on November 28, 2026, at Triangle Park, Massey, inviting West Auckland talent to register and perform.
The Weekend Top Picks
🎭 InterAct 2026 Disability Arts Festival
📍 Henderson | Wed to Fri 10am-2pm Learn more
Three days of performances, workshops, films, drama, dance, and artwork from over 30 groups. Auckland's biggest event for disabled performers!
🌙 Friday Night Vibes Market
📍 The Trusts Arena | Fri 4pm–9pm Learn more
Browse community stalls, enjoy live music, and grab dinner from food trucks at this evening market. A relaxed way to spend Friday night with the whānau.
🎨 Arts in the Ville
📍 Art Centre Helensville | Sat, Sun, Mon 10am–4pm (Mon 10am–7pm) Learn more
Discover local talent through an annual art festival and trail featuring open studios, pop-up galleries, and original works by regional artists. Meet the creators and find something special to take home.
👗 Friday Flamingo Curvy Market
📍 Te Manawa, Westgate | Sat 10am–3pm ($) Learn more
Shop a range of new and pre-loved clothing made for curvy figures. Browse plus-size brands, search for second-hand gems, and pick up fresh additions to your wardrobe.
🪔 Whau Disha Diwali Mela
📍 New Lynn Community Centre | Sat 11:00am Learn more
Join the Whau community to mark Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with cultural performances, market stalls, and family-friendly celebrations centred on community and togetherness.
🌸 Te Atatu Spring Festival
📍 Te Atatū Peninsula Community Centre | Sat 11am–3pm Learn more
Welcome spring with an afternoon of community entertainment and activities for all ages. Bring the whānau along for a Labour Weekend gathering celebrating local life.
🕺 ABBA Heaven! Tribute Show
📍 New Lynn RSA | Sat 7:30pm ($) Learn more
Sing along to ABBA's biggest hits at this tribute performance celebrating the iconic Swedish pop group. Expect familiar favourites, disco classics, and plenty of opportunities to embrace the sequins and platform shoes.
🕺 Neon Nights: 80s Disco Night
📍 The Hangar | Sat 6pm–late ($) Learn more
Step back into the decade of big hair, neon colours, and classic disco sounds. Dress in your best retro gear and hit the dance floor for an 80s-inspired night out.
🧺 Double Coastal West Market:
Piha Labour Day Market and Huia Art Craft & Plant Market
📍 Barnett Hall, Piha and Huia Community Hall | Mon 9:30am–2:00pm ($) Piha and Huia
Both Piha and Huia are celebrating Labour Day with a bang! Have an awesome day in laid-back coastal settings while supporting local businesses! Piha market proceeds goes to Piha's local preschool.
🧪 The Potions Lab at iTi
📍 iTi, Titirangi | Fri–Thu 12pm–11:45pm ($) Learn more
Get into the Halloween spirit with a themed cocktail experience at iTi. The bar serves up a special selection of imaginative, potion-inspired drinks with a playful, slightly spooky twist.
Markets
New or irregularly scheduled markets
🎨 ArtPoint Art Market | Thu 22 Oct 4-9pm
📍 Catalina Bay
Inaugural Art Market at Catalina Bay featuring local art alongside outdoor food trucks, live music, and stargazing.👗 Friday Flamingo Curve Market | Sat 24 Oct 10am-3pm
📍 Westgate
Shop curvy and plus-size fashion at this community market day.🛍️ Plus Size Clothing Market Auckland | Sat 24 Oct 10am-3pm
📍 Westgate
Market dedicated to plus-size fashion with over 20 stalls.🎨 Arts in the Ville | Sat 24 Oct 10am-4pm
📍 Helensville
Open studios, art trail, makers market, paper boat race, and youth art competitions.🛍️ Awhi Shed Garage Sale | Sat 24 Oct 10am-4pm ($)
📍 Massey
Clothes, shoes, homewares, toys, baking, hot food, lucky dips, raffles, and freebies.🌊 Piha Labour Day Market | Mon 26 Oct 9:30am-2pm
📍 Barnett Hall, Piha
Enjoy local stalls, food, coffee, live music and family fun while supporting Piha Community Preschool.🪴 Huia Art, Craft, and Plant Labour Day Market | Mon 26 Oct 10am-2pm
📍 Huai Hall
Annual Labour Day market featuring plants, ceramics, jewellery, art, handmade crafts, eco products, dog treats, soaps, books and more.
Monthly Markets
Titirangi Village Market 25 October Sun 9am-2pm (Last Sunday of the month)
📍 Titirangi war memorial carpark and RSAViva Fair Brazilian Market 25 October Sun 1pm (Last Sunday of the month)
📍 23 granvilla Drive Massey
Weekly markets
New Lynn Farmers Market Wednesday 10am-1pm
📍 New Lynn Memorial SquareHenderson Night Market Thu 5pm-11pm
📍 The Boundary, Henderson (Under Kmart)Friday Night Vibes Market Fri From 4pm
📍 Trusts Arena, HendersonCatalina Bay Farmers Market Sat 8:30am-2pm
📍 1/3 Boundary Road, HobsonvilleShed Collective plant-based farmers Market Sat 8:30am-12pm
📍 99 Parrs Cross Road, OratiaAvondale Sunday Market Sun 5am-12pm
📍 23 Elm Street, AvondaleCatalina Bay Farmers Market Sun 8:30am-2pm
📍 1/3 Boundary Road, HobsonvilleKelston Night Market Mon 5pm-11pm
📍 Kelston Mall (Under Countdown)
Links to markets in full event list.
Events this week
Wed 21 Oct
🧵 Sew a Fabric Basket, The ReCreators Green Space | 10am-1pm ($)
📍 Massey | Learn more
Creative workshop learning to sew a basket from reclaimed fabrics.
🎭 InterAct 2026 Disability Arts Festival | Wed to Fri 10am-2pm
📍 Henderson | Learn more
Three days of performances, workshops, films, drama, dance, and artwork from over 30 groups. Auckland's biggest event for disabled performers!
👻 Halloween Story Time | 10:30-11am
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
A magical morning of spooky stories and songs for children.
🌻 Garden Festival 2026 | Wed–Mon Morning
📍 Mitre 10 MEGA New Lynn | Learn more
Gardening workshops, supplier demos, expert advice, kids' activities, and exclusive seasonal offers.
🍺 Oktoberfest at Mr Illingsworth | 12pm
📍 Te Atatū Peninsula | Learn more
A month long celebration in Mr Illingsworth.
🏐 Youth Volleyball | 3:30-5pm
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Join the local youth volleyball group for after-school fun.
🍷 Paint and Wine Night in Titirangi, Auckland - Water Lilies | 7-9pm ($)
📍 Titirangi | Learn more
Follow step-by-step instructions to create your own Monet-inspired painting in a bar.
💃 Learn to Dance in the Wild Wild West | Modern Jive Classes | 7-9:30pm ($)
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Beginner-friendly modern jive dance classes in New Lynn.
🧠 Recognising the Signs: Supporting Young People Through Depression & Anxiety | 7-9:30pm
📍 Massey | Learn more
Community talk on supporting young people with mental health challenges.
👻 Beats By Bingo: Halloween Show | 7-9pm
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Spooky-themed musical bingo, throwback hits, prizes, and dress-up fun.
🎸 Rock of Ages | Wed to Sun, Multiple Times ($)
📍 Glen Eden | Learn More
High-octane jukebox musical featuring iconic 80s rock anthems.
📽️ NZIFF PRESENTS: The Devils (4k Restoration) | 7:30-9:30pm ($)
📍 Avondale | Learn more
A special 4K restoration screening of the classic film The Devils.
🎵 Beats By Bingo: Halloween Special | 7:30-9:30pm
📍 Kumeū | Learn more
Halloween-themed musical bingo, singalongs, prize giveaways, and spooky fun.
Thu 22 Oct
♻️ Mānutewhau Community Awa Clean-up Day | 10am-2pm
📍 West Harbour | Learn more
Community clean-up day for the local stream with a free sausage sizzle.
🗣️ English Class for Chinese speakers - Beginners | 1-2:30pm
📍 Henderson | Learn more
Beginner-friendly conversational English class for Chinese speakers.
🏓 Community Pickleball for Beginners! | 3-5pm ($)
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Join local community sessions to learn and play pickleball.
🎨 ArtPoint Art Market | 4-9pm
📍 Catalina Bay | Learn more
Inaugural Art Market at Catalina Bay Farmers Market, featuring local art and crafts alongside outdoor food trucks, live music, and stargazing.
🌙 Late Night at Te Uru | 5-7pm
📍 Titirangi | Learn more
Evening gallery access with live harp music and refreshments.
🥋 ANNUAL HALLOWEEN KARATE CLASS | 6:30-7:30pm ($)
📍 Te Atatu Peninsula | Learn more
A fun and spooky annual Halloween-themed karate training class.
🔪 DRESSED TO KILL | 7:30-10:30pm ($)
📍 Avondale | Learn more
Catch a classic screening of Brian De Palma’s thriller Dressed to Kill.
🤣 Giggle for Good – Comedy with a Cause | 7:30pm ($)
📍 Hobsonville Point | Learn more
Featuring Jeremy Corbett, Justine Smith (MC), Keegan Govind, and Will Wood.
Fri 23 Oct
🏆 Henderson Squash Club: The Henderson Cup – Doubles Edition 2026 ($)
📍 Henderson | Learn more
64 teams competing across Mixed, Men’s, and Women’s divisions for a $1,500 grand prize.
🧵 Florence Saves Clothes Popup | 9am-3pm ($)
📍 Titirangi | Learn more
Get your clothes repaired and revamped at this mobile mending workshop van.
🌙 Friday Night Vibes Market | 4-9pm
📍 The Trusts Arena | Learn more
Enjoy a fun night out with food trucks, market stalls, and live music.
🎨 Date Night: Sip and Paint (Printmaking) | 6:30-8:30pm ($)
📍 Massey | Learn more
A creative night of printmaking, drinks, and fun.
👽 BODY SNATCHERS (1993) *Labour Weekend Special | 7:30-9pm ($)
📍 Avondale | Learn more
Screening of the cult classic sci-fi remake Body Snatchers.
🎥 THE DRILLER KILLER | 9-10:30pm ($)
📍 Avondale | Learn more
Late-night horror screening of The Driller Killer for Labour Weekend.
Sat 24 Oct
🥦 Catalina Bay Farmers Market | 8:30am-2pm
📍 Hobsonville | Learn more
Enjoy fresh local produce, artisan goods, and beautiful harbour views by the sea.
🦩 Flamingo Curve Market | 10am-3pm
📍 Westgate | Learn more
Shop curvy and plus-size fashion at this community market day.
🛍️ Plus Size Clothing Market Auckland | 10am-3pm
📍 Westgate | Learn more
Market dedicated to plus-size fashion with over 20 stalls.
🛠️ Build a Plant Stand: Power Tools 101, The ReCreators Green Space | 10am-2pm ($)
📍 Massey | Learn more
Woodworking workshop to build your own plant stand using power tools.
🫧 Ngā Mirumiru Bubbles | Sat- Mon 10am-4pm ($)
📍 MOTAT, Western Springs | Learn more
Enjoy spectacular live bubble shows, interactive displays, hands-on science activities, tram rides, and family fun this Labour Weekend!
🌱 Edible Gardening Workshop | 10am-12pm
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Learn how to start your own sustainable and productive food garden.
🎾 Labour Weekend Tennis Workshops | 10am-12pm ($)
📍 Piha | Learn more
Improve your game with expert-led tennis coaching sessions for various skill levels.
🛍️ Awhi Shed Garage Sale | 10am-4pm ($)
📍 Massey | Learn more
Clothes, shoes, homewares, toys, baking, hot food, lucky dips, raffles, and freebies.
🌸 Te Atatu Spring Festival | 11am-3pm
📍 Te Atatū Peninsula | Learn more
A free community spring festival with activities for the whole family.
🫧 FREE Giant Bubbles - Arts in the Ville | 11am-1pm
📍 Helensville | Learn more
A fun community event featuring giant bubble making for all ages.
🪔 Whau Disha Diwali Mela! | 11am-2pm
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Celebrate Diwali with cultural performances, food stalls, and family-friendly activities.
🌺 Rosebank School Niuean Bilingual Unit Performance! | 11am-2pm
📍 Avondale | Learn more
A cultural performance celebration for Niuean Language Week.
🥋 Protect the People Beside You: Krav Maga Seminar | 1-4pm ($)
📍 Te Atatū South | Learn more
Learn essential Krav Maga self-defence techniques for protecting others in this three-hour seminar.
💻 Scratch Coding Workshop | 1-2pm
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Hands-on coding session to learn game creation using Scratch.
🥒 Spring Pickleball Mixed League | 2-5pm ($)
📍 Henderson | Learn more
A social mixed league pickleball tournament featuring 6-player teams across two divisions.
🎞️ WILDWOOD | 3-5:20pm ($)
📍 Avondale | Learn more
Magical adventure film screening from the creators of Coraline.
🪩 After Dark - Neon Nights | 6-9pm
📍 Henderson | Learn more
Get your groove on at this 80s-themed neon disco night.
📽️ RANGINUI: CALL OF THE ICE | 6:30-8:15pm ($)
📍 Avondale | Learn more
Screening of a rare Antarctic documentary followed by a director Q&A.
🎶 Musical Magic of OP NAYYAR & RD BURMAN | 6:30-9:30pm ($)
📍 Green Bay | Learn more
An evening of nostalgia featuring the timeless music of legendary Bollywood composers.
🎶 Saturday Sessions: The Sons | 7-10pm
📍 Kelston | Learn more
Live music session with The Sons at the local bar.
🎸 Rebel without Applause | 7-10pm ($)
📍 Te Atatu Peninsula | Learn more
Enjoy a night of live music with the band Rebel Without Applause.
🎸 Little Creatures Live | 7-10pm
📍 Helensville | Learn more
Enjoy a night of classic new wave hits performed live by a 7-piece band.
🕺 ABBA Heaven! NZ ABBA Tribute Band | 7:30-10:30pm ($)
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
A high-energy tribute concert celebrating the iconic hits of ABBA with authentic 70s flair.
🎤 GISH On The Mish | 7:30pm ($)
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Musical comedy parodies, storytelling, live entertainment, food and drinks available.
Sun 25 Oct
🥦 Catalina Bay Farmers Market | 8:30am-2pm
📍 Hobsonville | Learn more
Enjoy fresh local produce, artisan goods, and beautiful harbour views by the sea.
🚲 Kids Learn to Ride | 9-11am
📍 Avondale | Learn more
Free drop-in bike riding lessons for kids aged 2 to 13 years old.
🧩 FREE Loose Parts Play - Play Week Celebration | 9am-1pm
📍 Green Bay | Learn more
A day of creative play with recycled loose parts in the park.
👻 Halloween Sunday Famliy Storytime | 10:30-11am
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Spooky-themed storytime session; costumes encouraged.
🪵 Make a Combination Side table/Plant Stand: Power Tools 101 | 10:30am-1:30pm
📍 Massey | Learn more
Hands-on woodworking workshop to build a custom plant stand using power tools.
🌭 Friends of Arataki - Monthly fundraising BBQ's! | 11am-2pm ($)
📍 Oratia | Learn more
Monthly fundraising BBQ supporting the Friends of Arataki.
🖐️ Sensory Play - Arts in the Ville | 11am-1pm
📍 Helensville | Learn more
A fun and messy sensory play session designed for kids of all abilities.
🍹 The Potions Lab - Cocktails in Titirangi | 12pm-11:45pm ($)
📍 Titirangi | Learn more
A week of magical and mischievous Halloween-themed cocktails.
🚲 Adults Learn to Ride | Avondale | 12-2pm
📍 Avondale | Learn more
A beginner-friendly session to learn basic bike riding and handling skills.
🎨 Community Art Class | 12-1:45pm ($)
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Beginner-friendly art workshops to learn and develop creative skills.
🧱 Riverhead LEGO Club | 1:30-3:30pm
📍 Riverhead | Learn more
Weekly social LEGO building session for all.
🏀 BNZ Kāhu vs Tokomanawa Queens | 2pm ($)
📍 Henderson | Learn more
WNBA star Charlise Leger-Walker debut, Rapid League match, and Tauihi main game.
Mon 26 Oct
🛍️ Titirangi Village Market | 10am-2pm
📍 Titirangi | Learn more
Monthly community market in Titirangi, West Auckland. Run by parents of the Titirangi Rudolf Steiner School, supporting local makers and raising funds for our School.
🌊 Piha Labour Day Market | 9:30am-2pm
📍 Piha | Learn more
A community market featuring stalls, food, and music supporting the local preschool.
🪴 Huia Art, Craft, and Plant Labour Day Market | Mon 26 Oct 10am-2pm
📍 Huai Hall | Learn more
Annual Labour Day market featuring plants, ceramics, jewellery, art, handmade crafts, eco products, dog treats, soaps, books and more.
🌿 FREE Weave, Move & Make - Arts in the Ville | 10am-2pm
📍 Helensville | Learn more
A free, nature-inspired art and movement session for families.
🧘 Chair Yoga with Harmony Yoga! | 12:30-1:30pm ($)
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Gentle, accessible chair yoga sessions to improve mobility and relaxation.
🏓 Community Pickleball for Beginners! | 6-9pm ($)
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Join local community sessions to learn and play pickleball.
🎤 Monday Night Pub Choir Special Anniversary Celebration | 6:30-9:30pm ($)
📍 Helensville | Learn more
Anniversary celebratory group singalong at the local pub.
Tue 27 Oct
☯️ International Friends - Calligraphy and Tai Chi morning | 9:45-11:30am
📍 Greenhithe | Learn more
Morning session of calligraphy and Tai Chi with international friends.
🔨 Make a 2-tier Herb Holder: Spring gardening | 10am-2pm ($)
📍 Massey | Learn more
A woodworking workshop to build a 2-tier herb planter.
🎨 Messy Play | 10-11am
📍 Henderson | Learn more
Hands-on sensory and messy play session for children.
🛠️ Kauri Creation: Power Tools 101 | 10:30am-1:30pm ($)
📍 Wairau Valley | Learn more
Learn to use power tools to create a custom native timber chopping board.
🧘 Iyengar Yoga for Beginners — Move Better, Feel Better | 6-7pm ($)
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Gentle, beginner-friendly Iyengar yoga to improve strength and posture.
🧠 Quiz Night | 7-10pm ($)
📍 Titirangi | Learn more
Test your knowledge and grab a drink at our weekly local quiz night.
That’s it! Hope the events list got you sorted! See you next week!
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