Hi Westie,
No more long weekends for a while, but that’s OK. We’ve got a steady run of great events each week to keep things moving.
May is NZ Music Month 🎶
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Let’s get into it.
In today’s edition:
40+ Events this week!
- Adrian Domingo | Publisher
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🎶 West Auckland Live: Music Month at Corban Estate
This May, The Trusts is marking New Zealand Music Month with a five-week live series in the heart of the west.
The Trusts Live brings a stacked line-up of local talent to the wine cellar at Corban Estate Arts Centre: spanning funk, soul, electronic, hip hop and indie, all in an intimate setting.
Even better, every ticket sold makes a direct impact.
100% of ticket sales and bar profits go to Crescendo, supporting young local musicians.
Tickets: $15
When: Every Saturday in May
Where: Corban Estate Arts Centre
🎤 Line-up
2 May | 7–10pm - Velveteen Shakes (funk) + Honey Moala, Petaia Fata
9 May | 7–10:45pm - Makaira Berry & MOHI (soul / Māori & Pasifika) + Rebecca Rice, Harmony Day
16 May | 7–10pm - tei. (electronic / ambient) + AKL MADZ, Sancy Prabhakar
23 May | 7–10pm - REI (hip hop) + XPLSV, Ringmor
30 May | 7–10pm - Goodspace (indie) + Maria Clara, Katie-Lee
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Community News
💡 Toi / Coletta Esplanade Lighting Upgrade
Work is underway to install new lighting along the esplanade, with completion expected by end of June.
Click here: to view the council post
🛹 Parrs Park Skatepark Upgrade (Have Your Say)
Plans are in motion to upgrade the ageing skate facilities at Parrs Park.
What’s proposed:
Modern, inclusive skatepark for all ages and skill levels
Better safety, access, and layout
Designed to fit alongside other park uses
Click here: to have your say
🛒 Kmart + New World : Major Retail Growth = Jobs
New World Te Atatū opening August 2026
$50M development nearing completion, ~3,300sqm store serving ~15,000 locals
Around 90 new jobs
Click here: to Read more about New World Te Atatū
Kmart Westgate opening 1 July 2026
NZ’s largest Kmart (6,700sqm), 24/7 operation + 600 parking spaces
Located at Maki Place, near Costco
Around 240 new jobs
Big boost for local employment and retail access in the northwest.
🚧 Road and Rail Closures
Cartwright Road (Kelston) – 24-hour closure – Mar 23–May 25
Dunlop Road (Westgate) – 24-hour closure – Dec 15–Jun 20
Keikei Street (Westgate) – 7am–7pm – Feb 20–Aug 20
Suncrest Drive (West Harbour) – 24-hour closure – Apr 12–May 3
Tanekaha Road (Titirangi) – 9am–6pm – Jan 5–Apr 30
Tarapuka Road (Westgate) – 24-hour closure – Jan 12–Jul 1
Victory Road (Laingholm) – 24-hour closure – Mar 9–Jun 30
Exciting Events this week: April 22-28
Events marked with ($) require a ticket in advance. Please click on the Learn more links to check them out before going. If at an event and anyone asks, please let them know that you found the event in the West Auckland Digest newsletter. It helps get the word out. You are awesome! Thanks!
Hot Events
WEEKDAYS
West Harbour Food Truck Night | Thu 5pm 📍 West Harbour | Learn more
Ngā Kōrero Rererangi Aviation Conversations: Aerial Mapping | Thu 6:30pm 📍 MOTAT | Learn more
SATURDAY May 2nd
$5 Fill-A-Bag Sale | 9am ($) 📍 Tipping Point Henderson | Learn more
Night time off-roading: First Night Run for 2026 | 4pm 📍 Helensville | Learn more
Crown Lynn & NZ Pottery Market | 7pm 📍 New Lynn Community Centre | Learn more
OLDSKOOL ReUnion | 7pm 📍Te Atatū Peninsula | Learn more
Old skool classics at Mr. Illingsworth when DJ Bus and DJ Leemz take you on a musical journey through the best old school hits.
SUNDAY May 3rd
Baseball Have a Go Day | 10am 📍 Te Kori Scott Point Park | Learn more
Community Pahela Baishakh & Cultural Gathering | 4pm 📍 Western Springs Garden Community Hall | Learn more
Events
Wed 29 Apr
Native Seedling Sessions | 10:00am–12:00 pm
📍 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn | Learn more
🗣️ Community Korero/Talanoa/ Meeting | 6:30-9:30pm
📍 Kelston | Learn more
Community meeting to discuss cost of living and local art projects.
Thu 30 Apr
2026 TBNZ50 Nationals | 9am–5pm
📍 Pins Lincoln Road | Learn more
🎨 Moon and Mirror Workshop | 10am-12pm ($)
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Design and create your own textured moon mirror artwork.
VIOLENT COP (1989) | 7:30 pm–9:15 pm ($)
📍 Hollywood Avondale | Learn more
Fri 1 May
📸 Pop-in Photo Day | 10am-12pm ($)
📍 Hobsonville | Learn more
Quick and cute portrait session for families or milestones.
🥕 Organic Gardening Sessions | 11am-2pm
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Hands-on gardening sessions learning to grow food sustainably.
💃 Have a go Teen Dance Classes! Supported by Rodney Local Board | 3:30-5:30pm
📍 Helensville | Learn more
Fun hip-hop, contemporary, and jazz dance classes for teens.
🎞️ The Room (2003) 35mm Presentation | 8-9:45pm ($)
📍 Avondale | Learn more
A special 35mm screening of the cult classic The Room.
Sat 2 May
World Pilates Day/ Studio Pilates Kumeu Open Day | 6am–2pm
📍 Kumeu | Learn more
🧘 World Pilates Day - Open Day | 6am-2pm
📍 Studio Pilates, Hobsonville | Learn more
Free reformer pilates class for World Pilates Day.
Kids Learn to Ride - Oratia | 9am–12pm
📍 Oratia District School | Learn more
Survival Confidence – Auckland branch | 9am–4pm ($)
📍 Waitakere Ranges Regional Park | Learn more
FREE Kayaking & Giant Stand-Up Paddleboarding | 9am–1pm
📍 Blockhouse Bay Beach | Learn more
Rongoā Māori plant based healing workshop | 9:30am–12:30 pm
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
🏍️ Motovixens Collective- Hosting IFRD Auckland | 9:30am-12:30pm ($)
📍 Henderson | Learn more
A group motorcycle ride to celebrate women in riding.
The Free Family Fun Day Mash Up Event | 11am–1:30pm
📍 Waterview School | Learn more
🎶 Harp Solo w/ Joelle Ireland | 11am-2pm
📍 Avondale Library | Learn more
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with live harp music.
🛠️ Make Kauri Creations: Power Tools 101 | 2-5pm
📍 Massey | Learn more
Workshop on using power tools to create wood art.
Nature Play Picnic | 3pm–5:30pm
📍 Muriwai Regional Park | Learn more
Sacred Sound Journey: Return to Flow (Pt Chev) | 6:30 pm–9:30 pm
📍 Point Chevalier | Learn more
A nurturing sound journey inspired by the element of Water.
Saturday Sessions with Soundbite! | 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
📍 Workshop Bar | Learn more
Baxter Dury | Allbarone Tour | Auckland #2 | 7:00 pm–10:00 pm ($)
📍 Hollywood Avondale | Learn more
🎸 The Trusts Live! at Corban Estate | 7-10pm ($)
📍 Henderson | Learn more
Series of live music performances showcasing local artists.
🏉 Warriors 2026 Games | 7:30-9:30pm
📍 Greenfields, The Hangar, Taphouse & Workshop | Learn more
Watch all the Warriors rugby league games live on the big screen.
Sun 3 May
🎼 NZ Music Month May 2026: Multi-Instrumental Showcase | 1-1:30pm
📍 Blockhouse Bay | Learn more
A brief showcase of traditional and modern instruments.
Autumn Clearout Market | 1:30pm–4:30pm
📍 Green Bay Community House | Learn more
Galentine's Day High Tea fundraiser | 2-4pm ($)
📍 Hobsonville | Learn more
🎶JEFF HOOTON | 2:30-6pm ($)
📍 Blockhouse Bay | Learn more
An evening of music.
Red Tonik live at the Huapai Tavern | 3-6pm
📍 Huapai Tavern | Learn more
Auckland Based Covers Band covering hits from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and more.
Community Pahela Baishakh & Cultural Gathering | 4-9:30 pm
📍 Western Springs Garden Community Hall | Learn more
Bengali new year celebration with cultural performances, food, activities
Baxter Dury | Allbarone Tour | Auckland | 7–10pm ($)
📍 Hollywood Avondale | Learn more
Mon 4 May
5 Week Circular Woodworking, The ReCreators Green Space | 10am–1pm
📍 Massey | Learn more
🎶 Ukelele Workshop w/ Mone Lakatani | 1:30-4:30pm
📍 Auckland | Learn more
Learn to play the ukulele in this inclusive workshop.
🍳 Kitchen Volunteer Training Evening | 6-9pm
📍 Henderson | Learn more
A training night for new kitchen volunteers.
Tue 5 May
Mend/Make 2026 | 10am–1pm
📍 Te Atatū Peninsula Community Centre | Learn more
Learn machine & hand mending skills for patching, hemming, seam repairs.
🪚 Make a Chopping Board: Power Tools 101 | 10am-1pm
📍 Massey | Learn more
Beginner woodworking class to make a custom chopping board.
If you want to collaborate or promote your business, please send me an email.
[email protected]
That’s it! Hope the events list got you sorted!
See you next week!
Adrian Domingo - Publisher | West Auckland Digest
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