Hi Westie,
How good was that long weekend? Four days of sunshine in a row and some pretty decent sales too. Hopefully you managed to get out and enjoy it — and maybe grab a bargain or two. I know I did.
Don’t forget daylight saving ended last Sunday, so if you have not already, check the car, oven, microwave and any clocks that are not connected to the internet.
EcoFest is still going strong, school holidays are officially here, and there is plenty happening around West Auckland - including SUBLIME at the Trusts arena!
Let’s get into it.
In today’s edition:
50+ Events this week!
— Adrian Domingo | Publisher
Holidays School Holidays
News
Glen Eden’s Studio West Sold to Momoa, Waititi, and Curtis
Cliff Curtis, Jason Momoa and director Taika Waititi have purchased Auckland’s Studio West with plans to create more jobs and support Polynesian-led storytelling in New Zealand’s film industry.
The studio will now be run by the Āriki Group after being sold by long-time owners Kay and Glenn Howe.
The studio recently hosted filming for Momoa’s Apple TV+ series Chief of War.
The goal is to strengthen the local film industry and create more opportunities for New Zealand creatives.
Curtis says the project is about ownership, creative control and supporting local storytellers.
The new owners say the focus is bringing more productions to New Zealand and creating pathways for the next generation of filmmakers and actors.
Click here: To read the full announcement
Community Digest
Upgrades starting at Harbourview–Ōrangihina Park learn more
West Auckland Bus Improvements learn more
$592,000 to support schools and communities to cut waste learn more
April Rail closures are still ongoing learn more
A message from Move Dance Co
Move, connect, and give back, all in one night
French Jive Fusion is a fun dance you do with a partner in New Lynn.
Easy to learn and new people are very welcome.
7pm sessions are no cost to try! :)
When and Where
📍 Wednesdays at New Lynn Community Centre
🕖 7:00pm Beginners class (FREE) - No partner. No experience. No stress. Be early to sign up!
🕗 8:00pm Freestyle practice - Try moves and build confidence
🕣 8:20pm Next Step - Go up a level (short check first to keep it smooth)
8PM and 8:20PM sessions: Easy donation of $10 or bring some canned food.
This helps Kick Back and Kai Avondale.
Why go:
No partner or experience needed
Friendly vibes
Try new moves AND give back!
Make Wednesdays your Midweek Energizer!
Stay on for socials at Black Salt if you like.
Come as you are. Move a little. Connect a lot!
City News
New Auckland Water Reservoir Adds Massive Capacity
A new $60 million reservoir has opened at the Redoubt Road Reservoir Complex, boosting Auckland’s treated water storage by the equivalent of 18 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
The new reservoir holds 45M litres of water making the total 165M litres for the complex.
Auckland’s overall treated water storage now exceeds 700M litres.
About 80% of the city’s treated water supply passes through this site daily.
The site has space for up to eight reservoirs as the city grows.
Click here: To read the council news
🚧 Road Closures
Ambler Avenue (Glen Eden) – 7am–7pm – Apr 10
Benita Place (Sunnyvale) – 7pm–6am – Apr 12-14
Cartwright Road (Kelston) – 24-hour closure – Mar 23 - May 25
Donegal Street (Avondale) – 7pm–6am – Apr 12-15
Dunlop Road (Westgate) – 24-hour closure – Dec 15 - Jun 20
Geddes Terrace (Avondale) – 7pm–6am – Apr 12-15
Glenview Road (Glen Eden) – 7pm–6am – Apr 6-9
Great North Road (New Lynn) – 7pm–6am – Apr 6-9
Keikei Street (Westgate) – 7am–7pm – Feb 20 - Aug 20
Layard Street (Avondale) – 7pm–6am – Apr 12-15
North Candia Road (Swanson) – 7am–7pm – Mar 9 - Apr 8
Palm Court Drive (Glen Eden) – 7pm–6am – Apr 6-9
Rosandich Drive (Sunnyvale) – 7pm–6am – Apr 12-14
Rosebank Road (Avondale) – 7pm–6am – Apr 6-8
Sabulite Road (Kelston) – 7pm–6am – Apr 6-9
Saint Jude Street (Avondale) – 7pm–6am – Apr 12-15
Seymour Road (Sunnyvale) – 7pm–6am – Apr 12-14
Solea Road (Sunnyvale) – 7pm–6am – Apr 12-14
Suncrest Drive (West Harbour) – 24-hour closure – Apr 12 - May 3
Tanekaha Road (Titirangi) – 9am–6pm – Jan 5 - Apr 30
Tarapuka Road (Westgate) – 24-hour closure – Jan 12 - Jul 1
Victory Road (Laingholm) – 24-hour closure – Mar 9 - Jun 30
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Exciting Events this week: April 8-14
Events marked with ($) 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!
🌳 Eco Fest 2026
Fair Food Super Sorters – Avondale – Wed 8 Apr, 11:45am–3pm; Thu 9 Apr, 11:45am–3pm; Fri 10 Apr, 11:45am–3pm; Mon 13 Apr, 11:45am–3pm; Tue 14 Apr, 11:45am–3pm
Nature Photography App Workshop – Avondale – Wed 8 Apr, 1pm–3pm
Wastewise Food Scraps Workshop – Avondale – Fri 10 Apr, 11am–12:30pm
Women on Wheels: Learn to Ride Course – Avondale – Sat 11 Apr, 9:30am–11:30am
Seed Swap Sunday – Avondale – Sun 12 Apr, 1pm–3pm
Composting Workshop – Fruitvale – Sat 11 Apr, 10am–12pm
Mornings by the Stream in Glen Eden – Glen Eden – Wed 8 Apr, 9:15am–12:15pm; Thu 9 Apr, 9:15am–12:15pm
Fun with Food Scraps – Tamariki Workshop – Henderson – Wed 8 Apr, 11am–12:30pm
Caring for Papatūānuku – Opanuku Hīkoi – Henderson – Thu 9 Apr, 10am–12pm
Wai Care Monitoring of the Oratia Stream – Henderson – Fri 10 Apr, 10am–11:30am
Sanctuary Mahi Whenua Garden Working Bee – Henderson – Sun 12 Apr, 10am–2pm
Why Carpooling Never Took Off – Henderson – Tue 14 Apr, 6pm–7:30pm
Whau Kayak Clean Up – Kelston – Sat 11 Apr, 12pm–4pm
Make a Coffee Table in the School Holidays – Massey – Fri 10 Apr, 10am–4pm ($)
Native Seedling Sessions – New Lynn – Wed 8 Apr, 10am–12pm
Practical Biodynamics Workshop – New Lynn – Sat 11 Apr, 1pm–4pm ($)
Kono Weaving with Nat Rose Te Hei – New Lynn – Sun 12 Apr, 10:30am–12:30pm ($)
Food Forest Our Public Parks – A Community Design Workshop – New Lynn – Sun 12 Apr, 1pm–4pm ($)
Sowing the Seasons: Seeds to Blooms – New Lynn – Sun 12 Apr, 2pm–3pm\
Kauri VR Experience at Arataki! – Oratia – Thu 9 Apr, 10am–3pm; Thu 9 Apr, 2pm–3pm
Coastal Flyers: Sunset Walk at Mercer Bay – Piha – Thu 9 Apr, 5:30pm–8pm ($)
Beeswax Wrap Workshop for Adults – Rānui – Sun 12 Apr, 11am–1pm
West Auckland Woodturners Guild Open Day – Sunnyvale – Sat 11 Apr, 10am–3pm
Pekapeka Sewing Workshop – Te Atatū Peninsula – Wed 8 Apr, 10am–12pm
The Eco Creators Market – Te Atatū Peninsula – Sat 11 Apr, 10am–2pm
Hikoi Series: Whenua By Night – Te Atatū Peninsula – Sun 12 Apr, 8pm–9:30pm
Titirangi Eco Makers Pop-Up – Titirangi – Sun 12 Apr, 10am–1pm
Ruru Night Owls – Guided Evening Walk – Waiatarua – Wed 8 Apr, 5:30pm–8pm ($)
Ark in the Park – Waitākere – Thu 9 Apr, 8:40am–2pm; Sat 11 Apr, 8:40am–2pm
Mānutewhau Awa Clean Up – West Harbour – Sat 11 Apr, 10am–12:30pm
Click here: to see the full calendar of events
Wed 8 Apr
🐛 THE WORM in HENDERSON | 9:30am 8-11 April ($)
📍 Te Pou Theatre | Learn more
A quirky and inventive theatre show filled with puppetry and live music.
👒 Sew a Bucket Hat, ReCreators Green Space | 10am-1pm
📍 Massey | Learn more
Kids and teens can learn to sew their own stylish bucket hats using reclaimed fabrics.
🎱 Wednesday Night Bingo | 7-10pm
📍 Titirangi | Learn more
Enjoy a fun monthly night of bingo with a fully open kitchen.
🎥 THE WEED EATERS The Big Forking Tour Special Screening | 6:30-9pm
📍 Avondale | Learn more
Special advance screening of darkly comic film 'The Weed Eaters' plus a live Q&A.
Thu 9 Apr
🍿 STAND BY ME: 40th Anniversary 4k Restoration Premiere | 6:30pm
📍 Avondale | Learn more
Catch the glorious 4K restoration premiere of the classic film 'Stand By Me'.
Fri 10 Apr
🧗♂️ Pop Up Obstacle Course | 10am-1pm
📍 Henderson | Learn more
Jump, balance, and crawl through an energetic ninja obstacle course.
📸 Pop-in Photo Day | 10am-12pm ($)
📍 Hobsonville | Learn more
Fast, affordable, and flexible portrait photo session.
🌊 Aotearoa Surf Film Festival Finale | 6pm ($)
📍 Avondale | Learn more
Catch world-class surf films, live music, and giveaways at the epic tour finale.
🎸 Sublime in Concert | 7pm ($)
📍 The Trusts Arena | Learn more
Catch Sublime live for their first-ever New Zealand tour.
Sat 11 Apr
🪕 Club Nights with the Asher family | 6pm
📍 Titirangi | Learn more
Enjoy a special evening of folk and Scandinavian tunes with the founding Asher family.
🍎 Saturday Farmers' Market at The Shed Collective Venue | 8:30am-12pm
📍 Oratia | Learn more
Grab fresh organic produce, artisan treats, and hot coffee.
🛍️ $5 Fill-A-Bag Sale | EcoFest | 9am-4pm ($)
📍 Auckland | Learn more
Bring your reusable bag and stuff it full of preloved clothes, books, and toys for just $5.
🖌️ Acrylic Wave Workshop | 9am-4pm ($)
📍 Kumeū | Learn more
Step-by-step acrylic painting workshop to create a wave masterpiece.
📸 $25 Pop-in Photo Day - Westgate | 9am-4pm ($)
📍 Westgate | Learn more
Grab a quick, flexible, and super cute portrait at this pop-in photo day.
🌿 Adventurous Nature Play - Henderson Park | 9am-1pm
📍 Henderson | Learn more
A hands-on, family-friendly outdoor session exploring nature.
🚲 Whau Women on Wheels: Learn to Ride Course | 930-1130am
📍 Avondale | Learn more
Free beginner bike skills course empowering women in the Whau area.
🧸 Gently Loved Markets Just Kids! Hobsonville | 10am-1pm
📍 Hobsonville | Learn more
Hunt for preloved baby and kids' bargains at this indoor sustainable family market.
🌊 Mānutewhau Stream Clean! | 10am-12:30pm
📍 West Harbour | Learn more
Join the community to clean up the local awa and make an environmental impact.
🛹 Avondale Street Sessions | 10:30am-4:30pm
📍 Avondale | Learn more
Live graffiti, hip hop music, and street dance battles.
📖 Tangaroa Paul's, 'Rere Atu Ki Poronihia', Book Launch | 10:30am
📍 Te Atatū Peninsula | Learn more
Celebrate the launch of this exciting new Pacific picture book.
🏖️ Bethells Cafe Last Big Summer Saturday | 3-6pm
📍 Bethells Beach | Learn more
Celebrate the end of summer with old skool ska and reggae beats.
☕ TWIN PEAKS: SEASON ONE MARATHON with Coffee Supreme | 2pm-12:15am ($)
📍 Avondale | Learn more
Complete with cherry pie and damn fine coffee.
🌿 Nature Play Picnic | 3-5:30pm
📍 Muriwai | Learn more
Hands-on, adventurous family nature play and picnic in the outdoors.
🎵 Musical Sound Journey - Autumn Vibes | 6:30pm ($)
📍 Oratia | Learn more
Live world-fusion music set by Matt Reece and John Goudge at Rimu Glade Studio.
🎤 Muriwai Beach Open MIc | 7-10pm
📍 Kumeu | Learn more
Local open mic night at The Beer Spot.
🏉 Warriors Games | 9-11am
📍 Greenfields, The Hangar, Taphouse & Workshop | Learn more
Catch all the action of the Warriors games screened live and loud on the big screens.
Sun 12 Apr
📦 Pop Up Playground: Cardboard Edition | 10am-2pm
📍 Moire Park | Learn more
Build and create with endless cardboard and recycled materials.
🍎 Food Forest Our Public Parks! A Community Design Workshop | 1-4pm
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Community design workshop exploring how to create food forests in public spaces.
🎪 Circus in the Park | 2-6pm
📍 Rautawhiri | Learn more
Open circus activation where you can learn juggling, hula hooping, and other fun skills.
Mon 13 Apr
🦖 Dino Discovery School Holiday Fun! Week 2 | 11am-2pm
📍 Massey | Learn more
Let the kids unleash their inner paleontologist and decorate a sparkly dinosaur keychain.
Tue 14 Apr
🪡 Sew a Cushion | 10am-1pm
📍 Massey | Learn more
School holiday sewing workshop where kids and teens make their own custom cushion.
🍻 Liberty Craft Beer Tasting – Titirangi | 7pm ($)
📍 Titirangi | Learn more
Enjoy a tasting of fresh, iconic craft beers from Liberty Brewing with your main meal.
🎩 JARRED FELL - Comedian Magician | 7:30pm ($)
📍 Titirangi | Learn more
Renowned comedian and magician Jarred Fell.
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That’s it! Hope the events list got you sorted!
See you next week!
Adrian Domingo - Publisher | West Auckland Digest
