HAKIHEA DECEMBER 2019 / KOHITĀTEA JANUARY 2020 / ISSUE 98

EAT Food destinations for all appetites LET'S PLAY All the best summer events OURAUCKLAND.NZ Div i e s nto umm Whether you’re a beachgoer, bush walker or er event lover, your summer is sorted in Auckland The epicentre of retail, fashion, hospitality and entertainment OurAuckland.nz TO TATOU TAMAKI MAKAURAU CONTENTS

14-21 SUMMER ON MY MIND CONTACT US Ten Aucklanders tell us what summer means to Auckland Council them. PLUS: we list the aucklandcouncil.govt.nz region’s summer must-do’s 09 301 0101 (24/7) aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ contactus Auckland Council, Private Bag 92300, Auckland 1142 facebook.com/aklcouncil twitter.com/aklcouncil About OurAuckland OurAuckland keeps you up to date with council services, projects and events and helps to fulfil our legislative obligations to 04 keep Aucklanders informed. MAYOR’S LETTER We conduct regular research Working for you to ensure OurAuckland is an efficient way of doing this. 06 Te reo Māori THE BRIEFING We’re proud to use te reo Information and inspiration Māori in OurAuckland. If from Council HQ you come across a word you don’t know, you can learn what it means at 08-09 maoridictionary.co.nz IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD OurAuckland What’s hot and happening ourauckland@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz in your area ourauckland.nz 10 22-28 Subscribe to OurAuckland LOVE LEIGH WHAT’S ON e-newsletter at Long-time Rodney resident Festivals, shows, sport, free ourauckland.nz/enews Lisa Toi’s highlights package events, festive cheer and Disclaimer loads of summer fun OurAuckland includes paid 12-13 advertising, in addition to AL FRESCO IN 30 Auckland Council editorial content. While Auckland AUCKLAND SEE HERE NOW Council appreciates the Summer food destinations Auckland’s most- support of advertisers in for any appetite or budget photographed locations helping to pay for production of OurAuckland, the inclusion of any specific advertisement is not an NEED TO KNOW for Auckland-only based Flush your taps official endorsement or restaurants, cafes, bars, The Ministry of Health recommendation of that Improving food grade takeaways and other food recommends flushing a advertiser’s products or display rules businesses to display a large glass of water from services by Auckland Council. We are proposing a new food safety information your drinking water tap Published by Bauer Media in Food Safety Information certificate (or food grade), each morning before partnership with Auckland Bylaw to help Aucklanders including displaying using any water. This Council. For advertising make informed decisions it in specific physical removes any metals that enquiries email advertising@ about where they purchase locations and online. Visit may have dissolved from bauermedia.co.nz. Printed by Webstar using food and to incentivise food aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ plumbing fittings. For more sustainably sourced paper. businesses to achieve high have-your-say from information, visit watercare. food safety standards. 2 December until 2 February co.nz and search for The proposed new bylaw 2020 to share your thoughts ‘drinking water quality’, or

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HAKIHEA DECEMBER 2019 / KOHITĀTEA JANUARY 2020 3 BY THE NUMBERS 52 Movies and Music in Parks events are coming to parks across the region this summer. They’re free and fun for the whole family. Check musicinparks.co.nz and moviesinparks.co.nz for more info

3.75 million bike trips across Auckland between October 2018 and September 2019, an increase of 5.9% on the previous 12 months 19 iwi will co-host the Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival in partnership with Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) on 31 to combat congestion. We will work January on Captain Cook Wharf to keep residential building at its Working highest level ever to deal with housing shortages and affordability. We will maintain our focus on protecting and for you enhancing our environment, including by reducing carbon emissions to tackle climate change and cleaning up our Thank you, Aucklanders, for the harbours and beaches. privilege you have given me of serving As our super-city structure a further term as mayor. I look forward approaches its 10th anniversary, we to working with you to make our city a will review our council-controlled world-class and inclusive place to live. organisations to ensure they are My priorities for this term reflect accountable and effective. 700,000+ what you have told me are the most With the approach of Christmas and visitors to Auckland Zoo each year. pressing issues facing our city. the summer holidays, my best wishes Almost half (48%) of the Zoo’s We will continue to invest heavily to you for an enjoyable, relaxing and visitors said they felt ‘compelled in the infrastructure and services our peaceful festive season with family to take action to help wildlife’ as a city needs to meet the rapid increase and friends. direct consequence of their visit in population. We will maintain our record Phil Goff, investment in the transport network Mayor of Auckland 4000+ events held a year at the 12 venues operated by Auckland Council's Regional Facilities Auckland. Landmark venues include the GET CONNECTED WITH Aotea Centre, The Civic, Auckland OURAUCKLAND.NZ Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Auckland Town Hall, Mt Smart Stadium, New Zealand Maritime Museum Discover more at ourauckland.nz and Western Springs Stadium Get weekly updates on news and events across Auckland at $44.3m ourauckland.nz/enews Cost of new shared cycling/ Follow us on social media walking path being constructed between New Lynn and Avondale

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and gives the option to GET A FIX follow the progress of IMAGINATION its resolution through STATIONS Auckland Council has texts or email alerts or launched a smarter, via myAuckland. It also Need to keep the kids convenient way for eliminates the need for entertained this summer? Aucklanders to report a you to call the council’s Auckland Libraries has got property-maintenance contact centre to check you covered. Let children problem with our on the progress. Call unleash their imagination community facilities, centre and walk-in service with Kia Māia te Whai Dare public spaces or parks. centre support will to Explore, a free summer The new mobile-friendly continue. reading programme for kids service enables you to To report a problem, visit aged 5 to 12 years. report a problem online aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Go on an adventure with Tuatara and his friends, through reading challenges, creative activities and games, FLOWING FREE Festival, the Henderson to explore the past, present RSA Children’s Christmas and future. Registrations Thirsty festival-goers will Party and the World Aids are open now and the be able to top up their Day Festival. The idea programme, which features water bottles for free at came from Watercare more than 60 activities, a variety of community communications manager kicks off on 9 events over the summer Rachel Hughes, who says December and runs thanks to Watercare’s new it’s all about giving back to for six weeks across water stations. the community. Auckland Libraries. The stations, which For details on how to Sign up at connect to mains water get one at your event, daretoexplore. supply, will be set up at search ‘water stations’ at nz to secure your events like the Pasifika watercare.co.nz. activity booklet.

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IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD MATAREKA ENJOY / WHAKAMĀTAUHIA MOVIES IN PARKS (ABOVE) EXPERIENCE / ĀWHITU Summer means it’s Movies It may not be Auckland’s in Parks time and this biggest, but Āwhitu year, Auckland Council Regional Park is treasured. is bringing 20 smash-hit Now is a great time to visit, movies to parks across the with the pōhutukawa in region. Movies in Parks flower, the wetlands home runs from January through to an array of birdlife, and to April and movies start a the beaches unspoiled. Visit few minutes after sunset. aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ Go to moviesinparks.co.nz parks or go to YouTube and for details and timings. type in ‘Kauritutahi’ for an idea of what you’ll see. TORO ATU VISIT / HISTORIC PLACES Howick Local Board’s TĀKARO PLAY / heritage walk app now KELSTON BEACH covers a Main Street Stroll, VOLLEYBALL the Tāmaki River Tour Head to Te Pae o Kura and the Bucklands Beach (Kelston Community Centre) Loop. It features images, this summer and check out videos and commentary the only free all-weather on the walks, which are professional-sized doubles suitable for all ages and beach volleyball court in all fitness levels. Download of Auckland. There are also it from your app store by deck chairs and bar leaners searching for ‘Howick’s

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Swimmers at popular northern beaches will have access to information on water quality, tides and local weather through new digital Swimsafe signs at the beach. The signs, similar to one already at Takapuna Beach, are being installed at Browns Bay and Orewa this summer and will also include information on wind and speed direction. They reinforce the importance of checking for health and safety alerts before entering the water. There are 108 swimming locations listed on the Safeswim website and the three-day forecast allows you to plan ahead. So make sure you jump online to safeswim.org.nz before you jump into the water.

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PLAY IT FORWARD A new playground is on the way for Western Springs Lakeside / Te Wai Ōrea Park. The present playground (above) will make way for an accessible and ecology-themed play area that will blend in with the natural surroundings. New and improved pathways, seating, barbecues, drinking fountains, shade sails and shade trees will feature, along with meandering pathways between play zones that will double as beginner-bike-riding tracks. Play equipment and play zones will be suitable for children of all ages and abilities. A combination of new surfaces and the ABOVE AND BEYOND removal of steps and ridges will mean those with wheelchairs, prams or impaired mobility WORLD-CLASS VISITOR BOARDWALK COMING TO MAUNGAWHAU will be able to use the new play area easily. Educational signage about the park’s A new boardwalk around the crater of Maungawhau / Mount Eden will natural environment and history will also support the maunga as a major tourist destination and deliver much- be included. needed protection of natural and cultural heritage features. The concept comes from the Western Maungawhau was an important Māori pā in Tāmaki Makaurau, and is one Springs Lakeside / Te Wai Ōrea Park of the best-preserved pre-historic fortifications of its type in the world. Development Plan, which was funded by “The summit is visited by more than a million people a year,” says Paul Waitematā Local Board and put out for Majurey, chair of the Tūpuna Maunga Authority. “The boardwalk will public consultation in 2018. protect it from erosion, and offer them an enhanced walking experience.” The playground design aligns with the The crater rim track is closed until construction work is finished – which key themes of the plan – water, ecology, is expected to be early in May. Visitors can still access the summit road refuge, connection, events and history. It is and southern part of the summit. Full story at ourauckland.nz expected to be finished by July 2020.

HAKIHEA DECEMBER 2019 / KOHITĀTEA JANUARY 2020 9 INSIDER’S GUIDE

Love 3 Leigh 1 From secluded coves to exotic wildlife, Lisa Toi, long-time Rodney resident and healthcare consultant, offers her highlights package for Leigh.

DANIEL’S REEF 4 I came to the Matakana region in 1997 and moved out to Leigh in 2007. It’s a sanctuary. Three days a week, I work from home, and I also commute into Auckland. We live on what is probably 2 the best street in the Rodney district, Lax Crescent. It’s off Wonderview Road, which is a really well-known 1. Daniel’s Reef 2. The view from the Cove Walk 3. Leigh Harbour with ‘The Nordic’ street for surfers because at the end point in the foreground 4. Lisa Toi (left) with of the road you access Daniel’s Reef. friends at Matheson Bay 5. Goat Island 5 You can see the swells from the road Marine Reserve and be down there in two minutes. You look out and see Hauturu / ‘THE NORDIC’ TI POINT REPTILE PARK Little Barrier, Aotea / Great Barrier, Just to the right of the cemetery used As my kids have grown up, we’ve Coromandel and Tāwharanui. It’s an to be this old goat track that all the done ‘forced family fun’ – walks, amazing view. And we see all the ships teenagers would go down to get to or picnics, or taking them to the Ti coming in to Auckland as well. big rock pools and massive rocks that Point Reptile Park. It’s been going you can jump off. Locals call it ‘The for years. It’s a family business, THE COVE WALK Nordic’ after a ship that sank out from and they’re very involved in the This is the place that has the most Leigh Harbour. It’s a place our family community. They’ve got alligators, meaning for me. We’ve walked this has spent a lot of time swimming at in tuatara, skinks, tortoises, turtles, track many, many times – we used to the past 10 years. Auckland Council has geckos, tarantulas and iguanas. I took run it when we were fitter! – and taken now built stairs, which is awesome, as my grandson there a month ago and so many friends and overseas visitors that makes it so much more accessible. my goddaughters a week ago. It’s there. Such memories. From Leigh something our family and extended Wharf, you walk right around Leigh MATHESON BAY whānau have loved. Harbour, across a little bridge over an A quintessential New Zealand bay. estuary, onto a clifftop and down to There’s a paddock where people can GOAT ISLAND MARINE RESERVE a cove. You’re walking among native camp, and also a beautiful walk. As locals, we tend to stay away in peak bush, and we’ve seen ruru / morepork We used to do it when you had to season, but we really love birds, so and other amazing birdlife. You come scramble over gravel, rocks and roots. sometimes during the week we’ll head out of the track onto a little beach that Now, it has boardwalks and stairs. down, sit up in the car park and watch is super private and has incredible sea There’s a waterfall and a couple of the kawau / shags going nuts in the life. One night, we saw five massive places to sit as you weave your way up pōhutukawa trees. It’s definitely one of stingrays, but we didn’t see any other to Leigh Road. Over summer, we often Leigh’s main attractions. people. In the height of summer, you’ll put our beanbags, blankets and drinks see maybe 10 groups, but at other in the truck and go down to Matheson IF YOUR AREA DESERVES TO BE FEATURED, TELL US WHY. EMAIL OURAUCKLAND@ times, we’re so lucky we have it to Bay. We either cook our own food or AUCKLANDCOUNCIL.GOVT.NZ WITH THE

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Auckland is perfectly situated for the ultimate al fresco dining experiences over summer. With beautiful beaches, huge parks and a wide range of cultures, there are food adventures and outings to suit all budgets. Ayla Miller gives you her picks of the best way to eat your away around Auckland this summer. 1

DESTINATION DINERS tradition for many – and you’ll probably A journey always makes the food taste need a real-fruit ice cream after all that better. So, take some time to explore strenuous bending over. While you’re these delicious hotspots. out there, Muriwai and Te Henga / Bethells Beach are perfect spots for MATAKANA A trip to the Matakana family fish’n’chips as the sun sets. Village Farmers’ Market 1 on Saturday morning is a great way to start the WAIHEKE ISLAND It’s been voted one weekend. With a selection of local of the most beautiful islands in the produce such as buffalo cheese, world and the produce that comes off seafood, organic fruit and vegetables it is of a similar quality. So make a day and much more, this truly is foodie of it, head out on the ferry and soak heaven. You’re spoiled for choice when up those relaxed seaside vibes. Walk it comes to quality kai, but if you’re down Oceanview Road and choose looking to get close to the source, from a variety of dine-in or takeaway board the “Shuckleferry” at Scotts options. Slightly further afield, there Landing to learn about the history of are a host of world-class restaurants 3 the Mahurangi Harbour while shucking and vineyards, but if you'd rather keep your own fresh oysters and enjoying it casual, stock up for a beachside the flavours of the ocean. picnic or sizzle a few snarlers on the for a place to relax with a drink after barbecues at Little Oneroa Reserve. work at the ever-popular outdoor Silo Cinema, chill with a book and some CENTRAL AUCKLAND Savvy diners snacks at the weekend market, or take have plenty to choose from already. the family to try some of the region’s But recent developments in Takapuna, most delectable desserts, this urban Smales Farm, Ōrākei Bay, Morningside, oasis won’t disappoint. Hobsonville and Newmarket mean they should be on the must-visit lists LANTERN FESTIVAL, AUCKLAND of Auckland food lovers, and they’re all DOMAIN Celebrate Chinese New easy to get to via public transport. Year and the Year of the Rat at Auckland’s annual Lantern Festival, FOODIE FESTIVALS 13-16 February. Enjoy dumplings We used to be content with hot or bao, skewers or noodles (or all dogs and chips. But quality food is of the above), then cool yourself becoming an increasingly important down with something ice cold and component of the best festivals. sweet. You can also take in music 2 and dance performances, martial- SILO PARK, WYNYARD QUARTER arts demonstrations, and traditional If you’re looking for tacos, dumplings, Chinese arts and crafts. Your senses KUMEŪ A host of wineries, cafes, gourmet fries and refreshing beverages are in for a treat. restaurants, breweries and artisan mixed in with great entertainment, producers increasingly call this fertile arts and crafts, and exciting cultural TO MARKET, TO MARKET food bowl home. Stopping off to pick events, Silo Park 3 is the place to be Whether you’re picking up a pain

some strawberries 2 is a summer this summer. Whether you’re looking au chocolat, fruit and vegetables or CHARLES BUENCONSEJO MARKET / ŌTARA GETTY IMAGES; KUMEŪ / ATEED; MAIN PHOTO:

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delicious dumplings, there’s a market in Auckland to suit everyone’s tastes.

CLEVEDON FARMERS’ MARKET A crowd favourite, the Clevedon Village Farmers’ Market has been running since 2005 and boasts a huge range of fresh, locally made produce and food stalls. Children can also enjoy a pony ride and patting the farm animals if the weather is nice. While there, be sure to visit the Hunua Ranges, or check out some of the 5 beautiful east coast beaches at Duder or Ōmana regional parks. ŌTARA MARKET Urban streetwear, church and designer clothing, island doughnuts, chop suey, pork buns, Polynesian music, tapa cloth, korowai and a selection of sweet treats ... it’s not just a place to buy stuff, it’s a cultural experience – and a real slice of modern, Pasifika life. Ōtara Market 5 opens early on Saturday morning and is a great place to find a selection of harder-to-find cuisines as well as Māori, Samoan, Tongan and Niuean art and culture.

4 A celebration of difference AUCKLAND NIGHT MARKETS Each blue pearl is Starting in Pakuranga in 2010, these markets now take place in nine ‘as unique as you’ locations around the city on different days of the week. With a range of entertainment and traditional and exotic food choices, they’re great 6 fun for families. And the undercover locations mean they’re all-weather events. The Night Noodle Markets 4 DOWN TO EARTH in Victoria Park, 29 Nov-8 Dec, are Eating out should be considered a also not to be missed. treat (and, let’s be honest, it isn’t always the healthiest option), so why MT ALBERT MARKET Make the most not learn to grow your own food this of the Streetfood Station on Friday, summer – or give back by cooking for 5pm-9pm, and sample the wares of a the community. rotating crew of the region’s best food trucks. Burgers, authentic Italian pizza, You can always start growing at home. craft beer, Asian options, Kiwi fare and But if you need some help, the region’s live music … what more do you need? many community gardens – such as And pop in on Saturday morning for Kelmarna Gardens 6 in Ponsonby, great coffee, quality meats, baked the Grafton Garden Collective and Jewellery by Blue Pearl Gallery goods, flowers and other supplies. the Papatoetoe Food Hub – are good places to start. Stockists: AVONDALE You’ll find strong Putting food on the table at this time Polynesian and Asian influences of year can be a struggle for many Blue Pearl Gallery – Akaroa at the Sunday market at Avondale families, so why not head over to the Auckland Racecourse. Once you’ve filled your Auckland City Mission and lend a Wellington belly with ready-to-eat treats such hand at their annual Christmas lunch, Nelson as dumplings, doughnuts or steam or sign up as a volunteer chef with pudding and packed your bags with pay-as-you-feel restaurant Everybody Queenstown in-season fruit and vegetables, spend Eats, a charity that serves three-course a few hours trawling through the meals to those in need using food that treasures at the car-boot sale. would otherwise go to waste. www.bluepearls.com www.facebook.com/eyris.blue.pearls SUMMER ON MY MIND Summer is when Tāmaki Makaurau comes into its own, thanks to its stunning beaches, parks, walks, festivals and public spaces. We asked Aucklanders to share their treasured summer stories and tips for how to make the most of Auckland at its best. As told to Hayden Donnell.

FASITUA AMOSA is GHAZALEH 1 an actor, a member GOLBAKHSH is of Whau Local Board, an Iranian-New and a passionate Zealand writer and champion for staying at filmmaker who lives home over the summer. and works in Auckland.

I’m a huge advocate of the Auckland My sister’s birthday is in February, so staycation. Over summer, I just growing up, she’d often have barbecues hang around here. Why wouldn't I? at Long Bay beach. She’d make my Everything I want for a fun break is dad do the barbecue. The whole family here. And all the restaurants you go to, would be there doing this typical Kiwi they’re looking forward to seeing you. thing of being on the beach having a They’re like, ‘Come in, please’. barbecue, but he’d be cooking lamb. Auckland is a great summer city. That’s kind of what it’s like being an Because you’re so close to the water, immigrant in New Zealand – you blend 2 you can choose what type of mission two worlds together. you go on. If you want to go for a beach Earlier in my life, we used to go day, you can go to a really good beach. out with all the Persian families my on where you are now. Those picnics, I normally trip across the bridge to parents made friends with when they or the barbecues, become a way of Narrow Neck or Cheltenham Beach first moved here 30 years ago. It was making a beautiful blend of what we on the North Shore. For some reason other people like themselves who would have done back in Iran and what the water feels fresher because it’s not were in their early 30s with young kids, we do here. directly facing the city. and they built this little community Or I like to go to a restaurant in the together. They would spend days city. Some of the ones down by the going to the beach or having a picnic OMER GILROY is water at the Viaduct have got beanbags in Cornwall Park. I remember in the a songwriter and and stuff outside, so it’s quite nice to early days, it was very much a Persian- lead singer for the just sit around. style picnic. You’d have these massive south Auckland The thing is, you don’t have to go far. feasts of rice. Over the years, it became band Valkyrie. You can have a bit of an adventure and a bit more Kiwi, a bit more relaxed. It be in your own bed on the same day. might be a couple of the parents and There was heaps of water fun in summer When I actually go away, I’m gone for they’d take their togs and maybe get a as I was growing up. I’m a water baby. about three days and I’m, like, ‘Okay, I sandwich on the beach. The casualness We fished, jet-skied, went to pools. just want my own bed now’. In summer seeped in a bit more. But mostly we went away to the bach. in Auckland, you don’t have to commit I hate the word ‘assimilation’. You My family bach is at Taupō Bay, two weeks. You can do it in one day, want people to keep who they are and which is four hours north. But these and get a good night’s sleep afterwards. their past. But you can’t help but take days, I like to go to more remote ADELE KRANTZ; 5 / REBEKAH ROBINSON 2 / FARNWORTH; JAY 1, 3 & 4 /

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GREAT SUMMER DAY TRIPS

Ōmana Regional Park 2 This huge 40ha park offers a wide range of attractions for families – a sandy beach, cycle tracks, large grassy areas for games, barbecue facilities, and sea views. It’s also the starting point for Te Ara Moana Kayak Trail, a self-guided6 paddle of up to five days along 50km of the coast, with stops at five regional parks.

Muriwai Head west to this rugged, beautiful, black-sand beach and take a walk on the clifftop trails to the gannet colony.

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Mahurangi Regional Park 4 Turn off State Highway 1 near Pūhoi and travel 20 minutes to find one of the most beautiful white-sand beaches in Auckland. Mahurangi offers a secluded, pōhutukawa-lined bay with calm, blue water and a plentiful supply of grassy land for picnics.

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Auckland Botanic Gardens 5 places closer to home, like Whatipū REREAHU COLLIER The 64ha of native bush and 1 or Karekare 3 . I’ll go to Ōrere is a poutoko, gardens in Manurewa are free to Point, or Karioitahi. I love to chuck ratonga Māori – a enter and make for a perfect family together a summer playlist, take a specialist Māori day trip. This summer’s Sculpture in big speaker, and pack the car with librarian – at the Gardens exhibition is a must-do. my mates. We’ll do something stupid Pukekohe Library. like play sword fights on the beach, His work revolves Waitawa Regional Park This park, or act like we’re ninjas, or go on a around incorporating more te 50km south-east of the city centre, bush walk and I’ll pretend I’m some reo Māori and tikanga Māori into is made up of three small peninsulas archaeologist or Indiana Jones and Auckland’s library services. and fronts onto four bays. The we’re finding treasure. I know I’m 32 Kōtare track, which takes about 90 but, honestly, in my head I’m, like, 12. What I enjoy most about Auckland minutes to walk, leads you through That’s summer in Auckland for summer are the long days out with parkland, regenerating coastal bush me. It’s possibility. It’s doing stuff. It’s family and friends. When you look and wetland8 environments. those random adventures. outside and see the sun, it’s calling.

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Poukaraka Flats Campground 6 The only campground on Waiheke Island is located at Whakanewha Regional Park. Its campsites are sheltered by native planting and are ideal for everyone from beach 8 lovers to bird watchers. If you get tired of relaxing amid the wonders of nature, head to some of the It’s telling you that you need to get island’s wineries. outside. You need to see people. Usually, we try to get our family Tāpapakanga Regional Park together. We pick a beach where we When it’s not playing host to can park up for the day: Maraetai 9 or the Splore festival, Tāpapakanga Ōmana Beach on the east or Karioitahi Regional Park is a great getaway and Āwhitu on the west. In my generation spot. It has four campgrounds, all alone we have about 26 or 27 people. with access to the area’s beach and Trying to bring them all together is a bit of tranquil native forest. a mission. We’re pretty much the whole 9 beach on our own. We occupy a huge amount of space. The whole thing is just about work, work, work. I have 50 people who reconnecting and catching up – making rely on me being here. sure the relationships within our family When I can get away, I try to stay stay strong; that although we have outdoors as much as possible. I love separated into many different spaces, taking my children to the beaches all we still allow time for each other to around Auckland, from Muriwai 10 to 7 come together in one place. Devonport 11 , enjoying the simple life. The beach is the perfect place for that. I live in Mission Bay 8 with my wife, Wenderholm Regional Park 7 With our family being sporty, it’s great Annarosa, and children, Francesca and Just north of Waiwera, this is one to have a field where we can run around, Pasquale, so just strolling down the of Auckland’s best destinations. break a sweat and then cool down in the beach and enjoying the sunshine and From the Wenderholm Schischka ocean. For those who want to be active, the warm breeze is everything for me. campground, you can kayak up the they can run around. For those who When I do it, I breathe and I’m grateful. river to Pūhoi, head out on coastal don’t want to be active, they can relax It’s about making me a better person. walks, or just relax on the beach. in the sun and enjoy the natural beauty. Nature really helps you to find your The whole thing is about supporting inner peace. When it’s quiet, you can Shakespear Regional Park each other as a family. do that. At the end of Whangaparāoa Where I grew up in Italy, I had Peninsula, this park has one GIAPO GRAZIOLI something similar, but not the same. campground and two places where is an ice cream I come from a fishing town. We didn’t self-contained vehicles can camp. maker in the city have the same kind of beaches. It’s The predator-proof fence makes this centre and has quieter here. And calmer. And I think a sanctuary for birds like white- won international those things make it special. Auckland faced herons, dotterel and kererū. acclaim for his summer is magic. I think it would be And you can also tour World War II flavours and presentation. hard for me to do what I do without emplacements and take in expansive Auckland summer is the best. I feel so it. I can find myself. And maybe my views of the Hauraki Gulf. lucky to be here. But summer is peak creativity can sometimes happen as a

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Then we spend Chinese New Year 10 with my family in Auckland. We often head to the Lantern Festival, or a big show at the Greenlane Expo Centre. It’s constant celebration, really. I think JADE TANG- One big thing we do is a summer that’s quite good because with Adam’s TAYLOR was potluck get-together at Pt Chevalier English background, we celebrate the deputy chair Beach, where everyone has to come Christmas and spend quality time with of Auckland up with one word that describes their his family, and then Chinese New Year Council's Ethnic year. So, rather than have name tags, is quite chaotic and we spend time Peoples Advisory everyone writes their one word and it with my family. It’s really important to Panel. She lives in Waitākere with sparks a bit of a conversation. It’s a time us that Phoenix grows up with both of husband Adam and daughter of celebration as well. these cultures. Phoenix. We’re a bicultural family. My family doesn’t really do Christmas, so instead For me, summer is a time for we spend it with Adam’s family down in NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE reconnecting, reflection and celebration. Whānganui. On Boxing Day, all the kids 2019-2022 ADVISORY PANEL TERM. HEAD TO So reconnecting with family and friends, head down to the Whānganui River and AUCKLANDCOUNCIL.GOVT.NZ AND SEARCH FOR reflection on the year that’s gone, and they have a pirate fight. I don’t really ‘ADVISORY PANELS’ FOR MORE INFORMATION planning for the year ahead. participate but I watch in amusement. ABOUT THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

GREAT WALKS Long Bay Regional Park Coastal Walk 13 (2.5 hours) This 5.8km walk will take NEAR AUCKLAND you over two long sandy beaches and along coastal paths with impressive Rangitoto Island Summit Walk 12 views of the Hauraki Gulf and its (3 hours) There’s a reason Rangitoto islands. At low tide you can walk back is a famous Auckland destination. along the coast to Long Bay. The island offers a unique volcanic landscape, interesting military Duder Sustainable Path (1.5 hours) history and some of the best views This 4km walk in the regional park of the city and the Hauraki Gulf. All is a fun and practical way to learn you have to do is catch a ferry and about sustainable farming and takes then puff your way through the one- you alongside wetland ecosystems, to two-hour walk to the summit. parkland and sections of regenerating Coming down is much quicker. coastal bush. If you’re inspired, consider joining an Auckland Council volunteer day to help out with planting and conservation work. There’s even an Kitekite Falls Track 13 (1.5 hours orienteering course. return) The falls are spectacular, and less than an hour away from the city Āwhitu Regional Park Walk (1.5 centre. Stop at the end of Glenesk hours) This 4km walk is family friendly Road in Piha and follow the track until and takes you through wetlands and you hear the sound of water. Just sandy areas while offering views of remember to scrub your boots, spray 12 the Manukau Harbour and historic them, and stick to the path to stop the cottages and homesteads. spread of kauri dieback disease.

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Wintergardens 14 The warm, humid environment of the Wintergardens in Auckland Domain offers a good escape from a summer storm. Head along to see exotic, heat-loving tropical plants, or New Zealand ferns.

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Kia Māia Te Whai Dare to Explore session The Kia Māia Te 16 Whai Dare to Explore sessions at Auckland libraries over summer give children aged 5 to 12 a chance He takatāpui, that down-time with your friends and to develop their literacy and use he tauira, he family, your loved ones, your partner, of te reo Māori by going on fun, tāne Māori, he that’s a really important part of the free reading adventures. Sign up at Kaihautu o te summer period, allowing yourself to daretoexplore.nz. Rōpu Takatāpui o unwind, to get off your phone and just te Kaunihera to spend quality time with people you o Tāmaki Makaurau: love – because we spend so much time JOHN KINGI is a former co-chair just going and going and going and it’s of the Auckland Council Rainbow always the next thing, and the next Panel and a member of the takatāpui thing. I’ve had family members who’ve community of Tāmaki Makaurau. had health issues in the past few years as they get older, so you get to a point 15 My extended family owns a few baches. where you realise that family and We have a place at Omamari Beach up friends are what matters most, not the in Northland, one at Muriwai Beach in other things. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki Auckland and then we’ve got a place 15 New Zealand’s premier gallery is at Waimarama Beach down in the always good to visit, but if you have Hawke’s Bay. TOM children, it’s worth heading along We tend to rotate around those ABERCROMBIE on Saturday or Sunday, 11am-2pm, properties over summer. Some of my is the captain for My Art Time. It’s a free event greatest memories as a kid growing up of the New aimed at getting children to be involve running through sand dunes, Zealand Breakers creative and make art together. playing spotlight. We would always team do a midnight feast on Christmas and and a member of the Auckland Museum It’s a classic New Year’s where we’d have a huge national team, the Tall Blacks. He rainy-day destination for a reason, amount of food. Homemade trifle was spends his summers in Devonport offering something for everyone, my favourite. But one of my fondest with his wife, Monique, and three with a Māori village, war planes, memories was probably when my children. and kid-friendly exhibits. cousins, aunt and I once spent a good 12 hours playing a very mammoth Auckland summers are special Indoor pools Council-owned pools game of Monopoly as a warm-up to and I guess I have a bit more of an are free for those 16 and under. New Year’s. To this day, that particular appreciation for them because I don’t Head to West Wave in Henderson game was probably the best I’ve ever get out every year. Our Breakers season for its wave pool, Glenfield for been involved in. runs through summer, so my main great hydroslides, or the Tepid You grow up and it becomes less summer pastime is spending time in Baths for spas and saunas. Check fun running around at night playing the gym. You’ve therefore got to enjoy aucklandleisure.co.nz for pools spotlight. Now, over summer, I go to the few days that you get off. near you. festivals like Laneway 16 , the Big Gay We have a few spots that we go to.

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GREAT FREE SUMMER Movies in Parks Every year from Hayman Park in Manukau. Info on all January through to April, Auckland events is to be available at EVENTS FOR FAMILIES Council screens a host of movies in musicinparks.co.nz. parks across the region. This year, 20 hit movies including Spider-Man: Kids Learn 2 Ride Free #Learn2Ride Far from Home, The Lion King and sessions for with qualified cycling Yesterday will be showing at 26 instructors will be held at Greville different events.Get there before dark Reserve, East Coast Road, Forrest Hill, to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy on Saturday 7 December, from 10am an array of entertainment and eating to 12pm; at the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu options. Movies start about 10 courts, Mascot Ave, on Sunday minutes after sunset. Info on all 8 December, from 1pm to 3pm; and at 17 events is to be available at Avondale Central Reserve on Sunday moviesinparks.co.nz. 15 December, from 10am till noon. Sessions are weather dependent and Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival 17 Music in Parks The Music in Parks run on a drop-in basis, so there’s no The story of Tāmaki Makaurau 2020 season is promising to be one need to register. Search ‘Kids Learn will be told in performances on of the best yet, with the most diverse 2 Ride’ at at.govt.nz for more dates both land and water at the Tāmaki range of music and genres across across the region. Herenga Waka Festival at Captain the last 40 years. Top bands, solo Cook Wharf on January 31. For the artists and some of the region’s The Lantern Festival Auckland first time since it was first held in newest talent will play at parks Domain is the place to be on 13-16 2016, festival performances will across Auckland. Highlights include February. The event promises music run through the day and night Opshop’s Jason Kerrison and and dance performances, martial arts on two stages. Other highlights The Feelers playing a set of Kiwi demonstrations, traditional Chinese include a waka showcase, kapa anthems at Lloyd Elsmore Park in art and craft, numerous food options haka, and a marketplace for kai Pakuranga and David Dallas and and, of course, hundreds of stunning (food) and toi (art). Kings headlining Flava Urban Beats at handmade Chinese lanterns.

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Exhibition on now 18 a beautiful little beach that has a nice grassy area for picnics. We discovered it reasonably recently. Driving past one day, we decided to go and have a look and just loved it. I actually proposed to my wife there. Now, we always go back and take the kids. We’ll go back forever. It’s a special little place for us. We might go a couple of times during the summer and once during winter, and it seems like each time we visit, something significant happens. The first time, we went up just by ourselves – no worries in the world. Next time, we’ve got one little one running around like crazy on the beach. Next time, we’ve got two. Next time, we’ve got three of them to watch. It makes you realise how quickly time goes by, especially when you have kids. You look at photos of last time you went there and the oldest wasn’t even walking and next time, he’s running around like crazy. It seems like it goes so slow at the time but time waits for no one.

GREAT OUTDOOR Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Pool and in Pakuranga. Located alongside Leisure Centre, Māngere With five traditional playgrounds and SWIMMING AND irregularly shaped outdoor pools, landscaped picnic areas, they feature SPLASHING LOCATIONS including a 2.6m “bombing” pool, tipping water buckets, mist sprayers, and hydroslides, there’s something elevated structures, water cannons (THAT AREN’T BEACHES) for all ages and abilities. Make a day and fountains. Other great splash of it and take a picnic to enjoy on the pads across the region include Tōia in Parakai Springs Parakai Springs near grass. Ōtāhuhu, Potters Park in Balmoral, Helensville offers a large outdoor Myers Park in the city centre, the pool heated to 32° and an open- 20 Waterview Reserve playground and air hot pool heated to 40°. But its Catalina Park in Hobsonville. best feature may be its two huge hydroslides. Go there if you like Pt Erin Pools This outdoor facility to switch between swimming and above Westhaven has welcomed plunging through a tube into the millions of people through its gates water below. over more than 50 years. It features a 33m unheated competition pool, 19 a dive pool, hydroslides, basketball courts, a family spa and grassy areas to spread out.

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Parnell Baths, Judges Bay 19 An Splash pads 20 Splash pads provide Milford Beach This North Shore Auckland institution, these baths are a safe place for kids of all ages and reserve is popular for a reason: it offers open only in the warmer months. If you abilities to play in water and cool barbecue facilities, a recently upgraded want a taste of the sea (without any off over summer. Stanmore Bay’s children’s playground and a stunning of the sand or strange creatures), the pad was set up at Brightside Road coastal walk to neighbouring Takapuna. 60m salt-water pool is the largest in the as part of a joint venture between country. And if you want a taste of the ANZ and Auckland Council, as was Tōtara Park This park in Manurewa past, there’s retro charm everywhere. the splash pad at Lloyd Elsmore Park boasts a wide array of walking and ADELE KRANTZ 21 / LOWE; 20 / BRYAN SAM HARTNETT; 19 / GETTY IMAGES; 18 /

20 NGĀ IWI / PEOPLE KAIYA BROWN is smoothies. We lounge in the sun. a Year 11 student Summer’s important because you’re at Marist College able to hang out with friends where in Mount Albert you’re not stressed out about school and represents and everything else. It’s important Samoa at swimming. to be able to relax for your own She lives in Green Bay. wellbeing. You shouldn’t have to stress about everything all the time. You get Every New Year we go up to Long in the wrong headspace easily. Bay 18 for a couple of days with the Long Bay, The Strawberry Farm, or cousins, aunties and uncles. It’s been French Bay near my house are places a tradition for a long time – like, where you can forget about stuff. generations back. They just used to I like to relax by myself in a quiet want to get out of the city and go to place. It helps me focus on what’s just a beach and hang out with the whole happened in the past year, and what’s family at once. going to happen in the year to come. We do a night swim right after the New Year countdown. So every year for me starts with a midnight swim LIZ McGUIRE is a with my younger cousins. It’s starting payroll manager new. It’s the first swim of the year that and tomato sauce we all get to share together. We’re all aficionado who, looking after each other. as a child, used to Besides Long Bay, the best place to travel to Auckland for go is probably The Strawberry Farm the Christmas holidays. Fifty years at Māngere. We go there all the time ago, she moved to the city and has with friends. We have ice cream or lived here ever since. AD

I had four siblings and I remember all MTB tracks, a backdrop of rolling seven of us in the car, driving up from farmland, three barbecue sites and, Wellington to Auckland for Christmas in summer, an outdoor pool. with my grandmother. Four of us would be spewing in the back most 21 of the way. And it was a 12-hour trip back then. She lived on a quarter-acre section in Remuera that was full of fruit trees and had a chicken coop. There was no television, so we read, played board games, or ran around outside for hours. We would get called in for dinner, then go outside again. We live near Cornwall Park and try to go for walks around there most weekends. It’s great to see so many different family groups there having picnics, and all the kids running around. My husband actually used Little Oneroa Reserve 21 Head to to run sheep and cattle on One Tree this popular Waiheke Island spot for Hill and we had our wedding photos Open daily 10am-5pm, lovely coastal views, safe swimming taken up there. except Christmas day and two barbecues. We tend to stick around Auckland over summer now. It’s wonderful. You Exhibition partners Huia This west coast beach is can go for day trips and get around a great spot for some outdoor easily. feasting. Set up your picnic under a It’s also when I make my special pōhutukawa and take in the views tomato sauce. The recipe was handed of the beautiful Manukau Harbour. down to us by a good friend of my father-in-law’s, who owned a fish- Curated by Designmuseum Danmark and Michael & Mariko Whiteway. The exhibition tour is coordinated by Cornwall Park This 270ha park in and-chip shop. We used to go and BrainTrust Inc., Tokyo. the shadow of Maungakiekie offers pick all the tomatoes at a place called Kaj Bojesen The Monkey 1951 (designed), Manufacted a host of free barbecues and large Youngs in Pukaki Road, Māngere, by Kaj Bojesen, teak and limba. Photograph © expanses of land where you can and bring them home. My kids don’t Matsubara Yutaka. relax or set up a Kiwi set on a really like my sauce, but I don’t care. I summer afternoon. know exactly what’s in it and it’s a bit of a summer tradition for me now. WHAT’S ON?

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MOVIES IN PARKS 24 JAN - 18 APR FREE

Auckland Council presents 26 free movie nights this summer. From Stanmore Bay to Franklin, loveable characters such as Simba, Buzz Lightyear, ET and Summer Spider-Man will be on screens in parks near you. Each movie starts as the sun goes down, but the fun is sorted! begins earlier with lots of pre-movie entertainment. Supported by The Hits and NZ Herald. Region wide

VECTOR LIGHTS ON SUMMER NIGHTS 13-24 & 31 DEC, 25-27 JAN, 9PM-MIDNIGHT FREE Vector Lights will count down the 12 Days of a Kiwi Christmas, then the sustainable display will kick off the New Year’s Eve countdown with the Sky MUSIC IN PARKS SUMMER AT SILO PARK Tower before culminating in 12 JAN - 11 APR FREE 3 JAN - 28 MAR, FRI a light and fireworks show, 5PM-LATE, SAT & SUN and a dazzling display will Auckland Council lights up your summer at 25 free gigs in NOON-6PM FREE support other events on the parks across the region, including The Feelers at Kiwi Anthems, waterfront over Auckland David Dallas and Kings at Flava Urban Beats, and Midge Head down to the Anniversary Weekend. Marsden back by popular demand for at Blockhouse waterfront for another great Auckland Harbour Bridge Bay. The kids’ summer is sorted, too, with Suzy Cato and summer of free, whānau- friends performing at Kids Music in Parks in Birkenhead. friendly events every Friday, Supported by iHeart Radio and NZ Herald. Region wide Saturday and Sunday. There TĀMAKI HERENGA will be live music, games, WAKA FESTIVAL food trucks, family activities FRI 31 JAN, 6PM-11PM DENMARK DESIGN and more, plus the outdoor FREE UNTIL 2 FEB, 10AM-5PM Silo Cinema screening some DAILY (CLOSED CHRIST- great films on Friday nights. The story of Tāmaki Makaurau MAS DAY) Adult $16, Silo Park, Wynyard Quarter Auckland and the waka that concession $14, child free sailed here take centre stage as the region celebrates Covering Danish design its Māori heritage. The from the 19th century until festival features land and today, this major exhibition water performances, a kai presents over 200 original and art market, kapa haka, objects, from furniture to contemporary dance, music fabrics, graphic design to and more. Captain Cook jewellery, and ceramics to Wharf, City Centre toys. Auckland Art Gallery

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ASB CLASSIC 6-18 JAN From $19 Some of the biggest names in tennis are coming, including world No. 4 Daniil Medvedev, US Open champion and world No. 5 Bianca Andreescu, the undeniable legend that is Serena Williams and more top-class talent still to be announced. Off-court, there are pop-up restaurants and bars, and live entertainment. ASB Tennis Arena, Parnell

AUCKLAND TUATARA SERIES 5-26 JAN Adult from $15, child from $5 (+ fees)

Support Auckland Tuatara this summer as they compete in their second season in the Australian Baseball League. You can also enjoy great in-game POP-UP GLOBE: THE SUMMER OF LOVE entertainment, and ballpark FAT FREDDY’S DROP 7 DEC - 22 MAR From $10 (+ fees) food and drink options. 18 JAN $119.90 (+ fees) , The Farewell Auckland Season presented by Anthony Harper Albany The invincible Fat Freddy’s kicks off with a new production of Shakespeare’s tragic Drop have invited a masterpiece, Romeo & Juliet, followed by a revival of Much swag of Aotearoa’s Ado About Nothing in a South Pacific setting. Closing out finest musicians and the season is the international debut of London smash-hit international DJs to spark Emilia. Ellerslie Racecourse, Remuera up their annual summer roady – DJ David Rodigan, L.A.B., Avantdale Bowling Club, JessB, Chaii and Bailey Wiley. The Outer Fields, Western Springs

HANSEL & GRETEL 5-14 DEC Adult from $40, FOR SUMMER child from $25 (+ fees) SCHOOL Follow the breadcrumbs and HOLIDAYS venture into a dark, fantastical VISIT OURAUCKLAND.NZ/ realm for an evening at the SCHOOLHOLIDAYS FOR ballet inspired by the magic of DETAILS OF SCHOOL-HOLIDAY silent movies and music-hall EVENTS ACROSS THE REGION, vaudeville. ASB Theatre, Aotea INCLUDING FREE ACTIVITIES, FUN ENTERTAINMENT, ART Centre, City Centre (5-7 Dec) & COURSES, DANCE CLASSES Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna AND MORE.

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CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS FRI 13 DEC, 7.30PM & SAT 14 DEC, 3PM Adult from $50, senior from $43, student/child from $27

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s annual Christmas concert includes Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel Overture, Mozart’s Laudate Dominum and Prokofiev’sTroika , as well as a selection of Christmas carols. Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell

THE SANTA CLAUS SHOW Feeling festive! 2-21 DEC, 10.30AM & 1PM DAILY Adult/child COCA-COLA CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK SAT 14 DEC, 7.30PM-10PM from $22, senior from FREE (donation for Youthline appreciated) $20.50 (+ fees)

Join a magical evening of spectacular fireworks and world-class entertainment with Santa reveals the pleasure Aotearoa’s top singers, dancers and musicians on the big stage. The nation’s largest of giving in this magical and happiest outdoor Christmas celebration is the perfect way to start the festive story for the whole family season with friends and family. Auckland Domain, Parnell from Tim Bray Theatre Company. The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna APO 4 KIDS: CHRISTMAS SAT 30 NOV & SUN 15 DEC, 10AM & 11.30AM $15, family $50 OUR NIGHT SKY – CHRISTMAS EDITION Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra will take you and your 1, 4, 5, 8, 11, 15, 18, 19, 21 littlies on a ride to the Caribbean at this festive concert. & 22 DEC, 8PM Hear all your Christmas favourites performed with a Adult $12, child $10 tropical twist as the orchestra is joined by steel-pan artists The Panimals. Auckland Town Hall, City Centre (30 Nov) & In this live 360-degree The Trusts Arena, Henderson (15 Dec) experience, you’ll take a tour of the celestial sights to explore the astronomical AUCKLAND CHORAL: significance of the HANDEL’S MESSIAH Christmas star. Stardome MON 16 & TUE 17 DEC, Observatory & Planetarium, 7.30PM Adult from $42, One Tree Hill Domain concession from $37, student $20, child $10 FOR FESTIVE (+ fees) EVENTS ACROSS Celebrate Christmas with THE REGION Auckland Choral and VISIT OURAUCKLAND.NZ/ experience the freshness, CHRISTMAS FOR DETAILS inspiration and joy of a truly ABOUT LOCAL SANTA PARADES, timeless classic full of the CHRISTMAS FESTIVALS AND most uplifting music ever MARKETS, CAROL SINGALONGS AND LOTS MORE FESTIVE written. Auckland Town EVENTS ACROSS THE REGION.

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20 DEC, 5PM – LATE Silo Cinema: Christmas Peoples Choice at Silo 21 & 22 DEC, 12–6PM Park 23 DEC, 12-5PM FRIDAY 20 – Festive Fun with DJ’s, MONDAY 23 DEC Carols, Food Trucks, Entertainment, Games + Silo Bar

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FRIDAY’S SATURDAY’S & SUNDAY’S 5PM – LATE 12-6PM DJs, Food Trucks + Silo Bar Games, Activities, Food Trucks + Silo Bar 9PM Film begins 4 JAN 5 JAN

3 JAN Silo percussion day Silo Aladdin 2019 BAH DUM TSH Workshop

10 JAN 11 JAN 12 JAN Crazy Rich Cardboard City Cardboard City

Asians 18 JAN, 1PM 19 JAN

17 JAN Silo Stories Silo Yesterday with Suzy Cato Workshop

24 JAN 25 JAN 26 JAN, 12-5PM 2040 Photo Ice Cream Laundry Sundae 31 JAN The Farewell + MONDAY 27 JAN Silo Workshop

silopark.co.nz @silopark @mysilopark PORTS OF AUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY DAY REGATTA WHAT’S ON? MON 27 JAN, 9AM-5PM FREE (free for spectators, boat VISIT OURAUCKLAND.NZ/EVENTS FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE entry fees apply) EVENTS AND HUNDREDS MORE, AND TO SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY E-NEWS See the maritime and trading history of Auckland in action. One of the world’s biggest one-day sailing regattas, this event attracts a huge fleet of vessels, including tall ships, sailing dinghies, waka ama, classic yachts and vintage tugboats. Waitematā Harbour & Hauraki Gulf

AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL BUSKERS FESTIVAL 24-27 JAN, FRI-SUN NOON-6PM & 7.30PM-10.30PM, MON NOON-6PM FREE (buskers make a living off donations)

A great line-up of local and ICE CREAM SUNDAE international performers SUN 26 JAN, will hit the streets over NOON-5PM Auckland Anniversary CLEVEDON ART TRAIL FREE Weekend. Check out 25-27 JAN, SAT-MON 9AM-6PM FREE the energetic displays of This annual market is back breakdancing, hula-hoops, At this self-drive exploration of artists’ studios and creative and set to be sweeter than mime, acrobatics and more. establishments, you can meet local artists, visit exhibi- ever with Auckland’s ice Various Waterfront & tions, watch demonstrations and purchase something cream aficionados selling City Centre locations special. Clevedon an abundance of sweet treats. Silo Park, Wynyard Quarter RODDERS BEACH FESTIVAL 24-26 JAN, FRI 2PM- FOR MORE 10PM, SAT 8AM-9PM, ANNIVERSARY SUN 8AM-4PM WEEKEND FREE EVENTS This family-friendly event VISIT OURAUCKLAND.NZ/ has hot rods, classic cars, AAW FOR MORE DETAILS entertainment, food stalls, ABOUT THESE EVENTS competitions, a drive-in AND OTHERS TAKING movie and more. PLACE OVER AUCKLAND Ōrewa Beach ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND.

26 WATAKA WHAKAHAERE / EVENTS CALENDAR OurAuckland.nz TO TATOU TAMAKI MAKAURAU Happy Anniversary, Auckland!

SEEPORT SUNSET SYMPHONY & FIREWORKS SUN 26 JAN, 6PM-10PM FREE

Enjoy a magical evening MISSION BAY ART & of music and fireworks. CRAFT MARKET Auckland Symphony MON 27 JAN, Orchestra will be 10AM-4PM FREE performing alongside Kiwi band White Chapel Jak. Check out around 180 Bring a picnic or visit one of stalls with a variety of the food vendors and relax art, crafts, gifts, jewellery, WEEKEND OF CRICKET: BLACKCAPS & WHITE FERNS with family and friends as dog accessories, designer 24-27 JAN you take in the sounds and fashion for all ages, tasty Adult from $55 for BLACKCAPS & from $20 for WHITE the spectacular fireworks food options and much FERNS, child from $10 (+ fees) finale.Captain Cook Wharf, more. Selwyn Reserve, Quay Street Mission Bay Be part of the excitement as the BLACKCAPS take on India in two T20s (Fri 24 & Sun 26 Jan) and the WHITE FERNS take on South Africa in two ODIs (Sat 25 & Mon 27 Jan) over Auckland Anniversary Weekend. Eden Park, Kingsland

PORTS OF AUCKLAND SEEPORT FESTIVAL 25-27 JAN, SAT-MON 9AM-4PM FREE

Go behind the red fence to check out the port and celebrate our beautiful waterfront and rich maritime heritage. This family- friendly festival offers carnival rides, dancing tugboats, delicious food, virtual-reality simulators, tours, music and more. Captain Cook Wharf, Quay Street

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A group exhibition SRAM TOUR DE RANGES featuring goddesses, SAT 11 JAN, 6AM WHAT’S ON? heroines and mythological From $70 women. Māngere Arts Centre – Ngā Tohu o Uenuku Cycle 110km, 65km VISIT OURAUCKLAND.NZ/EVENTS FOR or 30km on the most INFORMATION ABOUT THESE EVENTS AND MORE remarkable roads in Auckland. Clevedon A&P Showgrounds AUCKLAND LIVE SUMMER IN THE SQUARE 3 DEC - 9 FEB SUNRISE YOGA FREE 15 JAN - 5 FEB, WED 7AM-8.15AM FREE Free music, entertainment and films on the outdoor Refresh your senses, centre screen (Hip Hop-eration yourself and start your day pictured, screens 8 Dec). off right. Queens Wharf, Aotea Square, City Centre PICK & MIX: City Centre LOUISE HENDERSON: WALLACE AND NED FROM LIFE UNTIL 8 SAT 14 & SUN 15 DEC, MAR, 10AM-5PM DAILY 10AM FREE (CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY) FREE A madcap circus adventure for kids, followed by a An exhibition covering the workshop. Auckland Town artist’s seven-decade career. Hall, City Centre (14 Dec) Auckland Art Gallery & Bruce Mason Centre, Toi o Tāmaki, City Centre Takapuna (15 Dec)

MY HEART GOES ROALD DAHL’S THADAK THADAK HARCOURTS COOPER & REVOLTING RHYMES & UNTIL 14 DEC, CO KING OF THE BAYS DIRTY BEASTS CHINESE NEW YEAR TUE & WED 7PM, SAT 7 DEC, 9.10AM 21-23 DEC, SAT-MON FESTIVAL & MARKET DAY THU-SAT 8PM, SUN 5PM From $19.50 (+ fees) 10AM & NOON SAT 18 JAN, 9.30AM- Adult $59, concession $39, From $25 (+ fees) 4PM FREE under 30 $35 (+ fees) Swim experiences for a personal challenge Seriously funny and Welcome the Year of the An interactive extravaganza that suits you. Milford to frighteningly silly family Rat with entertainment, of singing, dancing and Takapuna Beach Reserve entertainment. Bruce food stalls, kids’ movie-making magic. Mason Centre, Takapuna activities and more. ASB Q Theatre, City Centre Showgrounds, Epsom SKY SPORT BREAKERS NBL HOME GAMES MON 9 DEC, 7.30PM DRAWING CLUB (v Bullets), SUN 22 JAN, 19 FEB & 18 15 DEC, 5PM (v Adelaide MAR, WED 5PM-7PM 36ers), SUN 12 JAN, 5PM FREE (v ), SUN 19 JAN, 5PM (v Melbourne Social figure-drawing United) & FRI 31 JAN, sessions with models, still- 7.30PM (v Adelaide 36ers) life backdrops and music. Adult from $15, child from Queens Wharf, City Centre $12 (+ fees) ALICE IN WONDERLAND – BMNZ: WAGNER, VIVALDI, Exciting basketball action LIVE ON STAGE 9-11 JAN, MORNING PEOPLE ON BACH & DVOŘÁK and halftime events. THU 11AM & 2PM, FRI & QUEENS WHARF SUN 1 DEC, 5PM , Parnell SAT 11AM, 2PM & 7PM 31 JAN & 28 FEB, FRI Adult from $30, child/ From $39.90 (+ fees) 6.30AM-8AM student from $15 (+ fees) FREE NECTAR Go down the rabbit hole Bach Musica NZ present 7-20 DEC & 12 JAN - with one of literature’s Start your day dancing their final concert for the 15 FEB, MON-FRI 9AM- most beloved heroines. to uplifting beats on the year. Auckland Town Hall, 5PM, SAT 10AM-4PM Bruce Mason Centre, water’s edge. Queens City Centre FREE Takapuna Wharf, City Centre

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