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Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival 2024

Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington
31/07/2024 - 1/09/2024

Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival will be returning to cinemas this winter! NZIFF will screen in four cities in eight venues across Aotearoa. 

Matariki 2024

Nationwide
Observed 29/06/24

Matariki is a time where people, whānau, and communities gather together to remember the year that has passed, to celebrate the present, and to plan for the next year. It is a time to remember our loved ones who are no longer with us, to feast and celebrate with our relatives and friends, and to look towards the future and the hope of a season full of bounty.

The Alembics Lab 

Online
All year round

Designed for anyone who wants to learn the practical skills of distillation and extraction. The online Foundation courses are the gateway to working with natural flavour and aroma. The specialised courses will elevate your skills and enhance your practice. In person courses also available

Auckland Swords Club

Auckland
Wednesday nights

You've seen sword fighting in the movies, think Zorro and pirates - what about giving it a go? Increase your fitness and learn a very fancy new skill. Elegant!

Rongoa Maori

Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Northland
Occasional

A series of practical workshops for rongoa Maori - Traditional Maori Medicine. Workshops are taught in the bush in a supportive and encouraging environment for both Maori and non-Maori participants. All workshops are run over a weekend and are held in the ngahere (bush). The aim is to teach people how to identify the plants used for rongoa, where to find them, and how to collect them and the tikanga (customs) that must be followed.

Sourdough Bread Workshops 

Auckland
Occasional.

Guided by Vera, a passionate sourdough enthusiast you will learn to make your own sourdough starter, take it away and bake your own delicious loaf at home - impressing friends and family. Vera comes from the Czech republic and missed good sourdough bread here in NZ, so started baking for my friends and neighbours. Her classes are consistently sold out and she has glowing reviews

Babylon Workshops

Auckland
Occasional.

Love to get your hands dirty? Have a passion for pretty plants? Babylon have exciting classes at their plant paradise. Keep an eye on their ‘Workshops’ page for upcoming workshops at the potting bench, bring a friend and learn something new!

Sala $5 Community Classes

Auckland
Occasional.

Find your energy at Sala. Multidisciplinary movement community in the heart of Ponsonby; Yoga, Reformer Pilates, Barre, Hiit, Sound Healing & More. $5 community classes are a great introduction.

Conservation Volunteers New Zealand

Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, West Coast
All year round

Discover your environment and make a difference to our natural habitat by joining in on one of their many projects. They welcome volunteers all year round to help out with events and projects in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Punakaiki.

Awhi Yoga & Wellbeing

Wellington
Every Sunday morning

Join the gorgeous folks at Awhi every Sunday for a 90 minute Heated Flow! All koha proceeds donated to a charity of choice each month! Open to all - haere mai! Bookings essential.

Gisborne Farmers Market

Gisborne
Saturday 9.30AM – 12.30PM

Don't miss the chance to support local farmers and artisans at the Gisborne Farmers Market. For a full list of all the vendors attending, please visit their Facebook page. Connect with passionate producers, eat in season produce and save money! By being able to speak directly to the farmer, grower or producer people can ask questions about how their food was grown, and more money is returned to local communities

Gisborne Astro Tour

Gisborne
Wed and Sat nights

Under the dark skies of Patutahi in the East Coast, Gisborne Astro Tours is a unique and memorable experience for all ages. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle and set in the beautiful backcountry of the East Coast, you can experience a unique and in-depth voyage of discovery to the far corners of the universe. This intimate and inspiring 2-hour astro tour with a highly acclaimed astronomer is your gateway to the stars.

Gisborne Riding for the Disabled

Gisborne
Mon-Thurs

RDA improves health and wellbeing outcomes for people experiencing disability, or who have specific challenges or needs. Each year, they provide life-changing opportunities for more than 3,000 children and adults in local communities throughout New Zealand.

The National Aquarium of New Zealand

Hawke's Bay
All year round

Come and meet the gorgeous and iconic Kororā (little penguins).The National Aquarium is a rehabilitation centre for Little Penguins. Some penguins are brought in because they've been abandoned as chicks, are partially sighted, have become sick in the wild, or have been injured in dog attacks. Some are also missing flippers due to getting caught in fishing nylon. Once recovered and ready, Little Penguins are sent back out into the wild. But some are unfortunately not strong enough to return to their natural habitats, so they find a permanent home at the Aquarium's Penguin Cove.

Rush Munro’s Ice Cream

Hawke's Bay
All year round

New Zealand's oldest premium ice cream. An iconic Hawkes Bay experience.

One Yoga Pilates

Hawke's Bay
All year round

"It is a beautiful thing to watch peoples bodies unfold and become stronger; to see the shift in consciousness as a person becomes more connected and centred in themselves. I love this journey” Ann Michelle - Yoga and Pilates Teacher, Owner. Feeling strong, agile and comfortable in her body is what inspires Ann to practice and teach Yoga and Pilates. Come and try a class.

Napier Repair Cafe

Hawke's Bay
Last Saturday of the month

Sustainable Napier has a kaupapa of community connection, inclusiveness, and building resilience. Follow them on Facebook to see some of their great events. Perhaps attend the monthly Repair Cafe to get an item repaired or lend them your skills as a volunteer.

The Pencil Room

Hawke's Bay
All year round

Fine art classes taught in a relaxed environment with qualified tutors and small class sizes. Making art can be fun, challenging and therapeutic and it can change the way you see the world. They hope to see you soon at The Pencil Room!

Napier Menzshed

Hawke's Bay
check online

Napier Menzshed is one of thousands of similar mens sheds that have sprung up around the world. They are part of "Menz shed New Zealand". The Napier shed, in Hawkes Bay, is well equipped with tools and machinary to tackle most projects. In a sense, it is a health initiative for retired men, a step away from isolation and into the camaraderie of a shared project and community appreciation.

Morning Melodies

Auckland
check online

Brilliant one -hour concerts on Mondays, once a month. Tickets are $7 or $54 for the season. The doors to the auditorium open half an hour before the show starts, giving those with limited mobility plenty of time to get settled and for audience members to get to know their seatmates. Free tea and coffee and lots of smiles.

Voice Arts

Wellington
By Appointment

Follow on Facebook to see their inspirational programmes and how you can get involved.

Napier RSA Natter and Craft

Hawke's Bay
Second Wednesday of the month, 10am

Work on your crafts and enjoy a chat with the friendly folks at the Napier RSA. They would love to meet you and welcome new members with both arms wide open.

The Napier RSA Wine Club

Hawke's Bay
First Monday of each month, 6pm

The wine club is an open invitation to anyone over 18 years old, not just Napier RSA members. They welcome anyone who enjoys wine or would like to broaden their horizon on the subject. Many of the regulars enjoy a meal and a yarn in the club bar afterwards.

Late Night Which Craft

Hawke's Bay
Thurs 5-7pm

Adulting is hard and life is hectic. It’s important to take time out for you. Research consistently shows that doing arts and crafts can improve mood, mental agility, self-confidence and more. It can reduce stress, depression and anxiety. Join the friendly folks at the Hastings Library!

Flaxmere Library Book Chat

Hawke's Bay
Every second Tues 10.30-11.30am

There are a range book clubs across the Hastings Disctrict Libraries specially organised for different groups. Have a look online and see which one might suit you best.

Get up to Five

Christchurch, Wellington
All year round

Are you not exercising? Are you struggling with your health and fitness? ​Are you limiting your life because of your fitness? ​Does your fitness make you feel disappointed or guilty? Have you given up even trying because you think you will fail? Does this area of your life make you feel embarrassed? ​Have you just accepted that you will always be unfit? Get up to Five is an 8 week group training programme with 3 x group sessions each week. The coaching team guides you through each session as you follow the Get up to Five programme.

3D Body Scan + 30min Consultation

Auckland
All year round

Gone are the days of old-school scales, calipers, tape measure and guesswork as a means of comparing and tracking your health and fitness progress. Using a combination of precision instrumentation and technology, as seen on the award winning TV3 show MATCHFIT, they can help you gain a high quality and complete understanding of all aspects of your health and fitness inside and out.

Take a Break

Online
All year round

We hope you enjoy Carers NZ's fun resource to connect you to options for amazement, amusement, delight, relaxation, or encouragement. Spend a few minutes exploring, or find something you like for a 'deep dive'! Our ideas are designed to help you have some fun, and to sustain your mental health and wellbeing.

Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq 

Auckland
All year round

Bring your smallfry, bring your largefry! They have activities for young and old from the old and fun! Dodgem cars, carousels, crazy shakes and prizes prizes prizes! Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq is a cocktail bar that gives arcades and tricky ticket games a new life.

Wild Estate

Auckland, Waiheke Island
All year round. Bookings recommended

An all-weather multi-activity venue, providing a diverse range of fun outdoor activities including archery, laser claybird shooting, craft beer and wine tasting all set within the magic of a Waiheke vineyard. Now offering wet weather backup.

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