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CALLING ALL VENDORS — XMAS IN MANUKAU IS HERE! South Auckland’s biggest FREE family Christmas festival is coming to the Due Drop Events Centre on Sunday 20 December, 1–7PM — and we want YOU to be part of it! 🎅 With thousands of local families expected, this is THE pre-Christmas trading day you don’t want to miss. Food, desserts, gifts, retail, services — there’s a spot for every kind of business. 🍔🧁🎁 💸 BOOK EARLY & SAVE — Early Bird rates are on now! 🐦 Early Bird — until 31 October 📅 Standard — 1–30 November 🔴 Late — from 1 December Stalls are limited and fill first-in, first-served once payment is received — so lock in your Early Bird price while it lasts! 🙌 📲 Scan the QR code or hit the link in our bio to apply now! Proudly supported by Auckland Council Events 💚 #XmasInManukau #ManukauMarket #SouthAucklandEvents #AucklandMarkets #ChristmasMarket
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AVONDALE KIRIHIMETE MARKET Kai, tunes, local makers and festive fun! We’re bringing the festive spirit to Avondale Art Park on Saturday 28 November for an afternoon and evening of good kai, great music and whānau fun - and it’s FREE! Flavours, finds and festive fun! Explore a vibrant kai market celebrating the many cultures of Avondale and beyond. Discover unique gifts, handmade goodies and crafts from Avondale and Tāmaki, perfect for ticking off that Christmas shopping list. Enjoy live music and DJs throughout the afternoon while you soak up the festive atmosphere. There’ll also be free famil-friendly crafting activities to keep the tamariki entertained. FREE dog portraits! Yep, you read that right! Bring your four-legged bestie along to our mobile dog portrait studio and get a FREE portrait of your pooch. Bonus points for festive outfits, Christmas bandanas and seasonal accessories! Grab your mates, bring the whānau, come hungry and get into the Kirihimete spirit. *** Saturday 28 November 2026 2:00pm–8:00pm Avondale Art Park, 1913–1925 Great North Road, Avondale FREE ENTRY *** Made possible with the support of the Auckland Council whānau, Open Circle Markets, Avondale Business Association and Interesting Things. See you there, Avondale!
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Come along to Te Ara Tukutuku Project Hub on Saturday 7 November to play your part in the regeneration of Wynyard Point. Project partners Uru Whakaaro will be at the Hub to talk about the native plants that have been chosen for the project, why they were chosen and what they need to grow. Our friends at Red Boat will also be there on the day, offering free trips around the headland so you can view the project from a new perspective, and as always there’ll be lots of whanau-friendly educational activities on offer, too. 📍 Te Ara Tukutuku Project Hub 📅 Saturday 7 November, 10am - 2pm
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Thanks to everyone who came out to the Takapuna Big Bike Party over the weekend…we were expecting 200 people, we got around 450…stoked to say the least. I was given roughly one month to pull this project together, so quite a few late nights; health & safety, design reviews, sponsorship proposals, PR & Marketing, brand activations, contract negotiations, in-person meetings, emails, online zooms, logistics, putting flyers up, school visits, budget reviews…the list goes on… The point of the project being to prime up the community for the new cycling infrastructure that is being planned for Takapuna over the next few years… The formula for the event was pretty simple; Take we’ve done for years as BMX riders organizing jams, events, rides, and bring that knowledge, passion, energy, and vibe into a different space. Zombie Jams, Zombie Hop-Comps, Red Bull Ledgends, Vic Park Jams, T.Whites ride-outs, T.Whites Booze Cruises, Barkers Group Rides, T.O.A.S.T Jams in Wellington, Planet X Games, Red Bull Roast it, Mountain Dew Jams, Shadow Coffin Jams, X-Air Street Jams…they all had 3 key ingredients. People. Bikes. Fun. Amazing to see kids who didn’t know each other cheering each other on to cross the finish or stay on two wheels the longest. Quite a few stoked parents on the sidelines as well, clapping each and every kid as they rode past. Not an iPad, X-Box, or nintendo switch in sight. Just people hanging out eating food, talking about bikes, and watching people have fun on bikes. I couldn’t have done this without bringing together an epic crew of people who are all passionate about bikes, so a huge thank you! Rider Registration & Data Insights @jay.nz.70 #ElleWestern Marshals & Logistics @gbolts @sophiemerkens Media & Content @karlperiam_ @ethanlowryphotography Catering @streetfestnz @chiza_ataria Bike repairs @mobilebicycleservicesnz Race Plate Admin @t.white_1979 Design @studio_mari_ DJ @hasin.alu And to the event sponsors and supporters!; THANK YOU! ❤️ @motomuck @odigrips @trailpro_nz @northride.nz @grousesignage @99bikestakapuna @akltransport @aklcouncil @audoakl See you at the next one! 🍺 Ride bikes have fun 💯
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SOUTH AUCKLAND, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! For the first time ever, XMAS IN MANUKAU! ❤️ Join us for a festive day filled with great food, gift shopping and family fun — all in one place! 🎅 Sunday 20 December 📍 Due Drop Events Centre ⏰ 1pm–7pm 🎟️ FREE ENTRY 🚗 FREE PARKING Bring the kids, grab a bite to eat, shop local and enjoy the festive vibes with the community. ✨ Family friendly 🍔 Great food 🛍️ Gift shopping Save the date and tag who you’re bringing along! 👇 #XmasInManukau #Manukau #SouthAuckland #AucklandEvents #ChristmasMarket #ShopLocal #EONZMarkets
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Supporting our @p2pschoolnz brother @catchafade.51 activate the panmure basin with the @level_up_akl fam 💯🤜🤛🔛🔛
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Double Gold for Public Art at the 2026 Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Design Awards We’re thrilled to celebrate two outstanding public art projects that have been awarded Gold at this year’s Best Design Awards: ✨ Waka Moana – Gold | Toitanga Led by artist Graham Tipene (Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Hauā, Ngāti Manu) in collaboration with LandLAB, Waka Moana celebrates identity, place and connection to Te Waitematā through a powerful public artwork inspired by Māori voyaging traditions. ✨ Te Kōpua o Hiku – Gold | Spatial Lighting Created by artists Janine Williams (Ngāti Pāoa, Ngāti Whātua ki Kaipara, Ngāti Mahuta) and Shannon Novak (of Croatian descent) in collaboration with Iion, Te Kōpua o Hiku transforms infrastructure into a striking cultural experience, connecting communities across the Panmure Basin through art, light and storytelling. These Gold Awards recognise the creativity, cultural leadership and collaboration of artists, mana whenua, designers, project partners and council teams who have created enduring public places that celebrate the stories and identity of Tāmaki Makaurau. 🏅 Visit https://bestawards.co.nz/ for more information on all 2026 award winners. 🔎 Search the Artworks: www.aucklandpublicart.com 📖 OurAuckland: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/10/double-gold/ @audoakl @publicartakl @bestdesignawards @janine_divatmd @landlab_ @artscultureakl @shannon_novak_ @norwichgroupnz #publicart #Designawards
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GOOD EATS IS JUST 5 MINUTES AWAY! 🚆 Hop off the City Rail Link and discover some of the best bites in the heart of Auckland City Centre! From dumplings and Vietnamese favourites to sweet treats and hidden gems, there’s plenty to explore just a short walk from the station. We recently explored these local favourites on our Midtown Bites Walking Food Tour, supported by @citycentreauckland through the City Centre Targeted Rate. Missed out? Join us on our next Midtown Bites Walking Food Tour and discover more delicious spots around the city! Follow @chowluckclub for more foodie adventures. #chowluckclub #midtownbites #aucklandcitycentre #aucklandeats #visitauckland
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🔥 OUR SOUTHSIDE’S GOT TALENT FINALISTS! 🔥 Congratulations to Natalie Teimana, Nale and Banda sa likod for making it through to the grand final! 👏🏽🎤 Big love to every semi-finalist who brought their talent and energy to the stage, and to our judges, delivery crew and everyone who came through to support. Now it’s time for our final three to take the stage again! Bring your whānau and friends and help us celebrate Southside’s talent. 📍 Manukau Square 📅 Sunday 18 October 2026 🆓 Free to attend 🏆 $500 cash and $500 in vouchers up for grabs! #SouthsidesGotTalent #SouthAuckland #PassionToProfession #OnemicRecords
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𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘪 is now pink! On until Sunday 9 October. For the 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘪, 𝘞𝘩𝘢̄𝘯𝘢𝘶 & 𝘗𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘮𝘴 event, artist Janine Williams invited crochet artists extraordinaire, Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole to lead a joyful community celebration in honour of her 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘪 artwork. Installed on the Gantry in Silo Park, 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘪 is inspired by the traditional Māori string game and reflects the connection between ancient knowledge and contemporary innovation. On this unique day, whānau, tamariki and the wider community came together for an afternoon and evening of colourful pom pom making, live music, storytelling, and shared kai. At sunset, pompoms glowed under UV light and in honour of the collaboration between artist Janine Williams and Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole, the 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘪 artwork was transformed into the vibrant pink. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this a memorable day. 💙✨ Presented by Auckland Urban Development Office in partnership with Auckland Council Public Art. 📸 David St George @audoakl @mysilopark @lissyandrudi @janine_divatmd @charlesjaninewilliams @freshconceptaotearoa
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🏙️ @aklcouncil is planning a coordinated programme of work in Downtown Auckland to be delivered between 2026 and 2031. Once dominated by traffic and cut off from the rest of the city, Downtown is being reimagined and regenerated as a vibrant space for connection and community. This means: 🔄 Stronger connections between the city and waterfront. 🚍 Better public transport. 🛣️ More welcoming public spaces and improved streets. 🏘️ A downtown that supports local residents, businesses and access. The opportunity for you to have your say on this project are open now until October 31. 🔗 Link in bio to learn more
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One Year On: Watercare's Queen Street Tunnelling Milestone 👏 This month marks one year since Watercare's micro tunnel boring machine (mTBM) completed its final underground run beneath Queen Street, successfully installing a critical section of Auckland City's future wastewater network. After three months tunnelling beneath the city centre, the machine reached its destination ahead of schedule, navigating volcanic scoria and sand deposited by the Rangipuke / Albert Park volcano around 145,000 years ago. The milestone was made possible through the work of @watercare_nz and its main delivery partners, @fultonhogan.nz and @mcconnell_dowell. Pictured here are McConnell Dowell tunnelling team members Michael Brown and Aimee Blackmore, standing beside the mTBM cutter head at the completion of its Queen Street tunnel breakthrough, shortly before it was dismantled. Today, works continue further south along Queen Street between Mayoral Drive and Waverley Street, where utility and services relocations are underway to prepare for the next section of wastewater pipeline installation. While much of the project's most significant work remains out of sight beneath the street, it forms a vital part of upgrading Auckland's infrastructure, improving network resilience, and supporting the future growth of the city centre.
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