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Where Art Meets the Awa 🌊🎨 Whau Arts Festival Returns This October! Get ready for a weekend celebrating the creativity of Te Whau! From kayaks on the awa and art trails to raranga, hands-on workshops, a car boot art sale and live performances - there’s plenty to discover at beautiful Archibald Park + satellite activations happening across the Whau. 📍 Stay tuned for the full programme dropping soon at whauartsfestival.com Bring your whānau & friends, and come celebrate the arts along the awa! ✨💫 Ngā mihi to the Whau Local Board and our incredible creative community for making this possible. 🙏🏾 ••• Image 1: Featuring Clare Thompson’s Lego art, 2026 Image 2: Archibald Park Image 3: Mapping Te Whau by HOOPLA
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👀🧞‍♀️👀 *Feed flush for ya*
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Starting to feel like summer at OKB 🥊☀️ The team’s back in full force after a bit of sickness going around — and you know what that means… harder training, more grades going out, and a few team hikes coming up 🥾🔥 A massive congratulations to all of our 7–12yo’s who received their certificates today! Plenty of hard work going in across the whole crew, and it’s awesome seeing it pay off 👊 Onwards & upwards for OKB this summer 🕺🔥
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✨ Ngā mihi nui Avondale ✨ What a truly special night! To everyone who joined us at the Hui Kōrero Under the Stars - Matariki Night Market - THANK YOU! Seeing Avondale Art Park filled with laughter, kōrero, music and creativity was something truly special. You showed up in force to celebrate Matariki, reminding us what this season is all about: coming together, honouring those who came before us, celebrating the present, and looking ahead with hope. ✨ A huge shout out to our performers @baileywiley and @melodownz , DJ @alannagabrielle_ for keeping the vibes flowing all night, and our phenomenal MC TK White, whose energy and effortless hosting brought the evening together and a special thanks to Cr Paterson-Hamlin for helping us open the night! Ngā mihi to @_chloeemayy for sharing the beautiful art of raranga and fundraising raffle, and to @berst_1 and the AUDO team for creating unforgettable moments through the community Affirmation Walls. Thanks also to @theopenfort for the Matariki star hunt, which was an absolute hit with the tamariki! ⭐ To our amazing kai vendors, creative stallholders, volunteers and lighting extraordinaires who transformed Avondale Art Park into a magical place beneath the stars - thank you for sharing your time, talent and aroha! A heartfelt thank you to our partners and collaborators - @audoakl , @avondalemainstreet , @opencirclemarkets , and @interestingthingsaotearoa 🙏🏾 Nga mihi to our friends @iloveavondale for helping us get the word out there and the incredible Akarana Maori Wardens for keeping us safe. This celebration wouldn’t have been possible without your support and belief in this kaupapa. ❤️‍🔥 Finally, thank you to our AVONDALE COMMUNITY and everyone who travelled from near and far to celebrate with us. Your energy, generosity and support for local artists, pakihi and one another made the night everything we hoped it would be. 🫶🏾 As we farewell this Matariki season, we carry forward the connections we’ve strengthened, the memories we’ve made, and the hope we’ve shared together. Enjoy this beautiful highlight reel by @nosixofficial and stay tuned for photos coming soon! 🙌🏾 Mānawatia a Matariki ✨ Whau The People x
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🚨 JUST ANNOUNCED! 🚨 We’ve got a very special guest joining us at the Matariki Night Market this Saturday - Avondale stalwart @melodownz 🔥🎤 MELODOWNZ is an award-winning Māori–Samoan artist from Avondale, West Auckland, recognised as one of Aotearoa’s most respected hip-hop voices. With eight music awards and international co-signs from Dreamville, Denzel Curry, Bootsy Collins, Flying Lotus and Erykah Badu, he has also shared stages with Anderson .Paak, Bas, Larry June and YG. His music blends raw lyricism, soulful production and storytelling grounded in culture, community and lived experience. MELODOWNZ will be joining our incredible headline artist @baileywiley for some special collabs throughout the night! 🎶🔥 We’re stoked to have this homegrown talent joining the line-up. Come through, catch them live and experience these special Matariki moments under the stars! ✨🕷️ 📅 Saturday 1 August 🕓 4-9pm 📍 Avondale Art Park 1913–1925 Great North Road, Avondale 🎟️ FREE ENTRY … Presented in collaboration with Open Circle and the Avondale Business Association. Hui Kōrero Under the Stars celebrates Matariki as part of Great Art on Main, a series of artworks bringing bursts of colour and joy to Avondale’s main street, delivered in partnership with the Auckland Urban Development Office.
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NOTE THE NEW DATE! 📆✨ Thanks for sticking with us through the weather! We’re looking forward to seeing you all this Saturday. 🌺 WHAT TO EXPECT: ⭐ Wander through an illuminated Avondale Art Park 🍡 Grab some delicious kai from over 40+ vendors 💫 Discover fun activities for tamariki 🎪 Explore creative market stalls 🌾 See traditional raranga (weaving) in action 🎶 Dance to a live DJ set by Alanna and enjoy a live performance by Bailey Wiley! 🅿️ PARKING: We encourage people to use public transport if possible. However, if you’re driving in there’s public street parking on Great North Rd and surrounding streets. There is also limited parking at the bottom section of Avondale Art Park which is accessible via Racecourse Parade. 📅 Saturday 1 August 🕓 4-9pm 📍 Avondale Art Park 1913–1925 Great North Road, Avondale 🎟️ FREE ENTRY ••• Presented in collaboration with Open Circle and the Avondale Business Association. Hui Kōrero Under the Stars celebrates Matariki as part of Great Art on Main, a series of artworks bringing bursts of colour and joy to Avondale’s main street, delivered in partnership with the Auckland Urban Development Office.
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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE KAI! 🔥🤤🙌🏾 @opencirclemarkets have a stacked lineup of food vendors bringing the flavour to the Matariki Night Market this Saturday! From savoury favourites to seafood to sweet treats… there’ll be plenty of delicious kai to enjoy throughout the night! 🤤✨ Come for the kai, stay for the vibes! 💃🏾💫 We’ve got live music, creative stalls and fun activations happening here in Avondale - there’s something for everyone. We can’t wait to celebrate Matariki with you all! 🥳✨ 📅 Saturday 1 August 🕓 4–9pm 📍 Avondale Art Park 1913–1925 Great North Road, Avondale 🎟️ FREE ENTRY @cenes_seafoodboil_and_more @westside_hangi @elotecartel_nz @madeby.jodi @natalias.foodjourney @machim_foods @ohmypancake.nz @creamicecreamnz @sweetazzhawaiianbbqnz @lovedemapplez @tacos_elcarnal_nz @sijangkoreabakery @polpo.pizza @dumplingbros.nz @hua_mei_candy_nz @sipz_nz @hashnsmash_ @howsweet_nz @aotealoha @thaitaibbq @torchy_nz @philybakes @pickdognz @___gamja___ @grillshack_nz @oportomanukau @ogwieners @toro_creampuff @bubblesbrewnz @trinidad_chownz @eatingpinoynz ••• Presented in collaboration with Open Circle and the Avondale Business Association. Hui Kōrero Under the Stars celebrates Matariki as part of Great Art on Main, a series of artworks bringing bursts of colour and joy to Avondale’s main street, delivered in partnership with the Auckland Urban Development Office.
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Alongside our epic lineup of food vendors, here’s a sneak peek at a few of the creative stalls popping up at the Matariki Night Market this Saturday! 🛍️🎨✨ Come for the kai and wander through the stalls to discover something new... ✨ Bring your whānau, bring your friends and celebrate Matariki with us! 💫 📅 Saturday 1 August 🕓 4-9pm 📍 Avondale Art Park 1913–1925 Great North Road, Avondale 🎟️ FREE ENTRY … Presented in collaboration with Open Circle and the Avondale Business Association. Hui Kōrero Under the Stars celebrates Matariki as part of Great Art on Main, a series of artworks bringing bursts of colour and joy to Avondale’s main street, delivered in partnership with the Auckland Urban Development Office.
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🧺 WIN A BEAUTIFUL WAIKAWA Experience the art of raranga up close as Chloe May brings this beautiful tradition to life through a live weaving demonstration. Enter the raffle on the night for the chance to win Chloe’s handcrafted waikawa, woven especially for the occasion. ✨ 🎟️ Raffle tickets: $5 each 🎉 Drawn at the end of the night All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to Kai Avondale Feed The Streets @iloveavondale - supporting their mahi to provide kai for our community! ❤️‍🔥 Come along, watch Chloe weave, grab a raffle ticket and support this great kaupapa! ✨✨✨ WAIKAWA ✨✨✨ Traditionally, waikawa (woven flax baskets) were used for gathering kaimoana. Today, they can be used in our homes to hold vegetables, throws, or whatever you choose. A beautiful piece of raranga with a practical place in everyday life! 🌿 📅 Saturday 1 August 🕓 4-9pm 📍 Avondale Art Park 1913-1925 Great North Road, Avondale 🎟️ FREE ENTRY ••• This kaupapa is presented by Whau The People in collaboration with raranga artist Chloe May.
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AVONDALE IS BACK!! After the weather forced us to postpone last week, we’re picking ourselves up and going again this Saturday! 40+ Vendors. Matariki Activations. Live Music. Amazing Vibes West Auckland, you do NOT want to miss this! SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST 4PM TO 9PM AVONDALE ART PARK #auckland
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It’s all happening at the Matariki Night Market this Saturday! ✨ 🎶 Bailey Wiley is bringing her soulful vocals + smooth R&B 🎤 TK White holding space for us as our MC for the night 🌿 Chloe May is bringing raranga to life with a live weaving demonstration 🪩 DJ Alanna is bringing the music to keep the vibes going… Bring your whānau, bring your friends and come celebrate Matariki with us under the stars! Stay tuned as we reveal more of the programme! 💛 📅 Saturday 1 August 🕓 4–9pm 📍 Avondale Art Park 1913–1925 Great North Road, Avondale 🎟️ FREE ENTRY … Presented in collaboration with Open Circle and the Avondale Business Association. Hui Kōrero Under the Stars celebrates Matariki as part of Great Art on Main, a series of artworks bringing bursts of colour and joy to Avondale’s main street, delivered in partnership with the Auckland Urban Development Office.
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WEST AUCKLAND - YOUR NIGHT IS HERE! ✅🔥 After a cancellation due to weather forecast, Open Circle is proud to officially (re) announce: Avondale Matariki Markets✨ (In collaboration with @whauthepeople) On Saturday 1st August, expect a night full of kai, mahi toi, whānau & aroha at Avondale Art Park. - OVER 40+ OF AUCKLAND’S BEST VENDORS - LIVE MUSIC WITH SOME (VERY) SPECIAL GUESTS - ACTIVATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT - FREE PARKING AVAILABLE Auckland, this is going to be BIG. Head out west and celebrate Matariki with us ✨🚨🙌 📍 Avondale Art Park 📅 Saturday 1st August 🕓 4PM – 9PM #auckland #westauckland #matariki
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