November 2nd, 2025
Step into the magic of winter… This is more than just a show — it’s a heartwarming celebration for the whole family! Experience an unforgettable Sunday filled with fairy tales, music, and the vibrant cultures of the world. Part 1: A Slavic Winter Tale Be enchanted by a beautiful fairytale of Father Frost and two sisters: a touching story brought to life through a charming children’s ballet filled with wonder, grace, and holiday spirit. Part 2: Celebration of Nations Take a cultural journey around the world with our spectacular multicultural concert! Featuring live music and traditional dances from Slavic countries and beyond, this colorful performance brings the beauty of winter traditions to one magical stage. You’ll love gorgeous costumes and live performances, festive winter vibes and pre-holiday excitement; you will discover cultures from around the world in one show fun and get a meaningful day for families with children. Share the joy — perfect for photos, memories, and inviting friends!
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November 3rd, 2025
This crowd pleaser and returning favourite are back to rouse you with songs from across a range of musical genres. Based in Panmure and formed in 1864, The Royal NZ Artillery Band is the oldest military band in New Zealand and was part of the New Zealand Defence Force until the Reserve Bands were disestablished in 2012. However, it has battled on as a volunteer band, re-affiliated to 16th Field Regiment RNZ Artillery, and is happily in good shape, performing a very busy and varied schedule each year throughout Greater Auckland and beyond. Auckland Live Morning Melodies is regarded as one of their major annual engagements, where they play a popular and entertaining programme, ranging from military and light classical to musicals and showbiz. This performance is part of the Auckland Live Morning Melodies 2025 season. In its 24th year, this much-loved monthly concert series features a fantastic line-up of brass bands, jazz ensembles, and more. Arrive early and connect with friends new and old over complimentary tea and biscuits before the show.
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November 8th, 2025 - November 23rd, 2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Don’t miss the country’s largest outdoor sculpture exhibition - NZ Sculpture OnShore! Now in its 29th year, NZ Sculpture OnShore features more than 120 spectacular, quirky and thought-provoking works by emerging and established artists from all over New Zealand. Be inspired by soaring monumental sculptures, sound and light art works and site-specific installations. Get in early to enjoy the incredible range of smaller artworks available, too. Situated in Operetu Fort Takapuna, a stunning clifftop park with the backdrop of Rangitoto Island and the Hauraki Gulf, NZ Sculpture OnShore is a great day out with family and friends. All artworks exhibited at NZ Sculpture OnShore are for sale and proceeds are donated to Women's Refuge NZ. To date more than $2.6 million has been donated to help Women's Refuge NZ support the victims of domestic violence. Head along for a terrific experience supporting a great cause. DATES: Saturday 8 November – Sunday 23 November (closed Mondays) 10am – 5pm Location: Operetu Fort Takapuna, Devonport Auckland Tickets on sale now (from 9am, 14 August) from www.nzsculptureonshore.co.nz https://www.instagram.com/nzsculptureonshore/ https://www.facebook.com/NZSculptureOnShore
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November 9th, 2025 - November 9th, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Join Sarah Williams at Takapuna Library for this Love Food Hate Waste workshop. Pick up clever tips and tricks for making the most of seasonal abundance including an easy cleaning product. You’ll also learn how to pickle your excess vegetables to stock up your fridge with healthy, delicious food you can enjoy all year round. The workshop will also cover practical advice on how to avoid food waste in the kitchen including better storage and meal planning. Bring some small clean jars if you’d like to take home a sample of the citrus cleaner and vegetable pickles. While this event is FREE, bookings are essential. Register via the 'Event Website' link above. This Love Food Hate Waste workshop is proudly supported by Auckland Council, Takapuna Library and delivered by Compost Collective.
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November 10th, 2025
What has Ben Elton done? He’s written the most eagerly awaited show business autobiography of the year, and now he’s doing a book launch tour. That’s what. To celebrate the release of What Have I Done?, Ben Elton – interviewed live on stage by broadcaster and writer Jesse Mulligan – will share stories from his extraordinary life and career. From The Young Ones and Blackadder to We Will Rock You and Upstart Crow, Ben has helped shape the cultural landscape for over four decades — and now, for the first time, he’s telling it all. This unmissable live event will see Ben dive deep into his life’s most revealing moments: the behind-the-scenes triumphs and chaos, the personal and professional highs and lows, the revolution in stand-up comedy, and that ever-present ‘little bit of politics’. Known for his sharp wit, boundless energy, and unflinching honesty, Ben holds nothing back as he reflects on sixty-five years of life, laughter, and the occasional controversy. Whether you’ve followed him since Saturday Live, or only just discovered Upstart Crow, this is your chance to hear the stories that didn’t make the press – live, unscripted, and utterly unforgettable. Expect candour, comedy, and a career like no other.
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November 12th, 2025 - November 12th, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for an evening celebrating the release of Josie Shapiro’s powerful new novel, Good Things Come and Go. Josie Shapiro is the bestselling author of Everything is Beautiful and Everything Hurts, which won the inaugural Allen & Unwin Fiction prize and was named one of the best books of 2023 by The Spinoff and the New Zealand Listener. Josie’s stunning second novel, Good Things Come and Go, is about friendship and betrayal, ambition and grief. It is also a study of homecoming and heartbreak and an ode to taking risks no matter the consequences. Josie is joined by Sonya Wilson, writer and founder of the charity, Kiwi Christmas Books. Light refreshments served on arrival. Gold coin donation appreciated. RSVP to: TakapunaEvents@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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November 13th, 2025
Join us for a rare and entertaining evening with legendary satirical comedian and self-styled “stupid idiot”, Harry Enfield. From the meteoric rise of Loadsamoney, a Thatcherite visionary, to the fury of Kevin the Teenager, Harry will reflect on 40 years of arsing about in comedy and bring some of his favourite characters vividly back to life on stage. Then it’s over to your questions: your chance to ask how it all works for him, what he’s most proud of, and what he says to the many who ask, “You wouldn’t be allowed to do your stuff today, would you?” Don’t miss an unforgettable evening with a brilliantly silly and strikingly insightful comedian.
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November 14th, 2025
New Zealand’s most legendary comedy is LIVE on stage in your town. Jeremy Corbett, Dai Henwood, Hayley Sproull, Paul Ego, Josh Thomson, Ben Hurley and Justine Smith smash all barriers of proper behaviour, with no cameras, censors, editors or rules. First comes quick-fire standup comedy from the seven best in the business. Then an extreme game of 7 Days, brand new for your town. Hang onto your pants! Get a group together and book soon. It’s the year’s best night of comedy.
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November 16th, 2025
“Jingle Jigs, Reels a Treat.” Ken Longworth – The Newcastle Herald Direct from its Off-Broadway season, A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, presents its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas. Prepare to be enchanted with some of the world’s finest Irish dancers and musicians bringing the spirit of Christmas to life, in a show that will make you laugh, cry, and sing into the night. After captivating audiences across the USA and around the world, A Celtic Christmas by ATaste of Ireland returns to New Zealand this festive season following a highly successful 2022 tour. Experience the magic as world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, acapella tap battles, and heartwarming storytelling in one truly unforgettable performance. Featuring former World Irish dance champions and stars from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, A Celtic Christmas delivers a holiday spectacular packed with Irish wit, traditional tunes and heartfelt ballads, alongside all your favorite carols. The show’s exciting mix of electrifying rhythms and extraordinary talent promises an evening brimming with Irish charm and enthralling entertainment, all in one powerhouse event. Immerse yourself in a traditional Celtic landscape and let the magic of an Irish Christmas transport you to a world filled with excitement and wonder, where vibrant music and dance embody the heartbeat of the festive season. With over one hundred and fifty 5-star Facebook reviews and over 150,000 followers, A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland promises 100% live singing and dancing as it bridges the gap between energetic folk music, Irish dance, and modern tap styles. Don’t miss your chance to see this magical show as it tours New Zealand for a strictly limited season. Get your tickets now before they sell out.
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