March 6th, 2026 - March 8th, 2026
Get ready for three epic days celebrating the heart and soul of our Stand Up Paddling community — from elite racers to first-timers who simply want to give it a go. This is your event, your crew combined with Auckland’s premier beach destination for SUP racing! Your chance to be part of something special. 💙🏄♂️ ✨ Something for every paddler: 🏆 Championship Division – 14’ race boards 💪 Challenger Division – 14’ race boards 🌴 Cruiser Fleet – Any SUP under 14’, all fun, all welcome! and new for 2026, Youth iSUP Race Fleet! 🔥 Early Bird ON NOW – Save up to $30 per adult entry when you register by 31 December 👦 Youth full-event pass: only $35! 🎓 Students 19+ – Enjoy 10% off registration ⚡ Event Schedule Day 1 – Sprint Racing Day 2 – Technical Racing Day 3 – Distance Racing Three days. Nonstop action. Vibes for days. 💙 Huge shout-out to our first sponsors for 2026: Takapuna Business Association – Amazing to have strong local support backing this event! Tilda Rice – A loyal supporter for 3 years running. We appreciate you! 🙌 Let’s make 2026 our biggest, boldest NZSUP Nationals yet. Bring your team, bring your mates, bring the energy — see you on the water!
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March 8th, 2026
What if all those serendipities and coincidences aren’t accidents at all, but signs—carefully placed by someone whose mission is to guide you toward your true path? Sometimes, all it takes is a small shift in perspective to see the magic unfold…” This mysterious and yet down-to-earth Dramedy, written and directed by Dasha Volga, an internationally acclaimed performing artist, explores entanglements of human relationships with humour and compassion. ‘The work Dasha Volga has created (as a story writer and director) provides the audience with a moving and deeply human experience’ – Murray Edmond (NZ poet and playwright)
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March 12th, 2026
7:30 pm
14th Annual National Tour — TAKAPUNA BEACH RESERVE (FREE) 📍 Takapuna Beach Reserve (33 The Strand, Takapuna) 🗓️ Thurs 12 March 2026, 7:30pm For the 14th year running, the Aotearoa Surf Film Festival is rolling into towns across the motu — bringing with it a healthy dose of salt-water cinema, surf culture, and storytelling stoke. Join us for a curated night of world-class surf films, featuring standout stories from Aotearoa and across the globe. From local lineups to far-flung coastlines, this year’s programme celebrates the art of wave-riding in all its forms. Giveaways Thanks to our generous sponsors, there’ll be audience giveaways on the night. Everyone who grabs a FREE ticket online at www.asff.co.nz goes in the draw to win a Verdure surfboard valued at $2,000. Huge thanks to Verdure for the support. Event Schedule 🥙 Food Trucks on site from 6:30pm - Trucks include: Ice Cream Social, Smashed Potatoes, Ollies & Riceburger Bond. 🎥 Films start: 7:45pm or on dark Programme: Film: Against Gravity Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksvwajpCC1U&t=34s Tickets & Merch 🎟 Free, you must sign up online 👕 ASFF Tour T-Shirt: $55
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March 12th, 2026 - March 12th, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Massey University Press & Takapuna Library invite you to the launch of Johanna Emeney’s brilliant new book Horses & Us: True stories of horses and their humans Join Johanna and renowned author Stacy Gregg as they discuss the incredible things that are achieved when humans and horses come together. Jo’s previous works include Sylvia and the Birds, which was shortlisted for the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults in 2023. Books will be available for sale and signing. Please RSVP: TakapunaEvents@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Light refreshments served on arrival. Gold coin donation appreciated.
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March 13th, 2026
Schalk Bezuidenhout is back with a brand new show. His first and (hopefully, for the love of all things good) only show post divorce. Schalk hasn’t checked in with you all in sometime and he wants to talk to you. Actually… he NEEDS to talk to you! Why? Because it’s cheaper than therapy. That’s why! ‘Rapid-fire gags and manic energy. Highly recommended.’ ★★★★ – The Age. As seen on Netflix and Comedy Central. Arena tour support for Trevor Noah. ★★★★★ Ed Fringe Review ★★★★ Mervyn Stutter ★★★★ Broadway Baby ‘Fast-rising talent’ The Guardian
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March 14th, 2026 - March 14th, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for a fun storytime and craft event for Eid - perfect for kids and families! We'll discover traditions from around the world, make some festive crafts, explore themes of kindness and helping others, and enjoy a story together. Free to attend, all welcome!
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March 21st, 2026 - March 21st, 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Join Emma G for an inspiring experience that blends live music performance, a song writing workshop and an engaging book talk. Emma G is a transformational empowerment coach, TEDx speaker, award-winning singer-songwriter, and #1 bestselling author who harnesses the power of music for healing, resilience, and self-discovery. Her book Mental Health Sounds Like This is a powerful and creative guide to emotional healing through music, voice, and self-expression. Within its first week of its release, it became a #1 Amazon bestseller in two categories: Songwriting and Emotional Mental Health.
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March 22nd, 2026
Lenny Pearce is a force in family entertainment, captivating a global audience as the pioneer of 'Toddler Techno' and 'Baby Raves'. Driven from his passion as a father, and his strong commitment to his home life, Lenny’s ability to make songs, videos and perform live shows that enchant families is second-to-none. With sold-out shows across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and The Middle East, a sold-out 30+ city USA tour in October, and UK and Canada tours ready to go, and a rapidly growing presence worldwide, Lenny’s energy-filled performances and brilliant family-days-out delight families as he performs children’s favourites, remixed into modern hits that keep kids and parents dazzled all the same. Lenny’s influence has expanded through collaborations with trusted children’s brands such as Nickelodeon, Disney, Hasbro, Blippi, Paw Patrol, and Warner Brothers, plus a hit album release with The Wiggles in 2024, further cementing him as one of the globes most loved family entertainers. With over 3 million followers on social media, and upcoming tours in Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Europe, and Asia, it’s clear that Lenny Pearce is only just getting started.
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March 23rd, 2026
Auckland Live is excited to welcome Auckland Gospel Choir to the Morning Melodies line-up for the very first time! From the Kiwi-Samoan award-winning film Tinā to stages across the country, the Auckland Gospel Choir has been inspiring audiences for over 13 years with more than 400 performances nationwide. In 2024, they won the Gospel Open Competition at the World Choir Games in Auckland, taking home a Golden Diploma. This August, the choir will travel to Sweden to represent New Zealand and the Pacific once again - this time in the Champions Competition. Their performance celebrates Auckland’s incredible diversity as the world’s largest Pacific city, blending Te Reo Māori, Pacific and African American gospel traditions, as well as popular New Zealand and classic pop tunes. A truly multicultural, multigenerational, and multidenominational ensemble, the Auckland Gospel Choir is led by Musical Directors Seumanu Seuoti Simon Matāfai JP, Laveia‘ava Raymah Matāfai, and Shannon Kiro. Follow their journey on social media: @AuckGospelChoir This performance is part of the Auckland Live Morning Melodies 2026 season. In its 25th 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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