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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November 20th, 2025
Actress, businesswoman, and philanthropist Priscilla Presley, has announced An Evening with Priscilla Presley, Life After Elvis in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. This news follows the release of Priscilla’s long-awaited memoir Softly, As I Leave You, a deeply personal story of what Priscilla lost and what she found when she walked away from Elvis Presley, the man she loved. Priscilla Presley’s impact on popular culture extends beyond her association with Elvis. She has established herself as a prominent actress, businesswoman, and philanthropist. Her efforts to preserve Elvis’s legacy and her own achievements in various fields have solidified her place in history. Priscilla has recently been involved in two notable film projects related to her life with Elvis Presley. She served as an executive producer for the award-winning film Elvis (2022), directed by Baz Luhrmann. The film Priscilla (2023), directed by Sofia Coppola, was an adaptation of Priscilla’s memoir Elvis and Me, which details her life with Elvis. She also was an Executive Producer on the Sony/Netflix animated series Agent King, fulfilling the dream of Elvis always wanting to be a federal secret agent. For 25 years Priscilla has continued to her work as an Ambassador to the Dream Foundation, the only charity that grants final wishes to terminally ill adults. Priscilla continues to be a beloved figure, admired for her resilience, business acumen, and dedication to maintaining the legacy of the King of Rock and Roll.
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November 29th, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
It's that time of year again - we're getting ready to celebrate Christmas in Takapuna! 🎄 Taking place in Waiwharariki Anzac Square, the Takapuna Christmas Carnival will be a great day out for the whole family, including performances, kids entertainment and activities, games and more - as well as some wonderful boutique market stalls! Rumour has it, Santa will be paying us a visit throughout the day too! 🎅 We are thrilled to be working with the team from Sunshine Events NZ to bring you a carefully curated, boutique and quality offering of craft, art, and stalls for this event – this is not the market to miss, so pop the date in your diary now ✅ Stay tuned for more details about entertainment and activities, to be announced closer to the time. 👩🏼🎤 - Performances, entertainment & bouncy castle in Waiwharariki Anzac Square 🛍️ - Market stalls along Hurstmere Road (road will be closed) and in the Waiwharariki Anzac Square 🏰 - Games and activities in Hurstmere Green (including the Christmas Tree and Santa's chair!) The Takapuna Christmas Festival is a completely FREE community event and has been paid for by the wonderful local businesses in Takapuna – so please make sure you support them and show your appreciation by dining with them, shopping with them and visiting them while you're here for the day! A big thank you to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for their continued support in this event! Need help choosing a meet up place for friends to see the event? The centre of the event is 38 Hurstmere where our Christmas Tree is 🎄 ALL STALLHOLDER ENQUIRIES: please email: markettakapuna@gmail.com.
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December 6th, 2025
Calling all Swifties - make a ‘sweet escape’ to the world of Taylor Swift with TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift! Showtime presents Josette with international band and dancers in this joyous, effervescent concert experience, complete with sparkly costumes, cosmic stage production and over 20 exquisite renditions of Taylor’s biggest hits from every era of her career, including Shake It Off, Anti-Hero, Cruel Summer, You Belong With Me, Love Story, I Knew You Were Trouble, Blank Space, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Bad Blood, Our Song, Lover and more. Join us for a fun night of singing, dancing and celebrating Taylor together! Don’t miss your chance to relive the greatest Pop concert tour in history and revel in all things ‘Taylor’… BOOK NOW!
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