May 9th, 2025
As seen on 7 Days The year is 2030. Humanity is all but wiped out, and there is only one man who can save us from the Softcockalypse. For too long, we thought that things like 'gentle parenting', 'love languages' and 'paper straws’ were a good idea... until self-diagnosing whingers and 37 types of milk destroyed civilisation... Then, like a glorious moustachioed phoenix, a hard bastard arose from the beta cuck ashes to restart humankind. Strap in NZ! Chopper is back, just in time….to live again!
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May 10th, 2025
AN ELECTRIFYING TRIBUTE TO MUSICAL MAJESTY AND TIMELESS HITS! QUEEN ROCKS deliver a musical extravaganza like no other, marking the 50th anniversary of BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY and Queen’s magnum opus album A NIGHT AT THE OPERA. QUEEN ROCKS will perform the A Night at the Opera album in full, featuring classic songs like You’re My Best Friend, Love of My Life and the unrivalled epic that is Bohemian Rhapsody! Plus you’ll be treated to all of Queen’s Greatest Hits including We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, Don’t Stop Me Now, Somebody to Love, Another One Bites the Dust, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Radio Ga Ga, I Want to Break Free and many more iconic hits across an incredible two hour live show. QUEEN ROCKS is the world’s most entertaining Queen tribute show, authentically bringing to life the showmanship, musicianship and majestic power that saw Queen rock stadiums all over the world. Don’t miss this unique celebration of the most incredible songs in rock history! QUEEN ROCKS - THEY WILL ROCK YOU!
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May 12th, 2025 - May 13th, 2025
Adam Kay is bringing back his hit show by popular demand following an absolute sell-out tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2024. This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor is the hilarious show about life on and off the hospital wards from doctor turned BAFTA-winning comedian Adam Kay. Based on his multi-million-selling book of diaries, his shocking and continence-endangering live show has been seen by over 300,000 people, including 50 sell-out nights in the West End. “Hilarious and heartbreaking” – The Times “Electrifying” – The Guardian “Unflinching humour” – Independent “Scalpel-sharp humour and searing insight” – The Sun “Hilariously gruesome” – Sunday Times “Hilarious, moving and caustic” – Scotsman “Brutally funny” – New Statesman “Painfully funny” – Stephen Fry “Harrowing and hilarious” – Jo Brand “Funny, excoriatingly revealing, beautiful” – Dawn French “Bloody funny” – Minnie Driver ★★★★★ Mail on Sunday bohmpresents.com
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May 15th, 2025
Showtime presents this spectacular music tribute and full-scale stage production honouring the one and only King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Celebrate Jackson’s creative genius and unsurpassed talent with riveting live performances evoking his early days as a member of the Jackson 5, his groundbreaking theatrics in the 80s and his continued domination of Pop culture into the 21st century. Songs include Thriller, Billie Jean, Smooth Criminal, Bad, Beat It, ABC, Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough, Human Nature, PYT, They Don’t Really Care About Us and many more. Get the full Michael Jackson concert experience with triple-threat performer Garth Field – electrifying in his role as Jackson – plus a live band, choreographed dancers, authentic costumes, state-of-the-art sound and theatrical lighting, vision and effects. Truly a mind-blowing stage production – not to be missed!
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May 17th, 2025
7:00 pm
Experience the rich history and mysteries of Lake House Arts with our Dark Arts Tour & Ghost Hunt! Warning Mature Content. Heritage Building: Explore a historic house that has been part of the of the Takapuna community for decades. Rich History: Learn about the house’s transformation over the years, from the only seas-side boarding house in the 1800s to a vibrant arts centre. Ghostly Encounters: Hear documented stories of ongoing paranormal activity reported by visitors and staff. Guided Flashlight Tour: Traverse every corner of the house, visiting infamous ghost sighting locations and delving into its supernatural lore. Enjoy art, hospitality, and complimentary refreshments, including wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and delicious nibbles. This 2-hour immersive experience encourages active participation. Investigate, share your own encounters, and document your ghostly adventures live. Lake House Arts after dark is an experience like no other. Tour Details When: Saturday 17th May, 7:00 PM Duration: 2 hours Where: Lake House Arts, 37 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna Price: Group of 4 $95.00 Double pass $50 Single ticket $35
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May 18th, 2025
Harbour Voices' first concert of 2025 is inspired by the lilting, romantic melodies and dancing rhythms of Edward Elgar's "Scenes from the Bavarian Highlands". The programme celebrates the sounds and traditions of Bavaria and Austria, which served as inspiration for our cornerstone works: the aforementioned Elgar and selections from Johannes Brahms' "Liebeslieder Walzer" and "Zigeunerlider". Complementing these pieces are sacred works by Austrian composers, W.A. Mozart and Anton Bruckner, alongside beloved classics such as Brahms' "Lullaby", Richard Strauss' "Also Sprach Zarathustra" (famously known as the theme song from "2001: A Space Odyssey"), "Edelweiss" and a traditional yodel song. We look forward to welcoming you to our concert at 2.30 pm Sunday 18 May 2025 at St Georges Presbyterian Church, 2 The Terrace, Takapuna, Auckland. Tickets are available via Humanitix or at the door an hour before the concert. Please join us for afternoon tea and drinks afterwards (included) -- we always love speaking with and meeting our wonderful audience members!
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June 21st, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
I Love Takapuna and Sunshine Events are excited to bring back the Takapuna Matariki Market! Join with us to celebrate the newest entry to the annual public holiday calendar, Matariki. This market will feature a boutique, curated offering of market stalls from food to goods and products, all with a distinct Kiwi and Matariki theme. Enjoy some wonderful music and some performances while you browse the market stalls, and take part in some of the free workshops throughout the day - learn about and paint the nine stars of Matariki, create your own Matariki star, and so much more! Make a day of it, and enjoy some brunch, lunch or an early afternoon snack from one of the amazing local eateries in Takapuna while you're here - check out the directory on the I Love Takapuna website for a full list of places to eat and drink! Whilst Matariki traditionally serves as an indication of the Maori New Year, it represents so much more. You may not know this but the Nine Stars all signify something unique and special – symbolizing so much more than just a celestial body. Come celebrate our Taonga with a fun-filled day out suitable for all the whanau. Keep an eye out on our social media threads for times of our performances and workshops scheduled throughout the day. Please send all vendor enquiries to: sunshineeventsnz@gmail.com Waiwharariki Anzac Square & Hurstmere Green 38 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Saturday 21 June 10am – 3pm
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July 24th, 2025 - July 27th, 2025
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Takapuna Winter Lights will bring winter alive for four nights this July. This award-winning, all-ages outdoor sensory experience is a free event in the heart of Takapuna that will delight and awe you with light installations, performances and music. Takapuna Winter Lights is an annual highlight on the Auckland arts and cultural calendar held at Takapuna’s new Waiwharariki Anzac Square, 24-27 July 2025, thanks to the support of the Takapuna Beach Business Association, Auckland Council, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, Angus Muir Design, Go Media, Mercury, Barfoot & Thompson, and funding partners including Aotearoa Gaming Trust, The Lion Foundation, Four Winds, and One Foundation. Lights are on from 5-10pm, 24-27 July, get your session ticket, dress up warm, pop in for a bite to eat & drink at your favourite restaurants and bars, and let your senses guide you through Takapuna Winter Lights 2025. Due to the massive demand at previous events, we are needing to put in place tickets to specific session times to avoid overcrowding. Please ensure you come during your session time. While at the event, please SCAN your FREE ticket(s) at the Prize Entry Booth during your session time to go in the draw to win $1000 to spend in Takapuna.
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November 1st, 2025
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Takapuna Wellness Day – Postponed The Takapuna Wellness Day has been postponed to Saturday 1st November 2025 due to the large amount of rain forecast over the next few days (3-6 April). The ‘atmospheric river’ of rain, as quoted by NZ Herald, will mean the grass area in the beautiful Potters Park will not be able to be used for the free fitness class sessions at the event, as well as poor weather forecast during the event. The event has been postponed to Saturday 1st November 2025. We look forward to seeing you all then! ______________________________________________________________________ Discover Takapuna - the health and wellness hub of the North Shore! Join us for a day focused on helping you take care of your mind, body and general wellbeing - all in one place. Enjoy some FREE workout sessions in Potters Park, then enjoy the Wellness Market in Waiwharariki Anzac Square, where you can visit with some local Takapuna businesses and learn about how they can help you glow from the inside out. WHEN: Saturday 1st November 2025 TIME: 8am - 2pm WHERE: Potters Park and Waiwharariki Anzac Square COST: Absolutely FREE! REGISTER (free) for the classes (link available closer to the date). 8AM - ALLFIT HIIT Circuit Join the ALLFIT fam for a morning sweat sesh to kickstart your weekend! Catering to all fitness levels and abilities, the ALLFIT team will take you through an old-school, easy to follow TABATA circuit (20sec on, 10sec off) - an easy way to get a great sweat on and get an awesome work out! 9AM - Mat Pilates with Les Mills New Zealand Takapuna A mind-body workout designed to improve strength, mobility, and happiness. Slow, simple movements tone your abs, glutes, back, and hips. Expert guidance builds technique and control. Modern breathwork creates renewal and bliss. Traditional Pilates meets the Les Mills experience, leaving you feeling strong, uplifted, and calm. 10AM - Shapes with Les Mills New Zealand Takapuna An invigorating blend of Pilates, sculpt, and power yoga set to modern beats. With small, controlled movements, you sculpt and strengthen all major muscle groups, improve alignment and increase flexibility. It’s a low impact but intense way to heat up your training. 11AM - ALLFIT HIIT Circuit 12PM - Bodyweight Bootcamp Blast with LSKD Takapuna Join Molly in Takapuna for a high-energy, full-body bootcamp workout. We’ll kick things off with 5-10 minutes of dynamic stretching and mobility work to get your body primed and ready to move. Then, we’ll dive into a circuit-style session packed with heart-pumping intervals designed to build strength, endurance, and mobility. Molly will guide you through each movement with variations to suit all fitness levels, so you can modify as needed and push yourself at your own pace. Let’s get moving! 1PM - Gentle Flow Yoga with Golden Yogi This class is perfect for anyone looking to move their body in a calm, mindful way. We focus on simple, flowing movements linked with the breath to help release tension, improve flexibility, and bring a sense of ease. Gentle Flow is slower-paced than a traditional vinyasa class, with plenty of options and support from our experienced teachers. You don’t need to be flexible or have any yoga experience — just come as you are. We use soft music and thoughtful sequences to guide you through each posture, helping you feel more connected, relaxed, and grounded by the end of class. A beautiful class for beginners, those returning to movement, or anyone wanting to slow down and take care of their body and mind. REGISTER (free) for the classes here: https://forms.gle/SbjmWEWKJFUSFgZA9 All fitness levels and abilities are welcome at all of the classes, and no equipment is required. You're welcome to bring a yoga mat and/or towel, as all classes will take place on the grass in the park - and obviously make sure you have something to keep you hydrated! ALL classes will cater for all fitness levels and abilities, so EVERYONE is welcome! From your perfect gym, to places that help your muscle recovery, to injury treatment and prevention, to healthy, nutritional and delicious snacks and drinks to nourish the body, Takapuna has everything to meet your health and wellness needs. Check out the full list of all the amazing health and wellness businesses in Takapuna in our website directory.
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