December 6th, 2025 - December 23rd, 2025
An Original Kiwi Christmas Tale for the Whole Whānau! Join us for a heartwarming Kiwi Christmas adventure that the whole whānau will enjoy. When Santa’s sleigh breaks down over Aotearoa, it’s up to a brave little pīwakawaka named Piri to save the day. With determination, quick thinking, and help from friends she meets along the way, Piri must find a way to get Santa flying again in time for Christmas. This original live show features catchy songs, colourful characters, and interactive fun for tamariki. It’s a feel-good, proudly local celebration of teamwork, kindness, and festive magic.
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December 8th, 2025 - January 31st, 2026
Join us for a fun-filled School Holiday Programme at the library! From Lego building and teddy bear adventures to hands-on crafts, there’s something for everyone. CHRISTMAS WRIGGLE & RHYME Monday 8th December, 10:00am - 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Join us for a special Christmas-themed session filled with music and movement, designed for under 2 year olds. CHRISTMAS RHYMETIME Wednesday 10th December, 10:00am - 10:30 a.m. Songs, stories, and bubbles with a Christmas theme, for ages 18 months to 3 years. CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FOR KIDS Thursday 11th December, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Come along for a fun crafting session where kids can make their own Christmas creations! LEGO CLUB Every Wednesday in January, 2.30 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. Create amazing Lego models with us. POPCORN AND MOVIES Every Sunday in January, 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. Join us for a bear-themed family movie. TEDDY BEAR RHYMETIME Monday 5th January, 10.00 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. Music and movement for babies and toddlers! NO SEW TEDDIES Monday 12th January, 10.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. Make a cute teddy bear out of a facecloth! Bookings essential. WASTEWISE LITTER HUNT AND DIY T-SHIRT BAG Wednesday 14th January, 10.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. Recycling tips from Wastewise, including making a bag out of a used T-shirt. Bookings essential. GLOBETROTTERS Friday 16th January, 2.30 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. Use a green-screen to take family photos with awesome backdrops from around the world. ICE CREAM IN A BAG Monday 19th January, 10.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. Make yummy ice cream in a bag! Bookings essential. MAGIC WORKSHOP Friday 23rd January, 2.30 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. Watch a magic show, then learn a few tricks! Bookings essential. PYJAMA PARTY Saturday 31st January, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. End the school holidays with an after-hours pyjama party in the library. Bring torches and bears. Bookings essential.
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December 18th, 2025 - December 21st, 2025
An intimate evening of spooky storytelling Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption. A small company of actors will share this classic tale as a performed reading in the spooky environment of The PumpHouse’s Coal Bunker Studio. No set, props or special effects – just talented actors, the magic of storytelling and Charles Dickens’ beloved story.
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December 19th, 2025 - December 20th, 2025
The Greatest Christmas Show is New Zealand’s #1 family Christmas event, blending heartwarming moments, spectacular dance, and world-class entertainment into one unforgettable night. Prepare for a breathtaking spectacle featuring soaring vocals that will fill the theatre with the spirit of Christmas, while our cast of incredible dancers and a jaw-dropping cirque aerial act bring the stage to life in a flurry of wonder, skill, and glittering costumes. From high-flying feats to touching moments that capture the true meaning of Christmas, and a very special visit from Santa Claus himself, this is a show that will warm hearts, inspire smiles, and create cherished memories for the whole family. Don’t miss the magic. Don’t miss the laughter. Don’t miss the #1 family show this Christmas.
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January 5th, 2026 - January 9th, 2026
Want to try your hand at Shakespeare? Come and be part of The PumpHouse Shakespearean Players and put together a performance with all the works… in just 5 days! The week will consist of: • Devising a Shakespearean performance from scratch • Developing characters • Creating props and costumes • Performing Shakespeare outdoors in front of a live audience! Each day will feature some Shakespeare, some prop and costume making, some drama games but most of all FUN! Don’t miss you chance to perform in the Outdoor Amphitheatre just like the professionals do! Exile, cruel uncles, disguises, forest, mock lessons in love, estranged family, love and transformation, a famous speech, a happily ever after, and no one dies… Come and try your hand at one of The Bards’ famous comedies As You Like It. SHOW INFORMATION Dates: Mon 5 Jan to Fri 9 Jan 2026 Drop off at 8.45am, pick-up at 3:30pm Outdoor performance in The PumpHouse Amphitheatre for friends and whānau is at 7pm on Friday 9 January. ✨ For ages 12-18 ✨ Due to having to learn a script in a week, this course is not suitable for anyone under 12. More details The script is abridged to create an hour-long performance. Attendees don’t have to have any drama experience, but a willingness to join in is 100% recommended.
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January 21st, 2026
Legendary rock drummer, Stewart Copeland, will return to New Zealand for the first time in 18 years. Stewart will bring his ‘Have I Said Too Much? The Police, Hollywood, And Other Adventures’ tour to AU/NZ for the first time, following dozens of sold out shows across the UK. As one of the greatest rock drummers of all time, his remarkable talent helped drive The Police to world domination between 1977 and 1986, and then again from 2007 to 2008 when the band reunited. His Hollywood soundtracks include Francis Ford Coppola’s Rumblefish and Oliver Stone’s Wall Street and Talk Radio. He wrote books, formed supergroups, made films, and composed music for ballet, opera, and classical concerts. An Evening With Stewart Copeland will provide a fascinating insight into his incredible life as a performer, musician, entertainer, and writer. The show will feature Stewart in conversation with acclaimed media host Sarah Tout (RTR FM), as well as answering fan submitted questions. Super fans will have the chance to meet Stewart in person, with limited meet and greet packages available per show.
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January 24th, 2026
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Takapuna is your ultimate summer destination with the Takapuna Beach Summer Days Festival on Saturday 24th of January at Takapuna Beach Reserve! 🌞🏖️ This event is FREE and open to the whole community, so bring your friends, family, and loved ones along and celebrate summer with us. 🎉 Starting at 10am, bring the kids over and enjoy a wide variety of family entertainment and performances, to giant games, bouncy castles and more! (Keep an eye out for further announcements on our social pages for performances and activities) 🎶 From 3pm until 7pm, jam with amazing artists as they perform your favourite hits on stage, from these incredible artists: 🟡 3pm: JELO - a 4 piece band feat: Joe, Eddie, Larry & Oz, blends funk,R&B, old-skool, pop, pasefika, classical music. Their eclectic sound, rich in rhythm & culture, offers something for everyone, delivering unforgettable performances leaving lasting impressions. 🟡 4.30pm: THE PEOPLE - a young, high-energy rock band from the Hibiscus Coast, bringing raw passion and tight musicianship to every performance. Aged 15-17, they may be young, but their sound is anything but small. 🟡 6PM: HANDS OFF - A fun, feel-good covers band bringing bright summer energy to the stage with classics the whole family will know. With easygoing vibes and upbeat favourites, they’re the perfect way to wrap up a brilliant summer afternoon by the beach. 🩴 Dust off those jandals, grab some takeaways from the 100 different hospitality outlets in Takapuna, or the food trucks on site and get ready for a brilliant summers day on our beautiful beach and reserve. The Takapuna Beach Summer Days Festival is not to be missed! 🙏🏼 This event has been paid for by a contribution from all Takapuna Beach businesses, so we encourage you to please support them as a small thank you - stop by some of the eateries to grab your takeaway coffees or picnic food and snacks to bring to the beach while you enjoy the event, or head up for lunch or dinner afterwards! There's also some great boutique shopping to do along Hurstmere, and cool off in some air conditioning at Shore City Shopping Centre if you need a break from the sun, while you grab some food or beach supplies from one of their retailers! 🙏🏼 Thanks also to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for your support of this event and making it possible! As always, we are working towards making all our events Zero Waste, so while we encourage you to bring some takeaways, picnics or snacks from some of the amazing local eateries, we ask that you please take your rubbish away with you as much as you can 💚♻️ Please note - there are no more vendor spots available. We will not be accepting any more food vendors for this event.
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February 2nd, 2026
In a rare live appearance, the acclaimed Harvard cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker will share his insights on the mind, human nature, and why the future is brighter than you think.
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