June 26th, 2026
5:30 pm
Join us on Friday 26 June for our Winter Titanic Party – a fun Titanic-themed evening with live music from the talented Charlie Arnold. Dress in your best Titanic-era attire (or get creative!) and enjoy: ✔ Drink on arrival (mulled wine or non-alcoholic option) ✔ Buffet dinner ✔ Live entertainment Tickets are limited and expected to sell fast • Members: $35 • Non-members: $45 RSVP by Friday 19 June Book online: https://www.takapunaboating.org.nz/other-events-1 Or email Leanne members@takapunaboating.org.nz with the number of member and non-member tickets required. Gather your crew and join us for a night to remember!
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June 27th, 2026
7:30 pm
Roll up to The Biggest Drag Carnival Circus, returning with a brand new, supercharged spectacular! After three years of sold-out crowds and rave reviews, this year’s production raises the bar with even more glitter, thrills, and fabulous chaos. Expect a high-energy blend of comedy, jaw-dropping daredevil acts, dazzling drag performers, powerhouse vocalists, and electrifying dancers. This is a show designed for everyone – from circus lovers to drag fanatics to anyone who just wants an unforgettable night out in Takapuna. Plus $500 worth of prizes will be given away on the night!
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June 28th, 2026
Jubilation, Ponsonby’s a cappella choir with a gospel heart and a rock ‘n’ roll soul, returns to The PumpHouse to warm up your midwinter. This vibrant collective of voices has been thrilling Auckland audiences for 25 years with a repertoire that spans Blind Willie Johnson, Thomas A Dorsey, The Beatles and Prince. After sell-out shows across Auckland throughout 2025, these artists are bringing a joyful mix of gospel, blues and soul to lift your heart and spirits in the uncertain times we’re in. With some sweet old favourites and some groovy new tunes in the mix, this will be an unforgettable night. 36 voices joined in glorious, sometimes raucous, harmony and soloists who’ll make your spine tingle with their extraordinary and divine improvisations. How can you resist joining us for a night that will lift the roof off The PumpHouse? You’ll leave with a smile on your face and enough earworms to make you happy all week.
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July 2nd, 2026 - July 2nd, 2026
11:00 am
Join authors Kirsten Mckenzie, Pat Backley, Nikki Perry and Kirsty Roby as they discuss writing later in life. Refreshments provided. Authors books will be for sale on the day.
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July 3rd, 2026
A symphony of stories, sung in the language of love. This concert is an immersive musical journey that explores the many beautiful facets of the human heart through the power of collective song. From the timeless classics that define our shared memories to contemporary melodies that speak to the present, each piece has been carefully chosen to reflect the depth and diversity of love in all its forms. Come and discover the choir that you can’t stop hearing about and that’s taking Auckland by storm. We are thrilled to be joined by the incredible Off Broadway Big Band, whose vibrant sound will bring these stories to life in a way you have never heard before. We will be featuring songs by such iconic artists as Amy Winehouse, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder, and many more. This is not your average choir concert; get ready for a night of pure joy, true connection, and an unstoppable urge to groove. We invite you to join us for an evening where every note tells a story and every voice contributes to a larger, heartfelt narrative. Come experience a night of connection, harmony, and artistry that promises to leave you moved and inspired.
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July 5th, 2026
In his highly anticipated debut tour, trial lawyer turned viral communication expert Jefferson Fisher comes to the stage to teach you the art of the difficult conversation. For the first time ever, Jefferson takes his “car talks” to a live audience. He will break down the psychology of argument, demonstrate how to disarm toxic behavior in real-time, and give you the tools to walk into any room with undeniable confidence.
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July 5th, 2026 - July 19th, 2026
10:00 am
Come and enjoy heaps of fun, free school holiday activities at Takapuna library! SUNDAY 5TH JULY, 10AM - 12PM | POPCORN AND MOVIES Come watch a Kiwi family movie with us, while eating yummy popcorn! TUESDAY 7TH JULY, 10AM - 11AM | WAIATA FOR UKULELES Learn to play the ukulele and learn some simple waiata for Matariki! Suitable for older children. Limited spaces available – bring your own ukulele to avoid missing out! THURSDAY 9TH JULY, 10AM - 11AM | MATARIKI WALL HANGING Create a wall hanging in honour of the whetū (stars) of Matariki SATURDAY 11TH JULY, 10AM - 11AM | MAKING MEMORIES CLAY ART Work with local artist Debbie Barber to make a clay charm to take home with you. This event is in collaboration with the Angela Morton Room. Suitable for older children. Limited spaces available. SUNDAY 12TH JULY, 10AM - 12PM | POPCORN AND MOVIES Come watch a Kiwi family movie with us, while eating yummy popcorn! TUESDAY 14TH JULY, 10AM - 11AM | PAPER PLANE COMPETITION Come build and fly paper planes with us, with awards for the best planes in different categories. THURSDAY 16TH JULY, 10AM - 11AM | INKIANA PRESS PRINTMAKING Design and print your own emoji with Graham Judd from Inkiana Press. This event is in collaboration with the Angela Morton Room. Suitable for older children. Limited spaces available. SUNDAY 19TH JULY, 10AM - 12PM | POPCORN AND MOVIES Come watch a Kiwi family movie with us, while eating yummy popcorn!
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July 7th, 2026 - July 12th, 2026
Old MacDonald has minded the farm and nearby ngahere for decades, and all that time, the animals of the farm and forest have been at odds. Who really belongs on this whenua? When an interloper shows up and tries to take the farm for himself, mammals and manu have to join forces to save their home. This is a pantomime for the whole whānau, with singing, dancing, slapstick comedy, audience participation and a costume parade!
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July 10th, 2026 - July 11th, 2026
Get ready for a wickedly fun night at the theatre! The hilariously spooky musical comedy The Addams Family creeps into the Bruce Mason Centre this July for a strictly limited season, bringing everyone’s favourite kooky clan to gloriously ghoulish life on stage. Since its Broadway debut, The Addams Family has delighted audiences of all ages with its macabre humour, big-hearted story, and spectacular production numbers. This musical is packed with showstopping songs that you’ll be humming long after the final bow. Based on Charles Addams’ iconic cartoons, this musical follows Wednesday Addams as she falls in love with Lucas Beineke, a smart, “normal” boy from a respectable family, and invites his parents to dinner at the Addams mansion. In one unforgettable night of secrets, confessions, and chaos, the Addams and Beineke families must confront love, honesty, and change, with hilarious results. From Morticia and Gomez to Uncle Fester, Pugsley, Grandma, Lurch, and a host of ghostly Ancestors, the stage bursts with quirky characters, darkly funny jokes, and thrilling dance numbers that make this a must-see family outing. Beneath the cobwebs and kookiness lies a surprisingly heartfelt tale about accepting differences, celebrating individuality, and the unshakeable bonds of family. Don’t miss this laugh-out-loud, spine-tingling production showcasing the exceptional talents of Auckland Performing Arts Academy’s students on the Bruce Mason Centre stage! Gather your family and friends, snap up your seats, and experience a gloriously gothic night of live theatre that will leave you screaming… with laughter!
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