FREE: Elvis in the Park. 11am-5pm. Cranwell Park, Sel Peacock Drive, Henderson, Auckland.
Clevedon market
Sundays from 8.30am. Clevedon Showgrounds, Monument Rd. Free entry.
Oops, last week in our piece on the best farmers' markets we reported the Clevedon market reopens on January 18 and is open on Saturdays. It is back in business today and open 8.30am-1pm on Sundays, except at Easter and Christmas and on Clevedon A& P Show Day.
Roller Disco
7-9pm. Parua Bay Community Centre, 1347 Whangarei Heads Rd, Parua Bay, Whangarei Heads. Entry $10.
Enjoy a spot of inline or roller skating. Bring your own or hire a pair. And if you're a bit rusty, the coaching session is at 6.30pm (an extra $5). Bring cash for snacks and drinks because the exercise is sure to help you work up an appetite.
Mega Mountain Waterslide
Until Wednesday, January 21, 10.30am-4.30pm. Town Basin, Dent St, Whangarei. Entry from $8. wetnwildslides.co.nz
Here's a cool way to spend a hot summer's day - head to the Whangarei town basin for some serious thrills on the water slides, with rides for big and little kids, too. With food, drink and icecream stalls, good times are guaranteed.
Elvis in the Park
11am-5pm. Cranwell Park, Sel Peacock Drive, Henderson, Auckland. Free. elvisnz.com
It's Elvis' 80th birthday so hop on down to celebrate The King with your family and friends as six of New Zealand's best Elvis impersonators entertain you with six hours of non-stop fun. Hot rods and classic cars are on display, so pack a picnic and your biggest rug and make a day of it.
Imake Show Jumping World Cup Final
11am-5pm. Woodhill Sands Equestrian Centre, 24 James Mackie Rd, Woodhill, Auckland. Free. sjwaitemata.co.nz
Enjoy an exhilarating dog agility display before the horses take the stage with the famous Wilson sisters showing off their skills on Kaimanawa horses. At noon the main event promises stunning riding. Gold coins will be collected to support Imake a Difference, the charitable trust that helps save rhinos from poaching.
Summer Skateboard Jam
10am-2pm. Crossfield Reserve Skatepark, Crossfield Rd, Glendowie, Auckland. Free. onboardskate.org.nz
If you were given a skateboard for Christmas, here's your chance to learn to ride it at this fun day aimed at riders of all abilities. Instructors on hand will provide riding tips. Skateboards, helmets and safety pads are available for free hire on the day, or just stop by to watch advanced riders perform their greatest tricks.
Tales of Tamaki: Stories over Auckland
Until Monday, January 26, 10am-5pm. Auckland War Memorial Museum, Domain Dr, Auckland Domain, Parnell. Free with museum entry. aucklandmuseum.com
There are swags of things to do at the museum this month - create your own emblem to decorate your street, pick someone to dine with at a special dinner and choose what to put in your own museum, or how about taking a turn in the storytelling chair?
Penguins of Madagascar at Auckland Zoo
Until Sunday, February 1, 9.30am-5.30pm. Auckland Zoo, 99 Motions Rd, Western Springs, Auckland. Normal zoo prices. aucklandzoo.com
The Penguins of Madagascar are visiting Auckland Zoo this summer. Penguins will be popping up in the most unexpected places - find them with a special app. Waddle around the zoo keeping your eyes peeled for Skipper, Rico, Kowalski and Private and be in to win some super prizes.
Fishing trips in the Hauraki Gulf
Until Thursday, January 29, 9am-noon and 1-4pm. Voyager NZ Maritime Museum, Corner Quay and Hobson Sts, Auckland City. Tickets: $65-$95. maritimemuseum.co.nz
Whether you're new to ocean fishing and need a few pointers or want to teach the kids but don't have a boat or gear, now you can enjoy harbour fishing with Ocean Beach Charters aboard Sagai, a 6.9m Senator Sport Fisherman. Trips are suitable for kids aged 8+. Take sunblock, warm clothes, food and drink. Bait and tackle are included.
Night Owl Cinema
6pm-11pm. Mt Drury Park, Grace Ave, Mt Maunganui. Gold coin donation. nightowlcinema.org.nz
Round up your friends and pack your dinner and head to The Mount to enjoy a movie beneath the stars beside the ocean. Features everything from cult classics to the best of Kiwi cinema - tonight it's Whale Rider. On February 14 watch The Artist and on March 14 the people will decide between Jaws, Titanic or Life Aquatic.
Tauranga Annual 23rd Model Railway Show
10am-4pm. Mt Maunganui College, 564 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui. Entry $3-$7. taurangamodelrailwayclub.co.nz
This is a great outing for kids, parents and grandparents who love model railway shows. There'll be static displays, you can drive a train and there's even a sit-on ride for the kids. And if you want to create your own tracks there'll be trade stands as well as the ever popular Thomas the Tank Engine layout.
Wild at Heart - A Kaimanawa Horse Experience
Tomorrow, 7.45am. Bus meeting place DoC Taupo Office 37 Motutaiko St, Taupo. Tickets: $35.
Enjoy a rare guided visit to the home of the wild Kaimanawa horses. These spectacular animals are not often seen, so saddle up the bus and take advantage of this thrilling opportunity. Part of DOC's Mahi Aroha Summer Programme.
Heineken Open
January 12-17. ASB Tennis Centre, 1 Tennis Lane, Parnell, Auckland. Tickets from $20. festivaloftennis.co.nz
Some of the world's best players are in Auckland for The NZ Festival of Tennis. Players include 2014 champion, John Isner, coming back to defend his title, along with the tour's favourite flamboyant Frenchman, Gael Monfils, pictured below, fresh from his breath-taking performance at the US Open.
Blue Baths Comedy Cabaret
January 13-February 20, 8pm. The Blue Baths, Queens Drive, Rotorua. Tickets: $22.50-55. bluebaths.co.nz
Make a splash this summer at Rotorua's gloriously refurbished Blue Baths. A handful of larger-than-life characters will entertain you with song and dance, a dash of glittering madness, plus magic and mirth. So grab a cocktail and a sharing platter and buckle yourself in for some wonderful, off-the-wall fun.
Poronui Mountain Bike Trip: Mahi Aroha
Thursday January 15, 8.45am. Poronui Station, Taharua Rd off SH 5 south of Taupo, Taupo. Entry $10-$15. doc.govt.nz
Explore the fringes of the Mohaka River and Poronui Station by bike and you'll be rewarded with uninterrupted views of the mighty Oamaru/Mohaka confluence. Stop for a picnic lunch and, if you're feeling frisky, hike up to Oamaru Hut. This stunning station isn't often open to the public so take advantage of this rare opportunity.
Whanganui Vintage Weekend
January 17-19, Victoria Ave, Whanganui. Free and ticketed events. vintageweekend.co.nz
Whanganui comes alive next weekend with farmers' and vintage markets, concerts, (including Tami Neilson) outdoor movies, tram rides, vintage car rallies, a soapbox derby and a flotilla of vessels on the Whanganui River.
New York Times: Men are leaving fiction reading behind. Some people want to change that.