There’s such a thing as a free breakfast
Drop in to Britomart’s Takutai Square next Thursday morning and pick up a free Zero Carbon Breakfast. Bowls of Blue Frog cereal, served with All Good Zero Carbon bananas and oat milk, Raglan coconut yoghurt and Everybird Coffee from Kōkako will be on offer. Starting at 8.30am and ending at 9am, be sure to grab yours before heading into the office.
Support the Black Ferns
The biggest event in women's rugby is coming to New Zealand this month, with the Rugby World Cup 2021 (being held in 2022) kicking off this Friday at Eden Park. See performances from Benee, Rita Ora, Ladi6 and Shapeshifter, with tickets starting at just $10 it is an amazing opportunity to celebrate and support our wāhine toa. Matches are touring across Auckland and Whangarei. Tickets are available from Rugbyworldcup.com
Celebrate Diwali
Join the Diwali celebrations this Saturday and Sunday in Aotea Square. Experience contemporary and traditional Indian culture through performances, vegetarian food stalls, retailers and art. Celebrations start at midday each day and run into the evening. Find out more at Aucklandnz.com
Have a laugh
Improv comedy group Snort is hosting a special Auckland Climate Festival-themed show this Friday. The late-night set starts at 10pm, so get ready for some climate-conscious comedy delivered by Auckland's top on-the-spot comedians.
Visit the markets
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Advertise with NZME.The Saturdays Market Party Series starts this weekend on Dominion Road, featuring a great selection of retail, food and beverage vendors. Visit Remnants for vintage and gorgeously frothy dresses, Junktion for camera gear, Bronwyn for footwear, Good Sh*t Soda for some good-for-gut bubbles, and more.
BOOK AHEAD
Enjoy some local theatre
Check out Sau E Siva Creative's Alatini, a reimagined live theatre production of Aladdin "with a signature South Auckland flavour". "Gather the aiga/family for Alatini, the story of a brave, charming, resilient, young man who dreams of rescuing his family from poverty. This magical musical mash-up will make you laugh, warm your hearts, and set your souls on fire." Shows start from October 13. Tickets are available via Qtheatre.co.nz
Get spooked
Academy Cinemas are hosting a spooky movie marathon, Halloween Mystery Marathon: Beyond The Spirit Realm. Strap in and watch eight curated films themed with clairvoyants and telekinesis. The marathon starts at 9am, October 30, and ends at 2am on Halloween. 15-minute intermissions are held between each film to stretch your legs, and a long break is allocated for dinner. Tickets are available via Academycinemas.co.nz
