Spring into plants with Hospice Shop
Brighten up your garden or your indoor plant life at Harbour Hospice’s garden centre. They have top-quality plants all grown and maintained by the most green-thumbed members of their team. You can buy veggies or blooming beauties at a budget price and it’s all for a great cause. All proceeds support their patient and family services. Monday-Sunday 10am – 4pm, Harbour Hospice Shop, 27 Link Drive, Wairau Valley
Supercross battleground
This Halloween weekend the world’s best supercross riders are coming to New Zealand, with Auckland’s Cole Davies racing in front of what will be a lively home crowd. See our own North Harbour Stadium become a supercross battleground, with massive jumps, pyrotechnics and live music. Boost Mobile AUSX Supercross Auckland, presented by Monster Energy, 31 October 2026. Find out more and get your tickets at ausxsupercross.com.au/events/auckland/tickets/
Everything’s sweet babe
Whipped Cakery, previously based in Albany, has recently opened on Apollo Drive, Rosedale. These ladies will make your sweet dreams come true! They’re specialists in buttercream works of art, making bespoke cakes for birthdays, weddings and all sorts of occasions. Check out the cabinet full of sweet treats ready to go, and grab a very good coffee while you're at it. Don't forget to check out their vegan and gluten-free options too. Tuesday – Friday 7.15am –3pm, Saturday 9am – 1pm, 19 Apollo Drive, Rosedale. whippedcakery.co.nz
Heritage tour at The Vic
The Auckland Heritage Festival starts on 26 September and our oldest cinema is involved. The Victoria Theatre in Devonport has a history that dates back to 1912, the era of silent film; it is the oldest purpose-built cinema in the southern hemisphere and an art deco treasure. A wonderful opportunity for both film buffs and history fans, this tour of the cinema will focus on both film history and The Vic's heritage. Limited places so book in quick! Available at 10am on Saturday 26 September, Thursday 1 October, or Saturday 3 October. thevic.co.nz/movie/the-vic-devonport-a-history-of-film
Got a tenor voice?
Pōhutukawa Singers is a mixed voice (SATB) choir with a wide-ranging repertoire, currently rehearsing for its end of year concerts on Friday 27 November and Sunday 29 November under the expert guidance and tuition of talented music director, Esther Leefe. They are currently welcoming enquiries from any tenors and/or baritones who can also sing tenor parts. Previous choral singing experience or other relevant singing ability, along with a knowledge of written music would be helpful. They rehearse Monday nights at Pinehurst School, Bush Road, Albany. For further information please contact Geoff on 021 1706590 or email gcollinsnz@gmail.com
Youth sailing champions in action
Come down to Murrays Bay from 26–29 September to see New Zealand's top young sailors compete in the 2026 PredictWind New Zealand Youth Championships at Murrays Bay Sailing Club and you will see the next generation of top sailors in action. The regatta serves as the official selection trial for the 2026 NZL Sailing Foundation Youth Team, so it will be a hard-fought four days for the young sailors. Championship classes include 420, 29er, ILCA 6 and iQFOiL (8m and 7.3m), with Wingfoil and WASZP competing as invited classes. Good luck to all the competitors! Photo: Insight Media.
