Gummy No More is a brand new original play written and directed by local talent Amy Maclaine, and produced by the Mairangi Players. When Ruby calls Tom at Clean and Sparkly Tooth Fairy Services to pick up her sister’s tooth, she doesn’t realise that she’ll need to save Tom – and Tooth Fairy-dom – from [...]

‘Wonderfish and People of the Neighbourhood’ is a musical show on at the Masonic Tavern, Cnr Church Street and King Edward Parade, Devonport. This Friday 2nd of July, after great success last time the show was put on, the 6 piece band Wonderfish are putting on the “People of the Neighbourhood” show again. The show [...]

As part of the Matariki Festival, the exhibition ‘Te Po o Matariki’ will be on the Bruce Mason Centre Wall, in Takapuna, from Thursday 1st of July to Saturday 3rd of July. Don’t miss this three day exhibition! From 6.30pm onwards, Te Po O Matariki presents “Light in the Darkness”; in the spirit of maumaharatanga [...]

‘Winter Wednesdays Pre-School Play’ is a free event at Albany House, 575 Albany Highway, Albany. Every Wednesday except during school holidays, between 10.00am and 12.00noon, pre-schoolers can play together with each other. Parents can meanwhile relax and enjoy coffee and tea for 50 cents. All are welcome to Winter Wednesdays Pre-School Play with Wednesday 30th [...]

A look at Auckland city from the slopes of North Head this morning. Thanks to Goina of Aotearoa.co.nz.

An electrical fault is the likely cause of a major house fire at Northcote this morning. Fire crews were called to the address on Exmouth Rd just before 9am where the ground floor of a two storey house was well alight, Birkenhead station officer Shane Doughty said. He said that a top floor occupant noticed smoke [...]

Bring your dancing shoes to the Bolero Tapas Bar and Restaurant, 219 Don McKinnon Drive, Albany this Wednesday 30th of June, because Matecito Latin Dance Band are playing from 9.00pm to 11.00pm– no cover charge from 9.00pm! From 9.00pm the popular Matecito Latin Band will play the best of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Cumbia for [...]

This is the last chance for North Shore kids to take part in this winter’s Jumpin2it season! From 3.00pm to 4.30pm this Tuesday 29th of June at Birkdale North Primary School, kids can join in the free fun. Jumpin2it is all about helping North Shore kids to enjoy active and outdoor activities in a safe, [...]

Artrageous is the North Shore Libraries Secondary Schools Exhibition showcasing the many talents of the North Shore’s young people, featuring sculpture and 2D works. Artrageous is on at the Mairangi Arts Centre, 28 Hastings Road, Mairangi Bay, and opens this Tuesday 29th of June at 5.30pm. The Arts Centre is open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am [...]

The Devonport Folk Music Club meets most weeks at The Bunker, Mt Victoria, (Entrance from Kerr Street) Devonport. This week they meet on Monday 28th of June at 7.00pm for a Ukulele Jam, followed by a Club Night immediately after at 8.00pm. All singers, musicians, and raconteurs welcome. Entry costs $3.00 for members, $5.00 for [...]