http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/whatson/ There's a lot happening in North Shore City and our What's On guide covers the latest sports, culture and leisure events. en-nz Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:28:45 GMT actionline@northshorecity.govt.nz actionline@northshorecity.govt.nz http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16551/event/ MIOMO is a fun 10 day live-in course equipping all 17-24 year olds with life and work skills to become responsible, independent and successful adults. Outcomes include: great CV and communication skills to get the best job; money and time management; people skills to build healthy and sustainable relationships; how to develop yourself physically, emotionally and mentally; skills to successfully live away from home. On completion graduates have a "Buddy", a quality adult to walk alongside them for 90 days to help them achieve the goals they set on MIOMO. 2012-02-07-16551-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16303/event/ Local artists, Lucy Bucknall and Suza Lawrence will be exhibiting their latest works at the Auckland Botanical Gardens from October 9th in a bi-annual show with 30 New Zealand sculptors exhibiting. 2011-10-09-16303-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16393/event/ Start planning your entries for the competitions: giant pumpkin; sunflowers - largest seed head and best bloom; best scarecrow; best garden blooms; most unusual vegetable; wackiest vegetable (children); best dressed bicycle; baking competitions. Giant pumpkin and sunflower seeds on sale now from the Community House and Devonport Community Gardens. 2011-10-29-16393-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16276/event/ For all ages and abilities. Being held every Tuesday for 16 weeks plus bonus 17th week (20th March 2012) for charity - Can Teen. 2011-11-11-16276-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16244/event/ Located in Hurstmere Green, the Takapuna Beach BNZ Night Market will transform the unassuming hideaway seen during the day into a beautifully lit, bustling market place come dusk. The reserve will come to life every Thursday evening from September 8th until March 29th 2012. Not only will that perfect glass of wine, Camembert and a touch of French flair be found, but one-off fashions, jewellery and other little treasures from the Auckland art scene and an ever-changing range of other products, arts and crafts of the highest quality. 2011-09-08-16244-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16548/event/ Be part of an intergenerational gathering of people working to create positive change in their schools, families, communities, work places and in the places that we live. 2012-02-09-16548-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16625/event/ Circuits for all ages. Entrants receive number and time. Includes soft drink and spot prizes. 2012-02-09-16625-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16643/event/ Over 700 toys to rent: ride-ons, scooters, bikes, roller coasters, dress ups, Thomas the Tank Engine, building toys, puzzles and dolls houses. Toys for babies to primary school children. Check out the catalogue online. Two sessions per week. 2012-02-09-16643-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16633/event/ Join in for a day of inspiring, entertaining and thought provoking presentations from leading changemakers from around New Zealand. As well as great talks, films, live performances and intergenerational presentations there will be plenty of networking time to meet new people as well as catch up with old friends. So get a crew together, take a day out from work or study and come and get inspired about the positive change projects happening all around this beautiful country. 2012-02-10-16633-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16603/event/ Rock @ the Vic - hi there music fans, after much rumour (and just a little anticipation), we are proud to announce the first full back-line rock gig at The Vic in Devonport. The first Rock @ The Vic Show features Devonport's very own rockers "The Earlybirds" amping it up live at the place where it all started for them and other iconic local bands like "The Checks," "The Veils", and "The Naked and Famous". 2012-02-10-16603-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16616/event/ Donated items are greatly appreciated and can be left at the club from now on. On the day, the usual bargains are there to be had, ranging from furniture to books, china, plants, small electrical goods, tools, toys, etc. Plus a delicious range of homemade preserves and cakes. 2012-02-11-16616-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16646/event/ Over 700 toys to rent: ride-ons, scooters, bikes, roller coasters, dress ups, Thomas the Tank Engine, building toys, puzzles and dolls houses. Toys for babies to primary school children. Check out the catalogue online. Two sessions per week. 2012-02-11-16646-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16478/event/ 2012-02-12-16478-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16652/event/ Australia's virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues guitar. Welcome back. 2012-02-12-16652-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16592/event/ In2it provides opportunities for young people to be physically active during their unstructured leisure time. Free equipment, games, music and prizes. See our website for more information. 2012-02-12-16592-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16441/event/ Over the five session course, children learn surf safety skills, wading, duck diving and boogie boarding - so they can enjoy a day at the beach. Each session contains a theoretical education component, beach activities and surf life saving activities, and a water activity to introduce and develop new skills. Each activity is instructed by experienced Surf Lifeguards. 2012-02-12-16441-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16610/event/ Led by Max Maxwell and suitable for beginner ukulele players to develop their playing skills and understanding of the underlying theory. Fun environment. 2012-02-12-16610-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16618/event/ 2012-02-13-16618-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16653/event/ They are from the North East of England, great songs with fiddle accompaniment. 2012-02-13-16653-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/15825/event/ This club is looking for new members to join them at their friendly meetings held on the second Monday of each month. Regular guest speakers and demonstrators. Friendly meetings held on the second Monday of each month from February to November 2012. 2012-02-13-15825-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16595/event/ Are you new in town? We would love to meet you. A relaxed social and informative opportunity to meet people and find out more abour your new community. 2012-02-13-16595-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16582/event/ Every Tuesday evening until the 20th March inclusive. A good and fun way of exercising by running, swimming or paddling. For all ages. Check our website for details. 2012-02-14-16582-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16350/event/ Toddler time to play with big toys, be active outdoors, and make new friends. Bring a coffee and join us in our beautiful parks. Cancelled if raining. Parental supervision required. 2012-02-14-16350-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16606/event/ Led by Max Maxwell and suitable for ukulele players familiar with common sets of chords and strumming techniques and who would like to further develop their playing skills and understanding of the underlying theory. Fun environment. 2012-02-14-16606-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16521/event/ The North Harbour Triathlon Club Swim/Run Series is a well established community event that caters for all ages and levels of ability. Races take place at Takapuna Beach and consist of a sea swim followed by a beach run. Each week the swim/run distances vary and there is a short course for less confident swimmers. As well as offering the lowest prices for an event of this kind in Auckland the Club's sponsor, Orca, donates $500.00 of spot prizes every evening. Any profits are used to support coaching at the club. Full details are on the website. 2012-02-15-16521-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16446/event/ Over the five session course, children learn surf safety skills, wading, duck diving and boogie boarding - so they can enjoy a day at the beach. Each session contains a theoretical education component, beach activities and surf life saving activities, and a water activity to introduce and develop new skills. Each activity is instructed by experienced Surf Lifeguards. 2012-02-15-16446-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16416/event/ Be prepared to be entertained. 2012-02-16-16416-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16626/event/ Circuits for all ages. Entrants receive number and time. Includes soft drink and spot prizes. 2012-02-16-16626-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16425/event/ 2012-02-16-16425-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16645/event/ Over 700 toys to rent: ride-ons, scooters, bikes, roller coasters, dress ups, Thomas the Tank Engine, building toys, puzzles and dolls houses. Toys for babies to primary school children. Check out the catalogue online. Two sessions per week. 2012-02-16-16645-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16634/event/ Soup served afterwards. 2012-02-17-16634-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16668/event/ Highlife Entertainment is excited to announce that for this Sounds of Summer we have secured Space Ibiza front man, DJ/Producer Jonathan Ulysses. Now in its 13th year representing one of Ibiza's top super clubs, Jonathan Ulysses is one of the most energetic crowd pleasing DJs to ever take the stage. This will be the seventh Sounds of Summer at the Masonic Tavern and its set to be another Highlife event. For more details visit the website. 2012-02-18-16668-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16374/event/ The organisers of the iconic More FM Devonport Food, Wine & Music Festival are pleased to announce they have secured a new naming sponsor as well as a number of top New Zealand entertainers for the 2012 festival. Tickets can be purchased from Ticketek from the beginning of November with only limited door sales available for the Saturday of the festival. It will be a sell out. 2012-02-18-16374-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16259/event/ The Takapuna Beach Cup is a two day competitive outrigger race held on the 18th & 19th February 2012 on Takapuna Beach. How about joining us here in Takapuna to compete in New Zealand's premier outrigger canoe event. Since the inaugural event in 2007 the event has grown with over 500+ paddlers competing from New Zealand and overseas. With your participation the event will be an even bigger success in 2012 pitting the best of New Zealand's paddlers with crews from around the pacific. Takapuna Beach is the heart of Auckland's North Shore, an idyllic lifestyle location with cafes, bars, shops adjacent to the beach overlooking the Rangitoto Island. 2012-02-18-16259-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16648/event/ Over 700 toys to rent: ride-ons, scooters, bikes, roller coasters, dress ups, Thomas the Tank Engine, building toys, puzzles and dolls houses. Toys for babies to primary school children. Check out the catalogue online. Two sessions per week. 2012-02-18-16648-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16477/event/ 2012-02-19-16477-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16593/event/ In2it provides opportunities for young people to be physically active during their unstructured leisure time. Free equipment, games, music and prizes. See our website for more information. 2012-02-19-16593-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16442/event/ Over the five session course, children learn surf safety skills, wading, duck diving and boogie boarding - so they can enjoy a day at the beach. Each session contains a theoretical education component, beach activities and surf life saving activities, and a water activity to introduce and develop new skills. Each activity is instructed by experienced Surf Lifeguards. 2012-02-19-16442-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16611/event/ Led by Max Maxwell and suitable for beginner ukulele players to develop their playing skills and understanding of the underlying theory. Fun environment. 2012-02-19-16611-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16486/event/ 2012-02-19-16486-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16654/event/ A wonderful purveyor of great songs, old and new, accompanied on concertina and accordion. 2012-02-20-16654-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16583/event/ Every Tuesday evening until the 20th March inclusive. A good and fun way of exercising by running, swimming or paddling. For all ages. Check our website for details. 2012-02-21-16583-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16351/event/ Toddler time to play with big toys, be active outdoors, and make new friends. Bring a coffee and join us in our beautiful parks. Cancelled if raining. Parental supervision required. 2012-02-21-16351-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16607/event/ Led by Max Maxwell and suitable for ukulele players familiar with common sets of chords and strumming techniques and who would like to further develop their playing skills and understanding of the underlying theory. Fun environment. 2012-02-21-16607-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16663/event/ 2012-02-22-16663-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16620/event/ Children aged 5ish-11ish can have fun, have a go with long jump, high jump, running races and shot-put. Bring hat, water, and register upon arrival. Sausages sizzles. 2012-02-22-16620-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/16447/event/ Over the five session course, children learn surf safety skills, wading, duck diving and boogie boarding - so they can enjoy a day at the beach. Each session contains a theoretical education component, beach activities and surf life saving activities, and a water activity to introduce and develop new skills. Each activity is instructed by experienced Surf Lifeguards. 2012-02-22-16447-TNS