Events

Our cultural events help you get to know your local ethnic communities better, and in doing so, promote understanding and acceptance of our differences.

26

JUN
2025

Panama Road School

Join us for a Cultural Experience Bus Trip to the Panama Road School.

  • 26 June 2026. 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. Entry Free.
  • Mount Wellington

20

FEB
2025

Ihumatao Marae

Join us for a Cultural Experience Bus Trip to Ihumatao Marae. The day will include a welcome ceremony, morning tea, a talk about the Marae, a walk to Kaitiaki Village, lunch, reflection, and a closing session.

  • Thursday 20 February 2025. 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Entry Free.
  • Māngere

22

AUG
2023

SAMA Mosque

Join us for a Cultural Trip to visit the SAMA Mosque and Sikh Temple. The trip will offer an opportunity to learn about different faiths and cultures, with lunch provided. Please bring your own drink and scarf, and be prepared to remove your shoes before entering the mosque and temple.

  • 22 August 2023, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
  • SAMA Mosque

10

AUG
2023

Polish Museum and Howick Historical Village

Join us for a free bus trip on Thursday, 10 August, visiting the Polish Museum and Howick Historical Village. Pick-up and drop-off will be at St Mark’s Catholic Mission Parish. Lunch will be provided, and participants are asked to bring their own drinks.

  • 10 August 2023, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
  • Polish Museum
  • Howick Historical Village

23

MAY
2023

South Auckland Mosque and Tzu Chi Foundation

Join us for a visit to the South Auckland Mosque in Otahuhu and the Tzu Chi Foundation in East Tamaki. The trip will provide an opportunity to learn about local faith and community organisations, with a vegetarian lunch included and pick-up and drop-off at Otara Music Arts Centre.

  • 23 May 2023, 9:45 am – 1:45 pm
  • South Auckland Mosque – Otahuhu
  • Tzu Chi Foundation

08

MAY
2023

South Auckland Mosque and Tzu Chi Foundation

Join us for a free Ei Katu workshop at Clover Park Community Hall in Ōtara. Learn how to make a traditional flower headdress, with free materials, entertainment, refreshments, and a special demonstration on making Chinese knots. All are welcome.

  • 22 April 2023, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Clover Park Community Hall

19

APR
2023

Otahuhu Mosque and Onehunga Recycling Centre

Join us for a Community Service and Cultural Tour visiting the mosque at Otahuhu and the Onehunga Recycling Centre. The trip will combine cultural learning with community awareness, with a light lunch provided and pick-up and drop-off at Te Oro, 98 Line Road.

  • 19 April 2023, 9:45 am – 2:00 pm
  • Otahuhu Mosque
  • Onehunga Recycling Centre

09

APR
2022

Over The Moon

Working in cooperation with Arts Out East, the event is an artistic showcase of how different cultures see the moon. There will be various forms of artwork including music, crafts, dances, paintings and more. Activities are suitable for all ages and families are welcome.

  • Saturday 9 April 2022, 4 – 8 pm
  • Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts, Pakuranga

02

APR
2022

The World of Culture

Round the World – an event to introduce the community to various cultures through themed information stalls, centre stage interactive programmes, cultural food and a quiz.

  • 2 April 2022 10 am – 1 pm. Entry Free.
  • Papatoetoe 

18

MAR
2022

The World of Culture

Round the World – an event to introduce the community to various cultures through themed information stalls, centre stage interactive programmes, cultural food and a quiz.

  • 18 March 2022, 10 am – 12:30 pm.  Entry Free.
  • Otara 

09

OCT
2021

The Power of Women's Voices

The Zonta Club of East Auckland invites local organisations to The Power of Women’s Voices, a community forum focused on supporting women and girls. The event will recognise the work being done across East Auckland, explore current needs in the community, and discuss the support organisations may need to sustain their work.

  • 9 October 2021, 9 am – 1:00 pm. Entry Free.
  • Te Tuhi, Pakuranga 

26

MAR
2021

Cultural Tour

Join us for a Cultural Tour on Friday, 26 March 2021, visiting the Polish Museum, All Saints Anglican Church, Barry Curtis Park, and Fo Guang Shan Temple. The day will offer opportunities to learn about different cultures, faiths, and local history, with pick-up and drop-off at Ormiston Junior College.

  • 26 March 2021, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm. Entry Free.
  • Polish Mueseum, Howick
  • Fo Guang Shan