Time to go green!
There are so many ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle. At the Go Green Expo, you can connect with the best New Zealand eco-friendly brands, whether it’s health and wellness, beauty and skincare, or home décor, building and renovations. As for food and beverages, there are lots here to try, be it dairy-free, gluten-free, organic, plant-based, vegan or vegetarian.
Sat 16 – Sun 17 May, 9am - 4pm, Eventfinda Stadium, North Shore gogreenexpo.co.nz/location/auckland
The best bits of Chopper
If you like your stand-up comedy with a bit of bite, and your life advice to be straight up with some spicy expletives, then you can’t miss seeing Heath Franklin as his famous alter ego, Chopper, when he comes to the Bruce Mason Centre this month. The show Gold is a celebration of 20 years of the best bits of Chopper.
Sat 16 May, 6.30pm, Bruce Mason Centre comedyfestival.co.nz/find-a-show/heath-franklins-chopper-gold/
Art at high speed
Art Battle is the world’s biggest live painting competition, where 12 artists battle it out, and the audience determines the winner. All artwork will go up for sale at a silent auction afterwards, so you could go home with something beautiful at a great price. There are also spot prizes and giveaways. It’s free to attend, but register first so you can vote and bid.
Thurs 7 May, doors open 6pm. Devonport Ferry Terminal – 1 Queens Parade, Devonport artbattle.com/events/ab4086-auckland/
Exercising with bubs
Are you a new mum wanting a supportive environment to get back into fitness? Mum and Bub Fitness run affordable indoor and outdoor fitness classes for pregnant women and mums in Glenfield and Takapuna. Bring along your baby or toddler to watch or participate. Workouts are designed for pregnancy and postnatal recovery with resistance training, gentle cardio and bodyweight exercises. Check their Facebook page or IG for upcoming dates. mumandbubfitness.co.nz @mumandbubfitness
Looking after our best friends
Come and meet The Dog Rescue Project at Smales Farm Market on Mother's Day. They’re an Auckland dog rescue that not only rehabilitates and rehomes dogs, but also works with owners of neglected dogs, providing them with the knowledge and tools to give their dogs good homes and good lives.
Sunday 10 May, 9am–2pm, Smales Farm, Takapuna thedogrescueproject.org.nz @thedogrescueproject
Date night at Agnes
Agnes is the new café, bistro and wine bar in the beautiful old building on the corner of Hinemoa Street and Rugby Road. It has a stylish fit-out and a classic bistro menu, making it perfect for a date night or a catch-up with friends for a few wines!
Sun – Tues: 8am to 3pm, Wed – Sat: 8am to 10pm. 98 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead, agnes.co.nz
The craftiest market
Recently appearing on Urban List’s list of the craftiest markets in Auckland is our own Long Bay Village Market, held on the fourth Sunday of each month. The market takes place in the village piazza next to New World and across Glenvar Ridge Road onto the green field. A vibrant array of arts, crafts, fashion, jewellery and homewares will greet you, as well as food stalls and treats.
Sun 24 May, 9am–2pm, Glenvar Ridge Road @longbayvillagemarket
Stretch and strengthen
New to Birkenhead, Studio Pilates International has a 40-minute reformer workout for you, whatever your age or fitness level. The exercises are designed by physiotherapists to increase your strength, muscle tone, posture and overall fitness. Book an intro class to get started.
1/10 Birkenhead Ave studiopilates.com
