An artist's impression of the new public space in Birkenhead.

Kaimataara ō Wai Manawa Opening Event

Sat 10am-12pm | Birkenhead Town Centre | FREE

Come along to the opening of a new lookout and public space in the heart of Birkenhead. Read more 

Fukuoka Day

Sat 10am-4pm | Auckland Town Hall, CBD | FREE

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the sister-city relationship between Auckland and Fukuoka with Japanese cultural displays, food stalls and more. Read more

Pick & Mix: Drums & Rhythm – Strike Percussion

Sat 10.30am-12.15pm – Aotea Centre, CBD | FREE 

Sat 3pm-4.45pm – Māngere Arts Centre | FREE

Sun 10.30am-12.15pm – Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna | FREE

A high-energy show from NZ’s most outstanding percussionists Strike, followed by a workshop. Read more 

Wesley Vintage Fair

Sat 9am-2pm | Wesley Community Centre, Mt Roskill | FREE

Find antique, vintage or vintage-inspired items from NZ and all over the world. Read more 

Discover the maths behind craft and the craft behind maths

Maths Craft Festival

Sat & Sun 10am-5pm | Auckland Museum | FREE 

Sculpture, drawing, knitwork and origami – discover the relationship between maths and craft while you learn new skills. Read more 

DOMINION MONARCH / Shaw, Savill and Albion Auckland Maritime Society Collection, New Zealand Maritime Museum

Merchant Navy Day

Sat 11am-3pm | NZ Maritime Museum | FREE 

Remember those who served and lost their lives in the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. Read more 

Auckland Town Hall Organ Concert

Sun 2pm-4pm | Auckland Town Hall, CBD | FREE 

Organist David Burchell will exploit the capabilities and colour of the Auckland Town Hall Organ. Read more 

Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu Exhibition: Visitors looking at Areta Wilkinson's work Bundle, 1999

Free exhibitions this weekend

• Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Home Front – Experiences of the First World War in NZ & Treaty of Waitangi Exhibit – Auckland Museum, Parnell
• The Walters Prize – Auckland Art Gallery, CBD 
• So Much There Is – Studio One, Ponsonby
• TRAITS – An Exhibition of Portraiture & Head Trips – An Exhibition by John Pusateri – Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson
• Yukihiro Taguchi: In Formation – Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery, Titirangi
• Creatures Exhibition – Re-cycle, Re-vamp & Re-create – West Coast Gallery, Piha
• Art Kaipara Members Exhibition – Art Centre, Helensville
• The Great Art Sale – Lake House Arts, Takapuna
• Escape Artists, Daphne Mason: 21st Century & Fairtrade: Stori Bilong Fairtrade – Depot Artspace, Devonport
• IN2ART Exhibition – Mairangi Arts Centre, Mairangi Bay
• New and Recent Works & The Artist as Prophet – Northart Gallery, Northcote
• Chantel Matthews-Perawiti – Bystander of Tomorrow – Nathan Homestead, Manurewa
• Two Parallel Solo Projects and a Sound Chapter – Māngere Arts Centre, Māngere
• Share/Cheat/Unite Exhibition – Te Tuhi, Pakuranga

Take a stroll to the end of Queen's Wharf.

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