What’s on in New Zealand? October 2015

◄ September ~ October 2015 ~ November ►

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New Zealand National Gymsports Championships

1Arboria LuminariumBar Crawl

Casual BasketballMaroon 5 ChristchurchNational Gymsports Championships

2

Adult Swim

Vanderfield DJ’s

National Gymsports Championships

3

SURF TRIP

Maroon 5

National Gymsports Championships

New Zealand vs Georgia (rugby)

4

Maroon 5

National Gymsports Championships

5 6

Pizza Night

Pop Panic

Jazz Auckland

7

Singer Song Writer Night

Student Night

8

Bar Crawl

Casual Basketball

9 10

Mount Eden Craft Market

Annual Night of Laughs

New Zealand vs Tonga (rugby)

11 12 13

Pizza Night

Pop Panic

Jazz Auckland

14

Singer Song Writer Night

Student Night

Russel Brand

15

Bar Crawl

Casual Basketball

Boxing: Jospeh Parker v Kali Meehan

16

KISS

LUSA Garden Party

17

SURF TRIP

Boyz 2 men

18 19

Neil Diamond

20

Pizza Night

Pop Panic

Jazz Auckland

21

Singer Song Writer Night

Student Night

22

Bar Crawl

Casual Basketball

23

Queenstown Jazzfest

Laura Marling

24

Queenstown Jazzfest

25

Queenstown Jazzfest

26

Queenstown Jazzfest

Mission Bay Art & Craft Market

Soulfest

27

Pizza Night

Pop Panic

28

Singer Song Writer Night

Student Night

29

Bar Crawl

Casual Basketball

30 31

Halloween Themed Party

Market Queenstown

Bar CrawlWhen? Every Thursday (First one in October, 1 October!)Where? Starts at the Fat Camel bar, Fort street, Auckland

Auckland’s original & largest Frenzi Bar Crawl. The Bar Crawl starts every Thursday at 8 pm at the Fat Camel bar – 38 Fort street – and goes to 4 amazing bars (included the camel bar). You get a free drink at every bar and can join the games at the bar, team ME Promotions gives over $1000 of top travel prizes away at the bar crawl.

Opening hoursThe Bar crawl starts at 8pm at the Fat Camel. Don’t forget to bring your Passport, New Zealand licence or 18+ Card!!!

Vanderfield Dj’sWhen? Friday 2nd, 9th, 16th 23 OctoberWhere? Bowl and Jack, 15 Opawa Rd, Christchurch City

Visit http://djvanderfield.com/ for more information about this amazing event!

Casual BasketballWhen? Every Tuesday and Thursday Where? YMCA Auckland City, 149 Greys Avenue, Auckland

Didn’t move for a long time? Time for a nice exercise? Go on a Tuesday or a Thursday to the YMCA at Greys Avenue and turn up for a casual Basketball game or short hoops. You don’t have to book a hoop, just turn up for some fun!

Opening hoursEvery Tuesday and Thursday 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm The price of joining the Basketball is $5.00

Auckland Art GalleryWhen? Every day of the week Where? Corner Kitchener and Wellesley Streets, Auckland

Auckland Art Gallery is a cultural leader in Aotearoa New Zealand. The Gallery’s purpose to be a creative catalyst for art and ideas. It offers 35 exhibition’s spaces over three levels, the Gallery is the largest art museum in Aotearoa New Zealand. Its collection and loan collection, currently almost 16.000 works, include major holdings of New Zealand historic, modern and contemporary art. Best of all, the Art Gallery is free to visit. When the weather isn’t that good? Go out to the Art Gallery and explore the largest art musuem!

Opening hoursMonday till Sunday 10:00 – 17:00

Visit http://www.aucklandartgallery.com/ if you want more information about the Art Gallery.

Rugby World Cup 2015When? 18 September – 1 NovemberWhere? London

It is World Cup Time! The proud of New Zealand is going to London to win the World Cup for the third time in their History. – New Zealand won the World Cup in 1987 and 2011 – It is hard to visit the World Cup because it is in London. But you can see the All Blacks in every bar in New Zealand. The matches are at midnight in New Zealand, but the bars gets the opportunity to stay open till midnight. Visit one of the matches in the bar and support the All Blacks to the third World Cup victory!

In October is the rest of the world cup group stage, still didn’t see a rugby game in the bar? Visit http://static.stuff.co.nz/files/RWCwallchart.pdf to see when and which games are on!

Adult Swim

When? Friday 2 OctoberWhere? 101 Clyde Road, Auckland, Velvet Gypsy

80’s and Beyond! Ft. Dj VanDeBelle, great music performs by this amazing artists. Many special drink specials and an awesome atmosphere! A monthly event, every first Friday of the month!

Opening hours: 7:00pm – 12:00 am.

Best part of this amazing party?? It is free !!

Maroon 5When? 1 October When? 3&4 OctoberWhere? Horncastle Arena, Christchurch Where? Vector Arena Auckland

Capturing their first of three Grammy Awards as “Best New Artist” of 2005 and going on to sell more than 23 million albums and 109 million singles worldwide, Maroon 5’s releases have gone Gold and Platinum in more than 35 countries.

Maroon 5 has sold nearly 150.000 albums (that is 10-times platinum !!!) and more than 280.000 singles in New Zealand! And seven of those singles hitting the RIANZ top 10 including a massive number 1 record with the singles ‘Payphone’, ‘one more night’ and ‘Moves like Jagger’.

Special guest on all the shows is the Swedish trio, “Dirty Loops”, the band’s big break came when their version of Lady Gaga’s single ‘Just Dance’ became an overnight viral sensation. Up and coming Australian singer-songwriter, Conrad Sewell will also open all of Maroon 5 New Zealand concerts this October, performing ahead of Dirty Loops.

For ticket information visit www.livenation.co.nz

Pizza Night

When? Every Tuesday Where? 16 Fort street, Auckland, Fort Street Union

$1.00 for a slice of pizza? You should go there! Visit Fort Street Union on every Tuesday at 8pm and you will taste delicious pizza for a ridiculous price. Enjoy the good vibes from the DJ’s and have a great time at Fort Street.

Opening hoursThe pizza night starts at 8pm

Pop PanicWhen? Every TuesdayWhere? Cassette Nine, Vulcan Lane, Auckland

You finished your pizza but you don’t want to go home yet? It is time for Cassette Nine! The party goes on in the Cassette Nine whit other good DJ’s! And that’s not all.. The organisation of Pop Panic gives everyone who arrives between 9:00-9:30 pm a free gift! From 9:30 pm is the Riff Raffle going to start! The Riff Raffle means a lot of games with lots of prizes, for $1500 in prizes!!

Opening hoursThe Cassette Nine opens at 16:00 pm, but if you arrival between 9-9:30 pm you will get a free gift!The Riff Raffle starts at 9:30pm

Singer Song Writer NightWhen? Every WednesdayWhere? The Clare inn, 274-278 Dominion Road, Auckland

The Clare Inn is a great example of an Irish Bar and the real Irish atmosphere and a genuine welcome! On every Wednesday organise The Clare Inn an Singer Song Writer Night. This means a lot of unknown artists who are going to perform their own songs! Visit The Clare Inn and maybe you will be the first person who has seen the new Ed Sheeran!

Together with the Singer Song Writer Night organises The Clare Inn more great events –Darts Night, Poker Night and a lot more live entertainment- that are free to visit. Go to http://www.theclareinn.com/news.php and see what’s on every week!

Opening hours Singer Song writer NightEvery Wednesday 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Student nightWhen? Every Wednesday

Where? Basement Bar, 21-23 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington

Tick Tock it’s drinks o’Clock Student night every Wednesday! Because you study, work way too much, it’s time to take a break. (Or it is just time for a drink ;)). Come down at the basement bar and enjoy the $4 house drinks all night long!

What more could you want? $5 Jager Bombs?? All night long.. only in the Basement Bar!! DJ Vantu will complete your night from 10pm, he make your moves feel right, every Wednesday!!

Opening hours: Wed 7 October 6:00pm – 4:00amWed 14 October 6:00pm – 4:00amWed 21 October 6:00pm – 4:00am

Ticket information:Free entrance!!

Mount Eden Craft MarketWhen? 10 October Where? Mt Eden Village Centre, 2 Ngaurohoe Street Corner Mt Eden rd, Auckland

Visit the Mount Eden Craft Market for a great range of unique and original crafts lovingly hand-made in New Zealand by our expert crafters. They have soy candles, jewellery, knitwear, felt accessories, colourful hats, wooden toys and games, colourful origami, greetings cards, merino baby wear etc.

Opening hours: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Visit http://www.mtedenvillagecentre.co.nz/event/mt-eden-village-craft-market-6/ for more information about the Market.

Annual night of LaughsWhen? 10 OctoberWhere? Queenstown Memorial Centre, 1 Memorial Street, Queenstown

Queenstown primary School presents the first Annual Night of Laughs fundraiser. Guaranteed to give belly rumbling laughs, a great fun night out! Headlined by the multi-award winning Ben Hurley (from TV3’s 7 days), with MC Justine Smith, supported by to up and coming act Nick Gibb and The Rock FM’s Tom Furniss.

A lot of top acts in one place!! For tickets availability call Emma van Tuyl, the organiser of the event. Phone: 03 442 9120.

Russell Brand When? 14th October

Where? Vector Arena, Auckland

Russel Brand return to New Zealand in October 2015, with his brand new show Trew World Order, superstar comedian Russel Brand has been hailed as ‘the most exciting comedian of his generation’ by time out magazine.

Described by the Telegraph as ‘the most talented stand-up comedian to emerge in Britain so far this decade’.

Ticket information: B Reserve: $89.90A Reserve: $110.90Premium: $129.90

National GymSports Championships 2015 New Zealand When? 30th September – 4th October Where? The Trusts Arena, 65-67 Central Park Dr, Auckland

This September and especially October, 930 athletes from across New Zealand will descend on the Trusts Arena to compete for the title of National Champion. Come and witness the elegance, strength, energy and precision of the country’s top athletes across all five Gymsports codes- Rhythmic Gymnastics, Men’s Artistic Gymnastics, Women’s Artistic Gymnastics, Aerobics and Trampoline.

For the first time, all senior international finals for the five codes will be held simultaneously on the evening of Saturday 3 October in what is going to be a truly magnificent display of New Zealand’s gymsports talent. This is your opportunity to see the best athletes of New Zealand. The atmosphere will be electric.

For ticket information visit http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2015/2015-new-zealand-national-gymsports-championships/auckland/henderson/tickets

For more information about the event visit http://www.gymsportsnz.com/page/2015_nz_national_gymsports_championships.html

Opening hours: Thursday 1 October 8:30am – 10:00pm

Friday 2 October 7:50am – 8:00pmSaturday 3 October 8:30 am – 9:30pmSunday 4 October 7:30am – 2:00 pm

Joseph Parker vs Kali Meehan BoxingWhen? 15 October Where? The Trusts Arena, Auckland

Parker vs Meehan is on! This going to be the biggest boxing bout ever staged in Auckland and certainly the biggest bout staged in this country since 2009. Politicking has been put to one side with New Zealand heavyweight sensation Joseph Parker and Super 8 champion Kali Meehan terms need to fight over 12 rounds in what will be a monster bout at Trusts Arena in Auckland on Thursday October 15.

For information about the tickets, visit http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2015/joseph-parker-kali-meehan/auckland/henderson/tickets

Kiss !When? October 16th Where? Vector Arena

Are you ready for one of the greatest bands in Rock and Roll history returning to New Zealand after seven years?

Ready for a stage production called ‘The Spider’, moved by 38 computer controlled winches, featuring 220 automated lights weighing in at 43.000 kgs, incorporating 900 pieces of pyrotechnics and powered by 400.000 watts of sound?

Kiss who is famous because of their timeless this like ‘Rock’n’Roll All nite’, ‘I was Made For Loving You’, ‘Detroit Rock City’, ‘Love Gun’, ‘Should it out loud’, ‘Lick It Up’and ‘God Gave Rock’n’Roll to you’.

Kiss is celebrating their 40th anniversary with their world tour. Their new album to celebrate 40 years of Rock ‘N Roll is available.

Visit http://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/event/24004E71F03E1AFE for information about the tickets.

Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgbJo5fuFMo for the top 10 songs of KISS.

LUSA Garden PartyWhen? Friday October 16th Where? Lincoln University, Cnr Ellesmere Junction Road & Springs Road, Lincoln.

Celebrate the end of 2015 lectures in style with Lincoln University’s largest and most awaited event of the year; Garden Party 2015!

There are some awesome free activities, free BBQ’s and non-alcoholic drinks as well as some wicked performers including; Cam Scott – NZ Male Country Music Artist of the Year Assembly Required – Lincoln’s favourite band Jody Direen – NZ Female Country Music Artist of the YearAs well as one of NZ’s favourite bands – The Black Seeds!

R18 event – NO ID NO ENTRY, gates close at 12:00 pm, one way door policy operational 10am-4pm.

General admission $42.00.

For more information visit http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2015/lusa-garden-party/lincoln?utm_campaign=also-visited-events&utm_medium=click-through&utm_source=2015%2Fmums-the-word-big-birthday-bash%2Fauckland Jazz AucklandWhen? Tuesday October 6th, 13th, 20th

Where? The Esplanada Hotel, 1 Victoria road, Devonport

Jazz Auckland is a great opportunity to listen to some amazing Jazz in a great place. The Esplanada hotel is located on Devonport. It is also a great opportunity to visit Devonport before or after the Jazz. Go to the top of Victoria Mountain and have a great view of the skyline of Auckland with the Pacific Ocean between it.

The Jazz starts at 6:30 pm and finish at 9:30 pm. The Admission is free, you can just walk in the Hotel.

Queenstown JazzFest 2015When? October 23rd – October 26th Where? Queenstown

The 38th edition of the Queenstown Jazzfest promises to deliver an exciting four days of live musical entertainment. The festival has grown for humble beginnings back in 1978 to become one of Queenstown’s most popular music events. Featuring world class musicians from throughout the country and around the globe.

The festival organisers are currently planning a stunning line-up of international, national and local artists who will showcase their talents across all genres of jazz. The festival delivers a unique experience for all to enjoy with an extensive range of free events around the Wakatipu District on our community stages and at official JazzFest venues across town. There’ll also be outstanding dinner shows for your dining and listening pleasure and some fantastic concert events that will appeal to all ages.

There will be over 40 different free events and ticketed concerts on the programme.

Visit http://www.queenstownjazzfest.co.nz/ for more information about the event and for the programme of all the concerts.

Mission Bay Art & Craft MarketWhen? Monday October 26th

Where? Selwyn Reserve 48-56 Dr, Auckland

Something for everyone this Labour Day at the Mission Bar Art & Craft Market. Over the past 20 years the Mission Bay Art and Craft Market has been a feature on the Auckland Market Scene. This Labour Day, the park around the famous Mission Bay fountain on Tamaki drive will be covered in stalls selling art, crafts and gourmet food products.

The market is free to join.

Queenstown MarketWhen? October 24th, 31Where? Remarkables red Barn, Remarkables Park, Hawthorne Drive

Entering the sixth season of Remarkables market. It is a very popular breakfast and lunch destination for the local community and visitors alike. With spectacular 360 degree views of the remarkable Mountains and surrounding landscapes, the Market provides a comfortable and relaxed environment where visitors are encouraged to spend time enjoying the ambience.

Halloween themed Party When? October 31Where? 7 Sale street, Auckland

It is Halloween, so it is time for a massive Halloween Party! There is only rule, you must be dressed to impress the Halloween judges. No costume is no entry. Normal dressed persons are prohibited and will not be permitted to the exclusive area.

The restrictions are R20, the general admission is $10.00.

The party starts at 9:00 pm and will finish at 2:00 am.

INTERNeX and Surf the Elements Surf TripWhen? October 3rd, 17th Where? Pick up point 9:30 am at Nomads Auckland

Always wanted to learn how to surf? This is the perfect opportunity! INTERNeX organizes some amazing Surf Trips together with Surf the Elements tours, with many extras. And Surf the elements make a special price for INTERNeX! The first trip is on October 3th, with many more to follow.

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