What’s on ...

8 NZ heavyweight title boxing match, Long vs Leutele, Parāoa Brewing Co, Stanmore Bay, 5pm. Tickets from Eventfinda. Door sales $60, Corporate tables available.

8 Ōrewa Beach sandcastle competition, registration from 12.30pm. Building from 1pm to 3pm, with prizegiving at 3.30pm. Free to enter and open to everyone from novices to experienced sculptors. Or just come along to look at the creations. A $500 prize for the experienced team and $250 for novice team.

12 Sharon Blow, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Rd, Whangaparāoa, 7pm-9pm. Free entry

12 Hazards of Human Spaceflight to Mars talk, with Dr Chris Benton, Whangaparāoa Library, 10.30am-11.30am. Free of charge, but bookings essential as numbers limited. Book at http://bit.ly/428kuLj, see library front desk, or contact Chloe, ph 021 189 1890.

14 Shirley Bassey Tribute by Barbie Davidson, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Rd, Whangaparāoa, 7pm-10.30pm. Entry $5 for non-RSA members, free for RSA members.

14 Skate lesson and Roller Disco, Stanmore Bay Pool & Leisure Centre, Stanmore Bay, starting 4.30pm. Cost is $10 for a lesson, $10 for the disco and $5 skate hire. (see story p16)

14 Foot soak workshop, Whangaparāoa Library, 10am-11am. How to make a foot soak with simple ingredients and no waste. Recipes to create simple beauty products at home. Book https://bit.ly/3TiSpN6

15 Boulevard Arts Fiesta, Ōrewa Boulevard, 11am-6pm. Full day of market stalls, creativity and art, food trucks, entertainment, rides and more.

15 Heartbeat, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Rd, Whangaparāoa, 7pm-10.30pm. Entry $5 for non-RSA members, free for RSA members.

15 Gutter Kitties Bingo and Quiz Night fundraiser, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Maximum 8 per table, $15 per ticket. Raffles, auction and prizes. Info: fundraising@gutterkitties.co.nz

16 Andrew Crozier, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Rd, Whangaparāoa, 4pm-7pm. Free entry.

16 EcoFête, Otanerua Reserve, 19-21 Otanerua Rd, Hatfields Beach, 10am12pm. Part of the EcoFest.org.nz programme. Guided nature walks, learn about ecological restoration, predator control, pest plant management and home composting, and meet local conservation heroes, including Hector the conservation dog. Info: https://fb.me/e/UucOOAeA

16 Eco Expo, Whangaparāoa Library, Main Street, Whangaparāoa, 10.30am-1.30pm. Part of Eco Festival Month. Stalls and information inside and outside the library. All welcome – for more info, visit the library. (see story p20)

18 Make your own T Shirt Bags, Whangaparāoa Library, Main Street, Whangaparāoa, 10.30am. BYO t-shirt and be shown how to upcycle it into a shopping bag.

22 Laughs in the ‘Burbs’, Ōrewa Community Centre, 368 Ōrewa, 7.30pm10.30pm. Top comedy line up, headlined by David Correos. Tickets from Eventfinda.

22 Gerry Lee, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Rd, Whangaparāoa, 7pm-10.30pm. $5 for non-RSA members.

22 Food Truck Collective comes to Manly Park, Laurence St, Manly, 5pm9pm. Street food, music and entertainment, craft beer pop-up bar.

22 Earth Day Eco-friendly Electronic Party, Parāoa Brewing Co., Whangaparāoa, 8pm. Electronica. Tickets from Eventfinda.

23 Gulf Harbour Yacht Club Boat Bits & Car Boot all-sorts sale, Gulf Harbour Marina, 9am. Bring ‘n’ Buy, sell your unwanted belongings, $10 p/car boot. Info/bookings, ph 424 2118 or email admin@ghyc.co.nz

6 Co-governance public meeting, Te Herenga Waka o Ōrewa marae, 2A Blue Gum Ave, Silverdale (near Wade Hotel), 9.30am start. Registration essential www.teherengawakaoorewa.co.nz/ (see story p1)

6 White Chapel Jak Endless Summer Tour, Parāoa Brewing Co.,719A Whangaparāoa Road, 7pm–11pm. Tickets from Eventfinda.

6 Keavin Greaves Family Trio, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Rd, Whangaparāoa,7pm-10.30pm. Pre-sales $12 (non-RSA members), $10 (RSA members). Door sales $15.

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