WHAT’S ON

Yoga and Zumba

Saturdays from 8-9am and 9-10am at Ormiston Primary School, Sundays, 10-11am at Botany Library.

The Botany and Flat Bush Ethnic Association organises yoga classes every Saturday at Ormiston Primary School led by Racheal Cooper. Learn to relax and be grounded as well as improve your balance, strength and fl exible. Zumba classes are also held at the Ormiston School Primary Hall from 9am-10am. It’s time to burn that cholesterol and get more energetic while you dancexercise the stress away. Free Yoga and Meditation classes led by Nalin Wiji are also held at Botany Library every Sunday, 10-11am.

Sensational 60s

July 26, 10am, Turanga Creek Vineyard, 133 Whitford Park Road, Whitford, and July 28, 10am and 2pm, Ellerslie Event Centre, 100 Ascot Ave, Ellerslie

Operatunity kept our spirits up during the darkest days of the pandemic with fantastic online performances. Now, this talented team returns to the stage. While we may need to wait a little longer for shows to resume locally, this swinging showcase of sixties’ hits will play at venues nationwide, including two not too far afi eld, in Whitford and Ellerslie. See www.operatunity.co.nz

A Place to Stand

Till July 24, Te Taunga Community Hub, Auckland Museum

Light Scuplture: Kohatu & The Sphere

Till July 24, Heard Park, Parnell

Auckland Museum celebrates the diverse communities by inviting them into a dedicated space to create their own exhibit. Visitors can experience a community’s story not through the museum’s interpretation, but through the eyes of the community itself. On now is A Place to Stand— Contemporary Indian Art in Aotearoa, curated by distinguished artists of Indian heritage in New Zealand, this collaborative show explores the question: What is contemporary New Zealand Indian art? It also features interactive elements, video interviews with the artists, and documentary fi lm. Free with Museum entry. Each July, Parnell hosts a mid-winter light sculpture at Heard Park with the goal of warming hearts, connecting friends and families to feel awe-inspired. This year’s light sculpture is Kohatu & The Sphere created by Fish Aberadi. Fish is a Hawke’s Bay artist working to enhance physical spaces and shift perspectives through the lens of his wood-based structures. The sphere in motion speaks directly to the underlying nature and order of the universe. Spheres in motion bend time, space and give us gravity. This piece seeks to replicate nature’s miraculous harmony that gave rise to consciousness.

PLEASE NOTE: information regarding times and dates of these events was correct at the time this issue went to print. However, due to the pandemic, events may be postponed or cancelled. In some cases, tickets may be limited or social distancing measures employed as appropriate. Readers are advised to check events online for updates.

Polish Pottery

July 14-31, Tue-Fri 10am-4pm & Sun 12pm-5pm. Closed Mon & Sat, Polish Heritage Trust Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick

Polish stoneware originated as folk art in the early part of the eighteenth century in the province of Silesia and has been a part of the Polish heritage. Hand-painted earthenware is found in Polish homes and fi ne porcelain has graced royal courts in Europe. Objects of Polish pottery can be viewed in the Polish Museum as part of the East Auckland Art Trail, Elemental Auckland Winter Festival. Museum entry by donation. Group visits by prior arrangement.

Matariki Festival

Friday, July 8 and 15, Stardome Observatory, 670 Manukau Road

Hosted by Auckland Council and iwi partner Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, the Matariki Festival is designed to entertain and educate Aucklanders with more than 100 events. Matariki on the Move is an exciting collaboration with Stardome. It will take audiences on a virtual journey to the Matariki constellation and will weave the visual experience with live music performed by contemporary Māori musicians. The fi nal pou event hosted by Tik Tok sensation Maaka Pohatu at Wynyard Quarter is Te Korakora (16 July). For further information, head to www.matarikifestival.org.nz

Working to create ‘Healthy & Happy Communities’ is Botany & Flatbush Ethnic Association Incorporated

ACTIVITIES AT BOTANY LIBRARY

Organised by Peter Young & Chao Yu.

Yoga and Meditation

Sunday: 10-11am Yoga & Meditation (free) class Led by Nalin Wiji Mob: 021 659 886

Community Talks on well being

July 10, August 14 and September 11 Organised by Peter Young Mob: 027 587 4888

Tai Chi class

Held on Monday 10:30-11:30am & Friday 11am-12:00pm Led by Eleanor Mak Mob: 021 294 8028

Community Talks on well being in Mandarin

July 7, August 28 & September 25 Contact Peter Young for more details – Mob: 027 587 4888

ACTIVITIES AT ORMISTON PRIMARY SCHOOL (Saturday only)

Yoga & Meditation 8-9am $25/10 lessons

Led by Rachael Cooper Mob: 021 129 2015

Evergreen Yoga & Meditation & regular Yoga & Tai Chi exercise till 12 noon. Two hours $30/10 weeks. One hour $20/10 weeks.

Contact Rachael Cooper Mob: 021 129 2015

Zumba class 9-10am, $25/10 weeks

Led by Alison – Mob: 022 642 8381

Cantonese Opera (3 weekends)

Led by Dianwei Li Mob: 0274 948 386

International Karaoke singing & performance, once a month by booking only.

Led by Jenny Ngai Mob: 022 076 2676

Chinse Mooncake Festival Multicultural Event September 10 from 3:30-7:30pm

Led by Fion Liang Mob: 021 957 358 & Sandy Weng Mob: 027 618 1668

UPCOMING EVENTS AT UXBRIDGE THEATRE

Cantonese Opera Singing Show July 24 and September 18, from 2-7pm, tea break from 4-4:20pm

Led by Dianwei Music Team, Mob: 0274 948 386

International Music & Dancing Karaoke Night July 24 & September 18, 7-9pm

Led by Chao Yu Mob: 021 810 116

WATCH OUT FOR OTHER UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:

• Youth Team – Yuxi Hu, Mob: 021 081 19001 • Gardening Team – Khushroo Master, Mob: 021 140 3096 • Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine wellbeing team –

Rui An, Mob: 021 280 0580 • Event Team – Fion Liang, Mob: 021 957 358

• Winter Planting Day at Mangemangeora Reserve,

Hayley Lane on June 18