WHAT'S ON

OCTOBER 2020

EXPOS, FESTIVALS & EXHIBITIONS

A Year in Aotearoa

Now – March 2021, New Zealand Maritime Museum, Cnr Quay and Hobson Streets, Auckland City Featuring images from NZ Geographic Photographer of the Year competition, this exhibition showcases the remarkable work (taken from throughout the country) by some of New Zealand’s most talented photographers. See www.maritimemuseum.co.nz/ whats-on/exhibitions.

Foxiest Devil – exhibition

Now – October 11, Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm & Sun 12-5pm, Polish Heritage Trust Museum, 125 Elliot Street, Howick Showcasing the fascinating story of spymaster Ron Jeffery who, with the help of the Polish resistance, outwitted the Gestapo during the Second World War, this exhibition is running as part of the wider Auckland Heritage Festival. See www.polishheritage. co.nz (or search Polish-HeritageTrust-Museum at www.facebook. com) for more information about this and other events at Polish Heritage Trust Museum. Entry to the museum by donation. A Year in Aotearoa

The Bucklands at Highwic – a guided tour

October 10, 2-3pm, 40 Gillies Avenue, Epsom Home to the family from whom Bucklands Beach gained its name for 116 years, historic Highwic still houses their legacy. Featuring artefacts recently unearthed at the property, this guided tour (part of the Auckland Heritage Festival) focuses on the history of one of Auckland’s founding families. More information accessible via www. heritage.org.nz/places/places-tovisit/auckland-region/highwic.

Winetopia

October 30-31, times vary, Shed 10, 89 Quay Street, Queens Wharf, Auckland City An event based on the notion that we should raise a glass to the contents of those glasses themselves now and then, Winetopia is an exploration of viticulture but also is expected to offer visitors the chance to delight in a wide range of food and entertainment too. See www. winetopia.co.nz/wtauckland for details.

ARTS

Artweek Auckland

October 10-18, various locations, Winetopia

PLEASE NOTE: Information regarding times & 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

Auckland measures employed as appropriate. From its city centre to the Back on the Boards Readers are advised to check suburbs, Auckland is about events online for updates. to showcase the work of a wide range of artists during this annual festival. Galleries (including Pakuranga’s Te Tuhi) and other venues will join forces to celebrate creativity in many forms. Lloyd Drive, Lloyd Elsmore Park, For more information, including Pakuranga a full programme of events, visit A stag night prank could lead to www.artweekauckland.co.nz. a fate worse than death, as this play is set to prove. Can Detective Franklin Arts Trail Roy Grace solve the mysterious October 24-26 (Labour Weekend), disappearance of a soon-to-bevarious locations married man before he’s eternally This annual event showcases buried? See www.hlt.org.nz/ a wide range of artwork at whats-on/events-calendar/deadstudios and galleries throughout simple for details. eastern and southern Auckland – from Maraetai and Clevedon Automatic 80s LIVE to the Awhitu Peninsula – with October 17, doors open 8pm, demonstrations and workshops 33 Mount Eden Road, Eden Terrace also on offer at some stops. For From new romantic and new wave details visit www.franklinartstrail. to punk, funk and (not so much) co.nz, and for a sneak peek at jazz, the 1980s was an electric some of the artists/stops involved, age for music. Covering some of see page 16. the greatest hits (and misses?) of the decade, Automatic 80s MUSIC, will take us journey through the MUSICALS & THEATRE age of ‘synthplicity’. See www. powerstation.net.nz/shows/ automatic-80s-oct-2020 for details.

Dead Simple

Now – October 17, times vary, Howick Little Theatre, 1 Sir

Swallow the Fly

October 21-24, times vary, Howick Little Theatre, 1 Sir Lloyd Drive,

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Greedy Cat

Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga The home that Jack’s mother ‘built’ is set to be destroyed by her uncontrollable hoarding. However, while we can all get rid of things that may come between us, our choices and their consequences can prove to be obstacles that can never be overcome, as this play seeks to examine. Visit www.hlt. org.nz/whats-on/events-calendar/ swallow-the-fly.

Semele

October 29 – November 6, times vary, Holy Trinity Cathedral, 446 Parnell Road, Parnell Set in the inspiring surrounds of Holy Trinity Cathedral, NZ Opera is expected to be in fine voice during a performance featuring one of Handel’s most divine works about the loves and lives of immortals. More information at www.nzopera. com/whats-on.

FAMILY FUN

Greedy Cat

October 13-16, Mangere Arts Centre, Cnr Bader Dr and Orly Ave, Mangere & November 3-5, Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Gt Sth Rd, Manukau Adults may have fond ‘memories’ of people dressed as felines on stage but, thanks to this show, children can too! Based on books by renowned children’s author, Joy Cowley, this stage adaptation follows the adventures of a curious cat and his quirky friends. See www.timbrayproductions.org.nz/ greedy-cat for details.

SPORT

North Island Ice Skating Championships

October 9-11, times vary, Paradice Ice Skating, 490 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany This event sees top skaters from across the North Island showcase their skills. Visit or www.nzifsa. org.nz/competitions or Auckland Ice Figure Skating Club’s Facebook page for more information.

E-EVENTS

The Great Auckland Duck Race

October 18, 10-11am, www. theaucklandduckrace.com or www. facebook.com/GreatAKLDDuckRace Ducking for cover as we shelter from rain may have been a common enough practice in 2020 but it can’t hold a good race back! This year this fun-filled fundraiser will be shown online as ducks (ordered in advance) will be shown racing down the rapids at Vector Wero Whitewater Park.

INSPIRATIONAL speaker

Mitchell Pham’s harrowing journey from Vietnam to New Zealand as a young refugee, his subsequent trials and his transition into a successful and awardwinning businessman and mentor, devoted family man and exemplary New Zealand citizen recently screened as part of the television series, I Am.

Now, Mitchell, whose phenomenal achievements have left audiences gasping, will address the Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay this month and, in light of his inspirational story, the club is opening the event to the public.

With a 6.30pm start on Wednesday, October 14 at the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club, tickets cost $47.50 inclusive of a buffet dinner.

Mitchell, who has close connections with east Auckland – his wife Karen grew up in Beachlands and he has family members living in Half Moon Bay – is particularly remembered by Whitford local and Half Moon Bay Rotary member Michelle Godsiff.

Michelle was part of the Air New Zealand crew which flew Mitchell and other refugees to New Zealand in the mid 1980’s to start their new life here after spending two years in an Indonesian refugee camp.

“To hear Mitchell’s story is both astonishing and stirring,’ she says. “For this reason we welcome members of the public to hear him speak but be mindful, bookings are essential”

To book text 021 0357297 or email michelle.godsiff@ gmail.com

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