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November 23rd, 2024
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Get ready for a delicious adventure through Takapuna’s newest culinary hotspots! This Walking Food Tour is back by popular demand and features 8 exciting restaurants that have opened in the last year. This tour is a passport-free adventure for your taste buds. Come hungry, bring friends, and join us for an unforgettable afternoon eating your way around the world—all in the heart of Takapuna! But get in QUICK! Tickets are limited, and they're flying out the door like hotcakes (or crepes 😉) - so get your tickets now, before they all go!
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November 23rd, 2024
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Explore the vibrant cocktail scene of Takapuna on this incredible self-guided Cocktail Trail! Whether you're a cocktail connoisseur or a group of friends looking for a fun afternoon out, the Urban Cocktail Trail is a guaranteed good time! Rally your friends together and start the afternoon with a bite to eat at your starting location before making your way around the trail to redeem your cocktail vouchers, choosing your favourites from the Signature Cocktail List! As a self-guided experience where you decide to stop and sip is completely up to you! Tickets won't last so purchase yours now and join us for an afternoon of cocktail goodness that will leave your taste buds tingling and your spirits soaring! VENUES + SIGNATURE COCKTAILS 🍹Burger Burger Ft. White Sangria - Little Darling Sauvignon Blanc + House-Made Peach Syrup + Lemon Juice + 42 Below Vodka + Soda Water + Slice of Orange 🍹Hops & Claret Ft. French 77 - St Germain Elderflower Liqueur + Lime Juice + Proscecco 🍹Nanam Eatery Ft. Coffee Mai Tai "Barako" - 12YO Rum + Zero Waste Orange Liqueur + Orgeat + Coffee "Barako" Liqueur 🍹Regatta Bar & Eatery Ft. Tommy’s Margarita - Tequila + Lime + Agave + Sea Salt 🍹Rosie's Ft. Slushy Marg (Mango or Strawberry) - Tequila + Triple Sec + Lime Juice + Sugar Syrup + Mango or Strawberry 🍹Taylors on Hurstmere Ft. Berry Mojito - Rum Co Berry Rum + Lime Juice + Lime Wedges + Mint + Sugar + Soda Water + Fresh Berries 🍹Tok Tok Ft. Lychee Rose Fizz - Bombay Sapphire Gin + Lychee + Italian Vermouth + Rose Lemonade + Citrus Visit the Event Website for all tickets and further information!
Read MoreNovember 24th, 2024 - November 24th, 2024
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
F1 fans - take advantage of one of the few races at a great viewing hour for New Zealand on Sunday 24th of November! We'll have full coverage of the Las Vegas Grand Prix from 6:30pm for lights out at 7pm. Tuck into a delicious dinner and enjoy a drink while you watch the fight for the last few championship points in the F1 season!
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November 29th, 2024 - December 1st, 2024
Welcome to Colony Cove! A luxury resort in a remote tropical location! We open our show to welcome the wealthy Dupont family to our hotel. But are they just there for a holiday? Or is there a more sinister reason for their trip? Follow the twists and turns of this crazy adventure as we unveil the dark secret behind this hotel and learn of the shameful history of how this hotel came to be controlled by the current management. We follow Gwen, the socially conscious daughter of Albert and Hillary Dupont, who is determined to build a better future. And as we uncover the real story of who really makes this hotel tick, we might just learn a little more about our own history and open our hearts to a path forward of equality and harmony.
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November 30th, 2024
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
It's that time of year again - we're getting ready to celebrate Christmas in Takapuna! 🎄 Taking place in Waiwharariki Anzac Square, the Takapuna Christmas Carnival will be a great day out for the whole family, including performances, kids entertainment and activities, games and more - as well as some wonderful boutique market stalls! Rumour has it, Santa will be paying us a visit throughout the day too! 🎅 We are thrilled to be working with the the team from Sunshine Events NZ to bring you a carefully curated, boutique and quality offering of craft, art, and stalls for this event – this is not the market to miss, so pop the date in your diary now ✅ Stay tuned for more details about entertainment and activities, to be announced closer to the time. 👩🏼🎤 - Performances, entertainment & bouncy castle in Waiwharariki Anzac Square 🛍️ - Market stalls along Hurstmere Road (road will be closed) and in the Waiwharariki Anzac Square 🏰 - Games and activities in Hurstmere Green (including the Christmas Tree and Santa's chair!) The Takapuna Christmas Festival is a completely FREE community event and has been paid for by the wonderful local businesses in Takapuna – so please make sure you support them and show your appreciation by dining with them, shopping with them and visiting them while you're here for the day! A big thank you to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for their continued support in this event! Need help choosing a meet up place for friends to see the event? The centre of the event is 38 Hurstmere where our Christmas Tree is 🎄 ALL STALLHOLDER ENQUIRIES: please email: markettakapuna@gmail.com.
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December 1st, 2024
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Enjoy beautiful carols and seasonal music in a fabulous high-tea setting; a perfect opportunity to spend time with friends and family before the busy end-of-year season! Due to popular demand, we are holding two High Tea events back-to-back this year: 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m at the Tindall Auditorium, Rosmini College. Tickets are $55.00 per person and $62.00 per person with special dietary restrictions or you can also book a table of 6 with a group discount for $325.00. This has been a sell-out event for the past two years, so get in quick as ticket sales will close on 24th November or earlier if sold out! Head to our website: www.luminatavoices.org
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December 1st, 2024 - December 22nd, 2024
Tim Bray Theatre Company presents: The Santa Claus Show ‘24 By Tim Bray Songs by Christine White Get Ready to Sleigh with Santa’s Play The Tim Bray Theatre Company is delighted to present the 20th season of our beloved family favourite… The Santa Claus Show. Since its debut in 1991, this merry tale has become New Zealand’s best-selling Christmas production! Ho ho ho – off we go! Join our hero Kelly on an epic adventure, dashing through the snow, and laughing all the way to the North Pole. Along the way, you’ll find yourself singing, giggling, and embarking on a magical journey as Kelly learns the true sentiment of Christmas. Bring along your little elves (and even some big ones) for a truly entertaining Christmas show that will fill your souls with jolly holiday cheer. “This is a hugely enjoyable, well-acted and produced show, guaranteed to get you in the mood for Christmas.” – Jodi Yeats, Stuff
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December 2nd, 2024
100% fun 100% African 100% joy Cirque Africa is produced and directed by ‘Papa Africa’ aka Winston Ruddle, the director who brought us the HIT BROADWAY SHOW CIRQUE MOTHER AFRICA. Cirque Africa is coming to New Zealand in 2024 with a brand new show featuring the very best talent from across Africa. Audiences will be fully immersed in traditional African culture while witnessing a hand picked world-renowned African troupe. Ranging from acrobats to dancers, musicians to contortionists masterfully performing in this energetic two hour spectacle. Rhythmic, colourful, energetic and awe-inspiring. Cirque Africa artists have performed to over 2 million people worldwide and are guaranteed to captivate audiences young and old by combining the best of contortion, acrobatics, traditional dance, live music, pan spinning, hand balancing and so much more. “Extraordinary talent. The performers bring so much energy and joy to the crowd” Glam Adelaide “Cirque Africa is fresh, funky, bold, fun and challenges your imagination like no other show.” Broadway World You won’t want to miss this uniquely vibrant performance.
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December 6th, 2024 - December 7th, 2024
Australia’s greatest Magician COSENTINO is coming to New Zealand with his spectacular new show DECENNIUM - The Greatest Hits Tour. A true entertainment trailblazer, Cosentino was the first Australian magician to have his own TV shows. He has written, produced & starred in 8 highly successful prime-time specials, which have now been broadcast in over 40 countries and seen by over 500 million people. Cosentino is Australia’s most successful magician, illusionist and escape artist having been recognised as “the most dominant figure currently in Australian entertainment”, he is now quickly becoming a giant on the world stage.
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