What’s on

EMILY NEIGHBOURHOOD: Emily Place, Eden Crescent and surrounds

Community Initiatives - Join a group or start your own

  • SPECIAL EVENT Bokashi Compost Workshop

    NOTE DATE HAS CHANGED

    Wednesday 15 April 2026

    5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

    BOOKING REQUIRED

    Free Event (but koha welcome)

    UoA Bee Santuary

    19 Eden Cres. Auckland City Centre

    This beginner friendly workshop focuses on Bokashi composting, a simple low space system perfect for reducing green waste in apartment and inner-city living.

    For more information and to book your place, please visit:

    https://compostcollective.org.nz/events/uoa-bee-sanctuary-bokashi-composting-city-cetnre/

  • SPECIAL EVENT Balcony to Bay

    NOTE DATE HAS CHANGED

    Saturday 9th May

    12:30-3:00pm

    Free Event

    From rooftop pollinators to street‑tree birdlife, the city is full of surprising species and stories. Learn about the plants and wildlife living right outside your door and how you can help them thrive.

    Starting and finishing at Aaiotanga Space (22 Emily Place)

    For more information and to book your place, please visit: https://events.humanitix.com/balcony-to-bay

  • Book Club NEW GROUP

    Second Monday of each Month

    6:00-7:30pm

    Starting Monday 11th May

    NO BOOKING REQUIRED

    A place to share your favourites and to be introduced to new books .

    Contact us if you would like to join this group.

    22 Emily Place, Auckland City Centre

  • Tai Chi

    Thursday, 5:15pm–6pm.
    Every Thursday

    First Class for 2026 - 16th April

    BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

    Join our City Centre Neighbourhood Tai Chi crew!

    Register your interest and we will send you the enrollment link.

    22 Emily Place, Auckland City Centre

  • Crochet Club

    Tuesday, 3:30-5:00pm

    Every Tuesday unless cancelled

    NO BOOKING REQUIRED

    Beginner or experienced

    Spare hooks and wool are available to borrow

    Suggested Koha from $2 to $5

    22 Emily Place, Auckland City Centre

  • Big Sofa - Music at Emily Place

    Usually 2-5pm Saturdays

    Every Fortnight

    No Booking Required

    A welcoming space for budding musicians to spread their wings. All skill levels, ages, languages and instruments welcome, Whether you're a shower singer or a bedroom guitarist, you'll find your tribe here. No judgment, just an inclusive community fueled by a shared love for music.

  • Social Painting

    Social Painting

    Sunday, 2:00-5:00pm
    Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the Month

    BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

    A social group for beginners and those who love to paint.

    All Materials Provided

    Bring something to share for afternoon tea and suggested $10 koha for venue and materials

    22 Emily Place, Auckland City Centre

  • Walking Group

    Day, Times and Start Points Vary

    Usually leaves from 22 Emily Pl

    NO BOOKING REQUIRED

    Discover new places, keep fit and meet new people.

    Finish up at a cafe if you have time after

  • Zumba

    Saturday, 10:00- 10:45am
    Every Saturday unless cancelled

    NO BOOKING REQUIRED

    Just Turn Up for Fun and Fitness

    All Welcome No Talent of Exparience Required

    Suggested Koha from $2 to $5

    22 Emily Place, Auckland City Centre

  • Mahjong

    Mahjong

    Tuesday, 5:30-7:00pm
    Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month

    Classes start 3rd March

    NO BOOKING REQUIRED.

    Come and join us to play Mahjong. Any skill level welcome!

    Suggested Koha $5

    22 Emily Place, Auckland City Centre

  • Demystifying Devices (Cell Ph, Laptop etc)

    Join the next series by sending us an enquiry.

    Need help with your devices? Uploading your email? Is AI a mystery? Is your laptop spinning rainbows?

    No matter what your inquiry, big or small this group provides time to answer your questions. Usually held on a Friday morning, timing of this group can be adjusted to suit interested participants.

  • This spot could be yours!

    Enquire now about starting your own group.

    Big discounts are available on space hire for new community initiatives open to the public and focused on building community connections.

    Email: info@acommunity.nz


Social Gardening Network
Jul
1

Social Gardening Network

Time is TBD | Aaiotanga Community Space

Have your meeting here!

We have the perfect space for Apartment meetings and events. Book in via our venue page! Comfy couches and meeting chairs for up to 40 people. Projector and screen available.

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Local Music Jam!
Jul
1

Local Music Jam!

If you enjoy socialising through song and music we have an informal group that meets on a spontaneous basis to have a jam. RSVP to let us know if you are keen to join the next one.

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