Upcoming Dates & Events

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
Sword Fighting Inspired by
New Zealands Greatest Showman
Our "Henry Hayward"

STROLLING  Village Streets 12 noon
(Mokoia rd, Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Streets)


Sunday 11 October


FREE SWORD  SHOW 1.30 pm  Kaimataara Lookout 35 Birkenhead Ave, 
1.50 PM HAVE A GO AT SWORD FIGHTING WORKSHOP!
KAIMATAARA LOOKOUT 35 Birkenhead Ave,
Birkenhead Village

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
Archery Inspired by
New Zealands Greatest Showman
Our "Henry Hayward"

STROLLING  Village Streets 12 noon
(Mokoia rd, Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Streets)


Sunday 11 October


FREE ARCHERY  SHOW 12.10 pm  Birkenhead Library
12.30 PM HAVE A GO AT ARCHERY WORKSHOP!
NELL FISHER RESERVE

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
A Circus Inspired by
New Zealands Greatest Showman
Our "Henry Hayward"


Friday 9th October

CIRCUS STROLLING  Village Streets 11am - 11.45 pm
(Mokoia rd, Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Streets)


Friday 9th October


CIRCUS SHOW 12.10 pm  Birkenhead Library
NELL FISHER RESERVE

Bookings essential contact Teri Bonner 09 4868559
e;teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Please note that while we have planned for Level 1 conditions, should there be any changes to this, we would have to adjust our programme to meet current regulations.  We ask that you scan the Library QR code on entry.  Please ensure your children have washed their hands and keep a safe distance from anyone outside their bubble.  Thank you for your cooperation.  We look forward to seeing you!

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
A Circus Inspired by
New Zealands Greatest Showman
Our "Henry Hayward"


CIRCUS WORKSHOP 
Have a go !
This is your chance to have a go! This workshop is an opportunity for you and the family to try your hand. Let our circus entertainers guide
you through some of the acts of the Circus.  Juggling, balancing learning some of tricks of the Circus. Bookings are essential!

Friday 9th October
12.30pm-1.30pm


Birkenhead Library
NELL FISHER RESERVE

Bookings essential contact Teri Bonner 09 4868559
e;teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Please note that while we have planned for Level 1 conditions, should there be any changes to this, we would have to adjust our programme to meet current regulations.  We ask that you scan the Library QR code on entry.  Please ensure your children have washed their hands and keep a safe distance from anyone outside their bubble.  Thank you for your cooperation.  We look forward to seeing you!

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS



BIRKENHEAD ViILLAGE & LIBRARY PRESENTS 
FREE DAILY SCREENINGS 

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

Wed 7, Thurs 8, Fri 9, Sun 11 Oct
2-4pm


Bookings Essential
Phone 09 4868095
bkhwrk@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

PRESENTED BY OUR FRIENDS AT BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY

Please note that while we have planned for Level 1 conditions, should there be any changes to this, we would have to adjust our programme to meet current regulations.  We ask that you scan the Library QR code on entry.  Please ensure your children have washed their hands and keep a safe distance from anyone outside their bubble.  Thank you for your cooperation.  We look forward to seeing you!
 

FREE EVENING EVENTS



BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
JP A Circus Entertainer Inspired by
New Zealands Greatest Showman
Our "Henry Hayward"



Friday 9th October
6 pm-8 pm



Strolling Village Streets Birkenhead Ave & Hinemoa Street
BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
A HERITAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL Inspired
New Zealands Greatest Showman
Our "Henry Hayward"

Fri 9th, Sat 10th  October
11am - 1pm Strolling Village Streets
(Mokoia rd, Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Streets)

HERITAGE JAZZ SONGBOOK
FEATURING :SONGS OF THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

Birkenhead Village

 

FREE DAY TIME EVENTS



BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY PRESENTS:
THE LOST ART OF HERITAGE QUILLS

Make your very own Hogwards Style Paper and quill at our fabulous Birkenhead Library.


Wednesday 30 Sept
11am-12pm

Bookings Essential 09 4868095
bkhwrk@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz



Please note that while we have planned for Level 1 conditions, should there be any changes to this, we would have to adjust our programme to meet current regulations.  We ask that you scan the Library QR code on entry.  Please ensure your children have washed their hands and keep a safe distance from anyone outside their bubble.  Thank you for your cooperation.  We look forward to seeing you!

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
JP Circus Entertainer Inspired by
New Zealands Greatest Showman
Our "Henry Hayward"


Saturday 10th October
11am - 1 pm Strolling Village Streets & Highbury Corner
(Mokoia rd, Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Streets)



Birkenhead Village

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
Auckland's Great Magician
Alan Watson

Monday - Friday
28 September - Friday 2 October
5 Shows Daily
11.30 am  Daily

Highbury Mall 

Please note that while we have planned for Level 1 conditions, should there be any changes to this, we would have to adjust our programme to meet current regulations.  We ask that you scan the Highbury QR code on entry.  Please ensure your children have washed their hands and keep a safe distance from anyone outside their bubble.  Thank you for your cooperation.  We look forward to seeing you!

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
A HERITAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL Inspired
New Zealands Greatest Showman
Our "Henry Hayward"

Thurs 8th, Fri 9th, Sat 10th, Sun 11th October
11am - 1pm Strolling Village Streets
(Mokoia rd, Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Streets)


JAZZ TRIO "THE STROLLING TONES"
AMERICAN SONGBOOK

Birkenhead Village

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
FASHION THROUGHTHE AGES

INSPIRED BY THE JAZZ ERA
ENJOY YOUR BROWSING TO LIVE JAZZ FROM 12-2 in the VILLAGE

Saturday 10th October
The ATTIC SHOP STREET FASHIONSHOW
12.30-1pm
1.30pm-2pm

Styled by Natalia

STREET FASHION SHOW START POINT
THE ATTIC SHOP
27 Mokoia Rd

MID POINT HIGHBURY CORNER

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE
 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
A HERITAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL Inspired
New Zealands Greatest Showman
Our "Henry Hayward"

Sun 11th  October
11am - 2pm 

NELL FISHER RESERVE
BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY

HERITAGE JAZZ  SONGBOOK FINALE
JAZZ TRIO

Birkenhead Village
Bookings essential contact Teri Bonner 09 4868559
e;teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
THE OP SHOP HOP

INSPIRED BY THE JAZZ ERA
ENJOY YOUR BROWSING TO LIVE JAZZ FROM 11-2 in the VILLAGE

Saturday 10th October
11am - 2pm

Discover collectibles galore in Highbury's selection of 8 Op Shops:
Attic Shop, The Collective, Dollar Dealers, Hospice, IHC, Nic Nac Shack, SPCA, Salvation Army

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE
 

FREE EVENING EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
A HERITAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL Inspired
New Zealands Greatest Showman
Our "Henry Hayward"

Thurs 8th, Fri 9th,Sat 10th, Sun 11th October
6 - 8pm Strolling Village Streets
(Mokoia rd, Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Streets)


JAZZ TRIO "THE LINDSAY MEECH QUARTET"
DIXIELAND JAZZ 

Birkenhead Village

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
VINTAGE CARS & JAZZ 

INSPIRED BY THE JAZZ ERA

Discover the stories of our historic Highbury corner through vintage cars and jazz of the Art Deco Ara.

Enjoy the  sounds of historic jazz as you experience what it was like at this unique time in our development as a commercial township.

Vintage Cars sponsored by North Island Model A Ford Club

Sunday 10th October
VINTAGE CAR DISPLAYS & JAZZ
11.00 - 2.00 pm
NELL FISHER RESERVE
Birkenhead Library

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE

Bookings essential contact Teri Bonner 09 4868559
e;teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
 

DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
AUDREYS HIGHBURY HERITAGE HIGH TEA

A Delicious High Tea featuring cupcakes, cucumber sandwiches,baby scones & cream & more.

Saturday 10th October Only
Bookings Essential


$36
Bookings contact Audrey 021 0540922
Store Beulah 
27 Mokoia Road 


BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE

Serving Devonshire Teas 26 September - 11 October
Tea for one $9.50
Tea for Two $18.50
 

EVENING EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
BIRKENHEAD BREWING PRESENTS

HERITAGE INSPIRED FARE
PORK, PUHA & POTATOES

Thurs 8th - Sun 11 Oct
4pm- 8,30pm

Experience the fusion of Maori and european flavours in a traditional pork and puha meal accompanied by local beer. A finale strawberry dessert to celebrate Birkenhead Strawberry fields of days gone by.

$35
Bookings contact Steve Simms 09 320 5055
e;info@bbc.kiwi


BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE
 

DAY TIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
ANCIENT STORIES   OF KAIMATAARA 
 

Enjoy discovering our ‘village with a view'. Kaimataara ō Wai Manawa is a historical lookout of special significance to local Māori.

The vista from the lookout was also painted by one of New Zealand's most important artists, Charles Blomfield.

Let us guide you to this historically significant hilltop location to enjoy the view!

Presented by: Birkenhead Heritage Society and Birkenhead Town Centre Association Inc

Thurs 8th  Oct
10.30 am- 12.00pm


Bookings essential contact Teri Bonner 09 4868559
e;teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz


Bought to you by the Birkenhead Heritage Society and Birkenhead Town Centre Association

DAY TIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
THE WALK OF THE LIVING DEAD

Birkenhead was coined by our forefathers Aucklands most healthful marine suburb.

By 1913 Birkenhead was home to some of Auckland's most ecletic and colourful characters. Their mysterious stories to be revealed during this tour.  

In 1921 Clement Wragge wrote to Henry Hawkins;
"I who has travelled in all the six divisions of the world choose to settle in God's own Country and picked the shores of Little Shoat Bay- the sweetest nook in all Maoriland - for my home" I am grateful to those who attend my lectures. Some people think I am crazy, but I am as stable as Jupiter.

Wed 7th  Oct
10.30 am- 12.00pm


Bookings essential contact Teri Bonner 09 4868559
e;teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz


Bought to you by the Birkenhead Heritage Society and Birkenhead Town Centre Association
 

DAY TIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
TALK THE WALK: Sweet Treasures of the Original Sugar Workers.

Sweet stories of Birkenheads unique sugar refining heritage and New Zealands only sugar town village.
Let our guide help you discover the hidden architectural treasures found in the hills surrounding the site of our original sugar town and learn about their unique stories from churches to cottages.


By 1913 Birkenhead was home to some of Auckland's most ecletic and colourful  characters Their mysterious stories to be revealed during this tour.  


Thurs 8th  Oct
10.30 am- 12.00pm

Bookings essential contact Teri Bonner 09 4868559
e;teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz


Bought to you by the Birkenhead Heritage Society and Birkenhead Town Centre Association

DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
SHORE TALES WITH DAVID VERRAN


Wednesday 30 September
10.30am- 12pm




BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY
BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE
 

DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:

A sweet discovery

Birkenhead Library helps to preserve the story of Chelsea Sugar Refinery by holding its company archives.

Perhaps you would like to use this resource to help tell your own story? Its faster and easier to do some quick genealogical research. Simply come into the library and browse our indexed staff cards, if you find something sweet, let us know and we can scan a copy back to you.

Presented by: Auckland Libraries

Saturday 26 September-Sunday 11 October Mon-Fri: 9am-5:30pm Sat-Sun: 10am-4:30pm

BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY
BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE

DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
INTRODUCING KURA 

Saturday 26 September-Sunday 11 October Mon-Fri: 9am-5:30pm Sat-Sun: 10am-4:30pm

BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY
BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE

SPRINGTIME SONG IN THE VILLAGE 
SEPTEMBER 



ITs Cherry Blossom time in Birkenhead Village.



FRIDAY EVENING  Solo 4 Sept 5.30-7.30
SATURDAY Daytime Duo 11-1 Paul Town Treweek & Fred Baker
SATURDAY Evening  Duo 5 Sept 5.30-7.30 Paul Town TreWeek & Fred
SUNDAY Daytime Duo 6 Sept 11-1 Milo & Fred

FRIDAY Day Solo 11 Sept  11-1pm Fred
SATURDAY Day Duo 12 Sept  11-1 Milo & Fred
SUNDAY Evening Duo 13 Sept 5.30-.7.30pm Milo & Fred 

FRIDAY Day Solo 18 Sept  11-1 Fred
SATURDAY Day time Duo 19 Sept  PaulTown Treweek & Fred 11-1pm
SUNDAY Evening 20 Sept 5,.30-7.30 m Milo & Fred 

FRIDAY Solo Evening 25 Sept 5.30pm-7.30pm Fred Baker 3
SATURDAY Evening  Duo 26 Sept Paul Treweek & Fred Baker 5.30-7.30 pm
SUNDAY  Day Duo 27 Sept 11-1  Paul Treweek & Fred Baker



Come catch a September Springtime song in the Village.
This month music every weekend for you to enjoy!
 

FOOD  (CONTACTLESS CALL FIRST TO CONFIRM )
Abruzzo  Alex 4194202 contactless order avail from 5pm
Ala Turca Authentic Turkish Taste, Haci 4809999 contactless order avail
Art of Thai 
Bakers Delight, Michel 4190456
Blitza, Lee 4805006 Pizza & Pasta Takeaway Menu contactless order avail
Birkenhead Brewing Company - BBC, Steve 320 5055
Bloom Cupcakes, Ann Margaret 9506775
Bittersweet, Henry 020 40179603 contactless order available
Bungalo, Chris 480 2819
Dutch Delight (NZ), Wilhem 4181390 contactless order available
Casual Foodie, Chris 4806625 contactless order available 
Chef Rasa Sayang David 4199788 contactles order available
Coo Japanese Kitchen Aiko 4195140 contactless order available
Countdown  ph 4802921  https://www.countdown.co.nz/  open till 8am-9pm
Flying Horse Takeaways 4192373
Fresh & Save Birkenhead , Mr Fan 4198591 open till 6pm
Golden Phoenix  4806806
Hong Kong Chinese 4801168
The Cheesecake Shop NZ Vicky 4192715 contactless order available
The Curry Master, Harry 4807211 contactless order & pickup available
JOSES Cantina, Jose 2186162  Takeaway  From Friday14 August
Kebab Serai, Saied 4195650 contactless order available.
K's Curry, 4802592
Little Miss Saigon, Amy 2130681 contactless order available
Generositycoffee, Rachel 022 20663606 contactless order available
Hayashi Japanese, Lee 021 1640810
Highbury Butcher, Grant 4809526  Meat Available again Tuesday18 August.
The Bottle-O Highbury, Darren
Mulan, James 4802806 contactless order Tues -Sun available 
Noodle Canteen 4198628
Primrose Thai 4180555
Royal Spice, Gurdeep 4800525
Sagar Indian Restaurant,Jakesh 4185019
Sals Pizza, Birkenhead, Uri 480 7257 contactless order available
Young's Bakery, Christine  419 1688 (on holiday 10-22 August)
Tasty Tiny Thai Om 027 4264244
Thai Yum Wendy 021 02318061
The Gelato Workshop, Winnie 4180188
The Junction Eatery, Chris 4808111
Trigo Bakeshop, Jun 4191829 Contactless order available
OTT patisserie, Chris 418 1880 (open Sat 15 August)
Pizza Hut Birkenhead, 0800 838383 contactless order available
Youngs Bakery Christine 4191688 (on hol 12-22 August
Yummy Korean Kim 4182004 Contactless order available
Your Cafe Tommy 4182095

Essential Services Non Food
Life Pharmacy Conrad 480 7001 fax for scripts 4807817 Open till 6pm
Unichem Pharmacy Steve 4807418 Open till 5.30pm

Auto Super Shoppe Shane 480 9272
Birkenhead Medical Centre 419 1636 open till 6pm
Birkenhead Family Medical 480 7204  open till 5pm

Birkenhead Superette Harshal 4180231 open till 9pm
Highbury Diary  Ellen 4801979 Open till 9pm
Liquor spot Mike 4803940
Liquorland Darren 44804480
Yarntons Bruce 418 4011

F

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM
Village Treasure Hunt 2020
From Wednesday 8th July- Saturday  18th July
Note Gelato Workshop opens at 2pm each day during Winter

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Funtastical Pirate Photo Booth
Designed & Created by the Wonderful Kat Matich
of Balloon Decor with a Twist Fame


Birkenhead Library
Mon 6th July - Saturday 18th July

Library Opening Times

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

 

Trixie Fairy  Magic (Fairy full of mischief & Magic) A Village Fav!
Childrens Entertainer of the Year Award 2017*

Performance Times
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road Cafes
Wed 8th July
Fri 10th July
Sat 11th July
Wed 15th July
11am-1pm

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

 

Harry Potter & Philosophers Stone (PG)

Performance Times

Mon 6th July
Thurs 9th July

2pm-4pm

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Street Fairies & Pirates &  THE Magic of Balloons
Performance Times

Wednesday 8th July
Thursday  9th Juy
Friday 10th July
Saturday 11th July
Wednesday 15th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Street Fairies & Pirates &  THE Magic of Balloons
Performance Times

Wednesday 8th July
Thursday  9th Juy
Friday 10th July
Saturday 11th July
Wednesday 15th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Street Fairies & Pirates &  THE Magic of Balloons
Performance Times

Wednesday 8th July
Thursday  9th Juy
Friday 10th July
Saturday 11th July
Wednesday 15th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

 

Harry Potter & Chamber of Secrets (PG)

Performance Times

Tuesday 7th  July


2pm-4pm

 

 FREE DAYTIME LIVE SAX EVENTS


Fabulous Fred Baker
Mellow Winter Sax

Thurs 9th July 
Fri 10th July
Frid 17th July
11-1 pm
Birkenhead Village

A Friday Swinging Jazz Sax Sizzle of Live Music
for Village Retailers , Businesses and Customers.







 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
 

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Street Fairies & Pirates &  THE Magic of Balloons
Performance Times

Wednesday 8th July
Thursday  9th Juy
Friday 10th July
Saturday 11th July
Wednesday 15th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Laurabelle The Fantasy Facepainter
Performance Time

Kaimataara O Wai Manawa (35 Birkenhead Ave) Fine Weather
Birkenhead Library (Wet Weather )
Friday 10th July
11am-1pm

 

VILLAGE VIBE

Birkenhead Village Introduces Gypsy Jazz Muscians 
   "Mid Winter Mello"
 .... Milo & Fred ...

Melt into Mello Winter Afternoons with Brunch music
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo

Sun 12 July 5.30-7.30 pm
Sat 18 July 11-1 am

Session gigs start 
Kaimataara O Wai Manawa the new public space & lookout in the New space &1 hr at historic Highbury Corner.

Come listen be engaged in the Village Vibe. It's worth the trip!
 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

A Very Special Appearance by "Zappas the Wizard" In Village 
Performance Time

Strolling Village Streets & Cafes
Saturday 11th July & Sunday 12th July
11am-1pm
Zappa may pop up magically at other times during our Mischief & Mayhem theme!

Zappas was the Award Winning Entry in the Global Las Vegas Bling Bling Jam
Awards in 2019.
Designed & Created by our very own Kat Matich locally of Balloon Decor with a Twist!   We are very priveleged to have this magical creation in the Village this year usually Kat is jetting offshore to compete globally in these prestigious awards. Silver Lining Village! Silver Lining!
 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Fitness Mayhem from Fitness Republic
"Beat your Dear old Dad"

Pirates will sailing into little Shoal bay, anchoring their pirate ship and making his way up to the Lookout to "Best the Village Dads" and test their fitness on the Rowing Boats!  Event sponsored by Fitness Republic, 12 Birkenhead Ave

Performance Times:
Saturday 11th July
Kaimataara o Wai Manawa 37 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Village
11am-2pm

(Wet weather Fitness Republic Reception 12 Birkenhead Ave , up the gang plank to Level 1 from the Road)

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

 

Cat in the Hat "Knows a lot about that" (cartoon )

Performance Times

Mon 13th July, Tues 14th July, Thurs 16th July


2pm-3.3pm

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Cat in the Hat 

Cat n the Hat will be visiting the Village bringing with him his special "kind of Mayhem" on this cold cold day! 

Performance Times:
Monday 13th July
Kaimataara o Wai Manawa 37 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Village
11am-12pm

(If in typical Cat n the Hat Style its a wet wet wet day Raincheck performance will be in the  Library)

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Highbry Mall Birkenhead Village

Fairies & Pirates School Holiday Fun

Tuesday14 - Friday 17 July

Calling all fairies & pirates! We’d be delighted for you to join us at our magical mid-winter craft sessions from Tuesday 14 July – Friday 17 July 10.30am – 1.30pm daily.

We’ll be making Frozen inspired wands, pirate flags, clay ornaments and more. Visit us in the room next to Mr Bagels Cafe AND go in the draw to win a $50 Paper Plus Highbury Gift Voucher when you visit our craft room. The winner will be drawn Monday 20 July 2020.

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Rawcus the Rowdy Pirate Performance

Rawcus  will be sailing into little Shoal bay, anchoring his pirate ship and making his way up to the Lookout to see what he can sea sea sea! 

Performance Times:
Thursday 16th July
Kaimataara o Wai Manawa 37 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Village
11am-12pm

(Wet weather Raincheck Library)

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Spike Bones

Spike Bones will be crawling into the Village to entertain the kids. 

Performance Times:
Friday 10th July
Saturday 11th July
Roaming Streets Birkenhead Village
11am-1pm

(Wet weather Highbury Mall)

FREE EVENING EVENTS
EARLY BIRD SPECIALS 5-7
VILLAGE VIBE


MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Trixie Magic
Award Winning : Variety Artist Winner for Childrens Entertainer of the Year 2017

Performance Times
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road Restaurants
Friday 10th July
5-7pm

 

FREE EVENING EVENTS
EARLY BIRD SPECIALS 5-7
VILLAGE VIBE


MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Frenchie The Pryotechnic Pirate
Award Winning :  Entertainer of the Year 

Performance Times
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road Restaurants
Saturday 11`th July
5-7pm
Thursday 16th July
5-7 pm

 

FREE EVENING EVENTS
EARLY BIRD SPECIALS 5-7
VILLAGE VIBE


MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Gypsy Violin Duo
Award Winning : Variety Artist  Entertainer of the Year 2017

Performance Times
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road Restaurants
Saturday 11th July
11.00- 1pm
Saturday 18th July
5.30 -7.30pm

 

FREE EVENING EVENTS
EARLY BIRD SPECIALS 5-7
VILLAGE VIBE


MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Gypsy Solo Sax
FRED BAKER III

Performance Times
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road Restaurants
Thursday 9th July
5.30-7.30pm
Friday 10th July
5.00 -7.pm
Thursday 16th July
5.30-7.30pm
Friday 17th July
5.30 -7.30pm
 

FREE EVENING
EARLY BIRD EVENTS 5-7 pm
VILLAGE VIBE

Birkenhead Village Introduces  the "Magical Balloon Twister"

 .... International Award Winning "Kat"  Winner of "INTERNATIONAL BLING BLING JAM  AWARDS . 2017, 2018,2019



Sun 12th July 5-7 pm

Strolling Village Restaurants Birkenhead Ave, Upper Hinemoa &
Mokoia Road

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE BARBERS AT THE CUTTING EDGE
FRIDAY 15th, SATURDAY 16th, SUNDAY 17th MAY VILLAGE HOURS

 

Birkenhead Village Barbers cutting edge of New Zealand

Village Barbers will opening Hours Friday 15th, Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th

Mustafa The Happy Barber
55 Birkenhead Ave
ph 4809460
Fri Sat Sun 7am -7pm

Bob - Bob the Barber
80 Mokioa rd
4801881
7 DAYS Mon- Sun 7.30am-8pm

Boss the Barber
64 Mokoia road
4182439
Fri Sat Sun 8am-6pm

The Barbershop Co
Tomi & The Team
1 Birkenhead Ave
4800253 mobile
Fri 8am - 6pm
Sat and Sun 9am-4 pm

The Gents Barber Shop
73 Birkenhead Ave
2826944
Opens 8am-6pm

The Corner Barbershop
Stephanie & the Team
6 Birkenhead Ave
Fri 8.30am- 5pm Sat 8.30-4 Sun 10-3

Karl - B & M Barbers
202 Hinemoa street
2186427
Fri 9.00am - 5,30
Sat Sun 9am-5pm

FOOD
Ala Turca Authentic Turkish Taste, Haci 4809999
Art of Thai 
Bakers Delight, Michel 4190456
Blitza, Lee 4805006
Birkenhead Brewing Company - BBC, Steve 320 5055
Bloom Cupcakes, Ann Margaret 9506775
Bittersweet, Henry 020 40179603
Bungalo, Chris 480 2819
Dutch Delight (NZ), Wilhem 4181390
Casual Foodie, Chris 4806625
Chef Rasa Sayang David 4199788
Coo Japanese Kitchen Aiko 4195140
Flying Horse Takeaways 4192373
Fresh & Save Birkenhead , Mr Fan 4198591
Golden Phoenix  4806806
Hong Kong Chinese 4801168
The Cheesecake Shop NZ Vicky 4192715
The Curry Master, Harry 4807211
JOSES Cantina, Jose 2186162
Kebab Serai, Saied 4195650
K's Curry, 4802592
Little Miss Saigon, Amy 2130681
Generositycoffee, Rachel 021 660969
Hayashi Japanese, Lee 021 1640810
Highbury Butcher, Grant 4809526
The Bottle-O Highbury, Darren
Mulan, James 4802806
Noodle Canteen 4198628
Primrose Thai 4180555
Royal Spice, Gurdeep 4800525
Sagar Indian Restaurant,Jakesh 4185019
Sals Pizza, Birkenhead, Uri 480 7257
Young's Bakery, 419 1688
Tasty Tiny Thai Om 027 4264244
Thai Yum Wendyi 021 02318061
The Gelato Workshop, Winnie 4180188
The Junction Eatery, Chris 4808111
Trigo Bakeshop, Jun 4191829
OTT patisserie, Chris 418 1880
Pizza Hut Birkenhead, 0800 838383


Liquor spot Mike 4803940
Liquorland Darren 44804480
Youngs Bakery Christine 4191688
Yummy Korean Kim 4182004
Your Cafe Tommy 4182095


 

BOUTIQUE SHOPPING
Ann Cheshire Florist, Esther 4183426
Bloom Cupcakes, Ann Margaret 9506775
Beadazzle Anne 4807437
Cravehome Jude 4199536
Divine Goddess Caroline 4808885
Life  Pharmacy, Conrad 4807001
Spero Shoes Ann 4199781
Taste for  Colour, Chris or Cindy  4800851
Kidzstuff online Dominique 4808192
Highbury Eye Tony 4181347
Yarntons Tom 4184011 Menswear
Yarntons Karen 4184011 Ladieswear
OTT patisserie, Chris 418 1880
The Attic Shop, Natalia 021 800920
The Warehouse Nic 4197555
Unichem Pharmacy Steve 4807418
Paperplus, Jeanie or Malcolm 4803058

FREE EVENT

LATIN FIESTA - DAY OF THE CHILLI
Over 15+ FUN FREE EVENTS
SATURDAY 14 MAR 12-5 

Birkenhead Village

FREE EVENING EVENTS

LATIN LOVERS WEEKEND

Birkenhead Village
Thursday 6.30-8.30 

Gypsy Mariachis strolling
Birkenhead Village Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Street  & Highbury Roundabout

LATIN LOVERS WEEKEND



 From Cuba with Love, a Latin Trio at Highbury Corner



FRIDAY EVENING , VALENTINES DAY FEB 14
SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY !5
7-9 pm


Come catch the Village Vibe of latin beats softly travelling village streets!
 

CASH FOR CHRISTMAS




Shop, dine or purchase services to a combined value of $50 in participating stores throughout the Village and be in to win $500 cash! Be sure to attach your receipts to your entry forms and drop them into one of the 100 white entry gift boxes found in stores village wide.

There are 5x $500 cash prizes to be won!

Entries close Friday 20th December and winners drawn Saturday 21st December 12 noon & winners advised.

Click here to download an entry form or collect one from a participating store!
Click here to download the list of participating stores!

 

2019 FRESH PRODUCE HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR

2019 RESTAURANT 

Restaurant

2019 CAFE HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR



 

EASTER & ANZAC HOURS

Restaurant

BIRKENHEAD CHRISTMAS MARKET & SANTA PARADE
Presented by
Birkenhead Rotary & Birkenhead Town Centre Association



Saturday 7th  December
Market Stalls @ 2-4 pm






Free Entertainment Facepainters, Circus Entertainers Strolling Village Streets 2-4 pm

Santa Parade @4 pm- 5 pm Starts/Finishes newly reopended Rawene Road Carpark One loop only .

Early Bird Family Restaurant Specials 5-7 pm
Blitza, Dutch Delight, BBC, Joses CantinaAbruzzo, Hayashi


The parade will be assembling in Rawene road public carpark this year entry to line up for the parade from the Cheesecake Shop Service Lane.

Traffic will need to access the Village from either Birkenhead Ave or Highbury Pass (KFC Entrance ramp ) before 2.30 pm and egress after 5.30pm

Route/location & times:

Rawene Road, Birkenhead Ave & Highbury Bypass, 
Mokoia Rd, Rawene Road carpark

Driveway next to Warehouse (Hammond Place access from Birkenhead Avenue up until 3.30 pm unless it is closed earlier due to safety reasons ie; size of the Crowd

Parade Starts:4.00pm

Parade Finishes: 5.00pm

Parking Enforcement:/Access to Mokoia road from the roundabout to Birkenhead Primary School will be open until 30 mins prior to the commencement of the parade at 3.30 pm approximately. 
Please note:  

Rotary have permission to close the following roads from 2 pm.
However the plan will be to definitely close the marshalling end of
Mokoia road from Colonial to Huka from 2pm.
Mokoia From Huka to Highbury Corner 3.00 pm
Birkenhead Ave, to Hammond Place 3.30pm
Highbury bypass (half the road) From 3.30 pm - 5.00 pm or when parade finished.

NOTE :ROTARY HAVE THE PERMISSION TO CLOSE ABOVE ROAD LOCATIONS AT 2.30 PM AND REOPEN AT 6.30PM BUT WILL ENDEAVOUR TO MINIMISE DISRUPTION KEEPING ALL ROADS OPEN AS LONG AS SAFELY POSSIBLE
If there large crowds the roads will be closed earlier than advised in line with safety regulations.

Parking 3 hours Free Highbury Mall- Acess till 3.30 pm Hammond Place
 

VILLAGE VIBE

Birkenhead Village  Easy Breezzy Vibes

 .... Milo & Fred ...

Resident Muso's in the Village "Music to Cruise by"..
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo.

Every Saturday Brunch Set  from December 1  until Christmas.

Resident Jazz  in the Village every:

Sat 11-1 am

Session gigs start 
Mokoia Road , at historic Highbury Corner, Kaimataara platform

Come listen be engaged in the Village Vibe. It's worth the trip!
 

VILLAGE VIBE

Birkenhead Village Introduces  Easy Breezy Vibes

 .... Milo & Fred ...

Resident Muso's in the Village "Music to Cruise by"..
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo.

From December 1  until Christmas.

Resident Jazz  in the Village every:
Thursday Evening 5.15- 8.30 pm

Session gigs start 
Joses Cantina, Birkenhead Ave, Conclude Norfolk Pine New Stage

Come listen be engaged in the Village Vibe. It's worth the trip!
 

FREE EVENT
Wed 9 Oct - Sat 12 Oct

Birkenhead Village presents: 

MOVIE JEAN
(Courtesy of Lippy Pictures, TVNZ & Birkenhead Library)

Matinee: Wed 9 October - Sat 12 October, 1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Evening: Saturday 12 October, 7.30pm- 9.00 pm

Tickets Free; Bookings Essential
Contact Teri Bonner: 09 4868559
Teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Parking underneath the library access from Hinemoa Street

NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

FREE EVENT
Mon 30-Fri 4 Oct 11am Showcase

Birkenhead Village in association with Highbury Mall presents: 

TAMMY TORNADO- MAD SCIENTIST - MAKING SCIENCE FUN FOR ALL!


Have you ever wondered how do you get a cloud in a bubble?

Jean Batten would have had to fly through clouds and tornados in her Gipsy moth during her epic journey from the United Kindgom to New Zealand in May of 1934.   Come and learn about the science of bubbles and clouds with Tammy Tornado at Highbury Mall during the School Holidays. How does Tammy get that cloud inside the bubble? Mysterious! Shows at 11 am

FREE EVENT
Mon 7-Fri 11 Oct 11am Showcase

Birkenhead Village in association with Highbury Mall presents: 

BIG DREAMS, BIG IMAGINATION, BIG THINKING - IMAGINATION PLAYGROUND


Do your children have big dreams?

Dream your future with the imagination playground at Highbury Mall during the School Holidays. Jean Batten had dreams of flying from the UK to NZ, your children can have big dreams too!
The interactive, transformable environment will have children in a world of their own! Similar to Lego but in a bigger, better way!

 

FREE EVENT
Fri 11 Oct 7-8pm

Birkenhead Village presents: 

AVIATION JOURNEYS ACROSS THE DANCE FLOOR 
FREE LESSON FOR YOU

In 1927 Charles Lindenberg completed his first solo translantic flight. Nine years later Jean Batten completed her solo flight from England to New Zealand.

Soon after, dance halls across Auckland were swinging with the rhythms and steps of the Lindy Hop.

Join us for an evening of dance and demonstrations to a live brass jazz swing band.

Learn the Lindy Hop & more!

Birkenhead Senior Citizens Hall 7-8pm

Tickets Free; Bookings Essential
Contact Teri Bonner: 09 4868559
Teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
 

Brought to you by Gin Mill Swing, Senior Citizens Hall & Birkenhead Town Centre Association

NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

FREE EVENT
Thursday 10 , Friday 11 October,
10am-4.30pm
Fashion, Frocks & Fancy Dress Display Showcase

Birkenhead Village presents: 

FASHION FROCKS AND FANCY DRESS

Heritage Found & Fabulous (Op Shops) of Hammond Place, Mokoia & Birkenhead Ave, Mokoia Rd, Birkenhead Village

Foresters Hall was once the centre of all social activities in the Birkenhead village with dances, municipal bands, films and fancy dress. Discover your own fancy dress and collectables galore in Highbury's preloved shops.

Be serenaded by
Live Jazz Music  between 11am and 2pm Thursday & Friday.

Found & Fabulous Locations:
The Salvation Army | Hospice Shop | The Collective
IHC Op Shop | RSPCA/ The Attic Shop

NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

FREE EVENT
Friday 11 October 12 & 12.30pm


Birkenhead Village presents: 

FOUND & FABULOUS
STREET FASHION SHOW

Styled and presented by 
Natalia Pedorini of
THE ATTIC SHOP 

Sit back and enjoy as Natalia presents a Street Fashion Show of Fashion through the glamourous eras.

Enjoy a Coffee or a Devonshire Tea next door at Store Beulah with prime viewing of the show to live Jazz Music presented by the Amazing Edwina Thorne!

NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER - Access beside Yarntons!

FREE EVENT
Fri 11- Sun 13 October
11am-1pm & 6.15-8.15pm

Birkenhead  Village presents:

BRASS BANDS & FRUIT BOWLS

Highbury Corner Under Norfolk Pine Station, Birkenhead Village

New settlers brought their fruit harvesting skills to Aotearoa - these became part of the fabric of their new lives.

Under European settlement, the Fruit Growers Association formed, and Birkenhead became famous for its strawberries, plums and peaches.

At the end of successful harvests, brass bands serenaded the workers at social dances and balls.

Come and enjoy the brass bands sounds of a successful harvest in 1908 - 1950.
NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

FREE EVENT
 

Sunday 6, 13 and 20 October, 2pm-3.30pm

Birkenhead  Village presents: 

Did you know that Birkenhead Bourough 1888,( 2nd oldest on the Shore next to Devonport) was the Fruit Bowl of Auckland?

As part of Birkenhead Bourough Strawberry-land: Birkdale's horticultural past was key.

This walk starts and ends at the Birkdale Primary School gates

Corner Birkdale and Salisbury roads, Birkdale
 

Birkdale was once renowned for producing New Zealand's best strawberries.

Author and historian Matt Elliott guides the walk around this North Shore suburb.

Hear about the old strawberry and fruit days - from planting, picking and carting produce to market, to the 'root disease' problems of the 1930s. And how Birkdale's farming landscape declined when the Harbour Bridge opened.

Matt will also talk about the innovative grower James Levesque. Born in St Heliers in the Channel Islands, he moved to New Zealand in the late 1800s.
 

The walk takes approx 90 minutes and includes one steep hill!

Suitable for 10 years and older.

Weather permitting.

FREE EVENT
Wed 9 October 12-2pm  
Thurs 10 October 11am- 2pm


Birkenhead Village presents: 

ANIMALS OF THE AOTEAROA ARK

Discover the first animals introduced to Aotearoa by Māori in 1350AD & Captain Cook in 1769.

Meet the animals of the ark, from rats and dogs to pigs, hens, goats. Your chance to ride the horses.

Parking under the library.
NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

FREE EVENT
Sat 5 - Sun 6 Oct
From 7-8 pm (showcase rotates every 15 mins. 7.00/7.15/7.30/7.45/8.00pm

Birkenhead Village presents: 

MAORI MYTHS & LEGENDS POP UP SHOWCASE (5 min)

Join us on a journey of story telling through a showcase of light.

You will learn about the legends and myths from Māori arrival in Aotearoa to the creation of the volcanic cones and craters of Auckland Harbour.

KAIMATAARA O WAI MANAWA LOOKOUT
37 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Village

Extra Parking Available access 25 Mokoia Road, Saturday & Sunday Courtesy of BNZ, ASB and Barfoot & Thompson. 30 Carparks access to Birkenhead Ave beside BNZ
Also Top Carpark Birkenhead Primary School 77 Mokoia Road 30 Carparks

FREE EVENT
Thurs 10 October 11am-1pm
Sat 12 October 11am- 2pm

Birkenhead presents: 
CAPT COOK STREET THEATRE

Capt Cook visits the Village for a Moment in Time.Bring the children and enjoy the fun of street theatre.

NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

FREE EVENT
Wed 9 Friday  11 Oct 1-30 to 3-30 pm 

Farrington House, Museum

44 Mahara Avenue, Birkenhead

Birkenhead  Village presents: 
 

Many children endured the long trip from Britain as they immigrated to New Zealand. Travelling to New Zealand on a sailing ship would take 80 to 160 days!

From the 1890's to the 1930's, steam ships enabled significantly reduced voyage times. Travelling on a motor ship in the 1940’s to 1960’s reduced the journey to 30 to 40 days. From the 1960’s, immigrants arrived by plane.

The entertainment on board the ships was very limited compared to modern cruise ships. No tablets or ipads!

Our children’s events focus on activities children typically enjoyed during the long voyages.

Brought to you by Birkenhead Heritage Society Inc.

FREE EVENT
Wed 9 October 11am-12 noon Children's Weaving Workshop
Thurs 10 October 11am- 12 noon Adults Weaving Workshop

Birkenhead  Village presents: 

WHARES, WEAVING & WAHINES

The Te Kawerau (the oldest iwi in the northwest area) harvested and made good use of natural resources.

Flax raupo, kiekie, mange mange vine and nikau palms were used for building traditional whares or houses.

The first Europeans relied on Māori for food, and fibre for building fences and shelter.

Children can learn some basic weaving skills in a local workshop.

Tickets Free; Bookings Essential
Contact Teri Bonner: 09 4868559
Teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Parking Underneath the Library access from Hinemoa Street  
NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

FREE EVENT
Wed 9 October 1 pm-2pm
Thurs 10 October 1pm- 2pm
Fri 11 October 1pm-2pm

Birkenhead  Village presents: 

CAPT COOKS FAMOUS POTATOE SCONE RECIPE

Captain Cook first introduced the potato to South Island Māori in 1769.

Māori adopted the potato, as it resembled kūmara (sweet potato) and could be grown in a similar fashion.

More importantly, potatoes tolerated cooler conditions than kūmara. They were reliable and high-yielding, and quickly became a key crop.

Spaces are limited to 10 people per session. Children must be 8-15 years of age. Tickets are paid for on the day at OTT. $5 materials cost

Bookings Essential; Teri Bonner teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

SPECIAL FESTIVAL  EVENT
Thursday 10 Oct- Sun 14 October
From 4pm

Birkenhead  Village presents: 
PUHA, PORK & POTATOE
Set Price Feast $35 (includes house ale) BBC 17 Birkenhead Ave

Māori and European encounters led to trading of food.

Europeans relied on Māori for fish and native vegetables. Captain James Cook introduced potatoes and the kunekune pig to the Māori in 1769.

From 1803 potatoes and pigs quickly became a new currency. Tribes often made gifts of valued items.

Make your booking to join us for a puha, pork and potato feast and discover why the flavour is so remarkable.

Bookings are required:Contact Steve Simms:021 558 485 info@bbc.kiwi

FREE EVENT
Sunday 14 October 

Birkenhead  Village presents: 

From Waterways to Dirt Tracks : Transport routes of early settlers

The automobile arrived in New Zealand in 1927.

Join us & a string Band of the Era to explore how the change from horses to the automobile shaped Birkenhead's commercial development.

Brought to you by North Island Model A Ford Club, Kaipātiki Local Board & Birkenhead Town Centre Association

Parking Underneath the Library access from Hinemoa Street  
NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

FREE EVENT
Wednesday 9 October, 10.30am-12pm

Birkenhead  Village presents: 
Clay, sugar cane & cottages

The ancient Māori name for Tāmaki Makaurau is 'Te Ipu Kura a Maki'. Maki was the father of Te Kawerau Maki the eponymous ancestor of the Te Kawerau Tribe.

When Europeans arrived and settled on Duck Creek, a team of horses and 130 men built the iconic Chelsea Sugar Factory from the red soils.

Today, your guide will walk you past the cottages of the red clay engineers and chemists night workers.

The Chelsea Cafe will be open if you want a reward after the walk.

Bookings are preferred:Contact Teri Bonner:09 486 8559 teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

Brought to you by Birkenhead Town Centre Association & Birkenhead Heritage Society Incorporated

FREE EVENT
Thursday 10 October, 10.30am-12pm

Birkenhead  Village presents: 
Hammonds Highbury heritage guided walk
 

William Francis Hammond played a significant role in the development of the Birkenhead area. In 1879 he and his family shifted from Ponsonby to Birkenhead.

Hammond surveyed the Birkenhead area, created subdivision plans and instigated the provision of roads.

He negotiated with the Board of Waste Lands for the provision of land for a park and cemetery. Further negotiations with the Harbour Board saw the construction of the Birkenhead Wharf.
NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 
 

Bookings are preferred

Contact Teri Bonner:

09 486 8559

teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

FREE EVENT
Saturday 19 October 

Birkenhead  Village presents: 

High praise & high tea

Birkenhead Library and Friends of Le Roys Bush (Uru-amo, the main Māori ancestor for the area) have a shared vision.

They want future generations and visitors to experience an inner city rain forest.

Join descendants of Le Roys Bush for a picnic, talk and unveiling of this unique rain forest.

Bookings are preferred

Contact Teri Bonner:

09 486 8559

teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Brought to you by Auckland Libraries, Friends of Le Roys Bush, Kaipātiki Local Board & Birkenhead Town Centre Association

FREE EVENT
 

Saturday 5 to Monday 27 October 3-4 pm

Birkenhead  Village presents: 

Blomfield's Birkenhead

Charles Blomfield was born January 1848 in London, and emmigated with his family to NZ in 1862.

He was attracted to the native bush and began to paint pictures of scenery and historic landscapes of the area.

His most famous painting in 1875 was of the 8th wonder of the world, New Zealand's pink and white terraces. These were destroyed in 1886 by the Tarawera eruption.

The self-guided walk starts at Kaimataara lookout and descends into Blomfields bush from 251 Hinemoa Street.

NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

Brought to you by Kaipātiki Local Board, Friends of Le Roys Bush, Birkenhead Library and Birkenhead Town Centre Association

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

MATARIKI


Birkenhead Library
Tuesday 9 July
11am-1 pm

Music and Movement


 

Highbury Mall - Birkenhead Village

Performance Times:
Monday 8th -Friday 12th July

Bubble Bonanza
11.30am

12.30pm

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Library
Wednesday 10th July 

Friday 12th July

Matariki Letterpress Workshop
11am-1pm



 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 6th July- Sunday 21st July

Street Fairies Facepainters

Fairy Laura
Wednesday 10th July
Post Office/Yarntons
11am-1pm

Friday 12th July
Post Office/Yarntons
10am-12 noon

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 6th July- Sunday 21st July

Street Fairies & Pirates
Performance Times

Wednesday 10th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

Friday 12th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

Saturday 13th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

Highbury Mall - Birkenhead Village

Performance Times:
Monday 15th -Friday 19th July

Disco Magic Fun
11.30am

12.30pm

 

FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 6th July-Sunday 21st July

Gypsy Jazz Solo

Performance Times:
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road
Thursday 11th July
6-8pm

Friday 12th July
6-8pm

Thursday 18th July
6-8pm

Friday 19th July
6-8pm

FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 6th July-Sunday 21st July

Gypsy Mariachis

Performance Times:
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road
Sunday 14th July
6-8pm

FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM
Birkenhead Village
Saturday 6th July- Sunday 21st July

Gypsy Jazz Trio

Performance Times:
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road
Saturday 13th July
6-8pm

Saturday 20th July
6-8pm

FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 6th July - Sunday 21st July

Fairy Light Display 

 Saturday 6th July - Sunday 21st July nightly @ Village Streets
 

THE MAGIC OF AOTEAROA MYTHS & LEGENDS
ELEMENTAL AKL 
19th July 6:15pm
20th & 21st July 7pm
Kaimataara o Wai Manawa Platform

The Magic of Aotearoa Myths & Legends is a unique storytelling experience, using LED light shows to share the legends and myths of Kaimataara o Wai Manawa and its people, at Auckland's only inner city rainforest.

Come along to the opening night on Friday 19th July which will commence at 6:15pm.

Enjoy our hospitality of food and music at our Village Restaurants Elemental AKL specials - Birkenhead Brewing Company - BBC, The Junction Eatery & Mulan.

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY 


Village Open Hours for Cafes, Dining & Retail

Monday 4th June
Queen's Birthday

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

WEEK 1
15th-18th April
Highbury Shopping Centre Events 10am-2pm
Birkenhead Library Events 11am-12:30pm

Monday 15^th April
Easter Bunny /Easter Egg collage - Highbury Shopping Centre
Wonderful Lego - Birkenhead Library

Tuesday 16^th April
Easter Cupcake decoration - Highbury Shopping Centre
Trash to Fashion - Birkenhead Library

Wednesday 17^th April
Easter Pom Pom Garland and Colouring in - Highbury Shopping Centre
Sew, Love, Do - Birkenhead Library

Thursday 18^th April
Easter Bunny Masks - Highbury Shopping Centre
Wonderful Wool - Birkenhead Library

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

WEEK 2
21st-28th April
Birkenhead Library

Sunday 21st
2-3pm Lego Club 
Recommended age 5-10yrs

Tuesday 23rd-Sunday 28th 
Paper Crane Project

Sunday 28th
2-3pm Lego Club 
Recommended age 5-10yrs

For more info click here
 

ANZAC DAY PARADE

Thursday 25th April
ANZAC Day 
Birkenhead Village

SADLY PARADE CANCELLED
DUE TO EVENTS IN CHRISTCHURCH
BROWNS BAY SERVICE IS GOING AHEAD IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO POP OVER AND SEE OUR FRIENDS AT BROWNS BAY!

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM!

 

2019 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Birkenhead Artisan Market

Saturday 27 April 9am-1pm (Due to Easter Disruption)
Birkenhead Primary School, Mokoia Road
(Artisan Market held 3rd Saturday of the month)
The Best Little Market on the Shore- 

Come and mooch with a coffee and the kids shopping locally at the Artisan Market! -meet the  local makers selling craft, art, jewellery, gifts, baby items, home decor, food, accessories and much more.... Bring the whole family along, there's something for everyone! After lunch we suggest you grab a coffee at the new lookout taking in the Village with a view over Auckland city's only inner city rainforrest and enjoy as you walk the streets and vistas from of beautiful Birkenhead village.




 

2019 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS

Day of the Chilli
Childrens Activities

Facepainting & Balloon Twisting
Kaimataara O Wai Manawa
35 Birkenhead Ave11-1

Facepainting
Nell Fisher Reserve
10-12

Childrens Pinata 
Nell Fisher Reserve
12-12.30 pm

Childrens Chilli Men
with Free Hot Helium Balloons
Strolling Village Streets
11-1

Childrens Latin American 
Animal Balloon Twisting
6-8 pm Strolling

Street Food
(Birkenhead Ave)

11-2  Brazilian
          Hot Dogs
         Burgers
         Tapas
         Desserts

          Argentinean
          Empanadas

Mokoia Road
11-2   Dutch poffertjes
           Post Office
  
           Mexcian &                     Sauces
            opp Post Office

            Turkish
             Highbury Cnr

Free Musical  Entertainment
Village Wide 11am-9 pm

Showcases Featuring:
               Brazilian Divas

1.00 pm  Post Office
1.30 pm  Kaimataara
               35 Birkenhead

2-4 pm  Featuring:Duo
              Latin Beats
              Sebastian from                  Chile

4-6 pm     Featuring:Duo
              Ricky Mederios
                Guitarist from                 Brazil withLove
7-9 pm                   Mariachi Finale                 Mexico with Love

2019 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Fabulous Fred Baker
Latin with Love - Bossa Nova 


11-1 pm
Birkenhead Village

From Latin America with Love! Sway to the sultry sounds of the Saxaphone as the fabulous Fred Baker plays the Bossa Nova Beats and it floats on Village streets from 11- 1pm. Grab a friend, your favourite family and spend some time with a coffee in the Village this  Valentines Day.

February is the month of Romance in the Village, keep an eye out for more romantic events around the Village!






 

2019 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS

Latin with Love Valentines Day 

Thursday 14 February
Bossa Nova Beats 
11-1 am 
7-9 pm


From Latin America with Love! Experience of the romance  Latin Beats from Bossa Nova to  Mariachi Music this week in the village. Latin Bossa Nova beats will be pulsing through the Village on Valentines Day. Mariachis will be strolling the streets Sunday and visiting our local village restaurants, make sure you're in the village between 7-9 pm for Mood Music this Valentines Day.














Sunday 17 February
7-9 pm
Birkenhead Village

Saturday 23 February
7-9 pm
Birkenhead Village


February is the month of Romance in the Village, keep an eye out for more romantic events around the Village!






 

2019 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Win in the Village!
Romance is in the air.

Win an Aroma Therapy Massage for 2 - Valued at $140

Thanks to Sanctuary Thai Massage and Spa for generously sponsoring this prize.

How to enter
Simply spend $20 anywhere in the Village
Write your name and phone number of the back of your receipt.
Post your receipt in one of the two entry boxes located at Paper Plus Highbury Mall or Post Office Mokoia Rd.

Entries close 5pm 14th February.

Good Luck!






 

FRESH PRODUCE HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR

FRESH PRODUCE HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR

CAFE HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR



 

RESTAURANT HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR

RESTAURANT HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR
DRAFT 2019

RESTAURANT HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR

RETAIL HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR

2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Birkenhead Artisan Christmas Market

Saturday 15 December 9am-1pm
Birkenhead Primary School, Mokoia Road
(Artisan Market held 3rd Saturday of the month)
The Best Little Market on the Shore- 

Come and do your Christmas shopping locally at the Christmas Artisan Market! -meet the  local makers selling craft, art, jewellery, gelato, gifts, baby items, home decor, food, accessories and much more... Entertainment and face painting. Bring the whole family along, there's something for everyone! After lunch we suggest you grab a coffee at the new lookout taking in the Village with a view over Auckland city's only inner city rainforrest and enjoy as you walk the streets and vistas from of beautiful Birkenhead village.




 

FREE EVENING EVENTS

ITS BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!

Christmas Carollers for the $ gold Coin donation for City Mission
Thursday 20 December 
Strolling Birkenhead Village Streets 6.30pm onwards

 

CASH FOR CHRISTMAS




Shop, dine or purchase services to a combined value of $50 in participating stores throughout the Village and be in to win $500 cash! Be sure to attach your receipts to your entry forms and drop them into one of the 100 white entry gift boxes found in stores village wide.

There are 5x $500 cash prizes to be won!

Entries close Thursday 20th December and winners drawn Friday 21st December.

Click here to download an entry form or collect one from a participating store!
Click here to download the list of participating stores!

 

FREE EVENING EVENTS

ITS BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!

Birkenhead Christmas Carols by Candlelight
Little Shoal Bay 
Sun 16 Dec

 8pm till late

Bring your own Blanket!
 

FREE EVENING EVENTS

ITS BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!

Birkenhead Village
November /December 

Fairy Light Display 

 Nightly @ Village Streets 5- till late
 

VILLAGE VIBE

Birkenhead Village Introduces  the "New Village Vibe"

 .... Milo & Fred ...

Resident Muso's in the Village "Music to Cruise by"..
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo.

Every Saturday Brunch Set  from December 1  until Christmas.

Resident Jazz  in the Village every:

Sat 11-1 am

Session gigs start 
Gustoso,  Kaimataara O Wai Manawa the new public space & lookout in the New space &1 hr at historic Highbury Corner.

Come listen be engaged in the Village Vibe. It's worth the trip!
 

VILLAGE VIBE

Birkenhead Village Introduces  the "New Village Vibe"

 .... Milo & Fred ...

Resident Muso's in the Village "Music to Cruise by"..
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo.

Every Saturday Brunch Set  from December 1  until Christmas.

Resident Jazz  in the Village every:

Sat 11-1 am

Session gigs start 
Gustoso,  Kaimataara O Wai Manawa the new public space & lookout in the New space &1 hr at historic Highbury Corner.

Come listen be engaged in the Village Vibe. It's worth the trip!
 

VILLAGE VIBE

Birkenhead Village Introduces  the "New Village Vibe"

 .... Milo & Fred ...

Resident Muso's in the Village "Music to Cruise by"..
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo.

Every Saturday Brunch Set  from December 1  until Christmas.

Resident Jazz  in the Village every:

Thursday Evenings Set 7-9 p,m
Sunday Evening Set 6-8 pm

Session gigs start 
Gustoso,  Kaimataara O Wai Manawa the new public space & lookout in the New space &1 hr at historic Highbury Corner.

Come listen be engaged in the Village Vibe. It's worth the trip!
 

CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Come and visit Santa in his Grotto at Highbury Mall!

Saturday 8th Monday 24th December
10:00am- 2pm Daily


Meet Santa & take a photo with Him

Write Santa a letter

For more info and details on hours visit the Highbury Shopping Centre website
www.highburyshoppingcentre.co.nz

VILLAGE VIBE

Birkenhead Village Introduces  the "New Village Vibe"

 .... Milo & Fred ...

Resident Muso's in the Village "Music to Cruise by"..
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo.

Every Thursday,  Saturday, Sunday from now until Christmas.

Resident Jazz  in the Village every Thurs 7-9, Sat 11-1,  Sun Eve 6-8 Session gigs start tomo at Kaimataara O Wai Manawa the new public space & lookout in the Village 6-8. 1hr new space &1 hr at historic Highbury Corner

Come listen be engaged in the Village Vibe. It's worth the trip!
 

BIRKENHEAD CHRISTMAS MARKET & SANTA PARADE
Presented by
Birkenhead Rotary & Birkenhead Town Centre Association



Saturday 8th  December
Market Stalls @ 2-4 pm






Free Entertainment Facepainters, Circus Entertainers Strolling Village Streets 2-4 pm



Santa Parade @4 pm- 5 pm Starts/Finishes Birkenhead Primary School Mokoia road.  One loop only .

Early Bird Family Restaurant Specials 5-7 pm
Blitza, Dutch Delight, Gustoso, Hayashi


The parade will be assembling in Mokoia road this year outside Birkenhead Kindy & Bowling Club 

Traffic will need to access the Village from either Birkenhead Ave or Highbury Pass (KFC Entrance ramp ) after 2 pm

Route/location & times:

Mokoia Road, Birkenhead Ave & Highbury Bypass

in 2018 One Loop From Birkenhead Primary School to Birkenhead Primary School

$5 Extra parking on Birkenhead Primary School Lower Field Access driveway next to Warehouse (Hammond Place access from Birkenhead Avenue up until 3.30 pm unless it is closed earlier due to safety reasons ie; size of the Crowd

Parade Starts:4.00pm

Parade Finishes: 5.00pm

Parking Enforcement:/Access to Mokoia road from the roundabout to Birkenhead Primary School will be open until 30 mins prior to the commencement of the parade at 3.30 pm approximately. 
Please note:  Cars on Mokoia road after 3.00pm will be towed.

Rotary have permission to close the following roads from 2 pm.
However the plan will be to definitely close the marshalling end of
Mokoia road from Colonial to Huka from 2pm.
Mokoia From Huka to Highbury Corner 3.00 pm
Birkenhead Ave, to Hammond Place 3.30pm
Highbury bypass (half the road) From 3.30 pm - 5.00 pm or when parade finished.

NOTE :ROTARY HAVE THE PERMISSION TO CLOSE ABOVE ROAD LOCATIONS AT 2PM BUT WILL ENDEAVOUR TO MINIMISE DISRUPTION KEEPING ALL ROADS OPEN AS LONG AS SAFELY POSSIBLE
If there large crowds the roads will be closed earlier than advised in line with safety regulations.

Parking 3 hours Free Highbury Mall- Acess till 3.30 pm Hammond Place
Parking lower field school $5 access to warehouse driveway between Highbury Mall and Birkenhead Square 

FREE CHRISTMAS EVENT

Birkenhead Christmas Market & Parade
Saturday 8 December 2018

FREE VIlLLAGE FAMILY FUN THE WHOLE DAY!

ITS BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!

2-4
CHRISTMAS MARKET STALLS Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Rd
FREE FACEPAINTING STATIONS
Kaimataara, Nell Fisher, Santas Grotto 86 Mokoia, Highbury Eye

FREE BALLOON TWISTING STATIONS
Santas Grotto 86 Mokoia

FREE CHRISTMAS CIRCUS ENTERTAINERS STROLLING STREETS
Stilts, Acrobats, Reindeer, Elves

FREE SCAVENGER HUNT 
Starts Santas Grotto
FREE MUSIC Teina M Benioni Kai Mataara O Wai Manawa

5PM CELEBRATORY DOLL HOUSE AUCTION Ray White

5-7
FREE MUSIC Fred & Milo Highbury Roundabout
Family Early Bird Festive Menus
Village Restaurants invite you to dine
Abruzzo, Blitza, Dutch Delight, Gustoso, Good Home



Click here to download the full map & timetable of events for Saturday!

CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Sinterklaas is coming to Dutch Delight!!!

Saturday 1st of December & Sunday 2nd of December

Come celebrate at the only Dutch Restaurant in New Zealand!
Dutch Delight a very unique european experience of Christmas the weekend before our Legendary Rotary Santa Parade.

Book now, seats are limited! http://dutchdelight.co.nz/
 

Call (09) 418 1390 or call Willem on his mobile 
021 519 094

3-5 Birkenhead Avenue
Birkenhead Village

CASH FOR CHRISTMAS




The Fun of Christmas Cash giveaway is on!  Over 10,000 dollars given away over the years with local winners across our destination stores throughout the village. Discover our Village Experience. Shop, dine or purchase services to a combined value of $50 in participating stores throughout the Village and be in to win $500 cash! Be sure to attach your receipts to your entry forms and drop them into one of the 100 white entry gift boxes found in stores village wide.

There are 5x $500 cash prizes to be won!

Entries close Thursday 20th December and winners drawn Friday 21st December 2018

 

2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Birkenhead Artisan Market RAIN OR SHINE!

Saturday 17 November 9am-1pm
Birkenhead Primary School, Mokoia Road
(Artisan Market held 3rd Saturday of the month)
The Best Little Market on the Shore- 

Family fun for all, come along to the Artisan market then stroll down to the library at Nell Fisher Reserve .

Vibrant local artisan market -meet the  local makers selling craft, art, jewellery, gelato, gifts, baby items, home decor, food, accessories and much more... Entertainment and face painting. Bring the whole family along, there's something for everyone! After lunch we suggest you grab a coffee at the new lookout taking in the Village with a view over Auckland city's only inner city rainforrest and enjoy as you walk the streets and vistas from of beautiful Birkenhead village.




 

LABOUR DAY


Village Open Hours for Cafes, Dining & Retail

Monday 22nd October

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October
 

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Vintage Automobiles

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 13 October, 11am-2pm
Birkenhead Library Park - Nell Fisher Reserve
Cnr Hinemoa & Rawene Rd, Birkenhead Village

Spin the wheels back to Auckland in 1927 – when the latest in modern travel was the Model A Ford.

You're invited to hear the stories of these historic cars directly from their owners. The members of the North Island Model A Ford Club will be parked up by Nell Fisher Reserve.

Sway to the sounds of jazz as you wander through this stunning selection of cars. Be wowed by the Gin Mill Swing Dance Demo – and you can even take a lesson in the Charleston and Lindy Hop at 1pm.

Extra Parking Available access 25 Mokoia Road, Saturday & Sunday Courtesy of BNZ, ASB and Barfoot & Thompson. 30 Carparks access to Birkenhead Ave beside BNZ
Also Top Carpark Birkenhead Primary School 77 Mokoia Road 30 Carparks

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Theatreworks Birkenhead presents: Home Fires

Birkenhead Village
28 September - 6 October,
8pm & 2pm Show Times
Theatreworks Reacreational Drive
 Birkenhead Village


Home Fires recounts the stories of eleven women left at home in New Zealand during World War Two. Struggling with questions of loyalty, independence and desire, these characters reflect the tensions present within both a nation at war and a society moving towards greater equality. 

written and directed by MJ Milburn

Book now on Eventfinda 
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/home-fires/auckland/birkenhead

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Swing Dance The Night Away

Birkenhead Village
Friday 12 October, 7pm-8pm

RAIN WEATHER VENUE CHANGE
FROM Kaimataara ō Wai Manawa
37 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Village
TO 251 Hinemoa Street, Senior Citizens Hall, Green Building behind Hinemoa Hair and opposite the Library!

Historian Margaret McClure refers to Birkenhead's period 1920-1929 as the Dancing Years.

Dance your heart out at this event at the new Lookout! Best view in Auckland. This is your chance to learn the Charleston, the Lindy Hop and more 1920s dances.

Bring along your friends and family and swing along to jazz on the new Kaimataara ō Wai Manawa Lookout, as our forebears did at Foresters Hall.

Parking In Rawene Road Carpark after 3.00 pm 35 Carparks opposite the Library on Rawene Road.

Bookings are preferred – please email booking request to teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

The Circus Comes to Highbury Mall  
Birkenhead Village
Tuesday 9 October-Saturday 13 October
Time: 11.30am-1.30 pm Daily

The Circus is coming to Highbury Mall these school holidays!
Each day a different theme will be featured as part of the Show.
Come along and enjoy a 45 minute show and then stay  to join in to learn some tricks in the workshop that follows.

Tuesday
Strongman Stan & Contortion Cory Circus Show
Wednesday
Batman & Wonderwoman Young Justice Training Academy
Thursday
Captain Carnie and First Mate Cory's Pirate Show
Friday
Jedi Training Academy
Saturday
Strongman Stan & Contortion Cory Circus Show

Venue: Old Postie Plus Site at the front of the Mall on Mokoia Road.

 

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Op Shop Hop

Birkenhead Village
Friday 12 October, 10am-4.30pm
Saturday 13 October, 10am-4pm
Heritage Op Shops of Hammond Place, Mokoia & Birkenhead Ave243 Hinemoa St (opposite the Birkenhead Library), Birkenhead Village

Foresters Hall was once the centre of all social activities in the Birkenhead village with dances, municipal bands, films and fancy dress. Discover your own fancy dress and collectables galore in Highbury's thrift shops.

Be serenaded by vintage jazz as you shop, between 11am and 2pm.

Opshop Hop Locations:
IHC Op Shop | SPCA Op Shop | The Collective | Hospice Shop | The Salvation Army

Extra Parking Available access 25 Mokoia Road, Saturday & Sunday Courtesy of BNZ, ASB and Barfoot & Thompson. 30 Carparks access to Birkenhead Ave beside BNZ
Also Top Carpark Birkenhead Primary School 77 Mokoia Road 30 Carparks

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: The Era and Costumes of a Sugar Town

Birkenhead Village
Friday 12 October, 10am-5pm
Flapper cocktails from 5pm at BBC, 17 Birkenhead Ave
Swing dance lesson from 7pm at 37 Birkenhead Ave

Local businesses and organisations dress up in the costumes of Birkenhead's golden period of commercial development during the 1920s, the Dancing Years

• Vote for your favourite Art Deco costume
• Come along in your own costume
• Join in at 7pm to learn the Charleston and the Lindy Hop

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: The Dancing Years 1920-1929 & Progressive Jazz Band

Birkenhead Village
Thursday 11, Friday 12 and Saturday 13 October, 6pm-8pm
Hospitality Strip, Hinemoa, Birkenhead Ave
Blitza Block, 7 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Village

Throughout history the musicians of each era reflect the mood of a nation.

Discover the feeling of the Jazz Age in Highbury, Birkenhead, as you stroll through the village or dine in. Jazz musicians will be moving progressively through the village streets and restaurants to recreate the atmosphere of the 1920s.

​​​​​​​Extra Parking Available access 25 Mokoia Road, Saturday & Sunday Courtesy of BNZ, ASB and Barfoot & Thompson. 30 Carparks access to Birkenhead Ave beside BNZ
Also Top Carpark Birkenhead Primary School 77 Mokoia Road 30 Carparks

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: The Animals of The Taylors Farm

Birkenhead Village
Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 October, 11am-2pm
Nell Fisher Reserve War Memorial by Birkenhead Library
Cnr Hinemoa & Rawene Rd
Birkenhead Village

Once the site of historic Taylors Farm, you can still bring the family and meet the farm animals including pigs, goats and sheep. A great way to see the original Clydesdale horse, the breed introduced from England by NZ Sugar. It can tow its own weight behind it – useful for the workers carrying sugar bags from the factory.

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: A Day in the Life of A Sugar Worker

Birkenhead Village
Wednesday 10 October and Friday 12 October, 1.15pm-2pm
RAIN CHECK LOCATION UPDATE: BirkenheadLibrary
Birkenhead Village

Join this free guided walk down Rawene Road, past the original workers cottages. Discover the history and lives of the original sugar workers of the Chelsea Sugar Factory, established in 1884 and continuing to trade today.

There will be Chelsea Sugar Factory Tours, Available from 4th November ($25 per person)

Bookings are required – please email booking request to teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Heritage German Shortbread

Birkenhead Village
Friday 5, Wednesday 10 and Friday 12 October, 1pm-2pm
OTT Patisserie
2 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Village

Children learn the secrets of traditional baking from a master baker.

There has always been a baker on Highbury Corner. Today, Ott is a destination outlet, making baked goods the traditional way. Chris Ott's family has three generations of bakers, and his recipes go back to those of his great-grandfather.

A hands-on experience, where Chris will reveal how to make shortbread, along with other time-honoured treats.

Bookings are required – please email booking request to teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Crafternoon Heritage Candles

Birkenhead Village
Tuesday 9 October, 2pm-4pm
Birkenhead Library
Cnr Hinemoa & Rawene Rd, Birkenhead Village

Butchers, bakers and candlestick makers have been in Birkenhead Village since trading began in 1927.

Golden Glow Candles are approaching their 50th year in the village. Spend the afternoon in the library as Amy Paulin, the wonderful children's librarian, will inspire young ones to create their own heritage designs on a candle.

Bookings are required – please email booking request to teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Secret Stories of Our Oldest Street

Birkenhead Village
Wednesday 10 and Friday 12 October, 10.30am-12 noon
RAIN CHECK LOCATION UPDATE: Historic all Saints Church across the Crossing from the Library

Join our walking guide to hear the fascinating stories of Birkenhead Borough, from the legend of Jean Batten to industry baron Henry Haywood and jam makers Thompson and Hill.

We start at two historic locations in Highbury – and end up at Birkenhead Wharf. We have allowed time to catch the historic Birkenhead bus back from the wharf.

Bookings are required – please email booking request to teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Creating Heritage Sausages

Birkenhead Village
Wednesday 3 October, 10am-11am
Highbury Butchery
11 Mokoia Rd, Birkenhead Village

There has always been a butcher on Highbury Corner, the birthplace of Birkenhead commerce in 1927.

The butchery was one of the first three shops at the commercial birthplace of Highbury, built by local businessman W H Payne.

Grant Wright was an apprentice under the Stott family of original butchers, and now has a vibrant traditional butchery business himself. Children can come along and learn how to make heritage sausages.

Bookings are required – please email booking request to teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: The People Who Subdivided The Land

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 29 September, 2pm-3.30pm Saturday 29 September, 2pm-3.30pm
Birkenhead Library
Cnr Rawene Rd & Hinemoa St, Birkenhead Village

Brian Potter, Vice-President of Birkenhead Heritage Society, will discuss the people who surveyed and subdivided the land, from earliest European settlement times.

He will also shed light on some of the individuals who contributed to the heritage of the areas that make up Birkenhead today.

Brought to you by Birkenhead Heritage Society Inc.

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Historic Photographs

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 29 September to Sunday 14 October:
- Monday to Friday, 9am-5.30pm
- Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4.30pm
Birkenhead Library
Cnr Rawene Rd and Hinemoa St, Birkenhead

Birkenhead's early European settlers worked hard to break in the land, creating orchards and strawberry gardens. Then came merchants and business people, who bought larger blocks that were later laid out in house lots for sale.

The photographs feature some of the early settlers and entrepreneurs who left a legacy of buildings, street names, gardens or their unique stories recorded in local history.

Brought to you by Birkenhead Heritage Society Inc.

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead Library Heritage Surprise

Birkenhead Village
Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 October, 11am-2pm
Nell Fisher Reserve War Memorial by Birkenhead Library
Cnr Hinemoa & Rawene Rd
Birkenhead Village

Birkenhead Library presents pop-up stories. Alongside The Animals of Taylors Farm, Amy the Birkenhed Library Childrens Librarian will be telling stories of the Heritage farm animals at Nell Fisher Reserve (weather dependent, alternative location at Birkenhead Library). 

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

All Saints Anglican Church Fair

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 13th October 9am-12pm
187 Hinemoa Street
Birkenhead

All Saints Anglican Church are hosting their annual fair. Get on into the Village for a Coffee and a sneaky bargain all for a very good cause from one of the loveliest oldest churches in the Village.The Church itself is constructed from the old Forresters Hall solid Kauri and sited in two parts to create today's church and the hall behind. A really important part of our social heart in the Village.