Featured Events in Auckland in November 2024 (July Updated)

The New Zealand National Poetry Slam returns to Tāmaki Makaurau. Poets from around the country will battle it out for the title of 2024 National Champion! This year, poets representing Wellington, Christchurch, Hawkes Bay, Tauranga, Hamilton, Nelson/Golden Bay, Dunedin, & Auckland will take the stage for one night of competition. Who will be crowned the 2024 Champion? Judges chosen from the audience will decide! There are limited tickets, and this event has sold out for the last two years, so grab yours now. More than just a slam, the NZNPS 2024 will feature a programme of events to compliment the main event. Check out these events, which include a panel and a writing workshop, all taking place across the 29th and 30th of November. Established in 2011, NZ Poetry Slam is an independent community run by a committee of poets from across Aotearoa. With generous support from Creative Communities Auckland and the Waitematā Local Board. All Ages. Uncensored but hate speech free. Information Source: New Zealand Poetry Slam | eventbrite

10:30am coffee pouring, 11am talk begins Saturday 30 November 2024 Following the opening of Joar Nango’s new exhibition, Building an archive of Indigenous architecture, join us to hear from Nango and fellow visiting Sámi architects and collaborators. Building an archive of Indigenous architecture is a continuation of Joar’s ongoing project Girjegumpi. In Aotearoa, facilitating a space to consider Māori architecture was integral to the project and marks the beginning of conversations that will continue in the future. Nango and collaborators Katarina Spik Skum, Magnus Antaris Tuolja, and Eve Sarapää will share reflections on their time in Aotearoa and insights into their practices with project facilitator Zoe Black. Get your $10 ticket to attend this morning talk with a coffee & croissant in hand. — Joar Nango is an architect and artist based in Romsa, Norway. His work is rooted in Sápmi – the traditional Sámi territory covering the northern regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland and the Kola Peninsula in Russia. Through building, site-specific interventions, design collaborations, photography, publications and video, Nango’s work explores the role of Sámi and Indigenous architecture and craft in contemporary thought. Nango’s work, including the long-term project Girjegumpi, is nurtured by parallel collaborations with other artists, architects and craftspeople. Trained at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Nango graduated in Architecture in 2008. Since then, his work has been presented at documenta 14; Bergen Kunsthall; National Museum – Architecture, Oslo; Canadian Centre for Architecture; Sámi Dáiddaguovddáš (Sámi Centre for Contemporary Art); and Kiasma, Helsinki. Katarina Spik Skum is a duodjár, an artist and maker of Sámi traditional craft, based in Jåhkåmåhkke. Katarina Spik Skum's practice is based on Sámi traditions, and much of her inspiration is taken from Sámi culture and nature. Spik Skum has a master's degree in duodji from Sámi allaskuvla, the Sámi University of Applied Sciences in Kautokeino, Norway, although a lot of her duodje knowledge is inherited from her mother and grandmother. Spik Skum is a recipient of the Asa Kitok scholarship, and has exhibited extensively in Sápmi and beyond. Eveliina Sarapää is an architect with Sámi roots in Ohcejohka, who lives and works in Helsinki. Sarapää specializes in demanding renovations and conversions of buildings, wooden architecture and Sámi architecture. Her aim is to ignite wider conversation about Sámi architecture in Finland through her work and to draw attention to the decolonization of architecture drawing from Sámi architecture epistemologies. Magnus Antaris Tuoljais a cultural craftsman interested in duodji, archives and specialises in preservation of traditional Sámi buildings. He has studied cultural conservation on building crafts at the University of Gothenburg, and has recently undertaken the restoration of a site west of Borgafjäll. Presently, he is undertaking an archive project at Ájtte Museum in Jåhkåmåhkke. — This programme is supported by Nordisk Kulturfond’s Globus initiative. Coffee & Croissants is a conversation series supported by our friends at Allpress Espresso and Daily Bread. Information Source: Objectspace | eventbrite

Explore Auckland v Canterbury Day 3 sporting information for 30th November, as well as links for Cricket tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Auckland cricket team, also known as the Auckland Aces, is a professional cricket team representing the Auckland region in New Zealand. They compete in the Plunket Shield, Ford Trophy, and Super Smash domestic competitions, as well as the prestigious national T20 competition, the T20 Super Smash. The team has won the Plunket Shield 28 times, the most out of any team in New Zealand, as well as the Ford Trophy 11 times. They have also produced several successful players, including Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson, who have gone on to represent the New Zealand national team. The team's home ground is the iconic Eden Park, which has a capacity of over 50,000 and has hosted many famous cricket matches, including the 2015 Cricket World Cup final. With a strong history and talented players, the Auckland Aces are a force to be reckoned with in New Zealand cricket. The Canterbury Cricket team is a professional New Zealand cricket team that competes in various national and international competitions. They are a part of the Plunket Shield, Ford Trophy, and Super Smash tournaments in New Zealand. Established in 1873, the team boasts a rich history and has won multiple championships, including 17 Plunket Shield titles, 10 Ford Trophy titles, and 4 Super Smash titles. The team is known for producing talented players such as Ross Taylor, Tom Latham, and Henry Nicholls, who have gone on to represent the national team. They play their home matches at the Hagley Oval, a picturesque stadium with a seating capacity of 20,000. With a strong and experienced lineup, Canterbury Cricket team continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of cricket. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

We return to Ink bar on Saturday 30th November, and at long last we welcome to the Burnout family, the man, the myth, the legend, Greg Churchill. It's been a long time coming, but we finally have the main man joining residents Rayza and Darren Bailey behind Ink's hallowed decks! As always come down early, there are no warm up DJs. Earlybird tickets available from Eventbrite. R18 Information Source: Burnout Music Events NZ | eventbrite

Explore Auckland FC v Newcastle Jets sporting information for 30th November, as well as links for Football tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. Auckland FC is a professional football team based in Newcastle Jets4, New Zealand. Established in 2004, the team competes in the top tier of New Zealand's football league, the New Zealand Football Championship. Known for their strong performances and consistent success, Auckland FC has won the New Zealand Football Championship seven times, making them the most successful team in the league's history. The team also holds the record for most consecutive championships, winning four in a row from 2006-2009. Auckland FC has produced numerous talented players, some of whom have gone on to play for the New Zealand national team. The team's home stadium is the Kiwitea Street Stadium, which has a capacity of over 2,500 spectators. With its impressive track record and dedicated players, Auckland FC continues to be a dominant force in the world of New Zealand football. The Newcastle Jets are a professional football team based in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. They currently compete in the Newcastle Jets3, the top tier of Australian football. Founded in 2000, the team plays their home matches at McDonald Jones Stadium, which has a capacity of over 33,000 spectators. The Jets have had numerous successful seasons, including winning the Newcastle Jets3 Premiership in 2008 and the Newcastle Jets3 Championship in 2008 and 2009. The team has also produced several talented players, such as Joel Griffiths, who has won the Newcastle Jets3 Golden Boot award twice. With a passionate fan base and a strong record of achievements, the Newcastle Jets are a formidable force in Australian football. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com