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Matariki Moonlight Lantern Walk
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Matariki Moonlight Lantern Walk

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Location

📍 Māngere Bridge

Schedule

  • •Friday 10 July · 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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Event by [Ellerslie Village](https://www.facebook.com/ellerslievillage) [Ellerslie War Memorial](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ellerslie-War-Memorial/124836764256735) Duration: 6 hr 30 min Public · Anyone on or off Facebook Calling all Lego lovers! The Ellerslie Brick Show is back for 2026, and this year we're taking a trip through the decades to celebrate Lego through the years. When: Saturday 18 July, 9:30am to 4:00pm Where: Ellerslie Arts Hall (Ellerslie War Memorial Hall) Cost: $5 per person, or a family of 4 for $15. Under 3s are free. Bring the whole family for a fun day out in the village. We can't wait to see you there! Brought to you in partnership with AuckLUG (Auckland's Lego User Group), the Ellerslie Arts Hall will be packed with incredible builds, nostalgic creations and jaw-dropping displays that kids and grown-ups will both love. Expect intricate towns, classic sets, modern masterpieces and plenty of inspiration to take home. We can't wait to see you there. Add the event to your calendar today! See less

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Lego lovers, this one's for you — the Ellerslie Brick Show is back.

The 2026 Ellerslie Brick Show is taking a trip through the decades, celebrating Lego through the years with incredible builds, nostalgic creations, and jaw-dropping displays that kids and grown-ups will love equally. Brought to you in partnership with AuckLUG (Auckland's Lego User Group), the Ellerslie Arts Hall will be packed with intricate towns, classic sets, modern masterpieces, and plenty of inspiration to take home.

At $5 per person or $15 for a family of four (under 3s free), it's a brilliant and affordable day out in the village.

Ellerslie Brick Show 2026 · Saturday 18 July 2026 · 9:30am–4pm · Ellerslie Arts Hall, Ellerslie War Memorial Hall · $5 per person · Family of 4 $15 · Under 3s free

Event by [Out and About Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau](https://www.facebook.com/OutandAboutAKL) and [Junky Monkeys](https://www.facebook.com/junkymonkeysnz) Western Springs Garden Community Hall Duration: 3 hr Public · Anyone on or off Facebook Come play these winter holidays! Junky Monkeys sets the stage for imagination, joy, and play to thrive. We’re bringing a massive stash of clean, rescued junk from landfill to your local community centre. Whānau are invited to dive in, explore, and create whatever their imaginations dream up. You might see huts, marble runs, go-karts, or even time machines taking shape – it’s old-school play at its best: away from screens, full of problem-solving, creativity, and 100% joy. Junky Monkeys is a loose parts play provider – meaning we work with schools and events, showcasing and advocating for the potential of playing with JUNK. Our goal is to spread the transformative power of loose parts play throughout Aotearoa. [www.junkymonkeys.org](https://www.junkymonkeys.org) Huge thanks to Albert-Eden Local Board for your support with this mahi. See less

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Huts, marble runs, go-karts, time machines — what will your kids build?

Junky Monkeys is bringing a massive stash of clean, rescued junk to Western Springs Garden Community Hall these winter holidays, and whānau are invited to dive in and create whatever their imaginations can dream up.

This is old-school play at its absolute best — away from screens, full of problem-solving, creativity, and pure joy. Loose parts play means there are no instructions, no right answers, and no limits. Just junk, imagination, and the kind of play that kids remember.

Free, family-friendly, and proudly supported by Albert-Eden Local Board.

Junky Monkeys Loose Parts Play · Western Springs Garden Community Hall · Free · 3 hours · junkymonkeys.org

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  • [Contact Us](https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/contact-us/) Events[Contact us to add your event here](https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/contact-us/) [« All Events](https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/calendar/) Matariki Moonlight Lantern Walk ~ Fri 10th July 5:30-8:00pm July 10 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Join the Matariki Moonlight Lantern Walk at Ambury Farm! A evening for our local community to come together to celebrate Matariki with a magical evening of community, crafting, and nature. Hosted by Friends of the Farm, this free family fun event lights up the Māori New Year. When & Where
  • Date: Friday 10 July 2026 – Ambury Regional Park
  • 5:30 PM: Gather at the farm barn to craft your custom tin-can lantern.
  • 6:30 PM: The group departs together for a scenic hīkoi (walk) along the foreshore and farm paddocks with the lanterns we have made. What to Bring
  • One empty tin can per person filled with frozen water (essential for hammering out your lantern design safely). Spares are available if needed.
  • Warm winter clothing to stay cozy during the outdoor walk.
  • All-terrain wheels: The farm tracks are bumpy and muddy, making them suitable for mountain buggies but not standard strollers. What is Provided
  • Free Kai: Enjoy a sausage sizzle, hash browns, onions.
  • Sweet Finish: Warm up after the walk with hot chocolate and delicious home baking.
  • Tools: All necessary hammers and equipment for lantern making will be ready in the barn. Please arrive on time so the community can set off on the walk together. The lantern is a symbol of lighting and brightening the path for the Māori new year. Traditionally, the star Puanga (Rigel) and the star cluster of Matariki (Pleiades) appears as a sign of the new lunar cycle in Aotearoa. [Click here to read about the success of last year](https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/ambury-regional-park/matariki-moonlight-family-fun-lantern-walk-%202025/).

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Light up the Māori New Year with a magical moonlit walk along the Māngere foreshore.

The Matariki Moonlight Lantern Walk at Ambury Farm is back — and it's one of the most special free community events of the season. Hosted by Friends of the Farm, this free family evening brings the local community together to craft tin-can lanterns, share kai, and walk together through the farm paddocks and foreshore as the stars of Matariki rise.

The evening kicks off at 5:30pm in the farm barn where you'll hammer out your own custom tin-can lantern design, before the whole group sets off together at 6:30pm for a scenic hīkoi along the foreshore by lantern light. Afterwards, warm up with hot chocolate and home baking. A sausage sizzle, hash browns, and onions are also on offer — all free.

What to bring: one empty tin can per person filled with frozen water (spares available if needed), warm winter clothing, and all-terrain wheels if you have little ones — farm tracks are bumpy and muddy, suitable for mountain buggies but not standard strollers.

Please arrive on time so the community can set off together.

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https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/matariki-moonlight-walk-2026

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