2) Fun at the fair <\/p>\n
Motat’s Stem fair is back and bigger than ever. Photo \/ Connor Crawford<\/p>\n
Motat\u2019s much-loved\u202f\u202fStem Fair<\/a> is back this weekend \u2013 and bigger than ever. The two-day event celebrates the exciting world of science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) in Aotearoa, inspiring curious minds of all ages through hands-on discovery and playful learning. Held in Te Puaw\u0101nanga, Motat\u2019s science and technology centre from 10am to 4pm, the fair brings together Stem organisations, researchers and educators for a weekend packed with interactive demonstrations and activities. From building bridges with civil engineers to learning how to save shellfish with inspiring marine scientists, it\u2019s the perfect place for tamariki to get stuck in, whether they dream of being a doctor, engineer, game designer, or something entirely new. <\/p>\n Offering a fun, classroom-free environment to explore future careers and see just how exciting Stem can be, entry is included with general admission. <\/p>\n 3) Devonport delight <\/p>\n Head to Devonport village\u2019s community creative hub, Depot<\/a>, this weekend to see a new exhibition by West Auckland artist and tutor Verity Kindleysides.\u202fTitled Inside the Garden & Beyond, the exhibition places the seaside suburb\u2019s natural wonders front and centre, exploring the three-maunga chain of the Devonport peninsula linked by jewel-like gardens. A homage to acclaimed New Zealand artist Pat Hanly\u2019s early-1970s Inside the Garden series, the exhibition is a lovely way to explore Kindleysides\u2019 unique style, which was honed over the years at Auckland\u2019s Elam School of Fine Arts, the Slade School of Fine Art and the Royal Drawing School in London. The exhibition is free, and open until April 26. <\/p>\n 4) Ten years in the wild <\/p>\n Skux as! Taika Waititi\u2019s\u202fHunt for the Wilderpeople\u202f<\/a>is returning to cinemas nationwide over Easter to mark the 10th anniversary of its original release, with some special anniversary screenings taking place this Tuesday, March 31. Held at local cinemas across Aotearoa, they will be communal experiences featuring appearances by stars from the 2016 homegrown hit and more, with the film being shown in a 4K version and maximum audience enthusiasm encouraged. A range of creative collaborations have also been launched to mark the anniversary, like NZ Post\u2019s\u202fseries of stamps<\/a> featuring images from the film, a release of the official soundtrack on vinyl for the first time by Impressed Recordings<\/a> and Garage Project\u2019s\u202f<\/a> limited edition\u202fMajestical Lager, which will be available at cinemas and retailers across the country. Fans can purchase tickets to screenings on March 31st at huntforthewilderpeople.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n 5) Get your Ted on Ted <\/p>\n Are you and the little ones looking for an across-the-sea Ted-venture? Well, New Zealand Maritime Museum is here to grant your wishes this Saturday, inviting all to grab their teddy bears and bring them along for a sailing on heritage vessel,\u202fTed Ashby<\/a>.\u202fPack a picnic and gather the whole wh\u0101nau for a delightful adventure with teddies in tow on the beautiful Waitemat\u0101, with each picnicker enjoying fun snacks and leaving with a special Polaroid keepsake of them and their cuddly companion. With three sailings at 10.30am, 11.30am and 1.30pm, there are multiple opportunities to jump on board. Tickets from $20 per person are available online<\/a>. <\/p>\n 6) One place, endless experiences<\/p>\n It\u2019s the second weekend of Auckland Council\u2019s annual World of Cultures festival, an action-packed events series taking place all over the city until April 5. A celebration of the many cultures that co-exist in T\u0101maki Makaurau, CultureFest<\/a> pops up this Sunday at Mt Roskill War Memorial Park, promising a fun-filled day the whole family will enjoy. On site will be more than 100 stalls offering arts and crafts, fair trade goods and culinary wonders from all over the globe, and there will also be performances throughout the day that draw on traditions from Bangladesh to Niue, Bulgaria and beyond. If you can\u2019t make it on the day, visit worldofcultures.co.nz<\/a> for the full schedule of events at various locations around T\u0101maki Makaurau, where cultures converge like nowhere else in Aotearoa. <\/p>\n 7) H\u012bkoi by the sea <\/p>\n Part of EcoFest 2026, head to Harbourview-\u014crangihina in West Auckland this Sunday for H\u012bkoi Series: Taihua,<\/a> a hands-on interactive exploration to discover what benthic invertebrate species live in the intertidal zone at Te Atat\u016b Peninsula. You\u2019ll join a team collecting valuable data on the biodiversity, distribution, and abundance of seashore species across time and space, and there will also be fascinating conversations about the connectivity of this space to the wai\/water that flows from the upper catchment and how this might be impacting what we see now and in the future. The event is happening from 11am to 1pm and is free to attend. Be sure to bring along gumboots or other footwear you are happy to get muddy, a sunhat, drink bottle, and raincoat just in case! <\/p>\n Registration is open now<\/a>. <\/p>\n 8) Pretty flash <\/p>\n Fancy yourself as a bit of a bedroom DJ or a pro looking to add to their crate? Head along to the Flash Record Market at Ponsonby Social Club this afternoon from 2pm to 5pm and you just might find your next favourite banger. Presented by T\u0101maki-based online vinyl retailers Dusty Crates and Stack Records, Flash Record Market promises to be a fun afternoon of digging, connecting, and discovering records, with a curated selection from local vinyl vendors offering both new and second-hand gems up for grabs. Free to attend, there will also be rotating DJs on the decks keeping the soundtrack flowing throughout the afternoon, and plenty of ways to keep the party going at Ponsonby Social Club as the evening rolls on. <\/p>\n Coming up<\/p>\n Cambridge Autumn Festival<\/a>: March 20-29, Cambridge. World of Cultures<\/a>: March 21-April 5, Auckland. Dreamer Light Festival<\/a>: April 3-12, NZICC, Auckland. Deva Mahal New Zealand tour<\/a>, April 3-May 2 nationwide. Helen Clark in Six Outfits<\/a>: April 7-26, ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland. K-Pop Live<\/a>: April 7-18, nationwide. Milli: <\/a>April 7-11, Basement Theatre, Auckland. & Juliet:<\/a> April 9-May 3, The Civic, Auckland. Arthur Miller\u2019s A View From the Bridge<\/a>, April 9\u2013May 3, Q Theatre, Rangatira, Auckland. Auckland Phil\u2019s Six-thirty Session, <\/a>Tchaikovsky 4<\/a>:<\/a> April 9, Auckland Town Hall. Darklight, The Hidden World:<\/a> April 9-18, Aotea Centre, Auckland. NZSO <\/a>Resonance<\/a> featuring J\u00f6rgen van Rijen<\/a>: April 10, Auckland Town Hall. Ultra Festival<\/a>, April 10, Wellington Waterfront Finding Cynthia<\/a>: April 10 – 11, Artworks Theatre, Waiheke Island. Jimmy Barnes, Working Class Man:<\/a> April 19, Spark Arena, Auckland. The Graduate Choir NZ Recital for Pope Francis<\/a>:\u202fApril 21, St Michael\u2019s Catholic Church, Remuera Split Enz, Forever Enz Tour:<\/a> May 6, Wellington and May 9, Auckland. <\/p>\n Email canvasplanner@nzherald.co.nz with brief details of your upcoming event, including dates\/times, location and website. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"2) Fun at the fair Motat’s Stem fair is back and bigger than ever. 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Photo \/ Connor Crawford<\/p>\n
Taika Waititi\u2019s\u202fHunt for the Wilderpeople\u202fis returning to cinemas nationwide.<\/p>\n
The New Zealand Maritime Museum is inviting everyone to sail on the heritage vessel, Ted Ashby. Photo \/ Courtesy New Zealand Maritime Museum
Teds on Ted. Photo \/ Courtesy New Zealand Maritime Museum<\/p>\n
Cultures converge like nowhere else in Aotearoa at World of Cultures festival.
Auckland Council’s CultureFest 2026.<\/p>\n