Community Groups

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Morning and evening classes
Cost: Koha (donation)

Erwin our teacher is an Emily Place local and has been practicing Tai Chi for more than three decades.

Join our city centre neighbourhood crew as he leads weekly beginner and intermediate class levels on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aaiotanga Community Space.

Our Kaupapa is to positively connect communities. Orange Sky provides free laundry, showers and genuine conversation to people experiencing homelessness through a regular mobile service.

We create a safe, positive and supportive environment for people who are often ignored or feel disconnected from their community.

Greys Ave: Mon-Fri | 10am - 4pm
Albert Park: Mon-Fri | 1pm - 4pm

Perfectly Imperfect Op Shop—a unique space dedicated to embracing imperfections and fostering community.

With every $15 donation, you'll support a family in need by providing them with a full box of seasonal produce. Plus, you're welcome to pick some fresh produce for your own family to enjoy.

You can also volunteer.

Mondays | 10am - 12pm
Ponsonby Community Centre

РУССКАЯ ИГРОВАЯ ГРУППА

Приглашаем семьи с детьми от рождениядо пяти лет на русскую игровую группу!

Наша группа проходит по понедельникам с

10.00 до 12.00 в общественном центре

Понсонби (Ponsonby Community Centre) по адресу 20 Ponsonby Terrace, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011. Взнос $2 с семьи. До скорой встречи!

Mondays | 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freyberg Place

Come and join our free Chinese dance class every Monday from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the Ellen Melville Centre. No need to register, just show up!

Tuesdays | 10am - 12pm
2 Freyberg Place (Pioneer Women’s Hall)

You are invited to a coffee group for parents and caregivers of new babies. A place to connect, create new friendships, share and learn from each other.

Tuesdays | 2pm
Ellen Mellville Centre, 2 Freyberg Square
Free

Did you know there are many benefits to playing Mahjong?

Join us for mahjong today.

Wednesdays | 11:30am - 1:30pm
28 Symonds St, Grafton

Join us for lunch in the church every Wednesday as we engage in spirit-led conversations and share life together. We strive to make these weekly lunch feel like a home away from home as we join together for friendship, connection and great food.

Wednesdays | 4:30pm - 6pm
Auckland Central Library

All welcome, beginners, intermediates and advanced.

Contact Stuart: 027 915 9805

Wednesdays | 1pm - 3pm
Homeground, 140 Hobson St

A collaboration between Auckland City Mission, Foodtogether & Perfectly Imperfect

Preorder here

Wednesdays | 1pm - 3pm
Makerspace, Auckland Central Library

Have you got a craft project that you’ve been wanting to complete for ages, unfinished paperwork or mending that you’ve been meaning to do? Tick that job off your list in the company of others at the UFO Group, which meets at Central City Library’s Makerspace every week – and everyone is welcome.

Wednesdays | 6pm
Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freyberg Square

Contact Stuart: 027 915 9805

Last Thursday every month | 4pm - 7:30pm
Ellen Melville Centre

You’ve heard of First Thursday markets… now presenting Last Thursday markets! A new monthly market by Celestial Corner at the Ellen Melville Centre, on the last Thursday of each month.

Fridays | 10am - 12pm
ACPC, 25 Union St

‘Bring Your Own’ craft projects club. Get together with others, work on your craft and have fun!

$3pp. Contact Janet: jcards@ocallahan.org

Fridays | 4pm
28 Symonds St, Grafton

Join us every Friday in the crypt for free English classes. We practice speaking and writing together, learn about Aotearoa New Zealand and create life-long friendships. All welcome.

Every Second Sunday of the Month
9am - 12pm
Victoria Street Carpark, 30 Kitchener Street

The ReUse Car Boot Market runs on the second Sunday of the Month.

The market is for second hand items only – no new stuff as we think there is already enough stuff on our planet.

One price – $30 per site

Saturday mornings | 10am - 12pm
25 Union St, First floor, Hall 1

KiwiTalk is an English conversation class, focused on building listening and speaking skills. Each week we’ll talk about a practical topic or current story of interest. You can suggest some topics that interest you!

The classes are free, although you may choose to give a small donation (koha).

Third Saturdays | 2pm - 4pm
Auckland Central Library

Repair instead of throwing away. Services available are; mending of clothing and textiles (no alterations), as well as small electrical household items such as toasters, lamps, vacuum cleaners, etc. We don't accept microwaves. There will also be an introductory workshop to 3D Printing at 3pm, no registration required.

KOHA is gratefully accepted to support the running of this event. If you are keen to volunteer your repair skills, get in touch at nzrepaircafeinfo@gmail.com

Sundays | 9am - 10am
Auckland Art Gallery

Yoga explores the expansiveness of what it is to be human – mind, body, spirit – in a non-competitive practice that allows individuals their own unique inquiry into the fascinating enigma of life.

These hour-long Hatha yoga classes will include warm-up stretching, building to stronger poses, including flow balance and breath focus. Warming down will lead into breath practice, ending with a brief relaxation or meditation. Our practice and practice space is open to beginners as well as more experienced yogis aged 14 years and over.

Penny Hacking completed her advanced Hatha yoga teacher training through Ashram Yoga Auckland. She has completed mental health awareness training, holds a current First Aid Certificate and is a member of the New Zealand Registered Exercise Professionals (REPs) and Yoga New Zealand, the national registration body for yoga teachers. Penny is committed to learning through yoga and working with like-minded individuals to enhance a greater balance of physical, mental and emotional well-being and resilience.

Sessions:

Every Sunday between 16 Feb–7 Dec 2025 (except public holidays)  

Bookings are essential as we are no longer accepting over the counter purchases on the day.

Condition of participation: please do not register or attend if you currently have any medical conditions, health issues (including injuries, surgeries) or illnesses that could affect your ability to undertake this class safely.

Exhibition credit: Manpower Myths of Masculinity (installation view), Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, 2023

Cost
General admission $20, Members $18 (+ fees)

Sundays | 6pm
Ellen Melville Centre
Free