Okalenda

10/08/2026

Still relying on word of mouth to fill your calendar?

Okalenda connects Auckland event vendors such as venues, photographers, DJs, caterers, musicians and more with organisers actively searching and ready to book.

Free to join.

Get started: https://www.okalenda.com/auth/signup

Create an account on Okalenda to start booking professional services and venues.

05/08/2026

Hi, my name is Amanda, and I’m the founder of Okalenda.

Okalenda started being developed around two years ago (way before the AI boom).

It was built with a lot of thought and with help from people in the event industry.

We listened to input from venue owners, food trucks, photographers, and DJs, and after lots of thinking, we did our best to create a digital hub that connects the event industry.

How can this help the industry and your business? We want to give visibility to the people who help make New Zealand a fun place while also making events easier and smoother to organise.

You can check out our website and download our app, which is now available on Android and iOS.

We also know we’re still a work in progress, and your feedback is extremely important to help us make this platform even better.

So far, I’m very proud of what we have achieved.

This video was recorded by .nz even before Okalenda launched.

It took me a while to post it, but today was a venue visit day and I put my shyness in my pocket and got myself out there.

I had so many great interactions that I thought I’d extend that to social media as well.

Even though Okalenda is a digital platform, it is built by real people, for real vendors.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey.

03/08/2026

Have you heard about a bar called Lord Kitchener?

This pub is located in the heart of Sandringham, and it's where locals come to watch rugby or soccer games because of the great big screens they have.

You can now book it for your private event using our app or our website. If you haven't downloaded it yet, it's now available for Android and iOS. You're also welcome to check out our website: www.okalenda.com

And guess what? It's free to join as a vendor.

29/07/2026

Conversations for a Creative City

A cozy urban sanctuary for late-night warm drinks and deep conversations keeping the creative pulse of Tāmaki’s underground arts & culture scene alive!

This month we ask: What makes a city feel like home for artists?

Why do some creatives stay and build a life here, while others leave? What does Tāmaki need to become one of the world’s great creative cities?

And what role do each of us play in shaping that future?

Ruby Lounge is a monthly gathering for artists, musicians, writers, designers, makers, cultural workers, and curious minds who care about the future of creativity in Tāmaki Makaurau.

This is NOT a networking event, panel discussion or a lecture.

It’s a living room for the city.

A warm, welcoming space where conversations unfold naturally over endless cups of chai, comfortable couches, and gentle background music.

Come alone or with friends. Meet someone new. Share an idea you’ve been sitting on.

Listen more than you speak. Stay for twenty minutes or the whole evening.

Part of First Thursdays on Karangahape Rd.
Date: Thursday, 6th August
Time: 4:00 pm — Late
Location: The Button Factory
Cost: FREE (Donations Welcome)
Chai, Kai & Cacao Available

07/07/2026

Calling all small venues across New Zealand! 📍

Looking to fill more dates on your calendar?
Join Okalenda and showcase your space to event organisers searching for venues for corporate events, staff parties, Christmas functions, birthdays, workshops, and more.

✨ Free to join�✨ No upfront costs�✨ Only pay when you receive a confirmed booking

Let’s help more people discover your venue.
Visit www.okalenda.com or get in touch to learn more!

01/07/2026

Meet David Fu 📸

David has been working as a photographer for almost 10 years.

He loves shooting weddings and commercial events, and one of the most memorable events he has photographed was a themed Chocolate Factory party.

For David, photography is all about capturing special moments and giving people memories they can look back on for years to come.

What started as creating content eventually turned into a true passion, and nearly 10 years later he still loves what he does.

Thanks for sharing your story with us, David.

You can now book David’s services through Okalenda.

P.S. The person filming David’s video is definitely not a professional videographer… as you can probably tell 😂

23/06/2026

A little bit about last week…

What a night!

After months of planning, hard work, challenges, and excitement, we finally launched Okalenda surrounded by so many amazing people from Auckland’s event industry.

It was great to see venue owners, photographers, videographers, musicians, decorators, planners, and other event professionals all coming together, making new connections, sharing ideas, and supporting one another.

For me personally, it was a very special moment. Okalenda started as an idea, and seeing so many people believe in it and support it means the world.

A massive thank you to everyone who came along, took the time to meet new people, and shared their feedback. We are incredibly grateful for the support and excited about what’s ahead.

This is just the beginning for Okalenda, and we can’t wait to keep building something that helps connect event organisers with incredible vendors and venues across New Zealand.

Thank you for being part of the journey. ❤️

Amazing video done by .nz
Thank you a million 🙏🏼♥️

27/05/2026

If you plan events, this app changes everything. Okalenda connects planners and vendors in one simple, transparent platform. Find. Book. Manage. Pay. All in one place.

We can't wait to show the event vendors how we operate.
This time is coming.... we are launching soon 🚀
Make sure to register to our vendor launch event.
*** LIMITED PLACES ***

Link in our BIO.

23/05/2026

This is Benji and Poynton Studios. This is where we are hosting our vendor launch event on the 16th of June.

Big thank you to Benji and Poynton Studios for opening the doors to us.

Benji has been running Poynton Studios for the past 6 years, and behind the space there’s a really strong story of resilience. He made some time to share a bit of his journey with us (more chapters coming soon…).

I think sometimes we don’t realise how much it takes to keep a community space running. There are a lot of ups and downs behind the scenes, but also a lot of passion and resilience. Poynton Studios became part of who Benji is.

It was really nice hearing more about the reality of running the venue and also understanding how important spaces like this are for community and human connection.

And honestly, this is one of the things Okalenda has been giving me lately, the chance to meet incredible people like Benji along the way ♥️

If you haven’t registered for our special afternoon yet, spots are limited.

Link here:

https://forms.gle/DEscG75Brczhikv18