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02/03/2026

TOMORROW is our final Sunrise Yoga session for 2026! 🧘‍♀️

Bring your mat, move your body, and ease into the morning as the sun rises over Te Waitematā.

Get your FREE ticket now: https://events.humanitix.com/sunrise-yoga-summer-2026

Thanks to the Auckland Council whānau and WE-AR for supporting the 2026 season of Sunrise Yoga.

22/02/2026

We've had a great start to Sunrise Yoga this year, and we're back at Queen's Wharf for 2 more weeks! 🌅

Come and experience your city in a totally different way — with morning harbour views, salt air and movement — guided by instructors curated by WE-AR. Open to all levels and designed to be supportive, relaxed and easy to follow - no prior experience required.

Registrations are going quickly. Get yours today: https://events.humanitix.com/sunrise-yoga-summer-2026

Made possible thanks to the support of Auckland Council and WE-AR.

19/02/2026

In December, we joined forces with General Collective and Britomart and transformed Te Komititanga into a bustling downtown market 🎄

We felt super lucky to collaborate with these hip folks, made possible by the support of Auckland Council whānau and the City Centre Targeted Rate. It’s clear that when we work together, the result is better places for everyone.

We’re excited to build on this momentum and collaborate with our partners on more events throughout the year!

18/02/2026

It's nearly that time again... have you got your costume ready? 🧜‍♂️

Participation in our Mermaid Parade is free and open to everyone! All parade participants must be in costume - including parents and caregivers accompanying little fishies - so now’s the time to start dreaming up your most seaworthy look. Spectators are warmly welcomed to line the route or join the celebrations at Silo Park.

Need some help bringing your alter-ego to life?
Join the costume-making workshop taking place this Saturday, 21st February at Silo Park. All materials provided — just bring your vision and your fishiest ideas. Find full details on the costume-making workshop event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/768515095778017/

Who will be our 2026 Supreme Merperson, Merchild and Fishiest Whānau? We can't wait to find out.

Stop splashing about - get your FREE tickets and start planning your outfit now! https://events.humanitix.com/mermaid-parade-2026

06/12/2025

Digital Marketing + Social Media Manager - Join Interesting Things!

We're seeking a talented friendly to boost our placemaking programmes and events across Auckland's waterfront and city centre.

Help us connect communities with vibrant public spaces through compelling digital wizardry.

What we're offering:

Part-time: 10 hours/week, initial 4-month contract

$50/hr + GST

Interesting Things is based in Newton Central Auckland. Flexible mix of remote, office, and project work.

You bring:

5+ years in social media & digital marketing

Adobe Creative Suite skills (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

Content creation, campaign experience, website management

Apply with your CV, cover letter, and links to 3-5 campaigns (note your role in each) to [email protected]. Closes 19 Dec or when we find the right fit.

Please note this is an independent contractor role - must be a NZ resident.

More information and position description - link in bio.

Let's do Interesting Things! ✨

07/03/2025

FREE Sunrise Yoga!

This Tuesday we're hosting our final Sunrise Yoga session of the Summer on Queens Wharf series 🌞

It's been series packed full of magical moments - sunrises and connection next to the moana, led by some of the finest yogis Aotearoa has to offer.

Don't miss this last chance of the season to stretch and connect as the sun rises - grab a free ticket now to secure your place, link in bio ✨

A massive mihi to WE-AR for supporting the kaupapa ❤️

Summer on Queens Wharf is made possible by Eke Panuku Development and brought to life by Interesting Things Aotearoa

04/02/2025

TOMORROW we're getting up early for our first Sunrise Yoga of the season - 7:00am - 8:15am with Kirsty Van de Geer at the end of Queens Wharf.

The series is all weather - when it's fine we'll be stretching next to the sea, if the weather's not on our side we'll be upstairs at The Cloud, overlooking the moana.

Register for free tickets at https://events.humanitix.com/sunrise-yoga-a3llk92h

Sunrise Yoga is a part of the Summer on Queens Wharf programme, made possible by Eke Panuku Development with help from yours truly, and lovingly curated by WE-AR

22/01/2025

Summer on Queens Wharf returns for 2025!

Soak in the sunshine and celebrate the season with Summer on Queens Wharf 2025, returning with a vibrant programme of free performances, events and activities by the moana.

The all-ages programme, an initiative supported by Eke Panuku Development Auckland, Interesting Things and Moana Festival Auckland, runs from January to March 2025 and features an exciting mix of returning favourites and brand-new experiences.

Sunrise Yoga

Back by popular demand! Start your day with six Sunrise Yoga sessions by the sea. Guided by expert instructors curated by WE-AR, these sessions blend ancient wisdom, movement and morning light, creating a moment of calm and connection on the edge of the Waitematā Harbour.

Sunset Sessions

New for 2025, Sunset Sessions brings live music to the end of Queens Wharf as the sun dips below the horizon. The evening series features an eclectic line-up of artists, including soul singer ROMi Wrights, pacific punk-fusion band LEAO, Love Square, Cook Island drumming group Te-Kiato, improvised music from Māpura Music by artists living with disabilities and more to be announced!

Ka Tiri o Te Moana

In a powerful response to the urgent issue of climate change, Atamira Dance Company presents Ka Tiri o Te Moana. Choreographed by founding member Louise Pōtiki Bryant, this site-specific performance explores the impacts of Antarctic ice melt on communities globally and nationally. Drawing on Ngāi Tahu perspectives, the work highlights the deep relationships between southern iwi, Antarctica, and the southern oceans, weaving together dance, storytelling, and environmental awareness.

Mermaid Parade

Following a swashbuckling debut in 2024, the Mermaid Parade is back! Fish-folk, merpeople, clams, and nautical navigators of all ages are invited to don their best ocean-inspired looks and parade along the waterfront of Tāmaki Makaurau. A celebration of creativity, community and the sea, this whimsical event promises waves of fun for everyone.

All activities are free and open to all ages. Visit the Queens Wharf Facebook event pages for updates, performance schedules, and free ticket registration details.

The Summer on Queens Wharf 2025 programme is made possible thanks to Eke Panuku Development Auckland with support from Interesting Things Aotearoa and Moana Auckland.

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