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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
 
SANTA'S SECRET STASH

The Village is getting ready for Christmas! The trees are being trimmed and the decorations are hung, and it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Santa's Secret Stash is cash is stashed in over 70 Village chimneys throughout the village, ready for you to discover when you next shop, dine or use one of our fabulous village services!
All receipts to be collected in the Village from standing room to KFC from KFC to Bungalo, you just need to spend $50 to be in to win! You can even spend in multiple businesses, adding up to $50 spent, to enter to win!
 
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THIS IS A PLANNED ALL WEATHER EVENT
read on to discover our schedule
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Summer Christmas Fun

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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
SUMMER CHRISTMAS FUN
BEACH AND BACH WITH KFTC


Sat 7th December
10-2pm

Nell Fisher Reserve

Celebrate Santa with a day of seasons! Summer fun in the sun with the Elves of Kaipatiki Community Facilities Trust.

Seacraft, a collaborative activity, seaside storytime, imaginary boat play. Join KCFT for an imaginary beachside day at the bach in the sunshine before Santa comes to visit!
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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
CHRISTMAS GAMES

Sat 7th December
10-4pm

Nell Fisher Reserve

We're going to have some fun this Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam! Explore the various games handmade by the elves and have a go trying to beat each one!


THIS IS AN ALL WEATHER EVENT
 
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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
CHRISTMAS CANDY FLOSS

Sat 7th December
10-4pm

Nell Fisher Reserve

Nothing sets the mood on a fun day like the sweet smell of candy floss! Treat the kids to a sweet treat while you enjoy all the fun of Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam!
 
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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
CHRISTMAS CHURROS

Sat 7th December
10-4pm

Kaimataara Viewing Platform

Hop into the Village, and next to Santa's igloo, find Santa's favourite churros! Want a sweet, fried treat while walking around Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam? We have a Churro truck visiting the Village for the day outside Kaimataara so you can grab a tasty treat for the family! Feliz navidad!
 
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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
CHRISTMAS HOT DOGS

Sat 7th December
10-4pm

Nell Fisher Reserve

We love fair food while enjoying fun events, so we decided to bring back our favourite hot dog food truck! Find him at Nell Fisher Reserve for a savoury, on the go snack!
 
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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
CHRISTMAS LANEWAY MARKET

Sat 7th December
10-3pm

68 Mokoia Road

Discover a range of artisan, handmade and unique goods at our laneway market, including festive goods and items perfect for gifting this Christmas!


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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
SANTA'S MUSICIANS

Sat 7th December
Norfolk Pine Stage
Kaimataara o Wai Manawa
Christmas Market



Enjoy the musical melodies of Santa's Musicians around the Village as you enjoy all the festivities of Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam


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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
CHRISTMAS IGLOO FUN!

Sat 7th December
11-3pm Kaimataara Platform
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Some balloon igloos will be popping up in the Village for Santa's visit! These will be full of swirling balloons, fun to chase around with friends for the little ones, and will be appearing in three locations around the Village!


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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
ELF'S FACE PAINT

Sat 7th December
12-2pm

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Our Village favourite event activity is back once again, face painting! Meet Laura the Elf outside KidzStuffOnline for some festive face painting, where you could get a candy cane, Christmas tree, Santa hat, or another fun festive design on your face!


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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
BELL'S ANGELS

Sat 7th December
1:30pm Norfolk Pine Stage

1:45pm Nell Fisher Reserve

Enjoy the sweet sound of bells jingling in the Village, with a visit from Bells Angels during Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam


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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
SANTA'S ARRIVAL

Sat 7th December
2pm

Nell Fisher Reserve

See Santa's grand arrival into the Village! Greet him as he arrives into the Village on his unique sleigh and meet him at Nell Fisher Reserve where you can follow him into Birkenhead Library!


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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
MRS CLAUS BALOON TWISTING

Sat 7th December
2-4pm

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Mrs Claus has picked up a new hobby, balloon twisting! She has decided to join Santa Claus when he visits the Village for Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam, and you can find her outside KidzStuffOnline to meet her and get a cool balloon creation!


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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
STORYTIME WITH SANTA

Sat 7th December
2:30pm

Birkenhead Library - Children's Area

Santa is bringing his favourite picture book with him to his visit to the Village to read to the children of the Village! Join him for a read-a-long from 2:30 to enjoy this Christmas classic with Santa.


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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
PHOTOS WITH SANTA

Sat 7th December
3-4:30pm

Birkenhead Library

Want a family photo with Santa? Stop by Birkenhead Library during Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam to take a whole with the man himself, and get a chance for the kids to tell him what they want for Christmas! 

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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
ELVES ON STILTS

Sat 7th December
3-5pm

Strolling

The elves have grown very tall over the past year while building your toys! They're visiting the Village for Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam to create some mischief as they explore the Village and see what they can get up to!


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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
THE CHRISTMAS MADELEINES

Sat 7th December
Norfolk Pine Stage: 3-4pm
Nell Fisher Reserve: 4-5pm

The Madeleines are returning to the Village, this time to sing our favourite Christmas carols of eras past


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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
LIGHTING OF THE TREE

Sat 7th December
7pm

Norfolk Pine

From 7pm the lights of our beloved Norfolk Pine tree will be visible from afar, with our guiding star lit bright on top to help guide Santa home! Enjoy the fairylit streets of the Village in the evening, alongside our live music and festive ambience
 
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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
ELSA AND ANNA

Sat 7th December
4-6pm

Nell Fisher Reserve

Some special visitors will be in the Village for Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam to meet Santa and the people of the Village! If you want to meet the Ice Queen and her sister, you can find them at Nell Fisher Reserve!


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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
SOUNDS OF THE SHORE
CHOIR

Sat 7th December
5-6pm

Nell Fisher Reserve

Nothing says Christmas like the sound of carollers, so we've welcomed back the Sounds of the Shore choir back to the Village to serenade us with Christmas carols during Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam!


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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
ELVES ARROWS

Sat 7th December
12-2pm (TBC)

4/74 Mokoia Road

Try your hand at archery this Christmas! The naughty elves from New Zealand Stage and Screen have picked up archery this year and want to teach you how to do it yourself, have a go and see if you can shoot your arrow straight and hit the bullseye!

This activity costs $10

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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS

Sat 7th December
10-3pm (TBC)

68 Mokoia Road

Discover the world of dungeons and dragons and see what fun the elves have had with it! Stop by New Zealand Stage and Screen Combat School and see what Alex and the elves have for sale in this exciting world of possibility


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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
OP SHOP HOP  for Your Enjoyment

Fri 25 October
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Celebrate our op shops as the  first event of our Art Deco Spring Fling celebration on Friday 25th October as we bring the best jazz performers into our OP SHOPS to sing the Classics of Swing from 11-1 Grab a coffee and browse to the sounds of the era when our commerical heart of the  vintage was first delveoped during the 1920s.  The  Obourn Bujilding, Yarntons Highbuy Buildings and The Blitza block where all built during tthis ear of Music.  Enjoy iwth our compliments and check out the unique treats we have instore for you on Saturday 26th October and we will transport you back to the golden era of music!


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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
OPENING PERFORMANCE
The Swing Jazz Bands of the Era for Your Enjoyment

Sat 26 October
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Celebrate the opening of our fabulous Spring Fling Vintage Carnival with the fantastic Madeleines Trio concert performance. The vintage vocal trio will transport you back to the golden era of music!
These ladies have worked internationally in theater - in West End, Hong Kong and Melbourne
Dress up in your vintage best and bring your dancing shoes to join the vintage swing dancers from 12 noon to 4pm outside /or inside Birkenhead Library!*

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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:

Steel, Wheels and all that Jazz:
Vintage Car Show

A display of Model A Ford and Chevy cars - accompanied by jazz musicians in a homage to horsepower, heritage and all that jazz!

There will be over 15 cars village wide with fabulous carnival fun for all!

Saturday 26 October
VINTAGE CAR DISPLAYS & JAZZ
11.00 - 4.00 pm

NELL FISHER RESERVE
Birkenhead Library

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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
The Barber Shop B Flats
Saturday 26 October
1-3pm Roving Between the Village barber shops!

Enjoy music of the era as you get a barber cut or stroll the Village during the carnival! The Barber Shop B Flats will bring the music right to you as they perform at our eight barber shops

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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Art Deco Free Guided Bus Tour
Saturday 26 October
11-3pm Bus Stops opposite Barfoot & Thompson Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Heritage Museum Mahara Ave, Birkenhead Square Mokoia Rd: Anticipated bus trip 30 minutes round trip.
Bus will go from Opposite Barfoot & Thompson (outside Java) at 11, 11:30, 12, 12:30, 1, 1:30, 2, 2:30
Other stops include, Maxy Barber (64 Mokoia Road) opposite Birkenhead Square and Heritage Museum (44 Mahara Ave), finishing opposite Barfoot & Thompson.

Englishman and veteran Val Barfoot bought a run-down land agent's firm in Newmarket for just £75 in 1923, and the business has expanded over 100+ years to what we know today! Enjoy a free guided bus tour of Birkenhead, learning the history of our Village which goes back to the 1920s thanks to Barfoot & Thompson

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Sponsored by Barfoot & Thompson and Birkenhead Heritage Society
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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
CARNIVAL ON STILTS 
Saturday 26 October
10.30 12.30 2  1-2m Roving Village Event
Have the kids ever seen stiltwlakers?  We think they are a very art deco carnival thing but did you know 
Archaeological evidence suggests thathe first instances of stilt walking can be found in ancient Egypt and China around 3,500 years ago. In these cultures, stilts were primarily used for practical purposes, such as navigating marshy terrains or working in flooded fields.



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Sponsored by Barfoot & Thompson and Birkenhead Heritage Society
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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Art Deco Free Guided Bus Tour
Saturday 26 October
11-3pm Bus Stops opposite Barfoot & Thompson Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Heritage Museum Mahara Ave, Birkenhead Square Mokoia Rd: Anticipated bus trip 30 minutes round trip.
Bus will go from Opposite Barfoot & Thompson (outside Java) at 11, 11:30, 12, 12:30, 1, 1:30, 2, 2:30
Other stops include, Maxy Barber (64 Mokoia Road) opposite Birkenhead Square and Heritage Museum (44 Mahara Ave), finishing opposite Barfoot & Thompson.

Englishman and veteran Val Barfoot bought a run-down land agent's firm in Newmarket for just £75 in 1923, and the business has expanded over 100+ years to what we know today! Enjoy a free guided bus tour of Birkenhead, learning the history of our Village which goes back to the 1920s thanks to Barfoot & Thompson

THIS IS AN ALL WEATHER EVENT

Sponsored by Barfoot & Thompson and Birkenhead Heritage Society
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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:

Swing Dancing
Celebrate with us Birkenhead's Forefather of Entertainment Henry Hayward. 
It's your chance to enjoy swing dancing with Swing out Central Dancers! Swing dance to the sounds of live swing bands on Nell Fisher Reserve with these talented dancers!  Showcase Opening with Madeleines Trio! 

Saturday 26 October
12 noon - 4pm
NELL FISHER RESERVE

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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Heritage Vintage Farm
Saturday 26 October
10.30- 1:15 pm 15 Rawene Road, Opposite Nell Fisher Reserve  (changed on thursday 24th to an hour earlier  to get best of weahter)

Before the Auckland Harbour Bridge opened in 1959, Birkenhead Borough was a collection of rural farms and orchards. Bring the family and meet the heritage farm animals of yesteryear, pigs, goats, sheep, ponies and more at where was once the site of historic Taylors Farm!

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Featuring Bo Peep Farm
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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
The Swing Jazz Bands of the Era for Your Enjoyment

GRAND FINALE PERFORMANCE
SOCIETY JAZZMEN

Saturday 26 October
2-5pm Kaimataara o Wai Manawa 

Society Jazzmen entertainers are a 6 piece band with collective history playing jazz of 250 years! They are described as 1920s Dixieland Jazz and will delight you with their stunning array of jazz and swing standards. They are a firm favourite in the morning melody series

Dress up in your vintage best and bring your dancing shoes to join the vintage swing dancers from 2 to 4pm outside Birkenhead Library

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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
1940 Vintage Fire Truck
Saturday 26 October
1950's Telecom Exchange - 28 Mokoia Road 11-4pm 

Visit and discover this historic 1940s Ford Mercury V8 which as stationed at the old Mt Eden Fire Station from 1940 to 1963 and then the Onehunga Fire Station from 1963 to 1971! It was involved in a serious accident in February 1950 and rebuilt in it's present format.

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Looked after by the Auckland Fire Brigades Museum
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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:

Vintage Games
Saturday 26 October
12 noon - 3pm
60 Mokoia Road

Have a go at Games from a Bygone Era.  Compare yourself to mum or dad as you compete to complete the maze.

Find it opposite the Mokoia Road entrance to Highbury Shopping Centre

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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Balloon Twisting
Saturday 26 October
12-2pm Outside KidzStuffOnline 16 Mokoia Road

Our favourite balloon twister, Kat, is back for some spring fling balloon twisting carnival fun! Meet Kat to discover what exciting balloon animal or specialty balloon shape she will create for you, then explore what fun the spring fling has in store for you!

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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Living Statue
Saturday 26 October
64 Mokoia Road

Meet a living and breathing statue at our carnival, hanging out amongst the carnival goers and near the laneway market!

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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Carnival Face Painting

Saturday 26 October
11am - 4pm
16 MOKOIA RD
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Our favourite face painter is back for some spring fling fun! Bring the kids to get their faces painted as they enjoy all the fun of the vintage carnival!

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Raincheck: Inside Highbury Mall or Library TBC
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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:

Vintage Laneway Market
Saturday 26 October
10am - 4pm
68 Mokoia Road

Discover a range of artisan, handmade and unique goods at our laneway market, as well as a tarot reader ready to read your fortune!

THIS IS AN ALL WEATHER EVENT
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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:

Vintage Game Fun
Saturday 26 October
11am - 4pm
Nell Fisher Reserve, Birkenhead Library
and Kaimataara o Wai Manawa


Back by popular demand, these hand-turned giant vintage wooden games provide lots of old fashioned mind stimulation and family fun. These are sure to be a crowd pleaser for all the family at our Birkenhead Queen Carnival!
Enjoy these old fashioned vintage games for some family fun! Show the kids how to play these giant wooden games for some friendly competition surrounded by a vintage carnival!

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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Candy Floss
Saturday 26 October
10am - 1:30pm
opposite Nell Fisher Reserve next to heritage farm 
Birkenhead Village

Nothing sets the mood at a carnival like the sweet smell of candy floss! Treat the kids to a sweet treat while you enjoy all the fun of our Vintage Queen Carnival
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BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY PRESENTS:

Inkiana Printers Printing Press - Make a Poster!
Saturday 26 October
10am-2pm
Nell Fisher Reserve


Create your own piece of memorabilia and celebrate our unique Birkenhead Village Spring Fling Carnival with us!
The popular printing press was invented in 1436 by Gutenberg. The Printing Press was the internet of the 1400s and helped information spread faster. Drop by Nell Fisher Reserve and let Graham from Inkiana Printing show you how to use a 180 year old Albion Letterhead printing press! Create your own poster to bring home with you!

THIS IS AN ALL WEATHER EVENT
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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
The Op Shop Hop
INSPIRED BY THE JAZZ ERA
ENJOY YOUR BROWSING TO LIVE JAZZ FROM 11-3 in the VILLAGE


Friday 25 October
12 noon - 2pm

Be transported to the era of vintage jazz with our fabulous op shops and second hand stores across the Village. Experience vintage jazz as you shop till you drop!
Discover collectibles galore in Birkenhead's selection of 7 Op Shops:
The Collective, Dollar Dealers, Hospice (Shop, Finally Books and Retro), IHC, Salvation Army Family Store, Rag & Bone Factory.

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Roading and Globe Lights Upgrade

SEPTEMBER 1ST to 27TH

One lane, Birkenhead Ave from Mokoia Road to Onewa Road will be closed for the first 2 weeks of September 2024 from 2-13 September. Second lane, Birkenhead Ave from Onewa Road to Mokoia Road will be closed for the second 2 weeks of September 2024, from 16-27 September. There will be temporary bus stops, and private off-road carparks will still be accessible with help from an on site TMS controller.

There are no anticipated power disruptions aside from to the street lights while they are being worked on, other power should not be impacted.

Our level of road lighting will be improved to international best practice and our unique, quirky globe lights that are part of our Village personality will be refurbished for another 40 years to come and will be a consistent colour quality.

Road Closure: (click to enlarge map)
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Safer Plates Birkenhead

WEDNESDAY 19TH JUNE: 11AM-2PM
Have you heard about the great initiative called Safer Plates supported by the Police?

To help stop theft of license plates, just roll on up to Birkenhead Square, in front of Pizza Hut (67-77 Mokoia Road), on Wednesday 19th where the Police have teamed up with Neighborhood Support and Birkenhead Village to replace your license plate screws for free!

They will be replaced with longer and sturdier bolts, which will deter potential thieves. To get this free service, you can pop by anytime between 11am to 2pm.

Drive in one-way from the Pizza Hut lane on Mokoia Rd, and park in one of the three coned off carparks where you will meet a friendly face 😊 Then drive off out near Bakers Delight to Mokoia Road once you're done!
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Music for Mother's Day

For Mother's Day this year we are creating the perfect atmosphere to have a drink or meal with your mum by hosting live music over the weekend!

Join Fred Baker and Maila Baker on Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and the big day, Sunday 12th!

They will be performing:
Friday 10th 6-8pm
Saturday 11th 11:30am-1:30pm and 6-8pm
Sunday 12th 11:30am-1:30pm and 6-8pm

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May Perfect Pamper

It's the month of May and it's that time of year again, time to show our
mums how much they mean to us, we are lucky in the Village to be a
one stop spot for all things Mother's Day!

During the month of May spend $50 in the Village on any shopping,
dining, service, and be in with the chance to win $1000 Perfect Pamper
at any of our local beauty, hair and spa businesses! Treat someone
special, your mum or your best friend, or even yourself this May to
have a chance to win!

You can either use your phone to scan the QR code found around the
Village on the posters or the fliers found at destination stores.

To enter here on our website, CLICK HERE

Promotion starts May 1 and runs through to May 30, winning entries
will be drawn on May 31st. To win, receipts must be retained to show
as proof.

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ANZAC DAY PARADE

Thursday 25th April
ANZAC Day 
Birkenhead Village

Parade assembly: 9.40am on Mokoia Rd
(between the Bowling Club and Colonial Rd)
Parade commences: 9.50am
Service: 10am at Birkenhead War Memorial Park,
Mahara Ave
Road closure details: Rolling road closure


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April School Holidays
13 - 28 April

For some fabulous fun this school holidays, we have 10 days of giveaways and 5 days of face paint!

Each day, Monday to Friday for two weeks beginning 15 April we are giving away a voucher! Enter to win on our Facebook Page, just answer the question posted Sunday 14th and you will be in to win! We have 5 $20 KidzStuffOnline vouchers to giveaway and 5 Live Wire $50 Super Passes!

Then, an extra gift to you, in week two of the school holidays from Monday 22nd Lovely Laura will be in the Village with free face painting outside our beloved cafes from 11-1pm!
*ANZAC Day face paint TBC, may be on Saturday
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FREE FACEPAINT FUN!

April School Holidays
13 - 28 April

For some fabulous fun this school holidays, we have 10 days of giveaways and 5 days of face paint!

 From Monday 22nd Lovely Laura will be in the Village with free face painting outside our beloved cafes from 11-1pm!

Monday 22 April Movenpick/Lemon Tree Cafe Rawene Road
Tuesday 23 April Generosity Coffee Hinemoa Street
Wednesday 24 April  Ott patisserie Birkenhead Ave
Thursday 25 April ANZAC Day Fika with me/DIT Birkenhead Ave
Friday 26 April Java Cafe Birkenhead Ave
Birkenhead Village

Each day, Monday to Friday for two weeks beginning 15 April we are giving away a voucher! Enter to win on our Facebook Page, just answer the question posted Sunday 14th and you will be in to win! We have 5 $20 KidzStuffOnline vouchers to giveaway and 5 Live Wire $50 Super Passes!
 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
 

SATURDAY 23 MARCH

Nell Fisher Reserve

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11-4pm     Churros Stall

11-1pm     Rainforest Face Painting (raincheck library eaves)

12pm     Chilean Folk Dance: Cueca (raincheck strolling for photos)

1pm     Special guest: Dora (raincheck strolling)

2-4 pm     Sa son: Latin Salsa Band (raincheck Kaimataara eaves)

3pm      “Piñata” (hosted by Mi Casa After School Care) (raincheck lolly scramble in playground)

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A fabulous 9 Pc Salsa Band 

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2:00-400 pm

Nell Fisher Reserve
Birkenhead Village Library
Raincheck: Kaimataara Platform eaves

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
 

Birkenhead Ave

STREET FOOD

11-5 pm            Argentinean, Brazilian, Chilean, Peruvian,                                      Columbian




 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
 

Norfolk Pine Stage

MAIN STAGE
11-12pm     Mexican Mariachi Band (raincheck strolling)

2-4pm     Forró do Bom (raincheck behind stage under eaves)

4-4:30pm     John Flower Argentine Tango (raincheck behind stage under eaves)

5:30-6pm     World Champion Salsa Showcase  
                     Enrique Johns & Amy (raincheck behind stage under eaves)

7-8 pm     Brazilian DIVAS! Strolling (raincheck under eaves)


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FREE EVENTS
 

 

Mokoia Road - Old Post Office
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PERFORMANCE

12-12:30 pm     Argentine Tango Showcase
                          WLDC World Dance Cup
                           Tango Champion 2017
                          John Flower

 

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FREE EVENTS
Kaimataara o Wai Manawa Lookout*
Raincheck Zion Hill Hall unless otherwise indicated

PERFORMANCES:

Ricky Medieros
Brazilian Guitarist & Vocalist


11-12.30 pm Kaimataara o Wai Manawa
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Chilean Latin Folk Dance
Cueca


12:30 pm Kaimataara o Wai Manawa
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Ricky Medieros
Brazilian Guitarist & Vocalist

1.00 pm - 1.45 pm
(live showcase with Tango  & Salsa)
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ARGENTINE TANGO SHOWCASE
With John and Natalia
1:30 pm Kaimataara o Wai Manawa
Raincheck Zion Hill Methodist Hall 237 Onewa Road, parking onsite

 
RAINCHECK DECISIONS MADE FROM 1,OO PM & REVIEWED HOURLY

SALSA SHOWCASE & LESSON

With John Flower & Natalia Ramanchuck
1.45 pm Kaimataara o Wai Manawa
Raincheck Zion Hill Methodist Hall 237 Onewa Road, parking onsite


Capoeira! - Auckland Capoeira Group
A Brazilian Martial Arts Showcase

2.30 pm Showcase and workshop! Kaimataara o Wai Manawa
raincheck Zion Hill Methodist Hall 237 Onewa Road, parking onsite





Zumba With Mami
With Trevor

3:30 pm Kaimataara o Wai Manawa
Raincheck Zion Hill Methodist Hall
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Cha Cha
With Enrique and Amy

4:05 pm Kaimataara o Wai Manawa
Raincheck Zion Hill Methodist Hall 
parking onsite




Bachata & Cuban Rueada de Casino from North Shore Latin Dance
With Azalea & Mac

4:45 - 5:45 pm Kaimataara o Wai Manawa
Rainsheck Zion JHill Methodist Hall, 
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FINALE PERFORMANCE
Brazilian DIVAS!

7:15 pm Kaimataara o Wai Manawa
then strolling until 8pm
Raincheck, strolling

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FREE EVENING EVENTS
 

Kaimataara o Wai Manawa - Viewing Platform
Raincheck strolling

BRAZILIAN DIVAS!

7:15-8 pm   Brazilian DIVAS!
        15 minute showcase then strolling restaurants until 8





 

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Mariachi's Mood for Love 

Serenade your Valentine this Valentine's Day
Wednesday 14 December


Enjoy Valentines Day dinner with romance in Birkenhead Village

6:00-8:00 pm

Mexican  Mariachis strolling
Birkenhead Village restaurants
Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Street Mokoia Rd & Roundabout

Website John Flowers

 Learn the Dance of Love

Serenade your Valentine this Valentine's Day
Wednesday 14 December


Enjoy a tango showcase at 6pm with John Flower and Natallia Ramanchuck followed by a snapshot lesson where you can learn the basic steps of the dance of love

Kaimataara o Wai Manawa
6pm

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CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS
CAFE OPENING HOURS

Java

Closed Christmas (25), Boxing Day (26), New Years (1) and Day after New Years (2)

Coffeetime

Closed Christmas (25)

Fika with Me

Closed Christmas (25), Boxing Day (26), New Years (1) and Day after New Years (2)

Dit

Closed Christmas (25), Boxing Day (26), Dec 31st, New Years (1) , Day after New Years (2) and Jan 3rd.

Ott

Closed from Christmas, reopens 26 Jan

Bittersweet

Closed Christmas (25), Boxing Day (26), New Years (1) and Day after New Years (2)

Generosity Coffee

Closed Christmas (25), Boxing Day (26), New Years (1) and Day after New Years (2)

Standing Room Espresso

Closed Christmas (25) and New Years (1)

Lemon Tree

Closed 22nd December, reopen 8th Jan

Bungalo

Closed Christmas (25), Boxing Day (26), and New Years (1) 

Espresso Express

Closed Christmas (25)

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CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS
RESTAURANT OPENING HOURS
 

The Good Home

Closed Christmas Eve (23), reopens 4 Jan

Real Burger

Closed Christmas (24), Closed 30 Dec, reopen 4 Jan

BBC

Closed Christmas (25), Boxing Day (26), New Years (1). Dec 27-31 & Jan 2 open 1-9pm

Kebab Serai

Closed Christmas (25) to 27 Dec

Sushi Ya Sushi

Closed Christmas Eve (24) to Jan 4

Curry Master

Closed Christmas (25)

Sagar Indian

Closed Christmas (25) and Boxing Day (26)

Pinehouse Korean

Closed Christmas (25) and Christmas Eve (26)

Ala Turca

Closed Dec 25, opens 2 Jan

Bitter Sweet

Closed Christmas (25), Boxing Day (26), New Years (1) and Day after New Years (2)

Primerose Thai

Closed Christmas Eve (24), Christmas (25) and Boxing Day (26)

Mulan

Closed Christmas Eve (24), Christmas (25), Boxing Day (26)

Chef Rasa Sayang

Closed Christmas (25), Boxing Day (26) and New Years Day (1)

Tano Sushi & Don

Closed Christmas Eve (24), reopen 8 Jan

Thai Yum

Closed Christmas (25), New Years (1)

Abruzzo

Closed Christmas (25) and Boxing Day (26)

Blitza

Christmas (25), Boxing Day (26), 31 Dec, New Years (1) and day after (2 Jan)

Hayashi

Closed Christmas (25), reopen 9 Jan

Little Miss Saigon

Closed Christmas (25), Boxing Day (26), New Years (1), Day after New Years (2)

 

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CASH FOR CHRISTMAS

Win $500 Cash! 


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It's back by popular demand! Come have some fun and a chance to win $500 cash this Christmas when dining, shopping or indulging in a service in the Village - all Village reciepts are eligible! Most businesses will have entry forms and entry boxes, and a central entry box will be located at Paper Plus in the mall!

Shop, dine or purchase services to a combined value of $50 in participating stores throughout the Village and be in to win $500 cash!

Be sure to attach your receipts to your entry forms and drop them into one of the white entry gift boxes found in stores village wide or save your receipts and enter online via the link below

There are 5x $500 cash prizes to be won!

Entries close  Wednesday 20th December and winners drawn  Thursday 21st December 12 noon & winners advised. Thats the whole weekend to have some fun with your shopping locally!

Click here to enter online
Click here to download the list of participating stores!


 

 

Santas Christmas Village 2nd & 3rd Dec

 

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SPECIAL MUSICAL SOUNDS OF  SANTAS CHRISTMAS VILLAGE 

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
The Special Sounds of the Village
Christmas Programme

Until Christmas, Music Every Weekend on in the Village.

Our fabulously talented line up 
The Voice  Mr Paul Town Treweek
Our Sunny Songbird  Miss Maila Baker
Seriously Sooth Sax Mr Fred Baker #3
Voice of an Angel Mr Jimmy Earle Singer/Songwriter
Fantastic Society Jazzmen will bring the Jingles all the Way home
& Presenting the Glorious "Sounds of the Shore Choir"

Fridays & Saturdays from mid November till Christmas stroll into the Village and enjoy with our compliments.  A year to celebrate our loyal customers and our way of saying thanks to you our Customers.

Friday 24th Nov Voice of an Angel
Jimmy Earle
11-1
Saturday 25th Sax Solo - Fred Baker III 11-1
Sunday 26th Sax Solo - Fred Baker III 11-1
     
Friday 1st  Dec Voice of an Angel
Jimmy Earle
11-1
Saturday 2nd Trio of Christmas Voices
Birkenhead Ave - Paul
Mokoia Rd - Maila
Hinemoa Street - Fred

Sounds of the Shore
Choir

Singing Duo - Fred & Maila

 
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2.30-3.30


7-9.30
Sunday 3rd Singing Trio of Voices
Hinemoa Street - Fred
Highbury Mall - Maila
Birkenhead Ave - Paul
11-1
Sunday 3rd  Society Jazzmen's 
Christmas Jingles
3.00- 4.00 pm
5.00- 7.00 pm
Friday 8th Sax Solo - Fred Baker III 11-1
Saturday 9th Sax Solo - Fred Baker III

Singing Duo - Fred & Maila
11-1


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Friday 15 Voice of an Angel
Jimmy Earle
11-1
Saturday 16 Sounds of the Shore

Singing Duo Maila & Fred
12-1

6-8
 
Sunday 17
 
Singing Solo - Maila 6-8
 
   
 
Friday 22nd
Voice of an Angel
Jimmy Earle
 
11-1
Sunday 24th Singing Duo - Fred & Maila 6-8


Session gigs start 
Mokoia Road , at historic Highbury Corner, Kaimataara platform

We invite you into the Village to enjoy this Christmas Music Festival on Sunny Village streets with us! Thank you for your support during the year from the Businesses of Birkenhead Village.


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Never Fear Santas Here-872

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN


Sunday 3rd December

Grab your friends, family and the dog and get into the Village to snap your photo with Santa during our Santas Christmas Village weekend fun event! Enjoy with our Compliments Santa will be strolling around the Village and is keen to meet you!

10.00am  Meet at the Old NZ Post office
                 22 Mokoia Road

11.00 am  Meet at the Village Library
                 Twas the night before Christmas Reading with Santa

2.00-4pm  Photographs at the Norfolk Pine
                  1 Birkenhead Ave  (Raincheck Village Library)
          
                 

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FESTIVE  MAGIC   
A HAT FULL OF  SANTAS TRICKS SHOW 

FREE XMAS CHEER!
Birkenhead Village

The Amazing Alan Watson will be here to entertain you with a fantastical magic show
Saturday  2 Dec 11-11:30 pm

Kaimataara Platform Theatre Stage
39 Birkenhead Ave
Raincheck Birkenhead Village Library 
 

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FESTIVE  MAGIC   
A HAT FULL OF  SANTAS TRICKS SHOW 

SANTAS PRINTING PRESS
Birkenhead Village

Santas printing press is working overtime this weekend creating free door knockers for Santa in the Village Library.

Pop in and let Graham Santas Elf on the press show you how to make your very own door knob with our compliments.  Value $5

Saturday  2 Dec 10-3 pm

Birkenhead Village Library 
 

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FESTIVE   
MRS CLAUS BALLOON ART 

FREE XMAS CHEER!
Birkenhead Village

Let our  MRS CLAUSE TWIST SOME  fun!

Mrs Claus
Saturday 2 Dec 1-3pm
Sunday 2-4 pm (raincheck Library Chelsea Rise Tent)

Kidzstuffonline  Fantasy Tent /Post office Raincheck 
18-32 Mokoia Road
 

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FESTIVE   
FAIRY NAILS


FREE XMAS CHEER!
Birkenhead Village

Let our Street Fariies  paint your nails for Christmas!

Fairy Katie Belle
Saturday 2 Dec 1-3 pm
Sunday 3 Dec 1- 3 pm

Fairy Tent Outside
Kids stuff online/post office 
18-22 Mokoia Road 

Fairy Emily Rose
Fairy Lolly Scramble - Nell Fisher Reserve
Saturday  2 Dec 12 noon
Sunday 3 Dec 12 Noon

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FESTIVE 
CHRISTMAS TREES


XMAS CHEER!
Birkenhead Village

Stop by our Santa's Christmas Village to buy a tree and enjoy the festive scents of the season from 12 noon to 6pm on Saturday 2nd Dec and Sunday 3rd Dec.

Old Post Office
22 Mokoia Road

 

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FESTIVE   
FANTASY FACEPAINT


FREE XMAS CHEER!
Birkenhead Village

Let our Street Elves  paint your faces for fun!

Elf Asta
Sunday 3 Dec 11-1 pm

Elf Fairy Laura
Sunday 3 Dec 12-2 pm 

Fairy Tent Outside
Kids stuff online/post office 
18-22 Mokoia Road 
 

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FESTIVE   
FANTASY GYMNASTIC ELVES


FREE XMAS FUN FOR THE FAMIL:Y !
Birkenhead Village

Let our Aspiring Elves wow you with their tricks and show you how at the Kaimataara Plaftform 


Sunday 3 Dec 11-1 pm

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11.30-12  Birkenhead Village Library  Nell Fisher
12-00       Kaimattaara Platform
12.30        Elf workshop and show you have to have a go! 
 

Event Page Snow Queen

THE SNOW QUEEN
A THEATREWORKS PRODUCTION

1 to 10 December
Weekends 2-4pm

Weekdays 7-9pm

Young children, Kay and Gerda, attempt to glimpse the Snow Queen. Kay's heart turns to ice as the Snow Queen takes him for her own. As Gerda goes in search of her friend to rescue him from the cavernous ice castle she experiences a journey of fun, fear and hope, meeting many wonderful characters along the way.

Book now and find further information

Toy Drive
This year they are helping the Glenfield Salvation Army with their hampers for those in need on the North Shore. They encourage patrons to bring an unwrapped gift for a child, and they'll discount GA tickets for you as a small token of their appreciation. Gift vouchers for teenagers are also warmly welcomed.

TheatreWorks, Recreation Drive

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LABOUR DAY
23 October 2023
CAFE OPENING HOURS

Bitter Sweet

Closed

Bungalo Cafe

7:30am - 3pm

Cafe 47 

TBC

Coffix

TBC

Dit

Closed Mondays

Espresso Express

9am - 5:30pm

Fika With Me

8:30am - 2:30pm

Generosity Coffee

TBC

Coffee Time

8am - 2pm

Lemon Tree Cafe

Closed

Ott Patisserie

Closed Mondays

Standing Room Espresso

6:30am - 2:30pm

Java

8am - 3pm


Store Beulah Espresso
 
Closed

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LABOUR DAY
23 October 2023
RESTAURANT OPENING HOURS

The Good Home

12 noon - 10pm

Real Burger

Closed Mondays

BBC

12 noon - 10pm

Kebab Serai

TBC - open

Sushi Ya Sushi

Closed

Curry Master

4pm - 9:30pm

Sagar Indian

5pm - 9pm

Pinehouse Korean

TBC

Ala Turca

10:30am - 9pm

Bitter Sweet

Closed

Primerose Thai

5pm - 10pm

Mulan

Closed Mondays

Chef Rasa Sayang

Closed Mondays

Japanese Coo Kitchen

Closed Mondays

Tano Sushi and Don

Closed

Kyushu Sushi

Closed

Hong Kong and Chinese

12 noon - 9pm

Thai Yum

4:30pm - 9pm

Abruzzo

TBC

Blitza

3pm - 10pm

Hayashi

Closed

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
The All Saints Church Fair


All Saints Anglican Church are hosting their annual fair. Get on into the Village for a Coffee and a sneaky bargain all for a very good cause from one of the loveliest oldest churches in the Village. The Church itself is constructed from the old Forresters Hall solid Kauri and sited in two parts to create today's church and the hall behind. A really important part of our social heart in the Village. 

Saturday 7th October
9am - 12noon
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
181 Hinemoa St

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
OPENING PERFORMANCE
The Swing Jazz Bands of the Era for Your Enjoyment

Sat 30 September
NELL FISHER RESERVE
BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY

12-1 The Madeleines Trio *Raincheck inside Library
NORFOLK PINE STAGE or HIGHBURY MALL
1-2 The Madeleines Trio   *Raincheck inside Highbury Mall

Celebrate the opening of our fabulous Birkenhead Borough Queen Carnival with the fantastic Madeleines Trio concert performance. The vintage vocal trio will transport you back to the golden era of music!
These ladies have worked internationally in theater - in West End, Hong Kong and Melbourne
Dress up in your vintage best and bring your dancing shoes to join the vintage swing dancers from 12 noon to 4pm outside /or inside Birkenhead Library!*

*Raincheck location for the Bands Library Community Room & Highbury Mall

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
The Swing Jazz Bands of the Era for Your Enjoyment

GRAND FINALE PERFORMANCE
SOCIETY JAZZMEN

Fri 29 September
Mokoia Road    Raincheck inside Library Community Room

2-4pm
Norfolk Pine Stage ** Raincheck outside Blitza/BIT Verandahs
5-6pm

Sat 30 September
2-4pm NELL FISHER Raincheck inside Library Community Room

CLOSING FINALE
5-6pm NORFOLK PINE * Raincheck outside Blitza/BIT Verandahs

Society Jazzmen entertainers are a 6 piece band with a history going back 250 years! They are described as 1920s Dixieland Jazz and will delight you with their stunning array of jazz and swing standards.

Dress up in your vintage best and bring your dancing shoes to join the vintage swing dancers from 2 to 4pm outside Birkenhead Library!

Raincheck location for the Bands  Saturday inside Library Community  & Under Verandahs outside Blitza

 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Swing Dancing

Celebrate with us Birkenhead's Forefather of Entertainment Henry Hayward. 
It's your chance to enjoy swing dancing with Swing out Central Dancers! Swing dance to the sounds of live swing bands on Nell Fisher Reserve with these talented dancers!  Showcase Opening with Madeleines Trio! 

Saturday 30 September
12 noon - 4pm
NELL FISHER RESERVE
Birkenhead Library  Raincheck inside Library- Community Room

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Steel, Wheels and all that Jazz:
Vintage Car Show


INSPIRED BY THE JAZZ ERA

A display of Model A Ford and Chevy cars - accompanied by jazz musicians in a homage to horsepower, heritage and all that jazz!

There will be over 15 cars village wide with fabulous carnival fun for all!

Saturday 30 September
VINTAGE CAR DISPLAYS & JAZZ
11.00 - 4.00 pm

NELL FISHER RESERVE
Birkenhead Library

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Steel, Wheels and all that Jazz:
Sammy the Steam Train


Enjoy free rides for children at Kaimataara o Wai Manawa viewing platform, courtesy of Birkenhead Village Association, on Sammy the Steam Train to celebrate the era of steel and steam! Stop by the reserve outside Birkenhead Library for a day full of vintage inspired carnival fun for the whole family

Saturday 30 September
11.00 - 3:00 pm

Birkenhead Village
Location Kaimataara o Wai Manawa 41 Birkenhead Ave
*Raincheck location under verandahs Next to Owl
Harcourts Loading 37 Birkenhead Ave to 78 Birkenhead Ave


 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Vintage Face Painting and Balloon Twisting


Our favourite face painters and balloon twisters are back for some vintage carnival fun! Bring the kids to get their faces painted and then meet with Kat the Clown for an exciting balloon animal or specialty balloon shape!

Saturday 30 September
11am - 2pm
16 MOKOIA RD
Gazebo Outside KidzStuffOnline
Birkenhead Village
*Raincheck next to Candyfloss /Munns Pop up Buidling 13 Rawene Road or Highbury Mall TBC

 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Birkenhead's Carnival Clown:
A Vintage Carnival


Birkenhead Village presents carnival fun, showcasing the fun and magic of the carnival! Presenting JP of Le Cirque de, he will stroll the Village streets wowing you with his tricks!

Saturday 30 September
Nell Fisher
11-12  Birkenhead Library Childrens Book Area
12-1 Highbury Mall 

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COLOURING COMPETITON:
For Primary Aged Kids
A Circus Carnival


KidzStuffOnline and Birkenhead Village are hosting a colouring competition for the Vintage Carnival! Kids aged 4-11 can colour in the image and return it until 1 Oct for a chance to win!

The big prize of a $50 KidzStuffOnline voucher will be drawn on Monday 2nd so make sure to hand in your entry!

Download and print the colouring page here or grab a copy in store to be in to win

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Candy Floss


Nothing sets the mood at a carnival like the sweet smell of candy floss! Treat the kids to a sweet treat while you enjoy all the fun of our Vintage Queen Carnival

Saturday 30 September
11am - 4pm
Nell Fisher Reserve
Birkenhead Village

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Vintage Game Fun


Back by popular demand, these hand-turned giant vintage wooden games provide lots of old fashioned mind stimulation and family fun. These are sure to be a crowd pleaser for all the family at our Birkenhead Queen Carnival!
Enjoy these old fashioned vintage games for some family fun! Show the kids how to play these giant wooden games for some friendly competition surrounded by a vintage carnival!

Saturday 30 September
11am - 4pm
Nell Fisher Reserve
Raincheck Mezzanine Floor Library off Children's Book Area
Birkenhead Library

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY PRESENTS:
Inkiana Printers Printing Press - Make a Poster!


Create your own piece of memorabilia and celebrate our unique Birkenhead Village Queen Carnival with us!
The popular printing press was invented in 1436 by Gutenberg. The Printing Press was the internet of the 1400s and helped information spread faster. Drop by Nell Fisher Reserve and let Graham from Inkiana Printing show you how to use a 180 year old Albion Letterhead printing press! Create your own poster to bring home with you!

Saturday 30 September
11am-3pm
Nell Fisher Reserve or rain check inside Birkenhead Library Foyer

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Hot Diggity Dogs!


Enjoy the fun of the Queen Carnival with a hot dog for you and the kids! 

Saturday 30 September
11am - 4pm
Nell Fisher Reserve
Birkenhead Village
*Raincheck opposite Library 13 Rawene Road

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
The Op Shop Hop


INSPIRED BY THE JAZZ ERA
ENJOY YOUR BROWSING TO LIVE JAZZ FROM 11-3 in the VILLAGE


Friday 29 September
11am - 3pm

Be transported to the era of vintage jazz with our fabulous op shops and second hand stores across the Village. Experience vintage jazz as you shop till you drop!
Discover collectibles galore in Birkenhead's selection of 8 Op Shops:
The Attic Shop, The Collective, Dollar Dealers, Hospice (Shop, Finally Books and Retro), IHC, Salvation Army Family Store, Rag & Bone Factory.

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Aspire Rhythmic Gymnastics and Have a Go!


Witness the wonderful rainbow ribbons at the vintage carnival with a workshop brought to you by Aspire Rhythmic Gymnastics. Have a go with Hoops, Balls and Ribbons and bend, pivot and dance like a Rhythmic Gymnast!

Saturday 30 September
10.30-11.30 Showcases Post Office, Norfolk Pine, Lookout
Workshop 11.30-12.30


Nell Fisher Reserve
Birkenhead Ave
Raincheck: Birkenhead Library Community Room
 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
The Highbury Heritage Walk


Stroll the Highbury neighborhood and learn about the wonderfully romantic life and times of Trailblazer and Architect William Francis Hammond. Join the Birkenhead Heritage Society's historian Marcia Roberts on this guided walk at 11-12 on Friday 29th.


NELL FISHER RESERVE
Birkenhead Library

Brought to you by Birkenhead Heritage Society and Birkenhead Village Association
Friday 29th September

 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Peace, Love and Protest and the Birkenhead Heritage Museum


Domestic Life Between the wars is the theme for the Birkenhead Museum Our display area has recently been expanded to include a kitchen and. laundry, along with vintage carpentry tools and horticultural implements. Farrington House was lived in from 1900 to the mid 1990s. All the items in the Museum have been donated and reflect everyday life in Birkenhead and surrounding districts.

Suggested $4 donation for adult entry, children free

Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September
1pm - 4pm

BIRKENHEAD HERITAGE MUSEUM (Farrington House)
44 Mahara Avenue, Birkenhead

Presented by: Birkenhead Heritage Society Inc.

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Auckland Council presents Auckland Heritage Festival, from 23 September to 8 October 2023. Inspired by 50 years since anti-nuclear protests were embraced by the nation, this year’s theme is Peace, Love and Protest. Explore the events that defined who we were then and who we are now - from learning how protests throughout our history have shaped our national identity, to the ways we came together during significant times of joy and celebration. Join us at more than 160 free or low-cost events across Tāmaki Makaurau. From late August, visit heritagefestival.co.nz for a full list of events, or pick up a print programme from an Auckland Council Library. For festival updates follow us on Facebook @aklheritage.
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Birkenhead Village has adopted Italy as our second football team.

To celebrate Italy as our adopted team during the month of August we are featuring talented New Zealand and Italian entertainers throughout the Month each Friday and Saturday in August .


Fri 29 July 
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Sat 30 July 
11am to 1 pm  and  5 pm to  7 pm

Fri 4 August
Sat 5 August

Fri 11 August
Sat 12 August
Fri 18 August
Sat 19 August
Sun 20 August


Find them strolling the Village in key areas amidst our international family restaurants on Friday and Saturday in the Village with the finale outside our wonderful italian restaurants Abruzzo & Blitza.

BAR AND BISTRO, Good HomeBBCThe Junction EateryDUTCH, Dutch DelightINDIAN, Curry MasterHouse of SagarITALIAN, AbruzzoBlitzaJAPANESE, Coo KitchenHayashiMALAYSIAN, Chef Rasa SayangMEXICAN, Jose’s CantinaYour CafeSOUTHEAST ASIAN FUSION, MulanTHAI, Primerose ThaiTasty Tiny ThaiTURKISH, Ala TurcaVIETNAMESE, Little Miss SaigonDessert, Gelato Workshop.
CAFES, Dutch DelightOtt PatisseriePurr & BeansBungaloStore BeulahStanding RoomBittersweetGenerosity CoffeeThe JunctionTongue and GrooveCafé 47Coffee Time

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Back by popular demand, the Medieval Times Renaissance Fair is nearly here.
Birkenhead Bourough has pleasure in inviting you to the events unscrolled below! 

 

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MEDIEVAL TIMES
A Renaissance Fair

An all weather event!
All Village activities will proceed with raincheck locations at each Village activity headquarters. Please check our Facebook page on the day to confirm. EXTREME WEATHER EVENT DATE WILL BE THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND 24/25 JUNE 2023.

 
Free fun for all to have a go!
Become a Knight or Medieval Maiden for a day and try out axe throwing, sword fighting and archery! Meet Robin Hood and Joan of Arc as they show you how it's done!

Pop into NZ Stage & Screen Combat School Medieval Dungeon at 4/74 Mokoia Road to seek out a wider Medieval experience www.nzstageandscreencombatschool.com

Sat 17 June and Sun 18 June
Sword Fighting, Axe Throwing and Archery
The NZ Stage & Screen Combat School was the first company to teach axe throwing in New Zealand, our team of specially trained instructors will show you how to throw an axe like a Viking! This is all about fun and learning an ancient skill of launching your axe at the enemies head!


Sat 17 June (SAT ONLY)
MEDIEVAL FARM
15 Rawene Road opposite the Green 
9 am-12 noon


HURRY HURRY ! Early Bird catches the Worm!

MEDIEVAL MOBILE FARM
9-12 noon (In Town Saturday 0nly )


Your Chance to view and meet the animals of a medieval farm rabbits, goats, sheep, pigs the gangs all here. First interaction with the farm 9.15 am.

SMALL PONY RIDES (First come first serve basis only 50 rides per hour) First Ride 9.15 am
(Small pony rides for our younger visitors up to maximum weight 25kg)
9-12 noon (Saturday Only)
Your chance for the little ones to mount a little pony straight from the script of Hobbiton. (Please note :all pony rides for our younger visitors up to maximum weight 25kg)


Axe Throwing 
11am-3pm Axe throwing in the Dungeon at Medieval Headquarters,74 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead Village

11am-3pm Axe throwing at the Medieval Hall in the Nell Fisher Reserve provided by industry professionals from the NZ Stage & Screen Combat School

The NZ Stage & Screen Combat School was the first company to teach axe throwing in New Zealand, our team of specially trained instructors will show you how to throw an axe like a Viking! This is all about fun and learning an ancient skill of launching your axe at the enemies head!

Wet weather option at Medieval Headquaters 77 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead Village

Archery
Meet Robin Hood
on the Village Green Demonstrations on the hour (11-2) at the Nell Fisher Village Green at the Forrest Maze provided by industry professionals from the NZ Stage & Screen Combat School.

11am-3pm Have a Go at Archery with Robin Hood at the Forrest Maze on the Medieval Village Green.

11am-3pm Have a Go at Archery with Maid Marion at the Medieval HQ at NZ Stage & Screen Combat School, 74 Mokoia Road.

11am-3pm Meet Joan of Arc Sword Fighting at The Lookout, Kaimataara Platform next to The Junction (raincheck location at 74 Mokoia at NZSSCS) provided by industry professionals from the NZ Stage & Screen Combat School.

Knights will have a 20 minute showcase  on each hour at the Lookout.

Wet Weather Option Sherwood Forrest Green Hall 251 Hinemoa St, Birkenhead Village (Entrance opposite the Library on Hinemoa Street)

Knights Buhurt
3-4pm  - See knights clash for the hand of the fair maiden in the finale Knights performance of the day before we move into the merriment and frivolities of our evening programme strolling minstrels & maidens! Provided by industry professionals from the NZ Stage & Screen Combat School
The word Buhurt comes from Old French béhourd meaning "wallop" and the sport is a full contact fighting sport with steel blunt weapons characteristic for the Middle Ages. Fighters are covered in full protective armour, made from steel.


Strolling Knights, Maidens and Minstrels
Enjoy the showcases and discover time travellers spread through the Village Streets as you enjoy a drink and a meal and saviour Village Merriment with fairy light lit streets & strolling minstrels and maidens.

Sat 17June and Sun 18 June
Knights on Horses and Fire Eaters and Jugglers!
11am-2 pm and 10-1pm Knights on Horses

Fire Performers
Sat 17 June and Sun 18 June
2-3 
Fire Performers Highbury Corner

Sun 18 June
5pm-7pm Strolling Village fare establishments JP Jester King of the Fireballs
 

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Fairy Village
Join us in the Fairy Village for two fun days with lots of activities! Find the Fairy Village at the encampment on Mokoia road between KidzStuffOnline and Cravehome & don't forget to pop into Frozen Headquarters on Mokoia Road to seek out more of our Medieval Village Fairies.

Sat 17 June and Sun 18 June
11am-3pm Fairy Candy Floss
11:30am-2:30pm Fairy Face paint, queue closes at 2pm

Sun 18 June
11am-3pm Meet Fairy Princess Emily Rose!
11:30am Fairy Treasure Hunt
1:30pm Fairy Treasure Hunt

2:30pm Fairy Treasure Hunt

Gather at the Fairy Garden (outside the old Post Office)


 

Fairy Encampment
Meet our Fantasy friends & fabulous face painters, all the way from their Kingdom. The  Encampment can be found next to Crave Home on Mokoia Road!

Sat 18 June and 
Sun 19 June
11-2pm Fantasy Friends in the Encampment
1-2 pm Fantasy Friends Strolling
11am- 4pm Fairy Candy Floss has magically appeared for this special weekend.

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Medieval Times

A Renaissance Fair Music

Join us to enjoy live music


 

Sat 18 June

Harp & Flute Maiden
Robyn The Harper
11am to 12 noon  Fairy Village Mokoia Rd
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm  Norfolk Turret


Medieval Maiden singing Ballads
10am to 11am  Fairy Village Mokoia Rd
11am to 12 noon Kaimataara Village Lookout
12 noon to 1pm  Fairy Village Mokoia Rd


Medieval Violin
11am to 1pm  
Nick Jones The Violin Guy
Village Green



Strolling Ministrels
5pm to 7pm

6-7 pm Medieval Duo
Sounds of the Medieval

Sun 19 June

Medieval Duo: 
11am to 12 noon Fairy Village Mokoia Rd
11am to 12 noon Highbury Eye 
12 noon to 1pm  Village Green Duo
1pm to 2pm  Norfolk Turret Duo
2pm to 3pm  Kaimataara Village Lookout 
2pm to 3pm  Fairy Village Mokoia Rd

Medieval Hall (Nell Fisher Village Green)
Medieval Maidens Harp and Violin
Robyn The Harper

1pm to 3pm




Norfolk Pine Turret
Classical Violin
Nick Jones The Violin Guy
& Court Jester Juggler

5pm to 7pm

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ANZAC DAY PARADE

Tuesday 25th April
ANZAC Day 
Birkenhead Village

Parade assembly: 9.40am on Mokoia Rd
(between the Bowling Club and Colonial Rd)
Parade commences: 9.50am
Service: 10am at Birkenhead War Memorial Park,
Mahara Ave
Road closure details: Rolling road closure


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WE WILL REMEMBER THEM!

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2023 CAFE HOURS EASTER & ANZAC


Bitter Sweet *

7 April Good Friday Open 8am-2pm
8 April Holy Saturday Open 8:30am-2pm
9  April Easter Sunday Open 8:30am-2pm
10 April Easter Monday Closed
25 April ANZAC Day (Tuesday) Closed

Bungalo Cafe*

7 April Good Friday Open 7am-3pm
8 April Holy Saturday Open 7am-3pm
9 April Easter Sunday Open 7am-3pm
10 April Easter Monday Open 7am-3pm
25 April ANZAC Day (Tuesday) Open 7am-3pm

Cafe 47 *

TBD

Coffix

TBD

Dutch Delight

7 April Good Friday Closed
8 April Holy Saturday Closed
9 April Easter Sunday Closed
10 April Easter Monday Closed

Tom & Tracey look forward to reopening with a refreshed ambiance and menu really soon!


 

Espresso Express

TBD

Fika With Me

7 April Good Friday Open 8am-2.30 pm
8 April Holy Saturday Open 8am-3 2.30pm
9 April Easter Sunday Open 8am-3 2.30 pm
10 April Easter Monday Open 8am-3 2.30pm
25 April ANZAC Day (Tuesday) TO BE CONFIRMED

Generosity Coffee

7 April Good Friday 8.30 - 3.00 pm
8 April Sat 8-4pm
9 April Easter Sunday 8.30 - 3.30 pm
10 April Easter Monday 8.30-3.00 pm

Coffee Time

Open Everyday over Easter
8am - 2pm

Lemon Tree Cafe

Closed
7 April Good Friday Closed
8 April Holy Saturday Closed
9  April Eatser Sunday Closed
10 April Easter Monday Open
25 April ANZAC Day Closed

Mr Bagels

7 April Good Friday Closed
8 April Holy Saturday Open 8:30am-5pm
9 April Easter Sunday Closed
10 April Easter Monday Open 8:30am-5pm
25 April ANZAC Day (Tuesday) Open 1pm-5pm

Ott Patisserie

Closed 7April (Good Friday)
Closed 10 April 
Closed Mon 24 April, Tues 25 April (ANZAC Day) Wed 26 April

Standing Room Espresso

7 April Good Friday Open 7am-2pm
8 April Holy Saturday Open 7am-2pm
9  April Easter Sunday Open 7am-2pm
10 April Easter Monday Open 7am-2pm
25 April ANZAC Day (Tuesday) Open 7am-2pm

Java

7 April Good Friday Closed
8 April Holy Saturday Open 8am-3pm
9 April Easter Sunday Open 8am-3pm
10 April Easter Monday Open 8am-3pm
25 April ANZAC Day (Tuesday) Open 8am-3pm

Store Beulah

7 April Good Friday Closed
10 April Easter Monday Closed
Anzac Day TBC
 

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EASTER & ANZAC HOURS

Evening Dining 

Restaurants

Easter

Good Fri  7th
Easter Sat 8th
Easter Sun 9th Easter Monday
10th April 

ANZAC 25th

The Good Home

09-480 0066

Closed
Easter Friday  7th

Open Easter
Saturday 9th
Open for dining
Easter Sunday10th
Easter Monday
Open 12 -10 pm

Open 25st from 11am dining only







ANZAC

 

Real Burger

TBC

TBC

BBC

09-320 5055

Open 
Easter Friday
Easter Saturday
Easter Sunday
Easter Monday

 

TBC

Kebab Serai

09 4195650


 

TBC

TBC

Sushi ya Sushi

09-480 9391

Closed 19th
Open 20th
Closed 21st 22nd

Closed

Yummy Korean BBQ

09-418 2004

Closed  
Good Friday - Easter Monday

Open Normal Hours

Curry Master

09-480 7211

TBC

TBC

Sagar

09-418 5019

Good Friday 5 - 9pm
Easter Saturday 5 - 11 pm
Easter Sunday 5-11pm
Easter Monday 5- 9 pm

TBC

Pinehouse Korean

09-480 0880

TBC

TBC

A La Turca

09-480 9999

Open Normal Hours

Open Normal Hours

Bittersweet

Good Friday
Open 8am - 2pm
Easter Saturday
Open 8.30am - 2pm
Easter Sunday
Open 8.30 am - 2om
Easter Monday Closed

 

Primrose Thai

09-418 0555

TBC

TBC

Mulan

09-480 2806

Open
Easter Friday
Easter Saturday
Easter Sunday

Closed Easter Monday

TBC

Chef Rasa Sayang

09-419 9788

Open Normal Hours

Open Normal Hours

Coo Japanese Kitchen

09-419 5140

TBC

TBC

Tano Sushi and Don

09-419 6004

Closed 7th

Closed 10th 

 

Kyushu Sushi

09-419 1755

Closed 7th-10th

 

Hong Kong and Chinese Cuisine

09-480 1168

TBC

TBC

Thai Yum

09-480 6799

Closed 7th
Open 10th
 

 

Abruzzo

09-418 4202

TBC

TBC

Blitza

0800 254 892

Open
Good Friday
Easter Saturday
Easter Sunday
Easter Monday

TBC

Hayashi

09-418 3011

TBC

TBC

Golden Phoenix Chinese Restaurant

09-480 6806

TBC

TBC



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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
 

SATURDAY 25 MARCH

Nell Fisher Reserve*
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11.30 am           Bilingual Storytelling

12-2 pm            Rainforest Face painting with Laura

12-4pm             Latin Fiesta Craft Day (Library)

1.30 pm            Dora the Explorer Special Guest & Photo ops

1:30 pm            Bilingual Storywalk
                           A new bilingual initiative from the Library
                          Row Row Row Your Waka
                          Translated into Te Reo and Spanish

2.30 pm            Chilean Latin Folk Dance
                          Cueca 
— the national dance of Chile

3:30 pm            “Pinata” Mexican Game

 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
 

Birkenhead Ave

STREET FOOD

12-5 pm            Argentinean, Brazilian, Chilean, Peruvian,                                      Columbian




 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
 

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MAIN STAGE

Highbury Corner
12-1 pm             Mexican Mariachi Band

1:30 pm             Argentine Tango

2-4 pm             “A Kiss from Rio” Gilda & Friends

5-6 pm              Merengue & Bachata Showcase & class
                          Azalea & Alyx
                          Northshore Latin Dance


6-8  pm               Latin Salsa Band

6-7 pm              World Champion Salsa Showcase  
                           Enrique Johns & Amy

7-8 pm              Brazilian DIVAS! Strolling

 

   
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Ricky Medieros
Brazilian Guitarist & Vocalist




12-2 pm
         Kaimataara O Wai Manawa Lookout
         35 Birkenhead Avenue
















ARGENTINE TANGO SHOWCASE FINALE

With John and Natalia
 

1pm Old Post Office - Mokoia Road
1:30pm Norfolk Pine Stage

2pm Kaimataara o Wai Manawa
         Finale Tango Showcase performance 
         
Special "Roxanne" performance not to be missed

Kaimataara o Wai Manawa - Viewing Platform







2.20 pm Chilean Latin Folk Dance - Cueca
                The national dance of Chile
















CAPOEIRA!

2:30pm Showcase and workshop!

3-00pm Zumba with Trevor Timoti & Mami

             





 









CHA CHA SHOWCASE
AUSTRALIASIAN PROFESSIONAL LATIN CHAMPIONS

4 pm



Learn the Cha Cha and enjoy Salsa Showcases from 2 times Dancing with the Stars Finalist and Ackei Salsa World Champion, Enrique Johns and his partner Amy Horner!

4-5pm Cha Cha, 5 minute demonstration then workshop at Kaimataara o Wai Manawa

6-7pm Salsa Showcase and Flash Dance at Norfolk Pine Stage


 


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FREEEVENTS
 

 

Mokoia Road - Old Post Office

PERFORMANCE

1 pm                 Argentine Tango Showcase
                          WLDC World Dance Cup Tango Champion2017
                          John Flower

 

   
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FREE EVENING EVENTS
 

Kaimataara o Wai Manawa - Viewing Platform

BRAZILIAN DIVAS!

7-8 pm   Brazilian DIVAS!
        15 minute showcase then strolling restaurants until 8






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LATIN LOVERS 

DINNER ROMANCE TUESDAY 14TH

Enjoy Valentines Day dinner with romance in Birkenhead Village

6:00-8:00 pm

Mexican  Mariachis strolling
Birkenhead Village restaurants
Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Street Mokoia Rd & Roundabout

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SOUNDS OF THE NEW YEAR

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
The Special Sounds of the Village
New Years Eve

Join us to delight in Sunny Songstress Miss Miala Baker and Saxist Fred Baker

They will perform from 6 to 8pm at the Norfolk Pine Stage at our historic Highbury Corner this New Years Eve on the 31st of December

We appreciate and thank you for all the support this year as you have loved local and enjoyed your time in Birkenhead Village

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Enjoy a Medieval Banquet 
A Full evening of action, entertainment and a feast at the NZSSCS

Sat 17 June and Sun 18 June
5:30-8:30pm 

Join NZ Stage & Screen Combat School at our unique medieval dungeon right here in Birkenhead Village  Have a go at some some axe throwing & archery, enjoy the  entertainment - fully armoured Knights at battle while  feasting on your roast dinner delivered from the Roast Shop directly across the street!

For special dietary requirements - we can provide GF, Vegan & Vege "authentic medieval pizza" from Pizza Hut across the street!   Just let us know your requirements in the form below.
Price includes soft drink/juice.

$75 per adult, $45 per child Book online at https://airtable.com/shr4iwrPCbZknG3ps

Enjoy a Medieval Feast at the Medieval Tavern
At the Birkenhead Brewing Company (the BBC) with mulled wine, lamb shanks and more in a set menu. Daily feasting fare served from 12 noon til late by Merchant Beer  Baron Steve & the team!
 

Medieval Merchant Markets 
You will find a village medieival  markets at  Nell 
Fisher Green perfect for buying new wares and a great meeting spot to get together with village maidens and mates.

Sat 17 & Sun 18 June  10-4pm
Nell Fisher Village Green
(wet weather option Sherwood Forrest Hall across the road from the Library at 251 Hinemoa Street)

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Explore the Medieval Hall full of unique wares, music and fun photo opportunities! Find it in the Nell Fisher Village Green, in front of Birkenhead Library

Renaissance Market & Music

Sat 17 June and Sun 18 June
11am-3pm Medieval artisan markets - unique artisan finds!
11am-3pm Discover the Medieval Photo Booth at the Medieval Hall at the Nell Fisher Reserve where there are stocks for cool photos!
11am-3pm Explore the Renaissance Store to find unique wares at 13 Rawene road in the Village.

Sat 17June
11am-12 noon and 1-2pm Harp and flute music

Sun 18 June
11am-12 noon Harp and violin music

 

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Create your own family crest! Did you know Birkenhead Borough has it's own crest! It's the second oldest borough on the shore and has a rich history! Our motto is "Tuituia Mai Tautou", meaning 'let us all be united'.
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SPECIAL SOUNDS OF VILLAGE PROGRAMME

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
The Special Sounds of the Village
Christmas Programme

Until Christmas, Music Every Weekend on in the Village.

Our fabulously talented line up 
The Voice  Mr Paul Town Treweek
Our Sunny Songbird  Miss Maila Baker
Seriously Sooth Sax Mr Fred Baker #3
Pianist Extraordinaire Mr Ryan Tomov
Lovely Ms Edwina Thorne
and three Choirs:
The All Saints Church Birkenhead Women's Choir
Sounds of the Shore Acapella Choir
Belle Canto Choir
 

Every Friday & Saturday from mid November till Christmas stroll into the Village and enjoy with our compliments.  A year to celebrate its conclusion and our way of saying thanks to you our Customers.

Friday 25th Nov Sax Solo 11-1
Saturday 26th Singing Duo 11-1
Sunday 27th Instrumental Piano 11-1
Wednesday 30th Sounds of the Shore 6-7
Friday 2nd Dec Sax Solo 11-1
Wednesday 7th Belle Canto Choir 6:45-7:45
Saturday 3rd Singing Duo 11.30-1:30
Sunday 4th Instrumental Piano 11-1
Wednesday 7th    
Friday 9th Sax Solo 11-1
Saturday 10th Sounds of the Shore 12-1
  Singing Duo 6-8
Friday 16 Sax Solo 11-1
Saturday 17
 
Singing Duo 
Singing Duo
11.30-1.30
5:30-7:30
Wednesday 21st Instrumental Piano 11-1
Thursday 22nd Instrumental Piano 6-8
Friday 23rd Sax Solo 11-1
Saturday 24th Singing Duo 6-8


Session gigs start 
Mokoia Road , at historic Highbury Corner, Kaimataara platform

We invite you into the Village to enjoy this Christmas Music Festival on Sunny Village streets with us! Thank you for your support during the year from the Businesses of Birkenhead Village.


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CASH FOR CHRISTMAS

Win $500 Cash! 


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This Christmas, start your Village purchases as early as the first of November to enter to win!

Shop, dine or purchase services to a combined value of $50 in participating stores throughout the Village and be in to win $500 cash! Be sure to attach your receipts to your entry forms and drop them into one of the white entry gift boxes found in stores village wide or save your receipts and enter online via the link below

There are 5x $500 cash prizes to be won!

Entries close Tuesday 20th December and winners drawn Wednesday 21st December 12 noon & winners advised.

Click here to enter online
Click here to download the list of participating stores!


 

 

BIRKENHEAD  ROTARY  TWILIGHt SANTA PARADE

Saturday 10 December 5-6 pm 

Presented by
Birkenhead Rotary & Birkenhead Town Centre Association


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Saturday 10th  December
5-6 pm
Twilight Fairy Lit Parade


Santa Parade @5 pm- 6 pm Starts/Finishes Rawene Road Carpark One loop only .
 

Traffic will need to access the Village from either Birkenhead Ave or Highbury Pass (KFC Entrance ramp ) before 4:30 pm

Route/location & times:
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Rawene Road, Birkenhead Ave & Highbury Bypass, 
Mokoia Rd, Rawene Road carpark


Driveway next to Live Wire Entertainment (Hammond Place access from Birkenhead Avenue up until 4.30 pm unless it is closed earlier due to safety reasons ie; size of the Crowd

Parade Starts: 5 00pm

Parade Finishes: 6.00pm

Parking Enforcement:/Access to Mokoia road from the roundabout to Birkenhead Primary School will be open until 30 mins prior to the commencement of the parade at 4 pm approximately. 
Please note:  


NOTE :ROTARY HAVE THE PERMISSION TO CLOSE ABOVE ROAD LOCATIONS AT 4PM AND REOPEN AT 6.30PM BUT WILL ENDEAVOUR TO MINIMISE DISRUPTION KEEPING ALL ROADS OPEN AS LONG AS SAFELY POSSIBLE
If there large crowds the roads will be closed earlier than advised in line with safety regulations.

Parking 3 hours Free Highbury Mall- Access till 3.30 pm Hammond Place

 

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A PAWFECT CHRISTMAS


Its a well known fact we Villagers love our Man's Best Friend.
And this year we have a very special Event in the Village to Celebrate.

 Christmas is coming early for our furry friends!

We have the best pet photographer in Auckland here in the Village at Healthy Dog & Co

Bring your pup into Healthy Dog & Co in the Village (219 Hinemoa St)from 10 am  to meet the photographer in Auckland and get their Christmas pics done!

Two digital photos are $20 and while you're there, you can find lots of pawfect gifts for your furry friends!

Browse their unique, locally designed doggy fashion beforehand on their website www.healthydogandco.com/ 

See you here soon!

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Special Evening Your Invitation



You are invited to a Special Evening in Birkenhead Village Wednesday 30th November.  



Over 30 stores and businesses including all your favourite gift stores will extend their trading hours till 7pm.



Evening Specials for one night only from $200 vouchers to special instore giveaways.


Come join us admist Village Fairylights & "Sounds of the Shore" Carollers to tick off those Christmas gifts without the stress.


Enjoy the fresh air and  twinkling evening christmas lights  with free parking onstreet and in the Rawene Road public  carpark.


Plus - Win Free $500 Cash

All shopping and dining purchases in the Village on the night with cumulative receipts of $50 are eligible to go in the draw to win cash.  Winners drawn & notified December 21.


Other special surprise guests will join us for our sparkling twinkling evening.


Sounds of the Shore Carollers will be strolling Village Streets from 5-7 pm.



We look forward to seeing you here in the Village really  soon!

 
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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
The Swing Jazz Bands of the Era for Your Enjoyment


Sat 15 October
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12-1 The Madeleines Trio Courtesy of  Darren & Tony Chelsea Rise 
1-3 Twistin the Swing 
NORFOLK PINE STAGE
1-2 The Madeleines Trio Courtesy of Chelsea Rise
5-7 Croque Madame Band
Celebrate Birkenhead's forefather of Entertainment Henry Hayward. Father of Entertainment. 
Dress up in your vintage best and bring your dancing shoes to join the vintage swing dancers from 12 noon to 3pm outside Birkenhead Library!


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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Swing Dancing

Celebrate with us Birkenhead's Forefather of Entertainment Henry Hayward. 
It's your chance to enjoy swing dancing with Swing out Central Dancers! Swing dance to the sounds of live swing bands on Nell Fisher Reserve with these talented dancers!  Showcase Opening with Madelines Trio & Twistin the Swing! The fabulous Croque
Madam Band will be playing from 5-7 at our Historic Highbury Roundabout under the Norfolk Pine.

Saturday 15th October
12 noon - 3pm
NELL FISHER RESERVE
Birkenhead Library

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Barfooot & Thompson Free Art Deco Bus Tour

Celebrate Birkenhead's Forefather of infrastructure & Commerce WF Hammond.
Travel back in time with us for the day! Learn about the historical buildings and locations in Birkenhead on a art deco bus trip courtesy of Barfoot & Thompson. Barfoot & Thompson started in 1923 as V. Barfoot Land Agent, then became Barfoot Bros when Kelland joined his brother Val Barfoot in 1924. In 1934, Maurice Thompson joined the brothers and they finally became Barfoot & Thompson as we know them in 1940.

This Art deco bus leaves from the Birkenhead Ave (previously Great North Rd) busstop right outside Barfoot and Thompson and tours through original four road junction of commerce and does a loop of historic sites. Our thanks to Barfoot & Thompson for this  free bus trip & Birkenhead Heritage Society for providing the Tour information for you to enjoy.

Stops:1. 
Barfoot & Thompson Birkenhead Ave, 2.Bittersweet loading zone,3.Birkenhead Square Loading Zone 4.Highbury Butcher loading zone

Saturday 15th October
11am - 3:30pm, every half hour  
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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Steel, Wheels and all that Jazz:
Vintage Car Show


INSPIRED BY THE JAZZ ERA

A display of Model A Ford and Chevy cars - accompanied by jazz musicians in a homage to horsepower, heritage and all that jazz!

There will be over 15 cars village wide with fabulous carnival fun for all!

Saturday 15th October
VINTAGE CAR DISPLAYS & JAZZ
11.00 - 4.00 pm

NELL FISHER RESERVE
Birkenhead Library

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TATTOO GIVEAWAY:
Two $500 Tattoos by Artero Tattoo Parlour
You must be 18+ to enter and bring a valid ID to claim your prize if you win

Enter for the chance to win one of two $500 tattoos at Artero Tattoo Parlour!

1. Take a photo at the Vintage Carnival this Saturday 15th! You can take a selfie of you having fun or take a photo of your favourite activity or performance!
2. Share the photo to Instagram or Facebook, tagging our account (Birkenhead Village on Facebook and @birkenheadvillage on Instagram) and Artero Tattoo Parlour (Artero Tattoo Parlour on Facebook and @arterotattooparlour on Instagram) and include the hashtags #vintagecarnivaltattoo and #arterotattooparlour

note: your account must be public for us to see the entry and you must follow these steps for your entry to be valid, anyone underage will not be allowed to win

Photo must be taken Saturday 15th October at the Vintage Carnival
Winners will be drawn Tuesday 18th

 

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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
The All Saints Church Fair


All Saints Anglican Church are hosting their annual fair. Get on into the Village for a Coffee and a sneaky bargain all for a very good cause from one of the loveliest oldest churches in the Village.The Church itself is constructed from the old Forresters Hall solid Kauri and sited in two parts to create today's church and the hall behind. A really important part of our social heart in the Village. 

Saturday 15th October
9am - 12noon
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
181 Hinemoa St

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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
The Op Shop Hop


INSPIRED BY THE JAZZ ERA
ENJOY YOUR BROWSING TO LIVE JAZZ FROM 11-3 in the VILLAGE


Saturday 15th October
11am - 3pm

Discover collectibles galore in Birkenhead's selection of 8 Op Shops:
The Attic Shop, The Collective, Dollar Dealers, Hospice (Shop, Finally Books and Retro), IHC, The Shack, Salvation Army Family Store, Rag & Bone Factory.

View a MAP with their locations and find the musician's schedule HERE
 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Birkenhead's Greatest Showman:
A Circus Carnival


Birkenhead Village presents a carnival event showcasing a circus inspired by New Zealand's trail blazer in entertainment, Henry Hayward. Presenting JP and Claudio of Le Cirque de, who will showcase circus entertainment for half an hour followed by your chance to join in a circus workshop!

Saturday 15th October
2 & 3pm performance
2:30 & 3:30pm workshop

Nell Fisher Reserve
Raincheck Birkenhead Library Annex Foyer and Community Room

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COLOURING COMPETITON:
For Primary Aged Kids
A Circus Carnival


KidzStuffOnline and Birkenhead Village are hosting a colouring competition for the Vintage Carnival! Kids aged 4-11 can colour in the image and return it between Mon 3 Oct to Sun 16 and the first 100 entries will all receive a Playmobil prize!

The big prize of a $50 KidzStuffOnline voucher will be drawn on Monday 17th so make sure to hand in your entry!

Download and print the colouring page here or grab a copy in store to be in to win

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Steel, Wheels and all that Jazz:
Sammy the Steam Train


Enjoy free rides for children at Birkenhead Primary School, courtesy of Birkenhead Village Association, on Sammy the Steam Train to celebrate the era of steel and steam! Stop by the reserve outside Birkenhead Library for a day full of vintage inspired carnival fun for the whole family

Saturday 15th October
11.00 - 3:00 pm

Birkenhead Village
Location Birkenhead Primary School 77 Mokoia Road

 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Vintage Game Fun


Enjoy these old fashioned vintage games for some family fun! Show the kids how to play these giant wooden games for some friendly competition surrounded by a vintage carnival!

Saturday 30 September
11am - 4pm
Nell Fisher Reserve
Raincheck Mezzaine Floor Library off Childrens Book Area
Birkenhead Library

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 DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Carnival Clowns


Enjoy all the fun of a traditional carnival! Laughing clowns will be in the village for a day for some vintage carnival fun! The Laughing Clowns will cost $5 per turn

Kat the International Bling Bling Clown Champion of Balloon art  & Magic will be strolling the village from 12 noon to 2pm for even more fun, so make sure to catch her for a twist & a laugh!

Saturday 15th October
11.00 - 3.00 pm
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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Vintage Face Painting and Balloon Twisting


Our favourite face painters and balloon twisters are back for some vintage carnival fun! Bring the kids to get their faces painted and then meet with Kat the Clown for an exciting balloon animal or specialty balloon shape!

Saturday 15th October
11am - 1pm
16 MOKOIA RD
Gazebo Outside Kidztuff online
Birkenhead Village

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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Aspire Rhythmic Gymnastics and Have a Go!


Witness the wonderful rainbow ribbons at the vintage carnival with a workshop brought to you by Aspire Rhythmic Gymnastics. Have a go with Hoops, Balls and Ribbons and bend, pivot and dance like a Rhythmic Gymnast!

Saturday 15th October
10.30-11.30 Showcases Post Office, Norfolk Pine, Lookout
Workshop 11.30-12.30


Kaimataara O Wai Manawa Lookout
Birkenhead Ave
Raincheck: Senior Citizens Hall
251 Hinemoa Street

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Birkenhead's Weird and Wacky Rainforest Creatures


Edward Leroy was a trailblazer ahead of his time, he donated large tracks of his land to create a rainforest for future generations. Now children have the unique opportunity to learn about the weird and wonderful ecological treasures of Wai Manawa/Leroys Bush led by Sally Hibbard from ZooVentures!

Fri 14 October
11am to 2pm


booking: neeli.govender@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

NELL FISHER RESERVE
BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY
Raincheck Birkenhead Library Annex Foyer and Community Room

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY PRESENTS:
W
ētā Hotel Workshop


Celebrating Edward Le Roy forefather and trailblazer of Le Roys Rainforrest.  His foresight gifted this land to the city as the site of Aucklands only inner city rainforrest and he lived locally right here in Birkenhead Bourough.

Join us for an exciting workshop and create a cosy hotel for New Zealand's cutest bug, the Wētā!

RSVP essential neeli.govendar@aucklandcouncil.govt,nz

Thursday 6th and Tuesday 11th October
10:30am
Birkenhead Library

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY PRESENTS:
Inkiana Printing Press - Make a Poster!



Celebrating trailblazers of our heritage during the Heritage Festival.  The popular printing press was invented in 1436 by Gutenberg. Much like the internet the invention of the mechanical printing press helped disseminate knowledge wider and faster.  Drop by and let Graham formerly of GTO printers in the Village show you how to use a 180 year old Albion Letterhead printing press! Create your own poster to bring home with you!

Thursday 13th October
10am-12noon and 2pm-4pm
Birkenhead Library

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
The Wonderfully Romantic WF Hammond


Stroll the Highbury neighborhood and learn about the wonderfully romantic life and times of Trailblazer and Architect William Francis Hammond. Join the Birkenhead Heritage Society's historian Marcia Roberts on this guided walk.

Wednesday 12th October
11.00 - 12.00 pm
NELL FISHER RESERVE
Birkenhead Library

booking: neeli.govender@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Brought to you by Birkenhead Heritage Society and Birkenhead Village Association
 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Sugar, farming and the Birkenhead Heritage Museum

The display focuses on this former home owned by the Revell and Farrington families, who are closely associated with Chelsea Sugar which was responsible for much of the early settlement in Birkenhead.

Members of these two families lived in the villa from 1911 until the 1990s when it was moved to its current site and became the museum.

This display also includes the pioneering Utting family who farmed the land where the museum and part of the War Memorial Park are now located.

Saturday 8th & 9th October
12noon - 4pm

BIRKENHEAD HERITAGE MUSEUM (Farrington House)
44 Mahara Avenue, Birkenhead

Presented by: Birkenhead Heritage Society Inc.

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Performances at Kaimataara O Wai Manawa (next to the Junction Eatery) and the Norfolk Pine Stage (Highbury Corner/roundabout)


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Medieval Times
A Renaissance Fair
An all weather event!


All Village activities will proceed with  raincheck locations at each Village activity headquarters. Please check our Facebook page on the day to confirm.

 
Free to have a go!
Become a Knight or Medieval Maiden for a day and try out axe throwing, sword fighting and archery! Meet Robin Hood and Joan of Arc as they show you how it's done!

Pop into NZ Stage & Screen Combat School Medieval Dungeon at 4/74 Mokoia Road to seek out a wider Medieval experience www.nzstageandscreencombatschool.com

Sat 18 June and Sun 19 June
Sword Fighting, Axe Throwing and Archery
The NZ Stage & Screen Combat School was the first company to teach axe throwing in New Zealand, our team of specially trained instructors will show you how to throw an axe like a Viking! This is all about fun and learning an ancient skill of launching your axe at the enemies head!

Axe Throwing 
Families with Children Under 16 
11am-3pm Axe throwing in the Dungeon at Medieval Headquarters,74 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead Village

Adults Ages 16+ 11am-3pm Axe throwing at the Medieval Hall in the Nell Fisher Reserve provided by industry professionals from the NZ Stage & Screen Combat School

The NZ Stage & Screen Combat School was the first company to teach axe throwing in New Zealand, our team of specially trained instructors will show you how to throw an axe like a Viking! This is all about fun and learning an ancient skill of launching your axe at the enemies head!

Archery
Meet Robin Hood
on the Village Green Demonstrations on the hour (11-2) at the Nell Fisher Village Green provided by industry professionals from the NZ Stage & Screen Combat School.

11am-3pm Have a Go at Archery with Maid Marion at the Medieval HQ at NZ Stage & Screen Combat School, 74 Mokoia Road.

11am-3pm Meet Joan of Arc Sword Fighting at The Lookout, Kaimataara Platform next to The Junction (raincheck location at 74 Mokoia at NZSSCS) provided by industry professionals from the NZ Stage & Screen Combat School.

Joan of Arc will have a 20 minute showcase  on each hour at the Lookout.

Knights Buhurt
3-4pm  - See knights clash for the hand of the fair maiden in the finale Knights performance of the day before we move into the merriment and frivolities of our evening programme strolling minstrels & maidens! Provided by industry professionals from the NZ Stage & Screen Combat School
The word Buhurt comes from Old French béhourd meaning "wallop" and the sport is a full contact fighting sport with steel blunt weapons characteristic for the Middle Ages. Fighters are covered in full protective armour, made from steel.


Strolling Knights, Maidens and Minstrels
Enjoy the showcases and discover time travellers spread through the Village Streets as you enjoy a drink and a meal and saviour Village Merriment with fairy light lit streets & strolling minstrels and maidens.

Sat 18 June and Sun 19 June
Knights on Horses and Fire Eaters and Jugglers!
10am-11am and 12noon-1pm Knights on Horses

Fire Performers
Sat 18 June and Sun 19 June
5pm-6pm Fire Performers

Sun 19 June
5pm-6pm Strolling Village fare establishments JP King of the Fireballs
 

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Enjoy a Medieval Banquet 
A Full evening of action, entertainment and a feast at the NZSSCS

Sat 18 June and Sun 19 June
5:30-8:30pm 

Join NZ Stage & Screen Combat School at our unique medieval dungeon right here in Birkenhead Village  Have a go at some some axe throwing & archery, enjoy the  entertainment - fully armoured Knights at battle while  feasting on your roast dinner delivered from the Roast Shop directly across the street!

For special dietary requirements - we can provide GF, Vegan & Vege "authentic medieval pizza" from Pizza Hut across the street!   Just let us know your requirements in the form below.
Price includes soft drink/juice.

$55 per adult, $35 per child Book online at https://airtable.com/shr4iwrPCbZknG3ps

Enjoy a Medieval Feast
At the Birkenhead Brewing Company (the BBC) with mulled wine, lamb shanks and more in a set menu. Daily feasting fare served from 12 noon til late by Merchant King Steve!
 

Village Night Markets
You will find a village night markets In the Highbury Centre chariot park, perfect for buying new wares, delicious food and drinks from all over the world, and a great meeting spot to get together with village maidens and mates.

Sun 19 June
4:30pm-11pm

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Medieval Times

A Renaissance Fair Music

Join us to enjoy live music
 

Fri 17 June

Norfolk Pine Turret
Classical European Singer Mary The Village Canary & Fiddler
11am to 1pm

Strolling Ministrel
6pm to 8pm

Sat 18 June

Medieval Fairy Village (Nell Fisher Village Green)
Harp & Flute Maidens

11am to 12 noon
1pm to 2pm

Norfolk Pine Turret
Classical European Singer and Fiddler
Mary The Village Canary & fiddle

11am to 1pm

Strolling Ministrel
6pm to 8pm

Sun 19 June

Medieval Hall (Nell Fisher Village Green)
Medieval Maiden Cathy Harrop - Harp and Violin

11am to 12 noon
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1pm to 2pm

Norfolk Pine Turret
Fiddler Paul TT
2pm to 3pm
Classical European Singer and Fiddler
5pm to 7pm

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Fairy Village
Join us in the Fairy Village for two fun days with lots of activities! Find the Fairy Village at the Nell Fisher Village Green & don't forget to pop into Fairy Headquarters on the Village Crossing at 245 Hinemoa Street to seek out more of our Medieval Village Fairies. www.confettico.co.nz

Sat 18 June and Sun 19 June
11am-3pm Fairy Princess Emily Rose
11am-3pm Fairy Candy Floss
11am-3pm Laurabelle Fairy Facepaint
 

Unicorn Dell
Find the Unicorn Dell to meet unicorns and grab a photo & if you are lucky to might get to enjoy a dwarf pony cart ride around the Nell Fisher Village Green.

Sat 18 June
11am-2pm Unicorn Petting Maze
11am-2pm Dwarf Pony and Cart  miniature trips


 

Fairy Encampment
Meet our Fantasy friends & fabulous face painters, all the way from their Kingdom. The  Encampment can be found next to Crave Home on Mokoia Road!

Sat 18 June and 
Sun 19 June
11-1 pm Fantasy Friends in the Encampment
1-2 pm Strolling
1-3 pm Fantasy  Face paint
11am- 3pm Fairy Candy Floss has magically appeared for this special weekend.

 

Fairy Headquarters
Explore the fairy headquarters and join the fairies on their treasure hunts! Find the Headquarters at 245 Hinemoa Street (Confetti Co.), across from the Nell Fisher Village Green each day at 11.30 & 1.30 and set off to find the fairy treasure hidden in the woodland !

Sat 18 June and 
Sun 19 June
11am-3pm Fairy headquarters is open
11:30am Fairy Treasure Hunt! Meet at the Fairy HQ
1:30pm Fairy Treasure Hunt! Meet at the Fairy HQ

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Explore the Medieval Hall full of unique wares, music and fun photo opportunities! Find it in the Nell Fisher Village Green, in front of Birkenhead Library

Renaissance Market & Music

Sat 18 June and Sun 19 June
11am-3pm Medieval artisan markets - unique artisan finds!
11am-3pm Discover the Medieval Photo Booth at the Medieval Hall at the Nell Fisher Reserve where there are stocks for cool photos!
11am-3pm Explore the Renaissance Store to find unique wares at 13 Rawene road in the Village.

Sat 18 June
11am-12 noon and 1-2pm Harp and flute music

Sun 19 June
11am-12 noon Harp and violin music

 

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Create your own family crest! Did you know Birkenhead Borough has it's own crest! It's the second oldest borough on the shore and has a rich history! Our motto is "Tuituia Mai Tautou", meaning 'let us all be united'.
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Sun 19 June
10am-4:30pm In the library Saturday and Sunday

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May Perfect Pamper

It's the month of May and it's that time of year again, time to show our
mums how much they mean to us, we are lucky in the Village to be a
one stop spot for all things Mother's Day!

During the month of May spend $50 in the Village on any shopping,
dining, service, and be in with the chance to win $1000 Perfect Pamper
at any of our local beauty, hair and spa businesses! Treat someone
special, your mum or your best friend, or even yourself this May to
have a chance to win!

You can either use your phone to scan the QR code found around the
Village on the posters or the fliers found at destination stores.

To enter here on our website, CLICK HERE

Promotion starts May 1 and runs through to May 30, winning entries
will be drawn on May 31st. To win, receipts must be retained to show
as proof.

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May Perfect Pamper

It's the month of May and it's that time of year again, time to show our
mums how much they mean to us, we are lucky in the Village to be a
one stop spot for all things Mother's Day!

During the month of May spend $50 in the Village on any shopping,
dining, service, and be in with the chance to win $1000 Perfect Pamper
at any of our local beauty, hair and spa businesses! Treat someone
special, your mum or your best friend, or even yourself this May to
have a chance to win!

You can either use your phone to scan the QR code found around the
Village on the posters or the fliers found at destination stores.

To enter here on our website, CLICK HERE

Promotion starts May 1 and runs through to May 30, winning entries
will be drawn on May 31st. To win, receipts must be retained to show
as proof.

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WHALES TAILS SURFACING IN THE VILLAGE AS PART OF a POD of 80 EMMERSIVE ART TRAIL ACROSS AUCKLAND CITY


Whale Tales Art Trail
Birkenhead Village
The whale tales will soon be in the Village! 

Free public Art Trail.
More information to come soon.

Visit the website to learn more about the 80 tails to be displayed across Auckland this coming January, which will later be auctioned in May to fundraise WWF-New Zealand's efforts to restore Aotearoa's marine environment.
 

“Toitu te marae o Tane mahuta. Toitu te marae o Tangaroa, Toitu te Iwi.”

If the forests of Tane Survive, and the seas of Tangaroa survive, then so too will the people.

Ancient Maori Proverb

Birkenhead Village… the Village with a view, is delighted to support the endangered sea treasures “taonga” of our precious Hauraki Gulf through this World Wildlife Fund & Wild in Art “ Whales Tale “ Art Trail.

https://whaletales2022.org/event/whale-tales-art-trail/

Visit our facebook to keep up to date @birkenheadvillagenz

Welcome Offers for Visitors

Some of our wonderful unique businesses are offering special discounts to Familes as our way of thanking them for visitors.

Domanique from Kidzstuffonline is offering a 10% discount off all sea creature books and toys from the 1st of Feburary. Just mention the Birkenhead Village Website to redeem. 

https://kidzstuffonline.co.nz/
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2022 CAFE HOURS EASTER & ANZAC

15 April Good Friday
16 April Holy Saturday
17 April Easter Sunday
18 April Easter Monday
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday)

 

Bitter Sweet *

15 April Good Friday Open 8am-2pm
16 April Holy Saturday Open 8:30am-2pm
17 April Easter Sunday Open 8:30am-2pm
18 April Easter Monday Closed
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday) Closed

Bungalo Cafe*

15 April Good Friday Open 7am-3pm
16 April Holy Saturday Open 7am-3pm
17 April Easter Sunday Open 7am-3pm
18 April Easter Monday Open 7am-3pm
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday) Open 7am-3pm

Cafe 47 *

TBD

Coffix

TBD

Dutch Delight

15 April Good Friday Closed
16 April Holy Saturday Open 10am-10pm
17 April Easter Sunday Open 10am-9pm
18 April Easter Monday Closed
19 April Tuesday Closed
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday) Closed

Espresso Express

TBD

Fika With Me

15 April Good Friday Open 9am-3pm
16 April Holy Saturday Open 9am-3pm
17 April Easter Sunday Open 9am-3pm
18 April Easter Monday Open 9am-3pm
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday) Open 9am-3pm

Generosity Coffee

TDB, Likely closed

The Junction Eatery

15 April Good Friday Open
16 April Saturday Open
17 April Sunday Opjen

Lemon Tree Cafe

Closed public holidays

Mr Bagels

15 April Good Friday Closed
16 April Holy Saturday Open 8:30am-5pm
17 April Easter Sunday Closed
18 April Easter Monday Open 8:30am-5pm
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday) Open 1pm-5pm

Ott Patisserie

Closed 15 April (Good Friday) - 25 April (ANZAC Day). Reopening on 26 April

Standing Room Espresso

15 April Good Friday Open 7am-2pm
16 April Holy Saturday Open 7am-2pm
17 April Easter Sunday Open 7am-2pm
18 April Easter Monday Open 7am-2pm
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday) Open 7am-2pm

Tongue and Groove Cafe

15 April Good Friday Open 7am-3pm
16 April Holy Saturday Open 7am-3pm
17 April Easter Sunday Open 8am-3pm
18 April Easter Monday Open 7am-3pm
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday) Open 7am-3pm

Store Beulah

TBD

Coffeetime Cafe

TBD

 

 

 

 

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2022 CAFE HOURS EASTER & ANZAC

15 April Good Friday
16 April Holy Saturday
17 April Easter Sunday
18 April Easter Monday
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday)

 

Bitter Sweet *

15 April Good Friday Open 8am-2pm
16 April Holy Saturday Open 8:30am-2pm
17 April Easter Sunday Open 8:30am-2pm
18 April Easter Monday Closed
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday) Closed

Bungalo Cafe*

15 April Good Friday Open 7am-3pm
16 April Holy Saturday Open 7am-3pm
17 April Easter Sunday Open 7am-3pm
18 April Easter Monday Open 7am-3pm
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday) Open 7am-3pm

Cafe 47 *

TBD

Coffix

TBD

Dutch Delight

15 April Good Friday Closed
16 April Holy Saturday Open 10am-10pm
17 April Easter Sunday Open 10am-9pm
18 April Easter Monday Closed
19 April Tuesday Closed
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday) Closed

Espresso Express

TBD

Fika With Me

15 April Good Friday Open 9am-3pm
16 April Holy Saturday Open 9am-3pm
17 April Easter Sunday Open 9am-3pm
18 April Easter Monday Open 9am-3pm
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday) Open 9am-3pm

Generosity Coffee

TDB, Likely closed

The Junction Eatery

15 April Good Friday Open
16 April Saturday Open
17 April Sunday Opjen

Lemon Tree Cafe

Closed public holidays

Mr Bagels

15 April Good Friday Closed
16 April Holy Saturday Open 8:30am-5pm
17 April Easter Sunday Closed
18 April Easter Monday Open 8:30am-5pm
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday) Open 1pm-5pm

Ott Patisserie

Closed 15 April (Good Friday) - 25 April (ANZAC Day). Reopening on 26 April

Standing Room Espresso

15 April Good Friday Open 7am-2pm
16 April Holy Saturday Open 7am-2pm
17 April Easter Sunday Open 7am-2pm
18 April Easter Monday Open 7am-2pm
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday) Open 7am-2pm

Tongue and Groove Cafe

15 April Good Friday Open 7am-3pm
16 April Holy Saturday Open 7am-3pm
17 April Easter Sunday Open 8am-3pm
18 April Easter Monday Open 7am-3pm
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday) Open 7am-3pm

Store Beulah

TBD

Coffeetime Cafe

TBD

 

 

 

 

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2022 RESTAURANT EASTER & ANZAC HOURS


Restaurants

15 April Good Friday
16 April Holy Saturday
17 April Easter Sunday
18 April Easter Monday

25 April ANZAC Day (Monday)

The Good Home

09-480 0066

15 April Good Friday Closed
16 April Holy Saturday Open 12-11pm
17 April Easter Sunday Open 12-8pm Dining only
18 April Easter Monday Open 12-10pm
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday) Open 1-10pm

BBC

09-320 5055

15 April Good Friday Open 12 noon-10pm
17 April Easter Sunday Open 12 noon-10pm
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday) Open 1pm-10pm

Kebab Serai

09 4195650


 

15 April Good Friday Open 2-9:15pm
16 April Holy Saturday Open 11-9:15pm
17 April Easter Sunday Closed
18 April Easter Monday Open 2-9:15pm
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday) Open 2-9:15pm

Sushi ya Sushi

09-480 9391

15 April Good Friday Closed
16 April Holy Saturday Open 8am-6pm
17 April Easter Sunday Closed
18 April Easter Monday Closed
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday) Closed

Yummy Korean BBQ

09-418 2004

Open Normal Hours

Curry Master

09-480 7211

Open Normal Hours

Sagar

09-418 5019

Open Normal Hours

Pinehouse Korean

09-480 0880

Open Normal Hours

Ala Turca

09-480 9999

Open Normal Hours

Royal Spice

09-480 0525

15 April Good Friday Open 5-9pm
16 April Holy Saturday Open 5-9pm
17 April Easter Sunday Open 5-9pm
18 April Easter Monday Contact to make a reservation
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday) Contact to make a reservation

Primrose Thai

09-418 0555

TBC

Mulan

09-480 2806

Open Normal Hours (closed Mondays)

Chef Rasa Sayang

09-419 9788

Open Normal Hours (closed Mondays)

Coo Japanese Kitchen

09-419 5140

TBC

Tano Sushi and Don

09-419 6004

Closed Easter Friday through to Easter Monday
Closed ANZAC Day

Kyushu Sushi

09-419 1755

Open Normal Hours

Hong Kong and Chinese Cuisine

09-480 1168

Open Normal Hours (closed Mondays)

Thai Yum

09-480 6799

TBC

Abruzzo

09-418 4202

Open Normal Hours

Blitza

0800 254 892

Easter Friday to Sunday: Open normal hours
Closed Easter Monday and ANZAC day

Hayashi

09-418 3011

15 April Good Friday Closed
16 April Holy Saturday Open 11:30am-2:30pm and 5pm-9:30pm
17 April Easter Sunday Closed
18 April Easter Monday Closed
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday) Closed

Jose's Cantina

Closed Easter Saturday through to Tues 19
Closed ANZAC



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St Patrick's Day Music

A Green Weekend

We are celebrating cultural diversity this weekend, with a nod to the Irish! Come along to enjoy live music and the taste of international flavours that we have on offer here in Birkenhead Village.
 
Thursday:
Fred and Maila —12 noon to 2pm
Sasha Reekie (new to the Village!) — 7pm to 9pm

Friday:
Edwina Thorne —12 noon to 2pm
Ricky De Medeiros — 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Saturday:
Ricky De Medeiros — 12 noon to 2pm
Fred and Maila — 6:30pm to 8:30pm

 

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FOOD  (CONTACTLESS CALL FIRST TO CONFIRM )
Abruzzo  Alex 4184202 contactless order avail from 5pm

Ala Turca Authentic Turkish Taste, Haci 4809999 contactless order avail
Bakers Delight, Michel 4190456
Blitza, Lee 4805006 Pizza & Pasta Takeaway Menu contactless order avail
Birkenhead Brewing Company - BBC, Steve 320 5055
Bloom Cupcakes, Ann Margaret 9506775
Bittersweet, Henry 020 40179603 contactless order available
Bungalo, Chris 480 2819
Dutch Delight (NZ), Wilhem 4181390 contactless order available
Casual Foodie, Chris 4806625 contactless order available 
Chef Rasa Sayang David 4199788 contactles order available
Coo Japanese Kitchen Aiko 4195140 contactless order available
Countdown  ph 4802921  https://www.countdown.co.nz/  open till 8am-9pm
Flying Horse Takeaways 4192373
Fresh & Save Birkenhead , Mr Fan 4198591 open till 6pm
Golden Phoenix  4806806
Hong Kong Chinese 4801168
The Cheesecake Shop NZ Vicky 4192715 contactless order available
The Curry Master, Harry 4807211 contactless order & pickup available
JOSES Cantina, Jose 2186162  Takeaway  From Friday14 August
Kebab Serai, Saied 4195650 contactless order available.
K's Curry, 4802592
Little Miss Saigon, Amy 2130681 contactless order available
Generositycoffee, Rachel 022 20663606 contactless order available
Hayashi Japanese, Lee 021 1640810
Highbury Butcher, Grant 4809526  Meat Available again Tuesday18 August.
The Bottle-O Highbury, Darren
Mulan, James 4802806 contactless order Tues -Sun available 
Noodle Canteen 4198628
Primrose Thai 4180555
Royal Spice, Gurdeep 4800525
Sagar Indian Restaurant,Jakesh 4185019
Sals Pizza, Birkenhead, Uri 480 7257 contactless order available
Young's Bakery, Christine  419 1688 (on holiday 10-22 August)
Tasty Tiny Thai Om 027 4264244
Thai Yum Wendy 021 02318061
The Gelato Workshop, Winnie 4180188
The Junction Eatery, Chris 4808111
Trigo Bakeshop, Jun 4191829 Contactless order available
OTT patisserie, Chris 418 1880 (open Sat 15 August)
Pizza Hut Birkenhead, 0800 838383 contactless order available
Youngs Bakery Christine 4191688 (on hol 12-22 August
Yummy Korean Kim 4182004 Contactless order available
Your Cafe Tommy 4182095

Essential Services Non Food
Life Pharmacy Conrad 480 7001 fax for scripts 4807817 Open till 6pm
Unichem Pharmacy Steve 4807418 Open till 5.30pm

Auto Super Shoppe Shane 480 9272
Birkenhead Medical Centre 419 1636 open till 6pm
Birkenhead Family Medical 480 7204  open till 5pm

Birkenhead Superette Harshal 4180231 open till 9pm
Highbury Diary  Ellen 4801979 Open till 9pm
Liquor spot Mike 4803940
Liquorland Darren 44804480
Yarntons Bruce 418 4011

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Latin Serenading this Valentine's Day
A special musical weekend treat

Mariachi's
Monday
6pm to 8pm

Be serenaded this Valentine's Day by a Village Historic First with 7 mariachi's strolling the Village streets as you enjoy a romantic dinner date. They are one of our most requested acts and will be bigger than ever before!

Find them strolling the Village in key areas between Mulan (Hinemoa St) and The Junction Eatery (Birkenhead Avenue), focusing around the roundabout between 6 and 8 pm on Monday 14 February.

   
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Be My Valentine!
Father Daughter Duo this
Valentine's Weekend

A special musical weekend treat

Fred and Maila
Saturday and Sunday
11am to 1pm and 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Our Village favourite father/daughter duo will be strolling the Village this Valentine's Weekend focusing on Spanish music to create the perfect atmosphere for platonic and romantic dates; with partners, friends or family!

Find them strolling the Village in key areas between Mulan (Hinemoa St) and Jose's Cantina (Birkenhead Avenue), focusing around the roundabout between 6:30 and 8:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday 12 and 13 February.

BAR AND BISTRO, Good HomeBBCThe Junction EateryDUTCH, Dutch DelightINDIAN, Curry MasterHouse of SagarITALIAN, AbruzzoBlitzaJAPANESE, Coo KitchenHayashiMALAYSIAN, Chef Rasa SayangMEXICAN, Jose’s CantinaYour CafeSOUTHEAST ASIAN FUSION, MulanTHAI, Primerose ThaiTasty Tiny ThaiTURKISH, Ala TurcaVIETNAMESE, Little Miss SaigonDessert, Gelato Workshop.
CAFES, Dutch DelightOtt PatisseriePurr & BeansBungaloStore BeulahStanding RoomBittersweetGenerosity CoffeeThe JunctionTongue and GrooveCafé 47Coffee Time

   
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CASH FOR CHRISTMAS


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Shop, dine or purchase services to a combined value of $50 in participating stores throughout the Village and be in to win $500 cash! Be sure to attach your receipts to your entry forms and drop them into one of the white entry gift boxes found in stores village wide.

There are 5x $500 cash prizes to be won!

Entries close Monday 20th December and winners drawn Tuesday 21st December 12 noon & winners advised.

Click here to enter online
Click here to download the list of participating stores!


 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:

Christmas Music Festival

Now till Christmas, Music Every Weekend on in the Village.

Our fabulously talented line up 
The Voice  Mr Paul Town Treweek
Our Sunny Songbird  Miss Maila Baker
Seriously Sooth Sax Mr Fred Baker #3

Every Friday & Saturday from now till Christmas stroll into the Village and enjoy with our compliments.  A year to celebrate its conclusion and our way of saying thanks to you our Customers.

Friday 19 Nov              11am to 1pm   
Saturday 20th Nov       11am to 1pm   
Friday 26 Nov              11am to 1pm    
Saturday 27th Nov       11am to 1pm   
Friday 3 Dec                11am to 1pm
Friday 3 Dec                5:30pm to 7:30 pm              
Saturday 4 Dec            5:30pm to 7:30 pm 
Friday 10 Dec              11am to 1pm    
Saturday 11 Dec          5:30pm to 7:30 pm  
Friday 17 Dec              11am to 1pm          
Saturday 18 Dec          5:30pm to 7:30 pm     
Thursday 23 Dec         11am to 1pm   
Thursday 23 Dec          6-8 pm
Friday 24 Dec              11am to 1pm

News Years Eve            6-8 pm


Session gigs start 
Mokoia Road , at historic Highbury Corner, Kaimataara platform

We invite you into the Village to enjoy this Christmas Music Festival on Sunny Village streets with us! Thank you for your support during the year from the Businesses of Birkenhead Village.


Birkenhead Village

   
Barber Shops Open Fri - Sun-547

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE
THE BARBERS OF BIRKENHEAD ARE BACK!

Birkenhead Village Barbers cutting edge of New Zealand

Birkenhead Ave
Mustafa The Happy Barber
55 Birkenhead Ave
ph 4809460
Fri Sat Sun 7am -7pmThe Barbershop Co
Tomi & The Team
1 Birkenhead Ave
4800253 mobile
Fri 8am - 6pm
Sat and Sun 9am-4 pm

The Ladies &  Gents Barber Shop
73 Birkenhead Ave
2826944
Opens 8am-6pm

The Corner Barbershop
Stephanie & the Team
6 Birkenhead Ave
Fri 8.30am- 5pm Sat 8.30-4 Sun 10-3

Hinemoa Street
Bespoke Barbers
Paul Bartolo 
https://bespokebarbersandvintage.co.nz/
203 Hinemoa Street
09-215-8465

Karl - B & M Barbers
202 Hinemoa street
2186427
Fri 9.00am - 5,30
Sat Sun 9am-5pm

Mokoia Road

Bob - Bob the Barber
80 Mokioa rd
4801881
7 DAYS Mon- Sun 7.30am-8pm

MAX  the Barber
64 Mokoia road
4182439
Fri Sat Sun 8am-6pm




 

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FOOD
Abruzzo Alex 4184202
Ala Turca Authentic Turkish Taste, Haci 4809999
Bakers Delight, Michel 4190456
Blitza, Lee 4805006
Birkenhead Brewing Company - BBC, Steve 320 5055
Bittersweet, Henry 020 40179603
Bungalo, Chris 480 2819
Dutch Delight (NZ), Wilhem 4181390
Casual Foodie, Chris 4806625
Chef Rasa Sayang David 4199788
Coo Japanese Kitchen Aiko 4195140
Flying Horse Takeaways 4192373
Fresh & Save Birkenhead , Mr Fan 4198591
Golden Phoenix  4806806
Hong Kong Chinese 4801168
The Cheesecake Shop NZ Vicky 4192715
The Curry Master, Harry 4807211
JOSES Cantina, Jose 2186162
Kebab Serai, Saied 4195650
K's Curry, 4802592
Little Miss Saigon, Amy 2130681
Generositycoffee, Rachel 021 660969
Hayashi Japanese, Lee 021 1640810
Highbury Butcher, Grant 4809526
The Bottle-O Highbury, Darren
Mulan, James 4802806
Noodle Canteen 4198628
Primrose Thai 4180555
Royal Spice, Gurdeep 4800525
Sagar Indian Restaurant,Jakesh 4185019
Sals Pizza, Birkenhead, Uri 480 7257
Young's Bakery, 419 1688
Tasty Tiny Thai Om 027 4264244
Thai Yum Wendyi 021 02318061
The Gelato Workshop, Winnie 4180188
The Junction Eatery, Chris 4808111
Trigo Bakeshop,  4191829
OTT patisserie, Chris 418 1880
Pizza Hut Birkenhead, 0800 838383
Yummy Korean Kim 4182004

Liquor spot Mike 4803940
Liquorland Darren 44804480
Your Cafe Tommy 4182095
 

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REOPENING
SUNDAY NIGHT MARKETS FROM 4pm Til late



North Shore's only Night Market has reopened under Level 3 Stage 2! There is no limit to how many people may visit at once however if it is busy there will be a "one out/one in" system

Highbury Mall carpark near the Burger King drive through

On Sunday night the magic of the sizzling Night Markets comes to Birkenhead Village from 4pm till late.

Loads of fun for the whole family to taste cuisines from around the world. We invite you to come on in and experience the best little foodie destination on the Shore, Birkenhead Village.



 

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RECYCLE RUNWAY 2021

Highbury Shopping Centre in Birkenhead Village is celebrating New Zealand Fashion Week with their own Recycle Runway!

High School and Intermediate School students from across the North Shore are recycling and upcycling to create unique pieces to model on the runway right in the heart of Birkenhead Village.

With a cash prize of $1000 and a Maggie Marilyn 3 Month Internship for the winner, it's an exciting way to celebrate unique expression. Additional prizes for other contestants, this is a must join for anyone eligible.

If you aren't in school, you are still welcome to view the show on Sunday 22nd August from 11am in the mall!

Register to enter the competition HERE

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Trixie Fairy  Magic (Fairy full of mischief & Magic) A Village Fav!
Childrens Entertainer of the Year Award 2017*


Performance Times
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road Cafes

Wed 14th July  11-1
Fri 16th July 11-1
Sun 18th July 11-1
Thurs 15th July 5-7 pm
Sat 17th 5-7 pm

 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Village Treasure Hunt 2021
10 $100 Treasure packs to be found & Won!
From Wednesday 14th July- Saturday  24th July

Treasure Maps can be sought at the Library front desk and paperplus to start!  or any of the participating treasure trove locations; Birkenhead Library,  Dutch Delight, Kidzstuffonline, Baby Factory, Cheesecake Shop, Bakers Delight, Paperplus, Nicsons Pet Shop, Gelato Workshop.

A fun Village activity to complete on a sunny day together. Seek out the Village stamps at each hidden location and be in the draw to win!
Note Gelato Workshop opens at 2pm each day during Winter

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM
Birkenhead Village

Street Fairies Facepainters

Fairy Laura
Thursday 15th July (Beside Blitza SBA Accounting)
5pm-7pm

Friday 16th July
11-1 am (Outside Kidzstuff online)

Saturday 17th July
11-1 am (Highbury Mall Entrance)
 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM
Birkenhead Village

Street Fairies Facepainters

Fairy Laura
Thursday 15th July (Beside Blitza SBA Accounting)
5pm-7pm

Friday 16th July
11-1 am (Outside Kidzstuff online)

Saturday 17th July
11-1 am (Highbury Mall Entrance)
 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM
Birkenhead Village

Street Fairies Facepainters

Fairy Laura
Thursday 15th July (Beside Blitza SBA Accounting)
5pm-7pm

Friday 16th July
11-1 am (Outside Kidzstuff online)

Saturday 17th July
11-1 am (Highbury Mall Entrance)
 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM
Birkenhead Village

Street Fairies Facepainters

Fairy Laura
Thursday 15th July (Beside Blitza SBA Accounting)
5pm-7pm

Friday 16th July
11-1 am (Outside Kidzstuff online)

Saturday 17th July
11-1 am (Highbury Mall Entrance)
 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

CIRCUS IN FLASH 
WORKSHOPS

Highbury Mall (FOOD COURT END)
Loads of School holiday Fun
Lego Bricks building workshops


Wednesday 21 July 
Thursday 22 July
11am-1pm

 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

CIRCUS IN FLASH 
WORKSHOPS

Highbury Mall (FOOD COURT END)


Sunday 11th July
Monday 12th July
11am-1pm

 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM


Introducing "KAT"  the "Magical Balloon Twister"
 .... International Award Winning "Kat"  Winner of "INTERNATIONAL BLING BLING JAM  AWARDS . 2017, 2018,2019

Sat 17th July 

Strolling Village Cafes Birkenhead Ave, Upper Hinemoa &
Mokoia Road
10.30am- 11.30am
12.30 - 1.30 pm

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Pirates Love Worms
"Workshop on Composting and Worms"

You must Register to reserve a ticket


Birkenhead Library
Wed 14th July 10-11 www.shorturl.at/gAGN9
Wed 21st July 10-11 www.shorturl.at/kxLT0
Use the above url to register for your complimentary Eventbrite ticket



 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM
Birkenhead Village

Street Fairies & Pirates &  THE Magic of Balloons
Performance Times

Wednesday 14 th July
Friday 16th July
Saturday 17th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Cat in the Hat 

Cat n the Hat will be visiting the Village bringing with him his special "kind of Mayhem" on this cold cold day! 

Performance Times:
Saturday 17h July
11am-11,39 am Village Stroll 
11.30-12.30 Birkenhead Childrens Books Library upstairs
 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

 

THE LORAX
Birkenhead Library 


Performance Times

Mon 12h July


3pm

 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Funtastical Pirate Photo Booth
Designed & Created by the Wonderful Kat Matich
of Balloon Decor with a Twist Fame



Birkenhead Library
Mon 12th July - Saturday 24th July

Library Opening Times
Calling all me hearties to dress up in Mid Winter Fun and Snap that shot!

 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

 

MOANA
Birkenhead Library 


Performance Times
Fri  23rd July
3pm

 

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 FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
LIVE MUSIC 


MID WINTER MELLOW JAZZ

Fabulous Fred Baker
Mellow Winter Sax

Sun 11h July 
Fri 16th July
Sun 18th July
Sun 25th July 

11.30-1.30 pm
Birkenhead Village


A Swinging Jazz Sax Sizzle of Live Music during a leisurely Sunday Brunch? Sax Strolling Village cafes and streets. We invite you to come on to in the Village and enjoy with our compliments.







 

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FREE DAYTIIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM


   "Mid Winter Jazz"
 .... Milo & Fred ...

Melt into Mello Winter Afternoons with Brunch music
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo

Sat 17 July 11.30 -1.30 pm 
Sat 24 July 11.30 -1.30  pm



Come listen as Milos mellow voice serenades winter streets during our Mid Winter Jazz Festival in the Village. Enjoy with our compliments!

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FREE DAILY EVENTS

OPENING AUCKLANDS ONLY
VINTAGE RETRO HOSPICE SHOP 

Mon  19 July 9.30 -4 pm 

Celebrate Vintage Jazz with live music by Lynne & Joe 11-1 pm


Come listen be engaged in the Village Vibe. It's worth the trip!
 

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FREE EVENING EVENTS
EARLY BIRD MAGIC  5-7


MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Trixie Magic
Award Winning : Variety Artist Winner for Childrens Entertainer of the Year 2017


Performance Times
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road Restaurants

Thursday 15th July
5-7pm
Saturday 17th July
5-7pm

 

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FREE EVENING EVENTS
EARLY BIRD MAGIC 5-7


MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Laurabelle The Fantasy Facepainter
EARLYBIRD MAGIC

Thursday 15th July
5-7 pm


 

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MID WINTER JAZZ NIGHTS
FRED BAKER III
SWING JAZZ 


MID WINTER JAZZ NIGHTS

Birkenhead VIllage Presents e
Evening Jazz Music 

Thursday 15th July 6-8 pm
Saturday 17th July 6-8 pm
Thursday 22nd July 6-8 pm


Swing with us as we fill the streets with Sultry Sax.  Listen,be engaged in the Village Vibe. It's worth the trip!

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MID WINTER JAZZ NIGHTS
BIG BAND SWING JAZZ SOUNDS 


MID WINTER JAZZ NIGHTS

Birkenhead Village
Award Winning : Variety Artist  Entertainer of the Year 2017

Sun 18 July
Sun 25 July 
Performance Times 6-8 pm
Strolling Streets 6-7pm Mokoia Road, Birkenhead Ave
7-8 pm Highbury Corner 


 

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FRED BAKER and PAUL TOWN TREWEEK 
BIG BAND SOUNDS


MID WINTER JAZZ NIGHTS


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Birkenhead VIllage Presents Fred and Paul evening Jazz Music

SUNDAY EVENINGS
18 JULY 6 - 8PM
25 JULY 6 - 8PM 

Come listen,be engaged in the Village Vibe. It's worth the trip!

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MID WINTER 
DIXIELAND  JAZZ 


MID WINTER JAZZ NIGHTS



Birkenhead VIllage Presents 
Lynne Barlett & Joe  Dixieland Jazz

Thursday Evening
22nd JULY 6 - 8PM

Come listen,be engaged in the Village Vibe. It's worth the trip!

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MID WINTER SUNDAY NIGHT
MARKETS FROM 4pm Till late


MID WINTER JAZZ NIGHTS

Theres something for everyone at the
North Shores only Night Market under
Highbury Mall in Birkenhead Village

Sunday night sizzle! Night Markets kick off around 4 pm in the Village till late.

Loads of fun for the family or friends to taste cuisines from around the world. We invite you to come on in and experience the best little foodie destination on the Shore, Birkenhead Village.


 

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QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY 


Village Open Hours for Cafes, Dining & Retail

Monday 7th June
Queen's Birthday


 

 

Cafe 47

Closed

OTT

Closed Mondays

The Standing Room

Open 7am-1:30pm

Your Cafe

Closed

Tongue and Groove

8am -4pm

Lemon Tree

8am-3pm

Generousity Cafe

8am - 4pm

The Junction Eatery

8am- 5pm

Bungalo

7:30am-3pm

Coffix

9am-2pm

Dutch Delight

Closed Mondays

Your Cafe

Closed Public Holidays

Espresso Express

10am-5pm

Fika with Me

7:30am-3:30pm



 

Restaurant

Queens Hours

The Good Home

11am- no surcharge

BBC

12pm- Late

Golden Phoenix Chinese Restaurant

11am-3pm & 5:30pm-10pm

Kebab Serai

10:30AM-10:30PM

Sushi ya Sushi

Closed

Yummy Korean BBQ

Closed

Curry Master

Open for Dinner

Pinehouse Korean

11am-10:30pm

A La Turca

10am-9pm

Mulan

Closed Mondays

Chef Rasa Sayang

Closed Mondays

Coo Japanese Kitchen

Closed Mondays

Tano Sushi and Don

10am-6pm

Kyushu Sushi

9am-8am

Hong Kong and Chinese Cuisine

12pm-9pm

Thai Yum

Closed Mondays

Hayashi

Closed Mondays

Coo Japanese Kitchen

Closed Mondays



 

Retail

Queens Birthday 7th June

 

 

Yarntons


Closed
 

Post Office

Closed

Highbury Mall

10am-5pm

Cravehome


Open Sat & Sun
Closed Monday

Alex and Corban

Closed

Spero Shoes

Closed

Beadazzle

Closed Mondays





 

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MAY PERFECT PAMPER

It's the month of May and it's that time of year again, time to show our
mums how much they mean to us, we are lucky in the Village to be a
one stop spot for all things Mother's Day!

During the month of May spend $50 in the Village on any shopping,
dining, service, and be in with the chance to win $1000 Perfect Pamper
at any of our local beauty, hair and spa businesses! Treat someone
special, your mum or your best friend, or even yourself this May to
have a chance to win!

You can either use your phone to scan the QR code found around the
Village on the posters or the fliers found at destination stores.

To enter here on our website, CLICK HERE

Promotion starts May 1 and runs through to May 30, winning entries
will be drawn on May 31st. To win, receipts must be retained to show
as proof.

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MUSIC FOR MOTHER'S DAY

Friday May 7th, Saturday May 8th and Sunday May 9th
Back by popular demand, “The Voice”, Paul Town Treweek and Fred Baker

Locations:
The Village Stage (at the roundabout) SATURDAY EVENING and SUNDAY MORNING AND EVENING
Outside the old post office FRIDAY
The Viewing Platform, Kaimataara o Wai Manawa SATURDAY MORNING

Time and Dates: Friday 11am-1pm, Saturday 11:30am-1:30pm & 6-8pm, Sunday 11am-1pm and 6-8pm

Free parking village wide and at 19 Rawene Road

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ANZAC DAY PARADE

Sunday 25th April
ANZAC Day 
Birkenhead Village

Parade assembly: 9.40am on Mokoia Rd
(between the Bowling Club and Colonial Rd)
Parade commences: 9.50am
Service: 10am at Birkenhead War Memorial Park,
Mahara Ave
Road closure details: Rolling road closure


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WE WILL REMEMBER THEM!

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
 

SUNDAY 28 MARCH

NELL FISHER RESERVE*
*
RAINCHECK INSIDE LIBARY ALL CHILDRENS EVENTS

Park Birkenhead Library

FREE CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES 12-4

12 noon            Balloons & Rainforest Photo Booth

12:00-2:00pm   Rainforest Face painting with Vanessa

1.00 pm            Capoeira “A Brazilan Martial Arts ” Showcase

1,30 pm            Special Guest Appearances Kung Fu Panda &                            Tiger

2.,00 pm           “Sapo”  Peruvian Game

                          Day of the Dead  Mexican Mask Crafting

2.15 pm            Latin Folk Music “Aputaki”

                          Musicians from Argentina, Chile, Peru 

2.30 pm            Chilean Latin Folk Dance
                         
Cueca (the national dance of Chile)

3.00 pm            Bilingual Storytellng 

3:30 pm            “Pinata” Mexican Game

 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
 

BIRKENHEAD AVE

Street Food

12-4 pm            Argentinean, Brazilian, Chilean, Peruvian,                                      Mexican

6 -7 pm             Yonier Fire Flame Entertainer








 

NORFOLK PINE

MAIN STAGE

Highbury Corner
12-2pm             Fred Baker 3rd & Paul Town Treweek

2-4pm             “A Kiss from Rio” Gilda & Friends

4-6 pm              “Latin with Love” Kizomba

6-8 pm              Mexcian Mariachi Band Strolling

5-7 pm              Early Bird Rainforest Facepainting with Laura








4.30 pm            Night Markets – Entrance Hammond @          Highbury Mall

 

   
   
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FREE EVENING EVENTS
 

SUNDAY 28 MARCH

KAiMATAARA O WAI MANAWA LOOKOUT PLATFORM
35 Birkenhead Ave*

Raincheck if needed Highbury Mall for Dancers & Performances
Brazilan Divas Night Markets & Soul Agents

2.00 PM             “Spooth” Latin DJ

3.00 pm             “Cha Cha” with  Enrique NZ Latin American Champion

4.00 pm            Zumba with Mami

5.00 pm            Bachata Showcase with Eloise

7.30 pm            Brazilian DIVAS! Main Stage –  Showcase
                          Raincheck Highbury Night Markets

8-10 pm            “Soul Agents” Rhythm & Blues Band
                            Raincheck Highbury Night Markets

   
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FREE EVENING EVENTS
 

SUNDAY 28 MARCH

KAiMATAARA O WAI MANAWA LOOKOUT PLATFORM
35 Birkenhead

7.30 - 8.00 pm   Brazilian DIVAS! Main Platform
                           FREE SHOWCASE – PERFORMANCE
                           
                           Compliments of Kaipatiki Local Board
                           & Birkenhead Village  
                          


 

 

   
   
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FREE EVENING EVENTS
 

SUNDAY 28 MARCH

KAiMATAARA O WAI MANAWA LOOKOUT PLATFORM
35 Birkenhead

7.30 - 8.00 pm   Brazilian DIVAS! Main Platform
                           FREE SHOWCASE – 

 

 

   
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DAYTIME  EVENTS
 

SATURDAY  27 MARCH

EUROPEAN  STREET FASHION SHOW
Presented & Styled by Natalia The Attic Shop
12.30 PM 
27 MOKOIA ROAD



 

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DAYTIME  EVENTS
 

SATURDAY  27 MARCH

MARIACHI MARKET ON MOKOIA
11-2

EUROPEAN  STREET FASHION SHOW 
12.30 PM 
MOKOIA ROAD



 

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LATIN LOVERS WEEKEND
BOSSA NOVA TRIO 

DINNER ROMANCE SATURDAY 
Birkenhead Village
Award Winning : Variety Artist  Entertainer of the Year 2017

Performance Times 6-8 pm
Highbury Corner

Saturday 13th FEb

 

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LATIN LOVERS WEEKEND
LATIN CUBAN TRIO

DINNER ROMANCE SUNDAY
 From Cuba with Love, a Latin Trio at Highbury Corner



SUNDAY EVENING VALENTINES DAY FEB 14
6-8 pm


Come catch the Village Vibe of latin beats softly travelling village streets!
 

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 LATIN LOVERS WEEKEND
SOUTH OF THE BORDER DOWN MARIACHI WAY

BRUNCH ROMANCE SUNDAY
Birkenhead Village
Sunday Brunch 12.00-2 pm

Mexican  Mariachis strolling
Birkenhead Village Brunch Cafes
Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Street Mokoia Rd & Roundabout

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SUNDAY NIGHT MARKETS FROM 4pm Til late
Night Market Romance!


Theres something for everyone at the
North Shores only Night Market Venue
Highbury Mall, Birkenhead Village

This Valentines Day Sunday night  come experience the fun of the sizzling Night Markets with your friends and family. Night Markets kick off around 4 pm in the Village till late.

Loads of fun for the family or friends to taste cuisines from around the world. We invite you to come on in and experience the best little foodie destination on the Shore, Birkenhead Village.



 

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BIRKENHEAD  ROTARY SANTA PARADE
Presented by
Birkenhead Rotary & Birkenhead Town Centre Association

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Saturday 12th  December
5-6 pm
Tiwlight Fairy Lit Parade

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Free Entertainment Facepainters, Circus Entertainers Strolling Village Streets 

Santa Parade @5 pm- 6 pm Starts/Finishes newly reopended Rawene Road Carpark One loop only .

Early Bird Family Restaurant Specials 5-7 pm
 Dutch Delight, BBC, Joses CantinaAbruzzo, Hayashi, Mulan. Ala Turce


The parade will be assembling in Rawene road public carpark this year entry to line up for the parade from the Cheesecake Shop Service Lane.

Traffic will need to access the Village from either Birkenhead Ave or Highbury Pass (KFC Entrance ramp ) before 3 pm and egress after 5.30pm

Route/location & times:
Santa Parade Route Page 2-587-606

Rawene Road, Birkenhead Ave & Highbury Bypass, 
Mokoia Rd, Rawene Road carpark


Driveway next to Warehouse (Hammond Place access from Birkenhead Avenue up until 3.30 pm unless it is closed earlier due to safety reasons ie; size of the Crowd

Parade Starts:5 00pm

Parade Finishes: 6.00pm

Parking Enforcement:/Access to Mokoia road from the roundabout to Birkenhead Primary School will be open until 30 mins prior to the commencement of the parade at 4 pm approximately. 
Please note:  


NOTE :ROTARY HAVE THE PERMISSION TO CLOSE ABOVE ROAD LOCATIONS AT 3nbPM AND REOPEN AT 6.30PM BUT WILL ENDEAVOUR TO MINIMISE DISRUPTION KEEPING ALL ROADS OPEN AS LONG AS SAFELY POSSIBLE
If there large crowds the roads will be closed earlier than advised in line with safety regulations.

Parking 3 hours Free Highbury Mall- Acess till 3.30 pm Hammond Place
 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:

Christmas Music Festival

 Now till Christmas Music Every Weekend on in the Village.

Our fabulously talented line up 
The Voice  Mr Paul Town Treweek
Our Sunny Songbird  Miss Maila Baker
Seriously Sooth Sax Mr Fred Baker #3

Every Friday & Saturday from now till Christmas stroll into the Village and enjoy with our compliments.  A year to celebrate its conclusion and our way of saying thanks to you our Customers.

Friday 27 Nov 11- 1 pm   Mr Fred Baker 3
Saturday 28th Nov 11-1   Mr Paul Town Treweek & Fred Baker 3
Friday 4 Dec 11- 1 pm     Mr Paul Town Treweek & Fred Baker 3
Friday 4 Dec 6-8pm         Mr Fred Baker 3
Saturday 5th Dec 6-8 pm Miss Maila Baker & Mr Fred Baker 3
Friday 11 Dec  11 - 1 pm   Mr Fred Baker 3 
Saturday 12th Dec 6-8 Pm Miss Maila Baker & Fred Baker 3
Friday 18th Dec 11-1         Mr Paul Town Treweek & Fred Baker 3
Monday 21 Dec 11-1 pm    Mr Fred Baker 3
Wed 23 Dec 11-1 am         Mr Fred Baker3
Thursday 24 Dec  11-1 am Miss Maila Baker & Mr Fred Baker3

Session gigs start 
Mokoia Road , at historic Highbury Corner, Kaimataara platform

We invite you into the Village to enjoy this Christmas Music Festival on Sunny Village streets with us! Thank you for your support during the year from the Businesses of Birkenhead Village.


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 ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS

HIGHBURY MALL PRESENTING SANTA :

Santa comes to the Village on 10th December he will be located in the Highbury Mall from 10th till Christmas Eve when he needs to take off with his reindeer and sleigh in time to visit your house!

Bring your Family pet or your favourite teddy and get a unique photo full of festive fun.

Monday - Friday 10-1pm
Saturday & Sunday -10am - 4pm

For more details on how to bring your pooch to the shoot  check out
https://highburyshoppingcentre.co.nz/

See you here in the Village soon!




Birkenhead Village

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 DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:

Santa comes to the Village on 10th December he will be located 

 .... Milo & Fred ...

Resident Muso's in the Village "Music to Cruise by"..
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo.

Every Saturday Brunch Set  from November 1  until Christmas.

Resident Jazz  in the Village every:
Fri 11-1 am
Sat 11-1 am

Session gigs start 
Mokoia Road , at historic Highbury Corner, Kaimataara platform

Come listen be engaged in the Village Vibe. It's worth the trip!


Birkenhead Village
 

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LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS

MARANGI PLAYERS PRESENTS:
A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens
Recreation Drive
4-12 December


https://www.facebook.com/TheatreWorksNZ/


Buy tickets for our local  season of 'A Christmas Carol' now! https://www.trybooking.com/nz/FNE

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CASH FOR CHRISTMAS


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Shop, dine or purchase services to a combined value of $50 in participating stores throughout the Village and be in to win $500 cash! Be sure to attach your receipts to your entry forms and drop them into one of the 100 white entry gift boxes found in stores village wide.

There are 5x $500 cash prizes to be won!

Entries close Sunday 20th December and winners drawn Monday 21st December 12 noon & winners advised.

Click here to download an entry form or collect one from a participating store!
Click here to download the list of participating stores!


 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
Archery Inspired by
New Zealands Greatest Showman
Our "Henry Hayward"


STROLLING  Village Streets 12 noon
(Mokoia rd, Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Streets)


Sunday 11 October


FREE ARCHERY  SHOW 12.10 pm  Birkenhead Library
12.30 PM HAVE A GO AT ARCHERY WORKSHOP!
NELL FISHER RESERVE

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
A Circus Inspired by
New Zealands Greatest Showman
Our "Henry Hayward"



Friday 9th October

CIRCUS STROLLING  Village Streets 11am - 11.45 pm
(Mokoia rd, Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Streets)


Friday 9th October


CIRCUS SHOW 12.10 pm  Birkenhead Library
NELL FISHER RESERVE

Bookings essential contact Teri Bonner 09 4868559
e;teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Please note that while we have planned for Level 1 conditions, should there be any changes to this, we would have to adjust our programme to meet current regulations.  We ask that you scan the Library QR code on entry.  Please ensure your children have washed their hands and keep a safe distance from anyone outside their bubble.  Thank you for your cooperation.  We look forward to seeing you!

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
A Circus Inspired by
New Zealands Greatest Showman
Our "Henry Hayward"



CIRCUS WORKSHOP 
Have a go !
This is your chance to have a go! This workshop is an opportunity for you and the family to try your hand. Let our circus entertainers guide
you through some of the acts of the Circus.  Juggling, balancing learning some of tricks of the Circus. Bookings are essential!

Friday 9th October
12.30pm-1.30pm


Birkenhead Library
NELL FISHER RESERVE

Bookings essential contact Teri Bonner 09 4868559
e;teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Please note that while we have planned for Level 1 conditions, should there be any changes to this, we would have to adjust our programme to meet current regulations.  We ask that you scan the Library QR code on entry.  Please ensure your children have washed their hands and keep a safe distance from anyone outside their bubble.  Thank you for your cooperation.  We look forward to seeing you!

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS



BIRKENHEAD ViILLAGE & LIBRARY PRESENTS 
FREE DAILY SCREENINGS 

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

Wed 7, Thurs 8, Fri 9, Sun 11 Oct
2-4pm


Bookings Essential
Phone 09 4868095
bkhwrk@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

PRESENTED BY OUR FRIENDS AT BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY

Please note that while we have planned for Level 1 conditions, should there be any changes to this, we would have to adjust our programme to meet current regulations.  We ask that you scan the Library QR code on entry.  Please ensure your children have washed their hands and keep a safe distance from anyone outside their bubble.  Thank you for your cooperation.  We look forward to seeing you!
 

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FREE EVENING EVENTS



BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
JP A Circus Entertainer Inspired by
New Zealands Greatest Showman
Our "Henry Hayward"




Friday 9th October
6 pm-8 pm



Strolling Village Streets Birkenhead Ave & Hinemoa Street
BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE

 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
A HERITAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL Inspired
New Zealands Greatest Showman
Our "Henry Hayward"


Fri 9th, Sat 10th  October
11am - 1pm Strolling Village Streets
(Mokoia rd, Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Streets)

HERITAGE JAZZ SONGBOOK
FEATURING :SONGS OF THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

Birkenhead Village


 

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FREE DAY TIME EVENTS



BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY PRESENTS:
THE LOST ART OF HERITAGE QUILLS


Make your very own Hogwards Style Paper and quill at our fabulous Birkenhead Library.


Wednesday 30 Sept
11am-12pm

Bookings Essential 09 4868095
bkhwrk@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz



Please note that while we have planned for Level 1 conditions, should there be any changes to this, we would have to adjust our programme to meet current regulations.  We ask that you scan the Library QR code on entry.  Please ensure your children have washed their hands and keep a safe distance from anyone outside their bubble.  Thank you for your cooperation.  We look forward to seeing you!

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
JP Circus Entertainer Inspired by
New Zealands Greatest Showman
Our "Henry Hayward"



Saturday 10th October
11am - 1 pm Strolling Village Streets & Highbury Corner
(Mokoia rd, Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Streets)



Birkenhead Village

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
Auckland's Great Magician
Alan Watson


Monday - Friday
28 September - Friday 2 October
5 Shows Daily

11.30 am  Daily

Highbury Mall 

Please note that while we have planned for Level 1 conditions, should there be any changes to this, we would have to adjust our programme to meet current regulations.  We ask that you scan the Highbury QR code on entry.  Please ensure your children have washed their hands and keep a safe distance from anyone outside their bubble.  Thank you for your cooperation.  We look forward to seeing you!

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
A HERITAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL Inspired
New Zealands Greatest Showman
Our "Henry Hayward"


Thurs 8th, Fri 9th, Sat 10th, Sun 11th October
11am - 1pm Strolling Village Streets
(Mokoia rd, Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Streets)


JAZZ TRIO "THE STROLLING TONES"
AMERICAN SONGBOOK


Birkenhead Village


 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
FASHION THROUGHTHE AGES

INSPIRED BY THE JAZZ ERA
ENJOY YOUR BROWSING TO LIVE JAZZ FROM 12-2 in the VILLAGE


Saturday 10th October
The ATTIC SHOP STREET FASHIONSHOW
12.30-1pm
1.30pm-2pm


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STREET FASHION SHOW START POINT
THE ATTIC SHOP
27 Mokoia Rd

MID POINT HIGHBURY CORNER

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE
 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
A HERITAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL Inspired
New Zealands Greatest Showman
Our "Henry Hayward"


Sun 11th  October
11am - 2pm 

NELL FISHER RESERVE
BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY


HERITAGE JAZZ  SONGBOOK FINALE
JAZZ TRIO


Birkenhead Village

Bookings essential contact Teri Bonner 09 4868559
e;teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
THE OP SHOP HOP

INSPIRED BY THE JAZZ ERA
ENJOY YOUR BROWSING TO LIVE JAZZ FROM 11-2 in the VILLAGE


Saturday 10th October
11am - 2pm

Discover collectibles galore in Highbury's selection of 8 Op Shops:
Attic Shop, The Collective, Dollar Dealers, Hospice, IHC, Nic Nac Shack, SPCA, Salvation Army

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE
 

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FREE EVENING EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
A HERITAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL Inspired
New Zealands Greatest Showman
Our "Henry Hayward"


Thurs 8th, Fri 9th,Sat 10th, Sun 11th October
6 - 8pm Strolling Village Streets
(Mokoia rd, Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Streets)


JAZZ TRIO "THE LINDSAY MEECH QUARTET"
DIXIELAND JAZZ 

Birkenhead Village

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
VINTAGE CARS & JAZZ 

INSPIRED BY THE JAZZ ERA


Discover the stories of our historic Highbury corner through vintage cars and jazz of the Art Deco Ara.

Enjoy the  sounds of historic jazz as you experience what it was like at this unique time in our development as a commercial township.

Vintage Cars sponsored by North Island Model A Ford Club

Sunday 10th October
VINTAGE CAR DISPLAYS & JAZZ
11.00 - 2.00 pm

NELL FISHER RESERVE
Birkenhead Library

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE

Bookings essential contact Teri Bonner 09 4868559
e;teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
 

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DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
AUDREYS HIGHBURY HERITAGE HIGH TEA

A Delicious High Tea featuring cupcakes, cucumber sandwiches,baby scones & cream & more.

Saturday 10th October Only
Bookings Essential



$36
Bookings contact Audrey 021 0540922
Store Beulah 
27 Mokoia Road 


BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE

Serving Devonshire Teas 26 September - 11 October
Tea for one $9.50
Tea for Two $18.50

 

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EVENING EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
BIRKENHEAD BREWING PRESENTS

HERITAGE INSPIRED FARE
PORK, PUHA & POTATOES


Thurs 8th - Sun 11 Oct
4pm- 8,30pm

Experience the fusion of Maori and european flavours in a traditional pork and puha meal accompanied by local beer. A finale strawberry dessert to celebrate Birkenhead Strawberry fields of days gone by.

$35
Bookings contact Steve Simms 09 320 5055
e;info@bbc.kiwi


BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE
 

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DAY TIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
ANCIENT STORIES   OF KAIMATAARA 
 

Enjoy discovering our ‘village with a view'. Kaimataara ō Wai Manawa is a historical lookout of special significance to local Māori.

The vista from the lookout was also painted by one of New Zealand's most important artists, Charles Blomfield.

Let us guide you to this historically significant hilltop location to enjoy the view!

Presented by: Birkenhead Heritage Society and Birkenhead Town Centre Association Inc

Thurs 8th  Oct
10.30 am- 12.00pm


Bookings essential contact Teri Bonner 09 4868559
e;teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz


Bought to you by the Birkenhead Heritage Society and Birkenhead Town Centre Association

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DAY TIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
THE WALK OF THE LIVING DEAD

Birkenhead was coined by our forefathers Aucklands most healthful marine suburb.

By 1913 Birkenhead was home to some of Auckland's most ecletic and colourful characters. Their mysterious stories to be revealed during this tour.  

In 1921 Clement Wragge wrote to Henry Hawkins;
"I who has travelled in all the six divisions of the world choose to settle in God's own Country and picked the shores of Little Shoat Bay- the sweetest nook in all Maoriland - for my home" I am grateful to those who attend my lectures. Some people think I am crazy, but I am as stable as Jupiter.

Wed 7th  Oct
10.30 am- 12.00pm


Bookings essential contact Teri Bonner 09 4868559
e;teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz


Bought to you by the Birkenhead Heritage Society and Birkenhead Town Centre Association
 

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DAY TIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
TALK THE WALK: Sweet Treasures of the Original Sugar Workers.


Sweet stories of Birkenheads unique sugar refining heritage and New Zealands only sugar town village.
Let our guide help you discover the hidden architectural treasures found in the hills surrounding the site of our original sugar town and learn about their unique stories from churches to cottages.


By 1913 Birkenhead was home to some of Auckland's most ecletic and colourful  characters Their mysterious stories to be revealed during this tour.  


Thurs 8th  Oct
10.30 am- 12.00pm

Bookings essential contact Teri Bonner 09 4868559
e;teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz


Bought to you by the Birkenhead Heritage Society and Birkenhead Town Centre Association

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DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
SHORE TALES WITH DAVID VERRAN


Wednesday 30 September
10.30am- 12pm




BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY
BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE

 

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DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:

A sweet discovery

Birkenhead Library helps to preserve the story of Chelsea Sugar Refinery by holding its company archives.

Perhaps you would like to use this resource to help tell your own story? Its faster and easier to do some quick genealogical research. Simply come into the library and browse our indexed staff cards, if you find something sweet, let us know and we can scan a copy back to you.

Presented by: Auckland Libraries

Saturday 26 September-Sunday 11 October Mon-Fri: 9am-5:30pm Sat-Sun: 10am-4:30pm





BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY
BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE

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DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
INTRODUCING KURA 

 

Saturday 26 September-Sunday 11 October Mon-Fri: 9am-5:30pm Sat-Sun: 10am-4:30pm




BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY
BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE

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SPRINGTIME SONG IN THE VILLAGE 
SEPTEMBER 




ITs Cherry Blossom time in Birkenhead Village.

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FRIDAY EVENING  Solo 4 Sept 5.30-7.30
SATURDAY Daytime Duo 11-1 Paul Town Treweek & Fred Baker
SATURDAY Evening  Duo 5 Sept 5.30-7.30 Paul Town TreWeek & Fred
SUNDAY Daytime Duo 6 Sept 11-1 Milo & Fred

FRIDAY Day Solo 11 Sept  11-1pm Fred
SATURDAY Day Duo 12 Sept  11-1 Milo & Fred
SUNDAY Evening Duo 13 Sept 5.30-.7.30pm Milo & Fred 

FRIDAY Day Solo 18 Sept  11-1 Fred
SATURDAY Day time Duo 19 Sept  PaulTown Treweek & Fred 11-1pm
SUNDAY Evening 20 Sept 5,.30-7.30 m Milo & Fred 

FRIDAY Solo Evening 25 Sept 5.30pm-7.30pm Fred Baker 3
SATURDAY Evening  Duo 26 Sept Paul Treweek & Fred Baker 5.30-7.30 pm
SUNDAY  Day Duo 27 Sept 11-1  Paul Treweek & Fred Baker



Come catch a September Springtime song in the Village.
This month music every weekend for you to enjoy!
 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM
Village Treasure Hunt 2020
From Wednesday 8th July- Saturday  18th July
Note Gelato Workshop opens at 2pm each day during Winter
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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Funtastical Pirate Photo Booth
Designed & Created by the Wonderful Kat Matich
of Balloon Decor with a Twist Fame



Birkenhead Library
Mon 6th July - Saturday 18th July

Library Opening Times

 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

 

Trixie Fairy  Magic (Fairy full of mischief & Magic) A Village Fav!
Childrens Entertainer of the Year Award 2017*


Performance Times
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road Cafes

Wed 8th July
Fri 10th July
Sat 11th July
Wed 15th July
11am-1pm

 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

 

Harry Potter & Philosophers Stone (PG)

Performance Times

Mon 6th July
Thurs 9th July

2pm-4pm

 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

 

Harry Potter & Chamber of Secrets (PG)

Performance Times

Tuesday 7th  July


2pm-4pm

 

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 FREE DAYTIME LIVE SAX EVENTS


Fabulous Fred Baker
Mellow Winter Sax

Thurs 9th July 
Fri 10th July
Frid 17th July
11-1 pm
Birkenhead Village


A Friday Swinging Jazz Sax Sizzle of Live Music
for Village Retailers , Businesses and Customers.







 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

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Birkenhead Village

Street Fairies & Pirates &  THE Magic of Balloons
Performance Times

Wednesday 8th July
Thursday  9th Juy
Friday 10th July
Saturday 11th July
Wednesday 15th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm



 

 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Laurabelle The Fantasy Facepainter
Performance Time

Kaimataara O Wai Manawa (35 Birkenhead Ave) Fine Weather
Birkenhead Library (Wet Weather )

Friday 10th July
11am-1pm

 

Fairies Pirates Gypsy Musicians

VILLAGE VIBE

Birkenhead Village Introduces Gypsy Jazz Muscians 
   "Mid Winter Mello"
 .... Milo & Fred ...

Melt into Mello Winter Afternoons with Brunch music
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo

Sun 12 July 5.30-7.30 pm
Sat 18 July 11-1 am

Session gigs start 
Kaimataara O Wai Manawa the new public space & lookout in the New space &1 hr at historic Highbury Corner.

Come listen be engaged in the Village Vibe. It's worth the trip!
 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

A Very Special Appearance by "Zappas the Wizard" In Village 
Performance Time

Strolling Village Streets & Cafes
Saturday 11th July & Sunday 12th July
11am-1pm
Zappa may pop up magically at other times during our Mischief & Mayhem theme!

Zappas was the Award Winning Entry in the Global Las Vegas Bling Bling Jam
Awards in 2019.
Designed & Created by our very own Kat Matich locally of Balloon Decor with a Twist!   We are very priveleged to have this magical creation in the Village this year usually Kat is jetting offshore to compete globally in these prestigious awards. Silver Lining Village! Silver Lining!
 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Fitness Mayhem from Fitness Republic
"Beat your Dear old Dad"


Pirates will sailing into little Shoal bay, anchoring their pirate ship and making his way up to the Lookout to "Best the Village Dads" and test their fitness on the Rowing Boats!  Event sponsored by Fitness Republic, 12 Birkenhead Ave

Performance Times:
Saturday 11th July
Kaimataara o Wai Manawa 37 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Village
11am-2pm

(Wet weather Fitness Republic Reception 12 Birkenhead Ave , up the gang plank to Level 1 from the Road)

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

 

Cat in the Hat "Knows a lot about that" (cartoon )

Performance Times

Mon 13th July, Tues 14th July, Thurs 16th July


2pm-3.3pm

 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Cat in the Hat 

Cat n the Hat will be visiting the Village bringing with him his special "kind of Mayhem" on this cold cold day! 

Performance Times:
Monday 13th July
Kaimataara o Wai Manawa 37 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Village
11am-12pm

(If in typical Cat n the Hat Style its a wet wet wet day Raincheck performance will be in the  Library)

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Cat in the Hat 

Cat n the Hat will be visiting the Village bringing with him his special "kind of Mayhem" on this cold cold day! 

Performance Times:
Monday 13th July
Kaimataara o Wai Manawa 37 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Village
11am-12pm

(If in typical Cat n the Hat Style its a wet wet wet day Raincheck performance will be in the  Library)

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

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Fairies & Pirates School Holiday Fun

Tuesday14 - Friday 17 July

Calling all fairies & pirates! We’d be delighted for you to join us at our magical mid-winter craft sessions from Tuesday 14 July – Friday 17 July 10.30am – 1.30pm daily.

We’ll be making Frozen inspired wands, pirate flags, clay ornaments and more. Visit us in the room next to Mr Bagels Cafe AND go in the draw to win a $50 Paper Plus Highbury Gift Voucher when you visit our craft room. The winner will be drawn Monday 20 July 2020.


 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Rawcus the Rowdy Pirate Performance

Rawcus  will be sailing into little Shoal bay, anchoring his pirate ship and making his way up to the Lookout to see what he can sea sea sea! 

Performance Times:
Thursday 16th July
Kaimataara o Wai Manawa 37 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Village
11am-12pm

(Wet weather Raincheck Library)

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Spike Bones

Spike Bones will be crawling into the Village to entertain the kids. 

Performance Times:
Friday 10th July
Saturday 11th July
Roaming Streets Birkenhead Village
11am-1pm

(Wet weather Highbury Mall)

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FREE EVENING EVENTS
EARLY BIRD SPECIALS 5-7
VILLAGE VIBE



MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Trixie Magic
Award Winning : Variety Artist Winner for Childrens Entertainer of the Year 2017


Performance Times
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road Restaurants

Friday 10th July
5-7pm

 

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FREE EVENING EVENTS
EARLY BIRD SPECIALS 5-7
VILLAGE VIBE



MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Frenchie The Pryotechnic Pirate
Award Winning :  Entertainer of the Year 


Performance Times
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road Restaurants

Saturday 11`th July
5-7pm
Thursday 16th July
5-7 pm

 

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FREE EVENING EVENTS
EARLY BIRD SPECIALS 5-7
VILLAGE VIBE



MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Gypsy Violin Duo
Award Winning : Variety Artist  Entertainer of the Year 2017


Performance Times
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road Restaurants

Saturday 11th July
11.00- 1pm
Saturday 18th July
5.30 -7.30pm

 

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FREE EVENING EVENTS
EARLY BIRD SPECIALS 5-7
VILLAGE VIBE



MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Gypsy Solo Sax
FRED BAKER III

Performance Times
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road Restaurants

Thursday 9th July
5.30-7.30pm
Friday 10th July
5.00 -7.pm
Thursday 16th July
5.30-7.30pm
Friday 17th July
5.30 -7.30pm
 

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FREE EVENING
EARLY BIRD EVENTS 5-7 pm
VILLAGE VIBE


Birkenhead Village Introduces  the "Magical Balloon Twister"

 .... International Award Winning "Kat"  Winner of "INTERNATIONAL BLING BLING JAM  AWARDS . 2017, 2018,2019



Sun 12th July 5-7 pm

Strolling Village Restaurants Birkenhead Ave, Upper Hinemoa &
Mokoia Road

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BOUTIQUE SHOPPING
Ann Cheshire Florist, Esther 4183426
Bloom Cupcakes, Ann Margaret 9506775
Beadazzle Anne 4807437
Cravehome Jude 4199536
Divine Goddess Caroline 4808885
Life  Pharmacy, Conrad 4807001
Spero Shoes Ann 4199781
Taste for  Colour, Chris or Cindy  4800851
Kidzstuff online Dominique 4808192
Highbury Eye Tony 4181347
Yarntons Tom 4184011 Menswear
Yarntons Karen 4184011 Ladieswear
OTT patisserie, Chris 418 1880
The Attic Shop, Natalia 021 800920
The Warehouse Nic 4197555
Unichem Pharmacy Steve 4807418
Paperplus, Jeanie or Malcolm 4803058

 

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FREE EVENT

LATIN FIESTA - DAY OF THE CHILLI
Over 15+ FUN FREE EVENTS
SATURDAY 14 MAR 12-5 


Birkenhead Village

Street Food- Birkenhead Ave 12-5
Showcases & Demonstrations - Kaim Mataara O Wai Manawa Platform
Free Childrens Activities 2-4
Balloons, Facepainting, Free Movie Screenings Coco, Day of the Dead Mask Making, Latin Music & Storytelling, Pinata
European Street Fashion Show 1pm
Chilli Eating Competition - Joses Cantina 3pm 14 Birkenhead Ave

Latin American Entertainment 12-5
Ricky Mederios Latin Guitar, Mariachis, Brazilian Divas, Chilli with Love Latin Beats
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SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN!



Santas coming to see us in the Village during our Christmas Weekend Sat 3rd Dec & Sun 4th Dec.

He will be waiting for you to come and snap your free photo with him

Sunday 10-11  Old New Zealand Post
                         22 Mokoia rd

              11-12  Twas the Night before Christmas 
                         Reading 
                         Birkenhead Library

              2-4      Norfolk Pine
                         1 Birkenhead Ave


So grab mum, dad, your friends & fam and hop aboard your sleigh to come see Santa in the Village with us this weekend!


 

   
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LATIN LOVERS WEEKEND



 From Cuba with Love, a Latin Trio at Highbury Corner



FRIDAY EVENING , VALENTINES DAY FEB 14
SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY !5
7-9 pm


Come catch the Village Vibe of latin beats softly travelling village streets!
 

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CASH FOR CHRISTMAS


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Shop, dine or purchase services to a combined value of $50 in participating stores throughout the Village and be in to win $500 cash! Be sure to attach your receipts to your entry forms and drop them into one of the 100 white entry gift boxes found in stores village wide.

There are 5x $500 cash prizes to be won!

Entries close Friday 20th December and winners drawn Saturday 21st December 12 noon & winners advised.

Click here to download an entry form or collect one from a participating store!
Click here to download the list of participating stores!


 

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2019 FRESH PRODUCE HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR


Bakers Delight *
094190456

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
New Years Day

OTT
http://ottpatisserie.co.nz/

 

Closed 25 December-16 January
phone : 2 Birkenhead Avenue
p: 09 418 1880
e: Chris@OTTpatisserie.co.nz
m: 021 033 0125

Highbury Fisheries 
094809314

Closed 25th December - 14th January

Cheesecake Shop
094192715

25th December open to 1pm. Closed Boxing day and New Years

Highbury Butchery
094809526

24th December -13th January

The Casual Foodie
094806625

Closed December 24th - 26th
Open Fri 27 December 9-4
Open Sat 28 December 9-1 pm
Monday 30 December
Closed 1st & 2nd January

Countdown
094802921

Closed 25th December Open 26th

Trigo Bakery
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Closed 25th & 26th Open 27 Dec
Closed 1st & 2nd Open 3 Jan

 



 

   
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2019 RESTAURANT 

Restaurant

Restaurants




Christmas & Boxing



Good Fri 19th

Sun 21st

Mon 22nd

New Years

The Good Home

09-480 0066

Closed 25th & 26th

Closed 1st & 2nd

Art Thai

09-480 3938

Closed every Thursday

 

BBC

09-320 5055

TBC

TBC

Kebab Serai

09 4195650


 

TBC

TBC

Sushi ya Sushi

09-480 9391

Closed 25th &26th December

Closed 1st January

Yummy Korean BBQ

09-418 2004

Open Normal Hours

Open Normal Hours

Curry Master

09-480 7211

Closed 25th December

Open Normal Hours

Sagar

09-418 5019

TBC

TBC

Pinehouse Korean

09-480 0880

TBC

TBC

A La Turca

09-480 9999

Closed 25th &26th December

Closes early on the 31st December

Royal Spice

09-480 0525

TBC

TBC

Primrose Thai

09-418 0555

TBC

TBC

Mulan

09-480 2806

TBC

TBC

Chef Rasa Sayang

09-419 9788

Open Normal Hours

Open Normal Hours

Coo Japanese Kitchen

09-419 5140

Closed 25th & 26th December

Closed 31st December - 6th January 

Tano Sushi and Don

09-419 6004

Closed 25th December

Open Normal Hours

Kyushu Sushi

09-419 1755

Closed 23rd December - 20th January

Opening 20th January

Hong Kong and Chinese Cuisine

09-480 1168

TBC

TBC

Thai Yum

09-480 6799

Closed 19th
Open 20th
Closed 21st 22nd

Closed

Abruzzo

09-418 4202

TBC

TBC

Blitza

0800 254 892

TBC

TBC

Hayashi

09-418 3011

TBC

TBC

Golden Phoenix Chinese Restaurant

09-480 6806

TBC

TBC



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2021 CAFE HOURS EASTER & ANZAC



 

Bittersweet *

Closed 23rd December-7th January

Bloom Cupcakes *

Closed 25th December-18th January

Cafe 47 *

Closed 25th, 26th, 1st & 2nd

Store Beulah

24th 9am-3pm

25th Closed

26th 9am-3pm

31st Closed

1st Closed

2nd 9am-3pm

OTT

Closed 25 December-16 January
phone : 2 Birkenhead Avenue
p: 09 418 1880
e: Chris@OTTpatisserie.co.nz
m: 021 033 0125

The Standing Room

Closed 25th & 26th December & 1st, other days 7:30am-1:30pm

Your Cafe-Burrito House *

TBC

Tongue and Groove *

TBC

Lemon Tree *

TBC

 

The Junction Eatery *

TBC

Bungalo

Closed 25th &26th December

Closed 1st & 2nd January

Coffix *

TBC

Dutch Delight

Closed 24th - 26th December
Closed 1st & 2nd January

Gelato and Torta *

TBC

Espresso Express

Closed 25th December

Fika with Me

Closed 25th, 26th December & 1st, 2nd January

Generosity Coffee *

TBC

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2019 CAFE HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR



 

Bittersweet *

Closed 23rd December-7th January

Bloom Cupcakes *

Closed 25th December-18th January

Cafe 47 *

Closed 25th, 26th, 1st & 2nd

Store Beulah

24th 9am-3pm

25th Closed

26th 9am-3pm

31st Closed

1st Closed

2nd 9am-3pm

OTT

Closed 25 December-16 January
phone : 2 Birkenhead Avenue
p: 09 418 1880
e: Chris@OTTpatisserie.co.nz
m: 021 033 0125

The Standing Room

Closed 25th & 26th December & 1st, other days 7:30am-1:30pm

Your Cafe-Burrito House *

TBC

Tongue and Groove *

TBC

Lemon Tree *

TBC

 

The Junction Eatery *

TBC

Bungalo

Closed 25th &26th December

Closed 1st & 2nd January

Coffix *

TBC

Dutch Delight

Closed 24th - 26th December
Closed 1st & 2nd January

Gelato and Torta *

TBC

Espresso Express

Closed 25th December

Fika with Me

Closed 25th, 26th December & 1st, 2nd January

Generosity Coffee *

TBC

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EASTER & ANZAC HOURS

Restaurant

Restaurants

Easter

Good Fri 19th

Sun 21st

Mon 22nd

ANZAC 25th

The Good Home

09-480 0066

Closed 19th
Open 20th
Open 21st from 11am dining only

TBC

Art Thai

09-480 3938

TBC

TBC

BBC

09-320 5055

TBC

TBC

Kebab Serai

09 4195650


 

TBC

TBC

Sushi ya Sushi

09-480 9391

Closed 19th
Open 20th
Closed 21st 22nd

Closed

Yummy Korean BBQ

09-418 2004

Open Normal Hours

Open Normal Hours

Curry Master

09-480 7211

TBC

TBC

Sagar

09-418 5019

TBC

TBC

Pinehouse Korean

09-480 0880

TBC

TBC

A La Turca

09-480 9999

Open Normal Hours

Open Normal Hours

Royal Spice

09-480 0525

TBC

TBC

Primrose Thai

09-418 0555

TBC

TBC

Mulan

09-480 2806

TBC

TBC

Chef Rasa Sayang

09-419 9788

Open Normal Hours

Open Normal Hours

Coo Japanese Kitchen

09-419 5140

TBC

TBC

Tano Sushi and Don

09-419 6004

Closed 19th

Closed 20th 21st

Open 22nd

Open Normal Hours

Kyushu Sushi

09-419 1755

Closed 19th-22nd

Open Normal Hours

Hong Kong and Chinese Cuisine

09-480 1168

TBC

TBC

Thai Yum

09-480 6799

Closed 19th
Open 20th
Closed 21st 22nd

Closed

Abruzzo

09-418 4202

TBC

TBC

Blitza

0800 254 892

TBC

TBC

Hayashi

09-418 3011

TBC

TBC

Golden Phoenix Chinese Restaurant

09-480 6806

TBC

TBC



Birkenhead Santa Parade 2016-913

BIRKENHEAD CHRISTMAS MARKET & SANTA PARADE
Presented by
Birkenhead Rotary & Birkenhead Town Centre Association

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Saturday 7th  December
Market Stalls @ 2-4 pm

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Free Entertainment Facepainters, Circus Entertainers Strolling Village Streets 2-4 pm

Santa Parade @4 pm- 5 pm Starts/Finishes newly reopended Rawene Road Carpark One loop only .

Early Bird Family Restaurant Specials 5-7 pm
Blitza, Dutch Delight, BBC, Joses CantinaAbruzzo, Hayashi


The parade will be assembling in Rawene road public carpark this year entry to line up for the parade from the Cheesecake Shop Service Lane.

Traffic will need to access the Village from either Birkenhead Ave or Highbury Pass (KFC Entrance ramp ) before 2.30 pm and egress after 5.30pm

Route/location & times:
Santa Parade Route Page 2-587-606

Rawene Road, Birkenhead Ave & Highbury Bypass, 
Mokoia Rd, Rawene Road carpark


Driveway next to Warehouse (Hammond Place access from Birkenhead Avenue up until 3.30 pm unless it is closed earlier due to safety reasons ie; size of the Crowd

Parade Starts:4.00pm

Parade Finishes: 5.00pm

Parking Enforcement:/Access to Mokoia road from the roundabout to Birkenhead Primary School will be open until 30 mins prior to the commencement of the parade at 3.30 pm approximately. 
Please note:  

Rotary have permission to close the following roads from 2 pm.
However the plan will be to definitely close the marshalling end of
Mokoia road from Colonial to Huka from 2pm.
Mokoia From Huka to Highbury Corner 3.00 pm
Birkenhead Ave, to Hammond Place 3.30pm
Highbury bypass (half the road) From 3.30 pm - 5.00 pm or when parade finished.

NOTE :ROTARY HAVE THE PERMISSION TO CLOSE ABOVE ROAD LOCATIONS AT 2.30 PM AND REOPEN AT 6.30PM BUT WILL ENDEAVOUR TO MINIMISE DISRUPTION KEEPING ALL ROADS OPEN AS LONG AS SAFELY POSSIBLE
If there large crowds the roads will be closed earlier than advised in line with safety regulations.

Parking 3 hours Free Highbury Mall- Acess till 3.30 pm Hammond Place
 

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VILLAGE VIBE

Birkenhead Village  Easy Breezzy Vibes

 .... Milo & Fred ...

Resident Muso's in the Village "Music to Cruise by"..
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo.

Every Saturday Brunch Set  from December 1  until Christmas.

Resident Jazz  in the Village every:

Sat 11-1 am

Session gigs start 
Mokoia Road , at historic Highbury Corner, Kaimataara platform

Come listen be engaged in the Village Vibe. It's worth the trip!
 

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FREE EVENT
Wed 9 Oct - Sat 12 Oct

Birkenhead Village presents

MOVIE JEAN
(Courtesy of Lippy Pictures, TVNZ & Birkenhead Library)


Matinee: Wed 9 October - Sat 12 October, 1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Evening: Saturday 12 October, 7.30pm- 9.00 pm

Tickets Free; Bookings Essential
Contact Teri Bonner: 09 4868559
Teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Parking underneath the library access from Hinemoa Street


NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

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FREE EVENT
Mon 30-Fri 4 Oct 11am Showcase

Birkenhead Village in association with Highbury Mall presents

TAMMY TORNADO- MAD SCIENTIST - MAKING SCIENCE FUN FOR ALL!
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Have you ever wondered how do you get a cloud in a bubble?


Jean Batten would have had to fly through clouds and tornados in her Gipsy moth during her epic journey from the United Kindgom to New Zealand in May of 1934.   Come and learn about the science of bubbles and clouds with Tammy Tornado at Highbury Mall during the School Holidays. How does Tammy get that cloud inside the bubble? Mysterious! Shows at 11 am

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FREE EVENT
Mon 7-Fri 11 Oct 11am Showcase

Birkenhead Village in association with Highbury Mall presents

BIG DREAMS, BIG IMAGINATION, BIG THINKING - IMAGINATION PLAYGROUND
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Do your children have big dreams?


Dream your future with the imagination playground at Highbury Mall during the School Holidays. Jean Batten had dreams of flying from the UK to NZ, your children can have big dreams too!
The interactive, transformable environment will have children in a world of their own! Similar to Lego but in a bigger, better way!

 

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FREE EVENT
Fri 11 Oct 7-8pm

Birkenhead Village presents: 

AVIATION JOURNEYS ACROSS THE DANCE FLOOR 
FREE LESSON FOR YOU


In 1927 Charles Lindenberg completed his first solo translantic flight. Nine years later Jean Batten completed her solo flight from England to New Zealand.

Soon after, dance halls across Auckland were swinging with the rhythms and steps of the Lindy Hop.

Join us for an evening of dance and demonstrations to a live brass jazz swing band.

Learn the Lindy Hop & more!

Birkenhead Senior Citizens Hall 7-8pm


Tickets Free; Bookings Essential
Contact Teri Bonner: 09 4868559
Teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

 


Brought to you by Gin Mill Swing, Senior Citizens Hall & Birkenhead Town Centre Association

NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

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FREE EVENT
Thursday 10 , Friday 11 October,
10am-4.30pm

Fashion, Frocks & Fancy Dress Display Showcase

Birkenhead Village presents


FASHION FROCKS AND FANCY DRESS

Heritage Found & Fabulous (Op Shops) of Hammond Place, Mokoia & Birkenhead Ave, Mokoia Rd, Birkenhead Village

Foresters Hall was once the centre of all social activities in the Birkenhead village with dances, municipal bands, films and fancy dress. Discover your own fancy dress and collectables galore in Highbury's preloved shops.

Be serenaded by
Live Jazz Music  between 11am and 2pm Thursday & Friday.

Found & Fabulous Locations:
The Salvation Army | Hospice Shop | The Collective
IHC Op Shop | RSPCA/ The Attic Shop


NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

Found & Fabulous

FREE EVENT
Friday 11 October 12 & 12.30pm


Birkenhead Village presents: 

FOUND & FABULOUS
STREET FASHION SHOW


Styled and presented by 
Natalia Pedorini of

THE ATTIC SHOP 

Sit back and enjoy as Natalia presents a Street Fashion Show of Fashion through the glamourous eras.

Enjoy a Coffee or a Devonshire Tea next door at Store Beulah with prime viewing of the show to live Jazz Music presented by the Amazing Edwina Thorne!

NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER - Access beside Yarntons!

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FREE EVENT
Fri 11- Sun 13 October
11am-1pm & 6.15-8.15pm


Birkenhead  Village presents:

BRASS BANDS & FRUIT BOWLS

Highbury Corner Under Norfolk Pine Station, Birkenhead Village

New settlers brought their fruit harvesting skills to Aotearoa - these became part of the fabric of their new lives.

Under European settlement, the Fruit Growers Association formed, and Birkenhead became famous for its strawberries, plums and peaches.

At the end of successful harvests, brass bands serenaded the workers at social dances and balls.

Come and enjoy the brass bands sounds of a successful harvest in 1908 - 1950.
NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

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FREE EVENT
 

Sunday 6, 13 and 20 October, 2pm-3.30pm

Birkenhead  Village presents: 

Did you know that Birkenhead Bourough 1888,( 2nd oldest on the Shore next to Devonport) was the Fruit Bowl of Auckland?

As part of Birkenhead Bourough Strawberry-land: Birkdale's horticultural past was key.

This walk starts and ends at the Birkdale Primary School gates

Corner Birkdale and Salisbury roads, Birkdale
 

Birkdale was once renowned for producing New Zealand's best strawberries.

Author and historian Matt Elliott guides the walk around this North Shore suburb.

Hear about the old strawberry and fruit days - from planting, picking and carting produce to market, to the 'root disease' problems of the 1930s. And how Birkdale's farming landscape declined when the Harbour Bridge opened.

Matt will also talk about the innovative grower James Levesque. Born in St Heliers in the Channel Islands, he moved to New Zealand in the late 1800s.
 

The walk takes approx 90 minutes and includes one steep hill!

Suitable for 10 years and older.

Weather permitting.

KuneKune Pig

FREE EVENT
Wed 9 October 12-2pm  
Thurs 10 October 11am- 2pm



Birkenhead Village presents: 

ANIMALS OF THE AOTEAROA ARK

Discover the first animals introduced to Aotearoa by Māori in 1350AD & Captain Cook in 1769.

Meet the animals of the ark, from rats and dogs to pigs, hens, goats. Your chance to ride the horses.

Parking under the library.
NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

Hero Maori Myth (1)

FREE EVENT
Sat 5 - Sun 6 Oct
From 7-8 pm (showcase rotates every 15 mins. 7.00/7.15/7.30/7.45/8.00pm


Birkenhead Village presents: 

MAORI MYTHS & LEGENDS POP UP SHOWCASE (5 min)

Join us on a journey of story telling through a showcase of light.

You will learn about the legends and myths from Māori arrival in Aotearoa to the creation of the volcanic cones and craters of Auckland Harbour.

KAIMATAARA O WAI MANAWA LOOKOUT
37 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Village

Extra Parking Available access 25 Mokoia Road, Saturday & Sunday Courtesy of BNZ, ASB and Barfoot & Thompson. 30 Carparks access to Birkenhead Ave beside BNZ
Also Top Carpark Birkenhead Primary School 77 Mokoia Road 30 Carparks

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FREE EVENT
Thurs 10 October 11am-1pm
Sat 12 October 11am- 2pm


Birkenhead presents: 
CAPT COOK STREET THEATRE

Capt Cook visits the Village for a Moment in Time.Bring the children and enjoy the fun of street theatre.

NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

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FREE EVENT
Wed 9 Friday  11 Oct 1-30 to 3-30 pm 

Farrington House, Museum

44 Mahara Avenue, Birkenhead



Birkenhead  Village presents: 
 

Many children endured the long trip from Britain as they immigrated to New Zealand. Travelling to New Zealand on a sailing ship would take 80 to 160 days!

From the 1890's to the 1930's, steam ships enabled significantly reduced voyage times. Travelling on a motor ship in the 1940’s to 1960’s reduced the journey to 30 to 40 days. From the 1960’s, immigrants arrived by plane.

The entertainment on board the ships was very limited compared to modern cruise ships. No tablets or ipads!

Our children’s events focus on activities children typically enjoyed during the long voyages.


Brought to you by Birkenhead Heritage Society Inc.

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FREE EVENT
Wed 9 October 11am-12 noon Children's Weaving Workshop
Thurs 10 October 11am- 12 noon Adults Weaving Workshop


Birkenhead  Village presents: 

WHARES, WEAVING & WAHINES

The Te Kawerau (the oldest iwi in the northwest area) harvested and made good use of natural resources.

Flax raupo, kiekie, mange mange vine and nikau palms were used for building traditional whares or houses.

The first Europeans relied on Māori for food, and fibre for building fences and shelter.

Children can learn some basic weaving skills in a local workshop.

Tickets Free; Bookings Essential
Contact Teri Bonner: 09 4868559
Teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Parking Underneath the Library access from Hinemoa Street  
NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

Bakers Heritage 2018

FREE EVENT
Wed 9 October 1 pm-2pm
Thurs 10 October 1pm- 2pm
Fri 11 October 1pm-2pm


Birkenhead  Village presents: 

CAPT COOKS FAMOUS POTATOE SCONE RECIPE

Captain Cook first introduced the potato to South Island Māori in 1769.

Māori adopted the potato, as it resembled kūmara (sweet potato) and could be grown in a similar fashion.

More importantly, potatoes tolerated cooler conditions than kūmara. They were reliable and high-yielding, and quickly became a key crop.

Spaces are limited to 10 people per session. Children must be 8-15 years of age. Tickets are paid for on the day at OTT. $5 materials cost

Bookings Essential; Teri Bonner teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

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SPECIAL FESTIVAL  EVENT
Thursday 10 Oct- Sun 14 October
From 4pm

Birkenhead  Village presents: 
PUHA, PORK & POTATOE
Set Price Feast $35 (includes house ale) BBC 17 Birkenhead Ave

Māori and European encounters led to trading of food.

Europeans relied on Māori for fish and native vegetables. Captain James Cook introduced potatoes and the kunekune pig to the Māori in 1769.

From 1803 potatoes and pigs quickly became a new currency. Tribes often made gifts of valued items.

Make your booking to join us for a puha, pork and potato feast and discover why the flavour is so remarkable.

Bookings are required:Contact Steve Simms:021 558 485 info@bbc.kiwi

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FREE EVENT
Sunday 14 October 

Birkenhead  Village presents: 

From Waterways to Dirt Tracks : Transport routes of early settlers

The automobile arrived in New Zealand in 1927.

Join us & a string Band of the Era to explore how the change from horses to the automobile shaped Birkenhead's commercial development.


Brought to you by North Island Model A Ford Club, Kaipātiki Local Board & Birkenhead Town Centre Association

Parking Underneath the Library access from Hinemoa Street  
NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

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FREE EVENT
Wednesday 9 October, 10.30am-12pm

Birkenhead  Village presents: 
Clay, sugar cane & cottages

The ancient Māori name for Tāmaki Makaurau is 'Te Ipu Kura a Maki'. Maki was the father of Te Kawerau Maki the eponymous ancestor of the Te Kawerau Tribe.

When Europeans arrived and settled on Duck Creek, a team of horses and 130 men built the iconic Chelsea Sugar Factory from the red soils.

Today, your guide will walk you past the cottages of the red clay engineers and chemists night workers.

The Chelsea Cafe will be open if you want a reward after the walk.

Bookings are preferred:Contact Teri Bonner:09 486 8559 teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 


Brought to you by Birkenhead Town Centre Association & Birkenhead Heritage Society Incorporated

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FREE EVENT
Thursday 10 October, 10.30am-12pm

Birkenhead  Village presents: 
Hammonds Highbury heritage guided walk
 

William Francis Hammond played a significant role in the development of the Birkenhead area. In 1879 he and his family shifted from Ponsonby to Birkenhead.

Hammond surveyed the Birkenhead area, created subdivision plans and instigated the provision of roads.

He negotiated with the Board of Waste Lands for the provision of land for a park and cemetery. Further negotiations with the Harbour Board saw the construction of the Birkenhead Wharf.
NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 
 

Bookings are preferred

Contact Teri Bonner:

09 486 8559

teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

 

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FREE EVENT
Saturday 19 October 

Birkenhead  Village presents: 

High praise & high tea

Birkenhead Library and Friends of Le Roys Bush (Uru-amo, the main Māori ancestor for the area) have a shared vision.

They want future generations and visitors to experience an inner city rain forest.

Join descendants of Le Roys Bush for a picnic, talk and unveiling of this unique rain forest.

Bookings are preferred

Contact Teri Bonner:

09 486 8559

teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz


Brought to you by Auckland Libraries, Friends of Le Roys Bush, Kaipātiki Local Board & Birkenhead Town Centre Association

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FREE EVENT
 

Saturday 5 to Monday 27 October 3-4 pm

Birkenhead  Village presents: 

Blomfield's Birkenhead
Blomfields Birkenhead

Charles Blomfield was born January 1848 in London, and emmigated with his family to NZ in 1862.

He was attracted to the native bush and began to paint pictures of scenery and historic landscapes of the area.

His most famous painting in 1875 was of the 8th wonder of the world, New Zealand's pink and white terraces. These were destroyed in 1886 by the Tarawera eruption.

The self-guided walk starts at Kaimataara lookout and descends into Blomfields bush from 251 Hinemoa Street.

NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 


Brought to you by Kaipātiki Local Board, Friends of Le Roys Bush, Birkenhead Library and Birkenhead Town Centre Association

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

MATARIKI


Birkenhead Library
Tuesday 9 July
11am-1 pm

Music and Movement


 

Highbury Mall Week 1-360

Highbury Mall - Birkenhead Village

Performance Times:
Monday 8th -Friday 12th July

Bubble Bonanza
11.30am

12.30pm

 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Library
Wednesday 10th July 

Friday 12th July

Matariki Letterpress Workshop
11am-1pm



 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 6th July- Sunday 21st July

Street Fairies & Pirates
Performance Times

Wednesday 10th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

Friday 12th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

Saturday 13th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

Highbury Mall Week 2-364

Highbury Mall - Birkenhead Village

Performance Times:
Monday 15th -Friday 19th July

Disco Magic Fun
11.30am

12.30pm

 


FREE EVENING EVENTS

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FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 6th July-Sunday 21st July

Gypsy Jazz Solo

Performance Times:
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road
Thursday 11th July
6-8pm

Friday 12th July
6-8pm

Thursday 18th July
6-8pm

Friday 19th July
6-8pm

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MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 6th July-Sunday 21st July

Gypsy Mariachis

Performance Times:
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road
Sunday 14th July
6-8pm

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FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM
Birkenhead Village
Saturday 6th July- Sunday 21st July

Gypsy Jazz Trio

Performance Times:
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road
Saturday 13th July
6-8pm

Saturday 20th July
6-8pm

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FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 6th July - Sunday 21st July

Fairy Light Display 

 Saturday 6th July - Sunday 21st July nightly @ Village Streets
 

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Magic of Aotearoa Myths & Legends

THE MAGIC OF AOTEAROA MYTHS & LEGENDS
ELEMENTAL AKL 

19th July 6:15pm
20th & 21st July 7pm
Kaimataara o Wai Manawa Platform

The Magic of Aotearoa Myths & Legends is a unique storytelling experience, using LED light shows to share the legends and myths of Kaimataara o Wai Manawa and its people, at Auckland's only inner city rainforest.

Come along to the opening night on Friday 19th July which will commence at 6:15pm.

Enjoy our hospitality of food and music at our Village Restaurants Elemental AKL specials - Birkenhead Brewing Company - BBC, The Junction Eatery & Mulan.

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QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY 


Village Open Hours for Cafes, Dining & Retail

Monday 4th June
Queen's Birthday


Cafes

Monday 4th June Hours

Bittersweet

Closed Mondays

Bloom Cupcakes

Closed Mondays

Cafe 47

Closed

OTT

Closed Mondays

The Standing Room

Open 7am-1:30pm

Your Cafe

Closed

Tongue and Groove

8am -4pm

Lemon Tree

8am-3pm

Generousity Cafe

8am - 4pm

The Junction Eatery

8am- 5pm

Bungalo

7:30am-3pm

Coffix

9am-2pm

Dutch Delight

Closed Mondays

Your Cafe

Closed Public Holidays

Espresso Express

10am-5pm

Fika with Me

7:30am-3:30pm



 

Restaurant

Queens Hours

The Good Home

11am- no surcharge

BBC

12pm- Late

Golden Phoenix Chinese Restaurant

11am-3pm & 5:30pm-10pm

Kebab Serai

10:30AM-10:30PM

Sushi ya Sushi

Closed

Yummy Korean BBQ

Closed

Curry Master

Open for Dinner

Pinehouse Korean

11am-10:30pm

A La Turca

10am-9pm

Mulan

Closed Mondays

Chef Rasa Sayang

Closed Mondays

Coo Japanese Kitchen

Closed Mondays

Tano Sushi and Don

10am-6pm

Kyushu Sushi

9am-8am

Hong Kong and Chinese Cuisine

12pm-9pm

Thai Yum

Closed Mondays

Hayashi

Closed Mondays

Coo Japanese Kitchen

Closed Mondays



 

Retail

Queens Birthday 4th June

Warehouse

10am-5pm

Yarntons


Closed
 

Post Office

Closed

Highbury Mall

10am-5pm

Cravehome


Open Sat & Sun
Closed Monday

Alex and Corban

Closed

Spero Shoes

Closed

Beadazzle

Closed Mondays





 

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QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY 


Village Open Hours for Cafes, Dining & Retail

Monday 4th June
Queen's Birthday


Cafes

Monday 4th June Hours

Bittersweet

Closed Mondays

Bloom Cupcakes

Closed Mondays

Cafe 47

Closed

OTT

Closed Mondays

The Standing Room

Open 7am-1:30pm

Your Cafe

Closed

Tongue and Groove

8am -4pm

Lemon Tree

8am-3pm

Generousity Cafe

8am - 4pm

The Junction Eatery

8am- 5pm

Bungalo

7:30am-3pm

Coffix

9am-2pm

Dutch Delight

Closed Mondays

Your Cafe

Closed Public Holidays

Espresso Express

10am-5pm

Fika with Me

7:30am-3:30pm



 

Restaurant

Queens Hours

The Good Home

11am- no surcharge

BBC

12pm- Late

Golden Phoenix Chinese Restaurant

11am-3pm & 5:30pm-10pm

Kebab Serai

10:30AM-10:30PM

Sushi ya Sushi

Closed

Yummy Korean BBQ

Closed

Curry Master

Open for Dinner

Pinehouse Korean

11am-10:30pm

A La Turca

10am-9pm

Mulan

Closed Mondays

Chef Rasa Sayang

Closed Mondays

Coo Japanese Kitchen

Closed Mondays

Tano Sushi and Don

10am-6pm

Kyushu Sushi

9am-8am

Hong Kong and Chinese Cuisine

12pm-9pm

Thai Yum

Closed Mondays

Hayashi

Closed Mondays

Coo Japanese Kitchen

Closed Mondays



 

Retail

Queens Birthday 4th June

Warehouse

10am-5pm

Yarntons


Closed
 

Post Office

Closed

Highbury Mall

10am-5pm

Cravehome


Open Sat & Sun
Closed Monday

Alex and Corban

Closed

Spero Shoes

Closed

Beadazzle

Closed Mondays





 

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

WEEK 1
15th-18th April

Highbury Shopping Centre Events 10am-2pm
Birkenhead Library Events 11am-12:30pm

Monday 15th April
Easter Bunny /Easter Egg collage - Highbury Shopping Centre
Wonderful Lego - Birkenhead Library

Tuesday 16th April
Easter Cupcake decoration - Highbury Shopping Centre
Trash to Fashion - Birkenhead Library

Wednesday 17th April
Easter Pom Pom Garland and Colouring in - Highbury Shopping Centre
Sew, Love, Do - Birkenhead Library

Thursday 18th April
Easter Bunny Masks - Highbury Shopping Centre
Wonderful Wool - Birkenhead Library

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

WEEK 2
21st-28th April

Birkenhead Library

Sunday 21st
2-3pm Lego Club 
Recommended age 5-10yrs

Tuesday 23rd-Sunday 28th 
Paper Crane Project

Sunday 28th
2-3pm Lego Club 
Recommended age 5-10yrs

For more info click here
 

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ANZAC DAY PARADE

Thursday 25th April
ANZAC Day 
Birkenhead Village

SADLY PARADE CANCELLED
DUE TO EVENTS IN CHRISTCHURCH
BROWNS BAY SERVICE IS GOING AHEAD IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO POP OVER AND SEE OUR FRIENDS AT BROWNS BAY!


WE WILL REMEMBER THEM!


 

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ANZAC DAY PARADE

Thursday 25th April
ANZAC Day 
Birkenhead Village

SADLY PARADE CANCELLED
DUE TO EVENTS IN CHRISTCHURCH
BROWNS BAY SERVICE IS GOING AHEAD IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO POP OVER AND SEE OUR FRIENDS AT BROWNS BAY!


WE WILL REMEMBER THEM!


 

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2019 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Birkenhead Artisan Market

Saturday 27 April 9am-1pm (Due to Easter Disruption)
Birkenhead Primary School, Mokoia Road
(Artisan Market held 3rd Saturday of the month)
The Best Little Market on the Shore- 


Come and mooch with a coffee and the kids shopping locally at the Artisan Market! -meet the  local makers selling craft, art, jewellery, gifts, baby items, home decor, food, accessories and much more.... Bring the whole family along, there's something for everyone! After lunch we suggest you grab a coffee at the new lookout taking in the Village with a view over Auckland city's only inner city rainforrest and enjoy as you walk the streets and vistas from of beautiful Birkenhead village.




 

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2019 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS

Day of the Chilli
Childrens Activities

Facepainting & Balloon Twisting
Kaimataara O Wai Manawa
35 Birkenhead Ave11-1

Facepainting
Nell Fisher Reserve
10-12

Childrens Pinata 
Nell Fisher Reserve
12-12.30 pm

Childrens Chilli Men
with Free Hot Helium Balloons
Strolling Village Streets
11-1

Childrens Latin American 
Animal Balloon Twisting

6-8 pm Strolling

Street Food
(Birkenhead Ave)

11-2  Brazilian
          Hot Dogs
         Burgers
         Tapas
         Desserts

          Argentinean
          Empanadas

Mokoia Road
11-2   Dutch poffertjes
           Post Office
  
           Mexcian &                     Sauces
            opp Post Office

            Turkish
             Highbury Cnr


Free Musical  Entertainment
Village Wide 11am-9 pm

Showcases Featuring:
               Brazilian Divas

1.00 pm  Post Office
1.30 pm  Kaimataara
               35 Birkenhead

2-4 pm  Featuring:Duo
              Latin Beats
              Sebastian from                  Chile

4-6 pm     Featuring:Duo
              Ricky Mederios
                Guitarist from                 Brazil withLove
7-9 pm                   Mariachi Finale                 Mexico with Love

   
Fred Back

2019 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Fabulous Fred Baker
Latin with Love - Bossa Nova 



11-1 pm
Birkenhead Village


From Latin America with Love! Sway to the sultry sounds of the Saxaphone as the fabulous Fred Baker plays the Bossa Nova Beats and it floats on Village streets from 11- 1pm. Grab a friend, your favourite family and spend some time with a coffee in the Village this  Valentines Day.

February is the month of Romance in the Village, keep an eye out for more romantic events around the Village!






 




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2019 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS

Latin with Love Valentines Day 

Thursday 14 February
Bossa Nova Beats 
11-1 am 
7-9 pm



From Latin America with Love! Experience of the romance  Latin Beats from Bossa Nova to  Mariachi Music this week in the village. Latin Bossa Nova beats will be pulsing through the Village on Valentines Day. Mariachis will be strolling the streets Sunday and visiting our local village restaurants, make sure you're in the village between 7-9 pm for Mood Music this Valentines Day.














Sunday 17 February
7-9 pm
Birkenhead Village

Saturday 23 February
7-9 pm
Birkenhead Village



February is the month of Romance in the Village, keep an eye out for more romantic events around the Village!






 

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2019 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Win in the Village!
Romance is in the air.


Win an Aroma Therapy Massage for 2 - Valued at $140

Thanks to Sanctuary Thai Massage and Spa for generously sponsoring this prize.

How to enter
Simply spend $20 anywhere in the Village
Write your name and phone number of the back of your receipt.
Post your receipt in one of the two entry boxes located at Paper Plus Highbury Mall or Post Office Mokoia Rd.


Entries close 5pm 14th February.

Good Luck!






 

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FRESH PRODUCE HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR


Bakers Delight

Closed 25 December & 1 January

Fresh n Save

Closed 25, 26 December & 1 January 

Highbury Fisheries

Closed 24 December-14 Jan

Cheesecake Shop

TBC

Highbury Butchery

24th-14 Jan

The Casual Foodie

TBC

Countdown

Closed 25 December

26 December, 1& 2 January 8am-8pm

Trigo Bakery

Closed 25, & 26 December, 1 & 2 January 



 

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FRESH PRODUCE HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR


Bakers Delight

Closed 25 December & 1 January

Fresh n Save

Closed 25, 26 December & 1 January 

Highbury Fisheries

Closed 24 December-14 Jan

Cheesecake Shop

TBC

Highbury Butchery

24th-14 Jan

The Casual Foodie

TBC

Countdown

Closed 25 December

26 December, 1& 2 January 8am-8pm

Trigo Bakery

Closed 25, & 26 December, 1 & 2 January 



 

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CAFE HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR



 

Bittersweet

Closed 23rd December-7th January

Bloom Cupcakes

Closed 25th December-18th January

Cafe 47

Closed 25th, 26th, 1st & 2nd

Store Beulah

24th 9am-3pm

25th Closed

26th 9am-3pm

31st Closed

1st Closed

2nd 9am-3pm

OTT

Closed 24 December-17 January

The Standing Room

Closed 25th & 1st, other days 7:30am-1:30pm

Your Cafe-Burrito House

Closed 25th, 31st December & 1st January

Tongue and Groove

Closed 25th December

Lemon Tree

Closed 23rd-26th December. Closed 1st - 6th January

Gustoso

Closed 25, 26, 27th December & 1, 2, & 3rd January

The Junction Eatery

24th open

Closed 25th, 26th, 1st & 2nd 

Bungalo

24th open- 3pm

Closed 25th December-7th January

Coffix

CLosed Sunday 23rd December - Sunday 13th Jan 2019

Dutch Delight

Closed 25th, 26th, 1st & 2nd

Open 31st -5pm

Gelato and Torta

25 closed 1 closed

Espresso Express

25 Closed

Fika with Me

Closed 25th, 26th December & 1st, 2nd January

Generosity Coffee

Closed 23rd December- 6th January

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RESTAURANT HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR


The Good Home

TBC

Art Thai

Closed 24th-26th

Closed 1st-3rd

BBC

Closed 25th

Kebab Serai

Closed 25th December & 1st January

Sushi ya Sushi

Closed 25th, 26th, 1st & 2nd

Yummy Korean BBQ

Closed 25th, 2nd & 3rd

Curry Master

Closed 25th December

Sagar

Closed 25th December, open 26th 5-9pm

Pinehouse Korean

Closed 25th, 1st, 2nd & 3rd

Ala Turca

Closed 25th & 26th December

Royal Spice

Closed 23rd December-28th January


 

Primrose Thai

Closed 24th-26th  

Mulan

Closed 24 December-4 Jan

Chef Rasa Sayang

Closed Mondays

Coo Japanese Kitchen

TBC

Tano Sushi and Don

Closed 23rd December-7th January 

Kyushu Sushi

Closed 22nd December-7th January

Hong Kong and Chinese Cuisine

Closed 25th & 26th 

Thai Yum

Closed 23rd December-4th January

Abruzzo

TBC

Blitza

Closed 25th, 26th, 1st & 2nd

Hayashi

Closed 23rd-26th December, Closed 30th December-15 January

Golden Phoenix Chinese Restaurant

Closed 25th & 26th December




 

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RESTAURANT HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR
DRAFT 2019

The Good Home

TBC

Art Thai

Closed 24th-26th

Closed 1st-3rd

BBC

Closed 25th

Kebab Serai

Closed 25th December & 1st January

Sushi ya Sushi

Closed 25th, 26th, 1st & 2nd

Yummy Korean BBQ

Closed 25th, 2nd & 3rd

Curry Master

Closed 25th December

Sagar

Closed 25th December, open 26th 5-9pm

Pinehouse Korean

Closed 25th, 1st, 2nd & 3rd

Ala Turca

Closed 25th & 26th December

Royal Spice

Closed 23rd December-28th January


 

Primrose Thai

Closed 24th-26th  

Mulan

Closed 24 December-4 Jan

Chef Rasa Sayang

Closed Mondays

Coo Japanese Kitchen

TBC

Tano Sushi and Don

Closed 23rd December-7th January 

Kyushu Sushi

Closed 22nd December-7th January

Hong Kong and Chinese Cuisine

Closed 25th & 26th 

Thai Yum

Closed 23rd December-4th January

Abruzzo

TBC

Blitza

Closed 25th, 26th, 1st & 2nd

Hayashi

Closed 23rd-26th December, Closed 30th December-15 January

Golden Phoenix Chinese Restaurant

Closed 25th & 26th December




 

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RESTAURANT HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR


The Good Home

TBC

Art Thai

Closed 24th-26th

Closed 1st-3rd

BBC

Closed 25th

Kebab Serai

Closed 25th December & 1st January

Sushi ya Sushi

Closed 25th, 26th, 1st & 2nd

Yummy Korean BBQ

Closed 25th, 2nd & 3rd

Curry Master

Closed 25th December

Sagar

Closed 25th December, open 26th 5-9pm

Pinehouse Korean

Closed 25th, 1st, 2nd & 3rd

Ala Turca

Closed 25th & 26th December

Royal Spice

Closed 23rd December-28th January


 

Primrose Thai

Closed 24th-26th  

Mulan

Closed 24 December-4 Jan

Chef Rasa Sayang

Closed Mondays

Coo Japanese Kitchen

TBC

Tano Sushi and Don

Closed 23rd December-7th January 

Kyushu Sushi

Closed 22nd December-7th January

Hong Kong and Chinese Cuisine

Closed 25th & 26th 

Thai Yum

Closed 23rd December-4th January

Abruzzo

TBC

Blitza

Closed 25th, 26th, 1st & 2nd

Hayashi

Closed 23rd-26th December, Closed 30th December-15 January

Golden Phoenix Chinese Restaurant

Closed 25th & 26th December




 

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RETAIL HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR


Warehouse

24th- 7am-9pm

25th closed

26th 7am-9pm

1st 10am-8pm

Yarntons

10am-4am Daily

25th & 26th closed

1st & 2nd closed

Post Office

Closed 25th, 26th, 29th, 1st,  2nd

Highbury Mall

Closed 25th

26th 10am-5pm

27th 9am-5:30pm

closed 1st

2nd 10am-5pm

Cravehome

Closed 25th-3 Jan 9:30am

Divine Goddess

Closed 24th -7th January

Alex and Corban


23rd & 24th 9-5pm
Closed 25th December-7th January


 

Spero Shoes

TBC

Beadazzle

Open until 4pm 24th December
Closed 25th-3rd January

Simply Wonderful 22nd 9:30am-4pm
23rd Closed
24th 9:30-5pm
25th & 26th Closed
27th & 28th 10am-5pm
29th 9am-4pm
30th, 31st, 1st & 2nd Closed
3rd 10am-5pm




 

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2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Birkenhead Artisan Christmas Market

Saturday 15 December 9am-1pm
Birkenhead Primary School, Mokoia Road
(Artisan Market held 3rd Saturday of the month)
The Best Little Market on the Shore- 


Come and do your Christmas shopping locally at the Christmas Artisan Market! -meet the  local makers selling craft, art, jewellery, gelato, gifts, baby items, home decor, food, accessories and much more... Entertainment and face painting. Bring the whole family along, there's something for everyone! After lunch we suggest you grab a coffee at the new lookout taking in the Village with a view over Auckland city's only inner city rainforrest and enjoy as you walk the streets and vistas from of beautiful Birkenhead village.




 

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FREE EVENING EVENTS

ITS BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!

Christmas Carollers for the $ gold Coin donation for City Mission
Thursday 20 December 

Strolling Birkenhead Village Streets 6.30pm onwards

 

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CASH FOR CHRISTMAS


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Shop, dine or purchase services to a combined value of $50 in participating stores throughout the Village and be in to win $500 cash! Be sure to attach your receipts to your entry forms and drop them into one of the 100 white entry gift boxes found in stores village wide.

There are 5x $500 cash prizes to be won!

Entries close Thursday 20th December and winners drawn Friday 21st December.

Click here to download an entry form or collect one from a participating store!
Click here to download the list of participating stores!


 

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FREE EVENING EVENTS

ITS BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!

Birkenhead Christmas Carols by Candlelight
Little Shoal Bay 
Sun 16 Dec


 8pm till late

Bring your own Blanket!

 

 

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FREE EVENING EVENTS

ITS BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!

Birkenhead Village
November /December 

Fairy Light Display 

 Nightly @ Village Streets 5- till late
 

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FREE EVENING EVENTS

ITS BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!

Birkenhead Village
November /December 

Fairy Light Display 

 Nightly @ Village Streets 5- till late
 

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VILLAGE VIBE

Birkenhead Village Introduces  the "New Village Vibe"

 .... Milo & Fred ...

Resident Muso's in the Village "Music to Cruise by"..
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo.

Every Saturday Brunch Set  from December 1  until Christmas.

Resident Jazz  in the Village every:

Sat 11-1 am

Session gigs start 
Gustoso,  Kaimataara O Wai Manawa the new public space & lookout in the New space &1 hr at historic Highbury Corner.

Come listen be engaged in the Village Vibe. It's worth the trip!
 

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VILLAGE VIBE

Birkenhead Village Introduces  the "New Village Vibe"

 .... Milo & Fred ...

Resident Muso's in the Village "Music to Cruise by"..
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo.

Every Saturday Brunch Set  from December 1  until Christmas.

Resident Jazz  in the Village every:

Thursday Evenings Set 7-9 p,m
Sunday Evening Set 6-8 pm

Session gigs start 
Gustoso,  Kaimataara O Wai Manawa the new public space & lookout in the New space &1 hr at historic Highbury Corner.

Come listen be engaged in the Village Vibe. It's worth the trip!
 

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CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Come and visit Santa in his Grotto at Highbury Mall!

Saturday 8th Monday 24th December
10:00am- 2pm Daily


Meet Santa & take a photo with Him

Write Santa a letter

For more info and details on hours visit the Highbury Shopping Centre website
www.highburyshoppingcentre.co.nz

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VILLAGE VIBE

Birkenhead Village Introduces  the "New Village Vibe"

 .... Milo & Fred ...

Resident Muso's in the Village "Music to Cruise by"..
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo.

Every Thursday,  Saturday, Sunday from now until Christmas.

Resident Jazz  in the Village every Thurs 7-9, Sat 11-1,  Sun Eve 6-8 Session gigs start tomo at Kaimataara O Wai Manawa the new public space & lookout in the Village 6-8. 1hr new space &1 hr at historic Highbury Corner

Come listen be engaged in the Village Vibe. It's worth the trip!
 

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BIRKENHEAD CHRISTMAS MARKET & SANTA PARADE
Presented by
Birkenhead Rotary & Birkenhead Town Centre Association

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Saturday 8th  December
Market Stalls @ 2-4 pm

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Free Entertainment Facepainters, Circus Entertainers Strolling Village Streets 2-4 pm

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Santa Parade @4 pm- 5 pm Starts/Finishes Birkenhead Primary School Mokoia road.  One loop only .

Early Bird Family Restaurant Specials 5-7 pm
Blitza, Dutch Delight, Gustoso, Hayashi


The parade will be assembling in Mokoia road this year outside Birkenhead Kindy & Bowling Club 

Traffic will need to access the Village from either Birkenhead Ave or Highbury Pass (KFC Entrance ramp ) after 2 pm

Route/location & times:

Mokoia Road, Birkenhead Ave & Highbury Bypass

in 2018 One Loop From Birkenhead Primary School to Birkenhead Primary School


$5 Extra parking on Birkenhead Primary School Lower Field Access driveway next to Warehouse (Hammond Place access from Birkenhead Avenue up until 3.30 pm unless it is closed earlier due to safety reasons ie; size of the Crowd

Parade Starts:4.00pm

Parade Finishes: 5.00pm

Parking Enforcement:/Access to Mokoia road from the roundabout to Birkenhead Primary School will be open until 30 mins prior to the commencement of the parade at 3.30 pm approximately. 
Please note:  Cars on Mokoia road after 3.00pm will be towed.

Rotary have permission to close the following roads from 2 pm.
However the plan will be to definitely close the marshalling end of
Mokoia road from Colonial to Huka from 2pm.
Mokoia From Huka to Highbury Corner 3.00 pm
Birkenhead Ave, to Hammond Place 3.30pm
Highbury bypass (half the road) From 3.30 pm - 5.00 pm or when parade finished.

NOTE :ROTARY HAVE THE PERMISSION TO CLOSE ABOVE ROAD LOCATIONS AT 2PM BUT WILL ENDEAVOUR TO MINIMISE DISRUPTION KEEPING ALL ROADS OPEN AS LONG AS SAFELY POSSIBLE
If there large crowds the roads will be closed earlier than advised in line with safety regulations.

Parking 3 hours Free Highbury Mall- Acess till 3.30 pm Hammond Place
Parking lower field school $5 access to warehouse driveway between Highbury Mall and Birkenhead Square 

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FREE CHRISTMAS EVENT

Birkenhead Christmas Market & Parade
Saturday 8 December 2018


FREE VIlLLAGE FAMILY FUN THE WHOLE DAY!

ITS BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!

2-4
CHRISTMAS MARKET STALLS Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Rd
FREE FACEPAINTING STATIONS
Kaimataara, Nell Fisher, Santas Grotto 86 Mokoia, Highbury Eye

FREE BALLOON TWISTING STATIONS
Santas Grotto 86 Mokoia

FREE CHRISTMAS CIRCUS ENTERTAINERS STROLLING STREETS
Stilts, Acrobats, Reindeer, Elves

FREE SCAVENGER HUNT 
Starts Santas Grotto
FREE MUSIC Teina M Benioni Kai Mataara O Wai Manawa


5PM CELEBRATORY DOLL HOUSE AUCTION Ray White

5-7
FREE MUSIC Fred & Milo Highbury Roundabout
Family Early Bird Festive Menus
Village Restaurants invite you to dine
Abruzzo, Blitza, Dutch Delight, Gustoso, Good Home




Click here to download the full map & timetable of events for Saturday!

 

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CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Sinterklaas is coming to Dutch Delight!!!

Saturday 1st of December & Sunday 2nd of December

Come celebrate at the only Dutch Restaurant in New Zealand!
Dutch Delight a very unique european experience of Christmas the weekend before our Legendary Rotary Santa Parade.

Book now, seats are limited! http://dutchdelight.co.nz/
 

Call (09) 418 1390 or call Willem on his mobile 
021 519 094

3-5 Birkenhead Avenue
Birkenhead Village

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CASH FOR CHRISTMAS


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The Fun of Christmas Cash giveaway is on!  Over 10,000 dollars given away over the years with local winners across our destination stores throughout the village. Discover our Village Experience. Shop, dine or purchase services to a combined value of $50 in participating stores throughout the Village and be in to win $500 cash! Be sure to attach your receipts to your entry forms and drop them into one of the 100 white entry gift boxes found in stores village wide.

There are 5x $500 cash prizes to be won!

Entries close Thursday 20th December and winners drawn Friday 21st December 2018


 

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2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Birkenhead Artisan Market RAIN OR SHINE!

Saturday 17 November 9am-1pm
Birkenhead Primary School, Mokoia Road
(Artisan Market held 3rd Saturday of the month)
The Best Little Market on the Shore- 


Family fun for all, come along to the Artisan market then stroll down to the library at Nell Fisher Reserve .

Vibrant local artisan market -meet the  local makers selling craft, art, jewellery, gelato, gifts, baby items, home decor, food, accessories and much more... Entertainment and face painting. Bring the whole family along, there's something for everyone! After lunch we suggest you grab a coffee at the new lookout taking in the Village with a view over Auckland city's only inner city rainforrest and enjoy as you walk the streets and vistas from of beautiful Birkenhead village.




 

2017 Village Corner-934

LABOUR DAY


Village Open Hours for Cafes, Dining & Retail

Monday 22nd October

Cafes

Labour Day Hours

Bittersweet

Closed Mondays

Bloom Cupcakes

Closed Mondays

Cafe 47

Closed

OTT

Closed Mondays

Your Cafe-Burrito House

Closed

Lemon Tree

Closed

Gustoso

12:30pm-9pm

The Junction Eatery

7am- 5pm

Coffix

TBC

Dutch Delight

Closed Mondays

Gelato and Torta

7am-9pm

Espresso Express

10am-5pm



 

Restaurant

 

The Good Home

11am-late

Art Thai

5pm-10pm

BBC

TBC

   

Kebab Serai

12pm-9:30pm

Sushi ya Sushi

Closed

Yummy Korean BBQ

Closed

Curry Master

4pm-10pm

Sagar

5pm-10pm

Pinehouse Korean

11am-10:30pm

A La Turca

10am-9:30pm

Royal Spice

Closed Mondays

Primrose Thai

5-10pm

Mulan

Closed Mondays

Chef Rasa Sayang

Closed Monday

Coo Japanese Kitchen

Closed Mondays

Tano Sushi and Don

10-6pm

Kyushu Sushi

Closed Mondays

Hong Kong and Chinese Cuisine

12pm-9pm

Thai Yum

Closed Mondays

Hayashi

Closed Mondays

Coo Japanese Kitchen

Closed Mondays



 

Retail

Labour day

Warehouse

8-8pm

Yarntons

Closed- Devonport 10-4pm

Highbury Mall

10am-5pm

Cravehome

Closed - open Sunday 11-3pm

Alex and Corban

Closed

Spero Shoes

Closed

Beadazzle

Closed Mondays










 





 

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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October
 

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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Vintage Automobiles

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 13 October, 11am-2pm
Birkenhead Library Park - Nell Fisher Reserve
Cnr Hinemoa & Rawene Rd, Birkenhead Village



Spin the wheels back to Auckland in 1927 – when the latest in modern travel was the Model A Ford.

You're invited to hear the stories of these historic cars directly from their owners. The members of the North Island Model A Ford Club will be parked up by Nell Fisher Reserve.

Sway to the sounds of jazz as you wander through this stunning selection of cars. Be wowed by the Gin Mill Swing Dance Demo – and you can even take a lesson in the Charleston and Lindy Hop at 1pm.

Extra Parking Available access 25 Mokoia Road, Saturday & Sunday Courtesy of BNZ, ASB and Barfoot & Thompson. 30 Carparks access to Birkenhead Ave beside BNZ
Also Top Carpark Birkenhead Primary School 77 Mokoia Road 30 Carparks

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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Theatreworks Birkenhead presents: Home Fires

Birkenhead Village
28 September - 6 October,
8pm & 2pm Show Times
Theatreworks Reacreational Drive
 Birkenhead Village


Home Fires recounts the stories of eleven women left at home in New Zealand during World War Two. Struggling with questions of loyalty, independence and desire, these characters reflect the tensions present within both a nation at war and a society moving towards greater equality. 

written and directed by MJ Milburn

Book now on Eventfinda 
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/home-fires/auckland/birkenhead

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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Swing Dance The Night Away

Birkenhead Village
Friday 12 October, 7pm-8pm

RAIN WEATHER VENUE CHANGE
FROM Kaimataara ō Wai Manawa
37 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Village
TO 251 Hinemoa Street, Senior Citizens Hall, Green Building behind Hinemoa Hair and opposite the Library!


Historian Margaret McClure refers to Birkenhead's period 1920-1929 as the Dancing Years.

Dance your heart out at this event at the new Lookout! Best view in Auckland. This is your chance to learn the Charleston, the Lindy Hop and more 1920s dances.

Bring along your friends and family and swing along to jazz on the new Kaimataara ō Wai Manawa Lookout, as our forebears did at Foresters Hall.

Parking In Rawene Road Carpark after 3.00 pm 35 Carparks opposite the Library on Rawene Road.

Bookings are preferred – please email booking request to teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

The Circus Comes to Highbury Mall  
Birkenhead Village
Tuesday 9 October-Saturday 13 October
Time: 11.30am-1.30 pm Daily

The Circus is coming to Highbury Mall these school holidays!
Each day a different theme will be featured as part of the Show.
Come along and enjoy a 45 minute show and then stay  to join in to learn some tricks in the workshop that follows.

Tuesday
Strongman Stan & Contortion Cory Circus Show
Wednesday
Batman & Wonderwoman Young Justice Training Academy
Thursday
Captain Carnie and First Mate Cory's Pirate Show
Friday
Jedi Training Academy
Saturday
Strongman Stan & Contortion Cory Circus Show

Venue: Old Postie Plus Site at the front of the Mall on Mokoia Road.

 

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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Op Shop Hop

Birkenhead Village
Friday 12 October, 10am-4.30pm
Saturday 13 October, 10am-4pm
Heritage Op Shops of Hammond Place, Mokoia & Birkenhead Ave243 Hinemoa St (opposite the Birkenhead Library), Birkenhead Village

Foresters Hall was once the centre of all social activities in the Birkenhead village with dances, municipal bands, films and fancy dress. Discover your own fancy dress and collectables galore in Highbury's thrift shops.

Be serenaded by vintage jazz as you shop, between 11am and 2pm.

Opshop Hop Locations:
IHC Op Shop | SPCA Op Shop | The Collective | Hospice Shop | The Salvation Army

Extra Parking Available access 25 Mokoia Road, Saturday & Sunday Courtesy of BNZ, ASB and Barfoot & Thompson. 30 Carparks access to Birkenhead Ave beside BNZ
Also Top Carpark Birkenhead Primary School 77 Mokoia Road 30 Carparks

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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: The Era and Costumes of a Sugar Town

Birkenhead Village
Friday 12 October, 10am-5pm
Flapper cocktails from 5pm at BBC, 17 Birkenhead Ave
Swing dance lesson from 7pm at 37 Birkenhead Ave

Local businesses and organisations dress up in the costumes of Birkenhead's golden period of commercial development during the 1920s, the Dancing Years

  • Vote for your favourite Art Deco costume
  • Come along in your own costume
  • Join in at 7pm to learn the Charleston and the Lindy Hop
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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: The Dancing Years 1920-1929 & Progressive Jazz Band

Birkenhead Village
Thursday 11, Friday 12 and Saturday 13 October, 6pm-8pm
Hospitality Strip, Hinemoa, Birkenhead Ave
Blitza Block, 7 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Village

Throughout history the musicians of each era reflect the mood of a nation.

Discover the feeling of the Jazz Age in Highbury, Birkenhead, as you stroll through the village or dine in. Jazz musicians will be moving progressively through the village streets and restaurants to recreate the atmosphere of the 1920s.

​​​​​​​Extra Parking Available access 25 Mokoia Road, Saturday & Sunday Courtesy of BNZ, ASB and Barfoot & Thompson. 30 Carparks access to Birkenhead Ave beside BNZ
Also Top Carpark Birkenhead Primary School 77 Mokoia Road 30 Carparks

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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: The Animals of The Taylors Farm

Birkenhead Village
Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 October, 11am-2pm
Nell Fisher Reserve War Memorial by Birkenhead Library
Cnr Hinemoa & Rawene Rd
Birkenhead Village

Once the site of historic Taylors Farm, you can still bring the family and meet the farm animals including pigs, goats and sheep. A great way to see the original Clydesdale horse, the breed introduced from England by NZ Sugar. It can tow its own weight behind it – useful for the workers carrying sugar bags from the factory.

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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: A Day in the Life of A Sugar Worker

Birkenhead Village
Wednesday 10 October and Friday 12 October, 1.15pm-2pm
RAIN CHECK LOCATION UPDATE: BirkenheadLibrary
Birkenhead Village

Join this free guided walk down Rawene Road, past the original workers cottages. Discover the history and lives of the original sugar workers of the Chelsea Sugar Factory, established in 1884 and continuing to trade today.

There will be Chelsea Sugar Factory Tours, Available from 4th November ($25 per person)

Bookings are required – please email booking request to teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Heritage German Shortbread

Birkenhead Village
Friday 5, Wednesday 10 and Friday 12 October, 1pm-2pm
OTT Patisserie
2 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Village

Children learn the secrets of traditional baking from a master baker.

There has always been a baker on Highbury Corner. Today, Ott is a destination outlet, making baked goods the traditional way. Chris Ott's family has three generations of bakers, and his recipes go back to those of his great-grandfather.

A hands-on experience, where Chris will reveal how to make shortbread, along with other time-honoured treats.

Bookings are required – please email booking request to teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Crafternoon Heritage Candles

Birkenhead Village
Tuesday 9 October, 2pm-4pm
Birkenhead Library
Cnr Hinemoa & Rawene Rd, Birkenhead Village

Butchers, bakers and candlestick makers have been in Birkenhead Village since trading began in 1927.

Golden Glow Candles are approaching their 50th year in the village. Spend the afternoon in the library as Amy Paulin, the wonderful children's librarian, will inspire young ones to create their own heritage designs on a candle.

Bookings are required – please email booking request to teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Secret Stories of Our Oldest Street

Birkenhead Village
Wednesday 10 and Friday 12 October, 10.30am-12 noon
RAIN CHECK LOCATION UPDATE: Historic all Saints Church across the Crossing from the Library

Join our walking guide to hear the fascinating stories of Birkenhead Borough, from the legend of Jean Batten to industry baron Henry Haywood and jam makers Thompson and Hill.

We start at two historic locations in Highbury – and end up at Birkenhead Wharf. We have allowed time to catch the historic Birkenhead bus back from the wharf.

Bookings are required – please email booking request to teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Creating Heritage Sausages

Birkenhead Village
Wednesday 3 October, 10am-11am
Highbury Butchery
11 Mokoia Rd, Birkenhead Village

There has always been a butcher on Highbury Corner, the birthplace of Birkenhead commerce in 1927.

The butchery was one of the first three shops at the commercial birthplace of Highbury, built by local businessman W H Payne.

Grant Wright was an apprentice under the Stott family of original butchers, and now has a vibrant traditional butchery business himself. Children can come along and learn how to make heritage sausages.

Bookings are required – please email booking request to teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

 

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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: The People Who Subdivided The Land

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 29 September, 2pm-3.30pm Saturday 29 September, 2pm-3.30pm
Birkenhead Library
Cnr Rawene Rd & Hinemoa St, Birkenhead Village

Brian Potter, Vice-President of Birkenhead Heritage Society, will discuss the people who surveyed and subdivided the land, from earliest European settlement times.

He will also shed light on some of the individuals who contributed to the heritage of the areas that make up Birkenhead today.


Brought to you by Birkenhead Heritage Society Inc.

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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Historic Photographs

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 29 September to Sunday 14 October:
- Monday to Friday, 9am-5.30pm
- Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4.30pm
Birkenhead Library
Cnr Rawene Rd and Hinemoa St, Birkenhead


Birkenhead's early European settlers worked hard to break in the land, creating orchards and strawberry gardens. Then came merchants and business people, who bought larger blocks that were later laid out in house lots for sale.

The photographs feature some of the early settlers and entrepreneurs who left a legacy of buildings, street names, gardens or their unique stories recorded in local history.


Brought to you by Birkenhead Heritage Society Inc.

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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead Library Heritage Surprise

Birkenhead Village
Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 October, 11am-2pm
Nell Fisher Reserve War Memorial by Birkenhead Library
Cnr Hinemoa & Rawene Rd
Birkenhead Village

Birkenhead Library presents pop-up stories. Alongside The Animals of Taylors Farm, Amy the Birkenhed Library Childrens Librarian will be telling stories of the Heritage farm animals at Nell Fisher Reserve (weather dependent, alternative location at Birkenhead Library). 

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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

All Saints Anglican Church Fair

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 13th October 9am-12pm
187 Hinemoa Street
Birkenhead


All Saints Anglican Church are hosting their annual fair. Get on into the Village for a Coffee and a sneaky bargain all for a very good cause from one of the loveliest oldest churches in the Village.The Church itself is constructed from the old Forresters Hall solid Kauri and sited in two parts to create today's church and the hall behind. A really important part of our social heart in the Village. 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 21 July
10am-2pm

For the first time in the Village we have Freight performing!
Come along and enjoy some weekend jazzy Chicago blues from our local band.

Saturday morning 10-12pm at The Kaimataara O Wai Manawa Platform.
37 Birkenhead Ave.

 


FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July - Sunday 22nd July

Captain Festus McBoyle's Travellin' Variety Show

Captain will be sailing into little Shoal bay, anchoring his pirate ship and making his way up to the Lookout to see what he can sea sea sea! 

Performance Times:
Friday 13th July
Kaimataara o Wai Manawa 37 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Village
11am-12pm

(Wet weather raincheck strolling street)

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM
Treasure Hunt
From Tuesday 10 July- Tuesday  17th July
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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM


Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July- Sunday 22nd July

Trixie Magic

Performance Times
Thursday 12th July
11am-1pm
Strolling Village Street Cafes & Mall

Saturday 14th July
11am-1pm
Stroling Vilage Street Cafes



 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July - Sunday 22nd July

Walnut The Clown

Performance Times:
Friday 13th July
Strolling Village Street Cafes  & Mall
11am-1pm

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Monday 10th - Saturday 22nd July

Fairy Facepainter Annabelle
Wednesday 11th July
Post Office/Yarntons
11am-1pm

Friday 13th July
Post Office/Yarntons
10am-12pm

Wednesday 18th July
Countdown
11am-1pm

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July - Sunday 22nd July

Magical Balloon Twister

Performance Times:
Saturday 14th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

Sunday 15th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

Tuesday 17th July
Roaming Streets & Mall
11am-1pm

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July- Sunday 22nd July

Street Fairies & Pirates
Performance Times

Wednesday 11th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

Friday 13th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

Saturday 14th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

Wednesday 18th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

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MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM
Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July - Sunday 22nd July

Magical Mall Activities- Pirate Craft


Wednesday 18th July
Highbury Mall Crafts
10am-2pm

Thursday 19th July
Highbury Mall Crafts
10am-2pm

Friday 20th July
Highbury Mall Crafts
10am-2pm

Saturday 21st July
Highbury Mall Crafts
10am-2pm

Sunday 22nd July
Highbury Mall Crafts
10am-2pm



 

 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July-Sunday 22nd July

Gypsy Jazz Fred & Maila
Performance Times:
Telecom Building & Kaimataara o Wai Manawa

Saturday 14th July
11am-1pm

Saturday 21st July
11am-1pm


 

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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July-Sunday 22nd July

 

Magical Library Activities

Performance Times:
Birkenhead Library


Magical Weekend Movies
Saturday 7th July
2-4pm

Saturday 14th July
2-4pm

Saturday 21st July
2-4pm

Mythical Beasts-Collage Making
Monday 9th July
11am

Adventures of Hercules - Interactive Play
Thursday 12th July
2pm

Wonderful Weaving
Wednesday 11 July
11am

Crafternoons
Tuesday 10th July
2-3:30pm

Tuesday 17th July
​​​​​​​2-3:30pm


FREE EVENING EVENTS

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FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July - Sunday 22nd July

Trixie Magic

Performance Times
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road Restaurants

Wednesday 11th July
5-7pm

Friday 13th July
5-7pm

Wednesday 18th July
5-7pm

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FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July - Sunday 22nd July

Fairy Light Display 

 Saturday 7th July - Sunday 22nd July nightly @ Village Streets
 

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FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July-Sunday 22nd July

Walnut The Clown

Performance Times:
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road

Thursday 12th July
5-7pm

Thursday 19th July
5-7pm

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FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM
Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July- Sunday 22nd July

Gypsy Jazz Trio

Performance Times:
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road
Saturday 14th July
6-8pm

Saturday 21st July
6-8pm

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FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July-Sunday 22nd July

Gypsy Mariachis

Performance Times:
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road
Sunday 15th July
6-8pm

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FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July-Sunday 22nd July

Gypsy Jazz Solo

Performance Times:
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road
Thursday 12th July
6-8pm

Friday 13th July
6-8pm

Thursday 19th July
6-8pm

Friday 20th July
6-8pm

2017 Village Corner-934

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY 


Village Open Hours for Cafes, Dining & Retail

Monday 4th June
Queen's Birthday


Cafes

Monday 4th June Hours

Bittersweet

Closed Mondays

Bloom Cupcakes

Closed Mondays

Cafe 47

Closed

OTT

Closed Mondays

The Standing Room

Open 7am-1:30pm

Your Cafe

Closed

Tongue and Groove

8am -4pm

Lemon Tree

8am-3pm

Gustoso

TBC

The Junction Eatery

8am- 5pm

Bungalo

7:30am-3pm

Coffix

9am-2pm

Dutch Delight

Closed Mondays

Your Cafe

Closed Public Holidays

Espresso Express

10am-5pm

Fika with Me

7:30am-3:30pm



 

Restaurant

Queens Hours

The Good Home

11am- no surcharge

BBC

12pm- Late

Golden Phoenix Chinese Restaurant

11am-3pm & 5:30pm-10pm

Kebab Serai

10:30AM-10:30PM

Sushi ya Sushi

Closed

Yummy Korean BBQ

Closed

Curry Master

Open for Dinner

Pinehouse Korean

11am-10:30pm

A La Turca

10am-9pm

Mulan

Closed Mondays

Chef Rasa Sayang

Closed Mondays

Coo Japanese Kitchen

Closed Mondays

Tano Sushi and Don

10am-6pm

Kyushu Sushi

9am-8am

Hong Kong and Chinese Cuisine

12pm-9pm

Thai Yum

Closed Mondays

Hayashi

Closed Mondays

Coo Japanese Kitchen

Closed Mondays



 

Retail

Queens Birthday 4th June

Warehouse

10am-5pm

Yarntons

Closed
Devonport 10am-4pm

Post Office

Closed

Highbury Mall

10am-5pm

Cravehome

Closed
Open sat & sun

Alex and Corban

Closed

Spero Shoes

Closed

Beadazzle

Closed Mondays





 

2017 Village Corner-934

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY 


Village Open Hours for Cafes, Dining & Retail

Monday 3rd June
Queen's Birthday


Cafes

Monday 3rd  June Hours

Bittersweet

Closed Mondays

Bloom Cupcakes

Closed Mondays

Cafe 47

Closed

OTT

Closed Mondays

The Standing Room

Open 7am-1:30pm

Your Cafe

Closed

Tongue and Groove

8am -4pm

Lemon Tree

8am-3pm

Generiosity Cafe

 

The Junction Eatery

8am- 5pm

Bungalo

7:30am-3pm

Coffix

9am-2pm

Dutch Delight

Closed Mondays

Your Cafe

Closed Public Holidays

Espresso Express

10am-5pm

Fika with Me

7:30am-3:30pm



 

Restaurant

Queens Hours

The Good Home

11am- no surcharge

BBC

12pm- Late

Golden Phoenix Chinese Restaurant

11am-3pm & 5:30pm-10pm

Kebab Serai

10:30AM-10:30PM

Sushi ya Sushi

Closed

Yummy Korean BBQ

Closed

Curry Master

Open for Dinner

Pinehouse Korean

11am-10:30pm

A La Turca

10am-9pm

Mulan

Closed Mondays

Chef Rasa Sayang

Closed Mondays

Coo Japanese Kitchen

Closed Mondays

Tano Sushi and Don

10am-6pm

Kyushu Sushi

9am-8am

Hong Kong and Chinese Cuisine

12pm-9pm

Thai Yum

Closed Mondays

Hayashi

Closed Mondays

Coo Japanese Kitchen

Closed Mondays



 

Retail

Queens Birthday 4th June

Warehouse

10am-5pm

Yarntons

Closed
Devonport 10am-4pm

Post Office

Closed

Highbury Mall

10am-5pm

Cravehome

Closed
Open sat & sun

Alex and Corban

Closed

Spero Shoes

Closed

Beadazzle

Closed Mondays





 

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MOTHERS DAY

12th & 13th May
Mariachis for Mothers Day

Birkenhead Village

Back by popular demand! The wonderful mariachis are back in the village for Mothers Day Weekend!

11am-1pm Saturday (strolling retail gift stores & cafes)
11am- 1 pm Sunday (strolling the Village cafes)

6-8pm Sunday (strolling Village restaurants)

Be sure to make dinner reservations, surprise Mum!

The Businesses of the Village have opened up their free parking for you for 2 hours-access on the right hand side  up driveway  next to Ann Cheshire . Thank you to Barfoot & Thompson, ASB Bank, & BNZ for this generous gesture to help you celebrate mum!

Restaurant Strolling
Mulan, Hayashi, Ala Turca, Primrose Thau, Curry Master, Gustoso, Art of Thai, The Good Home, BBC, Abruzzo, Blitza, Dutch Delight

Day Time Strolling
Standing Room, Post Office, Countdown, Cafe Beulah, Your Cafe, OTT, Yarntons, Gustoso, Tongue and Groove, Cafe 47, The Junction, BBC, Fika with Me, Dutch Delight

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ANZAC DAY PARADE

25th April
ANZAC Day Parade
Birkenhead Village

Birkenhead Town Centre Association Inc in conjunction with Kaipatiki Local Board & Birkenhead Returned Services Association invite you to come along to the ANZAC Day Parade.

Parade will begin at Birkenhead Primary School 
77 Mokoia Road, travel along Mokoia Road, Highbury Bypass, Mahara Ave and finish at the Birkenhead War Memorial Park on Mahara Ave.

Parade assembly at 9:40am- Parade to commence at 9:50am

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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

23rd April - 29th April
Ice Skating at Highbury Shopping Centre

Birkenhead Village

Be prepared for a cool but not cold ice skating experience.

The Ice Skate Tour and their state of the art, artificial ice rink will be at Highbury Shopping Centre. The rink looks like ice and has 97% the same gliding capacity as natural ice. Surrounded by an inflatable boarding and helmets + gloves provided at no charge (both compulsory for kids) it’s the safest possible way to try ice skating. 

Pricing:
Free children’s pass for every $35 spent at Highbury Shopping Centre during the month of April (1st April – 29th April 2018). Receipt must be presented. 

Adults = $12 entry
Kids, without shopping voucher = $8 entry

Opening hours:
Monday to Sunday 
9:30am – 5:30pm

MoreFM will complete the experience with their bubble machines and will have the music cranking. The Highbury Shopping Centre Website for more details and T&C's

EFTPOS and credit card facilities are available at the ice skate rink.

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FREE VILLAGE EVENT

26th March - 29th April
Village Treasure Hunt 

Birkenhead Village

The Village Treasure Hunt has begun!

A fun free activity for village children
Spot 10 Little Hoot owls roosting inside Village Stores
Collect stamps on the entry form from each hiding place
Once you have all 10, post your entry in one of the entry boxes provided in store
Congrats! you are now in the draw to win one of 10 little hoot treasure packs

Enter as many times as you like, only one stamp per store visit.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page 
Birkenhead Village for updates!

The hunting finishes 29th April, winners will be drawn and notified 30th April. Winners will collect their treasure in store.


Participating Stores

Cheesecake Shop | Bakers Delight | Paper Plus | Beadazzle | Kiwibank/Post Office | Birkenhead Library | Gelato Workshop | Gustoso | Nicsons Pet Store

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2018 UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday 18th April, 6pm-7:30pm
Duffy Books in Homes Information Evening

Birkenhead Library, Community Board Room

Hear ALAN DUFF, Author of Once Were Warriors. Founder of Duffy Books in Homes. 13 MILLION books given out. Over 700,000 brand new books given out every year. 100,000+ children on programme. 526 schools. 286 Early childhood centres.
Come with an open mind and generous heart, with thought of becoming a sponsor ofone of the programme’s 529 schools nationwide.

With kind support from Birkenhead Friends of the Library, this is a strictly RSVP event.
o avoid disappointment, please book with us at Birkenhead Library in person, or email:
arlee.turner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or call: 377 0209 and ask for Birkenhead Library.

Find out more: phone 09 377 0209 or visit aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/ 
 

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2018 UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday 24 March, 10am-12pm
Sports Fit Book launch Kaushik Talukdar, Auckland University of Technology

Birkenhead Library

We are delighted to welcome Kaushik Talukdar, at the launch of his first book: “Sports fit: Bridging the gap between theory and practice.” 
Kaushik Talukdar is a Strength and Conditioning Coach to young, elite and recreational athletes. He is also a Ph.D. candidate and lecturer at Auckland University of Technology. 
Join us for an interactive discussion with Paul Macadam (Sports Science Researcher, AUT SPRINZ); Briar McLeely (High Performance Sport New Zealand Carded Athlete- Canoe sprinting K2 World Cup, 2017); Simon Kent (New Zealand Olympic Weightlifting Coach, Commonwealth games 2018) and Shouvik Nandy (Physiotherapist and MedFit Trainer). 
 
Find out more: phone 09 377 0209 or visit aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/ 
 
 

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2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Birkenhead Artisan Market
(Artisan Market held 3rd Saturday of the month)

Saturday 21 April  9am-1pm
Birkenhead Primary School, Mokoia Road

The Best Little Market on the Shore- First Date of the New YEAR!


Family fun for all, come along to the Artisan market then stroll down to the library at Nell Fisher Reserve .

Vibrant local artisan market -meet the  local makers selling craft, art, jewellery, gelato, gifts, baby items, home decor, food, accessories and much more... Entertainment and face painting. Bring the whole family along, there's something for everyone! After luncnch we suggest you grab a coffee at the new lookout taking in the Village with a view over Auckland city's only inner city rainforrest and enjoy as you walk the streets and vistas from of beautiful Birkenhead village.




 

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2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Sunday 3 March - Sunday 6 May
The Big Hoot

Birkenhead Village
The Big Hoot Owls have arrived in the Village!
Spot 4 Beautiful Owls that have flown in to nest for 9 weeks. 

Free public Art Trail.
Maps avaliable from Birkenehad Library, Birkenhead Primary School, Kiwibank and Local Cafes.

Download the app to have the map of over 100 owls around Auckland on your phone! 

Funds are raised for Child  Cancer.
Visit our facebook to keep up to date @birkenheadvillagenz











 

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2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Saturday 17 Feburary
Day of the Chilli Fiesta

Birkenhead Village
Hola!  

Brazillian Divas, Mexican Mariachis, & more Latin Music & More Fun!
Artisan Market at Birkenhead Primary School 77 Mokoia 9-1 pm 
All Day Latin Musical Entertainment  11-9, Facepainting and Balloon Twisitng 11-3 for the whole family!



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Over 1000 free parks check out our free parking map on the website for details. Extra parking provided by Private businesses after 5 weekdays and Saturday & Sunday . Access driveway beside Ann Cheshire. Walkway through to Birkenhead Ave from back stairway BNZ Alley.







 

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2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Mariachi Sundays
Sunday Village Vibe

February Sundays
4th, 11th, 18th & 25th February
6-8pm
Birkenhead Village


Have your soul serenaded each Sunday with the Mariachis strolling the streets and visiting our local village restaurants, make sure you're in the village between 6-8pm for Mariachi Sundays.

February is full of Latin Festivities, keep an eye out for the events around the Village!






 

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Latin with Love-Fred & Milo
Saturday Village Vibe


February Saturdays
10th, 17th & 24th February
7-9pm
Birkenhead Village


Saturday Village Vibe. You don't want to miss our favourite Father Daughter Duo! Latin With Love -Fred and Milo are performing Bossa Nova tunes in the Village on Saturday 7-9pm throughout the month of February, be sure to come along!

February is full of Latin Festivities, keep an eye out for the events around the Village!






 

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2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Valentines Day Village Vibe

Wednesday 14th February
6-8pm
Birkenhead Village


What a perfect way to celebrate Valentines Day, in the village we have a match made in heaven! Delicious food and Mariachis! 

Mariachis will be strolling the village restaurants to serenade you at dinner from 6-8pm. Be sure to make reservations at your favourite village restaurant or even try somewhere new! 

February is full of Latin Festivities, keep an eye out for the events around the Village!

They will be strolling Birkenhead Ave & Highbury Corner - starting at Art of Thai and ending at Mulan




 

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2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Birkenhead Artisan Market

Saturday 17 Feb  9am-1pm
Birkenhead Primary School, Mokoia Road
(Artisan Market held 3rd Saturday of the month)
The Best Little Market on the Shore- First Date of the New YEAR!


Family fun for all, come along to the Artisan market then stroll down to the library at Nell Fisher Reserve .

Vibrant local artisan market -meet the  local makers selling craft, art, jewellery, gelato, gifts, baby items, home decor, food, accessories and much more... Entertainment and face painting. Bring the whole family along, there's something for everyone! After luncnch we suggest you grab a coffee at the new lookout taking in the Village with a view over Auckland city's only inner city rainforrest and enjoy as you walk the streets and vistas from of beautiful Birkenhead village.




 

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2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Birkenhead Artisan Market

Saturday 17 Feb  9am-1pm
Birkenhead Primary School, Mokoia Road
(Artisan Market held 3rd Saturday of the month)
The Best Little Market on the Shore- First Date of the New YEAR!


Family fun for all, come along to the Artisan market then stroll down to the library at Nell Fisher Reserve .

Vibrant local artisan market -meet the  local makers selling craft, art, jewellery, gelato, gifts, baby items, home decor, food, accessories and much more... Entertainment and face painting. Bring the whole family along, there's something for everyone! After luncnch we suggest you grab a coffee at the new lookout taking in the Village with a view over Auckland city's only inner city rainforrest and enjoy as you walk the streets and vistas from of beautiful Birkenhead village.




 

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CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR TRADING HOURS

Cafes
 

OTT Patisserie Closed 25th Dec-25th Jan
The Standing Room Closed 25th & 26th Dec, Closed 1st Jan
The Teapot Closed 24th Dec-7th Jan
Tongue & Groove Cafe Closed 25th Dec & 1st Jan
Lemon Tree Closed 25th Dec-7th Jan
Gustoso Close @3pm 24th Dec, Closed 25th Dec-2nd Jan
The Junction Closed 25th Dec, 1st & 2nd Jan
Bungalo Closed 25th Dec-4th Jan
Coffix Closed 16th Dec-10th Jan
Dutch Delight Closed 25th & 26th Dec, Closed 1st Jan & 2nd Jan
Fika With Me TBC
Bittersweet TBC
Bloom Cupcakes TBC
Cafe 47  TBC
Store Beulah  TBC
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CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR TRADING HOURS

Restaurants & Dining

 

The Goodhome Closed 25th Dec, Open @12pm on 26th Dec, Close @9pm Christmas Week
Art of Thai Closed 24th, 25th & 26th Dec, Closed 1st, 2nd & 3rd Jan
BBC Closed 25th Dec
Golden Phoenix Chinese Restaurant Open 25th Dec, New Year Hours TBC
Kebab Serai Closed 25th Dec
Sushi Ya Sushi Closed 25th Dec, Closed 1st & 2nd Jan 
Yummy Korean BBQ Restaurant Open 25th Dec
3 Kings Restaurant & Bar Closed 25th Dec, Closed 1st & 2nd Jan
Chutney Mary Closed 25th & 26th Dec, Closed 1st & 2nd Jan
Indique Closed 25th Dec
Royal Spice Closed 25th Dec-15th Jan
Sagar Closed 25th Dec
Pine House Korean Restaurant Closed 25th Dec, Closed 1st, 2nd & 3rd Jan
Ala Turca Closed 25th, 26th & 27th Dec
Primrose Thai TBC
Mulan TBC
Chef Rasa Sayang TBC
Hayashi Japanese Restaurant TBC
Coo Japanese Kitchen TBC
Blitza Pizza Closed 25th & 26th Dec, Closed 1st & 2nd Jan
Abruzzo Closed 25th & 26th Dec
Thai Yum TBC
Midori Sushi TBC
Kyushu Sushi Closed 25th Dec- 2nd Jan
Hong Kong & Chinese Cuisine Closed 27th Dec- 11th Jan


 

 

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR TRADING HOURS

Fashion & Shopping

 

Warehouse Closed 25th Dec, varying hours over Christmas & New Year 
Yarntons Closed 25th & 26th Dec, Closed 1st & 2nd Jan
Post Office  TBC
Highbury Mall Closed 25th Dec & 1st Jan
Cravehome Closed 25th Dec- 2nd Jan


 

 

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR TRADING HOURS

Fresh Food

 

Bakers Delight Closed 25th Dec, Closed 1st Jan
Fresh n Save Closed 25th Dec, Closed 1st Jan
Highbury Fisheries Closed 25th Dec- 21st Jan
Cheesecake Shop Open 9am-12pm 25th Dec
Highbury Butchery Closed 25th Dec- 15th Jan
The Casual Foodie Closed 23rd-26th Dec, Closed 30th Dec-2nd Jan
Countdown Closed 25th Dec
Healthy Boost TBC
Filipino Artisan Bakery TBC
   


 

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VILLAGE VIBE

Birkenhead Village Introduces  the "New Village Vibe"

 .... Milo & Fred ...

Resident Muso's in the Village "Music to Cruise by"..
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo.

Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from now until Christmas.

Resident Jazz  in the Village every Thurs 6-8, Fri 11-1, Sun Eve 8.00-10.00 Session gigs start tomo at Kaimataara O Wai Manawa the new public space & lookout in the Village 6-8. 1hr new space &1 hr at historic Highbury Corner. Music Duo
Sat 2-4, Sun 12-2  Mokoia Road & Highbury Corner.Sax Solo

Come listen be engaged in the Village Vibe. It's worth the trip!
 

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CHRISTMAS

VILLAGE LIGHTS EVENING SHOW

Daily from 6pm, starting 13th November 

Around the Village

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CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Come and visit Santa in his Grotto at Highbury Mall!

Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd December - 10:30am-4:30pm

Thursday 7th - Sunday 24th December

Weekdays 11:00am-4:00pm
Weekends 10:30am-4:30pm

Please note: from 19th December - 22nd December Santa's Workshop will be open until 4:30pm.

For more info and details on hours visit the Highbury Shopping Centre website

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FREE EVENTS


Birkenhead Artisan Market

Saturday 16 Dec, 9am-1pm
Birkenhead Primary School, Mokoia Road
(Artisan Market held 3rd Saturday of the month)
The Best Little Market on the Shore


Family fun for all, come along to the Artisan market then stroll down to the library at Nell Fisher Reserve .

Vibrant local artisan market -meet the  local makers selling craft, art, jewellery, gelato, gifts, baby items, home decor, food, accessories and much more... Entertainment and face painting. Bring the whole family along, there's something for everyone! After luncnch we suggest you grab a coffee at the new lookout taking in the Village with a view over Auckland city's only inner city rainforrest and enjoy as you walk the streets and vistas from of beautiful Birkenhead village.




 

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ART PLUS FESTIVAL
Weekend 1st- 3rd December 
Birkenhead Primary School, Mokoia Road

Come and visit a weekend full of art!

Friday 1st December - Gala Night
Opening night, a formal event with drinks, nibbles, auction and live jazz.
Tickets can be purchased online www.artplusfestival.org/tickets

Saturday 2nd 10am-4pm & Sunday 3rd 10am-2pm.
Live music, silent auctions, art workshops, coffee and cake.
Follow the link to find out more info and to book your space in a workshop 
https://www.artplusfestival.org/workshops

Keep an eye on the Art Plus Facebook Page for regular updates.

 

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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL 
30 Sep- 15 Oct 2017
Beautiful Birkenhead- Horses, Heritage & all that Jazz! 
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 13th & 14th OCTOBER
 

Come into Birkenhead Village Dress up and participate or just come in to soak up the ambiance of yesteryear over three days. On Friday 13th & Sat 14th October the Village Businesses will be dressing up to honour our unique Heritage. During the 1920's 3 buildings that still exist today were created by WH Payne and the commercial heart of the Village was born at Highbury Corner at the top of our oldest street Hinemoa- leading up from the wharf. On Saturday we will have the Clydesdale Horses and the Vintage Cars on Nell Fisher Reserve to celebrate the handover from Horse to Horse Power. Free rides, vintage jazz bands and fun for all, alongside many more Beautiful Birkenhead Heritage events. The Fredrick Morris Block (The outfit to BBC) Oborn Building (Then the WH Payne Building) Highbury Buildings (Yarntons today).

Locations of Businesses Participating in Dress-Up Day

Highbury Optometrists - 52 Mokoia Road
The Clothing Collective - 1 Cnr Highbury Bypass & Birkenhead Ave
Highbury Butchery - 11 Mokoia Road
Annie Boyd- 18  Mokoia Rd
The Teapot - 17 Mokoia Road
Cravehome - 30 Mokoia Road
Kiwibank/NZ Post - 22 Mokoia Road
Yarntons - 18-22 Mokoia Road
Bliss - 42 Mokoia Road
Beadazzle - 3/27 Mokoia Road
IHC - Mokoia Road
Black & White Hair Saloon - Mokoia Road
Hinemoa Hair- Hinemoa Street
SPCA - 231 Hinemoa Street (our oldest street)
Oblique Hair Spa - Historic Cnr Enterprise & Hinemoa Street
Village Florist - Birkenhead Ave
Dutch Delight- Birkenhead Ave
Tongue & Groove Cafe - Birkenhead Ave
BBC Birkenhead Brewing Company - 17 Birkenhead Avenue
ASB Bank - 22 Birkenhead Avenue
Barfoot & Thompson - 24 Birkenhead Avenue
Gustoso Kitchen - 30-40 Birkenhead Avenue
Paper Plus - Highbury Mall
The Warehouse - Highbury Mall
Countdown - Highbury Mall
Temptations Lotto - Highbury Mall
The Warehouse- Highbury Mall
Countdown - Highbury Mall
Fragrance Outlet- Highbury Mall
Mystiqua - Highbury Mall
PaperPlus - Highbury Mall

Our grateful thanks to our events sponsor Barfoot & Thompson and the Kaipatiki Local Board and Economic Development portfolio holder & Judge Danielle Grant.

Come in and check out these fantastic local businesses and tell us on our Facebook page who are the people’s favourite for theme and dress.


 
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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL 
30 Sep- 15 Oct 2017
Beautiful Birkenhead- Horses, Heritage & all that Jazz! - Horse Rides

Birkenhead Bourough is second only to Devonport in age, established 2 years after Devonport in 1888,

Heritage Horses 

Saturday 14th Oct, 11am-3pm
Starting From Highbury Corner (Corner of Rawene Road & Hinemoa Street)


Children who can ride indepedently only on these please.

Horses were key in enabling the development of Birkenhead Borough. Don't miss this chance for children to ride the horses of our heritage. Explore the living history of NZ's only sugar town village to the sounds of Dixieland Jazz.

Please Note:
First in first served, spaces are limited.
Children ride solo on the horses. 
Small children are welcome to ride the ponies at the Heritage Farm (See Heritage Farm event)




 

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FREE EVENT

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
30 Sep - 15 Oct 2017
Beautiful Birkenhead: Horses, Heritage and all that Jazz! 

Heritage Farm

Wednesday 11th October 11am-2pm
Thursday 12th October 11am-2pm
Highbury Corner (Corner of Rawene Road & Hinemoa Street)


This year Shetland Ponies join the farm! Before the Auckland Harbour Bridge opened in 1959, Birkenhead Borough was a collection of rural farms and orchards. Bring the family and meet the heritage farm animals of yesteryear, pigs, goats, sheep, ponies and more! Brought to you by the Birkenhead Town Centre Association and Kaipātiki Local Board.




 

 

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AUCKLAND  HERITAGE FESTIVAL 
30 Sept- 15 Oct 2017

Vintage Cars & Jazz Music
Beautiful Birkenhead: Horses, Heritage and all that Jazz! 

Saturday 14th October 11am-2pm
Highbury Corner (Corner of Rawene Road & Hinemoa Street)

Celebrate the handover in 1927 from horse to horsepower with a vintage car & jazz music display in Birkenhead Village. Enjoy the beauty of vintage cars from bygone eras, and admire our Art Deco buildings on Highbury Corner. Stroll around, check out our vintage stores and be entertained by our very own Dixieland Jazz Band. Grab a coffee and cake and enjoy the atmosphere!

Cars Courtesy of the North Island Model A Ford Club.




 

 

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FREE EVENTS
AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
30Sep - 15 Oct 2017
Beautiful Birkenhead: Horses, Heritage and all that Jazz! 

Swing That Jazz!

Thursday 12th October 6-8pm
Saturday 14th October 6-8pm
Starting The Good Home then progressing through Birkenhead Avenue, Upper Hinemoa Street & Mokoia Road

6:00pm Good Home
6:30pm The Junction
6:45pm BBC
7:00pm Abruzzo
7:15pm Blitza Pizza
7:30pm Dutch Delight
7:45pm A La Turca

Ain’t Misbehavin’? Why Not? Enjoy our progressive swing serenade on Thursday & Saturday evenings around the village, passing by many of the restaurants and pubs. Stop off at the new lookout Kaimataara ò Wai Manawa for stunning views of Auckland.


 

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FREE EVENTS

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
30 Sep - 15 Oct 2017
Beautiful Birkenhead: Horses, Heritage and all that Jazz! 

Op Shop Hop!

Friday 13th October 10am-4:30pm
Saturday 14th October 10am- 4pm

Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead Avenue, Hammond Place, & Mokoia Road



Hop into Highbury and catch a heritage walk while shopping the op shops.

11:00am SPCA Hinemoa Street   (site of Forresters Hall)
11:35am SALVATION ARMY
12:05pm HOSPICE BOOKS
12:20pm HOSPICE (site of Hammond house home of noted Auckland
 Mapmaker WFHammond) Hammond Place & Birkenhead Ave
12:40pm CLOTHING COLLECTIVE
1:15pm THE MEMORY SHOP (Opposite Historic Birkenhead Primary School Entrance Gate) Mokoia Road

Be serenaded by vintage jazz as you shop between 11am-2pm, 30 minute live sets at progressive locations. 11am, 11:35am, 12:05pm, 12:35pm, 1:05pm.
and check out the authentic outfits & displays worn by our shop owners!
 

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FREE EVENTS

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
30 Sep - 15 Oct 2017
How We've Changed: A photo Display Featuring the Growth of Birkenhead

Museum Photo Display
Saturday 30th September-Sunday 15th October
Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:30pm
Sat-Sun 10am-4:30pm
Birkenhead Public Library, Rawene Road


Experience our unique sugar town history as a community developed from the Sugar Refinery.
Visit the library and travel back in time to see what life was like in the Village through snapshots from the archives.
See how Birkenhead has changed with the development of transport networks in this photographic exhibition.

Brought to you by Birkenhead Heritage Society
visit www.historicbirkenhead.com



 

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FREE EVENTS

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
30 Sep - 15 Oct 2017
Beautiful Birkenhead: Horses, Heritage and all that Jazz! 

Original Sugar Workers Guided Walk

Wednesday 11th October 1:30-3pm
Friday 13th October, 1:30-3pm

Starting From Highbury Corner (Corner of Rawene Road & Hinemoa Street)

For 130 years, the iconic New Zealand Sugar Company’s factory has sat at the foot of Birkenhead Village, on the banks of the Waitematā Harbour. Let our local guide walk with you in the footsteps of the original sugar workers, past their historic family homes still standing today, and hear stories of the living testament from the family archives as you step in to experience a glimpse of living social history from 1886 to the present day.




 

 

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FREE EVENT

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
30 Sept- 15 Oct 2017
Birkenhead Through the Decades: A Photo Display of Transport and Transition from Farm to City

Museum Display
Sunday 1st October
Sunday 8th October
Sunday 15th October

1-4pm
Birkenhead Museum, Mahara Ave


Explore photographs from over the years of our ever changing Village
Birkenhead through the decades - a photo display of transport and transition from farm to city. Prior to the bridge going through in 1959 Birkenhead was a collection of rural villages based around Sugar and Fruit.,\.

Brought to you by Birkenhead Heritage Society
visit www.historicbirkenhead.com



 

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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL 
30 Sep- 15 Oct 2017


Northcote College 140 Year Reunion

Friday 29th September
Saturday 30th September


During the 1870's the need for schooling had become urgent. 13 families petitioned the Auckland Education Board. Disappointed with the offer of a shared school at Stokes point with Takapuna. The women of the district raised funds subsidised by the Education Board and in 1878 the first proper school house was built where Northcote College stands now.

Northcote College Reunion Celebrating 140 years (1877 - 2017)
Friday
10:00am-Tours of the school and complimentary light morning tea in the staffroom for ex-staff and ex-pupils who attended up to 1959. 
RSVP to scottr@northcote.school.nz
12:00pm-Official photo taken
6:00pm-A chance to mix and mingle and renew old acquaintances at school. 
Cost: $15 if pre-registered online or $20 on the night. Purchase drink tickets on arrival. 
Canapes provided

Saturday
7:00pm-12:00am-Dinner and live music at the Northcote Rugby Club.
Cost: $40 plus cash bar

Visit https://www.northcote.school.nz for more information about times of events.




 

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FREE EVENTS

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
30 Sep - 15 Oct 2017
Beautiful Birkenhead- Horses, Heritage & all that Jazz! 

Chocolate Creations
Monday 2nd Oct 12-2pm 
Wednesday 4th Oct 12-2pm  
Friday 6th Oct 12-2pm 
Monday 9th Oct 12-2pm 
Wednesday 11th Oct 12-2pm 
Friday 13th Oct 12-2pm 
At Highbury Mall opposite Esquires


Highbury was the original site of the Taylors Farm before the bridge.
Come along to Highbury Mall to make your own chocolate animal creation. 
Also learn about Birkenhead sugar heritage with a fun fact quiz!







 

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FREE EVENTS

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL 
30 Sep - 15 Oct 2017
Beautiful Birkenhead: Horses, Heritage and all that Jazz! 
Boardwalk to the Bush-Self Guided Walk

Saturday 30th September - Sunday 15th October
251 Hinemoa Street

Discover the stunning views across the Waitematā Harbour & Auckland citys only inner city rainforest access from Birkenhead Village as you descend into Le Roys Bush. Take the family and discover the site of Charles Blomfield’s NZ Noted historic bush. Painted in 1925. Explore the pipi walk used by local Māori to access the shoreline.  

Charles Blomfield was a noted NZ Painter whose most famous works included paintings of  New Zealands the pink and white terraces - Dubbed the " 8th wonder of the world" in Rotorua before it was buried in a volcanic eruption.

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FREE EVENTS

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
30 Sep - 15 Oct 2017
Beautiful Birkenhead: Horses, Heritage and all that Jazz! 

Highbury Heritage Guided Walk
http://www.birkenhead.mobi


Wednesday 11th October 11am-noon
Friday 13th October 11am-noon 

Starting From Highbury Corner (Corner of Rawene Road & Hinemoa Street)

Join us on the Highbury Heritage Walk with a local historian, who will share secrets of this unique sugar village. Bring your smartphone to discover more interesting facts! Finish off with a Devonshire Tea from a local café. The Teapot on Mokoia road offers High Teas and Devonshire Teas or Bloom Cupcakes offer a cupcake twist on this traditional favourite.

 

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FREE EVENTS

MID WINTER MAGIC!

Birkenhead Village
Monday 10th - Saturday 22nd July

Fairy Annabelle 

Performance Times:
Fairy Grotto - 4/27 Mokoia Road


Saturday 15th July 1-3pm Face Painting & Balloon Twisting
Tuesday 18th July 10-12pm Stories & Wishes 
Tuesday 18th July 1-3pm Face Painting & Balloon Twisting 
 

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FREE EVENTS

MID WINTER MAGIC!

Birkenhead Village
Monday 10th - Saturday 22nd July

Street Fairies

Performance Times 11am-1pm
Roaming Street Cafes from 11am Roaming Mall from 12pm


Tuesday 11th July 11am-1pm 
Friday 14th July 11am-1pm 
Tuesday 18th July 11am-1pm 

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FREE EVENTS

MID WINTER MAGIC!

Birkenhead Village
Monday 10th - Saturday 22nd July

Jolyon "Trumpet Daddy"

Performance Times:
Highbury Corner from 11am Kaimataara O Wai Manawa from 12pm


Thursday 13th July 11am-1pm @ Highbury Corner
Friday 14th July 11am-1pm @ Highbury Corner
Sunday 16th July 11am-1pm @ Highbury Corner
Thursday 20th July 11am-1pm @ Highbury Corner
Friday 21st July 11am-1pm @ Highbury Corner

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 FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
LIVE MUSIC 


MID WINTER MELLOW JAZZ

Fabulous Fred Baker
Mellow Winter Sax

Sun 11h July 
Fri 16th July
Sun 18th July
Sun 25th July 

11.30-1.30 pm
Birkenhead Village


A Swinging Jazz Sax Sizzle of Live Music during a leisurely Sunday Brunch? Sax Strolling Village cafes and streets. We invite you to come on to in the Village and enjoy with our compliments.







 

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FREE DAYTIIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM


   "Mid Winter Jazz"
 .... Milo & Fred ...

Melt into Mello Winter Afternoons with Brunch music
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo

Sat 17 July 11.30 -1.30 pm 
Sat 24 July 11.30 -1.30  pm



Come listen as Milos mellow voice serenades winter streets during our Mid Winter Jazz Festival in the Village. Enjoy with our compliments!

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Free parking village wide. Click the map for more info.

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