4 Things to do on this Auckland Anniversary
Today is set to be another scorcher in Auckland and there is no shortage of ways to enjoy the weather and celebrate Auckland Anniversary Day.
For those who stayed in the City of Sails for the long weekend and for visitors there is music, sailing, sport and busking to enjoy.
The weather is predicted to be fine with a chance of showers in the west and a high of 27C.
Auckland International Buskers Festival
From acrobats to magicians and unicycle champions, the Buskers Festival wraps up today. World-class talent will be performing at various locations across Auckland city. Dig out those spare coins and enjoy the spectacle. Six sites across Auckland CBD, free.
SeePort Festival
Captains Cook Wharf has been transformed into a bustling summer carnival packed with rides, tours and entertainment on and off the water. Sample the many food stalls or take the chance to discover Auckland’s port with helicopter rides, bus tours and boat cruises available. Captain Cook Wharf, Auckland CBD, free admission.
Tamaki Herenga Waka Festival
Take the opportunity to get up close with the city’s Maori heritage and culture this weekend at the Waka Festival. Have a go paddling a waka or enjoy live music, kapa haka, crafts and delicious kai on the waterfront. ANZ Viaduct Events Centre. Admission is free.
St Jerome’s Laneway Festival
Four stages, 29 acts and thousands of music fans are set to take over Albert Park today for Laneway Festival. The line-up includes Anderson Paak and The Free Nationals — who achieved breakout success with several appearances on Dr Dre’s 2016 album Compton — The Internet, Mac Demarco and New Zealand’s Aldous Harding. Gates open at 11.30am. Albert Park, $164.90 plus booking fee.