New Zealand

Fans of Irish TV sitcom have the chance to see the real thing in the flesh this week as

rolls into Auckland’s Spark k Arena for a short run. With a cast led by writer and star Brendan O’Carroll, Mrs Brown herself, the new show sees the family matriarch looking for love on the internet, Cathy contemplating plastic surgery to snag a husband, Dermot freshening up his marriage with a little romance, , and love for Grandad. 42 Mahuhu Cres, Auckland City, Wednesday, March ch 7 to Saturday March 10, 7.30pm. Tickets ets from $90 at Motat’s annual Military Day takes s place next Sunday at the museum’s Western Springs s site and also in the skies above Pt Chevalier ier Beach. Expect interactive activities ies showcasing its military collection n (not too interactive we hope), face-painting, model displays, military vehicle and fire engine rides on Little Flick, tram rides, a blacksmith display, and lolly making demonstrations. Best of all will be the flyover display hosted by the RNZAF Black Falcons and Royal New Zealand Air Force over Pt Chev between 1-1.15pm. Make sure you get a good od vantage point, you won’t want to o miss this. Entry to the museum is s $19 (adults), $10 (children, under 5s are free). 805 Great North Rd and Meola Rd, d, Western Springs, Sunday March 18, 10am-5pm. 5 Visit Get in touch with your more contemplative side this weekend at Taupo’s LoveLake Festival — four days of yoga, meditation, mindfulness and music at Wairakei Resort. On the line-up are 23 local and international teachers and artists, who range from the likes of yoga instructors Nikki Ralston and Kara-Leah Grant to musical artists Sola Rosa (DJ set) and the Sweet Mix Kids. Wairakei Resort, 640 Wairakei Rd, Taupo, Thursday March 8 to Sunday ay March 11, 12pm-12pm. Tickets from $20 (music only), under 16s are free. Mt Maunganui is holding its annual running event next weekend, which takes place after hours. We Run the Night, which kicks off at 7pm, includes 21km, 14km, 7km and 3km options, all on flat roads alongside the beaches. Runners are asked to wear light, bright colours. Entry from $20. Starts from Mount Drury Reserve, Main Beach, Mt Maunganui, Saturday March 17, 7-10pm. Visit werunthenight.