HAPPY NEW YEAR!

It’s a big weekend of Chinese New Year celebrations so we thought we’d do a wee list from which you can pick your favourite — or your closest. These particular events are varied but all include live performances, Chinese food and family activities.

For information on smaller, activity-based events see ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz and don’t forget that Auckland’s biggest Chinese New Year event, the Lantern Festival, starts on Thursday. Start planning your transport and food strategy today.

Northcote Chinese & Korean New Year’s Festival Today, 11am-6pm. Northcote Town Centre, Lake Rd. Whau CNY Festival

Tomorrow, 12pm-8pm. Olympic Park, Wolverton St, New Lynn. CNY at Botany

Today, 2pm-5.30pm. Town Centre Drive (outside the food court. CNY at Pakuranga

Tomorrow, 2pm. Pakuranga Plaza. CNY at Auckland Fish Market

Today and tomorrow, 7am-11pm. 22 Jellicoe St.