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Mark your calendars Westies!
December is packed with awesome festive local events!

Check out the lineup and start planning your December adventures in The West!

4 Week Kids Surf Programme

Sunday 1st December 10am-11:30am at Piha Beach

At Piha Surf Academy their 4 week kids programme is a fantastic way, to keep active, improve surfing techniques and skills for children 7-17.

Piha Surf Academy’s experienced instructors approach surf coaching in a fun and engaging way and are motivated to support all surfers in their journey. Contact them for more details.

South Piha Beach carpark – bookings required.

Rhymetime

Every Wednesday in December 10:30am-11am at Te Atatū Peninsula Library

A fun session for toddlers with songs, rhymes, and bubbles at Te Atatū Peninsula Library.

Find out more here.

Westside Stories

Thursday 5th – 12th December 11am-3pm at Barrelstore, Corbans Estate Arts Centre

Kākano Youth Arts Collective present a very special exhibition featuring recent works by their incredible rangatahi.

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Henderson Christmas Festival

Sunday 7th December 11am-4pm at 360 Great North Road, Henderson

Join the Henderson-Massey Local Board as the community celebrates the festive season with the Henderson Christmas Festival featuring a parade run by Te Whānau o Waipareira.

Come along to enjoy children’s entertainment, market stalls and live performances!

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Live Music Sessions

Saturday 7th – 8th December From 2pm at iTi

Our rotational artists play vibrant solo sounds all afternoon. With plenty going on over each day, there is something for everyone!

Saturday: Corona buckets, Bottomless Brunch & Cocktail Hours 8pm-10pm
Sunday: Corona buckets, Bottomless Brunch & $20 Burger Night

Drop on in and be entertained for the afternoon.

Saturday Sessions

Saturday 7th December From 2pm at The GoodHome Lincoln Rd

Our Saturday sessions at GoodHome are the ultimate afternoon mood! Grab a feed, grab a drink and soak in the atmosphere with our awesome artists.

Christmas Lights at MOTAT

From Tuesday 10th December 8pm-11pm at MOTAT, 805 Great North Road, Western Springs

Over 12 spectacular nights, MOTAT Great North Road will be transformed into a festive wonderland with stunning light displays, live music, entertainment and much much more.

Running on selected dates from Tuesday 10th to Monday 23rd December, enjoy tram rides and carol singers, outdoor games, a visit with Santa, along with some delicious kai while taking in the lights.

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Christmas in Candyland

Sunday 8th December From 9:30am at Blockhouse Bay Village Market

Blockhouse Bay Village is once again bringing you a fantastic, fun, FREE Christmas Event. This year, they are having Christmas in Candyland.

Food trucks, craft stalls, live entertainment, a bouncy castle, face painting, balloons, cartoon characters, Santa in his grotto, and more! All photos with Santa are free.

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iTi turns 7!

Friday 6th – 8th December at iTi

iTi is turning 7, and it’s a party to celebrate!

– Live Music on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
– DOUBLE Pluspoints all weekend long!
– Bubbles Deals to make the weekend extra bubbly!
– 7 chances to win a $50 F&B voucher by swiping your Pluspoints card!

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