Kia ora,
Our thoughts are with everyone dealing with flood impacts from the weekend just been. Now we're in February, here's hoping the lack of sunshine hours seen in January can be a thing of the past, and we can all get outside to enjoy some summer sun.
If the weather permits, this month there's lots in store. There will be two Silo Park cinema sessions, one on 10 February to celebrate pride month with a screening of Everything, Everywhere All At Once, and the other on 17 February (rescheduled from 13 January) to screen the blockbuster Thor: Love and Thunder.
There are lots of other activities planned to take place across your waterfront this month too, which you can read all about below.
Ngā mihi
The Your Waterfront Team
iSpy Silo Park
A humorous hunt of real-life “Where’s Wally”, iSpy Silo Park is a new interactive, self-guided experience for all ages.
An iteration of the popular Wynyard Quarter Scavenger Hunt from last summer, it has been reinvented as a new interactive activity that uses the much-loved childhood game of iSpy and transforms it into a larger, site-specific challenge.
iSpy Silo Park will have multiple levels to partake in (ranging from kid-friendly to adult focussed) and will take you on a journey to different locations around the waterfront, utilising a mixture of real-life landmarks and pop-up playful elements.
Head down to Silo Park over the month of February to take part... also did we mention, there are prizes to be won!
Find out more about what's planned by heading to the Silo Park website below.
Meet the Māori Wardens
Compassionate connectors, the Māori Wardens provide a purpose-driven piece in modern society’s complex jigsaw.
Auckland’s waterfront is one such place where their presence is felt, as they offer a link between people in need and the services on hand to help support them.
Eke Panuku entered into a partnership with the organisation in July 2022, and since then the Māori Wardens have been integral in helping make sure the waterfront is a safe and welcoming place to be for all.
For those who spend time across the waterfront in the weekend evenings, you may have come across the team while they're on patrol. Be sure to say hello if you do.
If you're interested to learn more about the important mahi of the Māori Wardens, read on by clicking below.
Summer on Queens Wharf
On various dates over February, Queens Wharft
Sunrise Yoga
8, 15, 22 February
Start your day off by saluting the sun, taking in the sea views, and having a good stretch at Sunrise Yoga.
Secure your free ticket via the heading link to ensure you get a spot.
Morning People
9 February
A high energy outdoor dance floor for the early birds among us, complete with big-breakfast sized helpings of electronic music, fresh coffee, fruit and good vibes. Secure your free ticket via the heading link.
Wax Wrap Workshop
11 February
Reduce waste and do better by the environment at this free Wax Wrap Workshop.
Tie-dye Workshop
11 February
Led by serial upcyclers The Recreators, you’re invited to create a colourful tie-dye creation - either bring in your own garment, or sift through the range of second hand t-shirts available.
Bike Maintenance Workshop
18 February
Learn how to maintain your bike at this informative workshop. Led by a bike mechanic with over 20 years’ of experience, this workshop will share tips and tricks for how you can keep your bike in tip-top working order
New Zealand Maritime Museum
Various dates over February
The New Zealand Maritime Museum has a number of planned experiences over the month of February that you can book to take part in. Click the headings to find out more.
Historic Auckland Waterfront Walking Tour:
Don your comfiest walking shoes and delve into the history and archaeology of the Auckland Waterfront.
Valentine’s Day Evening Sail:
Explore the magical Waitematā Harbour in style with your special someone this Valentine’s Day.
Breeze Sailings:
Set sail on your next adventure aboard the traditional wooden brigantine Breeze! (Note the first February date is sold out, but there are still spaces left on the 25 February sailing).
Indulge® - Food, Wine & Design Festival
2 - 5 March 2023, 11:30am - 9:00pm, Bases on Wynyard Point
Foodies delight! Indulge®, New Zealand’s newest and largest food, wine and design festival, is coming to Wynyard Quarter.
It will feature an array of dishes and an expansive list of wineries on show, as well as interactive masterclasses from world-renowned chefs and restauranteurs alongside homegrown talent.
As the perfect pairing, live music will be provided by some of New Zealand’s best entertainers at the festival stage on-site.
If you love food, wine and music, (what's not to love!?), it's certainly an event not to be missed!
What else is coming up on the waterfront?
From Banaba to the World
3 - 23 February, Silo 6, Wynyard Quarter
This exhibition will feature collective artworks and storytelling about the displacement of Banabans from Banaba to Rabi Island due to phosphate mining.
Short-Handed Sailing Association NZ (SSANZ)
20 - 25 February, Jellicoe Harbour, Wynyard Quarter
Starting at Jellicoe Harbour, participants of this iconic two-handed yacht race will set off and sail around the North Island. They'll start arriving a few days before the start date of 25 February, so make sure you come by and wish them luck.
Eke Panuku Development Auckland
82 Wyndham Street
Auckland Central, 1010
07 336 8820
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