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Boat shows, parades, marathons, expos, waterfront activations, fairs, and more.Auckland Boat Show
Mar (TBC) • Viaduct Harbour • Marine expo, crowd & access control.
Round the Bays
Mar (TBC) • City to St Heliers • Road closures, start/finish lines.
Auckland Marathon
Oct/Nov (TBC) • City & Harbour Bridge • Course marshals & med liaison.
Diwali Festival
Oct (TBC) • Aotea Square & Queen St • Family crowd & vendor safety.
Christmas in the Park
Dec (TBC) • Auckland Domain • Stage barriers & lost child procedures.
ANZAC Day Commemorations
Apr 25 • Cenotaphs citywide • Dawn service crowd management.
St Patrick’s Day Parade
Mar (TBC) • Queen St • Parade route & dispersal planning.
Auckland Food Show
Jul (TBC) • ASB Showgrounds • Ticketing lanes & stand security.
Home Show
Sep (TBC) • Eventfinda Stadium/Showgrounds • High-volume entry flows.
Auckland Writers Festival
May (TBC) • Aotea Centre • Theatre crowd & green room support.
ASB Polyfest
Mar (TBC) • Manukau • Youth & whānau crowd safety across stages.
Stay Safer at Festivals
Harm-reduction resources in AotearoaIn Aotearoa, drug checking is legal, free, and confidential. Services tell you what’s in a substance and provide practical harm-reduction advice so you can make an informed decision. (Ministry of Health)
- Find clinics & pop-ups: NZ Drug Foundation — Drug Checking (links to The Level clinic finder)
- KnowYourStuffNZ: evidence-based advice and festival posts; risky substitutes still appear — always check. knowyourstuff.nz
Quick harm-reduction pointers
- Test before you take: Use a licensed drug-checking provider. Bring a tiny sample; they’ll explain what’s found and safer-use advice.
- Avoid mixing: alcohol + benzos/opioids/stimulants = increased risk.
- Start low, go slow: Potency varies; wait and re-assess before re-dosing.
- Hydrate smart: Sip water, take shade breaks; don’t over-hydrate.
- Look after mates: Support sober friends and watch for signs of distress. Guide
- If someone feels unwell: Seek medical help early. Be honest with medics — they’re there to help.
Sources: Ministry of Health • NZ Drug Foundation • KnowYourStuffNZ.
Festival Camping Tips & Printable Checklist
Print a clean checklistFestival Camping Checklist
Tick items → hit “Print Checklist”Essentials
Shelter & Sleep
Clothing
Food & Cooking
Health & Safety
Nav & Power
Camp Ops
Festival-specific
Admin & Security
🧹 Be a tidy Kiwi — Leave No Trace, and avoid glass bottles at all times.