http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/whatson/default.asp Events in Auckland http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/whatson/events/sailfest/default.asp Auckland City Council is running FREE public spectator boat trips this Saturday and Sunday during the final weekend of the Louis Vuitton Trophy Series. Make sure to tell your friends and family, as this once in a lifetime opportunity is limited to the first 120 people per sailing, with two sailings on each day at 9.30am and 1.30pm. Also, the free spectator boat for the BMW World Sailing Cup Final 2010 sails at 9.30am and 1:30pm Tuesday 23 March 2010. This is an opportunity to view 'Fleet Racing' at the highest level. After so many Match Racing events (1 versus 1) this is a chance to see races where a number of boats sail against each other at one time. 2010-03-17 Auckland 20100317-323-AKCITY Auckland City Council Events News http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2010/mar/onehunga/onehunga-bay-festival-2010 The Onehunga Bay Festival 2010 is a great family day out featuring free activities and rides for the kids such as the massive water slide, train ride, bouncy castle, rock climb, merry go-round, pirate ship, kayaking on the lake and much more accompanied by great food and performances. The festival is on this Saturday 20 March from 11am to 4pm. 2010-03-17 Auckland 20100317-324-AKCITY Auckland City Council Events News http://www.stardome.org.nz/events/shows/ How big do you think the universe is? BIG takes you on an immersive journey to the far reaches of the universe we are currently able to observe. It combines light-hearted storytelling with new computer animation, claymation, and a surround sound musical score to bring a really big subject down to Earth. Get your family down to Stardome Observatory to peep into the corners of the universe. 2010-03-17 Auckland 20100317-325-AKCITY Auckland City Council Events News http://www.thedual.co.nz Zealand - the gulf islands of Rangitoto and Motutapu. The Dual is a once a year opportunity. At no other time is the public allowed to mountain bike on these islands or participate in an event of this nature. We'll have a great space for spectators to relax on bean bags, take in the spectacular scenery and cheer on the competitors - all while sampling some free refreshments we'll have on hand. Spectator/supporter ferry tickets available from The Dual Motutapu-Rangitoto Traverse 2010 website. 2010-03-17 Auckland 20100317-326-AKCITY Auckland City Council Events News http://urbismagazine.com/Designday Urbis Designday is back this Saturday, 20 March, celebrating style, design, and original thinking. See top creative practitioners from the worlds of fashion, art, music, multimedia and architecture collaborate with central Auckland showrooms to create 13 unique installations. Urbis Designday guests can take a leisurely tour of these showrooms in a day of inspiration, colour, and interactivity. Registrations essential. 2010-03-17 Auckland 20100317-327-AKCITY Auckland City Council Events News http://www.biglittlecity.co.nz/Calendar/Whats_On/Earth_Hour_2010/ At 8:30pm next Saturday, 27 March, towns and cities across the world will celebrate Earth Hour by turning off their lights for one hour to take a stand against climate change. Heart of the City, Britomart, Auckland City Council, MORE FM and WWF are hosting a free event at Takutai Lawn in Britomart from 7.30pm. Bring your picnic rug, bean bags, snacks and candles, and be entertained by some great kiwi acts while we countdown to Auckland CBD plunging into darkness, kick started with a five minute lighting display on the Sky Tower from 8:25pm. 2010-03-17 Auckland 20100317-328-AKCITY Auckland City Council Events News