The theme for the event is "The Role of Community-led action in driving climate change movements." This session will explore how community-led movements—from neighbourhood initiatives to transnational networks—are reshaping climate action.

We have:

• Saskia Verraes - Director of Impact, Proxima Consulting

• Lucy Hawcroft - Board member, EcoMatters

• Christina Leef - Senior Māori Advisor, Auckland Council

These experts will share their experience in community climate action and how communities can work together to create a positive impact.

A JOURNEY WITHIN - SOUND AND MEDITATION
co-created by Dinny, Mako T, Pierro Lunaire 

• Date: Sunday 16 November
• Time: 5:30-7:30pm
• Location: MoveSpace 473 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024

Step into a storytelling space for profound self-discovery and renewal.
Journey through life’s ups and downs, reflecting on every experience and the cycles of light and shadow.
A transformative path of unveiling your true self and opening your mind, body, heart and soul.
Time for resolution and journey within to embrace your shift and release what no longer serves, acknowledging the past and appreciating our present for our future.

GIVE WHAT YOU CAN
Spaces are limited. You are invited to come as you are.

• Tier 1: $60 (For those who are financially well-resourced. Reflects the value of the course in Western economic markets.)

• Tier 2: $45 (For those on medium incomes and access to financial resources.)

• Tier 3: $30 (For those on low incomes and students.)
  
  

BIOGRAPHY | ABOUT US

Dinny is an Italian Artist and Yoga facilitator and co-founder of Art Yoga. She deepened her understanding in the native art world and achieved Kāwai Raupapa Certificate in Māori and Indigenous Art. Also, she gained a Health and Wellbeing Certificate as well as Manaaki Tāngata Certificate in Bicultural Social Services in order to contribute to life in support of our community.
She co-founded Art Yoga in Aotearoa New Zealand which is a holistic wellbeing project based on the freedom of artistic expression combined with meditation practice to connect body, mind, and soul in a creative way with the purpose of supporting self-discovery for personal clarity and authenticity.

Connect with Dinny https://www.instagram.com/artyoga.creativewellbeing | https://www.artyoga.co/

Mako T is an Italian-born singer and musician based in New Zealand. Always immersed in the world of music, after exploring the deepest layers of his being through meditation and conscious breathing, he chose to express his emotions through the voice as a channel of connection within and beyond himself. After a few years of vocal study, he began performing on the streets as a busker to share his authentic self with people, while also carrying forward musical projects in his homeland. After spending almost two years in Australia, he moved to New Zealand in search of new spiritual and artistic inspiration, aiming to heal both mind and body through music therapy, drawing from his background in nursing.

Connect with Mako T https://www.instagram.com/makotnzit/ 

Pierro is a musician, and producer of electronic music from France. His musical journey began with percussion studies at the conservatory of Vannes, followed by jazz and contemporary music training in Paris from 2013 to 2016, and a degree in electronic music production in Berlin from 2017 to 2019. In 2021, he started a nomadic project aiming to connect electronic music with traditional sounds from around the world. The first chapter took place in Andalusia, Spain, and led to the EP Cuentos de Granada, released in 2023. In 2022, he traveled to Mexico, and in 2024, he set off for a new adventure in New Zealand to engage with Māori culture.

Connect with Pierro https://www.instagram.com/pierro_lunaire/

Do you want use your creative skills to take climate action, and bring action into mahi you are already doing? Then come along to this fun and free workshop, designed for creatives and artists of all kinds to support you to take climate action!

The workshop is hosted by Climate Club Aotearoa and is based on the internationally popular Climate Fresk. We know that storytellers and artists have an important role in creating societal change and we want to help you become empowered to make climate action part of your creative work! Have fun, enjoy some free kai, and meet like-minded artists and creatives to talk about how we can take climate action.

Where and When:

MoveSpace, 174 Dominion Road, 4.30pm on the 6th of November.

More detail about the workshop:

The Climate FRESK workshop will teach you about the causes and consequences climate change in a fun and participatory way, with learnings backed by science. The workshop brings participants through a process of creative learning, reflection and discussion to find actions and empowerment about the climate crisis.

Fun & Interactive: Our workshops are about taking a step back and understanding the causes and consequences of climate change. It brings people together through an interactive game-like format that encourages people to creatively arrive at solutions to the climate crisis together.

For all ages & backgrounds: We have adapted these workshops to work for various different demographics, from age 15 to 100! It works for folks who are completely new to climate change, or veterans looking for a refreshing collaborative brainstorm. All perspectives are welcome at this workshop!

Evidence-based: The 3-hour workshops are based on the globally popular Climate Fresk framework, which are based on the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports. The game has been played by over 2 million people worldwide. It focuses on systems-level change, educating participants on the fundamental science behind climate change while empowering them to take action.

Feedback on the Fresk: 

“We loved the format of the Climate Fresk session as it didn’t leave us hanging at the ‘what’s happening for our planet’ stage, but helped us identify actions that would really make a difference,” Teresa Solomon, kindergarten teacher and Fresk participant.

“Thank you so much for today’s workshop. I know the participants really valued the insights they drew from your thoughtful, and perfectly pitched, facilitation. And they had fun too – win:win!" - Sue Brown

About Climate Club:

Climate Club is a local non-profit organisation aiming to help people across Aotearoa take systemic action on climate change. We deliver a range of workshops to various groups - including schools, councils, and community organisations. Check out our website: climateclub.nz!

About your facilitator: Maia Ingoe, is a programme manager for Climate Club, and is a journalist, activist and creative writer. She has worked in student media, published in the Spinoff, Headland Journal, and previously worked for Radio New Zealand. She is also producing a podcast about her Inspiring Explorers Expedition to Antarctica with the Antarctic Heritage Trust, and has worked both backstage and onstage for theatrical productions. She is passionate about using storytelling to inspire and advocate for the climate and the environment. 

Tickets Here

Step into a world after the world!

This isn’t your usual party. At this gathering, you’ll take on a quirky character from one of many eccentric survivor groups in a playful “post-apocalypse” setting. Don’t worry — no acting experience is needed! Think of it as an icebreaker game meets costume party, where your role gives you fun ways to spark conversations and connect with others.

Expect plenty of laughs, unexpected alliances, and curious challenges as you mix and mingle. You’ll meet people in a whole new way, guided by your character’s quirks, missions, and oddball items.

Come ready to chat, barter, imagine, and play. The end of the world has never been this much fun!

Welcome to the End of the World! Celebrate with us and help explore what comes next...

The End of the World Party is a special social game event designed and run by creative agency The Open Fort. When you order your ticket, you will be given a unique role to come as, everything else you need will be provided when you arrive. The event is a BYO adults only (18+ event).

Limited to 80 tickets / roles, so make sure you get your tickets early - we will sell out!

TICKETS:

Detective Constables Mike McNally & Hughie Rothman have eradicated crime in New York, and now they must go to the one place where corruption and crime reign terror upon every city.. New Zealand.

After being voted as the winners of their November 2024 Late Night Knife Fight, Improvisers Izzy Renton and Bridie Thomson are now ready to unleash their absurd murder-solving, donut-dunking, justice-fighting duo upon the world.
This is a development season with no two shows being the same, as Izzy and Bridie uncover what makes this dynamic duo tick (you're going to want to say you were there to see it happen).

Seating limited! Profits from tickets are to cover venue fees

TICKETS

Detective Constables Mike McNally & Hughie Rothman have eradicated crime in New York, and now they must go to the one place where corruption and crime reign terror upon every city.. New Zealand.

After being voted as the winners of their November 2024 Late Night Knife Fight, Improvisers Izzy Renton and Bridie Thomson are now ready to unleash their absurd murder-solving, donut-dunking, justice-fighting duo upon the world.
This is a development season with no two shows being the same, as Izzy and Bridie uncover what makes this dynamic duo tick (you're going to want to say you were there to see it happen).

Seating limited! Profits from tickets are to cover venue fees

TICKETS

Detective Constables Mike McNally & Hughie Rothman have eradicated crime in New York, and now they must go to the one place where corruption and crime reign terror upon every city.. New Zealand.

After being voted as the winners of their November 2024 Late Night Knife Fight, Improvisers Izzy Renton and Bridie Thomson are now ready to unleash their absurd murder-solving, donut-dunking, justice-fighting duo upon the world.
This is a development season with no two shows being the same, as Izzy and Bridie uncover what makes this dynamic duo tick (you're going to want to say you were there to see it happen).

Seating limited! Profits from tickets are to cover venue fees

TICKETS

Calling all creators of all kinds, artists, entrepreneurs, activists, storytellers, community builders - from all corners of the MoveSpace community + beyond. Come connect, share with like-minded people.

Everyone will have 5 mins to share what they're working on or something they've finished, just started, want feedback on, or just to simply share!

Come have some pizza, drinks & booch
Tickets are $8-15 (Sliding scale - pay what you want)

Tickets Here:
Kiran Patel
38-9020-0543249-02
REF: (Your Name)

Free for MoveSpace Supporters or Residents.
Become a Monthly Supporter: https://ko-fi.com/movespace/tiers

The final Yellow Lamp feature show of 2025 is full of spooks and surprises. Join us as we welcome Lee Tere, Liam Jacobson, Liberty Armstrong and Stellar Prichard under the glow. As always, there will be an open mic and a guaranteed cosy vibe. Is the lamp haunted? Find out on October 23rd exclusively at Movespace for one night only.

Tickets Here

You’re invited to an intimate listening party for my upcoming new single ANGEL.

It’s been a few years since I released new music, and I’ve been quietly working on something special. ANGEL is the beginning of that!! and I’d love to share a first listen with you before it’s released on 30 October.

This isn’t a show, it’s a small, intimate space to connect, listen, and celebrate what’s coming next. I’ll be sharing stories behind ANGEL and how it came to be.

There’ll be good company, warm energy, and a small keepsake to take home.

Free entry

xoxoxoxoxooxooxox
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Info Here

Movespace, Mt Eden, Auckland — creatives, and community members are invited to reconnect through art at the upcoming Collage Club, a vibrant community event celebrating the art of collage. The event will take place on Saturday 11 and 18 October 9:00-11:30am at Movespace, 473 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024 and is free and open to all ages (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).

Collage Club offers a relaxed, come-as-you-are space for creativity, conversation, and connection. No experience is necessary—all materials are provided, including magazines, books, paper ephemera and of course, scissors and glue. Whether you’re an artist or looking to try something new, this is your chance to explore the creative possibilities of cut-and-paste art in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Whether you collage for self-expression, stress relief, or just the fun of it — Collage Club is your space to cut loose and create.

Collage club is run by artists Louise Clement and Tracey McKeown

RSVP by emailing: collageclubakl@gmail.com

or RSVP via Meetup.com

I'm really excited to be holding my first FLOWT Collage Workshop!

It's a relaxed, supportive class where you'll get to experiment with creativity, make collages and have fun.

Workshop is on Wednesday 15th October 7pm to 8pm at @movespace_ 473 Dominion Rd.

I'd love to see you there! Limited spaces so get in quick.

Please share this out to anyone who'd be keen to come along!

Poster by the amazing @danasuamili ✨

Movespace, Mt Eden, Auckland — creatives, and community members are invited to reconnect through art at the upcoming Collage Club, a vibrant community event celebrating the art of collage. The event will take place on Saturday 11 and 18 October 9:00-11:30am at Movespace, 473 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024 and is free and open to all ages (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).

Collage Club offers a relaxed, come-as-you-are space for creativity, conversation, and connection. No experience is necessary—all materials are provided, including magazines, books, paper ephemera and of course, scissors and glue. Whether you’re an artist or looking to try something new, this is your chance to explore the creative possibilities of cut-and-paste art in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Whether you collage for self-expression, stress relief, or just the fun of it — Collage Club is your space to cut loose and create.

Collage club is run by artists Louise Clement and Tracey McKeown

RSVP by emailing: collageclubakl@gmail.com

or RSVP via Meetup.com

Silly, surreal, strange and (sometimes sadly relatable) sketch comedy where quick wits put the petal to the metal!

Casual First Date is a team of improv comedy best buds who pull together a fully improvised show from just the loose lint in their brains. It's a fast-paced, freaky and friendly evening where anything can happen, from wormholes activated by embarrassment, to noodle wizards, to the floor falling in love with you!

Each show is different, featuring a revolving cast; Mel Bass, Rebecca Mary Gwendolon, Helen Jarvis, Karolina Brock, Gareth Blackler and Catalina Vercelli Giurda. If you love improv but not the audience interaction, all we need is one word to slice apart and put back together as scenes, sketches and skits.

Tickets Here

PEBBLE — LOVE IN EVERY CITY

Poems and Songs from the Road

After seasons of wandering through foreign cities, sharing songs with strangers, and capturing stories from the road, PEBBLE has spent the past few years on an open-ended journey: traveling across continents in search of the deepest stories, the wildest love, the purest expression of what it means to be human. From late-night train stations to hidden cafés, from sunlit rooftops to candlelit stages. PEBBLE has been gathering moments and melodies from everywhere he goes, transforming them into songs and poems that reflect a life lived wide open.

“Love in Every City” is the next chapter in that journey, a stripped-back, soul-forward performance that brings those stories home.

Backed by a vision to build a global movement of traveling artists who choose authenticity over perfection, connection over isolation, and creative ownership over compromise, PEBBLE’s work invites us to remember what we’re really here for: to live, to feel, to share.

Joining PEBBLE on this night of songs and poetry are the incredible Amy Cotter and Honey for Jupiter, bringing their own powerful voices and artistry to the stage.

This show is a moment of reflection and reconnection
Join us for an intimate night of music, poetry, and storytelling at MoveSpace, Auckland. A suitcase full of songs. A guitar by the table. A heart full of cities.

THE RUCKUS is your local long form fantasy improv show complete with a live improvised soundtrack. Each month a fresh lineup of performers bring the noise and love of all things fantasy to the MoveSpace lounge.

WHAT THE HELL IS IT? Each show is unique. The players will roll some dice and make up characters on the spot while other variables like goals, locations and scenarios are also randomised and tossed in for spice. You could be in for a trumpet playing goblin in a sewer town or a tree impersonating a bank manager. Anything goes at The Ruckus (except preparation). 

BE WARNED! As the chaotic story unfolds some fates and outcomes will be determined with the roll of a dice. During the show The Dice Goblin, resident assistant/fiend, may approach you to roll a die. Generally we find it best to just do as he demands, but a sharp kick to the shins should get him to move along.

With an atmosphere that's been described as "full noise", The Ruckus sashays the line between live podcast recording and comedy show.

This is the DIY fantasy nerd punk show you didn't know you wanted!

Purchase tickets on the door. Pay what you can, min $5 (cash or bank transfer)

@journeyof.jess has started a creative cluster - inspired by The Artist's Way here at MoveSpace, every Monday for the next 12 weeks, if you're familiar or know of the Artist's Way, this is 100% your jam. The group is primarily for creative folks in the Film & TV world, with writers, actors, and filmmakers, however open to all forms of creativity. If you're keen to find a wholesome, warm, welcoming creative group and are familiar with the the book! This group might be for you ❤ DM @journeyof.jess if you're interested!

Auckland-based singer-songwriter Jenni Smith is hitting the road for her first-ever New Zealand tour!

Named after her upcoming album, the Girl Next Door tour will be an intimate acoustic experience, bringing Jenni’s signature blend of country and pop to audiences across the country.

With her charting single T-Shirt, debut EP Nightfall, and brand-new release Laugh Louder—a sassy, sunshine-filled anthem about leaving toxic relationships behind—Jenni has been making waves in the New Zealand music scene. Now, she’s stripping things back for a raw, heartfelt, and up-close evening of storytelling.

The monthly Yellow Lamp show takes an unexpected twist! We have poetry from Dani Kionasina, magic from Dev and music from Just Char and Mali Mali. Come on down and see a variety of performances from some incredible acts! There will, as always, be an open mic for anybody who wants to share their work! We will be opening the doors at 6:45 and will be serving a selection of hot drinks to help the cold disappear*. We hope to see you under the glow.

*Full disclaimer, we tried to make a magic pun and we are fully aware it didn't land, but we kept it in anyway. Also, did you hear about the magic tractor? It went down the road and turned into a field. We shall see ourselves out. See you on July 24th.

@journeyof.jess has started a creative cluster - inspired by The Artist's Way here at MoveSpace, every Monday for the next 12 weeks, if you're familiar or know of the Artist's Way, this is 100% your jam. The group is primarily for creative folks in the Film & TV world, with writers, actors, and filmmakers, however open to all forms of creativity. If you're keen to find a wholesome, warm, welcoming creative group and are familiar with the the book! This group might be for you ❤ DM @journeyof.jess if you're interested!

Not a party. Not a networking event.
Something in between—and a little beyond.

Come As You Are is the first gathering curated by Time & Place and headlined by Auckland's favourite DJ, Chrome Kiss. It's a modern third space for people who crave connection that feels easy, thoughtful, and real.

It’s for the quietly curious. The ones who listen closely. The ones who’ve outgrown small talk but still want to meet new people.

This night is built for movement — between corners, conversations, and comfort zones.

Come alone. Come with a friend. Or bring someone you’ve always wanted to get to know better, in a space that invites something different.

What to expect:

🎶 A tasteful set by DJ Chrome Kiss
🍷 Grazing bites to enjoy with your BYO drink(s) 
🪑 Floor cushions, table games, lounge pockets, and space to wander
💬 Light conversation prompts from Deeper Questions (if that's your thing)
🪞A room that holds you—without asking you to perform

What to wear:

Something that makes you feel good :) 

What to bring:

🍻 A drink or two or more 
💛 Open heart and open mind

@journeyof.jess has started a creative cluster - inspired by The Artist's Way here at MoveSpace, every Monday for the next 12 weeks, if you're familiar or know of the Artist's Way, this is 100% your jam. The group is primarily for creative folks in the Film & TV world, with writers, actors, and filmmakers, however open to all forms of creativity. If you're keen to find a wholesome, warm, welcoming creative group and are familiar with the the book! This group might be for you ❤ DM @journeyof.jess if you're interested!

Auckland singer songwriters and besties Geoff Ong & Miriam McCombe are teaming up to perform each other's music as soulful duets in this laid-back, sit-down Sunday session at cosy MoveSpace.

After Geoff's release of his stunning EP 'Diverging Lines' and Miriam's debut of her 5-piece band in recent Ponsonby Social gig, these two pals are finding some calm amidst the chaos to enjoy each other's tunes in the comfy setting of their favourite local venue.

GEOFF ONG is a pop artist making music for the misfits - the kind of pop that wears its heart on its sleeve and doesn’t mind if it’s a little off-kilter. His debut album Maybe It’ll Be Alright landed five singles in the Top 5 of the Official NZ Music Charts, earning him a reputation for thoughtful songwriting, infectious hooks, and energetic live shows that make every crowd feel like close friends. From stages at Cross St Festival and Newtown Festival to collaborations with artists like Hollie Fullbrook (Tiny Ruins) and Don McGlashan, Geoff has become a quietly essential voice in Aotearoa’s indie-pop landscape.

MIRIAM McCOMBE is a musician and songwriter originally from Bath, UK. Her music combines folky, lilting melodies and funky grooves, with waves of sadness and lyrical silliness. After moving to Aotearoa in 2019, she became trapped due to the pandemic - a strange and eventually fortuitous incident. Inspired by Tāmaki's vibrant music scene, she released her first EP 'Weightless' in 2023, a self-produced collection of heartfelt songs about her arrival to NZ. Since then she’s begun playing her music with a full band of local indie music legends, has performed her songs with local darlings SHE Choir Auckland, and has even released music with the beloved Suzy Cato. She's always looking for a band to be in - hit her up!

Off the back of releasing his new EP, ‘Beneath the Morning Tree’, Solomon returns playing a series of intimate shows across Aotearoa.

These songs reflect a return to Solomon’s song-writing roots, finding honesty in simplicity and authentic story telling.

11 July - Movespace, Auckland

12 July - Vogelmorn, Wellington

13 July - Sherwood, Queenstown

@journeyof.jess has started a creative cluster - inspired by The Artist's Way here at MoveSpace, every Monday for the next 12 weeks, if you're familiar or know of the Artist's Way, this is 100% your jam. The group is primarily for creative folks in the Film & TV world, with writers, actors, and filmmakers, however open to all forms of creativity. If you're keen to find a wholesome, warm, welcoming creative group and are familiar with the the book! This group might be for you ❤ DM @journeyof.jess if you're interested!

Your favourite adlib-radours are bark with the ulti-mutt night of howl-larious Improv comedy to fix a ruff day and cure all melancollies! Leashgo!

@journeyof.jess has started a creative cluster - inspired by The Artist's Way here at MoveSpace, every Monday for the next 12 weeks, if you're familiar or know of the Artist's Way, this is 100% your jam. The group is primarily for creative folks in the Film & TV world, with writers, actors, and filmmakers, however open to all forms of creativity. If you're keen to find a wholesome, warm, welcoming creative group and are familiar with the the book! This group might be for you ❤ DM @journeyof.jess if you're interested!

@journeyof.jess has started a creative cluster - inspired by The Artist's Way here at MoveSpace, every Monday for the next 12 weeks, if you're familiar or know of the Artist's Way, this is 100% your jam. The group is primarily for creative folks in the Film & TV world, with writers, actors, and filmmakers, however open to all forms of creativity. If you're keen to find a wholesome, warm, welcoming creative group and are familiar with the the book! This group might be for you ❤ DM @journeyof.jess if you're interested!

Come on down to Yellow Lamp on June 19th for a special Poetry Karaoke event! We will have an extended open mic, followed by members of the audience reading poems, with the potential to win $60! Runners-up will receive $20 each, and we will be serving hot chocolate and other hot drinks again.

@journeyof.jess has started a creative cluster - inspired by The Artist's Way here at MoveSpace, every Monday for the next 12 weeks, if you're familiar or know of the Artist's Way, this is 100% your jam. The group is primarily for creative folks in the Film & TV world, with writers, actors, and filmmakers, however open to all forms of creativity. If you're keen to find a wholesome, warm, welcoming creative group and are familiar with the the book! This group might be for you ❤ DM @journeyof.jess if you're interested!