Auckland Mandarin Corner

🗓 Date: Sunday 25 October
⏰ Our meetup time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Helensville Library, 49 Commercial Road, Helensville 0800 (Pls refer to the screenshot for our meetup point! In front of the Helensville Library by the pole.)

🎨 What is ARTS in the VILLE?
It’s Helensville’s famous annual Labour Weekend art festival, now in its 11th year! We can wander open artist studios, pop-up galleries and makers’ market stalls.

✅ Meet local artists, chat with them and watch them creating works 🖌
✅ View & buy paintings, sculptures and many different art styles
✅ Join the fun Visual Treasure Hunt designed by NZ sculptor Jeff Thomson
✅ Enjoy food trucks, live music, art demonstrations
✅ Check out the Kaipara Cup Paper Boat Race & creative competitions

ℹ️ Important practical info
👉 Event runs 10:00am – 4:00pm on Sunday, FREE admission for everyone
👉 Driving from Auckland central takes roughly 1 hour
👉 🚗 Transport note: Everyone arranges their own transport. If you need a ride or have space in your car, please leave a comment below. Pls share petrol with your driver.
👉 There are lovely local cafes in Helensville for us to stop for coffee or lunch together
💛 Vibe: Slow, casual & low-pressure We take our time to look at art, talk and enjoy the small town atmosphere.

🔗 Official links (for reference) Website: artsintheville.co.nz

Date: Monday 26 October
⏰ Our meetup time: 12:00 PM
📍 Meeting point: Vellenoweth Green bus stop

🎨 What we’ll do: Join one of Auckland’s largest Art & Craft markets at St Heliers waterfront. We’ll walk around together, check out art, crafts, photography, garden art, handmade gifts, clothing, designer jewellery, and gourmet food stalls.

✅ Casual market walk
✅ Meet people with similar interests
✅ Relaxed seaside atmosphere
✅ Optional coffee, lunch or beach walk afterwards

ℹ️ Practical info:
👉 The market runs 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
👉 Free entry, everyone is welcome
👉 Vellenoweth Green bus stop is a convenient meeting point
👉 Transport: please arrange your own way. If you need a ride or can offer one, mention it in the comments.
👉 Some cash or card may be useful for food, drinks and shopping.
💛 Vibe: Slow, friendly and low-pressure. Come for the market, stay for the seaside vibe.

Welcome to the Auckland Mandarin Corner! This is a one-hour guided Mandarin practice session open to learners of ALL levels.

👾 Auckland Mandarin Corner is a weekly guided practice group for anyone learning Mandarin Chinese, open to all skill levels.
Come to build your confidence speaking Mandarin, meet friendly fellow learners and progress step by step.

✅ Topic/game-focused
✅ All levels welcome
✅ Have fun!
✅ Make new friends

1. Venue locations may vary each time, so please check this Meetup everytime for the latest location.
2. Feel free to support the venue by buying a drink.

Welcome to the Auckland Mandarin Corner! This is a one-hour guided Mandarin practice session open to learners of ALL levels.

👾 Auckland Mandarin Corner is a weekly guided practice group for anyone learning Mandarin Chinese, open to all skill levels.
Come to build your confidence speaking Mandarin, meet friendly fellow learners and progress step by step.

✅ Topic/game-focused
✅ All levels welcome
✅ Have fun!
✅ Make new friends

1. Venue locations may vary each time, so please check this Meetup everytime for the latest location.
2. Feel free to support the venue by buying a drink.