We Love Aotearoa is a group of friends from around the world who found themselves based in Auckland as COVID-19 spread throughout the globe. Whilst being here they have been overwhelmed by the manaakitanga and aroha they have received from the people of Aotearoa.
We Love Aotearoa returns to kick off summer with Stan Walker, Chaii and Troy Kingi & The Clutch added to the unmissable line-up of celebrations.
The free series of events will now take place on Saturday December 19th (VR fans can come back for more on Sunday December 20th) proudly boasting a wide range of activities, performances, and workshops at Auckland's ASB Showgrounds.
With something for all ages, the We Love Aotearoa series has been organised by a group of international travellers who found themselves based in Auckland during the Covid-19 pandemic. During their stay, they have been overwhelmed by the manaakitanga and aroha they have received from the people of Aotearoa. These events are a “thank you to the people of New Zealand” for their efforts to get us to where we are now.
These events were postponed in August due to Covid-19, and are now back and bigger than ever, with upscaled capacity, and an exciting line-up, set to wrap the year up in style!
We Love Aotearoa is happening in three parts: entry and activities are all FREE. Food, beverages and artist merch will be available for purchase on-site.
From Saturday 10 am – 3 pm, don't miss a live set from Stan Walker, and pop-up performances from East Cook Islands Community Culture group, Ngā Rangatahi Toa, Guggemusik, drag queens Kita Mean and Anita Wigl'it and Freshman's Dance Crew.
Along with a host of amazing workshops, and activities for all the family including Silent Disco, photos with Santa, festive Christmas activities, Animal Cycle Roller Rink, 3 Ring Riot Circus workshop, interactive art installations, The We <3 VR Zone, games, and much more!
Drift-racing legend Darren Kelly and friends will be on-site (along with their cars) to chat with fans, sign autographs, and take photos.
From Saturday 5 pm – 11 pm, existing ticket holders from the postponed August event can enjoy performances by Ladi 6, Sons of Zion, Troy Kingi & The Clutch, Leisure, JessB, Chaii, Frank Booker, Flamingo Pier (DJ set), Clicks, DUAL, and HalfQueen. Taking place across two indoor stages, the live shows will be accompanied by licensed bars and food trucks to keep you going into the night.
These (free) tickets are currently all allocated, but a few more can be snapped up soon. Head to iTicket.co.nz on Wednesday, 18 November at 10am for the final release. Be warned - previous tickets went in under 60 seconds flat!
On Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 3 pm, experience a never-before-seen virtual reality event showcasing the latest in gaming technology. The We Love VR zone will be hosted by New Zealand’s top VR developers demonstrating their titles along with Half-Life: Alyx (R18) across 20 stations. With a wide variety of age-appropriate options, there's something for everyone, including tamariki. Plus go in the draw to win your very own Index VR set.
For more information head to our info page
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