WEEKEND PLANS

While the HOME tour has now sold out on Friday, there are still so many incredible ways to spend your weekend, starting Friday night.

WINNINGS SHOWROOM SOCIAL

Kick off your weekend at the brand-new Winnings Newmarket showroom for an evening of connection and culinary inspiration. Join the Winnings team and fellow design lovers for a social evening that celebrates the intersection of high-performance technology and human-centric design in the heart of the home.

RESIDIUM BUILD & DESIGN DAY

An immersive day for anyone embarking on a 2026 renovation. Access product experts from over 40 leading brands, attend moodboarding workshops, and enjoy complimentary Duck Island gelato and barista coffee throughout the day.

SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS DESIGN BRUNCH

Join LyZadie Deane at the Lyzadie Design Studio for an intimate brunch and conversation. Explore the intersection of luxury design and social responsibility, and discover how her People + Place philosophy translates into award-winning furniture and objects.

SPECTRUM OF LIGHT: THE RAINBOW MACHINE

Experience an immersive exploration of art and physics at Hobson Wharf, set against Auckland’s waterfront. See the iconic Rainbow Machine up close and hear from artists Shahriar Asdollah-Zadeh, Sarosh Mulla, and Patrick Loo as they share the story behind its creation.

EXPLORE PUBLIC ART

The circuit is designed to let you take in the city’s vibrant public art installations alongside our partner showrooms. From the CBD to the city fringe, discover large-scale works and hidden gems that invite reflection and celebrate the creative spirit of Tāmaki Makaurau.

SUNDAY AT THE DESIGN DEPOT

Our Design Day Public on Sunday 8 March is now fully booked. If you are in the CBD, do pop by Shed 10—we will do our best to bring you in if capacity allows.

PUBLIC TALK HIGHLIGHTS

• Te Takarangi: An exploration of the Māori pattern of creation and its influence on contemporary design.
• Paererewā: A look at the ambitious vision to create 1,000 markers for reflection across Aotearoa designed to last 1,000 years.
• Sneekico: Join Laura from Sneekico for a joyful keynote on creativity, intuition, and building a bold brand for families.
• Music Videos as Creative Labs: Director-designer Mardo El-Noor shares how rhythm, structure, and experimentation influence his approach to commercial work.
• Branding the Kingdom of Tonga: A case study in respectful, community-led design and cultural representation.
• MOTAT: Discover how Aotearoa’s heritage of innovation continues to spark new creative ideas.