Auckland Art Gallery is showing the acclaimed Light Show, direct from London's Hayward Gallery, spilling across two floors. It's an immersive, multi-sensory experience that messes with your mind, as well as your eyes. Don't miss the growing Lego city - elbow the small children out of the way and build your dream town.
Details: Until February 8.
3. Roller wars
Back at the YMCA is the Auckland Roller Derby vs. Richter City for a huge game: locals vs the country's No.2 - ranked team Richter City. Auckland are feeling confident though, fresh from two big wins. Four hours of intense craziness.
Details: Saturday, 6pm. YMCA, Auckland Central. Tickets: $15.
4. Pony up
From the people who bring you Field Days, Equidays is the biggest horse event of the year with everything from clinics, demonstrations, exhibitions, activities and retail, this is the ultimate destination for horse lovers. There's a kids' zone, a winery trek and night shows too including Saturday's Ride 'em Cowboy Bonanza.
Details: Saturday (9am-5pm), Sunday (9am-4pm) Mystery Creek Events Centre, Hamilton.
5. Theatre peace
Manawa Ora: Stories from the Street is an explosive season of one-act plays and performances, interwoven with artworks and music created by twelve rangatahi (youth) in collaboration with our foremost artists: Ladi 6, Oscar Kightley and Pana Hema-Taylor.
Details: Saturday, 7pm. Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre.
