Events by Anju

04/10/2026

Upcoming Classes & Events
Events by Anju

7 October | Wednesday
Indian Street Food – Bhel Puri
10:00–10:45am & 11:00–11:45am
Botany Town Centre Conservatory

7 October | Wednesday
Indian Street Food – Papri Chaat
3:00–3:45pm & 4:00–4:45pm
Botany Town Centre Conservatory

9 October | Friday
Chopat Heritage Board Game
10:30–11:15am & 11:30am–12:15pm
Botany Town Centre Conservatory

10 October | Saturday
☕ Chai & Paint Workshop
11:00am–1:00pm
Highland Park Community Centre

15 October | Thursday
Bollywood Fun Fitness Dance Class
6:30–7:30pm
Botany Town Centre
Ongoing

16 October | Friday
Diwali in Colours – Exhibition Opening
4:00pm
Onehunga Community Centre

18 October | Saturday
Indian Comfort Food Cooking Class
3:30–6:30pm
Botany

20 October | Tuesday
Bollywood Online Fitness Class
7:00–8:00pm
Online
Ongoing

14 November | Saturday
☕ Chai & Paint
11:00am–1:00pm
Highland Park Community House

Book your spot and learn more - https://anjudesai.co.nz/current-event/
or email us - [email protected]

01/10/2026

Healing Spices- a wellness talk by Anju Desai yesterday at Botany Library presented by Arts Out East.

To learn about spices and their goodness, contact us - [email protected]

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01/10/2026

A beautiful late-morning wellness talk at Mount Albert Library as part of the Auckland Heritage Festival, exploring Healing Spices, heritage traditions and mindful living.

Holistic Wellness NZ was delighted to share a wellness talk with such a curious and engaged audience. We explored the stories behind familiar spices, the idea of balance and moderation, and how simple mindful practices can become part of everyday life.

What made the session especially enjoyable was the conversation — sharing memories, asking questions, learning from one another and reconnecting with traditions that have been part of our families and communities for generations.

Sometimes the smallest changes can make a meaningful difference — taking a moment to pause, being more mindful of what we use and consume, sharing a cup of chai, or simply creating a little more space for ourselves and our loved ones.

A big thank you to Mount Albert Library for organising and hosting the session, Auckland Heritage Festival for bringing these wonderful heritage experiences together, and everyone who came along and made the conversation so warm and interesting.

I hope to see you again at another talk soon.

If you would like to organise a wellness talk or workshop for your community, group or organisation, please email [email protected].

29/09/2026

Changing my hat every day lately! 🎩

With so many different events happening, I thought I’d share what’s coming up over the next four days — 5 events, and they’re all FREE!

30 Sep - Wednesday — Heritage Spices & Mindful Living
📍 Mount Albert Library | 11am
Part of Auckland Heritage Festival. An interactive session with chai tasting, healing spices, everyday wellness tips and simple mindful practices.

1 Oct - Thursday morning — Healing Spices
📍 Botany Library - 10.30am
Part of the Art Out East cultural pop-up festival. Bookings via Art Out East.

3 Oct - Saturday — Moon Festival
📍 Epsom Community Centre
Come say hello at our spice stall, explore our spice cards and share your own spice stories and questions.

1 Oct - Thursday evening — Bollywood Pop-up Performance
📍 Botany Town Centre
Our Botany Bollywood dance class group will be performing!

2 Oct - Friday — Chopat Board Game
📍 Botany Town Centre
Come along and discover this traditional Indian board game — fun for everyone.

There’s lots happening across Auckland as part of the Heritage Festival and Art Out East over the next couple of weeks.

Check out Events by Anju on Facebook for all the details, or Art Out East for more cultural events.

Come say hello — I’d love to see you!
Questions? [email protected]

Auckland Heritage Arts Out East

28/09/2026

Happening tomorrow. Only few spots left. Book now by email - [email protected] or the through the website link in the post.

This Auckland Heritage Festival, join Anju Desai for a warm and interactive session exploring the traditions, stories and everyday wellness practices connected with Indian spices.

Explore the colours, smells and flavours of everyday spices, enjoy chai tasting, and discover simple ways to bring mindful living into everyday life.

Through stories, demonstrations and conversation, we will explore how traditions passed down through generations can still connect us with culture, family and community today.

Wednesday 30 September
11.00am – 1.00pm
Mount Albert Library
84 St Lukes Road, Mount Albert

FREE event – bookings are required. Email us - [email protected] or book your spot online - https://anjudesai.co.nz/product/heritage-spices-and-mindful-living-wellness-talk/

Learn more about the event here: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/09/mindful-living-through-heritage-spices/

*Posted on behalf of our Auckland Heritage Festival event holders.

27/09/2026

A little glimpse of yesterday's Cultural Pop-Up presented by Events by Anju ✨

Thanks to our team. Prissy, Sarita, Monica, Dorothy, Deepa, Shirley and Anju

Our wonderful Bollywood dance group from Botany Town Centre came together to perform. Some of our ladies joined the classes only 3–4 weeks ago, while others have been dancing together with us for much longer — and seeing everyone come together was so much fun!

I am especially grateful to this group of busy women who make time between work, family and everything else life brings, and still show up with such enthusiasm and joy. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who came along, supported us and enjoyed the performances. The Cultural Pop-Up is still happening, with lots of wonderful events and activities taking place.

We will be back again on Thursday evening at 6:30pm at Botany Town Centre. Come along and see us!

Interested in joining our Bollywood classes or finding out more?

Email: [email protected]

26/09/2026

A little glimpse of today’s Cultural Pop-Up presented by Events by Anju ✨

Our wonderful Bollywood dance group from Botany Town Centre came together to perform today. Some of our ladies joined the classes only 3–4 weeks ago, while others have been dancing together with us for much longer — and seeing everyone come together was so much fun!

I am especially grateful to this group of busy women who make time between work, family and everything else life brings, and still show up with such enthusiasm and joy. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who came along, supported us and enjoyed the performances. The Cultural Pop-Up is still happening, with lots of wonderful events and activities taking place.

We will be back again on Thursday evening at 6:30pm at Botany Town Centre. Come along and see us!

Interested in joining our Bollywood classes or finding out more?

Email: [email protected]

24/09/2026

Tomorrow at 11am, we will be at Botany Town Centre as part of the Pop-Up Cultural Festival, presented by Art Out East and T2hi, with Events by Anju.

Our students from the Botany and Onehunga Bollywood dance classes will be presenting short performances and running a fun Bollywood dance workshop.

It is a free, family-friendly event with lots happening throughout the day, including kids' craft activities, entertainment and much more.

Check out Art Out East for the full programme, and come along and say hello if you are around. We would love to see you!

Want to join our Bollywood dance classes? We are now taking enrolments for the next term, starting 15 October through to 4 December.

Get in touch: [email protected]

24/09/2026

WELLPERK FEATURE | Bollywood Dance Classes with Anju Desai 💃

Dance your way to wellbeing this WellFest!

Looking for a fun way to move your body, meet new people and try something different?

Join Anju Desai for a welcoming Bollywood dance fitness session filled with uplifting music, movement and good energy.

As part of East Auckland WellFest, new participants can enjoy a special WellPerks offer of $20 per casual session.

No dance experience needed. Just come along, enjoy the music and have fun!

✨ Next class: Thursday, 24 September
📍 Achal Hot Yoga & Pilates, Botany Town Centre
🎟️ $20 per session for new participants

With September coming to an end, now is a great time to give Bollywood dancing a go.

👉 Find out more and book your spot: https://www.anjudesai.co.nz/

💙 Discover more WellPerks across East Auckland: https://eastaucklandtourism.co.nz/wellfest/

Move your body. Enjoy the music. Connect with others.

23/09/2026

A few places left!

Join us for a warm and interactive Auckland Heritage Festival session exploring Indian heritage through spices, storytelling, sensory experiences and simple wellness practices passed down through generations.

Discover how everyday traditions can bring a little more mindfulness into modern life.

Wednesday 30 September
11am–1pm
Mount Albert Library
84 St Lukes Road, Mount Albert

FREE EVENT

Presented by Anju Desai as part of the Auckland Heritage Festival.
Here is more: https://www.facebook.com/events/3936714209791895

For more information: [email protected]