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The Symphony Centre - a cultural, economic and social catalyst for midtown
Positioned at the heart of midtown’s changing urbanscape will be a magnificent structure nestled between a station and a square - The Symphony Centre development.
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Waiheke board backs marine protection bill
Protection of the Hauraki Gulf has taken a positive step forward in line with the Waiheke Local Board’s commitment to support the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill as part of its Local Board Agreement.
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Waiheke emergency volunteers get a hand from the board
Waiheke volunteer groups have received a financial boost from the local board to help prepare the island for future emergencies.
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Waimahara ‘sings’ with you in light and sound - a first for public art
Waimahara is the first of its kind; unique to Tāmaki Makaurau and unique in the world. If you sing a special waiata the artwork listens and responds, accompanying you with an awe-inspiring display of light and sound.
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More Matariki highlights for Aotea
Find out what's different about Matariki at Kawa Marae this year.
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Exciting spaces and improved places
Waitematā Local Board shares what they have achieved for (and with) the community.
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Matariki ki te Manawa delights and enlightens city centre: 20-day DIARY
Biggest city centre celebration of Matariki ever seen.
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An Auckland for everyone with authentic and inviting city centre spaces
Check out the top 10 ways to experience this epic downtown space, now with its own storytelling hub
Events
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Taurima
Taurima, the gorgeous crochet-like neon artworks floating above Elliott Street, return for the ci...
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Tūrama
Tūrama, the hugely popular series of large-scale illuminated art installations returns to light u...
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People called Quakers: Celebrating 400 years since the birth of George Fox
This year marks 400 years since the birth of George Fox. View a rare 1694 edition of George Fox’s...
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Grey Lynn Playgroup
The Grey Lynn Playgroup is a great way for your child to learn and to socialise through play.
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Sentinel
Step into an immersive exhibition where art intersects with science.
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Ellen Melville Centre Baby Coffee Group
A place to connect, create new friendships, and share & learn from each other’s experiences on yo...
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Tour of Duty
This exhibition relates to ANZAC commemorations, although Trish's, while referencing war medals,...
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A Different Light: First Photographs of Aotearoa
Explore the wonder of this new technology that changed the way we see ourselves forever.