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Arts 14 May 2025

The art world pays respects to celebrated artist Fred Graham

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland Council) is joining the art world in paying its respects to Fred Graham (Ngaati Koroki Kahukura), ONZM, Art Foundation Icon.

Community 14 May 2025

Plaque honours local environment hero

A local environmental star has been recognised with a commemorative plaque.  

Community 12 May 2025

Point Chevalier library open date pushed out to October 2025

Point Chevalier’s new modular library has a revised opening date of October 2025. 

Parks / Outdoors 8 May 2025

Love letters to Waiata Reserve

Find out more about Ōrākei Local Board members' latest park pick.

Community 8 May 2025

Manurewa grants boost for community initiatives 

Sports clubs, arts organisations and community groups are among the latest recipients of grant funding from Manurewa Local Board.  

Development 8 May 2025

Northcote: a shining example of smart growth 

Inside a decade, Northcote has become a residential community that exemplifies smart growth, in line with Auckland Council’s long-term vision for Tāmaki Makaurau.

Plans / Projects 7 May 2025

East Coast Bays Community Centre upgrade gets the go-ahead

The design for an extensive upgrade of the community centre has got the green light from the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Environment 7 May 2025

Casting the net on coastal challenges

When they aren't the decision-maker on local issues, your board advocates for positive outcomes.

Events

21 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025

Natanahira Pona – Solo Exhibition

This exhibition aligns with Matariki themes of remembrance and renewal, offering the public a fre...

21 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025

Ngā Hua o Te Ara – Raranga Weaving Exhibition, curated by Louise Davis

This exhibition reflects the unity and renewal central to Matariki, offering a free opportunity f...

21 Jun 2025 - 02 Aug 2025

Matariki Sacred Waters

An exhibition by Jimmy James Kouratoras in the Steel Gallery at Franklin Arts Centre.

22 Jun 2025

Mozart Piano Concerto in D minor & C.P.E.Bach Magnificat

The concert is conducted by Bach Musica NZ's Music & Artistic Director, Rita Paczian.

22 Jun 2025

Picture perfect

Learn new techniques and improve your photography skills.

22 Jun 2025 - 27 Jun 2025

Karangahape Māori Art Hīkoi

A FREE guided tour, with Māori tour guide Grayson Goffe.

22 Jun 2025 - 27 Jun 2025

Matariki Māori Art Hīkoi

Prepare to be amazed at the celebration of light, form, scale, and life that has been developed f...

22 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025

Waitawa Regional Park - Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.