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Arts 1 Jul 2024

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.

Matariki 18 Jun 2024

Matariki ki te Manawa delights and enlightens city centre: 20-day DIARY

Biggest city centre celebration of Matariki ever seen.

Community 17 Jun 2024

Whau Pasifika Festival set to amaze and delight once more

The Whau Pasifika Festival is set to light up West Auckland once again with vibrant culture, music and unity from 6-13 July 2024.

City Centre Waterfront 10 Jun 2024

VIDEO: opera soared from the historic Strand Arcade bridges

If you missed Opera in the Strand here's a taste.

Community 7 Jun 2024

Ninety-one groups feeling web-tastic thanks to board funding

Your friendly neighbourhood spiderman and his squad are one of many jumping for joy, thanks to the special kind of heroism work of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Transport 31 May 2024

Seal of approval for Motairehe Road

What was once a bumpy ride has been smoothed by a seal extension on Motairehe Road

Community 31 May 2024

How board funding has helped the community

The impact of Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board funding has been felt by more than 50 community groups and providers, enabling them to thrive and bring about meaningful change.

Environment news 23 May 2024

Funds offered to protect waterways

Applications to Auckland Council’s Regional Waterway Protection Fund open soon.

Events

19 May 2026 - 23 May 2026

Everybody Knows

Laser Kiwi will make you laugh, gasp and maybe even agree on something for once.

06 May 2026 - 27 May 2026

Encore! Librarians at lunchtime

Encore! celebrates how live music brings people together through collective experience.

01 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Auckland Live Celebrates NZ Music Month

A vibrant programme of live music, pop-up performances and free public experiences across Tāmaki...

24 May 2026

Music Repair Café

Our goal is to empower you to care for your instruments and foster a culture of repair. Plus enjo...

14 May 2026 - 27 May 2027

English Conversation Club - Mt Albert

This relaxed and welcoming session is a great opportunity to practice your English communication...

24 Jun 2026 - 23 Jul 2026

Haerenga

Haerenga by noa hāmana (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kura, Ngāti Toa) explores Māori migration and its continua...

05 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2026

Pacific Dance Festival

Pacific Dance Festival returns this June with a powerful celebration of contemporary Pacific iden...

18 Jun 2026

Notes on Tāmaki: WAIWHAI

A performance weaving sound and feeling, summoning spontaneous music that wades between the stran...