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Educational 3 Feb 2020

New look planned for Franklin library

Changes are planned for Franklin: The Centre to add a new community meeting and increased office space for local board staff.

Community 30 Jan 2020

Registrations now open for Diversity Festival performers and stallholders

A true picture of south Auckland will be on display when diverse communities come together to celebrate at Diversity Festival.

Community 29 Jan 2020

New playground for Maungawhau in time for summer

The popular children’s playground on Normanby Road at the foot of Maungawhau / Mt Eden is getting a makeover! A brand new adventure park will be in place by mid-December, in time for school holidays.

Arts 29 Jan 2020

Sculptor of the week - James Wright

James Wright's sculpture Ratiti Mya is on display at the Auckland Botanic Gardens this summer.

Arts 29 Jan 2020

Sculptor of the week - Bing Dawe

Christchurch-based sculptor Bing Dawe is exhibiting at Sculpture in the Gardens until 6 March 2016.

Parks / Outdoors 29 Jan 2020

Amaranthus at the Wintergarden

Amaranthus Autumn Palette is on magnificent display at the Wintergarden.

Arts 29 Jan 2020

Sculptor of the Week - Bev Goodwin

Auckland-based artist Bev Goodwin drew inspiration from buoys bobbing on the sea in Sicily, Crete and Greece to create her Sculpture in the Gardens exhibit.

Arts 29 Jan 2020

Sculptor of the week – Jamie Pickernell

Rotorua-based artist Jamie Pickernell has won the McConnell Family Supreme Award for his Sculpture Keep, which is on display now at Sculpture in the Gardens.

Events

23 Aug 2024

Handcrafted Personalised Japanese Tea Bowls

In this workshop, Richard will guide you in crafting handmade bowls using traditional Japanese po...

24 Aug 2024

“What’s your story?” A Life Writing Workshop with Jane Bissell

Come and join this free workshop and pen your first chapter with us!

24 Aug 2024

Bong Konnection

Calling all Bangla Rock lovers in Auckland!

24 Aug 2024

Getting the best from Ancestry Family History Library Edition

This free 1-hour workshop presented by NZ Society of Genealogists is designed to introduce one of...

24 Aug 2024

Kūmara Tāpapa with Kelly Francis, Whenua Warrior

Learn how to grow kūmara from tipu, and how to save kūmara for seed. Hear about the the ways Māor...

24 Aug 2024

Mixing Media Workshop with Rachael Burke

This fun, relaxed and engaging one day workshop takes you on a dynamic and playful journey into t...

24 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 2024

Portraiture in Reverse

Learn how to curate independent elements and cohesive colour schemes while developing brushwork t...

18 May 2024 - 24 Aug 2024

Death Cafe

Death Café is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death and help peopl...