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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.

Beaches 29 Jan 2020

New dog rules for Point Chevalier Beach

New dog access rules for Point Chevalier Beach aim to balance the needs of all users of the beach.

Community 29 Jan 2020

Sherwood Reserve playground opens in stages

The first stage of the playground's forest-theme makeover is complete.

Community 29 Jan 2020

New Onehunga shared path now open

Moving around Onehunga just got a lot easier with Onehunga’s new cycle network, which is now officially open.

Events

24 Feb 2024 - 23 Nov 2024

Chinese Shared Reading

Come along to connect with other participants and share your thoughts over a cup of coffee/tea in...

27 Jan 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Poetry Club

Light refreshments are provided, and attendees are welcome to bring along snacks to share with th...

29 Sep 2024

Auckland's Founding 1840: A Neglected Story

Learn how dependent were the earliest Aucklanders on Māori goodwill.

29 Sep 2024

Chris Priestley and The Unsung Heroes

Join Chris Priestley & The Unsung Heroes for tales of shipwrecks, pirates, and gold rushes in Aot...

29 Sep 2024

Early Auckland Dance Music When Orchestras Ruled

In addition to music from 'greats' such as Joplin and Gershwin, the programme includes long forgo...

29 Sep 2024

Exploring Sacred Spaces: The Dawoodi Bohra Vajihi Markaz

Explore Vajihi Markaz with a guided tour and learn about the Dawoodi Bohra community. All welcome!

29 Sep 2024 - 08 Oct 2024

Symonds Street Cemetery Tour

Join a free 2-hour tour of Symonds Street Cemetery, Auckland’s oldest burial ground with 15,000 g...

29 Sep 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

Rangitoto Island bach museum open day

Ferry to Rangitoto Island to see 34 historic baches from the 1920s and 30s, enjoy tea, and hear t...