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Community 19 Jun 2019

Beachland Community Hall kitchen benefits locals

A new kitchen at the Beachlands Community Hall, provided by an anonymous donor, is being put to good use.

Arts 19 Jun 2019

Boy Walking arrives in Potters Park

A new 5.6-metre-high hyper-realist sculpture brings youthful optimism to Auckland.

Playgrounds 18 Jun 2019

Pop-up junk playground a huge success in Albert-Eden

More than 270 children attended a free pop-up playground event coordinated by the Creative Kids Collective.

Have your say 18 Jun 2019

Have your say on sculpture designs for Moana Reserve

Local artists have created five designs for a sculpture planned for Moana Reserve in Ōrewa.

Cultural 18 Jun 2019

Franklin Local Board adopts Māori Responsiveness Action Plan

The plan reinforces the board’s commitment to developing high-level relationships between the board and mana whenua.

Transport 17 Jun 2019

Improving pedestrian safety in Puketāpapa

Puketāpapa Local Board is making streets in its area safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

Community 17 Jun 2019

Pacific wardens on the way for Whau

Whau Local Board and Avondale Police are welcoming the launch of a new initiative that will provide a safe and reassuring presence in the Whau area.

Environment 16 Jun 2019

Helping out in the Hunuas

We're celebrating the contributions of volunteers this National Volunteer Week (16-22 June 2019).

Events

25 Jul 2024 - 22 Aug 2024

Niu Gold Mountain (2024)

An experience shared by Asian and Pasifika immigrants to Aotearoa.

25 Jul 2024 - 22 Aug 2024

QUEENS

Employing a distinctive theatrical visual approach, crafted to mirror the bees' unique universe.

24 Jul 2024 - 03 Aug 2024

Our Own Little Mess

Our Own Little Mess is a genre-bending live performance and bespoke digital audio experience that...

15 Jul 2024 - 26 Aug 2024

Call For Exhibition Proposals 2025

Auckland Council is calling for proposals from creatives to show your work across Franklin Arts C...

14 Jul 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Waitawa Regional Park Planting Day

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

07 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024

Make Days at the Maritime Museum

Drop into the Maritime Museum on selected dates and take home a free, whānau-friendly craft.

06 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024

Spotlight on Sculpture and Matariki 2024

Spotlight on Sculpture and Matariki 2024 is being held for the month of July in all the downstair...

06 Jul 2024 - 20 Oct 2024

The Walters Prize 2024

The Walters Prize is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most prestigious contemporary art award.