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Arts 3 Feb 2016

Art spotlight: Nobody Here But Us

Who knew this 3.5-tonne beauty would become such a talking point with inner-city workers?

Arts 19 Jan 2016

Q&A with Rhana Devenport

OurAuckland spoke with Rhana Devenport to find out more about her role as curator for the New Zealand Pavilion at the 57th Venice Biennale.

Cultural 18 Jan 2016

Māori phrase of the week

Practise your te reo Māori each week with a new phrase.

Educational 11 Jan 2016

Auckland Domain

With exotic plants, duck ponds, sports fields, bush walks and Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland Domain is perfect for a winter outing.

Cultural 22 Dec 2015

Cycleway murals celebrate natural heritage

New and upgraded underpasses on the Northwestern Cycleway feature art inspired by the natural heritage and resources of the area.

Arts 18 Dec 2015

Toi Whītiki celebrates Auckland’s unique cultural identity

Toi Whītiki, Auckland Council's new arts plan, weaves the city's creative strands together.

Cultural 7 Dec 2015

Māori phrase of the week

Practise your te reo Māori each week with a new phrase.

14-24 year olds 30 Nov 2015

Council cadets: In pursuit of excellence

Hinewairere Warren stepped straight out of school and into a role in the mayor’s office.

Cultural 30 Nov 2015

Improving Māori economy benefits all

An asset base of $23 billion means Auckland Māori entities and businesses hold over half of the national Māori economy’s asset base.

14-24 year olds 24 Nov 2015

Big ideas take out DigMyIdea

Some big digital ideas stood out from the pack to win the first DigMyIdea Māori Innovation Challenge, announced in Auckland over the weekend of 21 and 22 November.

Cultural 24 Nov 2015

Five Years as a united Auckland: Auckland Conversations educate and inspire

As Auckland strives to become the world’s most liveable city, one key event that continues to educate Aucklanders on topical worldwide city developments is Auckland Conversations.

Community 2 Nov 2015

Five years as a united Auckland – Part 4: Embracing our commitment to Māori

Manager Māori Strategy and Relations Manager, Te Waka Angamua, Johnnie Freeland, talks about the progress Māori and the council have made together over the past five years and some challenges for the future.

Arts 2 Nov 2015

Spotlight on our local board neighbourhoods – Henderson-Massey

The orchards, wineries and a passion for being eco-friendly are just...

Community 30 Oct 2015

Auckland celebrates World Cities Day

The way cities around the world are planned and designed will shape the future habitation of the world.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Construction starts on Birkenhead's new destination

Kaipātiki Local Board is pleased to announce the start of construction for Kaimataara o Wai Manawa, an exciting new destination destined for the heart of Birkenhead.

Cultural 21 Oct 2015

Into the River author Ted Dawe discusses censorship

Ted Dawe, author of Into the River, speaks about his experiences following the recent decision to place an interim restriction on the book.