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Lunar New Year infuses city centre with Auckland’s unique Asian flavour
From 26 January to 22 February, feel uplifted by the colours, sounds, tastes and beats of Asia.
Memorial planned for unmarked graves
Widespread consultation will take place before a memorial to the unmarked graves in Pukekohe Cemetery is put in place.
Retro arcade machines meet art in the latest interactive exhibition at Studio One - Toi Tū
Retro arcade machines are transformed into art installations at Studio One - Toi Tū, Auckland Council’s community art facility in Ponsonby, this month.
Explore Pacific ties at this year’s Auckland Heritage Festival
Auckland Council invites all Aucklanders to explore Pacific ties at the upcoming Auckland Heritage Festival, which runs from 28 September to 13 October, with the theme of Moana Oceania.
Supporting our senior citizens
We highlight some of the many services available for senior citizens across Auckland, from digital literacy lessons to weekly tai chi classes and more.
Auckland Central City Library announces uplifting new exhibition
Auckland Central City Library is thrilled to announce an uplifting new exhibition Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu ahead of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.
Forum welcomes Manukau Harbour stand
Auckland Council's move to put in place a strategy for improving outcomes for the Manukau Harbour have been welcomed by the Manukau Harbour Forum.
Māori ward referendums burden ratepayers and undermine councils
Important discussions are again taking place centred around Māori wards – and the question of whether Āotearoa councils need specific processes in place to ensure Māori have a voice in regional decision-making.
Taste of Franklin food gala sells out
More than 100 guests joined the Kitchen Project’s Kai Franklin Chef's Table dinner.
25 years of celebrating diversity and unity: World of Cultures marks milestone anniversary
Auckland Council’s World of Cultures returns for 2024 to showcase the incredible diversity of Tāmaki Makaurau and celebrates the 25th anniversary of CultureFest, a pillar event of World of Cultures.
Waterfront market celebrates Pacific culture and talent
The inaugural Moana Oceania Mākete will bring a taste of Pasifika culture to the waterfront.
2023’s Auckland Heritage Festival reminds us of the times we took a stand
The theme of this year’s Auckland Heritage Festival, which runs from 23 September - 8 October, is Peace, Love and Protest.
Immersive cultural and environmental education space on the waterfront opens to the public
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council have partnered to deliver Te Wharekura, a project which celebrates the cultural richness of Te Waitematā, and aims to inspire its protection.
Loss of Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua kaumaatua George Flavell will be deeply felt
Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua kaumaatua George Flavell has passed away.
Aucklanders share their Matariki celebrations
Matariki Festival ki Tāmaki Makaurau is on its way, so get amongst the action happening in your community and take the time to reflect, celebrate and look to the future.
Three ways to experience different cultures in Auckland
Check out these great ways to experience Auckland's incredible cultural diversity across the region.
