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Art meets science: let’s make rainbows
Now our children can make rainbows when the sun shines, thanks to the creativity of artists and scientists working together.
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Auckland Art Gallery to launch collaboration with fashion designer Karen Walker
Toi o Tāmaki is partnering on a range of accessories inspired by pioneering artist Frances Hodgkins.
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The Brontë Sisters in Auckland
A long way from the wild moors of Yorkshire, discover the Brontë Sisters' first published work.
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Discover over 200 fascinating heritage stories at Auckland Heritage Festival 2018
Celebrate the people and cultures that have made Tāmaki Makaurau the diverse city it is today
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Auckland marks 125 years of women’s suffrage
Join events and activities for all ages to mark this historic moment.
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13 ways to spend a rainy day in Auckland
Here are 13 ideas for fun things to do in Auckland that (mostly) don't involve being outside in the rain.
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Art exhibitions to see this month
Discover your artistic side and check out the exhibitions running at arts centres and galleries region wide.
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Have you visited MOTAT?
The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) is New Zealand’s largest transport and technology museum.
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Zoo Tales: A slice of Africa this Easter
Auckland Zoo’s new African savannah opens on Good Friday 25 March.
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Miniature worlds created out west
2016 Auckland Council Regional Parks Artist in Residence Kate Parker will explore sculpture and storytelling near Anawhata in the Waitakere Ranges.
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Searching for Gottfried Lindauer portraits
It is estimated there are more than 100 original paintings by the prolific 19th-century portraitist yet to be discovered.
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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.
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Auckland Domain
With exotic plants, duck ponds, sports fields, bush walks and Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland Domain is perfect for a winter outing.
ATEED: Correction to media report
A recent media report has included inaccurate references to Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED)’s budget.
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Auckland Museum continues to wow
Auckland Museum has recently published its annual report, which shows increased visitor numbers for 2014/2015.
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Interview - Photographic Librarian Keith Giles
OurAuckland spoke to Photographic Collections Librarian Keith Giles.