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Community 29 Jan 2020

Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival to showcase Māori business

With huge musical talent and incredible storytelling taking the limelight in the lead up to Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival, it can be easy to miss what else makes up a unique festival experience.

Arts 8 Nov 2019

Personal triumphs inspire artists at Studio One Toi Tū

Announcing the 2019/2020 Studio One Toi Tū Creative Studio Residents.

Arts 21 Oct 2019

Auckland amps up for record-breaking summer

Regional Facilities Auckland is anticipating events hosted at its venues will generate an estimated $53 million in visitor spend this summer – eclipsing all previous records.

Arts 9 Oct 2019

Step into heritage with our city public art trail

Discover Auckland's artistic heritage with our free art trail.

Arts 24 Sep 2019

Regional Arts and Culture grants programme supports Toi Whītiki

Auckland Council’s Community Development and Safety Committee approves Regional Arts and Culture funding.

Arts 16 Sep 2019

Stars shine at the Stand Up Stand Out Finals

Auckland's youth shone brightly as they took the stage at the Stand Up Stand Out finals on Saturday 14 September.

Arts 10 Sep 2019

David Lange Memorial gifted to Auckland

The David Lange Memorial Trust is gifting the David Lange Memorial to the people of Auckland, to be held in Auckland Council’s public art collection.

Arts 30 Aug 2019

Watch: Behind the scenes with Auckland Libraries’ heritage team

Deep in the heart of Auckland’s Central City Library is a little-known treasure trove of valuable letters, photographs, and yes, books.

Arts 30 Aug 2019

SUSO uncovers Auckland’s top young talent

More than a thousand emerging musicians and dancers converged on Ōtara Music Arts Centre this August to test themselves at heats and semi-finals.

Arts 22 Aug 2019

A place to paint – celebrating Colin McCahon

This August, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki marks the centenary of the birth of Colin McCahon with a unique consideration of his relationship with the city.

Arts 13 Aug 2019

Culturally inspired woven designs to feature on Fashion Week catwalk

Māori culture, history and sustainability intertwine as two of NZ's renowned Māori designers present collections during New Zealand Fashion Week.

Music 12 Aug 2019

Students compete for talent show glory

More than 1000 secondary school students from across Auckland will compete in Auckland Council's Stand Up Stand Out youth music and dance competition.

14-24 year olds 5 Aug 2019

Helping children’s creativity shine

The Creative Communities Scheme is calling for applications for 2019/2020. The funding round closes on 30 August 2019.

Arts 31 Jul 2019

Spotlight on sustainability during NZ Fashion Week

This year’s New Zealand Fashion Week and Fashion Weekend showcase sustainability, diversity and creativity with a variety of activities designed to please the most style-savvy Aucklanders.

Heritage 27 Jun 2019

Elder statesman of Auckland heritage retires

Heritage hero George Farrant is retiring after 37 years as principal heritage advisor at Auckland Council.

14-24 year olds 19 Jun 2019

Enter Auckland’s premier school music and dance competition

Don’t miss your chance to compete in Stand Up Stand Out – one of Auckland’s biggest performing arts contests.