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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 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.

Cultural 31 Jul 2019

Future Auckland – Integrating Māori design

Johnson Witehira, co-founder of Indigenous Design & Innovation Aotearoa, speaks to OurAuckland about the importance of integrating Māori design into Auckland’s environment.

Community 25 Jul 2019

Councillors vote to increase Regional Historic Heritage Grants Fund

Members of Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee were today unanimous in their support to increase the councils Regional Historic Heritage Fund, voting to increase the fund from the current $84,000 fund to an amount of up to $500,...

Community 2 Jul 2019

Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel stresses importance of diversity and inclusion

Community Development and Safety Committee co-hosts meeting with the council's Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel.

Cultural 28 Jun 2019

Download the June edition of OurAuckland

The June issue of OurAuckland lands in letterboxes, transport hubs and libraries from 28 May.

Cultural 28 Jun 2019

Applications open for Diwali performers and stallholders

The hunt is now on for stallholders and performers for Auckland Diwali Festival on 12 and 13 October.

Akl Paths 17 Jun 2019

Explore Auckland's Māori identity with AklPaths

Visit AklPaths to find walks throughout Auckland that will help you to discover our area's thriving Māori identity.

Community 30 May 2019

The Māori economy shows the path to prosperity

Fostering success in the Māori economy helps improve outcomes right across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community 28 May 2019

Measuring the Māori economy

Māori enterprise is worth nearly $40 billion, and growing faster than the overall economy, according to recent estimates.

Cultural 28 May 2019

Kanoa Lloyd on getting back to her roots

Visiting a wharenui in an American museum inspired The Project presenter Kanoa Lloyd to reconnect with Tokomaru Bay.

Community 3 May 2019

Auckland - is it the best place for Pasifika to live?

A recent debate provided a forum to discuss issues of importance to Pacific communities, including housing, civic participation and belonging.

Arts 14 Mar 2019

Impressive Matariki Festival line-up to light up your winter

Matariki Festival returns with an exciting line-up of more than 100 events region-wide from 30 June to 22 July.

Arts 14 Mar 2019

Discover the stars of Matariki and how to spot them!

The rise of the Matariki star cluster is an important time in the Māori calendar as it signifies the Māori New Year.