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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.

Community 14 Mar 2019

Voyage the stars with Auckland Libraries this Matariki

Explore over 100 free events, activities and workshops at libraries across the region this Matariki.

Libraries 20 Feb 2019

December Book List – Top Kids’ Books

Entertain the kids through the holidays with our top 10 children’s books list.

Community 4 Feb 2019

Volcano erupts on bridge in emotional Waitangi narrative

Dramatic symbolism and sound are cued to dance in lights across the Auckland Harbour Bridge for four more nights at 9pm until 7 February.

Dogs 1 Feb 2019

Adorable adoptables from Auckland animal shelters

Meet some of the adorable animals in Auckland’s animal shelters looking for their forever homes.

Arts 29 Jan 2019

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.

Educational 20 Dec 2018

10 tips for raising rock-star readers

Check out these top tips to get your kids reading.

Arts 12 Dec 2018

Auckland 2019: what’s on, what’s new and what you need to do!

The event lineup for Auckland in 2019 has something for everyone.

Community 3 Dec 2018

Summer stunners

Auckland comes alive when we flock to parks, beaches, pools, playgrounds and walking and cycle tracks – plus the many festivals and free events.

Libraries 26 Nov 2018

Summer sorted with Auckland Libraries

Stuck for ideas these holidays? Auckland Libraries has your summer sorted.

Educational 12 Sep 2018

Māori Language Week with Auckland Libraries

Discover the events taking place at your local library for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.

Community 11 Sep 2018

Auckland Transport becomes Rainbow Tick accredited

AT has been acknowledged for providing an inclusive environment for LGBTQIA+ staff.

Heritage 28 Aug 2018

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

Community 23 Aug 2018

Celebrating Auckland – funding for regional events

Auckland Council’s Community Development and Safety Committee has approved $408,000 in funding for regional events.

Arts 22 Aug 2018

Auckland marks 125 years of women’s suffrage

Join events and activities for all ages to mark this historic moment.