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Arts 6 Jun 2018

Aucklanders value the arts, research shows

Research shows participation in the arts is at the highest level recorded in Auckland.

Arts 23 Apr 2018

New star iwi to light up Matariki Festival

Tāmaki Makaurau will look west to Te Kawerau a Maki as the iwi takes on the hosting of this year’s Matariki Festival.

Arts 12 Apr 2018

Major events coming to Auckland from July

Diverse range of cultural, lifestyle and sporting events to be funded.

Arts 26 Mar 2018

Meet the Studio One Toi Tū resident Dance Plant Collective

We go backstage with award-winning dance artists Dance Plant Collective.

Parks / Outdoors 22 Mar 2018

Artist in residence: Sites and sounds

Jude Robertson will be the 2018 Auckland regional parks artist in residence.

Arts 13 Mar 2018

Meet the Studio One Toi Tū resident artist Jack Tilson

We go behind the kiln with ceramic artist Jack Tilson.

14-24 year olds 8 Mar 2018

Under 30? Get cheap tickets to the APO

Get $10 tickets to over 20 of the APO's mainstage concerts throughout the year.

Arts 7 Mar 2018

Art exhibitions to see this month

Discover your artistic side and check out the exhibitions running at arts centres and galleries region wide.

Community 16 Feb 2018

Winner of the #myaklsummer competition

Congratulations to our winner and make sure to check out some of our fantastic entries!

Arts 26 Jan 2018

Meet Olivia Haddon, Māori design specialist

Olivia Haddon works with mana whenua to incorporate Māori design thinking into all of the council’s work.

Arts 14 Dec 2017

Six Auckland literary sites to explore

Some of New Zealand’s greatest writers have lived in the Auckland region, including literary luminaries like Janet Frame, Hone Tuwhare, Frank Sargeson and Riemke Esling.

Heritage 13 Oct 2017

QuizAKL! What's your 1900s Auckland personality?

If you'd lived in Auckland during the 1900s, what job would you have done? Take our quiz and find out!

Arts 13 Sep 2017

Whakapau tangata – People of the North Hokianga

Hokianga is a captivating story of memories, reflections and living histories, delicately woven together from the heritage collections held in Auckland Libraries.

Libraries 31 Jul 2017

Auckland Libraries celebrate the zine scene

July is International Zine Month – what better time to check out Auckland Libraries' collection of more than 1000 titles.

Arts 14 Jul 2017

Explore your Auckland

Did you know that Auckland is full of great things to do? There are adventures for kids of all ages – from parks and playgrounds, to pools, leisure centres and libraries, all run or looked after by Auckland Council.

Arts 4 Jul 2017

Making venues accessible to everyone

Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA) enriches life in Auckland by engaging people in the arts, environment, sport and events. It prides itself on being accessible to everyone.