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Fred Graham work a tribute to home town
Celebrated artist Fred Graham has unveiled Waiuku - a sculpture honouring the west Franklin town and community.
Explore Pacific ties at this year’s Auckland Heritage Festival
Auckland Council invites all Aucklanders to explore Pacific ties at the upcoming Auckland Heritage Festival, which runs from 28 September to 13 October, with the theme of Moana Oceania.
Five ways to beat the winter blues
It might be dark and dreary outside, but these mood-boosting activities can help you beat the blues this winter.
Ancient boulders hold contemporary objects in new public artwork in upper Federal Street
Residents of Federal Street (south) are enjoying a new artwork Lost & Found, with eight large boulders carved by Joe Sheehan supporting a feeling of community.
Rainy day activities to keep the kids entertained
When the weather outside is frightful, there are plenty of delightful indoor activities around Tāmaki Makaurau for the whole family to participate in.
$1 million boost for Tāmaki Makaurau arts and culture
44 arts groups and artists will receive support throughout the year ahead to help them deliver a smorgasbord of creative events and activities across Tāmaki Makaurau.
Kate van der Drift announced as Auckland Council’s 2024 Artist in Residence
Auckland Council has selected Kate van der Drift as the 2024 Artist in Residence, she will take up her residency in Waitawa Regional Park later this year.
Art, but make it public
Let’s hear it for public art! It tells stories about our history and connection to the land and ignites our sense of wonder.
Embrace a beginner’s mindset and learn new skills for free
Acquiring new skills is a great workout for our brains, as it improves our well-being and often provides opportunities to connect with others.
Explore outdoor art trails
Public art in Auckland city celebrates the creativity of local artists and the diversity of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Myers Park opens first stage of new artwork - unique in New Zealand, if not the world
This summer, Aucklanders and visitors who step into Myers Park will discover something deeply meaningful and magical.
Holding Ground sculpture exhibition opens at Auckland Botanic Gardens
Auckland Council invites all to visit Holding Ground - an impressive indoor sculpture display featuring the works of 47 talented New Zealand artists!
Tessa Harris helps shape public spaces in Tāmaki Makaurau with her art
From Karangahape Road to Te Wānanga on Quay Street, Tessa Harris (Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki) walks around Auckland and sees an increasing amount of her own art and that of fellow Māori artists embedded in the city’s architecture and prominent places.
Auckland Council marks 130 years of Women’s Suffrage
On 19 September 1893, New Zealand made history by becoming the first self-governing country to grant women the right to vote in parliamentary elections.
Auckland Council reveals new public art installations
Auckland Council unveils the first production of artwork funded from Auckland Council’s Public Art Regional budget since 2020.