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Three ways to experience different cultures in Auckland
Check out these great ways to experience Auckland's incredible cultural diversity across the region.
Cultural festival returns to celebrate Auckland’s diversity
Auckland Council’s World of Cultures returns this month to celebrate the incredible cultural diversity of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Multicultural celebrations are on again - Diversity Festival is back
One of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic festivals is back. After a three-year break, Diversity Festival returns on Saturday 4 March to Hayman Park in Manukau.
Tāmaki Makaurau prepares to host the ‘Olympics’ of kapa haka, Te Matatini Festival
From 22 February 2023, Tāmaki Makaurau will come alive with vibrant sights and sounds of the biggest kapa haka event in the Māori calendar, Te Matatini.
South's local boards unite on Māori journey
Auckland's five southern boards have come together to gain a better understanding of issues facing Māori within their areas.
‘Renewal of life’: Auckland’s Diwali Festival is back
The Auckland Diwali Festival returns to Aotea Square and Queen Street on 8-9 October so get your friends and whānau along to celebrate this special event.
Supporting our vibrant arts and culture sector
Auckland Council’s Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee has approved 28 applications for grants totalling $422,546 through round one of the 2022/2023 Regional Arts and Culture grants programme.
Manurewa kapa haka group to travel to Italy
A group of young Manurewa residents have been awarded local board funding to help them travel to Italy for a cultural festival.
Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau
Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland Council) is participating in the celebrations of the Māori language and wants to encourage all Aucklanders to join in.
Music helps te reo thrive in Tāmaki Makaurau
Te reo champion Stacey Morrison celebrates embracing Māori language through music and waiata in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Tuia rangatahi go to the top
Tuia rangatahi have met with the Mayor, Councillors and senior managers.
Matariki – It’s Written in the Stars!
Manurewa seniors gather for Matariki
Manurewa Seniors Network members gathered recently to acknowledge Matariki.
Auckland’s city centre reaches for the stars
As Matariki rises above the horizon in the north-eastern skies of Tāmaki Makaurau, the whāriki / welcome mat at Te Komititanga will be laid out and Matariki ki te Manawa - Matariki at the heart – will begin.
Heritage shelter repurposed to promote te taiao
The Tāmaki Makaurau Mana Whenua Forum and Auckland Council are partnering together to give a Category B heritage shelter a new purpose through promoting te taiao (the natural environment) and providing environmental education.
