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Signing of Deed of Acknowledgement marks milestone for Waitākere Ranges
More than 17 years since the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Act 2008 was passed, a significant new agreement was signed between Te Kawerau ā Maki, Auckland Council and the Crown.
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori: Auckland Council proudly presents Waiata "Take Whenua"
This year, Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori celebrates 50 years since the inaugural Māori Language Week in 1975.
Auckland Central City Library celebrates Pasifika heritage with Lupe I Vao Ese exhibition
Visitors will find a beautiful ode to measina (taonga/treasure) at the upcoming free exhibition Lupe I Vao Ese.
Neon art, an interactive game and live performances celebrate te reo Māori in city centre
“The call was made in September 1972 for the recognition and revitalisation of te reo Māori.”
At the heart of the Pacific: Auckland’s starring role in Chief of War
The Chief of War television show ties Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland back to the Pacific Islands with its vibrant cast members and set locations.
Two-kilometre Matariki light trail dazzles the city centre
Experience this modern form of Matariki splendour, encouraging connection and reflection.
From Maunga to Moana: Where to greet the Matariki Stars
It’s time once again to turn your face to the north-eastern skies and search for the constellation known as Matariki.
Matariki Festival inspires the region
Matariki Festival is inspiring generations across the Auckland region.
Reading Warrior, empowering minds, inspiring young publishers
Reading Warrior is igniting a passion for reading and publishers in young people, offering uplifting stories from Aotearoa NZ and the Pacific, and encouraging them to become storytellers themselves.
Marae initiatives supported at Auckland Council
Auckland Council has recently allocated funding from its 2024/2025 Cultural Initiatives Fund to seven marae development projects.
Te Maharatanga o Ngā Wai / Remembering our waters
Te Maharatanga o Nga Wai, is the name of a recently completed public space situated on the corner of Sale Street and Wellesley Street.
Pocket art guide updated with 10 new artworks showcasing toi Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau
‘Te Paparahi Toi Māori’ the Auckland Art Walk guide relaunches in 2025 with new public Māori artwork to see.
Waitangi Day festivities in Tāmaki Makaurau
Free, family-friendly events full of tasty kai, great music and enriching kōrero to commemorate our national holiday!
The magic of cinema: Dementia friendly film screenings to be trialled in Auckland
Auckland Council and the Age-Friendly Auckland Implementation Rōpū have secured funding to trial three dementia-friendly film screenings in the new year.
Young Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei ringatoi (artist) reawakens Auckland’s sense of place to the Waihorotiu Stream
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland Council) and Watercare are enabling a budding ringatoi to creatively express the stories of place through street art in the central Tāmaki (Auckland) city centre.
'Ka Tū Te Mana o Waihorotiu'
Stories behind the artwork displayed on the hoardings of three new wastewater upgrade construction sites in Auckland's centre city.
