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World of Cultures is here
Craving a cultural experience that normally requires getting on a plane?
Journey of Te Tiriti o Waitangi 180 years ago in lights
Aucklanders can reflect and learn about Tāmaki Makaurau’s part in the Treaty of Waitangi story as the region honours 180 years since the first historic signing this Waitangi Day.
Te Ahi Kōmau brings indigenous kai to the forefront
The inaugural Te Ahi Kōmau - Food, Fire, Festival set South Auckland alight over two-nights with soulful waiata and smokey and juicy indigenous kai bringing traditional Māori and Polynesian culture to the forefront at Papatūānuku Kōkiri Marae.
Colours of renewal light up landmarks for Diwali Festival
Landmarks across the region will be bathed in light in celebration of Auckland Diwali Festival.
Auckland Diwali Festival to light up region
Auckland Diwali Festival is set to light up communities across Auckland from 27 October to 14 November, with more than 100 activities and experiences taking place at numerous local venues across the region.
Auckland Heritage Festival embraces our journeys
Celebrations of Auckland’s rich and vibrant heritage will abound in October with events across the region.
Auckland Heritage Festival whispers city's secrets
Auckland Heritage Festival brings multiple events - in person and online - to the region from 26 September to 11 October 2020.
Ko te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau e tautoko ana i Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Māori Language Week kicks off on Monday 14 September with events and activities for everyone.
Groundbreaking Māori Outcomes framework gets committee approval
Last month, the Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee approved Kia Ora Tāmaki Makaurau – the council group’s performance measurement framework for Māori Outcomes.
Revised Auckland Diwali Festival offers more ways to enjoy this age-old Indian celebration
Aucklanders will have more ways to celebrate Diwali this year, with the Auckland Diwali Festival set to be held at multiple locations across the Auckland region from 27 October to 14 November.
Community funding not forgotten
Auckland Council's Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee allocates community funding.
Multicultural fāle wins architecture award
Te Auaunga Awa – Multicultural Fāle and Outdoor Classroom was the winning entry in the Small Project Architecture category of the 2020 NZIA Auckland Architecture Awards announced this week.
Music stars join five SUSO hubs
Auckland Council enables leading lights from music industry to support young talent.
Share your cuisine, crafts and talent at Auckland Diwali Festival
The hunt is on for stallholders and performers for this year's Diwali Festival, taking place on 31 October and 1 November.
Libraries reach out to support kaumātua Māori
During lockdown, a group of Māori specialist staff from Auckland Council Libraries identified an opportunity to establish a service to engage with kaumātua Māori in these unprecedented times.
Auckland events scene stacked for spring and summer
Auckland is gearing up for a spring season of major events, a prelude to a stacked summer schedule as the region looks forward to 2021 – the region’s largest planned year of major events.
