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Cultural 12 Jun 2020

Tō tātou tuakiri Māori: Celebrating Māori identity

In June, we’re celebrating and participating in Auckland’s thriving Māori identity.

Cultural 12 Jun 2020

What's in a name?

A movement is underway to reflect the true richness of our heritage in the names of our parks and public spaces.

Community 12 Jun 2020

A kōrero on community health and kindness

In the neighbourhoods of Manukau and Wiri, one of Panuku’s key moves is to develop the Wiri neighbourhood into a healthy and resilient community for both people and places.

Community 11 Jun 2020

Matariki Festival: Sky's the limit

Auckland's Matariki Festival is a chance to experience something new.

Cultural 11 Jun 2020

Stars come out to play for Matariki Festival 2019

Matariki Festival 2019 starts on 22 June and runs until 14 July in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Theatre / Performance 11 Jun 2020

Matariki Festival Diary: Music and Performance

Check out the Matariki Festival 2019 programme, with events running throughout Auckland until 14 July.

Cultural 11 Jun 2020

Matariki Festival Diary: Highlights

We've picked out some of the highlights coming up in Matariki Festival 2019.

14-24 year olds 11 Jun 2020

Matariki Festival Diary: Light

Check out this selection of special, light themed events taking place during Matariki Festival 2019.

Food / Drink 12 Mar 2020

Taste food from around the world at Auckland International Cultural Festival

Auckland International Cultural Festival on Sunday 5 April promises a mouth-watering array of food and drink from around the world.

Community 9 Mar 2020

New exhibition challenges perceptions of the Pacific

Discover the people and stories of the Saltwater Realm at Waitui Ātea: Saltwater Realm.

Cultural 25 Feb 2020

Pasifika Festival back at Western Springs

Pasifika Festival will feature 11 Pacific communities showcasing their unique culture on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March.

Community 21 Feb 2020

Events in Auckland pick up the PACE!

The council's Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee allocates Regional Events Funding

Community 21 Feb 2020

Community Development Grants support Auckland’s thriving communities

Auckland Council's Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee allocates Regional Community Development Funding.

Food / Drink 29 Jan 2020

Auckland draws record visitor numbers this summer

A record number of visitors flocked to Auckland this summer with more than 824,000 international arrivals into the region.

Community 29 Jan 2020

Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival to showcase Māori business

With huge musical talent and incredible storytelling taking the limelight in the lead up to Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival, it can be easy to miss what else makes up a unique festival experience.

Community 29 Nov 2019

Picnics, popstars and pōhutukawa at Music in Parks

Summer 2020 brings the biggest-ever Music in Parks series.