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Cultural 28 Jun 2019

Applications open for Diwali performers and stallholders

The hunt is now on for stallholders and performers for Auckland Diwali Festival on 12 and 13 October.

Akl Paths 17 Jun 2019

Explore Auckland's Māori identity with AklPaths

Visit AklPaths to find walks throughout Auckland that will help you to discover our area's thriving Māori identity.

Sports / Leisure 4 Jun 2019

Get together and #SnapAKL this February to win

Take part in an Auckland scavenger hunt for your chance to win our grand prize.

Community 30 May 2019

The Māori economy shows the path to prosperity

Fostering success in the Māori economy helps improve outcomes right across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community 28 May 2019

Measuring the Māori economy

Māori enterprise is worth nearly $40 billion, and growing faster than the overall economy, according to recent estimates.

Cultural 28 May 2019

Kanoa Lloyd on getting back to her roots

Visiting a wharenui in an American museum inspired The Project presenter Kanoa Lloyd to reconnect with Tokomaru Bay.

Community 3 May 2019

Auckland - is it the best place for Pasifika to live?

A recent debate provided a forum to discuss issues of importance to Pacific communities, including housing, civic participation and belonging.

Arts 1 Apr 2019

Artists selected for regional park residency

Two artists have been selected for the Artist in Residence programme to produce artwork inspired by Whatipū.

Arts 14 Mar 2019

Impressive Matariki Festival line-up to light up your winter

Matariki Festival returns with an exciting line-up of more than 100 events region-wide from 30 June to 22 July.

Arts 14 Mar 2019

Discover the stars of Matariki and how to spot them!

The rise of the Matariki star cluster is an important time in the Māori calendar as it signifies the Māori New Year.

Community 14 Mar 2019

Voyage the stars with Auckland Libraries this Matariki

Explore over 100 free events, activities and workshops at libraries across the region this Matariki.

Cultural 14 Mar 2019

Read this month: Top Ten Matariki books

Stuck for reading inspiration? Check out our monthly list of top picks from Auckland Libraries’ collections, hand-selected by our own librarians.

Food / Drink 14 Mar 2019

Polyfest takes lead on healthy living

South Auckland’s hugely popular Polyfest is encouraging attendees to make healthier food and beverage choices.

Cultural 11 Mar 2019

Learning from tikanga Māori

Auckland Council's Mana Whenua Kaitiaki Forum has put forward a holistic view of how water is managed.

Cultural 7 Mar 2019

Te Matatini kapa roopu celebrated

Kapa haka successes marked with pōwhiri.

Arts 11 Feb 2019

Creative Communities Scheme funding available for Auckland art projects

The current funding round supporting emerging and established Auckland artists is closing later this month.