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Community 4 Feb 2019

Volcano erupts on bridge in emotional Waitangi narrative

Dramatic symbolism and sound are cued to dance in lights across the Auckland Harbour Bridge for four more nights at 9pm until 7 February.

Arts 12 Dec 2018

Auckland 2019: what’s on, what’s new and what you need to do!

The event lineup for Auckland in 2019 has something for everyone.

Community 30 Nov 2018

Show us some art, Auckland!

Use #PublicArtAKL to share photos of your favourite art this summer.

14-24 year olds 22 Nov 2018

Read this month: Top Teen Book List

Hear from young people around the world about their journeys, struggles and victories.

Arts 8 Nov 2018

Auckland Council supports the arts and culture sector

Auckland’s arts and culture sector receives funding from the Community Development and Safety Committee.

Cultural 26 Oct 2018

Protecting our maunga

Tāmaki Makaurau’s maunga are glimpses back in time.

Heritage 24 Oct 2018

Council releases discussion document on cultural heritage sector

Auckland Council releases cultural heritage sector review discussion document examining funding and governance arrangements for Auckland's five major cultural heritage institutions.

Heritage 9 Oct 2018

What historical Aucklander is your personality most like?

Take the quiz and find your match among Auckland's historical figures.

Educational 3 Oct 2018

Read this month: top NZ women’s heritage books

Stuck for reading inspiration? Check out these ten books about women from our history.

Libraries 28 Sep 2018

Read this month: top Pacific kids books

Check out our top picks for kids from Auckland Libraries’ collections, hand-selected by our librarians.

Heritage 19 Sep 2018

Tuesday with Marianne Smith-Caughey

Discover the story of one of NZ's great businesswomen and philanthropists Marianne Smith-Caughey.

Cultural 12 Sep 2018

Committee supports Māori names across Tāmaki Makaurau

The Environment and Community Committee has endorsed the Māori naming of parks and places across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Heritage 28 Aug 2018

Discover over 200 fascinating heritage stories at Auckland Heritage Festival 2018

Celebrate the people and cultures that have made Tāmaki Makaurau the diverse city it is today

Community 23 Aug 2018

Celebrating Auckland – funding for regional events

Auckland Council’s Community Development and Safety Committee has approved $408,000 in funding for regional events.

Cultural 27 Jul 2018

Māori leadership programme leaves lasting impression on international students

International students based in Auckland have had the opportunity to spend a day with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.

Libraries 26 Jul 2018

200-year-old Māori drawings undergoing conservation

The drawings will be heading to an exhibition at the Royal Academy in London.