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Arts 29 Jan 2019

Art meets science: let’s make rainbows

Now our children can make rainbows when the sun shines, thanks to the creativity of artists and scientists working together.

Arts 1 Nov 2018

Auckland Art Gallery to launch collaboration with fashion designer Karen Walker

Toi o Tāmaki is partnering on a range of accessories inspired by pioneering artist Frances Hodgkins.

Educational 17 Oct 2018

The Brontë Sisters in Auckland

A long way from the wild moors of Yorkshire, discover the Brontë Sisters' first published work.

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

Arts 22 Aug 2018

Auckland marks 125 years of women’s suffrage

Join events and activities for all ages to mark this historic moment.

Arts 7 Jun 2018

13 ways to spend a rainy day in Auckland

Here are 13 ideas for fun things to do in Auckland that (mostly) don't involve being outside in the rain.

Arts 7 Mar 2018

Art exhibitions to see this month

Discover your artistic side and check out the exhibitions running at arts centres and galleries region wide.

Exhibition 26 Jul 2017

Have you visited MOTAT?

The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) is New Zealand’s largest transport and technology museum.

Educational 12 Apr 2017

Zoo Tales: A slice of Africa this Easter

Auckland Zoo’s new African savannah opens on Good Friday 25 March.

Arts 7 Nov 2016

Miniature worlds created out west

2016 Auckland Council Regional Parks Artist in Residence Kate Parker will explore sculpture and storytelling near Anawhata in the Waitakere Ranges.

Arts 19 Jul 2016

Searching for Gottfried Lindauer portraits

It is estimated there are more than 100 original paintings by the prolific 19th-century portraitist yet to be discovered.

Arts 19 Jan 2016

Q&A with Rhana Devenport

OurAuckland spoke with Rhana Devenport to find out more about her role as curator for the New Zealand Pavilion at the 57th Venice Biennale.

Educational 11 Jan 2016

Auckland Domain

With exotic plants, duck ponds, sports fields, bush walks and Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland Domain is perfect for a winter outing.

Exhibition 18 Dec 2015

ATEED: Correction to media report

A recent media report has included inaccurate references to Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED)’s budget.

Kids / Family 29 Oct 2015

Auckland Museum continues to wow

Auckland Museum has recently published its annual report, which shows increased visitor numbers for 2014/2015.

Cultural 29 Sep 2015

Interview - Photographic Librarian Keith Giles

OurAuckland spoke to Photographic Collections Librarian Keith Giles.