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Heritage 22 Sep 2020

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.

Kids / Family 21 Sep 2020

Bringing the spring bounce to your holidays with Goosechase

Auckland is my Playground, the popular mission-based challenge on the Goosechase app returns for the holidays.

Cultural 6 Jul 2020

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.

Playgrounds 6 Jul 2020

10 Auckland playgrounds you won't want to miss

Where in Auckland can you find a rocket, volcano, pyramid, tree hut or real-life snakes and ladders?

Community 24 Jun 2020

Volunteer and take climate action today

Auckland Council partners with many groups and organisations across Tāmaki Makaurau that offer volunteer opportunities to support climate change action.

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 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.

Educational 11 Jun 2020

Matariki Diary: Community Centres

As we head into the final week of Matariki Festival 2019, check out these great events near you.

Arts 11 Jun 2020

Matariki Festival Diary: Art

Explore a selection of visual art events taking place during Matariki Festival 2019.

Kids / Family 11 Jun 2020

Matariki Festival Diary: Food

Check out this selection of events boasting delicious kai taking place during Matariki Festival 2019.

Arts 11 Jun 2020

Matariki Festival Diary: Kids

Check out the best events for kids in Matariki Festival 2019.

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.

Libraries 10 Jun 2020

Aucklanders flock back to libraries to borrow over half a million items

Since re-opening, customers eager to refresh their reading material after lockdown have kept library staff busy restocking shelves.

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.

City Centre Waterfront 26 Feb 2020

March OurAuckland magazine out now

The March issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online, delivered to homes across the region and available in cafes and transport hubs across Auckland.