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Arts 6 Jun 2018

Aucklanders value the arts, research shows

Research shows participation in the arts is at the highest level recorded in Auckland.

Free 23 May 2018

Read this month: Top 10 Music Books List

Stuck for reading inspiration?

14-24 year olds 8 Mar 2018

Under 30? Get cheap tickets to the APO

Get $10 tickets to over 20 of the APO's mainstage concerts throughout the year.

Music 1 Dec 2017

Auckland venues gear up for record-breaking summer

Auckland's stadium venues are gearing up for a busy summer ahead.

Music 2 Nov 2017

Onto the stage and into the spotlight

Whip out your guitar, belt out that tune and rock those moves – Auckland has been designated a UNESCO Creative City of Music.

Sports / Leisure 14 Jun 2017

Funding Auckland’s favourite things

Most people know that rates help pay for the council to collect rubbish, maintain roads and look after our parks. But did you know that rates also help fund many other things that make Auckland a great place to live?

Music 23 Mar 2017

Auckland Council disappointed in George in the Park behaviour

The council is extremely disappointed to see and hear about the poor behaviour from a number of the attendees at George in the Park, says Events Manager David Burt.

Music 23 Nov 2016

Adele the cherry on top for Auckland's concert line-up

The announcement that Adele will perform at Mt Smart Stadium in March will round out an impressive line-up of international concerts set to boost Auckland’s economy.

Arts 5 Feb 2016

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra set to move into Town Hall

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) plans to move into the Auckland Town Hall.

Beaches 17 Nov 2015

Auckland scorecard up 19 per cent

Aucklanders are enjoying better public transport, higher incomes, are better educated and have cleaner beaches.