/rss/events/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 EST Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:33:32 EST en Umbraco http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/auckland-festival-of-photography/ Auckland Festival of Photography is NZ's premium international photographic festival, providing a diverse and inclusive platform, for the exchange of ideas, artistic expression, and engagement with photography and visual culture. The 2026 programme... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:28:57 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/nga-whetu-o-te-tau-hou-the-stars-of-the-new-year/ In this immersive planetarium experience, you’ll journey through the night sky to explore the Matariki star cluster and its importance in Aotearoa and te ao Māori. Discover the rich pūrākau (stories), science and traditions connected to each of the nine... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:44:29 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/diy-sei-and-pale-fuiono/ Celebrate Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa through arts and crafts, where we'll create sei and pale fuiono! All are welcome! Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:17:21 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/book-group-parnell/ Do you love talking about the books you've read and hearing about new books others have enjoyed? Book Group meetings for great conversation and recommendations. Everyone is welcome and no bookings are required.  Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:57:48 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/meditation-group/ Join us for a peaceful and grounding meditation session led by Haresh Manglani, an experienced Alternative Healer and Mentor for Personal Growth. Beginners and all ages welcome! Haresh will guide you through a meditation designed to bring harmony and... Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:42:08 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/digital-drop-in-ranui/ Need digital help? Every Wednesday (excluding school holidays) we offer digital help to support digital literacy. You are welcome to use our public computers or bring your own device in. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:53:51 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/photography-exhibition-heritage-in-the-city/ From the picturesque Keeper’s Cottage at Albert Park to hidden details at Britomart, come and enjoy an exhibition of photographs by Blair Hastings - featuring historic heritage buildings and places around central Auckland. A great opportunity to learn... Fri, 29 May 2026 12:58:48 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/wriggle-and-rhyme-ranui/ Wriggle and Rhyme sessions foster early literacy skills, promoting active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged 2 years and under. Wed, 27 May 2026 14:09:36 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/plant-more-natives/ Join a regionwide movement this June and help to grow the city’s ngahere by planting a free native seedling at home! Through Auckland Council’s Plant More Natives campaign, community nurseries across Tāmaki Makaurau will be giving away thousands of native... Wed, 27 May 2026 10:52:17 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/ta-siapo-as-a-living-practice-workshop/ This two-day workshop will introduce you to the traditional art practice of siapo-making as a living practice. Through talanoa, we will explore the history of siapo in Sāmoa, its cultural significance and the ways it continues to be reimagined today. You... Mon, 25 May 2026 11:23:31 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/board-game-night-manukau/ Game night at the library! A relaxed weekly evening of board games, good company and a bit of friendly competition. From quick games to strategy favourites, there’s something for everyone - whether you’re a regular gamer or just curious to try something... Mon, 25 May 2026 11:02:52 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/learn-to-ride-classes-for-adults/ Auckland Transport is offering a series of adults learn to ride courses. Beginner classes for those who have never ridden a bike before and on the road classes for those looking at cycling more and driving less. Mon, 25 May 2026 09:38:10 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/kids-learn-to-ride/ Learning to ride a bike is one of those big childhood milestones and being part of that experience as a parent or caregiver is a thrill. Whether they're starting on a balance bike or making the transition to pedals, this course will teach kids aged 2–13... Mon, 25 May 2026 09:37:09 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/bike-maintenance-courses/ Our Bike maintenance course shows you what each part of a bike is and how it works. Learn what you need to do to maintain it so that you stay safe and get the most life out of your bicycle. Mon, 25 May 2026 09:36:44 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/various-artists-all-the-forest-stands-with-you/ all the forest stands with you traces the entangled relationalities between the human and the more-than-human world. The exhibition brings together artists whose practices connect to a place where whenua, water, air and ancestral presence are not easily... Mon, 25 May 2026 09:15:40 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/playfight/ Playfight by Julia Grogan Under their tree, three 15 year-old girls - Keira, Zainab and Lucy - wrestle with sex, shame and growing up at different paces. It starts with a game and a dead possum. It ends with someone getting hurt. Fast, funny, and... Fri, 22 May 2026 07:52:42 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/a-man-for-all-seasons/ Tudor England, the 1530s. The court of King Henry VIII hums with intrigue and quiet menace. Power shifts behind closed doors. Alliances are made and unmade in an instant. In this world, ambition is currency and a single misstep can have catastrophic... Tue, 19 May 2026 09:35:25 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/the-golden-triangle-3-artists/ Featuring: Abigail Aroha Jensen Nadia Marychurch Robyn Stewart The base of the triangle goes from Kirikiriroa to Matakana Island and, in turn, these points are drawn upward, towards Waiuku. We find each of these artists at one of these cardinal... Mon, 18 May 2026 11:17:09 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/samoan-language-week-afio-mai-glenfield/ Talofa lava! Join us for a vibrant celebration of Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa (Samoan Language Week). We’re bringing the spirit of the islands to the library with a night full of culture, community and connection. Event highlights: Special guest speaker:... Thu, 14 May 2026 15:37:23 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/english-conversation-club-mt-albert/ Join us for our free weekly English Conversation Club at Mt Albert Library. This relaxed and welcoming session is a great opportunity to practice your English communication skills, build confidence and connect with others in the community. Whether you are... Wed, 13 May 2026 15:08:51 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/wriggle-and-rhyme-mt-albert/ Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged two years and under. Join us for a free fun session that uses resources and music to support the development of your baby or... Wed, 13 May 2026 13:53:19 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/motat-after-dark/ Step into MOTAT After Dark for three nights of after-hours fun, glowing entertainment and outdoor activities. Enjoy torchlight tours, live beats by Māori HiFi, delicious eats from Food Truck Collective and rarely seen collection treasures on... Tue, 12 May 2026 12:06:38 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/listen-up/ Listen up! showcases some of the different ways people have enjoyed music - from sheet music to iPods - through material held in Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections. The display celebrates the history of Auckland Libraries’ music collection and its... Mon, 11 May 2026 14:49:29 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/movement-therapy-for-mamas-and-bubbas/ We are thrilled to have Rewa Fowles facilitating these sessions. Through ‘Movement Therapy for Mamas and Bubbas’ Rewa desires to cultivate a space where mamas and their children are welcome to unapologetically be themselves through creative movement. A... Fri, 08 May 2026 10:31:07 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/creating-charismatic-characters/ Meet Auckland authors Megan Nicol Reed and Gavin Strawhan to hear how they build rich, believable characters. In 'Creating Charismatic Characters', they will explain how they develop characters with flaws, why those characters sometimes act badly and how... Fri, 08 May 2026 08:48:22 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/vocal-lessons/ This 6-8 week one-on-one singing programme is designed to build strong foundations and help you feel more confident in your voice. The one-on-one format means each session can be tailored to you, allowing space to address your individual questions,... Wed, 06 May 2026 15:19:57 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/korean-english-rhyme-time/ Join us at Glenfield Library for music, rhymes, stories and movements. Wed, 06 May 2026 08:46:34 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/samoan-storytime-glenfield/ Join us at Glenfield Library for songs, movement and Pacific stories. Tue, 05 May 2026 15:48:45 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/auckland-festival-of-photography-outdoor-exhibitions/ Auckland Festival of Photography 2026 presents a suite of outdoor exhibitions in response to the theme this year, Movement [Kori], including:  An exclusive suite of works from Taiwan by Shen Chao-Liang, Taipei based award winning artist. Mayumi... Mon, 04 May 2026 11:10:37 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/inside-the-garden-drawing-and-painting-from-nature/ Join Verity Kindleysides on an exploration of Te Hau Kapua’s natural environment, inspired by her exhibition at DEPOT 3 Vic Road, which studies the three-maunga island chain of the Devonport peninsula linked by jewel-like gardens.  Students will... Fri, 01 May 2026 07:52:04 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/the-blue-dome/ This exhibition presents new work by Iranian born, Tāmaki Makaurau based artist Selina Ershadi. Working with film, sound and text developed during recent trips to Tehran and in Tāmaki Makaurau, she explores the politics of recording personal stories.... Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:07:05 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/boys-club/ We’re launching a new library hangout space for our rangatahi tāne! Looking for somewhere to chill after school? Drop in, grab some snacks, and spend time with others in a laid-back, supportive environment. There’ll be space for games, activities, and... Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:06:30 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/crafternoon-children/ Join the Helensville Library team to learn new skills and practice existing ones. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:39:46 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/crafternoon-adults/ Bring along a portable craft project and join fellow crafters for a chance to socialise and share. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:37:57 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/guided-tour-of-forever-tomorrow-chinese-art-now/ Join one of our expert Gallery Guides for a tour of Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now. This exhibition presents fresh takes on traditional Chinese crafts, playful robotic sculptures and meditative digital landscapes. Forever Tomorrow reveals the... Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:04:38 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/encore-artboards/ Enjoy this small glimpse of the taonga held within Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, available to explore via Kura Heritage Collections Online.  These photographs show a range of musical moments in Tāmaki Makaurau. From a school music festival... Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:28:08 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/encore/ Encore! celebrates how live music brings people together through collective experience. The exhibition looks at ways connection happens through live music: being emotionally moved by a performance, connections between those on stage and those in the... Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:52:53 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/mandarin-story-time/ Mandarin story time is a warm and engaging programme for children aged under five. Sessions are delivered in Mandarin, featuring stories, songs and rhymes that encourage early language learning and cultural understanding. All age kids, parents and... Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:43:37 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/letters-home/ This exhibition explores the quiet, intimate act of writing letters to the people we love. Sitting down with a pen in hand, we express what we often struggle to say aloud; how much we miss someone, when we hope to see them again or simply how life is... Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:51:33 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/fono-fitness/ Get moving with Fono Fitness!  Join us for our free Fono Fitness classes, where everyone is welcome to exercise in a fun and supportive environment! These low-impact exercise classes are designed for all ages and fitness levels, making it easy for... Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:25:09 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/gaps-of-silence/ Gaps of Silence moves through the liminal spaces between reverence and forgetting, tracing the presence of the old gods of Oceania and the echoes left by colonisation's silencing. These works listen to what lingers in the hush between worship and erasure,... Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:38:47 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/tofa-mamao/ Tōfā Mamao explores the intricate landscape of diaspora grief, focusing on how Samoans in Aotearoa navigate loss within a modern urban context. The work examines the tension between demanding cultural traditions, which often consume the immediate period... Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:25:04 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/siva-mo-lou-soifua-manuia-workshop/ This workshop offers a nurturing journey into Siva Samoa, where movement supports wellbeing. Participants explore foundational Siva Samoa steps and their cultural meanings — gestures that honour connections to land, ocean, sky, ancestry, and community.... Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:09:42 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/mamalu-workshop/ This workshop centres the malu, the Samoan female tattoo, as a living archive of cultural knowledge and ancestral presence. Through discussion, drawing, writing, and embodied practice, participants will explore how Indigenous knowledge is encoded in the... Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:08:27 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/balloon-dog/ Would you open your door to a stranger? When a five year old girl befriends a lonely migrant worker her family unravels; opening them up to face uncomfortable truths about themselves… and the world beyond their front gate. 1800s Calcutta becomes 21C... Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:55:37 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/teen-artwork/ In a fully equipped art studio including professional grade materials, students work progressively to develop their own visual language. Experienced artist and tutor, Tanja, supports students and encourages research and exploration into art history,... Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:53:19 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/realistic-drawing-portrait-oil-painting-class/ Unleash your artistic potential as we delve into traditional drawing techniques. From outlines and shading to texture and perspective, we'll capture the likeness of reference photographs. Join us to refine your skills, unlock new horizons, and create... Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:26:37 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/01/wonderful-world-of-tiger-worms-workshop-for-kids/ A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau. Children will meet tiger worms and learn how they turn food scraps into fertiliser. This playful session includes hands-on activities and wiggly worm fun. It suits children aged 3–9 years. Each... Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:15:53 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/01/microgreens-workshop-for-kids/ A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers. Children will learn why reducing food waste matters and how to grow microgreens at home. Each child will make a take-home growing kit using recycled materials. This workshop suits... Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:13:19 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/samoan-language-week-storytime/ 30 minute themed sessions featuring stories, rhymes, singing and dancing. A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:52:01 EST