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.
Zoo Tales: A slice of Africa this Easter
Auckland Zoo’s new African savannah opens on Good Friday 25 March.
Sculptor of the Week – Llew Summers
Llew Summer’s sculpture, To the End of Love, is a return to his first universal theme as an artist – man and woman together.
Sculptor of the Week – Natalie Guy
Natalie’s Guy sculpture Karesansui makes a unique contribution to the Auckland Botanic Gardens, a celebration of the South Pacific garden.
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.
Sculptor of the Week - Bev Goodwin
Auckland-based artist Bev Goodwin drew inspiration from buoys bobbing on the sea in Sicily, Crete and Greece to create her Sculpture in the Gardens exhibit.
ATEED: Correction to media report
A recent media report has included inaccurate references to Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED)’s budget.
Sculptor of the week – Jamie Pickernell
Rotorua-based artist Jamie Pickernell has won the McConnell Family Supreme Award for his Sculpture Keep, which is on display now at Sculpture in the Gardens.
Spotlight on our neighbourhoods – Papakura
From its thriving town centre, historic Hawkins Theatre and art galleries, to the rural area of Karaka, which is famous for its thoroughbred industry, Papakura has a perfect mix of town and country.
Auckland Museum continues to wow
Auckland Museum has recently published its annual report, which shows increased visitor numbers for 2014/2015.