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Arts 14 May 2025

The art world pays respects to celebrated artist Fred Graham

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland Council) is joining the art world in paying its respects to Fred Graham (Ngaati Koroki Kahukura), ONZM, Art Foundation Icon.

City Centre Waterfront 5 May 2025

Discover midtown's hidden art gems

See some exciting and mysterious art that you might never have noticed before.

Arts 1 May 2025

Te Wheke-a-Muturangi floats on Tāmaki Makaurau waters for first time

Celebrated artwork signals a packed season of the arts in city centre.

Arts 29 Apr 2025

NZ Music Month takes to the streets

Music and the arts continue to be a beacon of light in the regeneration of Auckland’s midtown, and that leading role is ever-present this NZ Music Month across the city centre.

Council news 23 Apr 2025

Artist plans seascape series at Auckland regional park

An established writer with an affinity for the ocean is thrilled to have the opportunity to live at the idyllic seaside Barr Cottage in Huia, as Auckland Council’s regional parks’ artist in residence for 2025. 

Community 15 Apr 2025

Learn Korowai techniques in Ōtāhuhu

Tōia Library: Te Pātaka Kōrero o Ōtāhuhu (Ōtāhuhu Library) is offering free Māori Art workshops every Wednesdays for the community to experience the rich art of Harakeke weaving.

Community 14 Apr 2025

History within reach for seniors thanks to Local Board support

Local elders are reconnecting with their history through special trips to the Auckland Museum, thanks to support from the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local boards.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Te Punga taonga: A tribute to Te Maanukanuka o Hoturoa

Dawn broke, Te Punga was revealed. The sculpture, crafted from basalt rock excavated during the Watercare Central Interceptor tunnel project, was transformed by Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua artist Pāora Puru and sculptor Chris van Doren.

Events109 Results

15 May 2025 - 05 Jun 2025

Homebound - An exhibition by Artist Amrit Kaur

HomeBound is a love letter to the quiet constancy of home-familiar, yet touched by time.

12 May 2025 - 21 Jun 2025

Kotahitanga: Ō Wairoa Marae in the Tainui Garden of Memories

In this exhibition, the history and purpose of Ō Wairoa Marae in the Tainui Garden of Memories is...

28 Apr 2025 - 26 May 2025

Silent skies wool innovation workshops

Free classes with celebrated Fashion Designer Liz Mitchell learning crafts with wool.

28 Apr 2025 - 02 Jun 2025

Throw and pinch

Through demonstrations and hands-on learning, you'll have fun experimenting with clay and discove...

07 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2025

Meditative Art Program

Let your creativity flow in a calm and supportive environment.

03 Apr 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

Botanical Art Worldwide 2025

Discover the Botanic Gardens art show!

19 Feb 2025 - 02 Aug 2025

Other Worlds: an exhibition by Auckland Council Libraries

Enjoy seeing early editions of your favourite works and be inspired to find your next read.

17 Feb 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

Chinese stories and performance class

This is a mandarin programme.