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Arts 1 Jul 2024

Waimahara ‘sings’ with you in light and sound - a first for public art

Waimahara is the first of its kind; unique to Tāmaki Makaurau and unique in the world. If you sing a special waiata the artwork listens and responds, accompanying you with an awe-inspiring display of light and sound.

Arts 25 Jun 2024

‘Love Panmure’ mural by Gary Silipa overlooking Lagoon Drive in Panmure

Eke Panuku Development Auckland has been working with local artist Gary Silipa to develop a new mural for Panmure.

City Centre Waterfront 30 Apr 2024

Ancient boulders hold contemporary objects in new public artwork in upper Federal Street

Residents of Federal Street (south) are enjoying a new artwork Lost & Found, with eight large boulders carved by Joe Sheehan supporting a feeling of community.

Arts 24 Apr 2024

Rainy day activities to keep the kids entertained

When the weather outside is frightful, there are plenty of delightful indoor activities around Tāmaki Makaurau for the whole family to participate in.

Council news 18 Apr 2024

$1 million boost for Tāmaki Makaurau arts and culture

44 arts groups and artists will receive support throughout the year ahead to help them deliver a smorgasbord of creative events and activities across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Cultural 15 Apr 2024

Board seeks guarantee for art space

No Papakura Art Gallery sale will get board approval without guarantees the same level of services can be housed at a new location alongside the library.

Parks / Outdoors 12 Apr 2024

Kate van der Drift announced as Auckland Council’s 2024 Artist in Residence

Auckland Council has selected Kate van der Drift as the 2024 Artist in Residence, she will take up her residency in Waitawa Regional Park later this year.

Community 11 Apr 2024

Saturday night fever at Potters Park

For one afternoon only, on Saturday 13 April, from 12pm Potters Park transforms into a dancefloor for Dancing in Parks.

Events185 Results

13 Feb 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Lego Club - Glen Eden Library

Bring your construction skills and join in the LEGO building fun.

16 Jan 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Textile Tuesday

Bring your own project or just turn up and learn alongside others.

24 Jul 2024 - 02 Aug 2024

Winter Poetry Festival

Come and catch amazing performances by local Tāmaki poets!

24 Jul 2024 - 24 Aug 2024

Drawn In - Kumeu Arts Members Exhibition of Drawing

This collection of drawings will serve to highlight the value of drawing.

24 Jul 2024 - 24 Aug 2024

Get Fired - Kumeu Arts Members Exhibition of Ceramics

Our annual ceramics exhibition highlights the work of the many talented ceramic artists in our co...

24 Jul 2024 - 28 Aug 2024

Throw It Down

Learn how to throw a variety of domestic shapes including cups, bowls and cylinders.

24 Jul 2024 - 11 Sep 2024

Life Drawing 101

Learn how to convey a sense of gesture to give flow and life to the figure and structure to give...

24 Jul 2024 - 25 Sep 2024

Art Safari with Susannah MacDonald

Create with drawing, paint, oil pastels and more and join a fun filled journey.