Arts
News320 Results

City centre beats the blues with City of Colour
Polished and ready to welcome returning Aucklanders, City of Colour brings more than 50 light and art installations to the city centre from 6 to 22 May.

New artist’s impressions show Myers Park metamorphosis
Auckland Council has unveiled the artist’s impressions of a groundbreaking new work of public art set to transform a utilitarian underpass at the northern end of Myers Park into an interactive experience of light and sound.

World-class arts, eats and beats are back on the menu at Elemental AKL
Auckland’s favourite mid-year festival, Elemental AKL returns this July with a sensational season of curated experiences celebrating the unique culture, cuisine, and creativity of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

Journey from utilitarian underpass to ground-breaking art
Auckland Council’s Public Art team and Development Programme Office have worked side by side with artist Graham Tipene (Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei) and his team of talented mana whenua creatives and Warren and Mahoney architects to create an extraordinary artwork; unique in New Zealand, if not the world.

Regional Arts and Culture Grant supports arts sector during challenging times
Regional Arts and Culture Grant funding has been allocated to support Tāmaki Makaurau's arts sector.

Work starts to install Oruama Domain art
A public artwork by sculptor Dave McCracken is being added to Glenfield's Oruama Domain.

Dream comes true as Kākano Art Gallery opens in the heart of Henderson
The opening of Kākano Art Gallery in Henderson Town Centre is a dream come true and a culmination of years of work.

Support for Papakura groups
More than $28,000 in grants have been made to community, sports and arts groups in the Papakura Local Board area.
Events128 Results

Manukau Symphony Orchestra: Scheherazade
Guest conductor New Zealander Tianyi Lu will return for the 2022 season.

Creative Talks: Matthew Diesch
Matthew will talk about intimacy coordination and how it is used in the arts.

Music for Inspiration
Music to soothe the mind and the soul sung by NZ Three Tenors in this perfect setting.

The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Bezuidenhout's Mozart
New Zealand composer Gemma Peacocke's new work for the APO.

The Princess Bride in Concert
Experience one of the most beloved films of all time as never before with the power of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.

Unwrap the Music: Bernstein's Symphonic Dances
Graham Abbott follows the musical links which bind the piece together.

North by Northwest
A theatrical event that brilliantly transposes Hitchcock’s famous film to the stage.

The Music is Bond...
A symphonic event celebrating the music of the world’s most famous spy.