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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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$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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ngā Tamariki o Matariki: The Children of Matariki - July School Holidays at Manukau Library
Join us these school holidays for a series of community events.
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Avondale Library - July School Holiday Programme: Ngā Tamariki o Matariki
Kia ora koutou, join our fun and free school holiday activities this July at Avondale Library!
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Stargazer Trail
We have a whole constellation of celestial bodies twinkling around the Estate just waiting to be...
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Glen Eden Library Matariki School Holiday Programme
Join us for one of these exciting events.
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Spotlight on Sculpture and Matariki 2024
Spotlight on Sculpture and Matariki 2024 is being held for the month of July in all the downstair...
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18th Annual Estuary Art and Ecology Awards
Explore the ecological value of this vital waterway and encourage action against its pollution.
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The Walters Prize 2024
The Walters Prize is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most prestigious contemporary art award.
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ZARAHN TŪWHARETOA SOUTHON
The paintings and drawings of whanau and friends in this exhibition explore traditional technique...