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Arts 9 Oct 2020

Ports of Auckland launches The Lightship

The Lightship, a new site for contemporary art, has launched at Ports of Auckland. The large-scale digital light wall on Quay Street provides Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland with a unique place for public art to be enjoyed.

Arts 28 Sep 2020

Rainbow Machine wins prestigious award

Rainbow Machine, the Auckland Council-commissioned artwork, has won a globally significant design award.

Arts 23 Sep 2020

Auckland Heritage Festival – coming up in week one

Uncover the secrets and stories of Tāmaki Makaurau with multiple events - in person and online - coming to the region from 26 September to 11 October.

Heritage 22 Sep 2020

Auckland Heritage Festival whispers city's secrets

Auckland Heritage Festival brings multiple events - in person and online - to the region from 26 September to 11 October 2020.

Arts 7 Sep 2020

Franklin Arts Festival beats the odds

The Franklin Arts Festival has beaten COVID-19 by adopting an online format alongside a "pop-up" exhibition at Franklin: The Centre.

Arts 21 Aug 2020

SUSO 2020 re-shaped to keep the dream alive

Stand Up Stand Out has moved quickly to re-shape its format, aiming to help keep the music dream alive for the city’s young music talent.

Arts 18 Aug 2020

Art meets ecology in unique Tāmaki Estuary initiative

Entries are open for one of New Zealand’s only contemporary art prizes with ecology at its core: The Estuary Art and Ecology Prize.

Community 10 Aug 2020

Upper Harbour's 'Travelling Apple Cart' collects local stories

A project designed to engage and share the stories of people living in the fast-changing Upper Harbour Local Board area has captured many local stories since launching in 2019.

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04 Jan 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Sinhala and Sri Lankan culture

Fun, interactive sessions introduce traditions, history, and Sinhala basics.

27 Jan 2026 - 17 Mar 2026

Portrait Drawing 101

Learn how to see the head in shapes and planes for doing portrait paintings and drawings.

27 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

Drop in print studio

Come along and work independently in our printmaking studio

27 Jan 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Shared Reading Group

Join us as we explore a short story and a poem together, pausing for discussion over a cup of tea.

28 Jan 2026 - 18 Mar 2026

Life Drawing 101

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

28 Jan 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Caffeine and Craft

Come along to be part of a crafting group.

29 Jan 2026

Lotions and potions workshop for teens

Join the ReCreators to make your own natural products using simple, sustainable ingredients, incl...

29 Jan 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

From the Author's mouth

Engage in discussions over tea and coffee, in a welcoming space for everyone to join.