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Arts 29 Jan 2020

Sculptor of the week – Jamie Pickernell

Rotorua-based artist Jamie Pickernell has won the McConnell Family Supreme Award for his Sculpture Keep, which is on display now at Sculpture in the Gardens.

Arts 29 Jan 2020

Sculptor of the Week – Llew Summers

Llew Summer’s sculpture, To the End of Love, is a return to his first universal theme as an artist – man and woman together.

Food / Drink 29 Jan 2020

Auckland draws record visitor numbers this summer

A record number of visitors flocked to Auckland this summer with more than 824,000 international arrivals into the region.

Community 29 Jan 2020

Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival to showcase Māori business

With huge musical talent and incredible storytelling taking the limelight in the lead up to Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival, it can be easy to miss what else makes up a unique festival experience.

Community 28 Jan 2020

Manurewa exhibition calls for peace and tolerance

A Manurewa artist details the suffering of Assyrian people in a Nathan Homestead exhibition.

Arts 28 Jan 2020

Film-makers discover Franklin

Waiuku's Waitangi Falls were transformed for a couple of days as a Japanese film crew used the area to make a TV ad.

City Rail Link 18 Dec 2019

CRL station designs wow international judges

Iwi narratives at the heart of CRL stations have been celebrated in Amsterdam on the world’s biggest architecture stage.

City Centre Waterfront 13 Dec 2019

Karangahape Road mural reflects strong community spirit

A 60 long metre mural called te pikinga au te maunga Karangahape, was officially unveiled and blessed on Thursday 5 December.

Events99 Results

05 Feb 2025 - 09 Apr 2025

Sketch & play with watercolour

Learn how to make your colour sing.

05 Feb 2025 - 09 Apr 2025

Wednesday acrylics

Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the world of acrylics!

06 Feb 2025

Waitangi ki Manukau 2025

Gather at Manukau’s Barry Curtis Park this Waitangi Day for a fantastic whānau-friendly day out.

08 Feb 2025

Pride temporary tattoo workshop | HB pencil

You can draw what ‘pride’ means or looks like to you then turn it into a fun temporary tattoo.

09 Feb 2025

Theytriarchy?

Join James for their brief but heartwarming ode to the beautiful contradictions.

13 Feb 2025 - 03 Apr 2025

Abstract adventures

Enjoy a weekly morning of painting and self-expression in the comfort of James’ fun, engaging tea...

15 Feb 2025

Wonderfood, Culture and Art Festival

Join the fun with traditional games designed for kids and families!

18 Feb 2025 - 25 Mar 2025

Introduction to experimental printmaking

Create a body of work using a variety of printmaking techniques, including monoprint, collagraph,...