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Community 16 Feb 2018

Winner of the #myaklsummer competition

Congratulations to our winner and make sure to check out some of our fantastic entries!

Arts 26 Jan 2018

Meet Olivia Haddon, Māori design specialist

Olivia Haddon works with mana whenua to incorporate Māori design thinking into all of the council’s work.

Arts 14 Dec 2017

Six Auckland literary sites to explore

Some of New Zealand’s greatest writers have lived in the Auckland region, including literary luminaries like Janet Frame, Hone Tuwhare, Frank Sargeson and Riemke Esling.

Arts 1 Dec 2017

Top creative talent take up residency at Studio One Toi Tū

Studio One Toi Tū has announced the five recipients of their 2017/2018 Creative Studio Residency.

Arts 26 Oct 2017

Internationally acclaimed artist brings Justice to Freyberg Place

If you’ve taken a stroll through Freyberg Place recently you might have spotted the scales of Justice on the O’Connell Street façade of the new look Ellen Melville Centre.

Cultural 13 Oct 2017

Art brokers bringing Franklin creatives together

An arts brokering initiative has been opening up opportunities for Franklin artists.

Heritage 13 Oct 2017

QuizAKL! What's your 1900s Auckland personality?

If you'd lived in Auckland during the 1900s, what job would you have done? Take our quiz and find out!

Arts 12 Oct 2017

Art projects win design awards

Two art projects supported by Auckland Council and Waitematā Local Board have won prizes at the national Best Design Awards.

Events141 Results

14 Feb 2026 - 09 May 2026

Art Series in Chinese

Designed for art lovers, newcomers, and curious minds alike, these sessions offer insight into ho...

15 Mar 2026

Beyond the Frame | Tour of Pop to Present

Join writer Elizabeth Freeman for an intimate guided tour of Pop to Present: American Art from th...

15 Mar 2026

Colin McCahon’s Numbers and Stations: A convergence in the 1970s

In this talk, Peter Simpson, a leading authority on Colin McCahon, provides an informative contex...

20 Mar 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Handmade Jewellery

Explore fundamental jewellery-making techniques while developing their own personal style.

21 Mar 2026

Culture of Clay at Te Toi Uku

Express your cultural heritage through designs inspired by your ancestry, traditions, or personal...

21 Mar 2026

Dancing in Parks

Dancing in Parks returns in 2026 with a vibrant, one-day celebration of movement, music, and comm...

21 Mar 2026

Emily Karaka in conversation with Chelsea Winstanley

Join artist Emily Karaka in conversation with filmmaker Chelsea Winstanley as they discuss Emily’...

21 Mar 2026

Fun in the Philippines

Following the storytelling session, take part in a crown and headdress craft workshop