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Arts 27 Jul 2016

The story behind a well-known sculpture

Watch a video about the history of 'Opened Stone', which once stood outside the city's art gallery.

Arts 22 Jul 2016

Auckland’s virtual reality evolution

Enter the ‘virtual reality evolution’. It’s here, it’s growing and it’s going to be powerful.

Arts 19 Jul 2016

Searching for Gottfried Lindauer portraits

It is estimated there are more than 100 original paintings by the prolific 19th-century portraitist yet to be discovered.

Community 18 Jul 2016

The eyes of the god, Tāwhirimātea

In celebration of Matariki Festival 2016 Auckland Libraries has created a short video that tells the story of the dawning of the Māori new year. This story is one version of many different interpretations of Matariki.

Community 13 Jul 2016

Council integrating arts and culture into everyday life

For the first time since council amalgamation, a wide snapshot across the council family is capturing the range of arts and culture activity from its many departments and council controlled organisations.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

Celebrating cultural identity with visual artist, Peata Larkin

Peata Larkin is referencing traditional Māori motifs to create innovative and sought after paintings that celebrate our unique identity.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

A new look arts centre for Howick

On 11 June, Howick’s Uxbridge Arts Centre reopened after a year long redevelopment, realising the community’s vision for a fit for purpose arts and culture facility.

Heritage 11 Jul 2016

Seeking new stories of the old west

The Waitākere Ranges Local Board is seeking original research for a new heritage conference focused on West Auckland’s history, called New Stories of the Old West.

Events115 Results

10 Jun 2023

Creative Market at Nathan Homestead Pukepuke

Join us in celebrating and supporting our local creatives as you shop for unique pieces lovingly made for you to enjoy.

10 Jun 2023

Exhibition Closing: Papakura Now

Meet the talented artist's Jun Angeles, Keciano and Zena Nisha, and enjoy delicious kai.

10 May 2023 - 22 Dec 2023

Let's Get Crafty at Pakuranga Library

Come along for a fun craft session.

05 Nov 2022 - 31 Dec 2023

Weekend Craft

Come and join us for all day craft making at Whangaparāoa Library!

11 Jun 2023

Pacific Dance OnScreen

Come with friends and whānau to enjoy a selection of films in one place and be swept up in the rhythms of the Pacific Dance Festival.

04 Jun 2023 - 25 Jun 2023

Make Days at the Maritime

Master the art of miniatures and make a magical maritime diorama in a matchbox.

01 Jun 2023 - 31 Jul 2023

Resistance - Ans Westra

Ans Westra pioneered documentary photography and was one of the first women to work in this area in Aotearoa.

30 Apr 2023 - 11 Jun 2023

Weekend Wheel Workout

Join Humphrey to learn about clay, how to throw bowls and cylinders on the wheel, and how to trim, decorate and glaze your work.