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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.

Arts 8 Jul 2016

Māori Language Week goes POP

POPPING and piquing public interest on Queens Wharf to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.

Arts 14 Jun 2016

Hearts of the City: Sara Hughes

Like a sun burst, this heart is exploding with everything life has to offer. Sara hopes that its rays will be positive and life affirming to passersby.

Arts 10 Jun 2016

Watch: Hauhake launches Matariki Festival

'Hauhake’ is a rain art work by Janine and Charles Williams. The public unveiling of the work also marked the launch of the programme for Auckland Council’s Matariki Festival 2016.

Arts 7 Jun 2016

Heritage hero honoured

A life spent preserving our historical past.

Kids / Family 27 May 2016

Have you tried the piano stairs?

Aotea Square has been filled with music recently as piano stairs were installed on the steps of the Aotea Centre.

Events94 Results

03 Feb 2025 - 24 Mar 2025

Acrylic adventures

Explore colour mixing, brush techniques and composition to create wonderful works of art.

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Tai Chi with Te Manawa

If you are seeking low-impact exercise that doesn’t require jumping or costly equipment, Tai Chi...

04 Feb 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Ceramic sculpture

A class for the more experienced practitioner who wants to hone skills and develop further.

04 Feb 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Create zone

Developing fine motor skills, critical thinking, creativity and grow friendships with like-minded...

04 Feb 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Digital illustration & painting

Dive into essential colour theory and refine your inking techniques to bring your creative ideas...

04 Feb 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Everybody can paint

The course looks at the basics, such as setting up, types of materials, painting styles, composit...

04 Feb 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Panel Carving

Learn about different types of wood and their qualities, Māori patterns and how to draw them and...

05 Feb 2025 - 26 Mar 2025

Watercolour Wednesday

Kids will explore the wonderful world of watercolours through exciting and creative projects.