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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.

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.

Events111 Results

03 Feb 2025 - 07 Apr 2025

Painting for Beginners

Using a playful and relaxed approach to art making this course explores techniques and processes...

20 Jan 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Colour Your World - Adult Colouring

Join us for our friendly adult colouring group to relax, unwind and get creative.

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...

01 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2025

Rainbow Machine

Step into a world of colour and creativity at Corban Estate Arts Centre!

18 Mar 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Beginners sewing classes

Learn to use a sewing machine, different types of stitches and seams, work from a simple pattern,...

18 Mar 2025 - 27 May 2025

Painting course

Each session focuses on a key aspect of colour, blending instruction with practical application.

11 Mar 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

A creative adventure into Japanese Culture (9-12 Year Olds)

Immerse your kids in Japanese culture with hands-on activities like origami, calligraphy, sushi m...

11 Mar 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Intermediate hand building (clay)

In this class we focus on making functional objects for home & garden, such as wall creations, va...