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Arts 29 Apr 2025

NZ Music Month takes to the streets

Music and the arts continue to be a beacon of light in the regeneration of Auckland’s midtown, and that leading role is ever-present this NZ Music Month across the city centre.

Council news 23 Apr 2025

Artist plans seascape series at Auckland regional park

An established writer with an affinity for the ocean is thrilled to have the opportunity to live at the idyllic seaside Barr Cottage in Huia, as Auckland Council’s regional parks’ artist in residence for 2025. 

Community 15 Apr 2025

Learn Korowai techniques in Ōtāhuhu

Tōia Library: Te Pātaka Kōrero o Ōtāhuhu (Ōtāhuhu Library) is offering free Māori Art workshops every Wednesdays for the community to experience the rich art of Harakeke weaving.

Community 14 Apr 2025

History within reach for seniors thanks to Local Board support

Local elders are reconnecting with their history through special trips to the Auckland Museum, thanks to support from the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local boards.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Te Punga taonga: A tribute to Te Maanukanuka o Hoturoa

Dawn broke, Te Punga was revealed. The sculpture, crafted from basalt rock excavated during the Watercare Central Interceptor tunnel project, was transformed by Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua artist Pāora Puru and sculptor Chris van Doren.

Arts 9 Apr 2025

Opera in the Strand returns to Strand Arcade

It’s New Zealand Music Month in May and people will flood into midtown’s streets, lanes and public spaces, further cementing our place in the world as a UNESCO City of Music.

Community 28 Mar 2025

Estuary Art and Ecology Awards 2025

Experience the 19th Estuary Art and Ecology Awards, Aotearoa's only contemporary art prize, at UXBRIDGE Arts and Culture Centre in Howick, from 5 July to 31 August 2025.

Community 24 Mar 2025

Celebrating Culture Pop-Up in Howick

The Howick Local Board invites you to dive into a world of creativity and culture at the Celebrating Cultures Pop-Up at Ormiston Town Centre, from 15 to 30 March.

Events141 Results

23 Mar 2026

Origami Paper Craft

Children will make an origami craft version which they can fill with their own goodies.

24 Mar 2026

Wayang

Join us for a special Story Time to celebrate World of Cultures at Avondale Library.

27 Jan 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Shared Reading Group

Join us as we explore a short story and a poem together, pausing for discussion over a cup of tea.

26 Mar 2026

Chinese CHUN FEN Festival Ceremony

To celebrate this vibrant and inspiring season, the Albany Chinese Association will put on a seri...

26 Mar 2026

Chinese Food Day

Join us as talented chefs showcase their creativity, crafting dishes that delight both the palate...

26 Mar 2026

Introduction to Tatreez embroidery

Join us at Avondale Library for an introduction to Tatreez, facilitated by local Palestinian embr...

29 Jan 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

From the Author's mouth

Engage in discussions over tea and coffee, in a welcoming space for everyone to join.

27 Mar 2026

He Paewhiri Pūoro

Tāmaki Oro Rau are proud to present He Paewhiri Pūoro, a panel discussion all about taonga pūoro,...