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Arts 27 Jul 2016

Precious cargo lands safely on Queens Wharf

The shell of ‘The Lighthouse’ by Michael Parekowhai was lifted into position on Queens Wharf.

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.

Events89 Results

02 May 2024

Wrongdoings by the River

Inviting all booklovers to a criminally good evening in 'Brokenwood', featuring five talented loc...

02 Nov 2023 - 07 Nov 2024

Book Chat - Avondale Library

Everyone is welcome to join this friendly group to discuss books over tea or coffee.

20 Apr 2023 - 27 Jun 2024

Te Manawa Chinese Dance Group | 华人舞蹈队

Come along to enjoy the music and dance movement.

03 May 2024

An Afrikan Market: Dancing Through the Diaspora

This event will be a chance to highlight African artists and their crafts and introduce Tāmaki Ma...

03 May 2024

Fashion Walk with Doris de Pont #2

Get an insiders glimpse into the salons, shops, and the people who advanced this city’s fashion c...

03 May 2024 - 05 May 2024

Printopia Festival of Original Prints

This is an annual printmaking festival, celebrating and showcasing some of the country's best est...

03 May 2024 - 22 Jun 2024

In Our Spring Garden

The Exhibition In our spring garden by photographer Samson Dell will be available for all to view...

03 May 2024 - 22 Jun 2024

Talking Earth

The Talking Earth exhibition by artist Rebecca Steedman will be free to view from the 3rd of May...