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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.

Events126 Results

06 Jun 2025 - 08 Jun 2025

The Velvet Rebels: Celebrating the Rat Pack Era

Swing, swoon and sing with Rutene Spooner - the Māori Crooner, Shea Kokoua and the Coco Concert B...

23 May 2025 - 12 Jun 2025

Sustain - Anywhere Out of the World - Ardit Hoxha

During his residency in Tokyo, Japan in late 2024, Ardit was drawn to the explore the city's buil...

07 Feb 2025 - 05 Dec 2025

Read together over a cuppa

Join our friendly group reading stories aloud.

07 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Crafternoon Session

Come after school and join us for our fun and relaxed craft sessions, occasionally games, cooking...

07 Jun 2025

Other Worlds Day

Other Worlds Day is your chance to celebrate the genre with hands-on fun, inspired by our science...

07 Jun 2025 - 08 Jun 2025

Reuben Kaye: The Party's Over

A hilarious and razor-tongued set of new songs and musings on the state of the world with a sprin...

07 Jun 2025 - 14 Jun 2025

Kintsugi workshop with Artist Han Nae Kim

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold. A metaphor...

07 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2025

Sculpture for Children

This hands-on experience boosts self-confidence, encourages innovative thinking and helps nurture...