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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.

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.

Events133 Results

03 Jun 2025

All That Glitters: The Gala Night

Get ready to experience 'All That Glitters', the spectacular opening gala of the Auckland Live Ca...

03 Jun 2025

Cultural Heritage in States of Conflict with Boris Bogdanovic

Come to Remuera Library to hear Boris Bogdanovic.

04 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

Figuratively Natural by Amanda Morton and Anna Deacon

'Woven'—Beyond the Loom: Anna's multidisciplinary response explores the potential of mixing artis...

04 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

"An Abstract Journey Through the Sea" Sylvie Joyce

This exhibition invites viewers into the mysterious depths of the ocean, exploring the fluidity a...

04 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

A Splash of Time and Place by Priyanka Ray

A Splash of Time and Place is a vibrant and exploratory exhibition that captures the ever-shiftin...

04 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

Ayako Ohnishi

View this contemporary take on felt art by visiting Japanese artist Ayako Ohnishi.

21 May 2025 - 07 Jun 2025

Public Art Tour

Four tours will be offered: two in English and two in Mandarin, with weekday and weekend options...

05 Feb 2025 - 03 Dec 2025

Whangaparāoa Library Book Club

This erudite group of readers deconstructs and reviews new and classic novels.