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Arts 3 Feb 2016

Art spotlight: Nobody Here But Us

Who knew this 3.5-tonne beauty would become such a talking point with inner-city workers?

Arts 26 Jan 2016

On the passing of Barry Brickell

Auckland Council pays tribute to renowned potter, artist, environmentalist and craftsman Barry Brickell whose work features in many public collections, including the council’s.

Arts 21 Jan 2016

Mayoral Writers’ Grant open  

Applications are invited for the second Auckland Mayoral Writers’ Grant.

Arts 19 Jan 2016

Q&A with Rhana Devenport

OurAuckland spoke with Rhana Devenport to find out more about her role as curator for the New Zealand Pavilion at the 57th Venice Biennale.

Arts 21 Dec 2015

New extension opens at Estuary Arts Centre

A new extension doubles the size of the Estuary Arts Centre in Ōrewa

Arts 18 Dec 2015

Toi Whītiki celebrates Auckland’s unique cultural identity

Toi Whītiki, Auckland Council's new arts plan, weaves the city's creative strands together.

Community 8 Dec 2015

Manukau set for transformation

The announcement by Panuku Development Auckland about major grades in Manukau has been welcomed by local residents.

Arts 24 Nov 2015

Hearts of the City: Elsie

The most recent addition to the Hearts of the City series of art on walls around the city is the huge and stunning portrait, Elsie, created by Askew One.

Events95 Results

23 Feb 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

Dough modelling

Come and join Glenfield Library’s dough modelling workshop with our modelling master, Miaomiao.

26 May 2025

Creative Talks 2025

Each event explores what goes on behind the scenes to create their unique art.

24 Feb 2025 - 24 Nov 2025

Parnell Library Shared Reading Group

Join us to read a short story and poem aloud, and chat about it in a friendly environment, with a...

28 Jan 2025 - 25 Nov 2025

Onehunga Shared Reading Group

Join us to enjoy a short story & poem read aloud with a cup of tea.

29 May 2025 - 06 Jun 2025

La bohème

Join Mimi, Rodolfo, Marcello, Musetta and the rest as they’re joined by the NZ Opera Chorus and s...

30 May 2025

City Art tour

Discover the artistic treasures of Auckland’s CBD on this exclusive guided tour.

28 Feb 2025 - 28 Nov 2025

Hillsborough Ceilidh

Join us to learn about traditional Scotttish community dancing, or ceilidh.

31 May 2025

Free live concert: Ka Mua Ka Muri Te Iho Auaha

Come and join us for the live performance of the Ka Mua Ka Muri Te Iho Auaha music series.