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Arts 5 Jan 2025

Rainy day activities to keep the kids entertained

When the weather outside is frightful, there are plenty of delightful indoor activities around Tāmaki Makaurau for the whole family to participate in.

Arts 18 Dec 2024

Young Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei ringatoi (artist) reawakens Auckland’s sense of place to the Waihorotiu Stream

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland Council) and Watercare are enabling a budding ringatoi to creatively express the stories of place through street art in the central Tāmaki (Auckland) city centre.

Arts 18 Dec 2024

'Ka Tū Te Mana o Waihorotiu'

Stories behind the artwork displayed on the hoardings of three new wastewater upgrade construction sites in Auckland's centre city.

Parks / Outdoors 4 Dec 2024

Explore these epic filming locations in Auckland

Auckland is a go-to filming location for many top directors.

Arts 28 Nov 2024

Beyond the beaches: Waiheke's hidden gems

Waiheke is known for its world-class beaches, vineyards and adventure tourism but this little piece of paradise has plenty of budget-friendly options for visitors looking to explore the art and culture of this unique spot.

Council news 22 Nov 2024

Bringing arts to our communities

Auckland’s Creative Communities Scheme is open for applications. 

Arts 20 Nov 2024

Honouring Hingaia in sculpture at Karaka

Waiohua chieftainess Hingaia is celebrated at the park that bears her name in Karaka.

Arts 19 Oct 2024

Retro arcade machines meet art in the latest interactive exhibition at Studio One - Toi Tū

Retro arcade machines are transformed into art installations at Studio One - Toi Tū, Auckland Council’s community art facility in Ponsonby, this month.

Events141 Results

21 Mar 2026

Latin America Mythology Painting Class

Step into the colourful world of Latin American myths and legends.

21 Mar 2026

Telling Our Stories of Rice

The storytelling session will read-aloud storybooks on rice (creation stories and folk narratives...

21 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Mahi tākaro

Come join Harko Brown (teacher & Māori games expert) as he creates aro-tākaro—implements of play—...

21 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Kahukura tāwhana ki te rangi

Experience Te Ara I Whiti ablaze with a thrilling display by Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole in coll...

21 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Live Papakura

A celebration of our diverse communities with music and dance.

21 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2026

Through Our Lens

By sharing personal stories through photography, the competition aims to foster understanding, sp...

21 Mar 2026 - 05 Apr 2026

Distance Street Photography Exhibition

Explore South America and Aotearoa through a vibrant street-photography exhibition showcasing sha...

21 Mar 2026 - 05 Apr 2026

HomeBound - Amrit Kaur

Amrit Kaur’s HomeBound is an ode to memory, migration, and the delicate threads of belonging.