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City Centre Waterfront 23 Nov 2023

Unique temporary artwork brings star quality to Te Ara I Whiti - The Lightpath

Inspired by Beethoven, Auckland artist Matthew Tucker has created a masterpiece of his own.

Arts 17 Nov 2023

Holding Ground sculpture exhibition opens at Auckland Botanic Gardens

Auckland Council invites all to visit Holding Ground - an impressive indoor sculpture display featuring the works of 47 talented New Zealand artists!

Arts 8 Nov 2023

Tessa Harris helps shape public spaces in Tāmaki Makaurau with her art

From Karangahape Road to Te Wānanga on Quay Street, Tessa Harris (Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki) walks around Auckland and sees an increasing amount of her own art and that of fellow Māori artists embedded in the city’s architecture and prominent places.

Community 25 Sep 2023

Good things come in threes

The triple threat of Papatoetoe High School, Aorere College and De La Salle stood out at the Auckland Council’s SUSO Showcase at Auckland Town Hall on Saturday 23 September.

Arts 18 Sep 2023

Auckland Council marks 130 years of Women’s Suffrage

On 19 September 1893, New Zealand made history by becoming the first self-governing country to grant women the right to vote in parliamentary elections.

14-24 year olds 10 Jul 2023

More people out and about in Papakura

More people are making use of Papakura Local Board facilities.

Arts 7 Jul 2023

Auckland Council reveals new public art installations

Auckland Council unveils the first production of artwork funded from Auckland Council’s Public Art Regional budget since 2020.

Community 18 May 2023

Funding supports regional arts and culture and community wellbeing

Auckland Council’s Planning, Environment and Parks Committee has approved 37 applications for grants totalling $661,130 through the Regional Arts and Culture grants programme and Ngā Hapori Momoho/Thriving Communities grants programme. 

Events94 Results

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

Art Workshop

Join our fun, judgment-free creative programme for seniors – book now!

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.