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Arts 6 Nov 2025

Artist in Residence 2025: Parked up with a purpose

For the last 17 years, Auckland Council’s Artist in Residence programme has offered a unique invitation to selected artists: to live within and be creatively inspired by the beautiful natural spaces that are our regional parks.

City Centre Waterfront 9 Oct 2025

Wynyard Quarter artwork Waka Moana blends Māori artistry with contemporary technology 

Vision for a continuous network of publicly accessible green spaces moves closer with the arrival of new artwork.

Council news 9 Oct 2025

Boost to arts and culture close to $500,000

Thirty-one recipients will receive a funding boost of $482,400 in the first round of Auckland Council’s Regional Arts and Culture Grants Programme for 2025/2026.

Arts 25 Sep 2025

A win for history and art in Waitematā

The Sargeson Centre will undergo restoration thanks to an allocation from the Fix and Finish fund.

Community 21 Aug 2025

Time to bring your creative ideas to life

Time is running out for Henderson-Massey performers, musicians, creatives, and artists to submit their funding requests for community projects taking place between October 2025 and June 2026. 

Arts 28 Jul 2025

From maunga to lagoon, wind breathes light into footbridge

Environmental cues light new bridge, already a hit with Panmure locals.

Arts 21 Jul 2025

Whai shines 3D light on Māori string game at Silo Park

Whai is a captivating light-based artwork by Janine Williams, suspended and intertwined across the Gantry at Silo Park until 5 October.

Arts 18 Jul 2025

Local creativity on display at Upper Harbour Open Art Studios

Open Art Studios made its debut in Upper Harbour, featuring 16 artists across seven studios and drawing strong community interest.

Events100 Results

09 Nov 2025

Creative Clay Kitchen Series: Make a Small Colander or Berry Bowl

Join potter Jackie Muller and make a special item for your kitchen in workshop 3 of our kitchen s...

08 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2025

NZ Sculpture OnShore

Don’t miss the country’s largest outdoor sculpture exhibition - NZ Sculpture OnShore!

08 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

Many Happy Returns

A self-made millionaire, Declan is the focus of their meticulously crafted image of prosperity, w...

04 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2025

Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking

An extraordinary mapping of Aotearoa through the eyes of Te Tiriti o Waitangi Mahana.

02 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

Make Days: Ika pepa (paper fish)

Join us for whānau friendly make days each month at the New Zealand Maritime Museum!

16 Oct 2025 - 04 Dec 2025

Realistic drawing & portrait oil painting class

Unleash your artistic potential as we delve into traditional drawing techniques.

10 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Drop-in ceramics studio

Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio.

08 Oct 2025 - 12 Nov 2025

In mud we trust

Create your own cups, mugs, bowls, vases, or get Iza’s guidance to materialize that clay project...