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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.

Kids / Family 6 Jul 2023

Five ways to beat the winter blues

It might be dark and dreary outside, but these mood-boosting activities can help you beat the blues this winter.

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. 

Arts 13 Apr 2023

Get creative and give pottery a spin

Keen to get your hands dirty and try something new? Sign up for a pottery class at your local arts centre.

Arts 28 Feb 2023

Experience Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki / Auckland Arts Festival for free

There’s truly something for everyone at AAF 2023, with nearly 120 ticketed events ranging from music, dance, theatre, visual arts, cabaret, circus and more.

Summer 24 Feb 2023

10 creative spaces for art lovers to visit in Auckland

Tāmaki Makaurau is a haven for art lovers, and there are galleries all over the region where you can attend free exhibitions, sign up for art classes and attend fun events. Here are 10 creative spaces to check out.

Events156 Results

04 Oct 2023

Egyptian Mummy Papier Mache

Come and join us for a 2 day workshop making an Egyptian mummy out of papier mache, recyclable pl...

04 Oct 2023

Peace, Love and Protest Badges - With Leela Bhai

Say it loud and proud, whether it’s a message of Peace, Love or Protest!

01 Feb 2023 - 06 Dec 2023

Book Chat - Papakura

Join us for a lively discussion of what we have all been reading.

01 Feb 2023 - 06 Dec 2023

Wednesday Book Chat

Share a review on what you're reading at the moment and discuss with other bibliophiles.

25 Oct 2022 - 06 Nov 2023

Viva Las Vegas

Prepare to be dazzled as Operatunity with New Zealand’s most iconic entertainers and band transpo...

05 Oct 2023

Eye of the Dragon - With Chloe Lam

Students will become more experienced with the qualities of watercolour as they enter the lair of...

05 Oct 2023

Foam Stamp Printing - With Rowena Rooney

Layering dyes and acrylics onto card, in this workshop we’ll be creating colourful washes and ove...

05 Oct 2023

Thursday Heritage Concerts- Descending muse: Katherine Mansfield in music

Martin Griffiths, Polly Sussex (cellos), and Sherry Grant (piano) combine their substantial liter...