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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.

Arts 15 Dec 2015

Sculptor of the Week – Marte Szirmay

Auckland-based artist Marte Szirmay’s sculpture, Seek, is an acquisition award winner, for the permanent collection at Auckland Botanic Gardens.

Business / Economy 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.

Events115 Results

11 Jul 2023

Dawn Wishes to Hiwa-i-te-Rangi

Gathering to mark the opening of the Matariki Festival 2023, we invite you to join us for fire, karakia and kai.

11 Jul 2023 - 15 Jul 2023

.co.nz by Mark Wilson

Embark on a transformative journey through the traditions of Māori culture and spirituality, illuminated by the shimmering star cluster of Matariki.

11 Jul 2023 - 22 Jul 2023

Matariki Festival 2023

Celebrate the Māori new year in Tāmaki Makaurau with Matariki Festival.

12 Jul 2023

Kids Woodworking | Make a Wooden Whetu

Using sandpaper and paints to decorate, proudly make something that will last the test of time.

13 Jul 2023

Matariki Manu Aute

Patterns inspired by the forest and nature will adorn your Manu Aute, acknowledging the entwined connection between Māori cultural patterns and the lands.

13 Jul 2023

Te Karanga A Hape

Join us with family, friends, and colleagues for a fulsome programme of music, art, fashion, performance, workshops, and delightful kai!

14 Jul 2023 - 15 Jul 2023

Marae in the Sky

Be blown away by Marae in the Sky, a powerful new performance created exclusively for Matariki and directed and choreographed by Taane Mete (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Korokī Kahuku...

15 Jul 2023

Te Kapa Haka o Te Wharekura o Hoani Waititi Marae

We are honoured to host their two half-hour kapa haka performances at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.