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Arts 19 Jul 2016

Searching for Gottfried Lindauer portraits

It is estimated there are more than 100 original paintings by the prolific 19th-century portraitist yet to be discovered.

Community 18 Jul 2016

The eyes of the god, Tāwhirimātea

In celebration of Matariki Festival 2016 Auckland Libraries has created a short video that tells the story of the dawning of the Māori new year. This story is one version of many different interpretations of Matariki.

Community 13 Jul 2016

Council integrating arts and culture into everyday life

For the first time since council amalgamation, a wide snapshot across the council family is capturing the range of arts and culture activity from its many departments and council controlled organisations.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

Celebrating cultural identity with visual artist, Peata Larkin

Peata Larkin is referencing traditional Māori motifs to create innovative and sought after paintings that celebrate our unique identity.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

A new look arts centre for Howick

On 11 June, Howick’s Uxbridge Arts Centre reopened after a year long redevelopment, realising the community’s vision for a fit for purpose arts and culture facility.

Heritage 11 Jul 2016

Seeking new stories of the old west

The Waitākere Ranges Local Board is seeking original research for a new heritage conference focused on West Auckland’s history, called New Stories of the Old West.

Arts 8 Jul 2016

Māori Language Week goes POP

POPPING and piquing public interest on Queens Wharf to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.

Arts 14 Jun 2016

Hearts of the City: Sara Hughes

Like a sun burst, this heart is exploding with everything life has to offer. Sara hopes that its rays will be positive and life affirming to passersby.

Events169 Results

30 Jun 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

Aotearoa on Film: Documentary Sundays

Join us for a monthly screening of fascinating and critically-acclaimed documentaries showcasing...

30 Jun 2024 - 22 Dec 2024

Symphony of Theatre and Opera - 12 Lectures on Singing

Through 12 months of comprehensive and systematic course study, you will initially master the con...

30 Jun 2024 - 29 Dec 2024

Dough Modelling

Come and join Glenfield Library’s dough modelling workshop with our modelling master, Miaomiao.

30 Sep 2024 - 10 Oct 2024

October School Holidays Workshops for Kids and Teens

Join us for our exciting range of art workshops designed for Kids aged 5 to 10 and teens aged 11...

30 Sep 2024 - 11 Oct 2024

October School Holidays | Flight Club

Young Explorers: Dive into Seabird Adventures at the New Zealand Maritime Museum!

01 Oct 2024 - 03 Oct 2024

Squiggla Workshops

Unlock your creativity and have some fun exploring a variety of visual thinking and mark-making t...

01 Oct 2024 - 28 Oct 2024

YAKISHIME - Earth Metamorphosis

Yakishime, firing unglazed wares at high temperatures, is said to be one of the most basic means...

02 Apr 2024 - 03 Dec 2024

Book Chat - Waitākere Central Library

Come and join our Book Chat group, where you can share your favourite reads, hear what others are...