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Arts 27 Jul 2016

Precious cargo lands safely on Queens Wharf

The shell of ‘The Lighthouse’ by Michael Parekowhai was lifted into position on Queens Wharf.

Arts 27 Jul 2016

The story behind a well-known sculpture

Watch a video about the history of 'Opened Stone', which once stood outside the city's art gallery.

Arts 22 Jul 2016

Auckland’s virtual reality evolution

Enter the ‘virtual reality evolution’. It’s here, it’s growing and it’s going to be powerful.

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.

Events112 Results

12 Jun 2025 - 10 Jul 2025

Hā – Breathe │ Ngā Rangatahi Toa

HĀ—it is life, connection, and wairua. This rangatahi co-designed exhibition explores Hā as the u...

12 Jun 2025 - 10 Jul 2025

Moemoeā │ Paige Nebbeling

In Māori tradition, moemoeā (dreams) are more than subconscious visions; they serve as prophecies...

12 Jun 2025 - 10 Jul 2025

TŪHONONGA: Co-Occupying Between Rangi And Papa by Matangireia Yates-Francis

Grounded in Māori knowledge and bridging Te Ao Māori and Te Ao Pākehā, it envisions a cohesive fu...

07 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Matariki Festival 2025

Celebrate the Māori new year in Tāmaki Makaurau during Matariki Festival 2025.

07 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Pauline Yearbury: Life in Forms

An exhibition of works by Pauline Yearbury (1926–1977, Ngāpuhi), one of the first Māori artists t...

01 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Te Huinga Tai – The Gathering of Tides

Artists Poi Ngawati and Angus Muir enhance the mural with light designs that reflect the relation...

24 May 2025 - 05 Jul 2025

Ngā Toi o te Tāhuhu

Each work in the exhibition honours the past, embraces the present, and looks toward the future,...

12 May 2025 - 21 Jun 2025

Kotahitanga: Ō Wairoa Marae in the Tainui Garden of Memories

In this exhibition, the history and purpose of Ō Wairoa Marae in the Tainui Garden of Memories is...