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Learn Korowai techniques in Ōtāhuhu
Tōia Library: Te Pātaka Kōrero o Ōtāhuhu (Ōtāhuhu Library) is offering free Māori Art workshops every Wednesdays for the community to experience the rich art of Harakeke weaving.

History within reach for seniors thanks to Local Board support
Local elders are reconnecting with their history through special trips to the Auckland Museum, thanks to support from the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local boards.

Te Punga taonga: A tribute to Te Maanukanuka o Hoturoa
Dawn broke, Te Punga was revealed. The sculpture, crafted from basalt rock excavated during the Watercare Central Interceptor tunnel project, was transformed by Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua artist Pāora Puru and sculptor Chris van Doren.

Opera in the Strand returns to Strand Arcade
It’s New Zealand Music Month in May and people will flood into midtown’s streets, lanes and public spaces, further cementing our place in the world as a UNESCO City of Music.

Midtown street party unveils hidden art gems
April’s midtown street party on Thursday 17 April is packed full of art, music, food, live painting and stories. It will also celebrate street culture now, and from decades past.

Estuary Art and Ecology Awards 2025
Experience the 19th Estuary Art and Ecology Awards, Aotearoa's only contemporary art prize, at UXBRIDGE Arts and Culture Centre in Howick, from 5 July to 31 August 2025.

Celebrating Culture Pop-Up in Howick
The Howick Local Board invites you to dive into a world of creativity and culture at the Celebrating Cultures Pop-Up at Ormiston Town Centre, from 15 to 30 March.

6 creative community galleries to check out
While Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is the epicentre of the city’s art scene, further afield there are community art galleries that showcase the vibrant work of artists from all fields and walks of life.