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Community 16 Feb 2018

Winner of the #myaklsummer competition

Congratulations to our winner and make sure to check out some of our fantastic entries!

Arts 26 Jan 2018

Meet Olivia Haddon, Māori design specialist

Olivia Haddon works with mana whenua to incorporate Māori design thinking into all of the council’s work.

Arts 14 Dec 2017

Six Auckland literary sites to explore

Some of New Zealand’s greatest writers have lived in the Auckland region, including literary luminaries like Janet Frame, Hone Tuwhare, Frank Sargeson and Riemke Esling.

Arts 1 Dec 2017

Top creative talent take up residency at Studio One Toi Tū

Studio One Toi Tū has announced the five recipients of their 2017/2018 Creative Studio Residency.

Arts 26 Oct 2017

Internationally acclaimed artist brings Justice to Freyberg Place

If you’ve taken a stroll through Freyberg Place recently you might have spotted the scales of Justice on the O’Connell Street façade of the new look Ellen Melville Centre.

Cultural 13 Oct 2017

Art brokers bringing Franklin creatives together

An arts brokering initiative has been opening up opportunities for Franklin artists.

Heritage 13 Oct 2017

QuizAKL! What's your 1900s Auckland personality?

If you'd lived in Auckland during the 1900s, what job would you have done? Take our quiz and find out!

Arts 12 Oct 2017

Art projects win design awards

Two art projects supported by Auckland Council and Waitematā Local Board have won prizes at the national Best Design Awards.

Events93 Results

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...

19 Feb 2025 - 02 Aug 2025

Other Worlds: an exhibition by Auckland Council Libraries

Enjoy seeing early editions of your favourite works and be inspired to find your next read.

05 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2025

Matariki performances at Elliott Stables

Don’t miss these special Matariki performances in Elliott Stables – perfect for the whole whānau...

01 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

Ngā Tamariki o Matariki – School Holidays

Unleash your creativity with school holiday events.

30 Jun 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

Epsom Library July School Holiday

Come along for interactive workshop and activities for kids this school holiday.

28 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Highland Park School Holidays

Don't miss out on these exciting school holiday events.

25 Jun 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

Mount Albert Library's school holiday fun

Come along for fun school holiday fun.

06 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

Pom-pom Penguins

Stay warm this winter by making fluffy pom-pom penguins.