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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.

Events137 Results

12 Nov 2022 - 09 Dec 2023

Hibiscus Coast Writers

Join writers group every 2nd Saturday of the month

28 Oct 2022 - 24 Mar 2023

Contemporary Conversations – The Chartwell Show

Join our weekly 30-minute guided conversations with a volunteer guide to learn more about the contemporary artworks on display. 

03 Sep 2022 - 26 Mar 2023

Walls to Live Beside, Rooms to Own: The Chartwell Show

This free exhibition is a response to our relationship to life at home, which has been impacted during the global pandemic.

25 Mar 2023

Birkenhead Repair Cafe - EcoFest

Please bring anything you need to be fixed to your broken item, such as a new zip or plug attachment.

25 Mar 2023

He Wai – EcoFest

This performance includes folk, soul, haka, and jazz elements to bring audiences of all ages together to celebrate the natural world surrounding us.

25 Mar 2023

Indigenous Australian dot painting and dreamtime

Get creative and design your own abstract dot painting to tell your story.

25 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2023

Large Scale Eco Drawing

Learn how to prepare your chosen working surfaces, including canvas, recycled cotton sheets and large card off-cuts.

25 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2023

Pop-up vintage photography studio

Learn more about this technique and watch as the alchemic process magically makes images appear on the plate.