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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.

Events103 Results

01 Feb 2023 - 06 Dec 2023

Book Chat - Papakura

Join us for a lively discussion of what we have all been reading.

01 Feb 2023 - 06 Dec 2023

Wednesday Book Chat

Share a review on what you're reading at the moment and discuss with other bibliophiles.

07 Dec 2023 - 18 Jan 2024

4 Eva

Journey through the remnants of old paradigms in this exhibition, where Erin Forsyth's challenges...

07 Dec 2023 - 18 Jan 2024

Thread of Change

Within this enchanting realm, everyday objects find new purpose and allure.

07 Dec 2023 - 18 Jan 2024

Transient Connection

Through their art, they immortalize this visual language, celebrating the temporary nature of mod...

07 Dec 2023 - 18 Jan 2024

Yea Boi

These vases, adorned with words inspired by personalized car plates, transcend mere definitions,...

09 Nov 2023 - 14 Dec 2023

Meditative Art at Te Oro Glen Innes

Meditative Art combines freedom of artistic expressions and meditation practices to creatively em...

02 Nov 2023 - 07 Nov 2024

Book Chat - Avondale Library

Everyone is welcome to join this friendly group to discuss books over tea or coffee.