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City Centre Waterfront 23 Nov 2023

Unique temporary artwork brings star quality to Te Ara I Whiti - The Lightpath

Inspired by Beethoven, Auckland artist Matthew Tucker has created a masterpiece of his own.

Arts 17 Nov 2023

Holding Ground sculpture exhibition opens at Auckland Botanic Gardens

Auckland Council invites all to visit Holding Ground - an impressive indoor sculpture display featuring the works of 47 talented New Zealand artists!

Arts 8 Nov 2023

Tessa Harris helps shape public spaces in Tāmaki Makaurau with her art

From Karangahape Road to Te Wānanga on Quay Street, Tessa Harris (Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki) walks around Auckland and sees an increasing amount of her own art and that of fellow Māori artists embedded in the city’s architecture and prominent places.

Community 25 Sep 2023

Good things come in threes

The triple threat of Papatoetoe High School, Aorere College and De La Salle stood out at the Auckland Council’s SUSO Showcase at Auckland Town Hall on Saturday 23 September.

Arts 18 Sep 2023

Auckland Council marks 130 years of Women’s Suffrage

On 19 September 1893, New Zealand made history by becoming the first self-governing country to grant women the right to vote in parliamentary elections.

14-24 year olds 10 Jul 2023

More people out and about in Papakura

More people are making use of Papakura Local Board facilities.

Arts 7 Jul 2023

Auckland Council reveals new public art installations

Auckland Council unveils the first production of artwork funded from Auckland Council’s Public Art Regional budget since 2020.

Community 18 May 2023

Funding supports regional arts and culture and community wellbeing

Auckland Council’s Planning, Environment and Parks Committee has approved 37 applications for grants totalling $661,130 through the Regional Arts and Culture grants programme and Ngā Hapori Momoho/Thriving Communities grants programme. 

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04 Mar 2025 - 25 Nov 2025

Textile Tuesday

Bring your own project, browse new craft books and learn from others along the way.

25 Feb 2025 - 02 Dec 2025

Manga & Anime Club

Meet fellow enthusiasts, discuss your favourite series, and enjoy everything manga and anime!

30 Apr 2025

Dementia friendly film screening - Strictly Ballroom

Age Friendly Auckland and Auckland Council are facilitating a dementia friendly film screening of...

30 Apr 2025

Mystery in the library: Blood by the beach

The Ngaio Marsh Awards, in association with Auckland Libraries, invites booklovers to a thrilling...

30 Apr 2025 - 04 Jun 2025

Throw it down

Immerse yourself in this intensive six-week course designed for beginners.

30 Apr 2025 - 18 Jun 2025

Life Drawing 101

This class includes life drawing models for drawing practice.

23 Apr 2025 - 14 Jun 2025

Other Worlds: Curator Talks

Learn about the big ideas and publishing history of this expansive genre and immerse yourself in...

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Kākahu Raranga

This free drop in workshop is the start to your weaving journey where you will learn to weave you...