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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.

Kids / Family 6 Jul 2023

Five ways to beat the winter blues

It might be dark and dreary outside, but these mood-boosting activities can help you beat the blues this winter.

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. 

Arts 13 Apr 2023

Get creative and give pottery a spin

Keen to get your hands dirty and try something new? Sign up for a pottery class at your local arts centre.

Arts 28 Feb 2023

Experience Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki / Auckland Arts Festival for free

There’s truly something for everyone at AAF 2023, with nearly 120 ticketed events ranging from music, dance, theatre, visual arts, cabaret, circus and more.

Summer 24 Feb 2023

10 creative spaces for art lovers to visit in Auckland

Tāmaki Makaurau is a haven for art lovers, and there are galleries all over the region where you can attend free exhibitions, sign up for art classes and attend fun events. Here are 10 creative spaces to check out.

Events155 Results

26 Sep 2023 - 05 Oct 2023

Spring School Holiday Programme

There are classes in clay, polymer coloured clay, mixed media, craft, painting, printing, mosaics...

26 Sep 2023 - 22 Oct 2023

"Manifesto" by Ian Miller

"Manifesto is a moving image installation that sees local artists move in front of their works an...

26 Sep 2023 - 22 Oct 2023

"Nature's Abundance" by Laura Layton

After experimenting with different mediums, acrylic paint became a firm favourite and with this c...

26 Sep 2023 - 22 Oct 2023

Adrienne Wright - Painting retrospective

Growing up in Takapuna, near Hauraki corner there was a lot of native bush and Adrienne spent man...

26 Sep 2023 - 22 Oct 2023

Explorations by the Hibiscus Coast Printmakers

This is the third group show, with this year's theme being "Explorations"; you can expect to see...

23 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

Devonport Library Treasure Hunters!

Scavenger hunt, family friendly film, swap kids clothes and toys and much more.

15 Aug 2023 - 03 Oct 2023

Head Drawing Phase 1

Learn how to capture portraits with confidence, speed and efficiency.

19 Jul 2022 - 02 Jul 2024

West Navigators Youth Group - Te Manawa

Learn to write song, record, and collaborate with other musicians.