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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.

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.

Events104 Results

17 Apr 2024 - 24 Apr 2024

Underwater Worlds - School Holidays at Blockhouse Bay Library

Use your creative skills to create amazing crafts this school holiday.

16 Apr 2024 - 26 Apr 2024

Upcycled Fashion with The ReCreators

Learn about the fashion trends in Aotearoa and create your own upcycled fashion.

02 Apr 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Sew Happy

A place where community and creativity come together, offering everyone a chance to stitch, share...

25 Apr 2024

All For Peace - ANZAC Tribute

The concert will feature solos, marches and light items as well as reflective and motivating music.

26 Apr 2024

Modern Macrame

Learn the foundations of the ancient art of Macramé knotting to create your very own wall hanging...

26 Apr 2024

Stitching Loops

Get truly expressive with textiles in this fun one-day workshop that will teach expression and in...

26 Apr 2024 - 27 Apr 2024

Shhh!

The Devonport Peninsula is in for a treat on April 26th and 27th with Shhh! RC is supporting tale...

28 Jul 2023 - 28 Jun 2024

Te Manawa Chinese Recitation Group | 华人诵读爱好者活动

Join the Te Manawa Chinese Recitation Group. The group allows everyone to read their favorite poe...