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City Centre Waterfront 5 May 2025

Discover midtown's hidden art gems

See some exciting and mysterious art that you might never have noticed before.

Arts 1 May 2025

Te Wheke-a-Muturangi floats on Tāmaki Makaurau waters for first time

Celebrated artwork signals a packed season of the arts in city centre.

Arts 29 Apr 2025

NZ Music Month takes to the streets

Music and the arts continue to be a beacon of light in the regeneration of Auckland’s midtown, and that leading role is ever-present this NZ Music Month across the city centre.

Council news 23 Apr 2025

Artist plans seascape series at Auckland regional park

An established writer with an affinity for the ocean is thrilled to have the opportunity to live at the idyllic seaside Barr Cottage in Huia, as Auckland Council’s regional parks’ artist in residence for 2025. 

Community 15 Apr 2025

Learn Korowai techniques in Ōtāhuhu

Tōia Library: Te Pātaka Kōrero o Ōtāhuhu (Ōtāhuhu Library) is offering free Māori Art workshops every Wednesdays for the community to experience the rich art of Harakeke weaving.

Community 14 Apr 2025

History within reach for seniors thanks to Local Board support

Local elders are reconnecting with their history through special trips to the Auckland Museum, thanks to support from the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local boards.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Te Punga taonga: A tribute to Te Maanukanuka o Hoturoa

Dawn broke, Te Punga was revealed. The sculpture, crafted from basalt rock excavated during the Watercare Central Interceptor tunnel project, was transformed by Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua artist Pāora Puru and sculptor Chris van Doren.

Arts 9 Apr 2025

Opera in the Strand returns to Strand Arcade

It’s New Zealand Music Month in May and people will flood into midtown’s streets, lanes and public spaces, further cementing our place in the world as a UNESCO City of Music.

Events99 Results

19 Nov 2025

An evening with Fiona Sussman

This will be a fantastic evening for readers of crime and those who love to hear about the art of...

20 Nov 2025

Midtown Street Party

Feel the beat at AfroSamba, a high-energy Midtown Street Party brought to you by ORIKoL Productions.

06 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2025

Free ukulele lessons

Bring your ukulele, come along and enjoy the evening.

27 Feb 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

From the author's mouth

Share your creative writing projects with fellow writers in the community.

21 Nov 2025

Hand-built candelabras workshop

Using hand building techniques, you'll create your candelabra form.

21 Nov 2025

Meet artist Ashley Peevor, creator of living costumes

Learn about the work Ashley does in creating living costumes and where he draws inspiration from.

21 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 2025

Wisdom from the Waʻa | Hawaiian Cultural Experience

Join Hawaiian elder Kumu Sabra Kauka and navigator Kapena Steve Solystik of the Keiki Waʻa Projec...

22 Nov 2025

Identity is the right to be me - World Children's Day Celebration

Come and celebrate children's rights with a fun whānau day out.