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Arts 9 Oct 2020

Ports of Auckland launches The Lightship

The Lightship, a new site for contemporary art, has launched at Ports of Auckland. The large-scale digital light wall on Quay Street provides Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland with a unique place for public art to be enjoyed.

Arts 28 Sep 2020

Rainbow Machine wins prestigious award

Rainbow Machine, the Auckland Council-commissioned artwork, has won a globally significant design award.

Arts 23 Sep 2020

Auckland Heritage Festival – coming up in week one

Uncover the secrets and stories of Tāmaki Makaurau with multiple events - in person and online - coming to the region from 26 September to 11 October.

Heritage 22 Sep 2020

Auckland Heritage Festival whispers city's secrets

Auckland Heritage Festival brings multiple events - in person and online - to the region from 26 September to 11 October 2020.

Arts 7 Sep 2020

Franklin Arts Festival beats the odds

The Franklin Arts Festival has beaten COVID-19 by adopting an online format alongside a "pop-up" exhibition at Franklin: The Centre.

Arts 21 Aug 2020

SUSO 2020 re-shaped to keep the dream alive

Stand Up Stand Out has moved quickly to re-shape its format, aiming to help keep the music dream alive for the city’s young music talent.

Arts 18 Aug 2020

Art meets ecology in unique Tāmaki Estuary initiative

Entries are open for one of New Zealand’s only contemporary art prizes with ecology at its core: The Estuary Art and Ecology Prize.

Community 10 Aug 2020

Upper Harbour's 'Travelling Apple Cart' collects local stories

A project designed to engage and share the stories of people living in the fast-changing Upper Harbour Local Board area has captured many local stories since launching in 2019.

Events104 Results

13 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2026

Vector Lights for Auckland Pride

Vector Lights is celebrating the Auckland Pride Festival with a dynamic light and sound show on t...

13 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2026

Vector Lights for Auckland Pride 2026

Vector Lights illuminates the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge, celebrating queer narratives and co...

19 Jan 2026 - 13 Feb 2026

The New Zealand AIDS Memorial Quilt

The Quilt is a memorial to those who have died of HIV related illnesses.

14 Feb 2026

An Ode to Queer Joy

  Queer joy is a deeply relational experience for many of us, and is amplified through our c...

14 Feb 2026

Celestial Love Market

Step into a world of colour, connection & cosmic charm at the Celestial Love Market - a luminous...

14 Feb 2026

Love Letters

A casual space to enjoy reading queer love letters aloud & share our thoughts.

14 Feb 2026

Valentine's Mug Handbuilding Pottery Workshop

Enjoy a fun day together by creating, shaping, prodding, and whipping sculpting clay into shape!

14 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2026

Bring the “Blessing” home

Celebrate the upcoming the Year of the Horse with an authentic tradition!