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Community 18 Jun 2025

From Maunga to Moana: Where to greet the Matariki Stars

It’s time once again to turn your face to the north-eastern skies and search for the constellation known as Matariki.

Matariki 9 Jun 2025

Matariki Festival inspires the region 

Matariki Festival is inspiring generations across the Auckland region.

Cultural 23 May 2025

Whānau voices shape Pukekohe Memorial  

Families of those who are buried in unmarked graves at Pukekohe Cemetery hope for the planned memorial to be a place of reflection, healing and unity for everyone.   

Community 31 Mar 2025

Reading Warrior, empowering minds, inspiring young publishers

Reading Warrior is igniting a passion for reading and publishers in young people, offering uplifting stories from Aotearoa NZ and the Pacific, and encouraging them to become storytellers themselves.

Community 21 Feb 2025

Papakura Marae hosts citizenship ceremony

New ground has been broken with a l citizenship ceremony hosted at Papakura Marae.

Council news 21 Feb 2025

Marae initiatives supported at Auckland Council

Auckland Council has recently allocated funding from its 2024/2025 Cultural Initiatives Fund to seven marae development projects.

Cultural 21 Feb 2025

Te Maharatanga o Ngā Wai / Remembering our waters

Te Maharatanga o Nga Wai, is the name of a recently completed public space situated on the corner of Sale Street and Wellesley Street.

Arts 3 Feb 2025

Pocket art guide updated with 10 new artworks showcasing toi Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau

‘Te Paparahi Toi Māori’ the Auckland Art Walk guide relaunches in 2025 with new public Māori artwork to see.

Events44 Results

05 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026

Summer holidays at Takapuna Library

From Lego building and teddy bear adventures to hands-on crafts, there’s something for everyone.

06 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads Summer School Holiday Programmes

Enjoy fun filled activities at the Library.

13 Jan 2026

Create a Corn Husk Doll at the Botanic Gardens

In this activity, kids will learn how to make their very own traditional corn husk dolls—just lik...

16 Jan 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Let's sing

Join this friendly, no-audition singing group at Takapuna Library and enjoy music, connection, an...

25 Sep 2025 - 12 Feb 2026

Rongoā Māori hīkoi with Emma Haslam

Explore the healing gifts of Papatūānuku and how our very presence contributes to the wellbeing o...

23 Jan 2026

The 7th Kids Japanese Festival

Enjoy back-to-back screenings of popular Japanese animation films, including Studio Ghibli’s “My...

23 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2026

Auckland’s International Buskers Festival

Get ready for four epic days of street magic, laughs, and jaw-dropping talent!

30 Jan 2026 - 01 Feb 2026

Auckland Latin Fiesta

Get ready for three vibrant days celebrating Latin American culture through music, dance, art, an...