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Cultural 26 Apr 2017

Have you checked out the waterfront container library?

It’s something you might walk past at first if you’re rushing to or from Wynyard Quarter – but stop and take a closer look and you’ll find a special little library housed in a simple container by Te Wero Bridge.

Plans / Projects 20 Apr 2017

Māori design helping us experience Auckland as Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Design Office's Phil Wihongi explains that by championing Māori design practice, Auckland Council is demonstrating its commitment to the Māori communities of Auckland and Te Titriti o Waitangi.

Cultural 3 Apr 2017

Live events pump up the volume

Discover free live events and performances at your local Auckland Council art centre.

Environment 3 Apr 2017

Kiwi to return home to Hunua Ranges

North Island brown kiwi will be released this afternoon in the Hunua Ranges, the first of their species to inhabit the area for decades.

Cultural 28 Mar 2017

Chinese Cultural Centre for Auckland

A Chinese Cultural Centre is to be established in Auckland, following the signing of an agreement between Mayor Phil Goff and Chinese Ambassador Wang Lutong.

Arts 24 Mar 2017

Giving a voice to dying Kauri

A video of A Kauri Cries – a piece of music 'composed' by a dying Kauri tree and performed by members of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra – is being shown at Silo Cinema.

Arts 22 Feb 2017

Explore Auckland Art Gallery with Google Maps

You can now explore Auckland Art Gallery without leaving home, thanks to the Museum View feature from Google.

Cultural 22 Feb 2017

Couple turns heritage hall into home

A young Auckland couple have used Auckland Regional Historic Heritage Grants Programme to help partially restore Foresters' Hall

Events107 Results

22 Jul 2023 - 23 Sep 2023

Free Tai Chi at Nathan Homestead Pukepuke

Come and experience the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi for relaxation, balance and wellbeing.

01 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 2023

Free Tai Chi Training and Practice

Come along for a slow movement with beautiful music for strength, balance, and the mind-body conn...

04 May 2023 - 30 Sep 2023

Guided Museum Tours

Make the most of your visit with a complimentary guided tour.

21 Mar 2023 - 10 Oct 2023

Toró: é tudo tanto/ It's all so much

In a torrent of images, words, sounds, sensations, meanings and artistic expressions, you are inv...

08 Nov 2022 - 31 Dec 2023

Māori Cultural Performance

Take a lively journey through the story of Aotearoa New Zealand and Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland)

24 Sep 2023 - 05 Oct 2023

Peace and love: paper cut-outs from Poland. Part of Auckland Heritage Festival 2023.

Create Polish 'wycinanki' paper cut-outs in this fun workshop with the Polish Museum.

17 Sep 2023 - 28 Jan 2024

Kōrero Mai te reo Māori conversation group

A friendly, supportive te reo Māori conversation group for all levels to learn, practice, enjoy &...

27 Aug 2023 - 24 Sep 2023

Make Days at the Maritime

Be inspired by the textures of the sea and create a clay taonga to wear close to your heart.