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Arts 16 Jan 2017

Five pieces of public art to check out

If you find yourself with a free afternoon, think about exploring these gems scattered throughout wider Auckland.

Community 11 Jan 2017

Discover these heritage sites in our city

The Auckland region is a treasure trove of heritage gems, and the long heady days of summer are a wonderful time to explore them.

Community 6 Dec 2016

Ancient places and new plans

Fourteen more sites around Auckland will have recognition and protection as places that mana whenua of Tāmaki Makarau regard as culturally and historically significant.

Arts 8 Nov 2016

Sculpture to grace waterfront theatre

ASB Waterfront Theatre has commissioned New Zealand sculptor Professor Robert Jahnke to create a pou for its yard.

Community 7 Nov 2016

Remembering Jonah

It was a sad and proud day for Auckland as a crowd of 10,000 publicly celebrated Jonah Lomu's life at Eden Park.

Community 23 Oct 2016

Fakafeiloaki – it's Tokelau Language Week

Learn a little more about this tiny island nation, plus a few easy words and phrases in te gagana Tokelau.

Arts 18 Oct 2016

Artist wins international award

Auckland Council’s artist in residence, Conor Clarke has been announced a winner in the Renaissance Photography Awards in London.

Arts 13 Oct 2016

Sir George Grey Special Collections

The Sir George Grey Special Collections contain over 500,000 images of New Zealand from the 1840s to the present day.

Events60 Results

11 Aug 2024 - 06 Sep 2024

Finding Our Way - Paths to Wellbeing

The exhibition is a testament to the impact of creative expression on mental, emotional, and spir...

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Shared Reading Group

Join us to enjoy a relaxed and fun discussion over a cup of tea about a short story and a poem we...

14 Aug 2024

London Gazette: A cornucopia of genealogical items

Listen to Helen Smith, a DNA specialist, researcher, and author with a strong interest in Austral...

17 Aug 2024 - 17 Nov 2024

Lake House: Dark Arts Tour and Ghost Hunt

Enjoy art, hospitality, and complimentary refreshments, including wine, beer, non-alcoholic bever...

18 Aug 2024

Filipino Language Month

Join us to celebrate the Fiilipino culture and language.

18 Aug 2024

St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra present Franz Meets Wolfgang with pianist Sylvia Jiang

Acclaimed New Zealand pianist returns to Auckland to perform with the St Matthew's Chamber Orches...

19 Aug 2024

Heal Yourself with Māori Medicine

Join Kendra Barr for an enlightening exploration of traditional Māori healing remedies, also know...

21 Aug 2024

Autaia

Join us as we showcase the vibrancy and creativity of rangatahi in a one-night Haka theatre show.