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Development 8 Apr 2016

Māori urban design expert joins the council

This week Auckland Council welcomed new staff member Phil Wihongi. Phil joins the council as the Mana Whenua Urban Design Principal Specialist for the Auckland Design Office. OurAuckland caught up with Phil to find out about his background and...

Arts 6 Apr 2016

Renaissance for Aotea Quarter

The Aotea Quarter is set to regain its crown as Auckland’s centre for arts, culture and entertainment following adoption of a 20-year strategic framework.

Cultural 1 Apr 2016

100 years ago: The battle underground

On 11 October 1915, the New Zealand Engineers Tunnelling Company assembled at the Avondale Racecourse en route to the Western Front.

Cultural 29 Mar 2016

Māori phrase of the week

Each week we bring you some new rerenga (sentences) and kupu (words) so you can practise your kōrero Māori.

Cultural 21 Mar 2016

Māori phrase of the week

Each week we bring you some new rerenga (sentences) and kupu (words) so you can practise your kōrero Māori.

Community 14 Mar 2016

Māori phrase of the week

Practise your te reo Māori each week with a new phrase.

Cultural 9 Mar 2016

Introducing Auckland Council's Māori heritage team

Auckland Council is committed to the appropriate protection of tangata whenua’s taonga, sites and places of cultural and historic heritage to avoid further deterioration or loss of the region’s fascinating Māori footprint.

Events101 Results

04 Oct 2023

Warkworth's colourful past

Lyn Wade will talk about the life and times of local pioneering families.

05 Oct 2023

Guided tour - Kennedy Park and Rahopara Pa, Castor Bay

Kennedy Park and Rahopara Pa are rich in stories from the past and we can’t wait to share some of...

05 Oct 2023

Thursday Heritage Concerts- Descending muse: Katherine Mansfield in music

Martin Griffiths, Polly Sussex (cellos), and Sherry Grant (piano) combine their substantial liter...

05 Oct 2023

Treasure Hunters - Maraetai School Holiday Event

Come visit the Franklin Community Hub team for some fun treasure hunting themed crafts, art and a...

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.

06 Oct 2023

Orangihina/Harbourview Park | Heritage Festival guided walk

Take a free guided walk with your community park ranger team through this stunning coastal park o...

06 Oct 2023 - 05 Apr 2024

Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays

A tasty selection of Auckland’s best street food, music and entertainment.

07 Oct 2023

“Branch Out Festival” Uptown

A mixture of demonstrations, tastings, activities, workshops, and products for sale will be on of...