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Cultural 5 Feb 2016

Quality design: Grey Lynn's gravitational pull

The design is influenced by Sir Isaac Newton – and in particular his work in optics.

Arts 3 Feb 2016

Art spotlight: Nobody Here But Us

Who knew this 3.5-tonne beauty would become such a talking point with inner-city workers?

Community 20 Jan 2016

Peaceful sanctuary for babies at Waikumete

Families of departed newborn and stillborn babies recently attended the blessing of a new children's sanctuary at Waikumete Cemetery.

Arts 19 Jan 2016

Q&A with Rhana Devenport

OurAuckland spoke with Rhana Devenport to find out more about her role as curator for the New Zealand Pavilion at the 57th Venice Biennale.

Cultural 18 Jan 2016

Māori phrase of the week

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

Cultural 22 Dec 2015

Cycleway murals celebrate natural heritage

New and upgraded underpasses on the Northwestern Cycleway feature art inspired by the natural heritage and resources of the area.

Libraries 22 Dec 2015

Top Five Treasures - Sir George Grey Special Collections

We asked Sir George Grey Special Collections curator and manager, Georgia Prince, for her top five treasures from the collection.

Arts 18 Dec 2015

Toi Whītiki celebrates Auckland’s unique cultural identity

Toi Whītiki, Auckland Council's new arts plan, weaves the city's creative strands together.

Events56 Results

05 Dec 2025

Twilight in the Village

Come along to Twilight in the Village to shop a delightful array of stalls, support local commerc...

01 Dec 2025 - 05 Dec 2025

Kim Hong-Do's Genre Paintings: Stories of Ordinary Days

This exhibition sheds light on how warm and precious everyday life can be through the genre paint...

01 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

From the Archives: Drawing Aotearoa

An illustrated look at New Zealand life - from early etchings and political cartoons to the every...

13 Nov 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Vector Lights Sparkle Hour

Get together with friends and whānau to watch Vector Lights from your favourite viewing spots aro...

07 Nov 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Mandarin Rhymetime

Learn Chinese culture through music, stories and fun!

05 Nov 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Fern Fever

The pressed plants will be on display in the Highwic Drawing Room and include specimens collected...

18 Oct 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Echo

This exhibition features painting and sculpture by three emerging artists Erika Holm, Ngaroma Ril...

10 Oct 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

Mandarin Storytime at East Coast Bays Library

We will sing songs, play instruments and listen to stories while you learn Chinese!!