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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

18 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Botanical Art Classes

The heritage gardens at Highwic offer a vivid tapestry of seasonal colour as inspiration – from t...

26 Feb 2026 - 08 Mar 2026

The Rocky Horror Show

The world's favourite rock n' roll musical.

05 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival 2026

Let’s celebrate everything good about it, together and experience Auckland in full colour.

07 Mar 2026 - 01 Aug 2026

Family history research workshops 2026

Join us for a presentation on researching family history in your country of interest, followed by...

13 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2026

The Auckland Wooden Boat Festival

Come along to experience heritage craftsmanship and innovation side by side in a setting that’s u...

14 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Intergenerational life writing workshops

The stories you will hear from other people will open your mind and give you things to contemplat...

21 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival 2026

Meet your neighbours and discuss what local solutions to climate change we can take together, for...

05 Nov 2026

Sau Fiafia! Boogie Down! With Island Vibes

Throw on your dancing shoes and come boogie down with us to the funky, soulful rhythms of Island...