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Cultural 12 Jun 2017

What's it like to work at Auckland Museum?

Johnny Hui is Family and Early Years Programmer at Auckland Museum. He tells us a little bit about why the museum is a special place to work.

Arts 6 Jun 2017

Auckland wins at museum awards

Stardome Observatory and Auckland War Memorial Museum were winners at the ServiceIQ 2017 New Zealand Museum Awards.

Arts 23 May 2017

Beau Monga headlines Urbanesia's Pacific Day Out

The X-Factor winner will be one of the star attractions at this exciting event, celebrating contemporary Pacific art and culture.

Arts 12 May 2017

Auckland Art Gallery now offering tours in Mandarin

The tours offer highlights across Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, including an introduction to the gallery’s art collection, Māori portraits and its award-winning building.

Community 4 May 2017

Sign of significance for Patumahoe

The dedicated signs tell the story of mana whenua’s connection and history to the region and their location is selected by mana whenua in recognition of its cultural significance to the area.

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.

Events58 Results

09 Feb 2025

Lunar New Year in Aotea Square

Tuck into delicious bites, exploring the plethora of Asian cuisine across the city centre.

02 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2025

February craft - Antarctic Diorama

Drop into the Maritime Museum on selected dates and take home a free, whānau-friendly craft.

01 Feb 2025 - 26 Feb 2025

Central City Hub Pride 2025

It’s that time of year to express your identity freely, strut about with our Queer communities, a...

01 Feb 2025 - 01 Mar 2025

Polaroid wall of pride

This simple installation showcases the diversity, integration, and support within our community,...

31 Jan 2025 - 09 Feb 2025

Mahurangi Artist's Studio Trail 2025

We invite you to mark your calendars and spread the word!

31 Jan 2025 - 19 Feb 2025

Lunar New Year light boxes: Food & festivities

Experience the vibrant talents of local artists illuminated in lightboxes in the heart of Midtown.

26 Jan 2025 - 16 Feb 2025

Chubby Women sculpture exhibition

These light-hearted, body-positive sculptures of voluptuous women - reminiscent of masterpieces b...

26 Jan 2025 - 22 Feb 2025

Giant lucky cat sculpture

Take a selfie and welcome in good luck and prosperity for everyone for the Lunar New Year.