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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.

Events59 Results

27 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024

Climate Action Conference 2024

Bring your friends, whānau, neighbours, colleagues and anyone else who'd like to attend for a jam...

25 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024

Takapuna Winter Lights

The fully assessable, all-ages outdoor sensory experience is a free event in the heart of Takapun...

24 Jul 2024 - 02 Aug 2024

Winter Poetry Festival

Come and catch amazing performances by local Tāmaki poets!

15 Jul 2024 - 26 Aug 2024

Call For Exhibition Proposals 2025

Auckland Council is calling for proposals from creatives to show your work across Franklin Arts C...

12 Jul 2024 - 10 Aug 2024

Hokia ki o Maunga by Jean Yern

Come and immerse yourself in this beautiful and important exhibition.

06 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024

Spotlight on Sculpture and Matariki 2024

Spotlight on Sculpture and Matariki 2024 is being held for the month of July in all the downstair...

06 Jul 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

18th Annual Estuary Art and Ecology Awards

Explore the ecological value of this vital waterway and encourage action against its pollution.

04 Jul 2024 - 29 Sep 2024

Free Guided Museum Tours

Our experienced guides have a rich wealth of knowledge across all aspects of maritime history and...