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Community 18 Jul 2016

The eyes of the god, Tāwhirimātea

In celebration of Matariki Festival 2016 Auckland Libraries has created a short video that tells the story of the dawning of the Māori new year. This story is one version of many different interpretations of Matariki.

Heritage 11 Jul 2016

Seeking new stories of the old west

The Waitākere Ranges Local Board is seeking original research for a new heritage conference focused on West Auckland’s history, called New Stories of the Old West.

Arts 8 Jul 2016

Māori Language Week goes POP

POPPING and piquing public interest on Queens Wharf to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.

Community 7 Jul 2016

Seniors’ Forum 2016: “a wonderful experience”

Around 300 seniors representing an array of cultural communities turned out for the 2016 Seniors’ Forum at the Aotea Centre yesterday - the first of its kind for Auckland Council.

Community 27 Jun 2016

Video showcases Manurewa's homegrown stars

An Olympic gold medallist, the head of one of New Zealand’s biggest companies, a television newsreader and a neighbourhood bakery are among ‘stars’ of a new video celebrating the south Auckland community of Manurewa.

Community 27 Jun 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 15 Jun 2016

Trees rise again on the summit of mighty Maungakiekie

Saturday 11 June marks an historic moment in time for the Tūpuna Maunga (ancestral mountain), Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill.

Arts 10 Jun 2016

Watch: Hauhake launches Matariki Festival

'Hauhake’ is a rain art work by Janine and Charles Williams. The public unveiling of the work also marked the launch of the programme for Auckland Council’s Matariki Festival 2016.

Events64 Results

24 Jun 2023

Audible Garden FREE Concert

Participants from previous creativity workshops exhibit their talents.

24 Jun 2023

Matariki Festival @Bayswater School

The festival includes kapa haka, food trucks, drinks, markets, lights, games, rides, and the famous bonfire not to be missed.

24 Jun 2023

Pukekohe Youth Concert

The event will include Kapa Haka performances, original songs showcase, food trucks and much more.

29 Apr 2023 - 24 Jun 2023

Foyer Concert Series

Our Autumn programme sees us welcome three one-hour concerts that celebrate collaborative performances across different genres and experience levels.

28 Jun 2023

HeritageTalks: Under the Mountain - Auckland’s Volcanoes with Kirsty Webb

Maurice Gee’s story will be a jumping-off point for a look at Hochstetter’s famous geological map.

30 Jun 2023

Weathering With You | Free Japanese Film Screening - June 2023

Come and enjoy free Japanese movies.

04 Mar 2023 - 02 Dec 2023

Meditation in Motion with Tai Chi Hibiscus

Everyone is welcome to participate!

02 Jul 2023 - 12 Jul 2023

Night at Auckland Museum: Wonders of Egypt

Join us for a magical night as we whisk you back over 3,000 years to a time when the pharaohs ruled Egypt.