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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.

Events98 Results

20 Jun 2025

Darling – Tēnei Au

A photographic exploration of whakapapa, whenua, and wairua, Darling – Tēnei Au follows the journ...

20 Jun 2025

Live Storytelling: Whetū Wāhine

Meet Whetū Wāhine, a celestial kaitiaki here to share the stories of Matariki through waiata, mov...

20 Jun 2025

Matariki ki te Maunga

Join us pre dawn on Pukekohe Hill Reserve to welcome Matariki rising in the sky.

20 Jun 2025

Matariki Open Day 2025

Join us for a short Matariki kōrero under the planetarium stars.

20 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025

Toi Whakairo: Master Carving in Action

Watch waka come to life!

22 Jun 2025

Dragons Beard Candy

Be amazed as Mr Wong prepares Dragons beard candy!

22 Jun 2025

Matariki ukulele concert & lesson with ukulele union

To mark the special occasion of Matariki, you're warmly invited to a free ukulele concert at the...

07 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025

Matariki Celebrations at Devonport Community House

Join us at Devonport Community House this Matariki season.