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News369 Results

Arts 30 Jun 2025

A fortnight of show-stoppers brings Matariki Festival to a close

Watch the city centre’s streets and squares become a canvas for extraordinary Māori artistry

People of Midtown
Arts 19 Jun 2025

Otis Frizzell’s midtown mural gets a refresh, 40 years on

The mural, depicting Queen Street in 1986, has become an integral element in midtown’s artscape, and seemingly it will never grow old.

People of Midtown
Arts 16 Jun 2025

Public art’s star turn in the regeneration of midtown

Emily Trent speaks on the importance of public art in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland.

Matariki 9 Jun 2025

Matariki Festival inspires the region 

Matariki Festival is inspiring generations across the Auckland region.

Community 28 May 2025

5 royal ways to celebrate King’s Birthday weekend

Try something new this King's Birthday weekend with activities fit for royalty! Give some of King Charles' hobbies a go, from beekeeping to tree planting.

Arts 14 May 2025

The art world pays respects to celebrated artist Fred Graham

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland Council) is joining the art world in paying its respects to Fred Graham (Ngaati Koroki Kahukura), ONZM, Art Foundation Icon.

City Centre Waterfront 5 May 2025

Discover midtown's hidden art gems

See some exciting and mysterious art that you might never have noticed before.

Arts 1 May 2025

Te Wheke-a-Muturangi floats on Tāmaki Makaurau waters for first time

Celebrated artwork signals a packed season of the arts in city centre.

Events152 Results

26 Mar 2026

Introduction to Tatreez embroidery

Join us at Avondale Library for an introduction to Tatreez, facilitated by local Palestinian embr...

29 Jan 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

From the Author's mouth

Engage in discussions over tea and coffee, in a welcoming space for everyone to join.

27 Mar 2026

He Paewhiri Pūoro

Tāmaki Oro Rau are proud to present He Paewhiri Pūoro, a panel discussion all about taonga pūoro,...

28 Mar 2026

A performance by Kalisolaite 'Uhila

Join artist Kalisolaite 'Uhila for a durational performance which explores the Tongan concept of...

28 Mar 2026

Beginners taonga pūoro wānanga

Come and explore the world of taonga pūoro, customary Māori instruments, in a wānanga environment...

28 Mar 2026

Cambodian Cultural Day

Get creative with handmade crafts and create your own unique pieces inspired by Cambodian culture.

28 Mar 2026

Capoeira for Kids

Join us at Avondale Library for an interactive capoeira class.

28 Mar 2026

Celebrate Czech and Slovak culture through all the senses

Celebrate Czech and Slovak culture through hands-on demonstrations of traditional folklore Easter...