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Community 16 Feb 2018

Winner of the #myaklsummer competition

Congratulations to our winner and make sure to check out some of our fantastic entries!

Arts 26 Jan 2018

Meet Olivia Haddon, Māori design specialist

Olivia Haddon works with mana whenua to incorporate Māori design thinking into all of the council’s work.

Arts 14 Dec 2017

Six Auckland literary sites to explore

Some of New Zealand’s greatest writers have lived in the Auckland region, including literary luminaries like Janet Frame, Hone Tuwhare, Frank Sargeson and Riemke Esling.

Arts 1 Dec 2017

Top creative talent take up residency at Studio One Toi Tū

Studio One Toi Tū has announced the five recipients of their 2017/2018 Creative Studio Residency.

Arts 26 Oct 2017

Internationally acclaimed artist brings Justice to Freyberg Place

If you’ve taken a stroll through Freyberg Place recently you might have spotted the scales of Justice on the O’Connell Street façade of the new look Ellen Melville Centre.

Cultural 13 Oct 2017

Art brokers bringing Franklin creatives together

An arts brokering initiative has been opening up opportunities for Franklin artists.

Heritage 13 Oct 2017

QuizAKL! What's your 1900s Auckland personality?

If you'd lived in Auckland during the 1900s, what job would you have done? Take our quiz and find out!

Arts 12 Oct 2017

Art projects win design awards

Two art projects supported by Auckland Council and Waitematā Local Board have won prizes at the national Best Design Awards.

Events158 Results

06 Jun 2026

Pinhole camera workshop

Come along and learn how to make a pinhole camera.

06 Jun 2026

Vessels: Clay workshop

Make your own clay vessel assisted by Manurewa Potters Club (MPC) potters.

07 Mar 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

LGBT+ Craft Club

Build community, and work on your projects in a safe, welcoming and inclusive space!

12 Apr 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Book Club

Discuss the book club selection of the month and share what else you’ve been enjoying reading.

08 Jun 2026 - 22 Jun 2026

Woodcut Prints

The course will cover several approaches to woodcut printing, including layering blocks and combi...

13 Jun 2026

Textured earring and pendant workshop

Explore and learn how to design, cut, texture, polish, and patina a piece of copper.

14 Jun 2026

Mindful creative colouring and poetry reading

A calming and inspiring event for all ages. 

03 May 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Kintsugi workshops

Learn the magical art of Kintsugi with artist Ema Frost.