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05 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

Wharenui Harikoa

In celebration of Matariki 2025, the nation’s woollen wharenui returns to her place of origin — T...

24 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

Takapuna Winter Lights

Pop in for a bite to eat & drink at your favourite restaurants and bars, and let your senses guid...

13 Feb 2025 - 04 Dec 2025

Rhymetime - Glen Eden Library

Rhymetime is a fun, free session including music, songs, movement, stories and finger rhymes.

02 Aug 2025

Auckland at Play through Research & Heritage Collections

Learn to search for treasures in special collections, including photographs, archives, oral histo...

09 Aug 2025

Franklin Pestival 2025

Hear from a range of guest speakers as they share practical insights and local success stories.

13 Sep 2025

8th Multi-Ethnic Dance Festival 2025

The 8th Multi-Ethnic Dance Festival 2025 hosted by The Nepalese Cultural Centre New Zealand Incor...

05 Dec 2025

Orewa Christmas Twilight Market and Festival

A free to attend market and festival celebrating everything Christmas held right by the beach in...

News25 Results

City Centre Waterfront 8 Jul 2025

Midtown’s mid-winter magic

Mid-winter midtown festival promises to keep the city centre humming.

Community 1 Jul 2025

Whau celebrates nine days of Pasifika power

Whau Pasifika Festival is making a vibrant return—bringing nine events over nine days in a powerful celebration of kotahitanga.

Community 28 Apr 2025

Māngere East Culture Festival brings the fun, flavour, and spirit

The streets of Massey in Māngere East came alive with vibrant colours, joyful singing, beautiful performances, a showcase of rangatahi (youth) entrepreneurial brilliance, and a wave of community aroha at the Māngere East Cultural Festival.

Parks / Outdoors 14 Feb 2025

Best spots to enjoy Valentine’s Day in Auckland

From romantic walks to sunset sailing, there are lots of ways to make the most of Auckland with your loved ones this Valentine's Day.

Community 11 Feb 2025

Auckland’s most colourful festival returns this February

A burst of colour is on the horizon for Tāmaki Makaurau as Auckland Pride Festival returns for February 2025.

Community 15 Jan 2025

Diversity Festival 2024 immerses community in vibrant tapestry of cultures

It was an explosion of cultures for one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic festivals, organised by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Heritage 3 Oct 2024

Explore Pacific ties at this year’s Auckland Heritage Festival

Auckland Council invites all Aucklanders to explore Pacific ties at the upcoming Auckland Heritage Festival, which runs from 28 September to 13 October, with the theme of Moana Oceania.

Libraries 19 Jul 2024

We Read Auckland Festival returns to Tāmaki Makaurau

Get ready for a month of great local reads and insightful author talks as We Read Auckland / Ka Pānui Tātou Tāmaki Makaurau returns for 2024.