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Community 3 Feb 2020

Ōrākei Basin at its best for Community Day 2020

Discover how much Ōrākei Basin has to offer at the Ōrākei Basin Community Day, all are welcome.

Educational 3 Feb 2020

New look planned for Franklin library

Changes are planned for Franklin: The Centre to add a new community meeting and increased office space for local board staff.

Community 30 Jan 2020

Registrations now open for Diversity Festival performers and stallholders

A true picture of south Auckland will be on display when diverse communities come together to celebrate at Diversity Festival.

Community 29 Jan 2020

New playground for Maungawhau in time for summer

The popular children’s playground on Normanby Road at the foot of Maungawhau / Mt Eden is getting a makeover! A brand new adventure park will be in place by mid-December, in time for school holidays.

Arts 29 Jan 2020

Sculptor of the week - James Wright

James Wright's sculpture Ratiti Mya is on display at the Auckland Botanic Gardens this summer.

Arts 29 Jan 2020

Sculptor of the week - Bing Dawe

Christchurch-based sculptor Bing Dawe is exhibiting at Sculpture in the Gardens until 6 March 2016.

Beaches 29 Jan 2020

New dog rules for Point Chevalier Beach

New dog access rules for Point Chevalier Beach aim to balance the needs of all users of the beach.

Community 29 Jan 2020

New Onehunga shared path now open

Moving around Onehunga just got a lot easier with Onehunga’s new cycle network, which is now officially open.

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Rhythm and Repose

Vincent brings to the podium his broad experience with top New Zealand ensembles including NZSO,...

22 Sep 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

Cabaret

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23 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026

The Pearl Fishers

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27 Sep 2026

The Henderson Shuffle

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01 Oct 2026

Haydn & Shostakovich

Beginning with the clean tranquillity of Morning, Grieg’s first suite from his music to the play...

06 Oct 2026 - 08 Oct 2026

Fijian Language Week Storytime

30 minute themed sessions featuring stories, rhymes, singing and dancing.

15 Oct 2026

Beethoven’s Piano No. 4

The brilliant 17-year-old Canadian pianist Sophia Liu makes her Australasian debut with Beethoven...

17 Oct 2026

St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra

A classical symphony orchestra performing a wide repertoire of music.