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Arts 10 Mar 2020

Young artists mentored on Waiheke

E Tipu E Rea is pairing youth with established Māori artists.

City Centre Waterfront 6 Mar 2020

One year until the 36th America’s Cup hits our shores

The 36th America’s Cup is set to get underway on Auckland’s Waitematā on 6 March 2021.

6 Mar 2020

Decision on resource consent notification for proposed national Erebus memorial

An independent commissioner has made a decision on the resource consent notification for the proposed national Erebus memorial at Dove-Myer Robinson Park.

Community 4 Mar 2020

Ponsonby Park project reaches another milestone

A design for 254 Ponsonby Road has been approved by Waitematā Local Board and further funding for the project has been allocated.

Environment 2 Mar 2020

Kauri dieback aerial survey for Waiheke and Aotea

Helicopter takes to the skies over Waiheke Island and Aotea in search of kauri dieback.

Beaches 27 Feb 2020

The Hauraki Gulf is hurting and needs our help

Hauraki Gulf Forum releases 'State of our Gulf 2020' report today.

City Centre Waterfront 25 Feb 2020

First new Ferry Basin pontoon opens

Pine Harbour ferry passengers are the first to get a taste of what the Ferry Basin Redevelopment project will offer Auckland with the opening of the new Pier 1D Pontoon today.

Arts 20 Feb 2020

Arts coordinator role funded for Waiheke

Waiheke Local Board has given funding to community arts group Kāhui Creative Waiheke to establish a community-led arts coordinator role on the island.

Events

08 Sep 2026 - 22 Dec 2026

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki: Relaxed hours / Mauri tau

A lower-stimulation environment to explore the gallery during our relaxed hours. 

21 Jul 2026 - 08 Sep 2026

Portrait Foundations

This course will introduce drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew Loomis and John...

21 Jul 2026 - 22 Sep 2026

Drop-in print studio

Come along and work independently in our printmaking studio.

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Ponsonby Playgroup

Ponsonby Playgroup is a friendly place for parents/caregivers and their children to meet and play.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Low-sensory hours

Every Tuesday morning 10am–12pm, our current exhibition is set to a low-sensory experience, with...

09 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2026

Pill-rolling Fingers

Shared poetry and conversation exploring lived experiences of early-onset Parkinson’s with poet,...

10 Sep 2026

Notes on Tāmaki: Kuini Sheba

Enjoy a performance by Kuini Sheba, a reggae/hip-hop/R&B artist from Central Auckland.

10 Sep 2026

Piringatahi: Around the world in 60 minutes

From Antarctica to Cuba and Egypt to Japan - join Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections’ staff...