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Community 3 Apr 2019

A brand new lodge for Motu Kaikoura

A new lodge has been opened on Motu Kaikoura, a scenic reserve just off the coast of Great Barrier.

Arts 29 Mar 2019

5 public artworks to check out this summer

Time to spare in the CBD? Take a look at these!

Arts 28 Mar 2019

Art and activism with Rosanna Raymond of the Pacific Sisters

OurAuckland spoke to Rosanna Raymond about identity, creativity and the group’s new retrospective.

Beaches 28 Mar 2019

From the ranges to the sea – meet your Harbourmaster

Meet Andrew Hayton, Auckland's Harbourmaster, in our last profile of people working in, on and around water in Auckland.

Community 21 Mar 2019

Waitematā Local Board seeks nominations for Good Citizens’ Awards

Waitematā Local Board is seeking nominations to help recognise those who go above and beyond to make Waitematā a great place to live.

Educational 21 Mar 2019

Councillor aids Aotearoa connection to British civil rights movement

A British civil rights leader with descendants in Aotearoa was celebrated for his work in London this month.

Community 21 Mar 2019

Making MOTAT even better

Improvements are currently underway at MOTAT as part of the museum’s long-term site development plans.

Cultural 19 Mar 2019

Pasifika Festival will not go ahead this year

A statement from ATEED General Manager Destination, Steve Armitage, following the cancellation of Pasifika Festival 2019.

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Dream Futures: Screendance Now

Come together to celebrate and send off Tempo Dance Festival in style.

18 Oct 2026 - 19 Oct 2026

Full Fat Legend

Comedy Legend Greg Davies is coming to Australia and New Zealand for the very first time with his...

19 Oct 2026 - 23 Nov 2026

Throw and pinch ceramics course

Join Val for a relaxing six-week evening ceramics course where you'll explore both hand-building...

20 Oct 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Throw it down remix

This six-week course course is open to beginners, intermediate potters and beyond!

21 Oct 2026

Lalaga Ke Malolo

Celebrate Niuean Language Week in a wellness weaving workshop with Niuean, Tongan and Samoan crea...

21 Oct 2026

Weaving workshop

Learn how to weave a matalili from start to finish under the guidance of Dahlina.

21 Oct 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Throw it down

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28 Oct 2026 - 01 Nov 2026

Songs for Nobodies

Three of New Zealand’s most prominent theatrical forces create an unforgettable production.