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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.

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...