/rss/events/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 EST Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:30:12 EST en Umbraco http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/walk-on-the-wild-side-gallery-encounters/ These school holidays, step into a world where museum specimens come to life through story, imagination and your help! Meet two larger than life wildlife enthusiasts who will be romping through our natural sciences galleries from 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm... Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:27:14 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/matariki-remembrance/ Join us as we honour the past and look ahead to the future, this Māori New Year, guided by the stars above. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:32:34 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/new-beginnings-matariki-art-and-photography-competition/ Calling all young creatives in Tāmaki Makaurau! As Matariki rises in our morning sky, the Māori New Year begins - a time for reflection, hope and fresh starts. So, we ask: what does 'new beginnings' mean to you? Mt Albert Library invites you to get... Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:39:08 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/july-school-holiday-art-programme/ Looking for a creative and engaging way to keep children inspired these school holidays? Our July School Holiday Art Programme is packed with hands-on fun for young artists aged 5-17 years. With a wide range of exciting workshops on offer, there's... Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:51:04 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/school-holidays-clendon/ Enjoy our Matariki school holiday programme for tamariki aged 5-12 years! Nau mai, haere mai! Join us these school holidays as we celebrate Matariki, the Māori new year. Matariki is a special time to remember those who have gone before us, celebrate the... Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:39:25 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-aotea-great-barrier/ School holiday fun at Aotea / Great Barrier Library!  Looking for something creative to do these school holidays? Join our Matariki-themed colouring-in competition and be in to win! Pop into the library to pick up your colouring sheet, then return... Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:46:33 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-leys-institute-little-library/ Enjoy our fun school holiday activities!  Monday 6 July, 2pm - 2.30pm | Matariki Storytime Join us for stories and songs that celebrate Matariki. Suitable for younger tamariki. Thursday 9 July, 10am - 5pm | Make a Matariki Star  Matariki manako... Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:26:02 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/vex-robotics-workshop/ Start your tamariki's engineering journey with this Vex Robotics Workshop!  Build, code and drive - learn the stepping-stones! Please note that this activity is for children as part of the school holidays. Parental or caregiver supervision is... Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:18:15 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/free-play-drop-in/ Bring your little ones to have a play with all sorts of fun toys - blocks, instruments, balls, soft toys, bean bags and more! This event has no maximum age, so feel free to bring toddlers or older children.  All children must be supervised. Parnell... Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:54:51 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/vector-lights-for-matariki/ Vector Lights is honouring Matariki with a dedicated light and sound show created by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. The show tells the story of Matariki rising over Te Kahu Tōpuni o Tuperiri Central Auckland. It represents Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei as ahi kā and... Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:51:31 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-botany/ Bring your imagination and come along with your friends and whānau to our free and fun-filled school holiday activities to celebrate Matariki! Matariki Challenge - Scavenger Hunt | Saturday 4 July - Sunday 19 July Mother star Matariki is hosting a hakari... Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:23:42 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/toi-ki-te-paka-2026/ This Matariki kaupapa is a collaboration between iwi o Te Kawerau ā Maki and Auckland Council to connect our whānau to local parks through art. Students from our local manu kura will design artworks that we will support in getting into local parks through... Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:50:13 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/wheturangitia/ Whetūrangitia is our exhibition series in celebration of Matariki, honouring both those who have passed in previous months and our rangatahi who guide us into the upcoming year. This year marks our second programme dedicated to supporting local youth, in... Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:46:33 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/time-travellers-quiz/ Quiz. Play. Win. Calling all time travellers - step inside Heritage New Zealand properties, Highwic and Alberton and travel back to the late 1800's. See if you've got what it takes to crack the Time Travellers' Quiz. Explore the houses and hunt for clues.... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:46:46 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/matariki-challenge/ Celebrate Matariki across the Howick Local Board Libraries. Visit each library, complete their Matariki challenge and receive a unique limited-edition bookmark. Challenges are designed for tamariki aged 5+. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:13:09 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-nathan-homestead-pukepuke/ Nathan Homestead Pukepuke offers a fun, active and creative school holiday programme for tamariki aged 5–13 years. Our sessions are designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and keep kids engaged through hands-on experiences and exciting... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:18:20 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/starry-night-matariki/ Celebrate Matariki and Kiribati Language Week with a programme full of creativity, learning and connection. From star‑inspired crafts to language activities and nature‑based discovery, each session invites tamariki to explore, create and grow. Monday 6... Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:25:17 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-kumeu/ Keep the kids entertained with our fun school holiday activities! Monday 6 July, 10.30am Family storytime with fun craft. Suitable for ages 3-7 years. Tuesday 7 July, 10.30am Movie and popcorn - watch a PG rated movie and we'll supply the popcorn.... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:52:58 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-manurewa/ Come and join us these school holidays for a bunch of fun Matariki themed school holiday activities! Monday 6 July, 10am - 11am: Origami Birds Tuesday 7 July, 10am - 12pm: The Fabric of Play Wednesday 8 July, 10am - 11am: Nature Collage Thursday 9 July,... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:14:13 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-wellsford/ Manawatia a Matariki! Warm up your winter with our fun school holiday events and drop-in activities. Visitors can enter the ‘stars in a jar’ competition and try any of our fun Matariki activities. Colour and Create | Monday 6 July, drop-in activity... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:46:26 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/tukutuku-panel-workshop/ Learn the meaning behind patterns like Purapurawhetu (scattered stars). Weave your very own star-themed panel - a lasting keepsake for you to take home. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:04:56 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/the-stars-of-matariki-nga-whetu-o-matariki/ Drop into the museum and watch the story of Matariki unfold through a sand art short film. This recorded work by award-winning artist Marcus Winter (The Sandman) uses sand to create images that shift and change before your eyes. Grounded in Te Ao Māori,... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:47:42 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/matariki-herenga-waka/ When Matariki rises, it’s time to prepare the waka. Join us for a Matariki holiday experience in which tamariki will learn how waka journeys are supported by stars, community and care for the environment. Build and name your waka, explore the stars of... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:46:26 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/the-whetu-of-matariki/ An exhibition of whetū and their stories, featuring artwork by AUT design student Te Awanui-a-Rangi Teresa Clark (Ngāpuhi). Learn about the pūrākau of Matariki, engage with the interactive component, and share your own connection with a Matariki... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:04:23 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/grey-lynn-pukapuka-taonga/ Come and see an in-library exhibition of some of Grey Lynn Library’s most special pukapuka! Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:02:38 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/atua-wahine-ki-te-rangi/ Atua Wāhine ki te Rangi is a four-piece artistic and educational tribute dedicated to the female Māori deities who reside within the celestial realm. The collection celebrates these powerful figures, highlighting their cultural significance and enduring... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:01:45 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/he-taonga-ano-te-hau/ He Taonga Ānō te Hau: Treasures That Still Breathe weaves together new and earlier works by multidisciplinary artist Siniva Mokaraka. Working through a Māori and Pasifika lens, Mokaraka reimagines still life to honour taonga as living carriers of mauri,... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:59:35 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/nga-takune/ This Matariki mā Puanga exhibition is a rangatahi-led exploration of intention – what is meant, what we carry forward, and what is chosen. Rangatahi reflect on what they choose to nurture and how they locate themselves within whānau, hapori and... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:57:55 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/he-taniwha-he-tipua/ He Taniwha, He Tipua explores narratives of taniwha in te ao Māori. This exhibition brings together a collective of three toi Māori practitioners, Madison Redman (Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa, Ngāpuhi), Fern Ngatai (Ngāti Porou, Tainui) and Tristan Marler (Te... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:57:18 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/haerenga/ Haerenga by noa hāmana (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kura, Ngāti Toa) explores Māori migration and its continuation in the 21st century. Waves of dispersal across Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa brought interludes of radical cultural adaptation, generating ancestral stories that... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:56:47 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-flat-bush/ Enjoy our free fun school holiday activities at Flat Bush Library!  Matariki Themed Scavenger Hunt Come along anytime during the school holidays for a fun scavenger hunt. Saturday 4 July 2026, 2pm - 3pm | Kahoot and Chinese Snack Put your Chinese... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:44:37 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/matariki-lantern-workshop/ Celebrate Matariki by creating your own beautiful lantern inspired by the stars of the Māori New Year. Join us for a fun and creative workshop where tamariki can design, decorate and take home their lantern to light up the season. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:34:37 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-pakuranga/ Matariki ki te rangi - make, create, explore! Enjoy fun and family-friendly activities at the library to spark curiosity and create lasting memories for the whole whānau. Suitable for all ages unless specified otherwise. Parental assistance and guidance... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:32:24 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/tuhono/ Tūhono: Matariki 2026 will bring Te Tōangaroa and the city to life through a powerful light trail of story, movement and connection. Developed by whānau artists and ahi kā of Tāmaki Makaurau, these installations will reflect the unique identity,... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:43:22 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/mid-winter-monster-mug-mayhem/ Design your own monster mug this winter holiday!  Choose from your favourite freaky monster. Create your own hand-built clay mug. Glaze it, decorate it and bring your monster mug to life. Take home a colourful, fired, full functional ceramic mug! For... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:01:40 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-with-auckland-council-pools-and-leisure/ Give your kids an unforgettable winter break filled with fun, adventure and new friendships at our Auckland Council Pools and Leisure School Holiday Programme! These winter holidays, we’ve lined up the perfect mix of cosy indoor activities, exciting... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:54:40 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-papakura/ Come along and our fun school holiday activities! Monday 6 July, 1pm - 2.30pm | Fire and Emergency!  Bring your whānau along to Fire and Emergency’s fun session with kids’ Firewise activities, VR experience and colouring. Plus adult safety tips, free... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:42:48 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/kids-and-whanau-create/ From June to August, our free Kids & Whānau guide, Matariki Explore, will be available. Within the guide, you will build a magical waka, inspired by Reuben Paterson’s Guide Kaiārahi sculpture. Learn about the parts of a waka, the stars of Matariki and... Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:46:21 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/tuhia-ki-nga-whetu/ Share your thoughts, hopes and messages this Matariki. This interactive community activity invites you to write a message on a star and add it to our display board. Together, the stars will create a collective artwork celebrating reflection, remembrance... Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:41:16 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/he-tumu-matawaka/ He Tumu Mātāwaka is an exploration of the social and cultural footprint of urban Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland – a tale of migration, reclamation, and shaping a new future. In these nine episodes, leaders share their reflections and insights - and... Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:39:23 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/matariki-festival-2026/ Whakanuia te tau hou Māori! Celebrate the Māori new year in Tāmaki Makaurau during Matariki Festival 2026. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:39:52 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-motat/ This July, explore how lenses and optics shape the way we see everything around us. Make your own 3D glasses, draw an anaglyph image and see the world of MOTAT in 3D. Experiment with mirrors, black panels and reflective surfaces on a large-scale light... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:03:21 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-warkworth/ Throughout the holidays, pop into the library for free, fun activities and events. Explore our books, enjoy in-library events or try a scavenger hunt. Monday 6 July, 10.30am - 11.30am | Story Adventures Live! Author talk and fun activities for tamariki... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:18:22 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-mangere-bridge/ Enjoy fun school holiday activities at Mangere Bridge Library! Family Fun Saturday 4 July, 10.30am - 11am Saturday 11 July, 10.30am - 11am Saturday 18 July, 10.30am - 11am Join us for the exciting sessions that combine Storytime, Rhymetime, and Wriggle... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:33:17 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-onehunga/ Come along and enjoy fun school holiday activities at Onehunga Library! Monday 6 July, 10am - 11.30am | Gardening with Bunnings  Bunnings will be back at the library this school holidays to deliver a hands-on gardening workshop. Children get to take... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:32:03 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/starry-night-matariki-activities/ Celebrate Matariki with fun activities, make stars, weave, create special treasures, grow micro green plants and enjoy bright, colourful art inspired by the night sky! (For children 6 to 14 years old) Monday 6 July, 10.30am | Swirls of Light Create your... Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:14 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/matariki-ki-motat/ Celebrate Matariki at MOTAT with hands-on, immersive and digital experiences for all ages. Step into a VR journey and explore the Matariki cluster in the night sky. Send digital wishes to Hiwa-i-te-rangi through our digital experience Ki a Hiwa Rā! and... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:06:36 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/matariki-herenga-waka-a-gathering-of-many-voices/ The theme for Matariki Festival 2026, ‘Matariki Herenga Waka’ (the mooring place of many canoes), speaks to convergence, such as the coming together of people’s stories and creative practices in a shared space. This exhibition positions The Poi Room as a... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:35:37 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/wishes-to-hiwa-i-te-rangi/ Join us for the pop-up installation of Hiwa-i-te-Rangi: The Wishing Star by Penny Howard, located in the main Homestead reception area, to celebrate Te Tau Hou Māori. You are invited to write your aspirations for Matariki on one of the wishbones in the... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:29:38 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/raranga-exhibition/ Lake House Arts will present Hei Āpōpō (‘see you tomorrow’) as the flagship exhibition of our Matariki season. Led by the Kaipātiki Weaving Rōpū, this exhibition celebrates raranga, whatu and tāniko using natural fibres of Aotearoa including harakeke,... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:54:09 EST