/rss/events/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 EST Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:30:48 EST en Umbraco http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/group-admits-mistake/ How does a group form? The five Tāmaki Makaurau based artists in this exhibition were invited independently to make new artwork. They have all produced semi-fictional worlds that raise questions about authority, participation, and meaning. Each of these... Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:03:39 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/page-to-future/ The Page to Future Programme provides intergenerational friendship through books and storytelling. It aims to foster connections and build understanding between different age groups in our community. Visit Glenfield Library and join our senior volunteers... Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:53:16 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/rhymetime-blockhouse-bay/ A time to dance, sing and laugh for busy toddlers.  For 18 months to 3 years, all under 5's are welcome. Every Friday during term time. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:42:32 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/hands-on-ecology-series-regenerative-practices-for-weed-control/ Join us in learning te ao Māori approach to restoration! Hands On Ecology workshop series is designed for community restoration groups and anyone keen to learn about restoration ecology through a te ao Māori lens. A 3-hour session offers practical skills... Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:50:41 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/seniors-climate-action-network-strategic-hui/ Shape the future of Seniors Climate Action Network (SCAN)! What are your hopes for the future? What concerns you about climate change? How can seniors connect, contribute and take action together? Following an inspiring Golden Festival and a year full of... Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:34:56 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/jiggle-and-wiggle/ Bring your dancing feet to our preschool session on Friday mornings for music, dancing ukuleles, bubbles and lot of fun! Our programme is for children aged two years to under five. Sessions are usually 30 minutes long and most run during the school term... Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:22:38 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/art-exhibition-opening-diwali-in-colours/ Come and celebrate the creativity of our local community at the Diwali in Colours art exhibition opening! The exhibition features beautiful artworks created by community members who took part in our Diwali art class, inspired by the colours, traditions... Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:06:16 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/knox-music-series-singalong-with-ben/ A lovely interactive singalong where participants are encouraged to choose songs and join in. Ben is an Auckland resident and will lead the session. Morning tea will be provided. As part of the Golden Festival, Knox Home Trust warmly invites... Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:52:26 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/i-m-just-older-darling/ I Am Just Older, Darling is an afternoon gathering for older rainbow people and their friends to celebrate the joy of ageing through food, conversation and storytelling. Around a shared table, dishes carry personal and cultural stories, creating a space... Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:37:42 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/09/cabaret/ Berlin, 1929. Germany stands on the edge of an abyss. In the twilight of the Jazz Age, nothing is taboo at the Kit Kat Club, where boys, girls and everyone in between are living each day as if it’s their last. Caught up in a hedonistic whirl of sex and... Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:24:20 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/pops-pinball/ Auckland's biggest pinball machine is now live! Te Waitematā Station has been transformed into a giant, playable arcade game with in Te Komititanga. Step up to this four-player booth and control the flippers to play the building in real time. Work... Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:29:40 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/windows-of-imagination/ Windows of the Imagination brings to life 179 artworks created by Auckland tamariki during the construction of the City Rail Link. Inspired by bedtime stories, night lights and the power of imagination, this giant projection transforms the façade of Te... Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:08:20 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/home-exhibition/ Opening preview: Friday 16 October, 6pm-8pm Exhibition running: 17 October - 5 December 2026 In Conversation with Fa’amele Etuale and Lema Shamamba: Saturday 7 November, 2pm-3pm - part of Open Arts Day Sometimes we search our entire lives looking for... Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:36:11 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/he-kokonga-whare-e-kitea-exhibition/ Opening preview: Friday 16 October, 6-8pm Exhibition running: 17 October - 5 December 2026 Artist kōrero: Saturday 5 December, 11am-12pm He kokonga whare e kitea, he kokonga ngākau e kore e kitea.  The corners of a house can be seen, but the... Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:34:41 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/kitinga-bashenyi-exhibition/ Opening preview: Friday 16 October, 6pm-8pm Exhibition running from: 17 October - 5 December 2026 In Conversation with Fa’amele Etuale and Lema Shamamba: Saturday 7 November, 2-3pm - part of Open Arts Day Stitch and share: An embroidery gathering:... Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:34:20 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/rhymetime/ Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement, rhymes and bubbles for preschoolers and their caregivers. Suitable for ages 18 months to three years. Older preschoolers are also welcome. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:22:23 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/09/kaurilands-school-changing-faces/ A collaboration between Kaurilands School and Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery. Whether making handprints on cave walls, painting self-portraits or taking selfies, for thousands of years humans have sought to represent themselves and mark their... Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:04:36 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/foundations-in-drawing-and-painting/ Join art tutor Isabella Baillie and delve into the building blocks of drawing and painting through a series of fun, creative projects each week. Budding young artists will experiment with colour, line, shape, texture, light and shade, learning how to use... Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:55:53 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/kids-learn-to-ride/ Learning to ride a bike is one of those big childhood milestones and being part of that experience as a parent or caregiver is a thrill. Whether they're starting on a balance bike or making the transition to pedals, this course will teach kids aged 2-13... Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:51:05 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/auckland-explained/ Living in Auckland comes with a lot of questions and finding the right answers isn’t always easy. That’s why we created Auckland Explained, a practical workshop designed to help migrants better understand life in this city, build confidence and connect... Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:24 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/author-talk-dacre-cottage-and-the-weiti-block/ Join Felicity as she shares insights from her book, ‘Dacre Cottage and the Weiti Block’. Explore the history of early New Zealand through the adventures of Captain Ranulph Dacre, the preservation of our local heritage and hear about the little brick... Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:40:16 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/strings-under-the-stars-2026/ Following two years of sold-out seasons, Strings Under the Stars returns for 2026, once again combining the beauty of live chamber music and the wonder of the night sky in a mesmerising experience presented by Te Whatu Stardome and Auckland... Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:00:00 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/stray-thoughts/ Stray Thoughts illustrates our connecting thoughts, dreams and memories as we journey through life. Linley Wilkinson uses hemp woven with a wool overlay to explore how these connections do not always take a straight path, instead becoming a tangled mass... Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:05:00 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/coexisting-reflections/ Coexisting Reflections brings together a series of abstract collage works and mixed-media paintings exploring the natural world. The exhibition celebrates the meeting of different materials and processes, exploring the ways they reflect, absorb and... Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:56:01 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/cementing-destruction/ This exhibition explores the hidden environmental impact of concrete through analogue photography and experimental photographic processes. By using concrete dust, limestone and wet concrete to create the prints, the material becomes part of the artwork... Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:42:11 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/09/te-ripo-o-te-moana-taonga-through-time/ Te Ripo o te Moana: Taonga Through Time brings together taonga Māori from the Museum’s collection in an exhibition exploring the richness and diversity of Māori creative practice. Featuring: whakairo rākau (wood carving) raranga (weaving) kōwhaiwhai... Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:37:26 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/exhibition-i-will-be-a-feast-for-all-that-hums/ Whai mai ki Te-Aitanga-a-Pepeke, te ao o Whiro-te-tipua. I will be a feast for all that hums is presented by Witching Hour, a collective of four Elam-educated artists: Madison Carroll Meiya Julian-Takahashi Angus Edwards Elise Sadlier. A feast for all... Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:55:34 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/drop-in-ceramics-studio/ Looking for time to focus on a project or need some technical advice? Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio. These weekly drop-in sessions are perfect for practitioners seeking studio space to develop their own... Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:52:53 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/torua/ Tōrua (Movement of the Human) Follow the dancers. (Re)discover the city centre of Tāmaki Makaurau. Following sold-out seasons across Aotearoa, Tōrua returns to offer an intimate, cinematic and unforgettable encounter with dance, place and community.... Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:22:07 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/08/group-show-the-crackling-of-the-sun/ Guerreiro Do Divino Amor, Taylor McArthur, Natalie Paneng, Richard Penn, Tracey Tawhiao, Imogen Taylor, Nat Tozer, Toby Twiss, Mawena Yehouessi. The group show The Crackling of the Sun builds on mythic memories and speculative storytelling. Bringing... Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:55:33 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/08/ruth-ige-the-evocation-of-worlds/ Winner of the 2025 Rydal Art Prize, Ruth Ige presents a new body of work that extends her ongoing exploration of identity, belonging, and representations of Blackness. Through richly layered paintings, Ige creates cumulative worlds where history, poetry,... Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:52:59 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/09/first-light-australasia-s-largest-public-art-lightwall-returns/ Australasia's largest public art lightwall will once again illuminate Auckland's waterfront, with three leading wāhine Māori artists launching First Light - The Lightship's 2026/27 curatorial programme. The opening programme features new commissions by... Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:53:01 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/white-noise-plus-oro/ Touch Compass presents WHITE NOISE + Oro (Alisha McLennan Marler + guests). An electrifying performance, WHITE NOISE has emerged from award-winning creator/performer Alisha McLennan Marler’s lived experience of disability, as an artist, mother... Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:04:17 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/operamoth/ Tempo Dance Festival presents Operamoth (Ctenophora Co.). When do we hold things dear and when do we allow ourselves to let go? Contorted postures and lashing appendages permeate three bodies as they melt towards collapse. Against the backdrop... Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:04:04 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/when-it-is-finished-plus-glimmer/ She made a choice in that moment which changed the course of everything. For her it was finished. Over in a flash. For others, they remember. When It Is Finished connects two periods of working in two vastly different places. It deals with an emergence of... Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:58:24 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/08/ebook-group/ Each month a Libby book club item will be chosen, its guaranteed available and can be downloaded onto your mobile device. Share your thoughts with others through the Fable app, get book recommendations, track your reading and vote on book club picks.Join... Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:48:49 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/08/english-conversation-corner/ Join Librarians each Friday in a casual group to practice basic English conversation skills and make new friends. All people from all cultures are welcomed. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:36:05 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/08/kaumatua-and-open-groove/ Join Whaea Yvonne for her kaumātua and open groove exercise class! Enjoy a fun, high-energy workout that's suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Whether you're looking to stay active, improve your wellbeing, or simply enjoy moving and grooving with... Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:40:03 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/festival-of-frights-after-dark-guided-tour/ Howick Historical Village is an unsettling place after dark. On this guided tour, your guide brings true crime stories and ghostly tales from 1800s Auckland to life. Step into the Puhi Nui Homestead, a site long favoured by paranormal investigators. Hear... Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:09:59 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/08/friday-unwind-qigong-yoga-kirtan-meditation/ Kick off your weekend with Friday Unwind - a free/koha community programme!  Come along, unwind, relax your body and mind, experience sound/mantra meditation or Kirtan and connect with others, and enjoy a relaxed evening with your local... Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:52:02 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/king-pin-dave-cameron-s-boxing-and-wrestling-collection/ King Pin: Dave Cameron’s Boxing and Wrestling Collection explores the extraordinary archive built by Auckland collector, athlete and historian Dave Cameron. Over decades, he amassed photographs, scrapbooks and memorabilia documenting boxing and wrestling... Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:10:27 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/08/jeena-shin-jamie-te-heuheu-moving-through-time/ This exhibition presents a dialogue between Aotearoa-based painters Jeena Shin (South Korea) and Jamie Te Heuheu (Ngāti Tūwharetoa). It forms part of a series of dialogue exhibitions at Te Uru, and brings together two distinct artistic practices through a... Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:23:48 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/08/minecraft-mayhem/ Minecraft Mayhem provides a safe and welcoming space for tamariki to enjoy playing Minecraft after school. Participants can choose to play independently in single-player mode or connect with other like-minded kids through a safe and secure server. Come... Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:49:24 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/08/arts-4-us-west/ Arts 4 Us West is a welcoming space where tamariki can express themselves through drawing, painting and creating in a supportive environment. Open to tamariki aged 5 to 12, everyone is welcome to come along, get creative, and enjoy exploring their... Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:09:50 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/08/drawzy-drop-in/ Join Armani from Drawzy Online for a relaxed after-school hangout featuring gaming, creative activities and plenty of opportunities to connect with others. Drop in, hang out and enjoy a fun afternoon with friends in a welcoming environment. No bookings... Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:47:09 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/08/badminton/ Come along and enjoy social badminton while meeting new friends! This whānau-friendly programme welcomes everyone, regardless of age or skill level. Whether you're new to badminton or have played before, it's a great opportunity to have fun, stay active... Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:57:20 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/08/drop-in-drawing/ Keen to practice your sketching and observation skills? Join us every Friday lunchtime for an open drawing class with a life model. Whether you are picking up a pencil for the first time or are an accomplished artist, these welcoming sessions offer an... Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:19:28 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/08/wriggle-and-rhyme-titirangi/ Join us for a fun music and movement program that supports and promotes brain development for babies and toddlers. Suitable for under twos. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:55:39 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/08/our-ocean-of-islands/ Our Ocean of Islands is a landmark exhibition bringing together the Indigenous knowledge systems and cultural practices of 24 Moana Oceania island nations, including Tangata Whenua and all 17 island nations with diaspora communities in Aotearoa. Developed... Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:11:42 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/08/english-conversation-club-te-manawa/ Looking to improve your English conversation skills and meet people in the Massey community? Join our English Conversation Club to build your confidence and practice speaking English in a friendly, relaxed environment and make new friends. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:40:13 EST