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06 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Pakuranga

Enjoy fun and family-friendly activities at the library to spark curiosity and create lasting mem...

04 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 2026

Matariki Remembrance

Join us as we honour the past and look ahead to the future, this Māori New Year, guided by the st...

04 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Botany

Bring your imagination and come along with your friends and whānau to our free and fun-filled sch...

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Matariki Festival 2026

Celebrate the Māori new year in Tāmaki Makaurau during Matariki Festival 2026.

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

The Stars of Matariki - Ngā Whetu o Matariki

Drop into the museum and watch the story of Matariki unfold through sand art.

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Vector Lights for Matariki

Vector Lights is honouring Matariki with a dedicated light and sound show created by Ngāti Whātua...

24 Jun 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

Doc Edge Festival 2026

A documentary film festival like no other!

05 Jun 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

World Press Photo and Doc Edge Immersive Exhibition

A landmark new exhibition that merges the internationally acclaimed World Press Photo Exhibition...

News26 Results

Community 21 Aug 2025

Eat your way around the world all in one place: Ōtāhuhu

Whether you’re a foodie, culture seeker, or simply after a great family or friends’ day out, Ōtāhuhu is calling.

City Centre Waterfront 8 Jul 2025

Midtown’s mid-winter magic

Mid-winter midtown festival promises to keep the city centre humming.

Community 1 Jul 2025

Whau celebrates nine days of Pasifika power

Whau Pasifika Festival is making a vibrant return—bringing nine events over nine days in a powerful celebration of kotahitanga.

Community 28 Apr 2025

Māngere East Culture Festival brings the fun, flavour, and spirit

The streets of Massey in Māngere East came alive with vibrant colours, joyful singing, beautiful performances, a showcase of rangatahi (youth) entrepreneurial brilliance, and a wave of community aroha at the Māngere East Cultural Festival.

Parks / Outdoors 14 Feb 2025

Best spots to enjoy Valentine’s Day in Auckland

From romantic walks to sunset sailing, there are lots of ways to make the most of Auckland with your loved ones this Valentine's Day.

Community 11 Feb 2025

Auckland’s most colourful festival returns this February

A burst of colour is on the horizon for Tāmaki Makaurau as Auckland Pride Festival returns for February 2025.

Community 15 Jan 2025

Diversity Festival 2024 immerses community in vibrant tapestry of cultures

It was an explosion of cultures for one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic festivals, organised by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Heritage 3 Oct 2024

Explore Pacific ties at this year’s Auckland Heritage Festival

Auckland Council invites all Aucklanders to explore Pacific ties at the upcoming Auckland Heritage Festival, which runs from 28 September to 13 October, with the theme of Moana Oceania.