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Auckland International Cultural Festival

1 April. Celebrate the food, music, dance, arts, crafts and sports of our city's many vibrant cultures.

Auckland Anniversary Weekend

27-30 January. Auckland is turning 172 years old. We're having a birthday party and you're invited!

Auckland Lantern Festival 2012

3-5 February. Celebrate the start of the Year of the Dragon at the 13th annual Auckland Lantern Festival in Albert Park.

Auckland Seafood Festival

28-30 January. Experience an extravaganza of New Zealand's best seafood, musical acts and live demonstrations.

Auckland International Buskers Festival

27-30 January. Be inspired by top international performers on the streets of central Auckland!

Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta

30 January. Commemorate Auckland Anniversary Day at one of the world’s biggest one-day sailing regattas.

Toi o Manukau Waitangi Day Family Celebrations 2012

6 February. Auckland's largest Waitangi Day event.

Music and Movies in Parks 2012

January - March. Auckland Council presents two of Auckland's favourite summer events - Music in Parks and Movies in Parks.

ASB Polyfest

14-17 March. Celebrate the pride and passion of our Maori and Pacific Island communities through song, dance, speech and art.

Degas to Dali

3 March - 10 June. Auckland Art Gallery presents an exhibition of international modern artists whose work spans 100 years.

Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 - Auckland Stopover

8-18 March. The greatest test of sailing prowess and human endeavour is coming to Auckland.

Artspaces One Exhibition

7-24 March. A selection of mini art exhibitions by a variety of artists working with a range of media.

The Motor Camp

9 February - 3 March. Auckland Theatre Company brings summer to the stage - and it's guaranteed not to rain.

Uxbridge Cinema Club - Princess Ka'iulani (Australia)

19 March. Join us for a screening of this historical drama about the incredible life of Hawaiian Princess Ka'iulani.

Uxbridge Cinema Club - Boy (New Zealand)

5 March. Join us for a screening of New Zealand's second biggest ever movie!

Lake House Arts Festival 2012

13-15 April. Live wood carving, workshops and demonstrations in sculpture, painting, ceramics, textiles and more.

John Coley: Double Vision

14 April - 3 May. John Coley displays collages using cut coloured papers, as well as his earlier "Nightlights" series of paintings.

Group Show: Viewpoint

24 March - 12 April. A group exhibition of new works by painters who have been studying and exhibiting together.

First Friday Film Nights: Making Faces

2 March. Part of a short season of art and design films screened on the top floor of Lopdell House.

Caroline Griffin: No Matter What

3-22 March. An artistic response to readily found aggregates of atoms using the geometry of the tetrahedron.

Emily Smith and Jamie McClennan in concert

9 March. Emily Smith is a leading Scottish folk singer with powerful vocals that have gained her worldwide recognition.

Lovers Walk - A Poetic Journey in Eight Scenes

2-3 March. Lovers Walk is a rich, engaging and multi-layered show about love in all its forms.

Qantas Presents Latin Fiesta

15 March. Clench a rose between your teeth for an evening of sizzling music from Spain and South America.

Japanese Art Festival

30 March - 1 April. Over 240 modern artworks including animations and illustrations from Japanese and NZ artists.

Lantern-Making Workshop

5 February. Kids can celebrate Chinese New Year by making and decorating their own lantern.

Japan Day 2012

26 February. Enjoy a one-day cultural experience of Japan.

Pacific Fringe

20 February-3 March. Experience two weeks of Pacific performance, visual arts and tradition in Mangere.

Papatoetoe 150th Celebrations

Throughout 2012. Come along to commemorate Papatoetoe's 150th anniversary.

Mangemangeroa Walkway extension opening

17 March. Join Auckland's mayor at the official opening of the extension of the Mangemangeroa Walkway in Howick.

Harbourview Sculpture Trail

3-25 March. Come along to view NZ sculptures along a beautiful trail through a unique environment of ponds and salt marshes.

Much Ado About Nothing

3-23 March. Come and see one of Shakespeare’s most loved romantic comedies.

In VOICE and Music Garden Party at The Pah Homestead

4 February. Performances, music, live art, fashion, food and more.

In2it Beach Cricket

6 February. Come and join in a game of beach cricket and other fun games for the whole family.

Top Girls

23 February - 17 March. Silo brings one of the greatest plays of the 20th century, Top Girls, to Auckland's Q theatre.

New Performance Festival

17-26 February. Put reality aside and immerse yourself in a genre-blurring eight-day festival at THE EDGE.

African Youth Festival

17 March. The Ghanaian Association of New Zealand brings you the third Annual African Youth Festival.

BioBlitz

30 March. Join teams of scientists searching for every living species that grows, hops, crawls, swims or flies in the gardens.

Art in the Woolshed

10-18 March. Art in the Woolshed returns with another stunning exhibition of sculpture, paintings and ceramics.

Muriwai Waitangi Day Festival 2012

6 February. This new festival has music, art, kai and more just 35 minutes from the city at Auckland's most spectacular surf beach.

Free Park Ranger Walk and Talk 2012

17 January - 4 December. Come along and learn about the history, geology and botanical features of Auckland's parks.

Clevedon Jazz, Wine and Food Festival

12 February. Come and enjoy a family day of great music and food.

Uxbridge Cinema Club - Tabloid (USA)

13 February. Join Uxbridge Cinema Club for a film screening of this compelling, stranger-than-fiction documentary.

KURA - Story of a Maori Woman Artist

16 December - 12 February. An exciting exhibition covering the 26-year painting career of Maori artist Kura Te Waru Rewiri.

Have a Go Petanque

12 December - 13 February. Come and have a go at the French game of petanque.

Doggy Days Out

5 December - 29 February. Get your dog's tail wagging with some free canine socialising.

Kids Triathlon Training

21 February - 20 March. Come along and join in a session to help you with your kids' triathlon or duathlon training.

Pram Walks

2 February - 22 March. Come and join other mums and dads for a leisurely walk in the park.

State Beach Series

24 January - 27 March. Keep fit and have fun every Tuesday throughout summer.

State King of the Bays

31 March. What's your challenge? Pick from a selection of distances and challenges for every ability.

Body of Clay

2-31 March. An exhibition of pieces by established and emerging Auckland artists working with clay.

Franklin's Fallen

3-28 April. An exhibition by the Franklin Historical Society of their archival material relating to the ANZACs.

In Conversation: Brett Graham and John Pule

26 February. Sculptor Brett Graham joins artist John Pule to discuss their Pacific heritage and how it informs their art practice.

Irene Pink and Ngahiraka Mason

19 February. Irene Pink joins Ngahiraka Mason for a fun, informal conversation guaranteed to raise a smile.

Lantern Festival at Auckland Art Gallery

3-6 February. Celebrate Chinese New Year and the Auckland Lantern Festival at Auckland Art Gallery.

Music and Me

14-18 February. A new play by emerging Samoan playwright Victoria Schmidt.

Decoded - Patterns, Symbols, Icons

13 January - 25 February. Works from the Manukau Art Collection featuring new acquisitions that haven't been displayed before.

Tō Tātou Kāinga?

14 January-25 February. A look at the multiple conversations that intersect with the commemoration of Tiriti o Waitangi.

Year of the Dragon at Auckland Libraries

18 January - 11 February. Fly into the Year of the Dragon and enjoy exciting FREE activities at your local library.

Together

3-28 April. An exhibition focusing on that which binds us - images of family.

Janet Lilo exhibition

19 May - 16 June. Papakura Art Gallery hosts an exhibition curated by Auckland artist Janet Lilo through invitation by Tautai Trust.

Valentine's Day at Stardome

14 February. Give your partner the stars this Valentine's Day!

Colour of Distance and What's on Your Plate?

3 March - 7 April. These collaborative projects combine exhibition objects, publications and community-based public programmes.

Home Fires Burning and Boys Will Be Boys?

14 April - 12 May. Check out these concurrent exhibitions at Papakura Art Gallery.

Ko e nei whetu

23 June - 28 July. This exhibition has been curated to intersect with and reflect on the themes of Matariki.

Community Gym Six-Week Boot Camp

13 February - 23 March. Achieve maximum fitness result in minimum time with the six-week boot-camp-style programme.

Manukau Leisure Term 1 Recreation Programmes

7 February - 6 April. Heaps of entertaining and fun activities at Manukau Leisure's seven recreation centres.

New Zealand Fashion Festival 2012

24 February - 4 March. Back for 2012, the New Zealand Fashion Festival is set to be bigger than ever.

Go By Bike Breakfast

15 February. Get on your bike and attend a free breakfast event celebrating cycling versus driving.

More FM Devonport Food, Wine and Music Festival

18-19 February. Be entertained by an excellent range of top NZ music acts and enjoy some great wine and food.

Takapuna Beach Cup

17-19 February. The Takapuna Beach Cup is NZ's premier outrigger canoe event.

Mission Bay Art and Craft Market

30 January. Over 200 arts and crafts people will display and sell their work on Auckland Anniversary Day.

Uxbridge Sculpture Symposium

31 March - 1 April. This family event is a two-day open-air sculpture symposium featuring 15 New Zealand sculptors.

Splore 2012

17-19 February. Get ready for three amazing summer days devoted to music, art, culture and community!

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Summer Matinee

11 February. The APO invites you to the most elegant picnic in 2012.

Silo Cinema and Silo Sessions

13 January - 25 February. Check out these free outdoor movies and music sessions in Silo Park this summer.

West Artists' Open Studio Weekend

24-25 March. Artists from across west Auckland invite visitors into their studios and display their work.

Jersey Boys

From 10 April. This is the story of how four boys became one of the greatest successes in pop music history.

Estuary Artworks Exhibition of Finalists 2012

16 February - 8 March. This exhibition features works selected for the 2012 awards.

Saved memories - Scrapbooks 1570-2011

1 December - 4 March. An exhibition of scrapbooks from the Sir George Grey Special Collections and private collections.

T L Rodney Wilson - Mo's Kitchen

11 February - 1 March. This exhibition is an anthology of the kitchen - a place of peace, delight, love and labour.

Tane Mahuta

From 18 November. Tane Mahuta features in central Auckland's outdoor exhibition space - the Bledisloe Walkway Light Boxes.

A Day at the Seaside

9-30 January. Visit Voyager Maritime Museum these holidays for seaside fun and games.

St Jerome’s Laneway Festival

30 January. Silo Park in Wynyard Quarter will host a ground-breaking line-up of musicians.

Tune It Up

4 March. Experience the extraordinary sensation of music from countries around the world.

Baker's Dozen

15-23 December and 9-31 January. Artists have contributed works to raise funds for Starship Children's Hospital.

Coastal Challenge

25 February. The Coastal Challenge is a spectacular coastal run and walk down the North Shore coastline.

Bike Wise Month

1-29 February. Join in the 10th anniversary of Bike Wise this February.

REAL Women's Series

12 February - 29 April. Don't miss the 2012 REAL Women's Series - there's nothing like it!

Hibiscus Coast Swim-Run Series

13 December - 10 April. Have fun, get fit and challenge yourself this summer on the Hibiscus Coast.

Occasionalist at Artspace

13-22 December, 23 January - 18 February. Artspace hosts Dunedin's rice and beans for a collaborative evolving exhibition.

Howick Lions in the Park

19 February. The Howick Lions are hosting a free, fun-filled family day at Lloyd Elsmore Park in Pakuranga.

Beachtour

7 January - 4 February. Thanks to ZM, NZ's favourite sports are coming to some of Auckland's best beaches this summer.

Watermark at Mairangi Arts Centre

8-29 February. An exhibition of artworks focusing on water and the many ways that it impacts on our lives.

Avanoa O Tama

2-31 March. A photographic series that looks at the cultural assignment of gender identity.

Cachaca Duo

29 January. Cachaca Duo deliver soothing bossa nova, stirring tangos, and a samba or two.

Collective Conversations

1-18 February. Artstation showcases recent artworks from the Spark Centre Artists' Collective.

Generation

6 April - 5 May. Generation brings together the work of father and son Will and Ammon Ngakuru.

I Don't Wanna Talk About It

27 January - 25 February. A series of portraits of people who have shaped the life of the artist, Molly Rangiwai-McHale.

Sum of Its Parts

14-31 March. In this Artstation exhibition by three recent Elam graduates, art becomes the 'sum of its parts'.

Youthtown Shore to Shore

1 April. The North Shore's largest annual family fun run/walk.

WWJD

11 May - 23 June. This exhibition marks Fresh Gallery Otara's 6th anniversary and honours late Cook Islander curator Jim Vivieaere.

EcoFest 2012

4 February - 2 March. A community celebration of the environment and sustainable living.

Te Taumata Exhibition Series 2012

6 July - 4 August. Featuring artist Aimee Ratana, Te Taumata Exhibition Series celebrates excellence in Maori visual arts.

The Anatomy of Paradise

22 February - 10 March. An Artstation exhibition based on contemporary representations of the pacific body.

Playing in the Streets

19 February. Queen Street will be closed to traffic and open to people, creating a festival in the street.

Kermadec

15 February - 1 July. An exhibition of art works inspired by a voyage to the Kermadec region by nine South Pacific artists.

Going West Books and Writers Festival 2012

August - September. West Auckland will become a hotbed of literary discussion, debate, oration and performance.

Living Room 2012

October. Living Room brings high-quality temporary public art to the streets of Auckland over a 12-day period.

Create Your Own Eden

Throughout 2012. Learn the art of composting for free.

2XU Stroke and Stride

November 2011 - March 2012. The 2XU Stroke and Stride Series is the world's most popular swim-run series.

Kohi Summer Swim Series

10 November - 15 March 2012. A weekly ocean swimming event over 16 Thursday nights.

Ake Ake Kia Kaha - The Spirit of Maori Rugby

9 September - 26 February 2012. A unique perspective on rugby using objects and interviews with famous NZ Maori rugby players.

You Are Here - Mapping Auckland exhibition

1 October - 9 March 2012. This exhibition shows how Auckland has been planned, arranged and designed many times over.

Sculpture in the Gardens

9 October - 12 February. See 21 large-scale sculptures on a 2km trail through the stunning Auckland Botanic Gardens.

Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens - Exhibition 2012

19 November 2011 - 20 October 2012. Sixty new sculptures by contemporary NZ artists on a 1km garden trail.

Pasifika Festival 2012

9-10 March 2012. Pasifika Festival is the most significant cultural festival in the South Pacific and the largest festival of its kind.

Eugene Hansen: RootMeanSquare

26 November - 29 January. The Wellington-based artist takes over Te Tuhi's galleries with various collaborative multimedia projects.

Rock Up Rock Wall

2 December - 2 March. Come along and enjoy free rock climbing in your local park these school holidays.

Frances Hodgkins - Colour and Light

Until 11 March. Auckland Art Gallery exhibits never-before-seen paintings by artist Frances Hodgkins.

Shen Yun Performing Arts

20-22 April. Audiences who have seen it recall the experience of a lifetime - a moment so beautifully powerful it touches the soul.

Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon

7 December - 25 March. The Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is happening at a location near you. Go on, give it a go!

Nigel Brown - Travel to Travel

8 December - 12 February. Get an insight into what makes Brown one of NZ's most stimulating figurative artists.

Tree House - McCahon residency artists

8 December - 12 February. Tree House features memento works from the 15 artists who have held the McCahon residency to date.

White Cloud Worlds

16 February - 15 April. This first-of-its-kind popular culture exhibition showcases the work of NZ sci-fi and fantasy artists.

Masterclass - Uxbridge tutors exhibition

19 January - 1 February. This exhibition showcases the talent of Uxbridge tutors.

Summer Fun programme

1 November - 14 April. Enjoy 399 free, family-friendly outdoor activities in 55 parks and locations on the North Shore.

A Taste of The Depot 2012

21 January - 9 February. An eclectic and intriguing peek at what is to come at The Depot in 2012.

In2it - Street Art

21 January - 31 March. Free outdoor art sessions for young people aged 10 to 17.

Kate Newby: I'm just like a pile of leaves

3 September - 3 March. Auckland Art Gallery's north terrace has its first commissioned artwork.

John Pule: Hauaga (Arrivals)

17 December - 25 March. Renowned contemporary Pacific artist, writer and poet John Pule's exhibition.

The Poisoners exhibition

16 December - 6 May. Follow clues and examine the evidence to solve crime at Auckland Museum.

Playing with Light

21 November - 6 February. Light up your life with MOTAT's new interactive travelling exhibit, Playing with Light!

Natural Cycles - Death and Birth of a Star

24 March - 12 April. Sane-Mari Botha based the paintings in the "Natural Cycles" series on the birth and death of a star.

Rhythm and Verse - 1 March

1 March. Come along and listen to featured readers, enjoy live music and share a bottle of wine with friends.

The Scream - Robyn Hoonhout

16 March - 15 April. Being surrounded by silent screams is not as scary as it may sound.

Rhythm and Verse - 29 March

29 March. Enjoy live music and poetry readings in a diverse range of styles over a bottle of wine with friends.

Disconnect/Reconnect/Revisited

3-22 March. A collective exhibition commenting on the social constructs of how identity is viewed and interpreted.

Coastal Pathways by Bike

11 December-11 March. Ride the Walkway - explore the amazing network of pathways in south Auckland parks.

Off the Wall art exhibition

7 February - 3 March. If you like off-the-wall or just plain surreal artwork, this exhibition is for you.

Shakespeare in the Park 2012

13 January - 11 February. Prophecies, witchcraft and superstition underscore events in two great Shakespearean classics.

Decolonise Your Mind

4-5 February. Marginalised gendered people of colour decolonisation hui.

Bush Walk and Talk After Work

13, 20 and 27 February. Come along to a leisurely educational evening stroll on the North Shore.

HAKA! Speaking with Every Move

Until 6 April 2012. In this exhibition, the passion of haka is shown through photography, film and audio.

Nana-Technologies: Keeping Chickens for Beginners

22 February. Raising chickens in an urban environment.

Rangitoto Field Trip

12 February. This is your chance to come and explore Rangitoto.

Nursery Bites Summer 2012

14 February - 3 April. Free hands-on native plant propagation workshops that teach you how to grow and care for native NZ plants.

Contact TriSeries and TriWoman

22 January - 22 April. Contact TriSeries and TriWoman is for all, whether it's your first triathlon or taking the challenge again.

The Bean Rock Lighthouse Swim

11 February. Starting at Mission Bay, swimmers go around the back of the Bean Rock Lighthouse and then return to the beach.

Portage Crossing Harbour to Harbour: Waka Ama 20th Anniversary Regatta and Festival

10-11 February. Retrace the original harbour crossing.

North Island Starling Championships

28-31 January. North Island Championship race of Starling Class sailing dinghies.

KoKo Style Volleyball Tournament

11 February. Come to Milford Beach for a great day of fun, sun and sports with volleyball and beach activities.

Cairo to Capetown Festival

10 March. Experience the culture of Africa - food, fun and entertainment for the whole family.

Auckland Folk Festival

27-30 January. The Auckland Folk Festival is an annual festival of music, song and dance for the whole family.

Albany Teddy Bears Picnic

29 January. Bring along your favorite bear and a picnic blanket to join in the fun at Kell Park.

Boutique Farmers' Market

Sundays. Mangere Bridge Village has a new Boutique Farmers' Market every Sunday.

2012 NZ International Open Petanque Tournament

28-29 January. See top NZ players compete against teams from around the country and overseas.

Kaipatiki Project Environment Centre Open Day

18 February. Fun, free and fabulous for the environment - Kaipatiki Project is throwing open its doors for the community.

PLSC RSA Regatta

26 February. This regatta is for the brave at heart, so if you have those qualities put this regatta into your diary.

Auckland NZ House and Garden Tour

9 March. The NZ House and Garden Tour returns to Auckland.

Auckland Beach Football Tournament

11 February. Bringing the world's favourite sport to Mission Bay this summer.

Model Boat Show

29-30 January. Scale Marine Modellers is holding a Model Boat Show in Peterson Reserve, Mt Wellington.

Hobsonville Point Farmers Market turns one

26 February. Celebrate the first birthday of this market in one of Auckland's newest communities.

Nana-Technologies: Bread-Making Made Easy

7 March. Learn how to bake delicious bread at home.

The Matakana Fruitloop 2012

3 March. The Matakana Fruitloop is a charity walk, run and wine tasting event.

Warkworth Quilters Biennial Exhibition

9-10 March. Come along for an exciting exhibition of quilts and other handcrafted items.

Jazz in the Vines

12 February. A relaxing afternoon of jazz and sunshine in a picturesque Henderson location.

Colourscapes and Glass Shapes

11-12 February. An exciting joint exhibition of paintings and glass work at Alberton.

Galaxy of Cars and Swap Meet

26 February. Come and see over 900 vintage and classic show cars on display, with live entertainment for a good cause.

Howick Plunket Baby Fair

11 February. New and used baby/children's clothes, books, toys, nursery equipment, maternity items and more.

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OurAuckland events

Auckland Anniversary

Waitangi Day Celebrations 2012

Auckland Lantern Festival 2012

Music and Movies in Parks

Sculpture in the Gardens

Silo Cinema and Silo Sessions

International Buskers Festival

Auckland Seafood Festival

St Jerome's Laneway Festival

Anniversary Day Regatta

New Performance Festival

Go By Bike Breakfast

New Zealand Fashion Festival

Pasifika Festival 2012

Volvo Ocean Race

Degas to Dali

ASB Polyfest

Auckland Zoo

Mangere Arts Centre

MOTAT

THE EDGE

Auckland Museum

Voyager Maritime Museum

Stardome Observatory

Auckland Botanic Gardens

Auckland Libraries

Auckland Art Gallery

Bruce Mason Centre

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