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Simon Wilson: Ten ways to make Auckland a glorious city of the night

Opinion
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Thu 21 Dec 2017
We have an interest in growing a vibrant night time experience in Auckland's city centre - so we asked Simon Wilson of The Spinoff to write about it.

Simon Wilson: Why is Auckland slowly strangling its art gallery?

Opinion
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Tue 12 Dec 2017

This piece by Simon Wilson was published on The Spinoff on 12 December 2017, and was made possible by Heart of the City.

Major events in the city over summer 17/18

News story
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Tue 5 Dec 2017

This summer brings a number of exciting local and international events to Auckland's city centre and surrounds. 

In the city at the edge of everything: we launch The Spinoff Auckland

Opinion
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Tue 7 Mar 2017
Read more about the launch of The Spinoff Auckland, proudly supported by Heart of the City.

International Busking Festival 27-30 January

News story
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Thu 26 Jan 2017
The International Buskers Festival attracts top notch street performers from all over the world.

Farmers Santa Parade on Sun 27 Nov

News story
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Wed 23 Nov 2016
Santa brings in a whopping 250,000 people into the city centre every year.

The LEGO Christmas tree is in the city

News story
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Fri 18 Nov 2016
At Aotea Square, visitors will find the biggest ever LEGO build in New Zealand.

The Royal New Zealand Navy is celebrating 75 years

News story
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Fri 28 Oct 2016
The Royal NZ Navy has just announced some changes to their line up of events. Click here to find out more.

Christmas decorations are going up

News story
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Fri 28 Oct 2016
Get ready to see lights, baubles and lots of action this busy Christmas season.

Submission for the Draft Arts and Culture Strategic Action Plan 2014

Submission
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Thu 24 Jul 2014