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Chapter & verse – Wildes ride on

We need not travel too far to take a ride on the Wilde side. A long-time east Auckland local, Jesse Wilde, is set to...

Thank you for your feedback

By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson Thank you for your feedback on our draft Local Board Plan. The public consultation on the plan...

Little Gig a big musical hit

Keeping it local, May 7 saw more than two hours of exciting, top quality guitar music, staged by Auckland Guitar School at Uxbridge. The Howick-based...

Singing sensations at Howick

Singing and music were the main focus on an all-afternoon event at Uxbridge over the weekend. On Sunday, the Botany and Flat Bush Ethnic Association...

Group gets the 175th party started

The first public event marking the 175th anniversary of Howick and districts was held on Saturday - just hours before the country learned it...

Guitar school delivers musical showcase

Keeping it local in these uncertain times, Sunday night (28th March) saw over two hours of exciting, top quality guitar music, staged by Auckland...

People’s Choice Award goes to Amber Adams

The Estuary Art and Ecology Award showcased at the Malcolm Smith Gallery at Uxbridge recently announced the People's Choice Award. As art enthusiasts struggled from...

UXBRIDGE calls for entries for Estuary Art and Ecology Prize

It’s nearly time to enter the Estuary Art and Ecology Prize, now in its 14th year, with a prize pool of $8300. Successful entries will...

Exhibition: From Here to Africa- The Maasai people

Photographer Ilan Wittenberg held court at Uxbridge on February 28, for the opening of his exhibition, a series of photos titled ‘From here to...

Photography at Uxbridge : Sharp focus on Africa

Auckland’s cultural arena includes at least one show that’s likely to grab some attention this summer – a striking collection of monochrome prints of...

The Nukes pioneer ukulele affection

Of all musical instruments, the ukulele is the one that makes everyone happy. Even grumps crack a smile. The high and bright string sound hits...

Fun-filled events on at Uxbridge

Hopetoun Brown Friday May 10, 8pm Three of the country's finest musicians stomp and parp across a musical landscape of blues, roots, soul and...

Art explores cultural identity and sexuality

Bildungsroman is a rather unusual title for a first solo exhibition at Uxbridge, Malcolm Smith Gallery. Areez Katki says he likes the sound of it. “I’ve...

Countdown to Howick’s Santa Parade

There’s just nine sleeps until Howick Santa Parade and organisers Bo and Pip Burns are putting the final frantic touches to the very full...

Ugly learns to celebrate his differences

A delightful tale of self worth is coming to Uxbridge these school holidays with a very special Ruske Performing Arts (RPA) musical adaptation of...

Think outside the box

                Out of the box is a year-long project which has been funded by Creative Community allowing Uxbridge to work with local installation artist Lucy...

Surreal, twisted and pure fantasy

It’s ok not to know where you belong, says international urban artist and graphic designer of Swiss and Thai heritage. “I am a third culture...

Art award for ecology

  It’s the only contemporary art prize in New Zealand with ecology at its core. Each year, the Estuary Art and Ecology Prize brings together artworks by...

Nathan Haines is heading to Uxbridge

New Zealand born musician Nathan Haines is heading to Uxbridge this month. The vocalist and saxophonist will take the stage against all odds for a...

Uxbridge gifted grand piano

Uxbridge Arts & Culture has an exciting new addition -- a grand piano. The piano is on loan from Howick local Barbara Stroud for two...

Winning estuary entry ‘unmissable’

Congratulations to Kohl Tyler-Dunshea, first place winner of this year’s prestigious Estuary Art and Ecology Prize. The Estuary Art Awards bring together artworks by local...

Youth talent showcase perfect for chilly Fridays

Taking a midday break on a cold, wintery Friday afternoon never sounded so good. This June, Uxbridge Arts and Culture Centre present Fridays at Twelve...