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Burglars steal during Uxbridge break-in

Brazen inconsiderate thieves have seriously disrupted what was a busy finish-to-the-year work period at Uxbridge Arts and Culture in Howick. In the early hours of...

The origin of Christmas cards

This is a shared arts column put together by Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture. Howick Historical Village (HHV) is pleased...

East Auckland Art Kete: December 2024-January 2025

This is a shared arts column space put together by Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture. Friday, 6 December: Dannemora Gardens...

Getting back on the one-man bandwagon

Paul Ubana Jones arrives in Howick this Saturday for a concert at Uxbridge Arts and Culture and it’s one of the first he’s played...

Words n’ beats nourish Ravi the Poet

The power of words n’ music and the rhythm of the spoken word are necessities in the life of performance artist Ravi the Poet. By...

Most diverse line-up yet for The Bridge

The next edition of The Bridge, the entertaining charity-minded showcase for musicians and performance artists, has its most diverse line-up to date. Featuring on the...

Christmas Fair set to light up Village

By Katie Treneman, Village Manager, Howick Village Association Our annual Christmas Fair is on Friday, November 15, from 5.30pm to 9.30pm. Picton Street will be...

East Auckland Art Kete

This is a shared arts column space put together by Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture. Events: Friday, 15 November: Uxbridge rings in...

New hub for young people in Botany

This is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture. Since opening its doors...

Fun folk music double bill in Howick

Two of the nation’s finest folk bands, specialising in fun, wit and soulful observations of the human condition – that old thing we call...

Top prize for artist with empathy for mental health

An east Auckland singer-songwriter and producer with natural talent for writing songs that trigger emotions has been acknowledged in an overseas arts contest. Out from...

Encouragement and spontaneity lead to plaudits

By Hope Milo, UoA Communications Student Amina Ahmad Baker has won the Howick Youth Council’s Visual Arts Showcase accolade for 2024. The Botany Downs Secondary...

What’s On: October – November 2024

Events: Thursday, 10 October: Uxbridge Arts and Culture screens its School Holiday Kid’s Film: Lilo and Stitch. 11am. Uxbridge Theatre. $5. Friday, 11 October: Howick Historical...

Art centre director expanding its horizons

Paul Brobbel is pleased with what he’s achieved in just over a year as director at Uxbridge Arts and Culture but he’s got more...

Howick College student unveils debut exhibition

Howick artist Estelle Ruijne opens her debut exhibition today at Uxbridge Arts and Culture. The Howick College student’s exhibition, Metamorphōsis, reflects on the transformative and fluid nature...

New generation of artistic talent on show

This is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture. This week’s call to action...

What’s On: September – October 2024

This is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture. Events: Thursday, 3 October: Uxbridge...

Historical Village hosts curious military artefact

This is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture. Howick Historical Village (HHV) is...

The Bridge: A harmony of music and family

By Carlos Norton, AUT Journalism Student Musicians highlighted the power of family while performing their original songs at The Bridge concert at Uxbridge Arts and...

Storytellers deliver nature-focused friendship

Children’s book Luna the Loon and her Marvelous Tune is a heartwarming tale of family, friendship and self-identity set in a beautiful and vivid rendering...

New musical platform provides bridge for singer-songwriters

One of east Auckland’s leading arts providers is set to launch a new platform to give singer-songwriters a stage to showcase their talent. The initiative,...

Titles on the line at high-flying wrestling show

Anyone who grew up in the 1980s knows the names Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior, Brett Hart, Shawn Michaels, Randy Savage and Andre the Giant. The...

Hop on art trail around east Auckland

This is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture. Are you up for...

Funding approved to turn our strategy into action

By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson On Thursday, June 27, the Howick Local Board approved our work programme for the coming year, beginning...

Arts and entertainment round-up out east

This is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture. Tuesday, July 16: Uxbridge...

Help celebrate Bastille Day in Howick Village

By Katie Treneman, Interim Village Manager, Howick Village Association There’s lots happening in Howick! We are celebrating Bastille Day in the market this weekend. Our...

Skilled photographers capture the beauty of nature

Three eye-catching images amongst a public exhibition of stunning photographic works have been named the standouts by visitors to the show. The Howick Photographic Society,...

There’s something for everyone at Uxbridge Arts and Culture

By Paul Brobbel, Director, Uxbridge Arts and Culture This is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi,...

Pakuranga College strikes a chord with the community

By Carlos Norton, AUT journalism student Pakuranga College students showcased their musical talent to the local Howick community at the Uxbridge Theatre last Friday...

Showcase of artistic photography opens

A public exhibition of stunning prints and digital images by talented members of the Howick Photographic Society (HPS) has opened. The showcase is being staged...

Arts and entertainment – What’s On June 15 – July 15

This is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture. Saturday, June 15 Celebrate Matariki...

Showcase of photographic stunners

A stunning array of photographic works captured by talented locals is set to go on public display. The Howick Photographic Society, in conjunction with the...

Get your entries in for this year’s Estuary Art and Ecology...

People wanting to enter the 18th Estuary Art and Ecology Awards have just two weeks left to submit their entry. The prestigious awards are staged...

Artist Amrit Kaur opens first solo exhibition

Auckland artist Amrit Kaur's latest exhibition opens at Uxbridge Arts and Culture in Howick at the Malcolm Smith Gallery on February 24. Fragments of Us is...

Homecoming and new challenge for experienced curator

Paul Brobbel brings vast experience and a precise vision to his new role in charge of one of east Auckland's leading arts facilities. Brobbel recently...

Exhibition seeks connection with the natural world

An accomplished abstract artist's solo exhibition in east Auckland seeks to find a "sentience in surrounding landscapes" and connect with the natural world. The showcase,...

Art sale provides boost to future Kiwi sailing stars

East Auckland's top artists are set to publicly showcase their talents in an effort to help the country's future sailing champions. All works in the...

Clarke wins 2023 Estuary Art and Ecology People’s Choice Award

Well-known east Auckland artist Tony Clarke has won the People's Choice Award in this year's Estuary Art and Ecology Award at Uxbridge Arts and...

Bate’s work wins at Estuary Art and Ecology Awards

Lisa Bate's entry, entitled Suspended Deposits, has won the 17th annual Estuary Art and Ecology Awards. The work makes reference to findings of trace pollutants of...

Hundreds turn out to Matariki celebration

East Auckland has been treated to a unique cultural celebration held to celebrate the Māori New Year. The Matariki Festival was staged at O Wairoa...

Estuary Art and Ecology Awards finalists announced

Congratulations to this year's finalists for the 17th Estuary Art and Ecology Awards. This year there were more than 80 incredible entries which judge Benjamin...

Matariki Festival to celebrate Māori New Year

People are invited to take part in a culturally inclusive community event in east Auckland held to celebrate Matariki, the Māori New Year. The Labour...

Dairy owners sharing their stories through art

Two Colombian artists are helping a group of east Auckland dairy owners find creative ways to share their personal stories. Catherine Guevara and Juliana Duran...

Deadline looms for Estuary Art and Ecology Award submissions

There are fewer than three weeks left for art submissions for the 17th Estuary Art and Ecology Award. Artworks will be exhibited in the Malcolm...

Entries open for environmental art contest

Entries are now open for people wanting to take part in east Auckland's most prestigious annual art contest. The Estuary Art and Ecology Award is...

Art exhibition explores the universal

An art exhibition in east Auckland will feature works exploring subjects as diverse as familial bonds, the rewriting of stories told through photographs, the...

Expert art teacher shares his journey

By Josie Lu, Journalism Student Intern Well-known east Auckland artist and teacher Tony Clarke is set to reflect on his creative journey in a...

Councillors backed Kendall for local board deputy chair role

One of the contenders to become the new Howick Local Board's deputy chairperson says the community's two ward councillors encouraged him to go for...

Submissions open for Estuary Art and Ecology Award

Uxbridge Arts and Culture is inviting artists to participate in the upcoming Estuary Art and Ecology Award. In its 16th year, the prestigious environmentally-themed award...

Uxbridge halts activities

Uxbridge Arts and Culture have cancelled its 2021 programmes and events. The Howick Village-situated arts and culture facility is the heart of the local community. During...

Howick 175th birthday plans begin

A group of committed volunteers and community leaders is determined to make Howick’s 175th anniversary a success and year to remember. Next year, 2022, marks...

Estuary art winner to be crowned

The winner of a prestigious environmentally-themed art prize based in east Auckland will soon be unveiled. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment...

On the charts and playing in Howick

By PJ (Phil) Taylor A band generating excitement on a run up the Kiwi music charts is coming to Howick to show east Aucklanders what...

Art gallery with a difference

Quay Gallery is a long-established name in the New Zealand art industry representing Kiwi artists for more than 15 years. Based originally in Ahuriri Quay...

Master songsmith relishes times of change

By PJ (Phil) Taylor 2020 is a year out of the box, to say the least, with the worldwide Covid-19 outbreak closing down a lot...

Smart Arts: Uxbridge hosts an art sale with a difference

In this active era of recycling, an inaugural event aims to share the joy of artworks by making pieces available to new prospective owners. Uxbridge...

Fox and star cast interpret “Bird” Parker’s classic work

By PJ Taylor Rodger Fox is New Zealand’s king of big band jazz, but his latest musical project fuses the instruments of the classical domain...

A Day in India – Diwali Celebrations

Everyone’s invited to the Diwali celebrations being held at Uxbridge Arts and Culture in Howick on Saturday 3 November. “A Day in India” is a...

Award winning pianist heads to Uxbridge

Award winning pianist, multi-instrumentalist and critically acclaimed Kiwi composer Jonathan Crayford bringing his 'The Steinway Tour' to Uxbridge Arts & Culture next week. Crayford, who has...