Here are 13 ideas for fun things to do in Auckland that (mostly) don't involve being outside in the rain.
Art out west from some of New Zealand's best in the restored Lopdell Precinct in Titirangi.
Must see: Janet Lilo: Status Update.
Janet Lilo, Portrait, digital photograph
Current exhibitions include Home Front – Experiences of the First World War in NZ and (from 30 June) Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, featuring evocative works by artists Areta Wilkinson and Te Rongo Kirkwood.
Wander among tropical and temperate plant species in the heritage (and heated!) greenhouses, built just after the First World War.
Te Toi Uku houses a large collection of Crown Lynn Pottery, as well as ceramics machinery and work by New Zealand artists.
Kumeū Arts Centre offers classes, untutored groups, events, workshops, festival and exhibitions.
Don't miss: Attachment – Jewellery by Maria Cooper (until 2 July).
Ngā Tohu o Uenuku presents the diversity of arts, crafts and cultural activities that underpin the unique character of Māngere.
Māngere Arts Centre.
World-class collections of Māori and Pacific Island art, and international paintings, sculptures and prints ranging from the 11th century to the present day.
Must see: Space to Dream: Recent Art from South America.
Marcos López, Terraza. São Paulo, Brasil (Terrace. São Paulo, Brazil), 2012, digital print, courtesy of the artist, Argentina
A contemporary art gallery in Pakuranga that presents exhibitions and projects by New Zealand and international artists.
Must see: Eddie Clemens: Clone Cities.
Home to exhibition galleries, a cafe, gallery shop, and artist’s studios.
Don't miss: Learn to sing 'Poi E' with the Patea Māori Club(Saturday 2 July only).
The Patea Maori Club, original singers of NZ classic POI E, are coming to Corban Estate to run a workshop to sing the song. All Welcome. Free. Photo: Kirsty Griffin
Home to an exciting array of contemporary works, Fresh Gallery Ōtara is a partnership between the Ōtara community and Auckland Council.
Bringing the best of New Zealand art to the island while offering the best of Waiheke art to the world.
Find out how the first Pacific voyagers navigated to Aotearoa, meet some modern maritime heroes, and discover New Zealand's seagoing history.
Perfect for kids: Guardians of the Sea, the July school holiday programme.
New Zealand's largest transport, technology and social history museum.
Perfect for kids: Body in Action Exhibition. With smelly toilets, a giant nose, a huge mouth, and a heart that never stops beating.
출처 : Auckland Council News
