Discover the exciting events, controversies, and traditions surrounding Auckland Anniversary Day 2024 in New Zealand! From manu art to historical debates, it's a vibrant mix of culture and entertainment.
Auckland Anniversary Day 2024 is set to be a lively and eventful celebration across Waikato, Auckland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Northland, Gisborne, and even in some parts of Manawatū-Whanganui. The atmosphere is buzzing with anticipation as communities gear up for festivities. There's a humorous debate stirring around whether the date of Auckland Anniversary Day should be moved from its current proximity to January 29, linked to Governor-General William Hobson's arrival, to another date like September 18. In a bold move, community advocate and musician J Hustle is bringing back the traditional art of manu to Māngere, believed to be its birthplace, adding a creative flair to the celebrations. Amidst the fun and frolic, the historical significance of the day is being pondered upon, with discussions on why September 18 could be a more fitting date given the rich cultural tapestry of Auckland.
Excitement is in the air as people in the Waikato , Auckland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Northland, Gisborne and some in Manawatū-Whanganui are in for a ...
The anniversary currently falls on the Monday closest to January 29. The trust says this date, which was when Governor-General, William Hobson, first landed in ...
Community advocate and musician J Hustle is taking one of his passions, the art of manu, back to Māngere where it is thought to have originated, running a.
As the sunrise peaked over the waters of te Waitematā on a windy, misty morning, a karanga warmed the cold air atop Maungawhau. Lines of traffic formed on ...
Auckland Anniversary Day 2024 in New Zealand commemorates Auckland's origins and cultural tapestry with carnivals, concerts, and pleasant weather, attracting ...
Auckland Anniversary Day has had a bit of a rough ride in recent years: first the Covid pandemic restricted participation, then last year the weather kept.
Rough conditions for the 184th Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta yesterday sent many of the keelboat entrants packing. But the high winds, ...
The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta is back after last year's weather-related cancellation - organisers predicting a big turnout of both entrants and ...
Currently, the public holiday falls on the Monday closest to January 29 each year. That date does not relate to Auckland's history. In fact, it was the date ...
Rough conditions for the 184th Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta yesterday sent many of the keelboat entrants packing. But the high winds, ...