Make sure you don’t miss the next Art Battle!
6pm – Thursday 10 August - Wynyard Pavilion
Get charged up for an electrifying Thursday night, featuring live, pulse-pounding art!
Art Battle is the planet’s biggest live painting competition - across 50+ cities worldwide. And now it’s coming right here to Auckland!
Be a part of the energy, as skilled artists engage in a high-speed showdown, flinging paint with every stroke.
12 artists, 3 rounds, 1 champion. Cast your vote. And as the night unfolds, snag a one-of-a-kind masterpiece as every artwork created goes up for auction.
Hosted by MC Jules Craft, plus top DJ and a whole lot of artistic talent, it is sure to be a night to remember.
Artists, art and colour lovers.. are you ready?
Book your tickets today!
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.5% Yes
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33.7% Maybe?
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24.8% No
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Wanted: Information on stolen art piece
Police are asking the public to keep an eye out for a unique art piece stolen during a burglary in west Auckland.
The Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit is investigating a burglary in the Piha area on 6 December 2025.
Detective Sergeant Anna Freestone says scrap metal and tools were amongst items stolen, but also an valuable artwork called ‘Infinite Sea’.
“The round artwork is made up of glass, a mirror, led lighting and PVC,” she says.
“It’s a distinctive piece of art and we’re asking anyone in the public who has information on its whereabouts to get in touch.
It may be that this artwork has been offered up or advertised for sale, and we need to hear from you.”
If you have information to assist Police, you can provide information online now or call 105 using the reference number 251208/4801.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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