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22 Aug 2017

Orangutans on Ōtautahi outing

Auckland Zoo’s orangutans will move temporarily to Otautahi / Christchurch while a new home is built for them.

Community 21 Aug 2017

What I love about ... Henderson

OurAuckland is sitting down with Aucklanders to find out what they love about where they live. In this interview, JP Puleitu tells us what makes Henderson so special.

Environment 21 Aug 2017

WATCH: Incredible time-lapse of Great Barrier's night sky

Auckland's Great Barrier Island has recently been awarded Dark Sky Sanctuary Status by the International Dark-Sky Association.

Environment 21 Aug 2017

Great Barrier celebrates dark sky sanctuary

Hundreds of people turned out from the Great Barrier Island community to celebrate the island’s new international Dark Sky Sanctuary status on Saturday 19 August.

Environment 18 Aug 2017

Sumatran jungle coming to Auckland Zoo

The sights, sounds and smells of a tropical Sumatran rainforest will thrill visitors at a new precinct being built at Auckland Zoo.

16 Aug 2017

A map of public access routes in Auckland central

Did you know there are more than 60 public access routes through private buildings in central Auckland?

Transport 15 Aug 2017

Electronic ticket gates to help reduce fare evasion

Electronic ticket gates have been installed at Ōtāhuhu Station and began operating on 15 August.

Transport 11 Aug 2017

Preferred route announced for major cycleway project

Auckland Transport and the NZ Transport Agency have announced a preferred route for the fourth and final section of the Glen Innes to Tamaki Drive Shared Path.

Events

22 Feb 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

Creative crew

Come and join the creative crew at Highland Park Library.

29 Jun 2025

Adults learn to ride on the road

Learn basic on-road bike handling skills and how to communicate with other road users.

29 Jun 2025

Clean up Killarney

Join locals for a rubbish pick-up.

29 Jun 2025

E-bike experience

This course is an introduction to E-Bikes and will take you through riding in an open court space...

29 Jun 2025

Matariki Mauri Whenua

Join us for a special afternoon celebrating Matariki at Lyford Reserve.

29 Jun 2025

Te Reo Singalong

Warm your heart with waiata and stay for a cup of soup.

29 Jun 2025

Whare hau āko: Whānau-friendly Matariki craft

Celebrate Matariki through art and creativity!

29 Jun 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

Matariki winter school holiday programme at Birkenhead Library

Join us as we celebrate Matariki with exciting events.