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Our resident 'bat man' has tips for campers
Ben Paris our resident 'Bat man' is urging campers in the Waitakere and Hunua Ranges to keep a lookout for native long-tailed bats during the Big Camp Out on 5 and 6 March.
Zoo Tales: Horticulture with Hugo
Auckland Zoo's Manager of Horticulture, Hugo, is passionate about plants! Not only do he and his team make the Zoo look beautiful - they’re also working to conserve many rare and threatened plant species.
Zoo Tales: Excellent ectotherms
In this week's Zoo Tales, we meet some of the Zoo's ectotherms.
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra set to move into Town Hall
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) plans to move into the Auckland Town Hall.
Growing great Aucklanders – spaces available now
Families across Auckland have been enjoying the care and attention of early childhood educators at Kauri Kids.
Dogs all ears at Auckland Libraries' storytime
Canine companions are here to help kids learn to read.
ATEED: Correction to media report
A recent media report has included inaccurate references to Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED)’s budget.
Council's contribution to Lomu memorials
Auckland Council worked with the government, the Lomu family and the rugby community on two public events to celebrate the life of Jonah Lomu.
Zoo Tales: Auckland schools go on safari
This year more than 50,000 children and adults came to Auckland Zoo through its education team.
Library members love borrowing online
Auckland library members borrowed more than one million e-items from January through to November this year.
Love of libraries spans the generations
The matriarch of four generations of Auckland Libraries users always told her children you’re never alone as long as you have a good book – and they listened.
Zoo Tales: Meet the meat eaters!
Carnivores team leader Lauren introduces us to her team.
Zoo Tales: Ducks to water
It was the perfect sunny day to release six pāteke (brown teal) on Rotoroa Island in this week’s Zoo Tales episode. Watch them take to their new wetland homes like ducks to water!
Aotea Square walkabout for royal couple
See Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall on Sunday 8 November at Aotea Square.
Splash around safely this summer
Summer is a great time for a splash in the pool, but owning a pool also comes with responsibilities.
Spotlight on our local board neighbourhoods – Henderson-Massey
The orchards, wineries and a passion for being eco-friendly are just...
