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Zoo Tales: Nose + horn = rhinos
In this week’s Zoo Tales, Auckland Zoo keeper Henry introduces Mtoto, one of our male rhinos.
Zoo Tales: A flamboyance of flamingos
Long necks, ankles halfway up their legs, pink plumage and noisy squawks - watch to find out why zoo keeper Sarah loves everything about our flock of flamingos!
Zoo Tales: The world's largest and heaviest bird
What’s the largest bird in the world, but in the same family as the kiwi? Watch to find out!
Universal Design: what is it and how can it help us?
OurAuckland sits down with Claire Wilson, Auckland Design Office’s Principal Specialist, to find out more about universal design
Auckland shortlisted for Ultimate Sports City Award
Auckland has been shortlisted in the top 10 SportBusiness Ultimate Sports Cities Awards.
Zoo Tales: Not a stripy horse!
Watch Zoo Tales to find out a quick and easy way to tell the difference between female zebra Itika and stallion Carlo.
Cleaning up Auckland's waterways a metre at a time
Kaipara’s Hoteo River and the Kaipara Harbour will be the first to benefit from Million Metres crowd-funding project in Auckland.
Zoo giraffes on the move
One of Auckland Zoo's giraffes, Mdomo, set sail last week on her way to join half-sister Shira at Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park.
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.
