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Community 9 Sep 2016

Zoo Tales: Tīeke, the sweet sound of conservation success

The tīeke, or saddleback, was once on the brink of extinction. Find out how Auckland Zoo and the Department of Conservation are working together to protect our precious native species.

Community 9 Sep 2016

Tsunami threat reminder to have a plan

The tsunami threat last week is a good reminder to all of us to have a plan in place.

Community 8 Sep 2016

Council adopts new guidelines for engaging with rainbow communities

Auckland Council took a step up in its approach to engaging with Auckland’s LGBTI communities this week with the launch of new Rainbow Communities Engagement Guidelines.

Community 2 Sep 2016

Zoo Tales: Takahē pair make Rotoroa Island home

Follow these young birds' journey to their home on this island wildlife sanctuary.

Community 31 Aug 2016

Watch: Martine Abel shares her experiences as a blind migrant to Auckland

Auckland Council Specialist Advisor Martine Abel recently shared her experiences as a blind migrant on TVNZ show 'Neighbourhood'.

Community 26 Aug 2016

Zoo Tales: Orange Day for orangutans

Meet Alessandra – an incredible kid who loves orangutans and is doing all she can to save them.

Community 25 Aug 2016

Sam Kau named Lifeguard of the Year

Lifeguard of the Year Sam Kau credits Auckland Council Pools and Leisure for turning his life around.

Community 25 Aug 2016

Housing for older Aucklanders to be redeveloped

Auckland Council’s portfolio of homes for older Aucklanders has received a major boost with today’s approval to redevelop the villages and partner with The Selwyn Foundation.

Community 22 Aug 2016

Polar bear cub missing

We're upset to report that one of the cubs in Aotea Square is missing.

Community 19 Aug 2016

Zoo Tales: World Orangutan Day

In today's Zoo Tales episode, team leader of primates Amy shares her love and passion for these critically endangered great apes.

Educational 5 Aug 2016

Zoo Tales: A very special insect

In today's episode, we get up-close and personal with a very special insect – the wētā punga.

Environment 4 Aug 2016

New inorganic service helping in our communities

A social enterprise is working with Auckland Council's inorganic collection to provide appliances for those in need.

Community 2 Aug 2016

Navigating the council's role in liquor licensing

Rob Abbott, Auckland Council Manager Alcohol Licensing, responds to the New Zealand Herald editorial 'Liquor rules work against the cause'.

Community 29 Jul 2016

Zoo Tales: Tiger vs GoPro

Happy Global Tiger Day! Watch as two of Auckland Zoo's big cats put a GoPro camera to the test.

Community 25 Jul 2016

Māori phrase of the week

Each week we bring you some new rerenga (sentences) and kupu (words) so you can practise your kōrero Māori.

Arts 22 Jul 2016

Auckland’s virtual reality evolution

Enter the ‘virtual reality evolution’. It’s here, it’s growing and it’s going to be powerful.