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Community 30 May 2016

Zoo Tales: Meerkat mob

Mealworms, rodents, lizards and even scorpions - a meerkat will munch them all! Meet keeper Nick and learn all about our inquisitive mob of seven meerkats.

Community 30 May 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.

Community 27 May 2016

Zoo Tales: Punk-rock cotton-tops

One of the most endangered primates in the world, their punk-rock shock of white hair gives them their most appropriate name!

Community 25 May 2016

Join the Jane Austen book club

Despite being nearly two decades after her death, Jane Austen’s legacy continues to live on – including right here in Auckland. Howick Library has captured her legacy by creating a Jane Austen book club.

Community 23 May 2016

Community hub coming to Albany

Upper Harbour residents will benefit from a community facility to be built in Albany later this year.

Community 23 May 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.

Community 20 May 2016

Zoo Tales: Orangutan Charlie

Taking a blood sample from a male orangutan with a two metre arm-span is no easy task!

Community 20 May 2016

Full steam ahead for the Half Moon Bay ferry pier

Construction has begun on the new Half Moon Bay ferry pier, which when complete will provide a new, modern and safer ferry experience for its users.

Events99 Results

02 Mar 2025

Round the Bays

Get ready to lace up and maybe even dress up for NZ’s largest fun run.

07 Mar 2025 - 08 Mar 2025

Siva Afi Festival

Traditional Samoan art form — fire knife dancing.

07 Mar 2025 - 04 Apr 2025

The painted garden with Verity Kindleysides

Join us as we explore the essentials of painting and sketching from nature and the gardens here a...

09 Mar 2025

Whānau Day

Join us for a sun-filled day of whānau fun and festival magic!

16 Mar 2025 - 13 Apr 2025

Beginner's panel carving

Learn about different types of wood and their qualities, Māori patterns, carving tools and how to...

05 Apr 2025

Harvest & Feast: A Microgreens & Salad Growing Workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home.

12 Apr 2025

Sprout and Savour: A Microgreens & Salad Growing Workshop

Microgreens have nutritional value and are also a cost effective green food that you can grow in...

17 May 2025

Waste Free Kitchen: Being Creative with Leftovers

Making the most of the food we have helps save money and is better for the environment.