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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 Feb 2024 - 02 Feb 2025

Kayak tours - Whau River

Experience the serenity of the Whau River as we paddle through one of Auckland's hidden treasures.

03 Feb 2025 - 24 Mar 2025

Acrylic adventures

Explore colour mixing, brush techniques and composition to create wonderful works of art.

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Tai Chi with Te Manawa

If you are seeking low-impact exercise that doesn’t require jumping or costly equipment, Tai Chi...

04 Feb 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Ceramic sculpture

A class for the more experienced practitioner who wants to hone skills and develop further.

04 Feb 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Create zone

Developing fine motor skills, critical thinking, creativity and grow friendships with like-minded...

04 Feb 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Digital illustration & painting

Dive into essential colour theory and refine your inking techniques to bring your creative ideas...

04 Feb 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Everybody can paint

The course looks at the basics, such as setting up, types of materials, painting styles, composit...

04 Feb 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Panel Carving

Learn about different types of wood and their qualities, Māori patterns and how to draw them and...