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Community 4 May 2017

Sign of significance for Patumahoe

The dedicated signs tell the story of mana whenua’s connection and history to the region and their location is selected by mana whenua in recognition of its cultural significance to the area.

Environment 3 May 2017

Claim that pigs kill kauri isn’t hogwash

Recent research suggests that we are not the only ones spreading kauri dieback and other plant diseases – pigs can spread them, too.

Food / Drink 20 Apr 2017

Partnership lets students take food from ground to plate

Mangere Mountain Education Centre and Nestlé Cook for Life – Ka Tunu Ka Ora have partnered to offer educational workshops to secondary school students, giving them the opportunity to know more about food and nutrition.

Arts 20 Apr 2017

Maker movement putting power in young people’s hands

Creative champions and technology have come together in an initiative called Makerhood, helping people rediscover the art of making and encouraging people to tinker, fix and make stuff rather than consume it.

Educational 12 Apr 2017

Zoo Tales: A slice of Africa this Easter

Auckland Zoo’s new African savannah opens on Good Friday 25 March.

Walkways 10 Apr 2017

Tread carefully to keep our kauri standing

If you're out exploring Waitākere Ranges Regional Park this Easter and school holidays, please remember to use footwear cleaning stations to help protect our precious forest giants from kauri dieback disease.

Environment 7 Apr 2017

WATCH: Whio bachelorette chooses her mate

Drama unfolds as Auckland Zoo's female blue duck chooses a new partner.

Community 31 Mar 2017

Oranga Primary kids hit the bike track

Excited pupils headed out with their bikes at Oranga Primary School to celebrate the official opening of their Bikes in Schools track, which was completed in January.

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13 Feb 2025 - 17 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a fun and interactive programme that promotes active movement and...

14 Nov 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

English Conversation Group

Come along, practice speaking English, and make new friends! Everyone is welcome!

10 Oct 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

Mandarin Storytime at East Coast Bays Library

We will sing songs, play instruments and listen to stories while you learn Chinese!!

10 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Te Manawa Storytime

Come along to our popular Storytimes where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special gu...

22 Sep 2025 - 23 Jan 2026

World of tiger worms

Dive into the fascinating world of tiger worms and discover how these tiny composting heroes turn...

05 Sep 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Senior Digital Club

Come and join our Senior Digital Club, a safe space for our senior patrons to learn how to use th...

26 Jul 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Fun sports for little kids

A fun introduction to Ball Skills for 2-4 year olds.

11 Jul 2025 - 17 Dec 2026

Digital Drop-in Sessions

Come along to learn how to use your digital device.