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Community 11 May 2016

Teaching dog safety in schools

Animal management officer Janet Larsen explains how the 'A Dog's Story' app is being used to teach dog safety in schools.

Community 9 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.

Beaches 6 May 2016

Orewa follows the Tsunami signs and blue lines

Auckland Council will be installing tsunami signs in Orewa next week to increase the coastal town’s tsunami preparedness.

Community 2 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 29 Apr 2016

Plan A, B and C is Earth!

Enter the gates at Sylvia Park School and you’ll be amazed at what students there have created.

Community 29 Apr 2016

Monkey business welcome at Auckland Libraries

2016 is Year of the Monkey and this week Auckland Libraries have kicked off a great range of events to celebrate the fact.

Beaches 29 Apr 2016

Manukau Harbour home to many gems

With 520km of coastline, the Manukau Harbour is New Zealand’s second biggest harbour. It’s also home to many hidden gems which are well worth a visit while summer is still with us.

Sports / Leisure 29 Apr 2016

Don’t forget to see the forget-me-not at the Botanic Gardens

With their delicate white rosette like leaves forget-me-not are a firm favourite with visitors to Auckland’s Botanic Gardens.

Events133 Results

28 Feb 2026

Te Ara Tahuna - Ōrewa estuary guided bike tour

Learn about the unique natural and cultural heritage of the are and important restoration taking...

28 Feb 2026 - 01 Mar 2026

Honu and Blue's Sealife Clues storytime

Celebrate Seaweek at the Maritime Museum with a fun‑filled weekend as we premiere the delightful...

03 Mar 2026

Witheford Reserve Regeneration Working Bee

Led by an expert ecologist, we work alongside a group of volunteers to regenerate this special re...

05 Mar 2026

Question time: A lecture by Maria Lind

Hear leading international curator and our Creative New Zealand Te Manu Ka Tau international gues...

07 Mar 2026

Guided Walk through Te Ara Awataha

Join us for a relaxed, story-rich walk along Te Ara Awataha, guided by our ecologist who has been...

08 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Natural Dye Workshops

Join Holli and learn how to harvest, prepare and use plant-based dyes from the garden to colour t...

12 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2026

Caring for Pā Harakeke

Join Charmaine Bailie and the team for a four-session series focused on caring for pā harakeke.

13 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2026

The Auckland Wooden Boat Festival

Come along to experience heritage craftsmanship and innovation side by side in a setting that’s u...