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Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Local Waiheke man the first to witness giant kokopu spawning

A local pig hunter on Waiheke Island got the surprise of his life earlier this month when he came across one of New Zealand’s most endangered native fish, the giant kokopu, spawning.

Community 30 Jun 2016

Kōrero Māori in July

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2016 (Māori Language Week 2016) runs from Monday 4 July to Sunday 10 July.

Community 27 Jun 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.

Educational 24 Jun 2016

Zoo Tales: Wētā punga workshop

We've just added 12 new wētā punga from epically beautiful Te Hauturu-o-Toi (Little Barrier Island) to our 'wētā workshop' - ready to breed a new generation of this threatened species!

Dogs 23 Jun 2016

A Dog’s Story app educates thousands

Our dog safety education app 'A Dog’s Story' launched in April, and 16,000 people have already had a play with it.

Community 20 Jun 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 Jun 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.

Educational 17 Jun 2016

Zoo Tales: Kea

Kea are the world's only alpine parrot, one of the most intelligent birds and unique to Aotearoa. Find out more about these creative and noisy parrots from keeper Devon.

Events135 Results

24 Nov 2024

Sweet Liberation: Understanding Sugar's Impact & Strategies for Change

Learn how sugar is linked to many chronic health conditions that affect a large part of the popul...

30 Jun 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

Aotearoa on Film: Documentary Sundays

Join us for a monthly screening of fascinating and critically-acclaimed documentaries showcasing...

30 Jun 2024 - 22 Dec 2024

Symphony of Theatre and Opera - 12 Lectures on Singing

Through 12 months of comprehensive and systematic course study, you will initially master the con...

30 Jun 2024 - 29 Dec 2024

Dough Modelling

Come and join Glenfield Library’s dough modelling workshop with our modelling master, Miaomiao.

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Cuttings and Kōrero

Join us every last Sunday in Te Ara Tapuwae to connect with other plant enthusiasts!

19 May 2024 - 29 Dec 2024

Sunday Fun

Sunday Fun - various activities for family and friends celebrating different themes through out t...

12 May 2024 - 29 Dec 2024

Family Games Afternoon

Sunday afternoons are the perfect time for a classic family game!

07 Apr 2024 - 22 Dec 2024

Chess Club

Chess Club for all ages, bring your friends & family and have a game in the library.