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News449 Results

Environment 13 Apr 2016

Watch what happens to your inorganics collection

Find out what happens to your inorganics collection.

Cultural 11 Apr 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.

Kids / Family 8 Apr 2016

Zoo Tales: Nose + horn = rhinos

In this week’s Zoo Tales, Auckland Zoo keeper Henry introduces Mtoto, one of our male rhinos.

Food / Drink 8 Apr 2016

Obesity rates drop for some Auckland kids

Auckland Council-backed Healthy Auckland Together coalition reports a drop in the proportion of obese Māori and Pacific Island boys.

Community 1 Apr 2016

Zoo Tales: A flamboyance of flamingos

Long necks, ankles halfway up their legs, pink plumage and noisy squawks - watch to find out why zoo keeper Sarah loves everything about our flock of flamingos!

Cultural 1 Apr 2016

100 years ago: The battle underground

On 11 October 1915, the New Zealand Engineers Tunnelling Company assembled at the Avondale Racecourse en route to the Western Front.

Environment 31 Mar 2016

Auckland: Where Brown is green

Livability means sustainability is high on Auckland’s agenda with the recent appointment of a Chief Sustainability Officer among other initiatives.

Environment 31 Mar 2016

Get involved in a community programme

Did you know Auckland Council has a number of great environmental programmes available in your local community?

Events143 Results

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!

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...

14 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Book Chat at Pakuranga Library

Join us over a cuppa to chat about what you've been reading. 

13 Dec 2025

From the Himalayas to You - Healing Breathing, Movement, and Singing Bowl Sound Therapy

Learn basic skills to calm and relax for a better day and better night’s sleep at this free sessi...

13 Dec 2025

Korean tea ceremony

Join us for a traditional Korean tea ceremony performed by the Yemyong-Won Institute of Korean Tea.

13 Dec 2025

Sustainable sewing & repair sessions

Come along and book our sewing & repair sessions today!

13 Dec 2025

UN Arabic Language Day Celebration

Enjoy culture and performances, storytelling and other activities.