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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?

Environment 31 Mar 2016

Waste-free warrior coming to town

Auckland families will soon have the chance to get tips from a waste-free parenting warrior, with workshops happening in locations around the region.

Events143 Results

11 Feb 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Lego Club

Calling all brick builders! Bring your construction skills and join in the LEGO building fun.

04 Feb 2025 - 02 Dec 2025

Wrrigle & Rhyme - Manukau Library

Come to the library with your pepi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions!

04 Feb 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

BrainCharge

Give your brain a weekly workout at Kumeu Library's BrainCharge sessions.

04 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people at East Coast Bays Library

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device?

04 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Rhyme & Storytime at Glenfield Library

Join us at Glenfield Library for music, songs, dancing, rhymes, stories and bubbles for preschool...

14 Jan 2025 - 24 Jun 2025

Eskdale Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience!

14 May 2025

Music storytime for Tamariki

There will also be an opportunity for the participants to see and try out some musical instrument...

07 May 2025 - 23 Jul 2025

Digital Drop-in at Avondale Library

Our librarians are tech helpful, but are not tech experts.