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Community 27 Apr 2016

How we marked Anzac Day over the past century

A century on, how have commemorations changed on this significant national day?

Educational 27 Apr 2016

Interns making a big difference

What's it like interning at Auckland Council? We spoke with Licensing and Compliance intern Nicola Clark.

Community 26 Apr 2016

Swimming lessons for all ages and abilities

Almost 500,000 swimming lessons take place in Auckland Council-owned pools each year.

Community 22 Apr 2016

Tackling anti-social behaviour in parks

If you aren’t aware some of your local parks have an alcohol ban, you will soon find out.

Community 22 Apr 2016

Zoo Tales: Lots of love to give

Today’s Zoo Tales is about masked lovebirds.

Educational 18 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.

Community 15 Apr 2016

Zoo Tales: Meet Oupa - proud father of 17!

Meet Oupa, one of Auckland Zoo’s oldest residents and proud father to 17 baby leopard tortoises!

Educational 15 Apr 2016

Council scoops major award for upskilling building control staff

An innovative on-the-job training programme to upskill building control officers to a national qualification has won a top award for Auckland Council at the 2016 Society of Local Government Managers New Zealand (SOLGM) excellence awards.

Events187 Results

06 Apr 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Saturday Book Chat

Join us once a month for a friendly chat about your latest reads.

07 Jul 2024

Omana Regional Park Planting Day

Join Rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks.

09 Jun 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Science for Everyone - Tamariki

This programme is designed for all tamariki but especially girls.

02 Jun 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Tāwharanui Regional Park Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.

07 Apr 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

Death Cafe - Birkenhead Library

Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

08 Jul 2024

Junior Ranger Explorer Walk - Centennial Park, Campbells Bay

Join your Auckland Parks Ranger to explore, learn and discover more about the facinating Centenni...

08 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

Ngā Tamariki o Matariki: The Children of Matariki - July School Holidays at Manukau Library

Join us these school holidays for a series of community events.

08 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

Avondale Library - July School Holiday Programme: Ngā Tamariki o Matariki

Kia ora koutou, join our fun and free school holiday activities this July at Avondale Library!