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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.
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Pest-free homecoming for tiny robins
The birdsong of the native North Island robins, or toutouwai, will once again fill Shakespear Open Sanctuary following the release of the first pairs into their new pest-free home.
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Watch what happens to your inorganics collection
Find out what happens to your inorganics collection.
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Māori phrase of the week
Each week we bring you some new rerenga (sentences) and kupu (words) so you can practise your kōrero Māori.
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Zoo Tales: Nose + horn = rhinos
In this week’s Zoo Tales, Auckland Zoo keeper Henry introduces Mtoto, one of our male rhinos.
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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.
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Māori urban design expert joins the council
This week Auckland Council welcomed new staff member Phil Wihongi. Phil joins the council as the Mana Whenua Urban Design Principal Specialist for the Auckland Design Office. OurAuckland caught up with Phil to find out about his background and...
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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!
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Tree Planting - July School Holidays Nature Activities
Bring the whole whānau along and contribute to regenerating our environment by planting native tr...
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Garden Gnome Party
Welcome to the world of garden gnomes, where each one is unique and full of personality!
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School Holiday Art Programme
The UXBRIDGE School Holiday Art workshops are available for bookings now. Options for July are fe...
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July School Holidays Art Workshops for kids
Each Workshop is a perfect blend of creativity, fun, and skill-building, ensuring a magical holid...
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July School Holidays at Howick Library - Matariki
Join us for a bunch of fun activities this school holidays!
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July School Holidays at Titirangi Library - Matariki
Join us for games, activities and more.
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Holiday Jam Program 6 - 16yrs
Parents and guardians, get ready for a laid-back yet enriching holiday programme for your kids an...
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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.