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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.
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.
Watch what happens to your inorganics collection
Find out what happens to your inorganics collection.
Māori phrase of the week
Each week we bring you some new rerenga (sentences) and kupu (words) so you can practise your kōrero Māori.
Zoo Tales: Nose + horn = rhinos
In this week’s Zoo Tales, Auckland Zoo keeper Henry introduces Mtoto, one of our male rhinos.
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.
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...
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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Events220 Results
Understanding Dementia
Come and listen to an essential talk by Brendan Hallam from Dementia Auckland about the different...
Volunteer Welcome Day - with Kaipātiki Project
Have you ever wanted to volunteer with an environmental organisation?
Book Chat - Avondale Library
Everyone is welcome to join this friendly group to discuss books over tea or coffee.
Making Home in New Zealand - 3
This presentation focuses on accessing information and services provided by local organizations.
Matariki Tree Planting
Come together as a community to honour traditional Māori practices and contribute to a greener en...
Sponge Cities: resilient landscapes and water sensitive design
Join landscape architect Nick Robinson who will discuss water sensitive design features such as g...
Weekend Clay Workshop
This weekend workshop is a jam packed course exploring both the basics of hand building and wheel...
Hibiscus Coast Genealogy Celebrates Family History Month!
Hibiscus Coast Genealogy Celebrates Family History Month at Whangaparāoa Library with a series of...
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