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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.

Development 8 Apr 2016

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...

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?

Events138 Results

23 Nov 2024

Barangay Banyuhay Family Day '24

There will be community service booths, a Filipino market, and a whole day filled with fun and en...

23 Nov 2024

Love Your Maunga ki Māngere Mountain

Bring your whānau and friends for a day of connection, learning, and fun!

23 Nov 2024

Rain or Shine! Waterwise Homes and Gardens Day with EcoMatters

Join us for inspirational ideas to make a positive impact at home or in your community. 

23 Nov 2024

Women’s Wellbeing Chinese Talk Series: Session 3: Parenting

The series will explore strategies for overcoming life’s challenges.

01 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Free Guided Museum Tours

Make the most of your visit with a complimentary guided tour.

14 Oct 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Draw, Paint, Sculpt

Our focus is on drawing, painting, and sculpture. Our course structure is based on a combination...

28 Sep 2024 - 23 Nov 2024

CBD Repair Cafe

Come and join us for the newly established Auckland CBD Repair Café at Te Matawai, CBD. We will b...

28 Sep 2024 - 14 Dec 2024

Repair & Share

We offer diagnosis and repair (where possible) of small electrical items, clothing and textiles,...