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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?

Events135 Results

15 Mar 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Wriggle & Rhyme

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme designed to promote active movement for children aged 2 years an...

01 Mar 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Jiggle & Wiggle

Bring your dancing feet to our preschool session on Friday mornings for music, dancing, ukuleles,...

09 Feb 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Mt Roskill Library Teen Book Group

Come and join the Mt Roskill Library Teen Book Group.

09 Feb 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Rhymetime - Rānui Library

Join us for songs, musical instruments, finger rhymes, and bubbles to promote having fun while le...

26 Jan 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Family History Help

Need help researching your family tree? Library staff and volunteers from the Papakura Branch of...

30 Nov 2024

Behind you, dad: finding your feet in a new land

Sit down, hear about his inspiring journey as author, migrant and father.

30 Nov 2024

DIY Bokashi Workshop - Glenfield Library

Learn all about the art of Bokashi Ferment Composting, and make your own DIY Bokashi bucket to ta...

30 Nov 2024

Introduction to Watercolour workshop with artist Cathy Cowin

Learn the basics of watercolour in an encouraging, nurturing, friendly and relaxed environment.