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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

11 Dec 2024

FREE webinar: Become a candidate in Auckland's Local Elections 2025

What would you do if Auckland elects you? Find out everything there is to know about standing in...

13 Dec 2024

Arabic Rhyme & Storytime

Join our very happy, fun-filled educational programme.

14 Dec 2024

Women’s Wellbeing Chinese Talk Series: Session 4: Living Well in Later Life

Explore strategies for overcoming life’s challenges, fostering self-awareness and self-acceptance.

24 Aug 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Death Cafe - Mt Roskill Library

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

20 Feb 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Social Knitting Club | Leys Institute Little Library

Whether you're a crochet novice or master knitter, if you want to meet other like-minded crafty f...

19 Oct 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Korean Book Chat

Come along and join us for this exciting Korean Book Chat event.

18 May 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Cinema Time for Kids

Get ready for adventure, laughter, and a magical time at the library!