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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

24 Feb 2024 - 23 Nov 2024

Chinese Shared Reading

Come along to connect with other participants and share your thoughts over a cup of coffee/tea in...

24 Feb 2024 - 24 Feb 2025

Code Club

At Code Club you can learn how to make cool games, animations & websites!

24 Nov 2024

Breathing Pattern Workshop

Abby will guide you through a self-assessment of your breathing pattern, helping tailor the works...

24 Nov 2024

Sweet Liberation: Understanding Sugar's Impact & Strategies for Change

Learn how sugar is linked to many chronic health conditions that affect a large part of the popul...

30 Jun 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

Aotearoa on Film: Documentary Sundays

Join us for a monthly screening of fascinating and critically-acclaimed documentaries showcasing...

30 Jun 2024 - 22 Dec 2024

Symphony of Theatre and Opera - 12 Lectures on Singing

Through 12 months of comprehensive and systematic course study, you will initially master the con...

30 Jun 2024 - 29 Dec 2024

Dough Modelling

Come and join Glenfield Library’s dough modelling workshop with our modelling master, Miaomiao.

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Cuttings and Kōrero

Join us every last Sunday in Te Ara Tapuwae to connect with other plant enthusiasts!