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Community 19 Feb 2016

Zoo Tales: Horticulture with Hugo

Auckland Zoo's Manager of Horticulture, Hugo, is passionate about plants! Not only do he and his team make the Zoo look beautiful - they’re also working to conserve many rare and threatened plant species.

Community 12 Feb 2016

Zoo Tales: Excellent ectotherms

In this week's Zoo Tales, we meet some of the Zoo's ectotherms.

Community 11 Feb 2016

Auckland's Civil Defence plan attracts global kudos

Auckland Council is seeking feedback on its draft Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group Plan. But the draft has already attracted feedback from a world leader in planning for major emergencies, Allan Bonner.

Cultural 5 Feb 2016

Quality design: Grey Lynn's gravitational pull

The design is influenced by Sir Isaac Newton – and in particular his work in optics.

Community 5 Feb 2016

More bikes in schools needed

Auckland Council has awarded a significant regional sports and recreation grant to the Bike On NZ Charitable Trust.

Environment 5 Feb 2016

Take care when making cultural offerings to the Manukau Harbour

Aucklanders wishing to make cultural or religious offerings to the Manukau Harbour are being urged to be mindful and speak with the council beforehand.

Environment 29 Jan 2016

Zoo tales – devil’s in the detail!

This week on Zoo Tales, Auckland Zoo carnivore keeper tells us why she loves the little (Tasmanian) devils.

Educational 29 Jan 2016

Growing great Aucklanders – spaces available now

Families across Auckland have been enjoying the care and attention of early childhood educators at Kauri Kids.

Events171 Results

10 Jun 2024

Gardening in June with Ben (in Mandarin Chinese)

Join us for this exciting event.

10 May 2024 - 10 Jun 2024

Kaipātiki Kōrero Paki Storywriting competition - Birkenhead Library

Stories can be written in Te Reo or English and you can enter as many times as you like.

15 Jun 2024

Pounamu Workshop

Join Maha and learn about the practices associated with Māori toi (arts) whilst creating a pounam...

16 Jun 2024

Konohete Pō – Music for Matariki

Come along to the Arataki Visitor Centre for a wonderful evening of music to celebrate Matariki.

16 Jun 2024 - 22 Jun 2024

Hunua Ranges Regional Park Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.

16 Jun 2024 - 23 Jun 2024

Mutukāroa / Hamlins Hill Regional Park Planting Day

Join rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks.

11 May 2024 - 16 Jun 2024

Silver/Gold Bike Skills

Gain confidence on busier roads and at complex intersections so that you leave this session feeli...

17 Jun 2024

Age Concern's 'Support for Seniors'

Did you know that there are various support services that available to us as we age?