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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.

Events169 Results

12 Mar 2024 - 10 Nov 2024

Wriggle & Rhyme - Parnell Library

Join our librarian's for a half hour of movement, song and fun to help your kiddo's social, menta...

04 Mar 2024 - 16 Dec 2024

Tech Mondays

Free drop in digital help with our friendly librarians for smartphones & tablets.

09 Oct 2023 - 30 Jun 2024

Free English Class for PR and NZ citizens - Beginner Level

Join us and participate in our free bilingual class, where you can learn English for free.

17 Jul 2023 - 02 Sep 2024

Parahia Te Kākano o Te Reo

Practice Te Reo Māori in a fun, casual and friendly environment.

14 May 2024

Cultural perspectives on Death and Dying

Join us for a special evening Q&A session where you'll have the opportunity to learn and ask ques...

14 May 2024

Takapuna Library Literary Quiz

Come along to our fun Literary Quiz, with questions from A(usten) to Z(usak).

14 May 2024 - 04 Jun 2024

Witheford Reserve Regeneration - with Kaipātiki Project

Get involved and join us for a hands-on experience at the Witheford Reserve working bee!

14 May 2024 - 27 Jun 2024

Matariki - Ngā Whetū o te Tau Hou (The Stars of the New Year)

Matariki - Ngā Whetū o te Tau Hou is perfect for those looking to celebrate Matariki, get a taste...