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Community 11 May 2016

Zoo Tales: Chalk and cheese cheetahs

A goofball and an accountant? Join cheetahs Anubis and Osiris on a walk around the Zoo and get an insight on their 'personalities' from keeper Emma.

Community 6 May 2016

$12,000 up for grabs for kapa haka super stars

Entries open to Matariki Festival 2016 kapa haka competition

Beaches 29 Apr 2016

Manukau Harbour home to many gems

With 520km of coastline, the Manukau Harbour is New Zealand’s second biggest harbour. It’s also home to many hidden gems which are well worth a visit while summer is still with us.

Sports / Leisure 29 Apr 2016

Don’t forget to see the forget-me-not at the Botanic Gardens

With their delicate white rosette like leaves forget-me-not are a firm favourite with visitors to Auckland’s Botanic Gardens.

Community 27 Apr 2016

How we marked Anzac Day over the past century

A century on, how have commemorations changed on this significant national day?

Community 26 Apr 2016

Swimming lessons for all ages and abilities

Almost 500,000 swimming lessons take place in Auckland Council-owned pools each year.

Dogs 26 Apr 2016

Dog safety app educates children

Auckland Council's world-first dog safety smartphone app is an important educational tool to help keep children safe around dogs.

Community 22 Apr 2016

Zoo Tales: Lots of love to give

Today’s Zoo Tales is about masked lovebirds.

Events192 Results

13 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Red, White and Brass

Two Tongans form a makeshift marching band to sneak into a crucial game. Their inexperienced grou...

13 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2026

Auckland Wooden Boat Festival

Come along to experience heritage craftsmanship and innovation side by side in a setting that’s u...

11 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2026

Vector Lights for Pasifika Festival 2026

Gather with friends and whānau to watch Vector Lights from your favourite viewing spots around Tā...

05 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival 2026

Let’s celebrate everything good about it, together and experience Auckland in full colour.

21 Feb 2026 - 29 Mar 2026

"Pressing Matters" Printmaking in Focus

The exhibition highlights the richness of print as both a traditional craft and a powerful medium...

20 Feb 2026 - 27 Mar 2026

Rhymetime - Mt Roskill Library

A fun and free session with music, songs, movement and finger rhymes for preschoolers aged 18 mon...

13 Feb 2026 - 03 Apr 2026

Jiggle and Wiggle

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

13 Feb 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Wā takinga paki | Storytime at Te Manawa

Join our Storytime sessions where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special guests read...