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Kids / Family 15 Jul 2016

Zoo Tales: Gorgeous Galapagos tortoises

Both in their mid-forties –Smiley and Chippie are spring chickens considering Galapagos tortoises can live to be over 150 years old! Learn more about these gentle giants from keeper Sarah.

Community 30 Jun 2016

Kōrero Māori in July

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2016 (Māori Language Week 2016) runs from Monday 4 July to Sunday 10 July.

Community 29 Jun 2016

Culture and community supported by grant

One family fun day received a boost from community grant funding. Apply for a grant to support your own community initiative, project or event.

Educational 24 Jun 2016

Zoo Tales: Wētā punga workshop

We've just added 12 new wētā punga from epically beautiful Te Hauturu-o-Toi (Little Barrier Island) to our 'wētā workshop' - ready to breed a new generation of this threatened species!

Educational 17 Jun 2016

Zoo Tales: Kea

Kea are the world's only alpine parrot, one of the most intelligent birds and unique to Aotearoa. Find out more about these creative and noisy parrots from keeper Devon.

Educational 10 Jun 2016

Zoo Tales: Awesome otters

Asian small-clawed otters are the smallest of the world's 13 otter species, but according to keeper Helen they’re not to be messed with!

Community 3 Jun 2016

Zoo Tales: Giraffe on the move

Join us (again) on our ‪#‎giraffeonthemove road trip as we follow Zuri's epic journey to Wellington Zoo.

Community 31 May 2016

New Zealand’s role in the Battle of Jutland remembered

More than eight and a half thousand men lost their lives in just thirty six hours in the largest naval battle of the Great War.

Events135 Results

15 Jun 2025

Matariki kai time - Biscuits decorating

Bring your friends and family along and come join us at Pakuranga Library for a fun-filled kai ev...

15 Jun 2025

Matariki ki te Moana

Have a go on a double hull Waka and enjoy being on the water for Matariki.

16 Mar 2025 - 18 Jan 2026

The village market Helensville Showgrounds

A lively and family friendly market that offers a variety of stalls, live music, free face painti...

20 Feb 2025 - 24 Dec 2025

Midtown Street Party

Bring your family and friends and join us for live performing arts, delicious eats and hidden ret...

20 Jun 2025

Matariki ki te Maunga

Join us pre dawn on Pukekohe Hill Reserve to welcome Matariki rising in the sky.

22 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025

Waitawa Regional Park - Planting Day

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

25 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025

Lopdell Film Festival 2025

Join us for four days of world-class cinema in Titirangi's historic Lopdell Theatre.

26 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Taniwha

Join Mereana and her friends as they protect their neighbourhood from a mysterious threat in this...