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Educational 11 Nov 2016

Zoo Tales: Jaka's favourite things

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens... ground cloves and ginger, mixed spice and cinnamon... these are a few of Jaka the Sumatran tiger's favourite things!

Community 8 Nov 2016

Libraries love your feedback

Library users share their feedback in numbers.

Community 7 Nov 2016

Remembering Jonah

It was a sad and proud day for Auckland as a crowd of 10,000 publicly celebrated Jonah Lomu's life at Eden Park.

Kids / Family 3 Nov 2016

YMCA celebrates 20 years at Mt Albert centre

The YMCA is celebrating 20 years of running the council-owned Mt Albert Community and Leisure Centre.

Community 31 Oct 2016

Stay safe: Car seat checks available in November

Plunket and Auckland Transport are teaming up to hold a series of car seat checking clinics to help you make sure your child is travelling safely.

Community 21 Oct 2016

Zoo Tales: Unmask Palm Oil

We’re proud to support Ben and the Unmask Palm Oil campaign – empowering New Zealanders to demand the right to choose what's in their food.

Kids / Family 20 Oct 2016

Seven tips to help you keep it down

With parties, DIY and holidays soon on the cards, here's our guide to help you reduce noise and show consideration for your neighbours

Educational 18 Oct 2016

Zoo orangutans leave for the US

Three of Auckland Zoo’s Bornean orangutans head to zoos in the United States to help the international breeding programme.

Events232 Results

19 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2026

Te Ika Tere Flying Fish

Tamariki can create their own colourful fish kite inspired by spectacular sea creatures and Koino...

22 Jan 2026

Kids Craft Activity: Collage Making

The workshop encourages imagination, experimentation, and a playful connection with nature.

23 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2026

Auckland’s International Buskers Festival

Get ready for four epic days of street magic, laughs, and jaw-dropping talent!

24 Jan 2026

A Doggy Day Out

Join us for our second annual Northcote Doggie Day Out!

24 Jan 2026

Summer Fun in the Park 2026

Celebrate the end of the summer holidays with a fun-filled morning of FREE entertainment for the...

31 Jan 2026

Ninja Run

Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.

01 Feb 2026

World Wetland Day Festival

Explore, play, and discover at Matuku Link – a free, family-friendly day of wildlife, wetlands, c...

02 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Makerspace

Free, fun and educational afterschool program on Mondays for children aged 5+.