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Community 15 Apr 2016

Zoo Tales: Meet Oupa - proud father of 17!

Meet Oupa, one of Auckland Zoo’s oldest residents and proud father to 17 baby leopard tortoises!

Kids / Family 8 Apr 2016

Zoo Tales: Nose + horn = rhinos

In this week’s Zoo Tales, Auckland Zoo keeper Henry introduces Mtoto, one of our male rhinos.

Community 5 Apr 2016

Work started on Takapuna's new playground

The first sod has been turned on Takapuna's new world-class playground at Takapuna Beach Reserve.

Community 1 Apr 2016

Zoo Tales: A flamboyance of flamingos

Long necks, ankles halfway up their legs, pink plumage and noisy squawks - watch to find out why zoo keeper Sarah loves everything about our flock of flamingos!

Environment 31 Mar 2016

Waste-free warrior coming to town

Auckland families will soon have the chance to get tips from a waste-free parenting warrior, with workshops happening in locations around the region.

Kids / Family 23 Mar 2016

Zoo Tales: The world's largest and heaviest bird

What’s the largest bird in the world, but in the same family as the kiwi? Watch to find out!

Community 21 Mar 2016

Universal Design: what is it and how can it help us?

OurAuckland sits down with Claire Wilson, Auckland Design Office’s Principal Specialist, to find out more about universal design

Kids / Family 18 Mar 2016

Auckland shortlisted for Ultimate Sports City Award

Auckland has been shortlisted in the top 10 SportBusiness Ultimate Sports Cities Awards.

Events138 Results

03 Jun 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Rhymetime taki ruri - Ōrewa Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...

04 Feb 2025 - 03 Jun 2025

Witheford Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

We need your help to regenerate and protect parts of this amazing reserve.

04 Jun 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme kori me te ruri - Ōrewa Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

19 Feb 2025 - 18 Jun 2025

Chess Club

Play with others, refine your strategy, and improve your skills with our expert coach.

05 Jun 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Storytime wā takinga paki - Ōrewa Library

Come along to our popular Storytimes with books, bubbles and waiata.

13 Feb 2025 - 05 Jun 2025

Volunteer Welcome Day with Kaipātiki Project

A variety of tasks are available to suit different people and support can be offered to different...

07 Jun 2025

Other Worlds Day

Other Worlds Day is your chance to celebrate the genre with hands-on fun, inspired by our science...

07 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2025

Sculpture for Children

This hands-on experience boosts self-confidence, encourages innovative thinking and helps nurture...