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Educational 5 Aug 2016

Zoo Tales: A very special insect

In today's episode, we get up-close and personal with a very special insect – the wētā punga.

Community 29 Jul 2016

Zoo Tales: Tiger vs GoPro

Happy Global Tiger Day! Watch as two of Auckland Zoo's big cats put a GoPro camera to the test.

Community 18 Jul 2016

The eyes of the god, Tāwhirimātea

In celebration of Matariki Festival 2016 Auckland Libraries has created a short video that tells the story of the dawning of the Māori new year. This story is one version of many different interpretations of Matariki.

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.

Events232 Results

09 Dec 2025

Christmas Market

Celebrate the festive season with an evening full of delicious food, community spirit, and Christ...

18 Nov 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Baby Sensory Playtime

Let your little ones explore, discover and play while making new friends.

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau Friendly Exercise Class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.

14 Oct 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Ponsonby playgroup

Discover a world of fun for little ones.

14 Oct 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Code Club

Calling all tamariki aged 7 - 9 years old!!!

07 Oct 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Te Manawa Wriggle & Rhyme

Wriggle and Rhyme promotes active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged 2 y...

12 Aug 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Playdate for the senses

A playful adventure for our tamariki to explore, learn, and make new friends.

11 Aug 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Babies and bubbles

Songs, movement, rhymes and bubbles for developing brains.