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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

29 Jul 2025 - 23 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme

Enjoy active body movement to simple nursery rhymes and songs.

22 Jul 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Lego Build Session - New Lynn War Memorial Library

Come along to design, build and create!

03 Jun 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Rhymetime taki ruri - Ōrewa Library

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

20 May 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme at Pt Chevalier Little Library

Spend some quality time with your child while developing their motor skills and brain connections.

29 Apr 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Wā Pēpē: Babytime at Warkworth Library

Connect with other parents and bring your little one along for an active movement session with so...

11 Mar 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Plunket Russian Playgroup

Come along and connect with other Russian speaking families with children 0 to 5.

11 Feb 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Lego Club

Calling all brick builders! Bring your construction skills and join in the LEGO building fun.

11 Feb 2025 - 15 Dec 2026

Rhymetime

Join us for Rhymetime, where songs, movement, and finger rhymes bring fun and learning to life.