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Community 12 May 2016

How sign language saved Graham's cat

How NZSL saved Graham's cat.

Community 11 May 2016

Zoo Tales: Chalk and cheese cheetahs

A goofball and an accountant? Join cheetahs Anubis and Osiris on a walk around the Zoo and get an insight on their 'personalities' from keeper Emma.

Community 6 May 2016

$12,000 up for grabs for kapa haka super stars

Entries open to Matariki Festival 2016 kapa haka competition

Beaches 29 Apr 2016

Manukau Harbour home to many gems

With 520km of coastline, the Manukau Harbour is New Zealand’s second biggest harbour. It’s also home to many hidden gems which are well worth a visit while summer is still with us.

Sports / Leisure 29 Apr 2016

Don’t forget to see the forget-me-not at the Botanic Gardens

With their delicate white rosette like leaves forget-me-not are a firm favourite with visitors to Auckland’s Botanic Gardens.

Community 27 Apr 2016

How we marked Anzac Day over the past century

A century on, how have commemorations changed on this significant national day?

Community 26 Apr 2016

Swimming lessons for all ages and abilities

Almost 500,000 swimming lessons take place in Auckland Council-owned pools each year.

Dogs 26 Apr 2016

Dog safety app educates children

Auckland Council's world-first dog safety smartphone app is an important educational tool to help keep children safe around dogs.

Events232 Results

16 Jul 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Rhymetime

Bring your little one along for a 30-minute session of songs, movement, and finger rhymes, specia...

16 Jul 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Storytime

Encouraging a love of books through stories, rhymes and songs.

04 Jun 2025 - 10 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...

28 May 2025 - 28 May 2026

New Lynn Community Hub Seed Library

Sow and share at our seed library!

12 Mar 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Songs and stories for the senses

A fun session for your toddler!

12 Mar 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Jump Jiggle Jive - Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session featuring music, songs and rhymes (18mths - 3yrs).

12 Mar 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Plunket Japanese Playgroup

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

05 Mar 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Rhymetime - Birkenhead Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, stories and bubbles!