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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

01 Oct 2025 - 14 Apr 2026

Creative Nature Workshop Series

Creative Nature Workshops for Whānau.

14 Dec 2025

Āwhina Day

Bring your energy, curiosity, and aroha for Papatūānuku.

14 Dec 2025

Carols in the Park 2025

Join us for a festive evening of Christmas carols and uplifting musical performances as we celebr...

14 Dec 2025

Christmas card-making for children

Make your own Christmas cards at a workshop with Marlene Rei.

14 Dec 2025

GALS

Join us for a joyful Sunday afternoon of festive cheer and classic Christmas carols!

14 Dec 2025

Make a Christmas Photo Ornament!

Bring along your tamariki for a Christmas Crafts session at the library!

14 Dec 2025

Yuletide Ukulele with The Nukes

Grab a ukulele and join The Nukes on Sunday, a free, family-friendly performance and workshop!

14 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Tunes 4 Tamariki: Christmas with Suzy

Come early and enjoy free pre-concert activities such as face painting, a musical instrument show...