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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.

Educational 10 Jun 2016

Zoo Tales: Awesome otters

Asian small-clawed otters are the smallest of the world's 13 otter species, but according to keeper Helen they’re not to be messed with!

Community 3 Jun 2016

Zoo Tales: Giraffe on the move

Join us (again) on our ‪#‎giraffeonthemove road trip as we follow Zuri's epic journey to Wellington Zoo.

Community 31 May 2016

New Zealand’s role in the Battle of Jutland remembered

More than eight and a half thousand men lost their lives in just thirty six hours in the largest naval battle of the Great War.

Community 30 May 2016

Zoo Tales: Meerkat mob

Mealworms, rodents, lizards and even scorpions - a meerkat will munch them all! Meet keeper Nick and learn all about our inquisitive mob of seven meerkats.

Events183 Results

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Parnell Changes Through the Ages

Discover Parnell's history with curated heritage images on display at Parnell Library!

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

The Lush Family and the Pacific

Explore ‘Hands Across the Water’—historic photos and artefacts from the Lush Family Collection.

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Waitematā Legacy 136 years of Calliope Dry Dock

Discover the fascinating history of the Devonport dry dock as it celebrates its 136th anniversary!

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

William C Daldy Heritage Steam Tug Open Days

Visit Auckland's iconic heritage steam tug!

31 Aug 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

DEANZ Repair Café - New Lynn

Come along to the Repair Café at the New Lynn Community Centre to get your items repaired for FREE.

27 Jul 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Dough and Play

Have fun with dough modelling, creative art and quality time for your whole family.

29 Sep 2024

Chris Priestley and The Unsung Heroes

Join Chris Priestley & The Unsung Heroes for tales of shipwrecks, pirates, and gold rushes in Aot...

29 Sep 2024

Exploring Sacred Spaces: The Dawoodi Bohra Vajihi Markaz

Explore Vajihi Markaz with a guided tour and learn about the Dawoodi Bohra community. All welcome!