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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.

Kids / Family 27 May 2016

Have you tried the piano stairs?

Aotea Square has been filled with music recently as piano stairs were installed on the steps of the Aotea Centre.

Events116 Results

25 May 2024

Modern School of Music celebrates Music Month at Pukekohe Library

Be entertained by the students from the Modern School of Music who will be playing their individu...

25 May 2024

The Hula Journey | Hō'ike 2024 Showcase

Hālau Ka Waikahe Lani Mālie (The Hula Journey) presents their 2024 Hō'ike, a showcase of modern a...

25 May 2024

Young Blood Open Mic

Kicking off this NZ music month of May, Holding Space and Ellen Melville Centre are proud to pres...

25 May 2024 - 26 May 2024

Grand opening of Te Puawānanga Science and Technology Centre

Come and explore science and tech in a whole new way with interactive exhibitions, audio-visual e...

04 May 2024 - 28 May 2024

Composting Workshop - May

Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!

24 Feb 2024 - 29 Jun 2024

Dough and Play

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

26 May 2024

Art Workshop for Kids: Drawing Licence

In our Artist Workshop Series, local artists share their inspiration and skills with children in...

26 May 2024

Brain Play STEM sessions

Unleash your curiosity and creativity with Brain Play!