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Community 18 Apr 2016

The Anzac biscuit has a history of its own

The truth about the mighty Anzac biscuit may surprise you.

Community 15 Apr 2016

Zoo Tales: Meet Oupa - proud father of 17!

Meet Oupa, one of Auckland Zoo’s oldest residents and proud father to 17 baby leopard tortoises!

Kids / Family 8 Apr 2016

Zoo Tales: Nose + horn = rhinos

In this week’s Zoo Tales, Auckland Zoo keeper Henry introduces Mtoto, one of our male rhinos.

Community 5 Apr 2016

Work started on Takapuna's new playground

The first sod has been turned on Takapuna's new world-class playground at Takapuna Beach Reserve.

Community 1 Apr 2016

Zoo Tales: A flamboyance of flamingos

Long necks, ankles halfway up their legs, pink plumage and noisy squawks - watch to find out why zoo keeper Sarah loves everything about our flock of flamingos!

Environment 31 Mar 2016

Waste-free warrior coming to town

Auckland families will soon have the chance to get tips from a waste-free parenting warrior, with workshops happening in locations around the region.

Kids / Family 23 Mar 2016

Zoo Tales: The world's largest and heaviest bird

What’s the largest bird in the world, but in the same family as the kiwi? Watch to find out!

Community 21 Mar 2016

Universal Design: what is it and how can it help us?

OurAuckland sits down with Claire Wilson, Auckland Design Office’s Principal Specialist, to find out more about universal design

Events205 Results

19 Jan 2026

Author Talk: Weng Wai Chan

Join author Weng Wai Chan for an interactive session on her award-winning children’s book Lizard’...

19 Jan 2026

Grow your own microgreens workshop

Discover how simple, fun and rewarding it can be to grow fresh, nutritious microgreens right at h...

19 Jan 2026

What's Magic Workshop

Build confidence, laugh and try something new.

19 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2026

Te Ika Tere Flying Fish

Tamariki can create their own colourful fish kite inspired by spectacular sea creatures and Koino...

12 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2026

Grey Lynn Library's Raumati Reads Events

Come along and join us for a series of exciting events this summer.

12 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2026

Summer Holidays at Panmure Library

Dive into a summer of creativity, coding, characters and community fun at Panmure Library—packed...

05 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026

Kumeu Library Raumati Reads School holiday programme

Enjoy a month of school holiday fun with storytimes, movies, creative art workshops and interacti...

05 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026

Summer holidays at Takapuna Library

From Lego building and teddy bear adventures to hands-on crafts, there’s something for everyone.