Maraetai, Auckland

2539 days ago

Bug Lab Auckland

Phil Goff from Phil Goff

Bug Lab Auckland is the brilliant new exhibition at Auckland Zoo, which I officially opened yesterday. Developed by Te Papa and Weta Workshop, it took six months and over 40,000 hours to design. I highly recommend checking it out this summer - it's great for kids, but adults will love it too. … View moreBug Lab Auckland is the brilliant new exhibition at Auckland Zoo, which I officially opened yesterday. Developed by Te Papa and Weta Workshop, it took six months and over 40,000 hours to design. I highly recommend checking it out this summer - it's great for kids, but adults will love it too. It's your last chance to see it in New Zealand for the foreseeable future as the exhibition is heading overseas in the New Year.

Check out the video below for a sneak peak, including a live wētāpunga - New Zealand's endangered Giant Weta.

2539 days ago

Merry Colourful Christmas!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

Our favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...

Remember to stay safe these holidays … View more
Our favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...

Remember to stay safe these holidays whether you're out of town or or staying at home. Merry Christmas!

- From the colourful Elves at Resene

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2539 days ago

Seniors' coolest Christmas tree

Tarannum Shaikh Reporter from Eastern Courier

Elderly folk at an East Auckland retirement village have constructed a unique Christmas decoration by using 3D and CNC technologies.

(Please write NFP/Not for print if you don't want your comments used in the paper)

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2540 days ago

Heading off to the beach these holidays?

Communications Team from Auckland Council

The long, hot summer days are with us! The bikinis are out, beach patrol flags are up, the shade of the Pohutukawa beckons along with the cool blue sea.

Before you head in that direction, check out Auckland Council’s upgraded Safeswim website safeswim.org.nz

It’s a great new tool to … View more
The long, hot summer days are with us! The bikinis are out, beach patrol flags are up, the shade of the Pohutukawa beckons along with the cool blue sea.

Before you head in that direction, check out Auckland Council’s upgraded Safeswim website safeswim.org.nz

It’s a great new tool to help you understand water quality at your local beaches. There’s up-to-date information on beach conditions so you can make safe choices on where and when to swim. Check it out on our new mobile friendly website.

Our partners in this venture are Watercare, Surf Lifesaving Northern Region and Auckland Regional Public Health Service.
Find out more

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2540 days ago

Top Tips to Save Water this Summer

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Check out the link for tips on saving water during Auckland’s hot and dry summer months.

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2540 days ago

City Centre bus stop changes

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

From Sunday 7 January 2018, as part of the next phase of works for the City Rail Link, some bus-stop locations and bus routes into the City for West Auckland bus routes and route 030 are changing.

Find out all you need to know on our website.

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2540 days ago

Plan ahead for some train disruptions today

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

No trains will run 11am and 1pm today due to a Rail and Maritime Transport Union meeting.

We also expect disruptions to services between 10am – 11am and 1 pm - 2pm. Please note peak time train services will not be affected.

Buses will be available to replace trains every half hour between … View more
No trains will run 11am and 1pm today due to a Rail and Maritime Transport Union meeting.

We also expect disruptions to services between 10am – 11am and 1 pm - 2pm. Please note peak time train services will not be affected.

Buses will be available to replace trains every half hour between 11am and 1pm.

Please plan an alternative journey during this time: AT.govt.nz/journeyplanner

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2541 days ago

Plan ahead for some train disruptions tomorrow

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

No trains will run between 11am and 1pm tomorrow, Tuesday 19 December, due to a Rail and Maritime Transport Union meeting.

We also expect disruptions to services between 10am – 11am and 1 pm - 2pm. Please note peak time train services will not be affected.

Buses will be available to replace… View more
No trains will run between 11am and 1pm tomorrow, Tuesday 19 December, due to a Rail and Maritime Transport Union meeting.

We also expect disruptions to services between 10am – 11am and 1 pm - 2pm. Please note peak time train services will not be affected.

Buses will be available to replace trains every half hour between 11am and 1pm.

Find out more, including how to plan an alternative journey during this time, on our website: at.govt.nz...

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