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Leap to it for frogs this Labour Weekend - 16/10/2008
The Cadbury Freddo Frog Roadshow is at Auckland Zoo this Labour Weekend, so both grown-ups and littlies can leap in and learn all about New Zealand's four endangered species of native frogs, and how to help save them.

Spooktacular Halloween at Auckland Zoo - 16/10/2008
Get set for a frightfully fang-tastic night at Nickelodeon Boo at the Zoo this Halloween.

Early construction start in Aotea Square - 14/10/2008
Construction was formally launched this morning for the upgrade of Aotea Square, at a special ceremony hosted by the Mayor of Auckland city, Hon. John Banks.

Dine at Zoo's rainforest restaurant and help save orang utans - 14/10/2008
For one night only, Auckland Zoo is offering a unique dining experience in its rainforest to raise funds to help Sumatran orang utans in the wild - a species now critically endangered due to the rapid growth of palm oil plantations.

Council approves staged master plan for Three Kings Quarry - 9/10/2008
The City Development Committee has agreed to a staged master plan to determine the future development of the Three Kings Quarry.

Mayor to honour outstanding Aucklander - 9/10/2008
This evening, Mayor of Auckland city, Hon. John Banks will honour the achievements of one of New Zealand's most successful and respected business leaders, Gary Albert Paykel, with a Distinguished Citizen Award.

Construction start ceremony for Aotea Square - 8/10/2008
Media are invited to a special event to mark the start of construction for the redevelopment of Aotea Square.

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