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Kids in space!

Kids in space!

Get ready to blast off on a space adventure! A hands-on space science showcase will land at the National Aquarium t...

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Farewell to our beloved Dora the kororā

Farewell to our beloved Dora the kororā

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved Dora the Kororā. Dora came into our care in 2014 and ha...

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Ocean art open at National Aquarium

Ocean art open at National Aquarium

Ocean and I showcases work from across Hawke’s Bay by emerging and established artists, from world-renowned maker...

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Mr Mac clinches election at 11th hour

Mr Mac clinches election at 11th hour

Thousands of appreciative fans from around the world have named little penguin Mr Mac the new korora of the year.

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Kororā candidates ready for votes

Kororā candidates ready for votes

Who will be voted 2023 Penguin of the Year? Electioneering is in full swing at the National Aquarium of New Zealand...

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Nature's Little Explorers - sessions for 0-5 year olds

Nature's Little Explorers - sessions for 0-5 year olds

Bring along your little-ones to enjoy ocean themed activities, nature play, stories and crafts. Sessions are twice ...

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Seaweek shows kids they can make a difference

Seaweek shows kids they can make a difference

The story of a young kororā/little penguin’s rescue has provided great inspiration for this year’s Seaweek roa...

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Education from the ocean into homes

Education from the ocean into homes

Using social media to take education from the aquarium out to the community is keeping the National Aquarium of New...

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Celebrate what there is to love about the sea

Celebrate what there is to love about the sea

Superheroes don’t always wear capes. In this year’s Seaweek Roadshow, the National Aquarium of New Zealand edu...

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