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Kids / Family 2 Dec 2016

Learning through play

By asking questions and letting the children explore their interests, Howick Kauri Kids is leading the way in developing future Aucklanders.

Community 1 Dec 2016

Playground review: Cool climbing fun

Rope nets, a tipi climbing frame and a 'rocktapus' tyre swing make for a challenging play area at Wai-O-Taiki Nature Reserve in Glen Innes.

Community 1 Dec 2016

Young eco warriors awarded

A hard-working group of Year 9 students from Mission Heights Junior College have been awarded the 2016 Ros Nicholson Award for Native Ecology.

Kids / Family 30 Nov 2016

Playground review: Colourful fun in Glendowie

Kids of all ages will be begging for another visit after playing at Roberta Reserve's bright and brilliant play area.

Business / Economy 29 Nov 2016

Pop-up garden transforms empty CBD lot

A pop-up garden with playground equipment is being built on the corner of Albert and Wellesley streets in Auckland’s CBD.

Kids / Family 29 Nov 2016

Sherwood Playground a hit with kids

Excited children and their parents joined the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board for a celebration at the upgraded playground at Sherwood Reserve, Browns Bay.

Community 29 Nov 2016

Waterview BMX track and skate park opens

Hundreds of people poured into Waterview Reserve on Saturday to celebrate the official opening of the new BMX track and skate park.

Transport 29 Nov 2016

Sharp increase in Aucklanders using Ōtāhuhu Station

The number of passengers boarding trains at Ōtāhuhu has almost doubled since the opening of the new station.

Events

05 Oct 2023

Extremephile Microbes on Mars – with Kaipātiki Project

Join Dr Kevin Lee as he gives his first-hand account of studying some of the most fascinating and...

05 Oct 2023

Eye of the Dragon - With Chloe Lam

Students will become more experienced with the qualities of watercolour as they enter the lair of...

05 Oct 2023

Foam Stamp Printing - With Rowena Rooney

Layering dyes and acrylics onto card, in this workshop we’ll be creating colourful washes and ove...

05 Oct 2023

Guided tour - Kennedy Park and Rahopara Pa, Castor Bay

Kennedy Park and Rahopara Pa are rich in stories from the past and we can’t wait to share some of...

05 Oct 2023

Make a Christmas Decoration

Come to Remuera Library and make something beautiful to take home.

05 Oct 2023

Stories of the 1981 tour protest

There will be an opportunity for all to share their stories of the ‘81 tour.

05 Oct 2023

Thursday Heritage Concerts- Descending muse: Katherine Mansfield in music

Martin Griffiths, Polly Sussex (cellos), and Sherry Grant (piano) combine their substantial liter...

05 Oct 2023

Treasure Hunters - Maraetai School Holiday Event

Come visit the Franklin Community Hub team for some fun treasure hunting themed crafts, art and a...