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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

10 Oct 2023 - 12 Dec 2023

Wriggle and Rhyme - Warkworth Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

09 Oct 2023 - 13 Dec 2023

Shared Reading | Leys Institute Little Library

Meet local people, make new friends, and try something new.

03 Oct 2023 - 12 Dec 2023

Adult learning | Observational life-drawing

Join us for nine Tuesday evenings to immerse yourself in art, develop skills and meet new people.

19 Sep 2023 - 30 Jan 2024

Korean Language Conversation Class

Experience the joy of learning the Korean language with us at our Korean Language Conversation Cl...

18 Sep 2023 - 18 Dec 2023

Community Singing

Join us to sing the songs you know and love in a friendly, supportive setting.

29 Aug 2023 - 19 Dec 2023

Charity Crafters

We have several charities we collect for and welcome knitters, sewers and more who are willing to...

22 Aug 2023 - 22 Dec 2023

Te Reo Maori Conversation Group - Mt Albert Library

Come along to Mt Albert Library on Tuesday afternoons for a safe and comfortable space for learne...

08 Aug 2023 - 02 Dec 2023

Sew Happy

Join us in making a community quilt.