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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

18 Dec 2023 - 26 Jan 2024

Manurewa Leisure Centre school holiday programme

Check out our full summer programme of activities.

18 Dec 2023 - 26 Jan 2024

Moana Nui-a-Kiwa Pool and Leisure Centre school holiday programme

Our Auckland Council programmes are affordable, varied and heaps of fun.

18 Dec 2023 - 26 Jan 2024

Ōtara Pool and Leisure Centre school holiday programme

Drop off your kids for a full day of fun activities where each day brings something new.

18 Dec 2023 - 26 Jan 2024

West Wave Pool and Leisure Centre school holiday programme

These holidays, join us for Movie Madness, Water Play Day, Wheels Day and more.

18 Dec 2023 - 02 Feb 2024

Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre School Holiday Programme

Drop off your kids for a full day of fun activities where each day brings something new.

18 Dec 2023 - 02 Feb 2024

East Coast Bays Leisure Centre school holiday programme

Drop off your kids for a full day of fun activities where each day brings something new.

18 Dec 2023 - 02 Feb 2024

Howick Leisure Centre school holiday programme

oin us for Wet n Wild, Backwards Day, Sports Day, and more these holidays.

18 Dec 2023 - 02 Feb 2024

Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre school holiday programme

Join us for Summer Sports Day, Water Warfare, Wheels Day, and more these holidays.