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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

01 Apr 2023 - 01 Jun 2024

Ōrewa Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you at no charge.

01 Apr 2023 - 01 Jun 2024

Pukekohe Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you at no charge.

01 Oct 2023 - 04 Feb 2024

Hungerball - Mahuhu ki te Rangi Park

A customised inflatable sports arena where a range of sports/games can be played for all ages.

06 Feb 2024

Waitangi ki Manukau 2024

Join us at Manukau Sports Bowl this Waitangi Day for a fantastic whānau-friendly day out!

09 Feb 2024

Movies in Parks: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter is an ordinary 11-year-old boy who learns that he is actually a wizard and has been...

09 Feb 2024

Russell Howard - Live

Join Russell, ‘the uplifting Comedy King’, as he puts the world to rights in his own uniquely hil...

09 Feb 2024 - 09 Mar 2024

Movies in Parks 2024

From Barbie to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, enjoy animated kids flicks and recent blockbusters.

10 Feb 2024

Interislander Bean Rock Swim

Come along for an amazing day of ocean swimming, running along the waterfront, music, food, activ...