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Transport 5 Dec 2016

Takapuna Paid Parking Zone about to start

Auckland Transport will be replacing the restricted paid parking system in Takapuna with a new unrestricted paid parking system from the middle of December 2016.

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.

Community 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.

Events

13 Jan 2024 - 27 Apr 2024

Kids Learn 2 Ride

Our kid's learn-to-ride courses are a great way for your child to try out some different bikes pr...

30 Sep 2023 - 27 Apr 2024

Pop Up Play - Myers Park

pot the water spouts, playful public art and even poetry.

29 Apr 2023 - 15 Jun 2024

New Lynn Repair Café

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

28 Apr 2024

Art Workshop: Weaving the World Around Us

We will learn to understand how weaving has played a part in human connectedness and joy for cent...

28 Apr 2024 - 29 May 2024

The Big Bike Film Night 2024

The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films from around the wo...

29 Apr 2024 - 03 May 2024

Earthworkers: Regenerative Horticulture 101

Earthworkers is an education programme that focuses on the ability of plants to heal the planet,...

08 Apr 2024 - 09 Dec 2024

Ukulele Classes

Do you want to learn the uke? No experience required for this beginner ukulele class.

25 Mar 2024 - 25 Nov 2024

Parnell Shared Reading Group

Join us for a stimulating hour of listening to stories and poetry being read aloud and chatted ab...