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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

22 Dec 2023

Santa Storytime

Come along and join in the fun. Singing, dancing, and stories with Santa Claus.

23 Dec 2023

Auckland's Kite Festival 2023

Bring your kids along for a family fun day out.

27 Dec 2023 - 28 Dec 2023

Raumati Reads Summer Storytime

Bring your soft toy to the library for a special Kiwiana storytime.

27 Apr 2023 - 21 Dec 2023

Helensville Library Book Chat

Come along for coffee and a lively discussion about any book you have read.

31 Dec 2023 - 01 Jan 2024

Vector Lights for New Year’s Eve 2023

Vector Lights on the Auckland Harbour Bridge are welcoming 2024 with a spectacular lighting show.

18 Nov 2023 - 06 Apr 2024

Food Truck Collective - North Auckland

Talented chefs create a range of incredible, authentic, vibrant food that bursts with flavour in...

08 Jan 2024 - 11 Jan 2024

Raumati Reads Summer Reading Gumboot Throwing

Kids bring your gumboots down to the library to see who can throw them the furthest.

08 Jan 2024 - 12 Jan 2024

Shakespeare in a Week

Come and try your hand at one of The Bard’s shortest plays with laughs aplenty.