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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.

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.

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.

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03 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2024

Guided Museum Tours

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03 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024

A Niu Dawn

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03 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024

Arca Arcade "Round One"

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01 Oct 2024 - 28 Oct 2024

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01 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024

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28 Sep 2024 - 29 Oct 2024

William C Daldy Heritage Steam Tug Open Days

Visit Auckland's iconic heritage steam tug!

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