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Parks / Outdoors 21 Nov 2024

Auckland Botanic Garden's most popular outdoor art event returns

Auckland Botanic Garden's most popular outdoor art event returns!

Parks / Outdoors 30 Oct 2024

Four upgraded South Auckland parks and playgrounds to enjoy

There are now more ways than ever for South Auckland residents to enjoy the park life.

Parks / Outdoors 25 Oct 2024

Fall in love with camping at one of Auckland’s regional parks

Enjoy one of Auckland Council's many campgrounds and campsites.

Arts 19 Oct 2024

Retro arcade machines meet art in the latest interactive exhibition at Studio One - Toi Tū

Retro arcade machines are transformed into art installations at Studio One - Toi Tū, Auckland Council’s community art facility in Ponsonby, this month.

Parks / Outdoors 11 Oct 2024

Get amongst the fun in Auckland’s city centre, for Play Week 2024

Play Week reminds us that the possibility to play is everywhere, and we’re never too old to play!

Libraries 2 Oct 2024

Eight ways to make the school holidays magical for the whole family!

School holidays are just around the corner, and with them come a vast array of options to keep the whānau entertained for the duration of the break. 

Parks / Outdoors 25 Sep 2024

5 of the best ways to enjoy spring in Auckland

Tāmaki Makaurau is one of the first parts of Aotearoa to enjoy spring.

Community 13 Sep 2024

Where to for popular Waiuku park?

The first steps towards planning a new future for Hamilton Estate in Waiuku have been taken.

Parks / Outdoors 6 Sep 2024

Spring into action and book an affordable holiday escape in Tāmaki Makaurau

Consider your next weekend or mid-weed plans sorted! Book an affordable holiday escape in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Kids / Family 7 Aug 2024

Five ways to beat the winter blues

It might be dark and dreary outside, but these mood-boosting activities can help you beat the blues this winter.

Community 15 Jul 2024

Christmas gets a bit of a boost

Santa and his mates have had a bit of Papakura Local Board help.

Free 1 Jul 2024

Explore Auckland with July's School Holiday Guide

School holiday time is here, and there are lots of ways to keep the kids entertained in Auckland, even if the winter weather isn’t on your side.

Beaches 10 May 2024

Forum backs Coastguard appeal

A collaborative, community-based approach will be vital in reducing the number of preventative drownings on the Manukau, Coastguard has told the Manukau Harbour Forum.

Environment 6 May 2024

5 ways to take care of Mother Earth this Mother’s Day

Enjoy the outdoors with your mum this Mother’s Day and learn how to make Mother Earth thrive year-round.

14-24 year olds 3 May 2024

Playground plans get seal of approval

Concept plans bring a playground a step closer for Belmont.

Kids / Family 22 Mar 2024

11 exciting adventures to keep the kids entertained this April school holidays

Kia ora whānau! It’s school holidays time and that means plenty of time for activities for the whole family!