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Discover your family history at Auckland Libraries
We speak to Marie Hickey from Auckland Libraries for her tips and tricks to start your search for your ancestors.
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Blooming marvellous! Auckland Botanic Gardens receives top award
Auckland Botanic Gardens has received a Qualmark Award.
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Explore your Auckland
Did you know that Auckland is full of great things to do? There are adventures for kids of all ages – from parks and playgrounds, to pools, leisure centres and libraries, all run or looked after by Auckland Council.
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Enjoy your Ōtara
Did you know that Ōtara and its surrounding area is full of great things to do? From parks and playgrounds, to pools, leisure centres and libraries, all run or looked after by Auckland Council.
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Five of the best: Weather-proof picnic spots around Auckland
We’ve rounded up five spots around the region that will hold up to at least a shower or two if you’re caught out while you’re eating in the great outdoors this winter.
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A day out in Auckland for cost of a public transport fare
There’s plenty to see and do around the region that doesn’t cost the earth – and even better, you can get to these locations by simply jumping on a bus, train or ferry.
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Funding Auckland’s favourite things
Most people know that rates help pay for the council to collect rubbish, maintain roads and look after our parks. But did you know that rates also help fund many other things that make Auckland a great place to live?
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Kauri Kids: A place that feels like home
Kauri Kids Papatoetoe Head Teacher Anne Valeli has a true passion for teaching and helping our youngest Aucklanders grow into confident, happy children who are well-equipped for the next stages of life.
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Playground review: Macleans Park
We're taking a look at some of Auckland's best playgrounds. This week: Macleans Park, Eastern Beach.
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Playground review: Mary Wilson Reserve
We're taking a look at some of Auckland's best playgrounds. This week: Mary Wilson Reserve, Rocky Bay, Waiheke Island.
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Celebrating our marvellous museums
Take a look at some of the wonderful things that can be explored in Auckland’s museums.
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Playground review: Playtime Park
We're taking a look at some of Auckland's best playgrounds. This week: Playtime Park, Fynes Avenue, Stonefields.
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Playground review: Ōtāhuhu Recreation Precinct
We’re taking a look at some of Auckland's best playgrounds. This week: Ōtāhuhu Recreation Precinct, 30 Mason Avenue, Ōtāhuhu.
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Rates of obese 4-year-olds drop
The Auckland Regional Public Health Service says rates of obese pre-schoolers are dropping, but adults tip the scales.
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Zoo Tales: A slice of Africa this Easter
Auckland Zoo’s new African savannah opens on Good Friday 25 March.
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Help these harvesters make the most of windfall
A charity that picks and distributes fresh fruit and preserves to food banks is on the hunt for volunteers.
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