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Four fun ideas for a family day out
Everyone deserves a treat now and then, and enjoying a family day out can create memories of fun to cherish for years to come.
Children learn how to build a solid future
Pakuranga Heights students have swapped the classroom for the garden, although they've had to build them first!
11 places to see baby farm animals in Auckland this spring
Spring has sprung and the days are getting longer. Now is the perfect time to go animal spotting.
Exciting school holiday events ahead with Auckland Council
Spring into the school holidays with an array of exhilarating and family-friendly events that will excite even the hardest-to-please member of your whānau.
Young leaders show the way in fight to enhance the health of Manukau Harbour
Young people are taking a hands-on role in preserving the Manukau Harbour.
Clubs already winners as World Cup kicks off
With just hours before the Football Ferns kicked off against Norway to launch the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Auckland councillor Daniel Newman says many clubs across the city, including at Papakura, are already winners.
Engage all five senses with activities to soothe the soul
Let your five senses take you on an adventure to discover the sights, sounds, smells, textures and tastes of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Young environmental leaders step up
Young environmental leaders have attended a sustainability wānanga.
Four all-weather indoor activities to keep the kids entertained
Too wet and cold to go to the park? These fun indoor activities are sure to keep the kids entertained when the weather isn't playing ball.
Karangahape Road’s colourful past and bright future
With its unique atmosphere and colourful history, you'll soon discover why Auckland's Karangahape Road was named the sixth coolest street in the world.
Discover 5 of Auckland's best swimming spots
These beaches offer some of the best swimming spots in Auckland, so check them out when you need to cool off this summer.
Fantastic splash pads across Auckland
Splash pads are a fun, safe option for kids of all ages to get wet and wild, so get splashing.
Māngere Centre Park playground opens
Māngere Centre Park’s playground has just been revitalised with a rainbow of upgrades.
Great outdoor swimming spots and splashpads
Auckland is blessed with a long and beautiful coastline, but you don't have to hit the beach to go for a splash this summer.
Stay safe around fireworks
Stay safe and look after your pets around Guy Fawkes this year.
Tigers and crocs: bringing South East Asia to Auckland
There’s no better time to visit Auckland Zoo, with its centenary year heralding new animal habitats and species including the extraordinary Sunda gharial crocodile.
