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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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Manurewa kapa haka group to travel to Italy
A group of young Manurewa residents have been awarded local board funding to help them travel to Italy for a cultural festival.
Top youth talent to shine in town hall for the first time
Auckland’s best young talent will compete for top honours in the Auckland Town Hall for the first time ever. The final 26 emerged after the semifinals of Auckland Council’s Stand Up Stand Out (SUSO) talent competition took place over last weekend.
What will Pukekohe look like in the future?
Eke Panuku outlines plan for town
Over 100 ways to bring books to life at We Read Auckland
Bring the whānau and celebrate Auckland’s readers, writers and the stories that bring us together with Ka Pānui Tātau i Tāmaki Makaurau | We Read Auckland in August.
Are you a responsible pet owner?
Whether you’re a cat person or a dog person, fish fanatic or lizard lover, pets can bring great joy and companionship into our lives.
