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The best family-friendly bike rides in Auckland

Get the whole family active on one of Auckland’s fantastic bike paths. Scenic routes wind through tranquil neighbourhoods and reserves and meander along coastal areas and past playgrounds, with plenty of places to stop and picnic or play.

Get Out & About and have fun this summer

Move over Olympic gold medallist Lisa Carrington, there’s a new bunch of kayakers in town thanks to Auckland Council’s Out & About programme.

Five sheltered beaches for little ones

With rock pools, shelly bays and pōhutukawa-fringed paddling pools, the region offers a wealth of kid-friendly seaside experiences. OurAuckland visits beaches especially good for young families.

Upgrade on the way for Te Puru

With improved facilities on the way for Pukekohe’s Bledisloe Park, a similar upgrade has been confirmed for Te Puru Park at Beachlands.

West Auckland tamariki get to know their watery neighbours

Setting the stage for the future of play in the Waitākere Ranges area

With a growing population and a need to be able to plan for the future, a new plan to help guide future play improvements and spaces in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area has been developed.

New basketball court opens in the Bays

It’s time to shoot hoops at the new 3x3 court located at Freyberg Park, Browns Bay.

Tamariki prepare for challenge

Youngsters from across Manurewa are training for their Te Rima 101 challenge.

Aucklanders flock to new magenta pathway into the city

Thousands of Aucklanders try out the new Nelson Street cycleway, Te Ara I Whiti, which translates as the Lightpath.

Staying safe in the sun at the playground

How do we stay safe in the sun, while having fun? Our head of Parks provides some tips to avoid sunburn while at the playground.

The gems on our doorstep

Explore the abundance of hidden gems across Tāmaki Makaurau, support Auckland’s recovery and make the most of everything our region has to offer.

Auckland Botanic Gardens blossoming with ideas for families

Auckland Botanic Gardens has got you covered with bunches of ideas to stop the weeds of boredom and discontent from appearing.

Auckland Heritage Festival embraces our journeys

Celebrations of Auckland’s rich and vibrant heritage will abound in October with events across the region.

Auckland Heritage Festival whispers city's secrets

Auckland Heritage Festival brings multiple events - in person and online - to the region from 26 September to 11 October 2020.

Bringing the spring bounce to your holidays with Goosechase

Auckland is my Playground, the popular mission-based challenge on the Goosechase app returns for the holidays.

Auckland events scene stacked for spring and summer

Auckland is gearing up for a spring season of major events, a prelude to a stacked summer schedule as the region looks forward to 2021 – the region’s largest planned year of major events.