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Neat opportunity for NEET youth
What involves 28,600 Auckland youth and has four letters?

Get the inside scoop with an Auckland archaeologist
Go behind the scenes with a true archaeologist.

Top books to read on Anzac Day
We've chosen a selection of adult fiction titles that cover World War One and the Kiwi experience.

New splash pads are a hit
Two new ANZ splash pads have been providing some relief to Auckland's unrelenting humidity.

Wordy wins and star spelling with Auckland Libraries’ holiday programme
Auckland Libraries' summer reading adventure encourages wordy win.

Jump aboard a mobile library this summer
Auckland Libraries’ bright and colourful mobile libraries are hitting the road this summer.

Auckland’s newest splash pad opens
New splash pad in Stanmore Bay opens.

Splash pad in Pakuranga reopened
The new splash pad at Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre in Pakuranga is open for the summer holidays.

Local kids will be the first to make a splash
Design a Rashie competition winners have been announced.

Four surprisingly cool waste-wise things to do this winter
Check out some of these easy, fun ideas that'll also help save the planet.

How you can help the bees
Bees are an endlessly fascinating part of our ecosystem.

Karangahape Road goes bananas
In the works Don’t Dream it’s Over, artist Janet Lilo has used her striking banana motif and sharp neon elements to illustrate Karangahape Road’s melting pot of history, cultural heritage and community diversity.

Celebrate Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre's upgrade
The recently upgraded centre is holding a fun-filled family open day, with group fitness class tasters, pool inflatables for the kids, free health checks and more.

Playground review: New-look playground for Pukekohe
This beloved play area has been given a refresh, but don't worry – the Roktopus is still there, along with all the other old favourites.

Five free places for a fun family day out
We’ve picked some of our favourite Auckland spots to take the family and make the most of the last few weeks of warm weather.

Playground review: Fun for littlies in Herne Bay
The play equipment at Salisbury Reserve is perfect for smaller children, particularly preschoolers or younger.