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Kids / Family 9 Aug 2018

Where to find the best views around Auckland

Come rain or shine, the Auckland region offers up some breath-taking sights.

Environment 2 Aug 2018

Entries closing soon for Mayoral Conservation Awards

Auckland is celebrating its first ever Mayoral Conservation Awards.

Arts 19 Jul 2018

Eight free things to do in Auckland

Low on funds this winter? Here are some ideas on how to get the best of Auckland for free.

Waste 11 Jul 2018

Clever cookbook keeps costs down this winter

A new edition of Easy Choice – Family Kai from Love Food Hate Waste will help Kiwis feed their families and put healthy food on the table.

Arts 7 Jun 2018

13 ways to beat the winter blues in Auckland

13 things you can do in Auckland no matter how grim the weather may be.

Arts 7 Jun 2018

13 ways to spend a rainy day in Auckland

Here are 13 ideas for fun things to do in Auckland that (mostly) don't involve being outside in the rain.

Free 23 May 2018

Read this month: Top 10 Music Books List

Stuck for reading inspiration?

14-24 year olds 22 May 2018

Neat opportunity for NEET youth

What involves 28,600 Auckland youth and has four letters?

Cultural 28 Apr 2018

Get the inside scoop with an Auckland archaeologist

Go behind the scenes with a true archaeologist.

Educational 24 Apr 2018

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.

Sports / Leisure 14 Mar 2018

New splash pads are a hit

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

Educational 8 Feb 2018

Wordy wins and star spelling with Auckland Libraries’ holiday programme

Auckland Libraries' summer reading adventure encourages wordy win.

Free 26 Jan 2018

Jump aboard a mobile library this summer

Auckland Libraries’ bright and colourful mobile libraries are hitting the road this summer.

14-24 year olds 20 Dec 2017

Auckland’s newest splash pad opens

New splash pad in Stanmore Bay opens.

Sports / Leisure 18 Dec 2017

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.

14-24 year olds 6 Nov 2017

Local kids will be the first to make a splash

Design a Rashie competition winners have been announced.