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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.

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.

Waste 17 Apr 2018

New recipe book shows how to make five family meals for $60

A free meal planner and recipe book from Love Food Hate Waste is making dinnertime easier for Kiwi families.

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.

Kids / Family 2 Mar 2018

Get to know your local wildlife for World Wildlife Day

Celebrate World Wildlife Day with us on 3 March by learning fun facts about our local wildlife.

Dogs 22 Dec 2017

Keeping children and dogs safe at parties

While most dogs love attention, sometimes it can get too much – especially when there are children around.

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.

Kids / Family 31 Oct 2017

Make your own fidget spinner

As parents across the region face a second – or even third – weekend of demands for fidget spinners, Auckland Council’s Waste Solutions team has some zero waste advice.

Environment 31 Oct 2017

Ditching the disposables leads to zero waste lifestyle

When Coralie and Stephen Archer went along to an Auckland Council Waste Free Parenting workshop, they thought they’d come away with a few useful tips...

Community 31 Oct 2017

Four easy ways you can reduce waste

Whether you want to save the planet or save money on rubbish disposal, reducing the amount of waste you produce is a worthwhile thing.

Environment 29 Sep 2017

Living lightly comes naturally for Parnell family

For Vanessa King and her son Matti, living lightly runs in the family.

Development 14 Sep 2017

How you can help the bees

Bees are an endlessly fascinating part of our ecosystem.

Community 15 Aug 2017

Discover your family history at Auckland Libraries

We speak to Marie Hickey from Auckland Libraries for her tips and tricks to start your search for your ancestors.