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Environment 20 Aug 2018

Tips on shopping sustainably

Check out some of the easiest ways to save some money and prevent waste when you're shopping.

Kids / Family 15 Aug 2018

More reasons to visit as Zoo progresses its most exciting project

Auckland Zoo is reducing admission prices as it progresses the biggest and most exciting development in its 96-year history.

Kids / Family 26 Jul 2018

10 great days out in Auckland

Which one would you choose?

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.

Environment 11 Jul 2018

What are you doing for Plastic Free July?

Get involved with these events, challenges and groups for Plastic Free July.

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.

Kids / Family 21 Jun 2018

Let’s get it to zero, Auckland!

Auckland Council and Drowning Prevention Auckland are calling on Aucklanders to reduce the number of drownings in home pools.

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.