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Hop into action with these fun Easter activities
Easter is the perfect time to head to one of our beautiful parks or reserves and enjoy the golden autumn weather, or head to the Auckland War Memorial Museum where an egg hunt awaits!
Best spots for stand-up paddle boarding in Auckland
With sheltered and sandy beaches, calm waters and easy access, Auckland’s shores are a paradise for stand-up paddle boarding enthusiasts. Here’s our pick of five of the best locations in the region.
Explore the Manukau Harbour's beaches
Everone heads for the beach in summer - and almost always to the east coach. That means the Manukau Harbour is seldom crowded despite offering superb swimming.
Young leaders show the way in fight to enhance the health of Manukau Harbour
Young people are taking a hands-on role in preserving the Manukau Harbour.
Clubs already winners as World Cup kicks off
With just hours before the Football Ferns kicked off against Norway to launch the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Auckland councillor Daniel Newman says many clubs across the city, including at Papakura, are already winners.
Young environmental leaders step up
Young environmental leaders have attended a sustainability wānanga.
Botanic Gardens become a classroom
Hundreds of children have taken part in Eye on Nature learning sessions.
Karangahape Road’s colourful past and bright future
With its unique atmosphere and colourful history, you'll soon discover why Auckland's Karangahape Road was named the sixth coolest street in the world.
Discover 5 of Auckland's best swimming spots
These beaches offer some of the best swimming spots in Auckland, so check them out when you need to cool off this summer.
Rangatahi urged to apply for Tuia mentoring programme
The city’s five southern local boards will all take part in this year’s Tuia rangatahi mentoring programme. Papakura Local Board 2022 Tuia representative Isabelle Penrose (Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki) is urging rangatahi to apply.
Cool down at your local pool
This time of the year is always great to get out and enjoy splashing around.
Stay safe around fireworks
Stay safe and look after your pets around Guy Fawkes this year.
Manurewa kapa haka group to travel to Italy
A group of young Manurewa residents have been awarded local board funding to help them travel to Italy for a cultural festival.
Top youth talent to shine in town hall for the first time
Auckland’s best young talent will compete for top honours in the Auckland Town Hall for the first time ever. The final 26 emerged after the semifinals of Auckland Council’s Stand Up Stand Out (SUSO) talent competition took place over last weekend.
Tuia rangatahi go to the top
Tuia rangatahi have met with the Mayor, Councillors and senior managers.
Auckland’s top young talent battle for school pride
Top young talent from across the Tāmaki Makaurau region are competing this weekend in the semi-finals of Stand Up Stand Out (SUSO)
