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Summer’s here – beat the heat at Auckland’s pools and splashpads
Need to cool off this summer? We’ve got you, your friends and your family covered with our free and affordable pools and splashpads all over the region.
Fantastic splash pads across Auckland
Splash pads are a fun, safe option for kids of all ages to get wet and wild, so get splashing.
Five sheltered beaches for little ones
With rock pools, shelly bays and pōhutukawa-fringed paddling pools, the region offers a wealth of kid-friendly seaside experiences. OurAuckland visits beaches especially good for young families.
Auckland Botanic Garden's most popular outdoor art event returns
Auckland Botanic Garden's most popular outdoor art event returns!
Four upgraded South Auckland parks and playgrounds to enjoy
There are now more ways than ever for South Auckland residents to enjoy the park life.
Fall in love with camping at one of Auckland’s regional parks
Enjoy one of Auckland Council's many campgrounds and campsites.
Retro arcade machines meet art in the latest interactive exhibition at Studio One - Toi Tū
Retro arcade machines are transformed into art installations at Studio One - Toi Tū, Auckland Council’s community art facility in Ponsonby, this month.
Eight ways to make the school holidays magical for the whole family!
School holidays are just around the corner, and with them come a vast array of options to keep the whānau entertained for the duration of the break.
5 of the best ways to enjoy spring in Auckland
Tāmaki Makaurau is one of the first parts of Aotearoa to enjoy spring.
Where to for popular Waiuku park?
The first steps towards planning a new future for Hamilton Estate in Waiuku have been taken.
Spring into action and book an affordable holiday escape in Tāmaki Makaurau
Consider your next weekend or mid-weed plans sorted! Book an affordable holiday escape in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Five ways to beat the winter blues
It might be dark and dreary outside, but these mood-boosting activities can help you beat the blues this winter.
Christmas gets a bit of a boost
Santa and his mates have had a bit of Papakura Local Board help.
Explore Auckland with July's School Holiday Guide
School holiday time is here, and there are lots of ways to keep the kids entertained in Auckland, even if the winter weather isn’t on your side.
Forum backs Coastguard appeal
A collaborative, community-based approach will be vital in reducing the number of preventative drownings on the Manukau, Coastguard has told the Manukau Harbour Forum.
5 ways to take care of Mother Earth this Mother’s Day
Enjoy the outdoors with your mum this Mother’s Day and learn how to make Mother Earth thrive year-round.
