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Beaches 22 Feb 2017

Five free places for a fun family day out

We’ve picked some of our favourite Auckland spots to take the family and make the most of the last few weeks of warm weather.

14-24 year olds 21 Feb 2017

Playground review: Mission Bay

Located in Selwyn Reserve next to one of Auckland's most famous beaches, this playground is a very popular spot all year round.

Community 14 Feb 2017

Youthful city plan progresses

Auckland Council today released its I Am Auckland Status Report, marking three years of progress in the city-wide strategic action plan for children and young people.

14-24 year olds 14 Feb 2017

Playground review: Tui Glen Reserve

This treetop-themed playground in Henderson is a true destination and is often buzzing with kids.

Community 24 Jan 2017

Ironmāori helping whānau to succeed

Find out how Ironmāori changed the life of North Shore's Ashley Te Whare

Dogs 29 Dec 2016

Make sure your dog's happy at home or away

Before you head off to the beach or bach, have a think about how your dog will cope – whether they’re coming with you or staying behind.

Community 22 Dec 2016

Watch: Boys thank their rubbish collector with Christmas present

Five-year-old Alexis Goatley’s biggest hero is Terrance, the rubbish collector who passes by in his truck every week.

Environment 22 Dec 2016

Check online before taking the plunge

Checking the water quality of your favourite swimming spot is now much easier, thanks to a new feature on the Land, Air and Water Aotearoa website.

Community 20 Dec 2016

Playground review: Fun for littlies in Herne Bay

The play equipment at Salisbury Reserve is perfect for smaller children, particularly preschoolers or younger.

Educational 16 Dec 2016

Zoo Tales: Strangely Beautiful Australia

Join Ectotherm and Birds curator Richard Gibson on a sneak peek tour through the zoo's newest precinct before it opens to visitors on 17 December.

Environment 9 Dec 2016

Zoo Tales: Time for a turtle check-up

The new Strangely Beautiful Australia opens to zoo visitors on Saturday 17 December and these Eastern snake-necked turtles will call it home.

Educational 2 Dec 2016

Zoo Tales: Meerkat mealtime

Carnivore keeper Ellie loves looking after our mischievous mob of meerkats.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 16 Nov 2016

Tips for keeping safe during an emergency

The 7.5 magnitude current earthquake near Culverden has got people thinking about what to do to be safe in the case of an emergency.

Educational 11 Nov 2016

Zoo Tales: Jaka's favourite things

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens... ground cloves and ginger, mixed spice and cinnamon... these are a few of Jaka the Sumatran tiger's favourite things!

Community 8 Nov 2016

Libraries love your feedback

Library users share their feedback in numbers.

Community 31 Oct 2016

Stay safe: Car seat checks available in November

Plunket and Auckland Transport are teaming up to hold a series of car seat checking clinics to help you make sure your child is travelling safely.