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Community 1 Oct 2025

From coast to countryside, Rodney’s parks offer something for everyone

Some are buzzing with activity, others are hidden gems and one aims to be a major regional destination.

Whanau friendly 1 Oct 2025

Upper Harbour’s best kept walking secrets

Trade the urban hustle for tranquil forest walks just minutes from home.

Whanau friendly 1 Oct 2025

Stay AND Play – things to do at and around Auckland Council Holiday Parks

Make the most of school holidays and book a spot where you can stay AND play, at any one of Auckland Council's three holiday parks. 

Youth / Rangatahi 26 Sep 2025

New play spaces coming to Huapai Triangle

Kumeū-Huapai families are set to enjoy exciting new park upgrades with major improvements coming.

Whanau friendly 25 Sep 2025

Inaugural play month to kick off in Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council invites all Aucklanders to join in on Celebrating Play this October.

Whanau friendly 22 Sep 2025

Future of kiwi music rocks the stage at SUSO 2025 finals

On Saturday evening 20 September, Auckland Town Hall came alive with the finalists of the 2025 Stand Up Stand Out (SUSO) Secondary School Music Competition.

Cultural 15 Sep 2025

Auckland Central City Library celebrates Pasifika heritage with Lupe I Vao Ese exhibition

Visitors will find a beautiful ode to measina (taonga/treasure) at the upcoming free exhibition Lupe I Vao Ese.

Whanau friendly 15 Sep 2025

Get ready to play over the school holidays

Check out what's on offer these school holidays.

Events165 Results

02 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Makerspace

Free, fun and educational afterschool program on Mondays for children aged 5+.

10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Takapuna

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement and play.

06 Aug 2025 - 20 Dec 2026

Sandringham Community Playgroup

Stay for as little or as long as you like, on whichever days you prefer.

05 May 2026 - 07 May 2026

Sign Language Week storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

05 May 2026 - 16 Jun 2026

Guided Ranger Walks

Join our guided walks across Auckland’s most cherished natural spaces. These relaxed walks invite...

28 Apr 2026 - 02 Jun 2026

Tamariki Pottery

Join Tāmariki Pottery and explore the joy of working with clay!

28 Apr 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

Ceramic Critters

Get creative with clay in this hands-on ceramics class designed especially for kids!

28 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Reading to Mango

Spend some quality time with our furry friend Mango as you read your favorite books to him.