Kids / Family

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Community 31 Jan 2025

Greenhithe park wins international green award

Wainoni Park in the Upper Harbour Local Board area has won the coveted Green Flag award.

Cycling 24 Jan 2025

The best family-friendly bike rides in Auckland

Explore Auckland's bike paths with the family! Enjoy scenic routes through neighbourhoods, reserves and coastal areas, complete with playgrounds, picnic spots, and plenty of fun stops along the way.

Things to do: beaches 19 Dec 2024

6 stunning Auckland beaches to visit this summer

These beaches offer some of the best swimming spots in Auckland, so check them out when you need to cool off this summer.

Kids / Family 12 Dec 2024

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 affordable pools and splashpads all over the region.

Kids / Family 11 Dec 2024

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.

Community 9 Dec 2024

You're making a splash in Papakura

Papakura residents are making great use of Auckland Council facilities.

Community 6 Dec 2024

Nine-year-old appeals for lower speeds

Nine-year-old boy Caio Maffey has petitioned Franklin Local Board for slower speeds around his school.

Parks / Outdoors 25 Nov 2024

Auckland Botanic Garden's most popular outdoor art event returns

Auckland Botanic Garden's most popular outdoor art event returns!

Events96 Results

15 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2025

Z Manu World Champs

Bring your friends, whānau, or even the neighbours – no experience needed, just come have fun!

15 Feb 2025 - 05 Apr 2025

Storytime - Mt Roskill Library

Stories are read by a librarian at these highly popular storytime sessions.

18 Jan 2025 - 17 May 2025

Bike mechanics & enthusiasts

Come join us for a day of hands-on action, community spirit, and pedal-powered fun.

16 Feb 2025

LIVE Day: Cycling

Bring your own bike and show off your riding skills with scenic obstacle courses or participate i...

16 Feb 2025

The free family fun day mash up event

This is a free multi genre family event which aims to celebrate difference and diversity within f...

02 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2025

February craft - Antarctic Diorama

Drop into the Maritime Museum on selected dates and take home a free, whānau-friendly craft.

17 Feb 2025 - 12 May 2025

Poi Making Workshop

A fortnightly 7-lesson workshop to learn how to make and use a poi, and all the history behind it.

10 Feb 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Rhythm & beats at Whangaparāoa Library

The librarians will lead a varied programme featuring rhyme, songs, music, and movement.