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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.

Community 15 Nov 2024

Bike Hub No 14 gets Manurewa rolling

Auckland transport has added the final bike hub to its Auckland network, the Beautification Trust's Dalgety Road site in Manurewa.

Community 7 Nov 2024

Santa's Papakura SOS answered

The annual Papakura Christmas Parade has a new venue.

Kids / Family 1 Nov 2024

Playground review: Ship-shape for all ages

This week we visit a playground that really gets into the seaside theme with a proud waka as its centrepiece.

Parks / Outdoors 30 Oct 2024

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.

Events134 Results

06 Apr 2025

Kai for Community Waiheke Food Festival

Join us for a free family-friendly celebration of Waiheke’s food heritage, past, present and future.

06 Apr 2025

Moth and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust speaker

Jacqui Knight, the Butterfly Lady, will be here to talk about NZ butterflies and moths and their...

06 Apr 2025

Music in Parks Presents Music at CultureFest

This will be the final event of the season and a huge day of great music and amazing food trucks...

06 Apr 2025

The Bee Lady

Learn about bees and see them at work with a fun interactive experience designed for children.

06 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2025

Composting workshops

Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!

02 Mar 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Kids Makers Club - Pakuranga Library

Meet new friends, share and build ideas together!

24 Feb 2025 - 07 Apr 2025

Tween Club at Pakuranga Library

Come along to Pakuranga Library afterschool on Monday afternoon during term time for our Tween Club!

11 Mar 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Let's Talk Kids Book Club

Have you ever cracked a secret code, met a talking animal, or traveled to an invisible city? At L...