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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.

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.

Events150 Results

29 Nov 2024 - 31 Aug 2025

Into Ocean & Ice

Take a trip to Antarctica through the exhibition Into Ocean & Ice.

19 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2025

Live Storytelling: Mrs Chippy’s Arctic Adventure

Mrs. Chippy's Antarctic Adventure: A Fun Storytelling Journey for Kids!

20 Apr 2025

Easter Extravaganza 2025

The Howick Historical Village Easter Extravaganza is BACK for 2025. Come along to experience a fu...

20 Apr 2025

LIVE Day: Emergency First Response

Join us for a high-energy, action-packed event filled with thrilling demonstrations from our brav...

16 Mar 2025 - 18 Jan 2026

The village market Helensville Showgrounds

A lively and family friendly market that offers a variety of stalls, live music, free face painti...

22 Apr 2025

Collage workshop

Stop by for this super sustainable session and take home your very own personal masterpiece to sh...

22 Apr 2025

Nature Journals at Glenfield Library

A perfect activity for older children, tweens, and teens.

23 Apr 2025

Bin-tastic school holiday fun

Discover how Auckland Council rubbish bins work and learn about our rubbish service.