Kids / Family

News436 Results

Community 26 Apr 2016

Swimming lessons for all ages and abilities

Almost 500,000 swimming lessons take place in Auckland Council-owned pools each year.

Dogs 26 Apr 2016

Dog safety app educates children

Auckland Council's world-first dog safety smartphone app is an important educational tool to help keep children safe around dogs.

Community 22 Apr 2016

Zoo Tales: Lots of love to give

Today’s Zoo Tales is about masked lovebirds.

Community 18 Apr 2016

The Anzac biscuit has a history of its own

The truth about the mighty Anzac biscuit may surprise you.

Community 15 Apr 2016

Zoo Tales: Meet Oupa - proud father of 17!

Meet Oupa, one of Auckland Zoo’s oldest residents and proud father to 17 baby leopard tortoises!

Kids / Family 8 Apr 2016

Zoo Tales: Nose + horn = rhinos

In this week’s Zoo Tales, Auckland Zoo keeper Henry introduces Mtoto, one of our male rhinos.

Community 5 Apr 2016

Work started on Takapuna's new playground

The first sod has been turned on Takapuna's new world-class playground at Takapuna Beach Reserve.

Events160 Results

06 Apr 2025

Garden party at Highland Park Library

Discover the amazing world of bugs with special guest speakers!

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

Talk: Dyslexia/ ASD

Expert insights and tools for understanding Dyslexia, ASD, and more

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 - 27 Apr 2025

Polar prints

Stack, stamp, and create your own snowy home.

06 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2025

Composting workshops

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

05 Apr 2025 - 06 Apr 2025

STEM Fair

Discover the fascinating world of science, tech engineering and maths at the 2025 STEM Fair!