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Beaches 29 Apr 2016

Manukau Harbour home to many gems

With 520km of coastline, the Manukau Harbour is New Zealand’s second biggest harbour. It’s also home to many hidden gems which are well worth a visit while summer is still with us.

Sports / Leisure 29 Apr 2016

Don’t forget to see the forget-me-not at the Botanic Gardens

With their delicate white rosette like leaves forget-me-not are a firm favourite with visitors to Auckland’s Botanic Gardens.

Community 27 Apr 2016

How we marked Anzac Day over the past century

A century on, how have commemorations changed on this significant national day?

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.

Events138 Results

03 May 2025 - 28 Jun 2025

Young minds in medicine & science workshop

An exciting hands-on workshop designed to spark curiosity and inspire a love for medicine, biolog...

22 Feb 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

Creative crew

Come and join the creative crew at Highland Park Library.

01 Jun 2025

Matariki mindful make time - DIY junk journal

Let your imagination run wild as you design and personalise your journal inspired by Matariki usi...

01 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

June Make Days - Seamonster Suckers

Dive into the deep and create your very own tentacle pendant to take home.

01 Jun 2025 - 03 Aug 2025

Rā Whakato / Planting day

Make a positive impact on the environment while enjoying the beauty of the outdoors.

02 Mar 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Kids Makers Club - Pakuranga Library

Meet new friends, share and build ideas together!

02 Jun 2025 - 01 Dec 2025

Chess Training for Children and Adults

Come along and learn with a chess master. 

03 Jun 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Rhymetime taki ruri - Ōrewa Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...