Kids / Family

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.

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.

How we marked Anzac Day over the past century

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

Swimming lessons for all ages and abilities

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

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.

Zoo Tales: Lots of love to give

Today’s Zoo Tales is about masked lovebirds.

Design case study: Low-maintenance lifestyle in Epsom

The Anzac biscuit has a history of its own

The truth about the mighty Anzac biscuit may surprise you.