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.

Events146 Results

28 May 2025

Ukelele for beginners

Join us for a beginner ukulele class, perfect for ages 10 and up.

28 Feb 2025 - 28 Nov 2025

Hillsborough Ceilidh

Join us to learn about traditional Scotttish community dancing, or ceilidh.

31 May 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

French bilingual storytime

Storytime is ideal for kids three to five years of age but everyone is welcome!

08 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025

Duder Regional Park - Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.

22 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025

Waitawa Regional Park - Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.

26 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Taniwha

Join Mereana and her friends as they protect their neighbourhood from a mysterious threat in this...

30 Jun 2025

Matariki kids star making

Join us in making and decorating hanging clay stars for Matariki!

06 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

Omana Regional Park - Planting Day

Join Rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks.