Kids / Family

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.

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!

Zoo Tales: Nose + horn = rhinos

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

Work started on Takapuna's new playground

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