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Things to do: beaches 19 Dec 2024

6 stunning Auckland beaches to visit this summer

These beaches offer some of the best swimming spots in Auckland, so check them out when you need to cool off this summer.

Kids / Family 12 Dec 2024

Summer’s here – beat the heat at Auckland’s pools and splashpads

Need to cool off this summer? We’ve got you, your friends and your family covered with our free affordable pools and splashpads all over the region.

Kids / Family 11 Dec 2024

Fantastic splash pads across Auckland

Splash pads are a fun, safe option for kids of all ages to get wet and wild, so get splashing.

Community 9 Dec 2024

You're making a splash in Papakura

Papakura residents are making great use of Auckland Council facilities.

Community 6 Dec 2024

Nine-year-old appeals for lower speeds

Nine-year-old boy Caio Maffey has petitioned Franklin Local Board for slower speeds around his school.

Community 15 Nov 2024

Bike Hub No 14 gets Manurewa rolling

Auckland transport has added the final bike hub to its Auckland network, the Beautification Trust's Dalgety Road site in Manurewa.

Community 7 Nov 2024

Santa's Papakura SOS answered

The annual Papakura Christmas Parade has a new venue.

Kids / Family 1 Nov 2024

Playground review: Ship-shape for all ages

This week we visit a playground that really gets into the seaside theme with a proud waka as its centrepiece.

Events156 Results

20 Apr 2025

Easter Extravaganza 2025

The Howick Historical Village Easter Extravaganza is BACK for 2025. Come along to experience a fu...

20 Apr 2025

LIVE Day: Emergency First Response

Join us for a high-energy, action-packed event filled with thrilling demonstrations from our brav...

19 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2025

Live Storytelling: Mrs Chippy’s Arctic Adventure

Mrs. Chippy's Antarctic Adventure: A Fun Storytelling Journey for Kids!

15 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2025

April school holiday events at Mt Roskill Library

Come along for a series of exciting school holiday events.

14 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2025

Autumn School Holiday Programme with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure

Give your kids an unforgettable break filled with fun, friends and non-stop action at Auckland Co...

12 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2025

School holiday events - Howick Library

Join us for some exciting events these school holidays.

12 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025

April holiday experience - Search and Rescue

Create Morse code secret words, go on a geocaching hunt or play ultraviolet hide and seek!

12 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025

April School Holidays at Highwic, Alberton and Ewelme Cottage

This school holidays take a step back in time and explore the three Auckland Heritage New Zealand...