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Community 24 Jul 2017

Blooming marvellous! Auckland Botanic Gardens receives top award

Auckland Botanic Gardens has received a Qualmark Award.

Arts 14 Jul 2017

Explore your Auckland

Did you know that Auckland is full of great things to do? There are adventures for kids of all ages – from parks and playgrounds, to pools, leisure centres and libraries, all run or looked after by Auckland Council.

Community 12 Jul 2017

Enjoy your Ōtara

Did you know that Ōtara and its surrounding area is full of great things to do? From parks and playgrounds, to pools, leisure centres and libraries, all run or looked after by Auckland Council.

Beaches 12 Jul 2017

Enjoy your Albany

Did you know that Albany and its surrounding area is full of great things to do? From parks and playgrounds, to pools, leisure centres and libraries, all run or looked after by Auckland Council.

Kids / Family 4 Jul 2017

Five of the best: Weather-proof picnic spots around Auckland

We’ve rounded up five spots around the region that will hold up to at least a shower or two if you’re caught out while you’re eating in the great outdoors this winter.

14-24 year olds 20 Jun 2017

A day out in Auckland for cost of a public transport fare

There’s plenty to see and do around the region that doesn’t cost the earth – and even better, you can get to these locations by simply jumping on a bus, train or ferry.

Sports / Leisure 14 Jun 2017

Funding Auckland’s favourite things

Most people know that rates help pay for the council to collect rubbish, maintain roads and look after our parks. But did you know that rates also help fund many other things that make Auckland a great place to live?

Kids / Family 7 Jun 2017

Kauri Kids: A place that feels like home

Kauri Kids Papatoetoe Head Teacher Anne Valeli has a true passion for teaching and helping our youngest Aucklanders grow into confident, happy children who are well-equipped for the next stages of life.

Events151 Results

24 Apr 2024

A Whole World of Whales with Project Jonah @ Pakuranga Library

Come along to this FREE presentation by Project Jonah and find out about the amazing marine mamma...

24 Apr 2024

Minion Madness

Leys is celebrating with a Minion themed morning of robotics, a scavenger hunt and more.

24 Apr 2024

School Holidays in the Square - Pukekohe

A FREE day of games, activities, and entertainment that your whole family will enjoy

23 Apr 2024 - 24 Apr 2024

Mad Hatter Tea Party

The kids will be taught the basics of hand building, and the works will be glazed and collected a...

23 Apr 2024 - 24 Apr 2024

Underwater Worlds

Dive into an imaginary underwater world with professional illustrator Stephanie Thatcher, for a t...

22 Apr 2024 - 26 Apr 2024

April School Holiday Art Programme

Our school holiday art programme is made up of several different individual workshops.

19 Apr 2024 - 25 Apr 2024

Vector Lights for Anzac Day 2024

Vector Lights for Anzac Day will remember the servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, who...

17 Apr 2024 - 24 Apr 2024

April School Holiday Events at Mt Roskill Library

Join us for one of these events over the April school holidays.