Auckland: School holiday events
Monday, 15th July:
Heard Park after Dark - Parnell
Art Gallery drop in craft - Auckland Art Gallery
Waterworld @ The Y Cameron Pool and Leisure Centre - Mount Roskill
Free Bricks 4 Kids Lego workshop - Milford
Tuesday 16 July:
Lego Building - St Heliers Library
Create Button Animals - Blockhouse Bay Library
Movie & Popcorn @ Kumeu Library - Kumeu Library
Brilliant Seabirds - Maritime Museum, Takapuna
Wednesday, 17 July:
Kahoot! Quiz - Kumeu Library
Tree Planting - William Souter Reserve
Decorate a 3D Star - Kumeu Library
Create a Matariki gift - Grey Lynn Library
Thursday 18 July:
Yoga & Storytime - Parnell Library
Cinderella - play - Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre
Create a bird feeder - Kumeu Library
Make Origami Star Box - Blockhouse Bay Library
Friday, 19 July:
Baby Baroque free kids concert - New Lynn Community Centre
Auckland Museum Lego Exhibitiion - Auckland Museum, Parnell
CD Hovercrafts and Vortex Tunnels - Mt Roskill Library
Saturday, 20 July:
Opening of Derby Square - markets, food, fun - Takinini Town Centre
Five go on an advernture - Play - Tim Bray Theatre, Takapuna
Matariki Market - Onehunga Library
Family movie at the Library - Onehunga Library
Community tree planting - Atiu Creek Regional Park, North Auckland
Sunday, 21 July:
Sounds Fun For Kids: Suzy Cato, Mr Roberelli and Chris Sanders - Tuning Fork, Parnell
What else is there to do?
Butterfly Creek
Motat
Auckland Zoo
Howick Historical Village
Auckland Art Gallery
Stardome Observatory
Snowplanet
Rainbow's End
Scultptureum
Thrillzone
Kiwi Valley Farm Park
Aotea Square Ice Rink
Got more ideas? Share them below!
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.8% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.9% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
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