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EXPLORE NATURE Beaches, parks and local wanders FAMILY FAVOURITES Events, playgrounds and summer gems TŌ TĀTOU TĀMAKI MAKAURAU OurAuckland.nz CONTENTS 05 MAYOR’S LETTER CONTACT US Working for you aucklandcouncil.govt.nz 09 301 0101 (24/7) aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ 07 contactus THE BRIEFING Auckland Council, Private News and inspiration from Bag 92300, Auckland 1142 Council HQ facebook.com/aklcouncil twitter.com/aklcouncil About OurAuckland 08-09 OurAuckland keeps you SUMMER IS CALLING up to date with council LOCAL TO YOU services, projects and What’s happening in 11 events and helps to fulfil your area SUMMER GEMS our legislative obligations AND TĀMAKI Our top five picks for to keep Aucklanders the season informed. We conduct regular research to MAKAURAU AUCKLAND ensure OurAuckland is an efficient way of doing this. 16-17 Te reo Māori IS THE PLACE TO BE! AUCKLAND FOR We’re proud to use te reo YOUNG ONES Māori in OurAuckland. If you come across a word Kids’ favourite spots, and you don’t know, you can INTRODUCING sheltered beaches learn what it means at Summernova, Auckland’s newest summer festival maoridictionary.co.nz 18-19 OurAuckland highlight designed to wrap around the 36th SQUARE SPACE ourauckland@ Enjoy the city’s best new aucklandcouncil.govt.nz America’s Cup and bring the entire region to life! public spaces ourauckland.nz Subscribe to OurAuckland 12 e-newsletter at WATERBOURNE BEACH FESTIVAL ISLAND TIME ON MOTUTAPU DOG DAYS 20-21 ourauckland.nz/enews SUNSETTER FOOD, WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL L.A.B. AT MOUNT Best places to take your pooch WHAT’S ON Designed by Auckland Festivals, shows, free Council Design Studio SMART STADIUM SUMMER IN AOTEA SQUARE SUMMER IN THE events and summer fun and published by Auckland Council. BAYS SATELLITE SHOW OF TOI TŪ TOI ORA LOUIS BAKER AND 14 Printed by Ovato, using THE AUCKLAND PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA YOUNG AT ART SEVEN LOCAL 22 sustainably FSC WANDERS SEE HERE NOW sourced paper. THE 119TH HELENSVILLE SHOW SUMMER FUN AT THE VILLAGE Go your own way with Summer ideas from THE ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON’S 150TH CELEBRATIONS Akl Paths Instagram

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KOHITĀTEA–HUITANGURU JANUARY–FEBRUARY 2021 3 TŌ TĀTOU TĀMAKI MAKAURAU OurAuckland.nz BY THE NUMBERS 78 Park rangers who will be looking after our regional parks across Tāmaki Makaurau this summer. 4 BILLION Litres of water saved by Aucklanders from May to September during the water restrictions. New year, new hope 500 The weight in tonnes of the soil Welcome to the January/February edition of OurAuckland. I hope you had an that fills the six planters at Te opportunity to spend time with family and friends over Christmas and New Wānanga, the new public space CELEBRATE Year and are enjoying your summer. between Princes and Queens NEW ZEALAND Last year was challenging for Aucklanders. I want to acknowledge the impact wharves. YACHTING the COVID-19 crisis has had on our region and its businesses, and thank you all for working to constrain the virus. Together, we faced lockdowns in our From backyards city, as well as the uncertainty caused by cases of community transmission. to blue water, The vast majority of Aucklanders followed the health rules, looked out for one experience the another and helped avert a health disaster that could have overwhelmed our stories that steered health system and cost thousands of lives. Thank you for playing your role and the rise of our helping to achieve the best outcome for our community. yachting nation. While it’s difficult to predict how the COVID-19 situation will develop, we can take assurance from the fact that our health response has been highly maritimemuseum.co.nz successful. It’s important that we continue to follow the rules and advice of health authorities and the government – this is the best way to ensure we avoid further outbreaks and lockdowns. Image: Peter Blake on board This will be a challenging year for Auckland Council. We are facing a Steinlager 2. Photograph significant shortfall in revenue due to COVID-19, and this will require difficult taken by Phil Reid / Alexander Turnbull Library. decisions in our upcoming 10-year Budget. We will need to reduce planned expenditure and find savings and efficiencies. However, as we did in last year’s Emergency Budget, we will strive to continue investment in the transport, environmental and housing infrastructure our city needs and maintain the vital services Aucklanders rely on. This summer, we should take time to celebrate how fortunate we are in our city and country compared to the rest of the world. We can come together 28 and enjoy the events that our city has planned. Highlights include Music and Species of ngaro huruhuru Movies in Parks, the Auckland Pride Festival, Waitangi Day celebrations and (native bee) that can the yacht races on the Waitematā Harbour. I hope you have a chance to get out be found in Aotearoa and enjoy these events, and make the most of our beaches, parks, bushwalks, New Zealand. Pollination public spaces and everything else our region has to offer. by bees is responsible for Have a great summer and enjoy Auckland. approximately one third of all the food we eat. Phil Goff, Mayor of Auckland 8 MILLION Kerbside waste and recycling collections will GET CONNECTED WITH be happening around the region this summer. To check OURAUCKLAND.NZ your collection day, visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Discover more at ourauckland.nz Get weekly updates on news 14 and events across Auckland at Film screenings bringing joy to ourauckland.nz/enews our parks this summer through our free Movies in Follow us on social media Parks programme.

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21-PRO-0688 OurAuckland.nz AUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY THE BRIEFING AND WAITANGI DAY HOLIDAY NEWS AND INSPIRATION FROM COUNCIL HQ NEW ATRIUM AT KERBSIDE COLLECTIONS THE MUSEUM Auckland Museum has worked with and Pasifika to create the new South Atrium as a space for pōwhiri, whakatau and other cultural celebrations, events and research. The refreshed Te Ao Marama / South Atrium embodies one of the museum’s guiding principles, manaakitanga (hospitality). Visit this summer and you’ll be greeted by a towering NASA SLS rocket built from more than 450,000 LEGO® bricks. Game-changing exhibition of contemporary Māori Waste-free art fills gallery beach trips Recycling only Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is hosting a major exhibition of While you’re out and about enjoying contemporary Māori art from the our beautiful region this summer, 1950s to the present day, featuring please don’t forget to put waste in its more than 300 works by 111 artists. place – even if that means taking it Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori home with you. Art includes painting, sculpture, “There are no bins at our regional printmaking, clay-making, jewellery parks and limited rubbish bins at and body adornment, photography, local parks, so we ask people to digital media, film and installation art. please be responsible and take AUCKLAND The exhibition, on until 9 May, their waste home with them,” says presents contemporary Māori art as Councillor Richard Hills, chair of the Auckland Anniversary and Waitangi Day are just around the corner. Please remember all council kerbside standing tall (toi tū) and healthy (toi Environment and Climate Change collections will be collected a day later. All collections will return to normal on 15 February 2021. ora) and is the largest in the gallery’s Committee. 132-year history. Free to the public. “Try your best to take your food Your usual collection day is: Your new collection day is: and drinks in reusable containers, or bring a couple of extra bags with Discover the Central Interceptor Monday 1 February 2021 (Auckland Anniversary observed) Tuesday 2 February 2021 To bring the project out of the dark you to manage your waste. This way The Central Interceptor – a 4.5m- and showcase its benefits, Watercare you can also recycle in your home Tuesday 2 February 2021 Wednesday 3 February 2021 diameter tunnel that runs for 15km has developed a travelling Discovery recycling bin, reducing waste for all from Grey Lynn to Māngere – is an Centre. Fully mobile and 7m long, of us.” Wednesday 3 February 2021 Thursday 4 February 2021 environmental game-changer, greatly the centre features a virtual-reality Please don’t put rubbish on or reducing the flow of waste water ride, fun touch-screen games and around an overflowing bin as the Thursday 4 February 2021 Friday 5 February 2021 into our waterways. Trouble is, the augmented-reality experiences, all refuse could end up in our waterways. six-year, $1.2 billion project is taking hosted by loveable Wai Mā, the long- If you do spot an overflowing Friday 5 February 2021 Saturday 6 February 2021 (Waitangi Day) place largely underground and fin eel/tuna. It’s coming to an event public bin, please report it to us at Monday 8 February 2021 (Waitangi Day observed) Tuesday 9 February 2021 behind safety barriers where no one near you – look out for flyers in your aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/report-it can see it. letterbox. or on 09 301 0101. Tuesday 9 February 2021 Wednesday 10 February 2021 developed by Auckland Unlimited Wednesday 10 February 2021 Thursday 11 February 2021 in partnership with some of the SUMMERNOVA country’s leading event producers, Thursday 11 February 2021 Friday 12 February 2021 organisers and community groups. HAS ARRIVED Enjoy the festive atmosphere Friday 12 February 2021 Saturday 13 February 2021 Auckland’s newest summer festival is around the region and at the your chance to celebrate our hosting America’s Cup Village, which will Please remember all rubbish, recycling bins and bags and food scraps bins (if applicable) of the 36th America’s Cup. host activities throughout the There will be lots to see and do summer and will be open every day, are to be placed out before 7am on your collection day. during the lead-up to the final match free to the public.

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IN SHORT Plan a free family day out at Ambury Get active with Akl Paths We have some great walkways Regional Park in and paths around the region if Māngere Bridge this you are looking to get out and about this summer. Our easy-to- summer. You can use online tool has more than see cows, sheep, 250 routes for you to try across Auckland. For more information pigs, goats, horses, and to plan your next adventure, chickens, turkeys, head to aklpaths.co.nz rabbits, peacocks and more. There are Get together this summer Summer is a great time to meet four barbecues – two up with family and friends and electric and two connect with your community. To find an event near you, wood-burning (BYO including Movies in Parks, Music wood) – and picnic in Parks and other free activities for the whole family, visit tables for you to use, ourauckland.nz/events or set up your own. Find out more at Make the most of your local park aucklandcouncil. There are plenty of games, govt.nz/ambury activities and other fun to enjoy at your local park with the Out & About Auckland programme, Get your picnic and barbecue funded by local boards. From doggy days out, to yoga, treasure plans sorted this summer hunts, Zumba classes and Stay safe bootcamps, there is something Did you know there are free and bookable picnic sites in parks across Tāmaki for everyone. Go to facebook. Makaurau? Some sites even include wood-burning or electric barbecues to com/OutandAboutAKL make your Kiwi summer complete. The use of Auckland Council barbecue and picnic sites is on a first-come, around water first-served basis, but there are some you can book in advance if you’re The Auckland region is blessed with great beaches, Kids bored? Take them to bringing a group of 10 or more. Visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz to find out but sometimes heavy rain or other factors can affect your local library more about our bookable picnic and barbecue sites. the water quality and make it unsafe to swim. The It can be tough to keep your easiest way to check before taking a dip is to visit young ones amused, especially safeswim.org.nz. This website, which monitors when they utter the dreaded Family get-togethers, with kai more than 100 beaches across Auckland, gives you protest, “I’ve got nothing to do”. If you’re having a big whānau gathering, head over to Te Wai Ōrea Park / up-to-date information about water quality, surf Check out your local library for a Western Springs Lakeside, where there’s plenty of space to spread out and lifesaving patrols, hazards such as rips, currents and huge range of books, magazines enjoy a barbecue with the whole family. jellyfish, swimming conditions including tides and and holiday activities. If you’re after a quieter spot, settle in at Dove-Myer Robinson Park (Parnell wind speed, and any health warnings. Rose Gardens) for a romantic barbecue picnic beside the blooms. At the beach, it’s important always to keep young The refurbished Sackville Reserve playground in Grey Lynn also has a children within arm’s reach, never swim or surf beautiful space for a barbecue. You can keep the kids entertained and fed at alone, and if swimming at a location patrolled by the same time. lifeguards, keep between the flags. If you do see someone in trouble, call 111 and ask for the police. Safeswim is a collaboration between Auckland Explore the gulf islands Council, Watercare, Surf Lifesaving Northern Region If you’re keen for some intrepid picnicking, take a trip to Waiheke’s and Auckland Regional Public Health Service, who Whakanewha Regional Park or Aotea / Great Barrier Island’s Glenfern are all committed to helping our communities swim Sanctuary. Aotea’s Okiwi Park also has a barbecue, so make sure you pack safely this summer.

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8 LOCAL NEWS | KAWENGA KŌRERO Ā-ROHE KOHITĀTEA–HUITANGURU JANUARY–FEBRUARY 2021 9 TŌ TĀTOU TĀMAKI MAKAURAU OurAuckland.nz There are at least 144 reasons* to 1 visit Auckland Zoo AUCKLAND’S NEW MAUNGAWHAU this summer. / MOUNT EDEN SUMMER GEMS BOARDWALK, *Auckland Zoo is home to CENTRAL 144 animal species… Many of us love a staycation, and there’s we dare you to see them all! never been a better time to stay put. AUCKLAND Visitors can see many stages of Book your visit at aucklandzoo.co.nz/tickets Here are five of the best ways to explore the Auckland region’s cultural and save up to 20% on your ticket. Auckland’s backyard this summer. and geographic history from the Maungawhau / Mount Eden summit. Not only does the maunga offer one of the best panoramic views across the city, it’s a visible reminder of Auckland’s volcanic origins, and the site of a pā (fortified settlement) built around 1200AD. Maungawhau means ‘mountain of the whau tree’, and the pā was one of the largest and most elaborate in the region. On the outer slopes are numerous flat terraces used for defence, living and working. Pits for crop storage can still be seen today. Last year, the Tūpuna Maunga Authority, which governs 14 Auckland maunga, opened a new visitor boardwalk around the crater and tihi (summit). This offers long- overdue protection for the features that are the last remnants of the pā. The large viewing deck is already a top Instagram spot. The maunga’s historical kiosk building, which dates back to 1926 and for decades served as a tea room, restaurant and wedding venue, has also had an upgrade. It’s now home to the Whau Cafe – one of Auckland’s few Māori kai eateries – and the authority’s new visitor experience centre, Te Ipu Kōrero o Maungawhau. The centre tells the story of Māori settlement in Tāmaki Makaurau and the network of maunga pā fortifications through informative panels, a short film and an interactive digital experience that’s sure to impress. Only visitors with limited mobility can drive to the tihi. For others, there are parking areas at the eastern and southern ends of Puhi Huia Road.

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KOHITĀTEA–HUITANGURU JANUARY–FEBRUARY 2021 11 TŌ TĀTOU TĀMAKI MAKAURAU OurAuckland.nz WINDSOR 2 RESERVE, MUSIC & MOVIES IN PARKS COVID-19 has made the past year tough for local musicians, so Auckland Council is showing its DEVONPORT support by engaging a strong line-up of them for the 43rd Music in Parks The new coastal-themed playground at Windsor programme. Reserve, just along from the Devonport Wharf ferry Running from January to March, terminal, is already a huge hit with children from the much-anticipated free events throughout the region and beyond. include dozens of local artists, Significantly larger than its predecessor, the ranging from classic legends to playground features a 7.9m-high play tower inspired exciting new acts. by the historical Bean Rock Lighthouse – which visitors Twenty performers from the city’s to Windsor Reserve can see marking a reef out in the premier secondary school music Waitematā Harbour – and offers play equipment suitable and dance competition, Stand for youngsters up to the age of 12. Up Stand Out (SUSO), will also be If you have toddlers, they’re sure to have fun at the taking the stage this summer. free Raumati / preschool play sessions at the reserve on In August, Auckland Council Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 11am reshaped the programme to until March 30. replace physical auditions with Once the kids have burned off energy, take them over video submissions for selectors to the road to the award-winning architectural marvel that view remotely. In a year marked is Te Pātaka Kōrero o Te Hau Kapua / Devonport Library. by widespread cancellations and Nearby Maungauika / North Head Reserve offers postponements, the opportunity to spectacular views across the and its islands perform is extra special. and is a great place from which to watch the America’s Tens of thousands of Aucklanders Cup racing. Because of its strategic location, the maunga have enjoyed the Music in Parks has been a significant coastal defence site throughout programme over the years. Auckland’s history. For those seeking a quieter evening The kids will love exploring its historical tunnels, out, Movies in Parks will also return guns, and defences that were placed on the headland to this summer – albeit pared back from protect the city from foreign invasion. previous years – offering viewers of Dogs on a leash are welcome to join the fun. all ages a chance to take in a film for free in some of Auckland’s most stunning parks. Movies start a few

WINDSOR RESERVE SLIDE & DOG WALKERS, JAY FARNWORTH; MUSIC IN PARKS, BRYAN LOWE LOWE BRYAN MUSIC IN PARKS, FARNWORTH; JAY SLIDE & DOGWINDSOR WALKERS, RESERVE minutes after sunset. 3 Auckland is home to many dog-friendly Go to moviesinparks.co.nz or Dog parks and beaches where your furry musicinparks.co.nz for details. days friends can get off the leash and exercise. Put on sunblock and get outside with Kakamatua Inlet, Huia your canine companion this summer This calm beach is very dog-friendly to explore our pick of the best and is a great spot to teach your pup beaches and reserves across Tāmaki how to swim. AUCKLAND COUNCIL PRESENTS Makaurau. Going at low tide means you and its daily exercise with a visit to the your pet can enjoy playing fetch and Auckland Botanic Gardens – on leash Te Tātua-a-Riukiuta / Big King running around on the hard sand. in the gardens area and bush trails, Reserve, Mount Roskill then off leash at the bottom of the This is a lush, green paradise where Cockle Bay Reserve, Cockle Bay gardens, where you can play with dogs of all kinds can race around the Take your four-legged friend to Rover with plenty of space to run. off-leash area accessible off Duke Cockle Bay Reserve this summer, It’s a great open space for your pup Street. It’s just wild enough to feel like where you can enjoy the beach to run around and meet other dogs. an adventure, and the generous loop views and playground. There are Bins are provided for those little ‘gifts’ track means there’s always something picnic tables and seating available. that they often leave. new to sniff out around every corner. During summer, your pup can run free on the beach in the evenings and If you’re keen to find a new dog- Leigh Coastal Path, Rodney early mornings. walking spot or to learn about the The on-lead walk has opportunities restrictions at your local beach or Join us from February to March 2021 for 14 FREE movies in Auckland parks. galore to enjoy different landscapes Auckland Botanic Gardens, park, aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ and watch the myriad native birds Manurewa parks has all you need to know about soaring high. It takes about an hour. Take your dog for a walk and combine the rules that apply in public places.

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Te Ara Tahuna / Ōrewa Estuary Path, Ōrewa WALK OUR This 7.6 km loop track is wide, mainly flat and sealed, making it suitable 5 for all fitness levels. It’s excellent for UPGRADED people new to cycling, or riding with children on bikes or scooters. Start at KAURI the Western Reserve (below), so you can visit the Estuary Arts Centre and cafe. Pick up a coffee or take in some TRACKS culture while the kids enjoy ripping up the Ōrewa Skatepark. The path features carved pou (poles) which OVER reference the estuary’s past as a food- gathering place for Māori. SUMMER

Aucklanders can look forward to reconnecting with the region’s majestic kauri as Auckland Council’s kauri dieback upgrade programme continues to make progress. A number of kauri tracks have reopened this summer, collectively representing more than 13km of upgraded bush trails. Three are in the Waitākere Ranges’ Karamatura Valley, one is the Ecology Trail at Tāwharanui and 4 another, near Birkenhead village, is in the North Shore’s largest urban forest, accessible via the 5km Wai Manawa / Le Roys Bush track. Stu Leighton, a senior ranger involved in kauri dieback AUCKLAND BOTANIC SOUTH management in Auckland’s regional Ōtara Path, Ōtara parks, says boardwalks and other Start your Ōtara visit at the town upgrades will help protect the centre, checking out the Ōtara Kai taonga, but he urges visitors to follow GARDENS, MANUREWA Village, a residents-led initiative the rules to keep them standing. For a shady spot on a hot day, head to the Auckland Botanic Gardens to offering events, plus pitstops such “Please stay on the tracks that immerse yourself in the tropical Palm Garden, Rose Garden or maybe the as a cafe, kai store, boutique and have been upgraded and reopened, Camellia Garden. Learning opportunities for all ages abound. The focus this markets. Next, cross the road to use the hygiene stations, and make season is on edible gardening, with themed displays running until March Otamariki Park to shoot some hoops sure your footwear is clean before aimed at helping home gardeners to grow their own vegetables and herbs. at the outdoor basketball court or let heading out.” ‘Better, Smarter, Greener,’ a fun and informational module on site designed the kids try out the new playground. by MOTAT, blends digital information with the natural world to explore the Here you can start the 8km Ōtara ways gardening may change in the future. Path, which follows the route of Ōtara Tāmaki River and Maungarei / Mount the Manukau Harbour and Lower Blaze your own trail Open daily from 8am to 8pm. Free. Creek. The path traverses a colourful Wellington on this 7.2km path, which Nihotupu Reservoir. You don’t have to restrict yourself to new pedestrian bridge that doubles features a playground, barbecues and our path picks. Head to aklpaths. as a piece of public art. picnic spots. Te Ara Manawa / Hobsonville Point co.nz and use the handy filter tool You can enter from Dunkirk Reserve Path, Hobsonville to find paths in areas you want Seven local wanders Waimahia Path, Manurewa in the south or Wai-O-Taiki Nature Remnants of the old Air Force base to walk or cycle. This lets you The real feature of this 45-minute Reserve. At nearby Point England make Hobsonville Point a fascinating customise features of the path, such While Auckland grows increasingly more cosmopolitan, coastal stroll is the fabulous Reserve, catch a glimpse of grazing place for a walk. Take in the harbour as wheelchair accessibility. You can each summer brings new precincts to discover and explore. playground at the start. Themed cattle and horses. views as you follow the path through even look for paths that include, around the gathering of kaimoana the mangroves. for example, off-leash dog parks or Here are our seven picks for destination wandering. (seafood), it lets kids of all ages run, Look for the old rifle range (now basketball courts. jump, climb the large rope climbing WEST an amphitheatre), the old munitions NORTH frame, dig in the sandpit and enjoy Exhibition Drive Path, depot buildings, and two awesome Tāwharanui Ecology Path, smaller beaches on the northern water play. There’s also outdoor Scenic Drive, Titirangi playgrounds. One, at Harrier Point Tāwharanui Regional Park coastline. exercise equipment for adults. Originally a tramway used for laying Park, includes a stunning 10m-high It’s hard to beat this park’s glorious Before your swim, work up a light a pipeline from the Upper Nihotupu pied-shag sculpture that doubles as a white-sand beaches and crystal- sweat on this gentle bush trail. Keep Dam, then later widened to road kids’ slide and viewing platform. clear waves. Anchor Bay, where the an eye out for the eight rare takahē EAST width, this Waitākere Ranges bush Finish your visit at one of the ecology path begins, is a crowd that often graze near the information Tāmaki Path, Panmure track is perfect for walking, running eateries and bars filling the old

pleaser, or perhaps try one of the site at Sanctuary Hut. Enjoy the wide-open spaces of the FARNWORTH JAY PHOTOS, OTHER HARVEY; LUKE GARDENS, BOTANIC and cycling, with great views over hangars near the ferry terminal.

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Amenities include a wood-burning leads you to this beach. There’s just Gimme barbecue, toilets, parking and a enough room to throw a frisbee, and Where drinking fountain. rock pools to search for marine life. Five minutes’ walk from the Conveniently, Kendall Point is an shelter: five waterfront is Āwhitu House, a two- off-leash area, so your two-legged and the wild bedroom cottage built in the 1930s four-legged loved ones can enjoy the that’s available for hire. sea together. On your way back to civilisation, sheltered Martins Bay, Rodney: An hour’s if the kids are game, try taking the things are drive north of the CBD lies this steeper ‘marshlands walk’, which sheltered, sandy beach that’s great will reward you all with a great Auckland in summer beaches for for kids learning to swim, and for workout and a fabulous view over building sandcastles. Pōhutukawa Auckland city. is a great place to be shade grassy areas perfect for picnics, a kid. And who better little ones and if you’re making a weekend of it, Cornwallis, Titirangi: Bordering the Martins Bay Holiday Park lets you the Waitākere Ranges, Cornwallis is to give us the lowdown Growing up in Auckland pitch a tent right next to the beach. a popular spot for swimming. The Kayaks can be hired from the camp, beach has a boat ramp, picnic tables on the best places to means spending summers so the bay’s also a great place for kids and toilets and plenty of space for have fun around the at the beach. With rock to learn to paddle – when they’re not sports and activities. And if you have jumping off the pontoon just offshore. a self-contained-certified (SCC) region than some of pools, shelly bays and Low tide offers rock pools to explore. campervan or motorhome, you can the young locals who pōhutukawa-fringed live and play there. paddling pools, the NORTH region offers a wealth For Arlo Miller, 9 (right), Onepoto of kid-friendly seaside Path is number one in Northcote. experiences. OurAuckland The zip line is what earns this trail skates and skateboards are not. For watching what’s going on. Arlo’s vote, but Onepoto offers information about summer activities Paradise Seve, 7, especially loves visits beaches especially something for the whole whānau, at the gardens, turn to Auckland’s the slide and the flying fox. including a lake, picnic areas, play- New Summer Gems on page 11. Brian Luo, also 7, is learning to skate good for young families. ground and ‘learn to ride’ bike path. on the footpaths around the park. Arlo also recommends Smiths EAST Asked if he can recommend any other Magazine Bay, Maraetai: There’s Bush Path, an elevated boardwalk Maeve Simpson, 10, and her cousin activities for kids out west, Brian says something for everyone at this calm, loop in Onewa Domain. “Sometimes Molly Ryan, 9, both live near Cockle the beach at Piha is his favourite. sunny beach (pictured). The shallow you can see tūīs and fantails,” he Bay in Howick. The local beach is water is ideal for little legs to paddle says. “There are trees all around you Maeve’s favourite destination. “I like in, and the wharf offers aspiring and it’s just so cool.” Cockle Bay beach because it has a fisherfolk the chance to catch a few Arlo’s mum, Kelly Miller, likes playground at the end, and when the sprats when the tide is in. the Birkenhead Pool and Leisure tide’s out you can go on a walk and Older children can burn off energy Centre for wet-weather days out. see the boats,” she says. walking to the bay via the 3km Its climbing wall, pools and the Last year, Auckland Council built Maraetai Beach Path. Start at the nearby bike track can keep children a 66m-long rock revetment (wall) western end of Maraetai Beach, entertained for the whole day. on the western side of the beach to at Maraetai Park. There’s a fun reduce erosion. It also upgraded the beachfront playground here, and SOUTH colourful waterfront playground at options across the road for an ice- When Ryan Sami, 13, is thinking Eastern Beach, Molly’s favourite. cream or coffee stop. about a day out in south Auckland, Maeve also likes walking in CENTRAL Next, head east along Maraetai Scandrett Regional Park is a short book a spot for the night. there’s one thing on his mind: Somerville’s Mangemangeroa Annabelle Chapman, 5, lives near Beach, climbing over a short section walk up the hill from the beach. Here, While there, visit the 200m-long football. And Jellicoe Park is his Reserve. “It’s nice because it has Epsom’s Cornwall Park. She loves of rocks to get to Waiomanu Beach. comfortable baches can be rented, restored wharf, the last survivor of 16 favourite place to kick a ball around lots of native birds. I like the fantails going for walks across the grassy Continue along the coast until you and there’s a working farm complete that hosted the Manukau’s long-gone with his mates. It’s home to the best.” parkland, seeing the animals, and reach the wharf. Parking and toilets with historical buildings and gardens. ferries. From Cornwallis Road, a five- Manurewa Association Football Club When the weather’s wet, Maeve getting babyccinos from the kiosk. are plentiful at each bay. If you’re looking for a more urban minute walk leads to the graves of and its nine training areas. and Molly both recommend the But her favourite farm park is in option with many amenities and easy three sailors who drowned when HMS “I like it because there’s always Howick Library. Māngere. At the sprawling Ambury Āwhitu Regional Park, Manukau: parking, try the nearby shallow, kid- Orpheus foundered on the harbour some fun activities happening there, Regional Park, visitors can see Take a pleasant country drive friendly Snells Beach. It’s flanked by bar in 1863. like athletics or sports,” Ryan says. WEST sheep, goats, cows, pigs, lambs, through Waiuku to this peaceful an extensive footpath track that (Tennis, athletics and harriers clubs New Lynn’s new Archibald Park chickens, turkeys, rabbits, and harbourside spot. Tranquil is well suited to strollers and the Whichever beach you visit, stay safe. also operate out of Jellicoe Park.) playground (above, right) is a magnet myriad species of native birds, as Kauritūtahi Beach is great for newly mobile. Choose one with lifeguards, and Ryan also likes going to the nearby for local kids, with its 25m flying fox, well as enjoying biking, walking and swimming, and there’s plenty of swim between the flags. Make Auckland Botanic Gardens with his maimai-themed climbing tower, big even camping. space for beach cricket. Kendall Point, Birkenhead: If your sure to visit safeswim.org.nz for family. There, they can enjoy walks, slide, and fenced area for toddlers. “Ambury Park is my favourite If you’re planning a child’s child and your dog come as a package real-time information on water quality, and large spaces to run around in Three-year-old Healani Esau is because I love getting stuck in the birthday party or other event, you deal, this is the day trip for you. A swimming conditions and hazards for or have a picnic. Dogs on a leash a huge fan of the swings, and also mud,” says Annabelle. “I petted a can host up to 100 people at a pre- short (on-leash) walk through the many of the beaches.

are permitted, but bikes, scooters, loves walking around the park horse and a lamb there, too.” FARNWORTH JAY PHOTOS, OTHER LOWE; TRAMPOLINE, BRYAN booked picnic site for a small fee. Kauri Point Centennial Park bush Summer coverage by Sarah Dunn

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Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki. FARNWORTH JAY TE KOMITITANGA, whenua weavers to depict a woven harakeke (flax) mat 137,000 individual pieces of basalt.

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VISIT Arts, culture OURAUCKLAND.NZ/ EVENTS FOR DETAILS ABOUT THESE EVENTS VISIT & MORE OURAUCKLAND.NZ/AAW & diversity FOR DETAILS ABOUT 1 THESE EVENTS & MORE Celebrate the rich Māori history and culture of Tāmaki Makaurau through music, arts, craft and storytelling Auckland at Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival (Sat 23 Jan) on Anniversary Weekend Captain Cook Wharf. Welcome the Year of the Ox with food stalls, family Celebrate Auckland’s 181st birthday over Auckland entertainment and cultural performances at the Anniversary Weekend. Chinese New Year Festival & Market Day (Sat 30 Jan) at ASB Showgrounds in Epsom. 4 Auckland International Buskers Festival (Fri 29 Jan - Mon 1 Feb) serves up a great line-up of Auckland Pride Festival (3-28 Feb) presents a month-long performers with energetic displays of circus arts, programme for our rainbow community, including the free acrobatics and more along the waterfront. Ending HIV Big Gay Out (Sun 14 Feb).

Enjoy a magical evening under the stars at the free Experience te ao Māori with friends and whānau on SeePort Concert & Fireworks (Sun 31 Jan) on Captain Waitangi Day (Sat 6 Feb). Auckland Council supports Cook Wharf. events where you can enjoy live music and delicious kai, and don’t miss the Vector Lights for Waitangi (3-8 Feb) See maritime history in action as hundreds of vessels on Auckland Harbour Bridge. Visit ourauckland.nz/ take to the water under sail, steam and paddle power waitangiday for details about Waitangi Day events. for the Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta 5 2 (Mon 1 Feb). Auckland Fringe (14 Feb - 6 Mar) offers some of Auckland’s most outrageous and unique events with theatre, comedy, dance and music, and everything in between.

Experience south Auckland’s rich cultural diversity Summernova through food, music and dance at Diversity Festival (Sat 20 Feb) in Manukau. Summernova wraps around the 36th America’s Cup with a dynamic line-up of festivals, sporting spectaculars, arts Auckland Lantern Festival (25-28 Feb) celebrates and cultural showcases, live music and more. Chinese New Year with hundreds of lanterns, music and dance performances, food stalls and more on Captain The PRADA Cup (15 Jan - 22 Feb) sees challengers facing Cook and Marsden wharves. 6 off for the chance to battle defender Emirates Team New Zealand in the 36th America’s Cup Match (6-21 Mar).

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