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KOHITĀTEA–HUITANGURU
JANUARY–FEBRUARY 2021
Summer
BREEZE
Your free and easy
summer sorted with
OURAUCKLAND.NZ
Auckland Council
EXPLORE NATURE
Beaches, parks and local wanders
FAMILY FAVOURITES
Events, playgrounds and summer gems
TŌ TĀTOU TĀMAKI MAKAURAU
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CONTENTS
05 CONTACT US
MAYOR’S LETTER
Working for you Auckland Council
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SUMMER IS CALLING 08-09 About OurAuckland
OurAuckland keeps you
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LOCAL TO YOU
A N D TĀ M A K I
services, projects and
What’s happening in events and helps to fulfil
your area SUMMER GEMS our legislative obligations
Our top five picks for to keep Aucklanders
MAK AURAU AUCKLAND
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regular research to
ensure OurAuckland is an
IS THE PL ACE TO BE! 16-17 efficient way of doing this.
Te reo Māori
AUCKLAND FOR We’re proud to use te reo
YOUNG ONES Māori in OurAuckland. If
you come across a word
INTRODUCING Kids’ favourite spots, and
sheltered beaches
you don’t know, you can
learn what it means at
Summernova, Auckland’s newest summer festival 18-19
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highlight designed to wrap around the 36th SQUARE SPACE ourauckland@
America’s Cup and bring the entire region to life! Enjoy the city’s best new aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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SUNSETTER FOOD, WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL L.A.B. AT MOUNT Best places to take your
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SMART STADIUM SUMMER IN AOTEA SQUARE SUMMER IN THE events and summer fun and published by
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THE 119TH HELENSVILLE SHOW SUMMER FUN AT THE VILLAGE
WANDERS SEE HERE NOW
Go your own way with Summer ideas from
Akl Paths Instagram
THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND YACHT SQUADRON’S 150TH CELEBRATIONS
AND MUCH MORE! NEED TO KNOW while they are out on the
water. Tell us what you
Help improve safety on think about our proposed
the water new Navigation Safety
Auckland Council is Bylaw before 14 February.
reviewing rules that help Visit akhaveyoursay.nz
Learn more at Aucklanders stay safe for more details.
Summernova.co.nz
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BY THE NUMBERS
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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
New year, new hope
restrictions.
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
MAYOR’S PHOTO, JOSEPH HOCKLEY; RANGITOTO VIEW, GINO DEMEER; NUMBER SOURCES, AUCKLAND COUNCIL, WATERCARE, PROGRESS AKL
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
OURAUCKLAND.NZ region this summer. To check
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.
@aklcouncil
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AUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY THE BRIEFING
AND WAITANGI DAY HOLIDAY NEWS AND INSPIRATION FROM COUNCIL HQ
KERBSIDE COLLECTIONS NEW ATRIUM AT
THE MUSEUM
Auckland Museum has worked
with iwi 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
Recycling only
art fills gallery
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
beach trips
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
AUCKLAND
and body adornment, photography, local parks, so we ask people to
digital media, film and installation art. please be responsible and take
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
and drinks in reusable containers,
Your usual collection day is: Your new collection day is:
or bring a couple of extra bags with
Discover the Central Interceptor To bring the project out of the dark you to manage your waste. This way
Monday 1 February 2021 (Auckland Anniversary observed) Tuesday 2 February 2021
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 SUMMERNOVA in partnership with some of the
country’s leading event producers,
Thursday 11 February 2021
Friday 12 February 2021
Friday 12 February 2021
Saturday 13 February 2021
HAS ARRIVED organisers and community groups.
Enjoy the festive atmosphere
Auckland’s newest summer festival is around the region and at the
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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.
at this brand-new festival series For more details, see page 20.
Together we can protect our land and waste nothing.
For more information visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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LOCAL NEWS / AROUND AUCKLAND
Plan a free family
IN SHORT 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
in Parks and other free activities
wood) – and picnic
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
plans sorted this summer
funded by local boards. From
doggy days out, to yoga, treasure
hunts, Zumba classes and
bootcamps, there is something Did you know there are free and bookable picnic sites in parks across Tāmaki
Stay safe
for everyone. Go to facebook.
com/OutandAboutAKL
Makaurau? Some sites even include wood-burning or electric barbecues to
make your Kiwi summer complete.
The use of Auckland Council barbecue and picnic sites is on a first-come,
first-served basis, but there are some you can book in advance if you’re
SHEEP EATING, ADELE KRANTZ; GIRLS READING, BRYAN LOWE; BEACH UMBRELLA, JAY FARNWORTH
around water
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
when they utter the dreaded Family get-togethers, with kai safeswim.org.nz. This website, which monitors
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.
Explore the gulf islands Safeswim is a collaboration between Auckland
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.
your sausages.
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There are at least
144 reasons* to 1
visit Auckland Zoo AUCKLAND’S NEW MAUNGAWHAU
this summer. SUMMER GEMS
/ MOUNT EDEN
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
Book your visit at aucklandzoo.co.nz/tickets Here are five of the best ways to explore Visitors can see many stages of
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.
PHOTO: JAY FARNWORTH
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WINDSOR
RESERVE,
2 MUSIC & MOVIES IN PARKS
COVID-19 has made the past
DEVONPORT
year tough for local musicians, so
Auckland Council is showing its
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
WINDSOR RESERVE SLIDE & DOG WALKERS, JAY FARNWORTH; MUSIC IN PARKS, BRYAN LOWE
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 Hauraki Gulf 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
3
Dog
minutes after sunset.
Auckland is home to many dog-friendly Go to moviesinparks.co.nz or
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
galore to enjoy different landscapes Auckland Botanic Gardens,
restrictions at your local beach or
park, aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/
Join us from February to March 2021 for 14 FREE movies in Auckland parks.
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.
SUMMER Get your summer sorted: moviesinparks.co.nz
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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 UPGRADED 5
for all fitness levels. It’s excellent for
KAURI
people new to cycling, or riding with
children on bikes or scooters. Start at
the Western Reserve (below), so you
can visit the Estuary Arts Centre and
cafe. Pick up a coffee or take in some
culture while the kids enjoy ripping
TRACKS
up the Ōrewa Skatepark. The path
features carved pou (poles) which
reference the estuary’s past as a food-
OVER
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
AUCKLAND BOTANIC SOUTH
Ōtara Path, Ōtara
involved in kauri dieback
management in Auckland’s regional
parks, says boardwalks and other
GARDENS, MANUREWA Start your Ōtara visit at the town
centre, checking out the Ōtara Kai
Village, a residents-led initiative
upgrades will help protect the
taonga, but he urges visitors to follow
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.
BOTANIC GARDENS, LUKE HARVEY; OTHER PHOTOS, JAY FARNWORTH
as a piece of public art. picnic spots. Te Ara Manawa / Hobsonville Point co.nz and use the handy filter tool
Seven local wanders Waimahia Path, Manurewa
The real feature of this 45-minute
You can enter from Dunkirk Reserve
in the south or Wai-O-Taiki Nature
Reserve. At nearby Point England
Path, Hobsonville
Remnants of the old Air Force base
make Hobsonville Point a fascinating
to find paths in areas you want
to walk or cycle. This lets you
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 and cycling, with great views over hangars near the ferry terminal.
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Where Gimme Amenities include a wood-burning
barbecue, toilets, parking and a
drinking fountain.
leads you to this beach. There’s just
enough room to throw a frisbee, and
rock pools to search for marine life.
the wild shelter: five Five minutes’ walk from the
waterfront is Āwhitu House, a two-
bedroom cottage built in the 1930s
Conveniently, Kendall Point is an
off-leash area, so your two-legged and
four-legged loved ones can enjoy the
sheltered that’s available for hire. sea together.
things are
On your way back to civilisation,
Martins Bay, Rodney: An hour’s if the kids are game, try taking the
beaches for
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 for kids learning to swim, and for workout and a fabulous view over
little ones
building sandcastles. Pōhutukawa Auckland city.
is a great place to be shade grassy areas perfect for picnics,
and if you’re making a weekend of it, Cornwallis, Titirangi: Bordering
a kid. And who better 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.
The zip line is what earns this trail skates and skateboards are not. For watching what’s going on.
experiences. OurAuckland
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
TRAMPOLINE, BRYAN LOWE; OTHER PHOTOS, JAY FARNWORTH
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.” booked picnic site for a small fee. Kauri Point Centennial Park bush Summer coverage by Sarah Dunn
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This long-awaited promenade 6
extension joins up Wynyard Quarter
to the Harbour Bridge, providing
Aucklanders with a new harbourside
walking and cycling route. Pier gates
feature artwork by Graham Tipene of
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. Tipene says he
is proud to see his mahi toi displayed
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TE KOMITITANGA, JAY FARNWORTH
of Westhaven Marina, the shiny new bulk-storage terminal. It includes welcoming visitors to Tāmaki Makaurau from the sea. The
marine village is home to several nine of the stainless-steel silos and Te Komititanga pavers’ other designs also reference a meeting point – of
tenants including an exciting eatery. a transparent cover that reveals the two waters, the harbour and the Wai Horotiu stream that
Designed as a world-class facility inner workings of the valve pit. Mana At the Waitematā Harbour end of Queen Street, in the flowed down Queen Street in the early days of the city’s
and hub for the marine industry, the whenua identity is reflected in a waka- space between Commercial Bay and the Britomart settlement and now runs through underground pipes. The
village features sustainable design inspired pavilion called Te Nukuao, Transport Centre, is a vast open square called Te design was led by artist Tessa Harris (Ngāi Tai ki Tamaki),
elements such as rainwater tanks, designed by artist Tessa Harris, and Komititanga, a name gifted by mana whenua that means together with other weavers from Ngāi Tai ki Tamaki and
shaded window glazing and cycle the area’s surface design curated by to mix or to merge. In front of the entrance to the former from Te Ākitai Waiohua, Ngāti Te Ata and Ngāti Whātua
racks. Reuben Kirkwood. Both artists are of Chief Post Office is a whāriki (mat) designed by mana Ōrākei. The intricate paving design includes more than
Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki. whenua weavers to depict a woven harakeke (flax) mat 137,000 individual pieces of basalt.
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Auckland Makaurau through music, arts, craft and storytelling
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
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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.
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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.
Summernova Experience south Auckland’s rich cultural diversity
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).
Sunsetter Food and Wine Festival (Sat 13 Feb) at Smales
Farm in Takapuna features local acts including Stella,
RVMES, Tim Phin and more, plus wineries, craft breweries
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music, professional sports, food and beverages, movies, 3 concerts supported by iHeartRadio. The line-up includes
beach clean-ups and more at Takapuna Beach Reserve. Jordan Luck, Midge Marsden and Three Houses Down.
SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS – Visit ourauckland.nz/schoolholidays Movies in Parks (5 Feb - 27 Mar) has 14 free screenings
for local and affordable activities to keep the kids entertained over their summer break. including Frozen 2. This local board-funded programme is
supported by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and The Hits.
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