Keep the kids busy these school holidays with fun activities
City Library
Head to the City Library inside Pātaka to join in on the Read Around the World July school holiday programme.
This is the opportunity to travel the world in stories, from the comfort of the children’s library area. Take your imagination to places like France, Mexico and East Asia with themed stories and activities to match. Check out
Pātaka
Matariki celebrations continue into the school holidays at Pātaka Art + Museum with some special workshops titled ‘Bringing our stars to life’.
Tamariki are invited to join educators from He Tohu Pōneke (Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa – National Library of New Zealand) to mihi, sing and tuku karakia to our loved ones passed and make wishes for the year ahead. Check out
Arena Aquatics
Arena Aquatics is where the water action is, whether it’s on the hydroslide, taking on the wave machine or making the biggest splash off the manu platform. Check out
Out and about
If it’s a beautiful winter day, why not head out for a wander on one of our many trails?
Windy out? Head to Ngāti Toa Domain and fly a kite in the wide, open spaces.
There are loads of other local attractions designed for younger people and those young at heart.
Challenge yourself on the high wire course at Adrenalin Forest, get bouncing at Awesome Bounce or go-kart racing at Porirua Indoor Raceway.
Best way to use leftovers?
I'm sure you've got some excess ham at home or cold roast potatoes.
What are some of your favourite ways to use leftover food from Christmas day? Share below.
Fair play
Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Poll: Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?
Just a bit of a fun poll to get you thinking.
If you had to live out your Christmas days, would you prefer it was a summer Christmas or a winter Christmas?
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62.3% Summer
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36.3% Winter
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
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