Family and Weekend Activites
This section contains blog entries about family and weekend activities in New Zealand and complements the family and weekend activities section of the directory. The blog is written by Chris Hope and shares activities he has done with his family. Please note that most of the featured activities here are in Auckland.
Photos from Nickelodeon Boo at the Zoo 2009
Posted at 11:11am on Friday November 6th 2009 by Chris
I took my son Jamie to the 2009 Nickelodean Boo at the Zoo at the Auckland Zoo and have some photos to share here. Read more
Auckland Farmers Santa Parade November 29th 2009
Posted at 11:35am on Friday October 30th 2009 by Chris
The 2009 Auckland Farmers Santa Parade is on Sunday November 29th 2009, with a rain date of Sunday December 6th 2009. Read more
Photos from Nickelodeon Boo at the Zoo 2008
Posted at 4:47pm on Tuesday October 27th 2009 by Chris
Nickelodeon Boo at the Zoo is on at the Auckland Zoo on October 31st 2009 to celebrate Halloween and to get you in the spirit I've posted some photos here from last year's Boo at the Zoo. Read more
Nickelodeon Boo at the Zoo October 31st 2009
Posted at 11:07am on Thursday October 22nd 2009 by Chris
Nickelodeon Boo at the Zoo is on at the Auckland Zoo on October 31st 2009 to celebrate Halloween (with a rain date on November 1st). Read more
MOTAT is free for Franklin residents September 1st to 25th 2009
Posted at 12:40pm on Wednesday September 9th 2009 by Chris
MOTAT is offering free entry for residents of Franklin District from Tuesday September 1st to Friday September 25th 2009. Read more
Wellington Zoo's $5 Winter Wednesdays - Winter 2009
Posted at 12:15pm on Thursday August 6th 2009 by Chris
Visit Wellington Zoo on any Wednesday during August 2009 and pay only $5 entry! Read more
Free entry for Auckland residents to MOTAT in August 2009
Posted at 11:56am on Thursday August 6th 2009 by Chris
For the month of August 2009 entry to MOTAT is free for Auckland residents. All you need to do is bring the ad from your local newspaper a voucher from your local library, or proof of your address and you will get free entry for you and your family. Read more
Model X Exhibition Queen's Birthday Weekend 2009
Posted at 8:51am on Wednesday May 27th 2009 by Chris
I've seen the Model X exhibition advertised on TV so have added a listing for them as it looks like a lot of fun for kids (and big kids) this Queen's Birthday Weekend if you're in Auckland. Read more
Jamie finishes the Half Marathon with Dad
Posted at 9:40am on Monday May 18th 2009 by Chris
I ran a half marathon in the Auckland Domain on Sunday and although it was my slowest half marathon ever the end was fun when Jamie ran the last 100 metres with me as shown in the video clip. Read more
