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Skateboarding used to be banned in many schools, but Auckland children are now enjoying what appears to be a school holidays exception.
Simon Thorp, with others from the Traffik skateboarding team, is hosting a learn-to-skate programme at schools around the city.
Learn some new moves. For details, call Justin Watene on 021 538 271 or 0800 KID ACTIVE.
* Watch the beautiful movement of the giraffe or see zebras or rhinos quietly grazing at the Auckland Zoo.
Daily keeper encounters allow parents and children to come eye-to-eye with native and exotic animals.
See sea-bound animals such as little blue penguins and sea lions.
Call 360 3800 for more details.
* Climb trees and attempt the eight trails of an enormous forest.
Tree Adventures is situated at Auckland's Woodhill Forest. Some height and age restrictions apply for specific activities.
Open seven days a week from 9.30am to 5.30pm. Call 0800 TARZAN.
* Is your child interested in horses?
Karaka and Tasman riding schools are good for children with or without riding experience, from age 5.
The cost is $250 for three full days, including transport to and from the venue. Call 0800 KID ACTIVE for bookings.
* Are you constantly urging your child not to play with knives? Get this urge out of their system by getting them involved in the classic sport of fencing.
It takes place at Westmere Scout Hall from 9am to 12pm and costs $99 for three days.
For more information call 0800 KID ACTIVE.
* Get your kids' brains and bodies moving with Action Stations, a complete day of team challenges, obstacle courses and musical chairs.
Prizes are given out throughout the day.
The programme is based at Parnell District School from 8am to 6pm.
For details call Parnell Trust on 379 2095.
