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Sports / Leisure 4 Sep 2023

Spring into action this season with these budget-friendly exercise ideas

Stay active in spring with these budget-friendly ideas.

Parks / Outdoors 31 Jul 2023

Celebrate World Ranger Day with Auckland Council Park Rangers

On 31 July, we celebrate World Ranger Day to honour and appreciate the efforts of rangers around the world.

Council news 27 Jul 2023

The impact of storm damage across parks and community facilities in Tāmaki Makaurau

Public parks, facilities and open spaces across Tāmaki Makaurau took a battering during the severe weather events of January and February, but council teams have been working hard to make repairs, clean-up damage, restore assets in a more resilien...

14-24 year olds 21 Jul 2023

Young leaders show the way in fight to enhance the health of Manukau Harbour

Young people are taking a hands-on role in preserving the Manukau Harbour.

14-24 year olds 20 Jul 2023

Clubs already winners as World Cup kicks off

With just hours before the Football Ferns kicked off against Norway to launch the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Auckland councillor Daniel Newman says many clubs across the city, including at Papakura, are already winners.

Kids / Family 6 Jul 2023

Five ways to beat the winter blues

It might be dark and dreary outside, but these mood-boosting activities can help you beat the blues this winter.

Parks / Outdoors 5 Jul 2023

Orienteering at Auckland's regional parks

Explore our parks in a new way and test your navigational skills on an orienteering adventure. Check out these five beginner-friendly courses to explore.

Akl Paths 27 Jun 2023

Where to for Manukau Harbour shorelines?

Public input is sought into Shoreline Adaptation Plans that will inform the management of large sections of coastline along the Manukau Harbour for the next 100 years.

14-24 year olds 26 Jun 2023

Young environmental leaders step up

Young environmental leaders have attended a sustainability wānanga.

Parks / Outdoors 19 Jun 2023

Six bucket list ideas for exploring Auckland

Make exploring Auckland even more fun by making a bucket list of adventures and challenges to check off, from chasing waterfalls to climbing every mountain.

Parks / Outdoors 16 Jun 2023

Auckland Council buildings win at the 2023 Auckland Architecture Awards

Two Auckland Council-owned buildings have won big at the 2023 Auckland Architecture Awards.

Have your say 16 Jun 2023

Windmill Park fans asked for feedback

From Friday 16 June to Monday 17 July 2023, the Windmill Park community is invited to provide their views on Windmill Park’s draft concept plan at akhaveyoursay.nz/windmill

Community 14 Jun 2023

Little ones go large in moth plant hunt

Pest Free South Auckland's moth plant hunters have made a mountain of difference.

Council news 30 May 2023

Recovery work continues in Auckland’s western regional parks

The Auckland Anniversary weekend floods and Cyclone Gabrielle resulted in damage in some areas of our regional parks. For safety reasons, some parks and walking tracks remain closed. Check the latest information before heading out.

Community 29 May 2023

Manukau Harbour Forum plans to plant

Manukau Harbour Forum will use unspent funds to buy native plants to improve the harbour's health.

Parks / Outdoors 22 May 2023

Three new Auckland parks awarded prestigious Green Flag

Walmsley and Underwood Park, Totara Park and North Shore Memorial Park have joined seven other Auckland Council parks as being recognised as some of the best green spaces in the world in the annual Green Flag Awards.