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School groups take out Supreme Award at Mayoral Conservation Awards

Gulf Island schools secure top environmental award

Three of the best Auckland day trips for families

Auckland’s regional parks are outdoor playgrounds with walking, mountain biking, swimming and bird watching all on offer. Load up the car with picnic blankets, snacks and walking shoes, and enjoy a day trip with your whole family at these three re...

Keep your dog happy when you're out

Heading out without your dog? Make sure your dog is happy and engaged while you’re away from home. Bored dogs are more likely to bark or chew things they shouldn’t.

Make the most of Auckland at Step 2

Now that Auckland is at Alert Level 3 Step 2, many of our great facilities are providing some ways to give you, your friends and family something new and exciting to enjoy.

Ideas for kids

Keep your kids busy, entertained and learning during lockdown with these great ideas from Auckland Council and our libraries.

10 reasons why Auckland is the best place to be in lockdown

Here are ten free reasons why Auckland is the best place to be in lockdown.

Fun ways for kids to learn at home

Help your kids to keep learning and stay entertained while schools are closed with these great online resources.

Have Your Say on changes to the property maintenance bylaw

Targeted rates doing their work

Three years on from the introduction of the natural environment and water quality targeted rates, work continues to deliver positive outcomes for the city.

Meet Auckland's eco heroes

Not all heroes wear capes - many wear gumboots and carry traps. They are our eco heroes, people in our community who work to protect Auckland’s natural spaces and resources.

Getting to Pest Free Auckland

Getting to Pest Free Auckland will require effort from the whole community.

Puzzles and games to relax

If you are struggling with ideas for how to do unwind, here are some simple ways to relax and have fun either by yourself or with other people in your bubble.

New vehicle management measures for Muriwai Beach

Auckland Council’s Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee has approved the introduction of a range of measures to better manage and control motorised vehicles accessing Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai Beach.

West and north-west flooding - what you need to know

Get the latest information on the council's response to flooding in Auckland.

Learn a language at home

We are never too old to learn a language and it is great for keeping the mind stimulated and engaged. It is also something we can do at home without heading into a class.

Yoga for kids at home

Looking for ideas to keep the kids busy this lockdown? Check out these yoga-inspired resources.