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Cycling 8 Nov 2016

1.7 million reasons to cycle in Auckland

For the year of September 2015 to August 2016, 1.66 million cycle trips were recorded across 14 monitored sites in Auckland, an increase of 8.8 per cent on the previous 12 months.

Community 26 Oct 2016

Need to find a park?

Auckland has over 4000 local and sports parks.

Sports / Leisure 18 Oct 2016

Award for Auckland Council’s Parks, Sport and Recreation team

Auckland Council’s Parks, Sport and Recreation unit are the proud recipients of the Skills Active Aotearoa Organisation Award.

Community 18 Oct 2016

Eventful year pumps $85m into Auckland economy

Auckland’s massive 2014/2015 line-up of events – which included two world cups – has pumped more than $85 million into the regional economy.

Sports / Leisure 18 Oct 2016

Video: Action-packed weekend for V8 Supercars fans

Be at Pukekohe Park Raceway this weekend as Australia and New Zealand go head to head in an action-filled battle that promises to be another epic trans-Tasman battle!

Community 18 Oct 2016

What is Freedom of the City?

Find out more about what it means to be honoured with Freedom of the City.

Sports / Leisure 10 Oct 2016

Half-million dollar boost to sports groups

Applications are open until 25 November for a share of a $508,000 fund to support sport and recreation organisations.

Cycling 5 Oct 2016

500 days until Auckland hosts World Masters Games

In April 2017, Auckland will host the World Masters Games 2017.

Cycling 3 Oct 2016

Video: Nelson Street cycleway almost ready

Watch an animated video of the Nelson Street cycleway in action.

Parks / Outdoors 29 Sep 2016

How to book your very own picnic site

Did you know several of Auckland’s regional parks have picnic sites that you can book?

Community 12 Sep 2016

Making your Saturday morning easier

Did you know that Auckland Council manages more than 230 sports parks?

Housing 9 Sep 2016

Auckland adds 43,000 new residents in the June year

In the past year, Auckland’s population grew by more than 43,000 people and more than 1.57 million people now call Tāmaki Makaurau home.

Environment 11 Aug 2016

New Progress Snapshot boosts council’s transparency

New initiative offers performance 'shapshot' at a glance.

Sports / Leisure 26 Jul 2016

Smarter investment in sport

A more strategic approach to sports facilities is under the microscope at Auckland Council.

Sports / Leisure 20 Jun 2016

Bonus Books help get Aucklanders active

Getting active just got a whole lot easier thanks to Auckland Council Pools and Leisure’s Bonus Book.

Sports / Leisure 3 Jun 2016

How long do you really need to exercise for?

This month Auckland Council Pools and Leisure launched ‘Let’s make it fit’ – a programme which encourages time-poor people to exercise through individually tailored 30 minutes sessions that fit in with their schedules.