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Parks / Outdoors 1 Jan 2020

Urban forests are calling

There are lots of great places in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland where you can get out and enjoy walking amongst native flora.

Parks / Outdoors 1 Jan 2020

Climb every maunga this summer

Exploring Auckland's maunga is a great way to stretch your legs and enjoy getting into nature.

Beaches 17 Dec 2019

Be a happy camper this summer

Our regional parks offer something for everyone, whether you’re a glamper, camper or outdoor survivalist.

Walkways 16 Dec 2019

Ranger recommendations: Whakanewha Regional Park

See Ranger Dan Beauchamp's favourite things to do at Whakanewha Regional Park.

Parks / Outdoors 10 Dec 2019

Five things to do in Auckland this Valentine's Day

Whether you’re going with a date, your mate, or treating yourself – check out what’s on this Valentine's Day.

Community 29 Nov 2019

Picnics, popstars and pōhutukawa at Music in Parks

Summer 2020 brings the biggest-ever Music in Parks series.

Parks / Outdoors 13 Nov 2019

Internationally recognised parks on Auckland’s doorstep

Auckland Council continues to be a world leader in park management with 11 urban and regional parks receiving a Green Flag Award.

Community 12 Nov 2019

Myth-busting: buying and selling parks and open space

Auckland council sets the record straight about parks and open space acquisition and disposals.

Sports / Leisure 1 Nov 2019

November OurAuckland magazine out now

The November issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online, delivered to homes across the region, and available in cafes and transport hubs across Auckland.

Environment 24 Oct 2019

The Bonapartes of Tāwharanui return

A pair of wayward takahē has been caught after a weeks-long chase after an escape from their Tāwharanui sanctuary.

Parks / Outdoors 10 Oct 2019

Defence Force volunteers clean up Laxon Esplanade Reserve

Defence Force volunteers removed around four tonnes of illegally dumped waste.

Parks / Outdoors 2 Oct 2019

Ambury Farm Day is back!

Experience life on the farm at Ambury Regional Park on Sunday 20 October.

Plans / Projects 27 Aug 2019

Have your say on the future of Waikumete Cemetery

Consultation on potential development zones in Waikumete Cemetery is now open.

Parks / Outdoors 23 Aug 2019

Do you have what it takes to be a park ranger?

Applications are closing soon for Auckland Council’s student park ranger summer internship.

Environment 20 Aug 2019

74,000 new native plants for Auckland’s maunga

More than 19,000 trees and shrubs have been planted in the last twelve months as part of a large-scale project to restore Auckland's maunga.

Parks / Outdoors 8 Aug 2019

Looking for summer work with a difference?

Applications open Friday 9 August for the student park ranger summer internship.