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International award for Shakespear Regional Park
Shakespear Regional Park has been recognised as one of the best parks in the world.
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Akl Paths wins national award
Auckland Council and Downer have been recognised at the New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards.
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Explore Auckland with free public transport and Akl Paths
Make the most of free public transport on Sunday to explore the region with Akl Paths.
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Fancy a treasure hunt these school holidays?
Visit one of our 10 featured paths to be in to win awesome prizes.
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Which Auckland path will you follow?
Discover more than 200 walking and cycle paths with the Akl Paths website.
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Get together on these east Auckland walks
Take a look at our list of the top eight walks to do in east Auckland.
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Get together on these south Auckland walks
Take a stroll on these six south Auckland walks and check out AklPaths for more places to explore.
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Get together on these north Auckland walks
Explore Auckland's coastline and regional parks with our pick of six of the best walks.
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Get together and #SnapAKL this February to win
Take part in an Auckland scavenger hunt for your chance to win our grand prize.
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Give us your thoughts on Akl Paths and be in to win!
$500 Rebel Sport voucher up for grabs.
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Farms of the future
Technology and innovation is boosting Auckland’s farming future.
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Greening the urban environment
Elly Strang looks at the role of green spaces in creating and supporting a healthy urban environment.
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Community groups pitch in for green spaces
Elly Strang meets some of the community-led groups battling on behalf of nature in our city.
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The health benefits of green spaces
Being close to nature is good for our heads, our hearts and our lungs, new research shows.
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Last chance to have your say on sports investment plan
Aucklanders can help shape a new investment strategy aimed at getting more people active and involved in community sport.
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Artists selected for regional park residency
Two artists have been selected for the Artist in Residence programme to produce artwork inspired by Whatipū.
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