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Beaches 31 Oct 2018

17 things to do in Auckland in spring

Top picks for enjoying the warmer days and long spring evenings.

Cultural 26 Oct 2018

Protecting our maunga

Tāmaki Makaurau’s maunga are glimpses back in time.

Environment 23 Oct 2018

Hunua parks are all open

Latest updates on Hunua Ranges pest control.

Cycling 4 Oct 2018

Seven safety tips for magpie swooping season

Nesting magpies can be particularly aggressive about defending their young – see how to stay safe when they swoop.

Parks / Outdoors 3 Oct 2018

Ambury Farm Day to return in 2019

The popular family event is taking a break this year to get back to its traditional rural roots.

Environment 25 Sep 2018

Rosie the ratcatcher – our environmental heroine

Who's got the best nose in town? It's Rosie, the newest member of our biosecurity team.

Parks / Outdoors 19 Sep 2018

Meet the weaving wāhine

Meet Kerry Gillbanks, Auckland Council's harakeke collection curator.

Sports / Leisure 17 Sep 2018

101 park must-do's

Here are 101 fun and affordable ideas to get you exploring Auckland's parks.

Environment 5 Sep 2018

1080 programme spells end for rats and possums

In just 12 months the Hunua Ranges has gone from being over-run with rats and possums to having the lowest pest indices in decades.

Community 15 Aug 2018

More parks and open space for Auckland

Council has spent $43.7 million purchasing new parks and open space.

Beaches 10 Aug 2018

Policy review on dogs

We have recently completed a review of our policy on dogs and related bylaws so that we can continue to improve the way dogs are managed.

Kids / Family 9 Aug 2018

Where to find the best views around Auckland

Come rain or shine, the Auckland region offers up some breath-taking sights.

Parks / Outdoors 8 Aug 2018

Work in Auckland’s most beautiful office

Applications are open for paid summer internships in our beautiful regional parks.

Parks / Outdoors 31 Jul 2018

Celebrate World Ranger Day

It's time for us to celebrate all the great things our park rangers do for Auckland.

Heritage 27 Jul 2018

Amazing heritage walks in Auckland

Check out these beautiful historic places in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Environment 18 Jul 2018

Kākā sightings on the rise in central Auckland

Conservation projects as part of Pest Free Auckland are contributing to a resurgence of native bird numbers in the city.