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Parks / Outdoors 9 Jul 2018

Auckland’s best parks for man’s best friend

Auckland has plenty of pooch-friendly parks, with everything from purpose-built agility stations to wide open off-leash spaces where your dog can run free.

Dogs 28 Jun 2018

Keeping you and your dog safe on dark walks

Our top tips for walking dogs at night. Woof!

Beaches 21 Jun 2018

Tackling erosion at Shelly Beach foreshore

New groynes and a seawall will help fight erosion at Shelly Beach, Kaipara Harbour.

Community 21 Jun 2018

Explore Auckland with Akl Paths and win!

The Akl Paths site will help people discover new neighbourhood walking and cycling routes.

Parks / Outdoors 21 Jun 2018

Parks photo competition winners announced

The winner of the #myaklparks photo competition has been chosen!

Environment 6 Jun 2018

Book your regional park getaway online

Thinking about booking your next getaway at one of Auckland’s beautiful regional parks?

Environment 15 May 2018

Help us plant trees for Matariki

Help Auckland Council plant 60,000 trees to help celebrate Matariki.

Walkways 11 May 2018

The best way to explore Waiheke

Explore Waiheke’s coastline, pass through native bush and visit historical sites, all in a day’s walk on the Te Ara Hura walkways.

Environment 13 Apr 2018

Arborists working around the clock to make trees safe

Auckland Council contractors will be working around the clock to make roads safe.

Community 12 Apr 2018

Meet a pest-free hero: Stephanie Chamberlin

OurAuckland chats to Stephanie Chamberlin, who tackles conservation from the ground up.

Parks / Outdoors 3 Apr 2018

Council takes action to shut down party hotspot in Ōtāhuhu

Auckland Council is taking action to shut down a party hotspot in Ōtāhuhu's Seaside Park, following concerns from local residents about large congregations of people playing loud music, drinking alcohol, leaving behind rubbish and general anti-soc...

Parks / Outdoors 22 Mar 2018

Artist in residence: Sites and sounds

Jude Robertson will be the 2018 Auckland regional parks artist in residence.

Environment 20 Mar 2018

Help us fight avian botulism

Why feeding the ducks bread while in the water is no longer encouraged.

Parks / Outdoors 13 Mar 2018

Auckland parks remain on world list

Ten Auckland parks receive the prestigious Green Flag Award.

Cycling 22 Feb 2018

Try a new bike ride this weekend

Auckland Transport has created easy-to-follow cycling maps based on interests.

Walkways 9 Feb 2018

Stay safe and enjoy our parks

Auckland has more than 4000 parks, 27 of which are regional parks – some of our most picturesque and diverse natural environments.