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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.
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Keeping you and your dog safe on dark walks
Our top tips for walking dogs at night. Woof!
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Tackling erosion at Shelly Beach foreshore
New groynes and a seawall will help fight erosion at Shelly Beach, Kaipara Harbour.
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Explore Auckland with Akl Paths and win!
The Akl Paths site will help people discover new neighbourhood walking and cycling routes.
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Parks photo competition winners announced
The winner of the #myaklparks photo competition has been chosen!
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Book your regional park getaway online
Thinking about booking your next getaway at one of Auckland’s beautiful regional parks?
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Help us plant trees for Matariki
Help Auckland Council plant 60,000 trees to help celebrate Matariki.
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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.
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Arborists working around the clock to make trees safe
Auckland Council contractors will be working around the clock to make roads safe.
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Meet a pest-free hero: Stephanie Chamberlin
OurAuckland chats to Stephanie Chamberlin, who tackles conservation from the ground up.
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...
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Artist in residence: Sites and sounds
Jude Robertson will be the 2018 Auckland regional parks artist in residence.
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Help us fight avian botulism
Why feeding the ducks bread while in the water is no longer encouraged.
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Auckland parks remain on world list
Ten Auckland parks receive the prestigious Green Flag Award.
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Try a new bike ride this weekend
Auckland Transport has created easy-to-follow cycling maps based on interests.
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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.
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