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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.

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.