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Local board members get behind Parks Week
Members of Auckland's local boards tell us about their favourite parks.
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Urban forests are calling
There are lots of great places in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland where you can get out and enjoy walking amongst native flora.
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Trail running adventure on the Manukau Harbour coastal trails
Steering clear of the Waitakere Ranges, a group of west Auckland trail runners is exploring the network of coastal trails around Manukau Harbour.
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Conquer the walking challenge with AKL Paths
Get your steps in throughout November and take on the Auckland Walk Challenge with the help of AKL Paths.
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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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Explore Auckland's Māori identity with AklPaths
Visit AklPaths to find walks throughout Auckland that will help you to discover our area's thriving Māori identity.
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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.