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Beaches 18 Oct 2016

10 tips for dog owners this summer

Summer is the perfect time to take your canine friend for regular short walks, longer outings and even short stays away.

Cycling 18 Oct 2016

Get your passport to a Great Ride

The top 10 most scenic bike rides in the Auckland region have been just been revealed in Auckland Transport’s Great Ride Passports.

Arts 18 Oct 2016

Artist wins international award

Auckland Council’s artist in residence, Conor Clarke has been announced a winner in the Renaissance Photography Awards in London.

Educational 11 Oct 2016

Get advice on gardening in small spaces

Carolyn Stringer has gone from maintaining a massive garden to planting in pots, with a little help from the Auckland Botanic Gardens.

Transport 29 Sep 2016

Skate park and BMX track opening in time for summer

Two action-packed features of the redeveloped Waterview Reserve are rapidly taking shape.

Parks / Outdoors 29 Sep 2016

How to book your very own picnic site

Did you know several of Auckland’s regional parks have picnic sites that you can book?

Educational 27 Sep 2016

Baby bird rescue tips

What to do if you find a baby bird.

Parks / Outdoors 23 Sep 2016

Tiptoe through tulips at the Wintergardens

Spring is in full bloom at the Auckland Domain this week with a magnificent new tulip display.

Community 22 Sep 2016

Future of Monte Cecilia whare considered

About $300,000 has been allocated towards the future of the whare building at Monte Cecilia Park.

Housing 9 Sep 2016

Auckland adds 43,000 new residents in the June year

In the past year, Auckland’s population grew by more than 43,000 people and more than 1.57 million people now call Tāmaki Makaurau home.

Parks / Outdoors 11 Aug 2016

Increasing parks in a growing city

The Open Space Provision policy has outlined future spending on Auckland's parks.

Environment 11 Aug 2016

New Progress Snapshot boosts council’s transparency

New initiative offers performance 'shapshot' at a glance.

Sports / Leisure 26 Jul 2016

Smarter investment in sport

A more strategic approach to sports facilities is under the microscope at Auckland Council.

Parks / Outdoors 15 Jul 2016

Lake Pupuke water quality tested following spill

Auckland Council water samples taken at Lake Pupuke, following an oil spill last month, show fuel contamination levels are below the limit of detection.

Community 15 Jun 2016

Trees rise again on the summit of mighty Maungakiekie

Saturday 11 June marks an historic moment in time for the Tūpuna Maunga (ancestral mountain), Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill.

Parks / Outdoors 10 Jun 2016

Mirror, mirror on Auckland Domain

A delightful mid-20th century reflection pond in Auckland Domain has just been reopened after an extensive two-year renovation.