![Hero image](/media/oohhzpii/news-header.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=520&rnd=133355353553100000)
News
Parks / Outdoors
![](/media/5ijao35y/38-296605.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132682651839270000)
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.
![](/media/zollywf2/crswoodkrumonehunga1v2.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132682650750530000)
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.
![](/media/kgpgackb/walking-in-wind_1.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132682650658630000)
Artist wins international award
Auckland Council’s artist in residence, Conor Clarke has been announced a winner in the Renaissance Photography Awards in London.
![](/media/iovofedd/carolynstringer.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132682655136670000)
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.
![](/media/yesnj3uu/bmx.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132682654170630000)
Skate park and BMX track opening in time for summer
Two action-packed features of the redeveloped Waterview Reserve are rapidly taking shape.
![](/media/by5nkb5a/p15_news_did-you-know-bookable-picnic-sites-in-aucklands-regional-parks.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132682653804070000)
How to book your very own picnic site
Did you know several of Auckland’s regional parks have picnic sites that you can book?
![](/media/kplfpesj/baby-bird.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132682653998030000)
![](/media/az0gcfvj/20160913_133257.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132682653745170000)
Tiptoe through tulips at the Wintergardens
Spring is in full bloom at the Auckland Domain this week with a magnificent new tulip display.
Future of Monte Cecilia whare considered
About $300,000 has been allocated towards the future of the whare building at Monte Cecilia Park.
![](/media/ck0mbb2y/38-287057.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132682514802630000)
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.
![](/media/wahlolym/38-308819.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132682650625800000)
Increasing parks in a growing city
The Open Space Provision policy has outlined future spending on Auckland's parks.
![](/media/2kfdbelo/luke-thurlby-2.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132682650609070000)
New Progress Snapshot boosts council’s transparency
New initiative offers performance 'shapshot' at a glance.
![](/media/ndfbj3ra/parrs-park.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132682648994030000)
Smarter investment in sport
A more strategic approach to sports facilities is under the microscope at Auckland Council.
![](/media/vuppecfu/lake-pupuke.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132682648805530000)
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.
![](/media/f31nprx5/trees-rise-again-on-the-summit-of-mighty-maungakiekie.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132682641684130000)
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.
![](/media/juwbhszy/wp_20160603_14_18_07_pro.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132682641661470000)
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.
- Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 23
- …
- 25
- Next Page