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Sports / Leisure 27 Sep 2022

Auckland Council approves over $15 million in funding for sport and recreation facilities in Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council’s Parks, Arts, Community and Events (PACE) Committee has approved applications totalling $15.3 million from the Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund.

COVID-19 12 Sep 2022

Upcoming changes to COVID-19 restrictions at Auckland Council facilities following traffic light announcement

Face masks no longer required at Auckland Council facilities from Tuesday 13 September.

Community 23 Jun 2022

Manurewa seniors gather for Matariki

Manurewa Seniors Network members gathered recently to acknowledge Matariki.

14-24 year olds 1 Jun 2022

Bob the Spraybot learns his lines!

Citycare Property's new line-marking robot proved a hit at Pukekohe North School.

Sports / Leisure 5 Apr 2022

Applications open for sport and recreation initiatives

Applications are now open for Auckland Council’s Regional Sport and Recreation Programme Grant. Any sporting or recreation organisation that is interested and eligible has until Friday, 4 March 2022 to apply.

Akl Paths 20 Dec 2021

Adventure is calling with AKL Paths

Get those legs moving, wheels rolling and dogs panting at some of our region's great paths.

Cycling 13 Dec 2021

Cycle and skate your way into the outdoors

From smooth cycle paths suitable for family outings to skateparks ideal for those intent on achieving a bit more air, getting the wheels rolling is a great way to be active.

Sports / Leisure 15 Nov 2021

Applications open for $15 million Sport and Recreation Facilities fund

Auckland Council is investing $15.3 million to support the sport and recreation sector to develop facilities across the region.

Sports / Leisure 22 Jul 2021

On the lookout for the next generation of aquatic superstars

Now is the perfect opportunity to don your swimwear and start training to become part of Auckland’s next generation of aquatic superstars.

Sports / Leisure 19 May 2021

Papakura Netball Centre gets new rubber surface

Auckland Council and other funders have delivered rubberised courts to the Papakura Netball Centre as part of a $2.3 million upgrade.

Sports / Leisure 12 Mar 2021

Council committed to working together for community sport

Review findings acknowledged and council committed to working together with national and regional sports organisations.

Sports / Leisure 6 Jan 2021

What Aucklanders need to know about the America’s Cup racing

Auckland is ready to come alive as the battle to claim the world’s oldest sporting trophy returns once again to our shores.

Sports / Leisure 21 Dec 2020

Summer at your local leisure centre

With swimming pools, gyms, group fitness classes and school holiday programmes for the kids – there’s heaps of ways for the whole whānau to be active and having fun this summer.

Sports / Leisure 21 Dec 2020

Thousands turn out for weekend's sailing

Thousands have turned out on land and on water, and millions have watched from their screens, to capture the start of the 36th America’s Cup presented by Prada this week in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

Community 3 Dec 2020

Mermaid tail a fish out of water

Mermaid tails not suitable in public pools