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Applications open for $120 million Sport and Recreation Facilities fund
Auckland Council's Sport and Recreation Facilities fund opens
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Beyond the roar - behind the scenes at Mt Smart Stadium
It takes a small army of workers to ensure fans attending concerts and games at Auckland Stadiums’ venues have a great time.
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Keeping you safe in the water
Keeping people safe and active is a challenging job for our team of qualified lifeguards.
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WATCH: Mt Smart Stadium transformed
Stadium transformed into motocross arena.
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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'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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$508,000 awarded to sport and recreation projects
Thirteen organisations will receive a combined $508,000 of funding as part of the council’s regional sport and recreation grants programme.
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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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Netball, table tennis, hockey and BMX among sports to receive $5m council funding
Auckland Council has agreed $5 million in funding to eight sports organisations across Auckland in the first funding round from its new Sports and Recreation Fund.
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Last chance to have your say on sports investment plan
Aucklanders can help shape a new investment strategy aimed at getting more people active and involved in community sport.
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Summer adventures in and around Tāmaki Makaurau
Try the latest trend in travel and tour new locations and activities around the region.
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