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14-24 year olds 20 Dec 2017

Auckland’s newest splash pad opens

New splash pad in Stanmore Bay opens.

Sports / Leisure 18 Dec 2017

Splash pad in Pakuranga reopened

The new splash pad at Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre in Pakuranga is open for the summer holidays.

Sports / Leisure 8 Dec 2017

Stanmore Bay wins top Kiwi exercise awards

Auckland Council’s Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre wins Supreme Club of the Year and Chain/Group Facility of the Year at the annual New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards.

Music 1 Dec 2017

Auckland venues gear up for record-breaking summer

Auckland's stadium venues are gearing up for a busy summer ahead.

14-24 year olds 6 Nov 2017

Local kids will be the first to make a splash

Design a Rashie competition winners have been announced.

Community 9 Oct 2017

International students have a ball learning to play rugby

More than 150 international students give rugby a go in a new programme.

Sports / Leisure 28 Sep 2017

Spring clean your mind

Exercise is good for your body but it’s even better for mental health.

Sports / Leisure 4 Sep 2017

Sir John Kirwan starring in new campaign for Auckland

Rugby legend and mental health advocate Sir John Kirwan is starring in a campaign encouraging Aucklanders to get out and explore the Auckland region on their weekends.

Sports / Leisure 29 Aug 2017

Consent granted for day/night cricket test

Resource consent has been granted for an international day/night cricket test to be held at Eden Park in March 2018.

14-24 year olds 14 Aug 2017

Auckland Leisure to teach safe boating

Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre has partnered with Coastguard Boating Education.

Sports / Leisure 28 Jul 2017

World Masters Games 2017 exceeds all targets

The ninth edition of the World Masters Games in Auckland, New Zealand, was declared the ‘best ever’ by the rights holder, the International Masters Games Association, a sentiment reflected by post-event analysis.

Cultural 28 Jul 2017

Major international events heading to Auckland

Auckland will host a diverse range of cultural, lifestyle and sporting events in the coming year.

Sports / Leisure 11 Jul 2017

Onehunga spa pool closed after legionella bacteria detected

A spa pool at the Auckland Council-owned Onehunga War Memorial Pool and Leisure Centre has been closed until further notice, while the rest of the complex remains open and safe to use.

Kids / Family 7 Jun 2017

Kauri Kids: A place that feels like home

Kauri Kids Papatoetoe Head Teacher Anne Valeli has a true passion for teaching and helping our youngest Aucklanders grow into confident, happy children who are well-equipped for the next stages of life.

Sports / Leisure 12 May 2017

Campervan park popping up in Ellerslie

A new short term campervan park at Ellerslie Racecourse has been given the green light, opening up some additional accommodation options in time for World Masters Games 2017 (WMG2017) and the DHL New Zealand Lions series.

Sports / Leisure 4 Apr 2017

7 sports projects that will help 121,000 Aucklanders get more active

Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee has approved the allocation of $508,000 in funding from the 2017/2018 Regional Sport and Recreation Grants Programme.