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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.
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.
Auckland Leisure to teach safe boating
Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre has partnered with Coastguard Boating Education.
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.
Major international events heading to Auckland
Auckland will host a diverse range of cultural, lifestyle and sporting events in the coming year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WATCH: All Blacks reveal their secret training ground
Here's a clue: It's big, beautiful and available to all of us.
Woman changes lifetime of bad habits to lose 43kg
When Sue French joined the Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre in Whangaparaoa three years ago she was 106kg and had an extremely high risk of developing cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Celebrate Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre's upgrade
The recently upgraded centre is holding a fun-filled family open day, with group fitness class tasters, pool inflatables for the kids, free health checks and more.
Playground review: New-look playground for Pukekohe
This beloved play area has been given a refresh, but don't worry – the Roktopus is still there, along with all the other old favourites.
Learning to swim is just one piece of the puzzle
Watersafe responds to calls for greater access to swimming education for all Kiwi kids.
Five free places for a fun family day out
We’ve picked some of our favourite Auckland spots to take the family and make the most of the last few weeks of warm weather.
Discover these heritage sites in our city
The Auckland region is a treasure trove of heritage gems, and the long heady days of summer are a wonderful time to explore them.
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