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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.

Sports / Leisure 31 Mar 2017

WATCH: All Blacks reveal their secret training ground

Here's a clue: It's big, beautiful and available to all of us.

Sports / Leisure 28 Mar 2017

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.

Sports / Leisure 20 Mar 2017

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.

Playgrounds 2 Mar 2017

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.

Pools 1 Mar 2017

Learning to swim is just one piece of the puzzle

Watersafe responds to calls for greater access to swimming education for all Kiwi kids.

Beaches 22 Feb 2017

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.

Community 11 Jan 2017

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.

Cycling 16 Dec 2016

Bagels and bikes: Why Angie loves her ride

Auckland Transport is telling the stories of Aucklanders who love riding in the city. Find out why Angie from St Johns enjoys her cycle-powered shopping run.

Cycling 28 Nov 2016

Celebrating the Northwestern Cycleway

Community celebration marks progress made on improved cycle path.