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Sports / Leisure 14 Mar 2018

New splash pads are a hit

Two new ANZ splash pads have been providing some relief to Auckland's unrelenting humidity.

Cycling 22 Feb 2018

Try a new bike ride this weekend

Auckland Transport has created easy-to-follow cycling maps based on interests.

Walkways 9 Feb 2018

Stay safe and enjoy our parks

Auckland has more than 4000 parks, 27 of which are regional parks – some of our most picturesque and diverse natural environments.

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.

Environment 6 Dec 2017

Beautiful walks around Auckland

There are hundreds of beautiful walks across Tāmaki Makaurau. They range from short strolls through suburbia to multi-day bush walks that will challenge the most intrepid explorers. Here are some of our favourites.

Music 1 Dec 2017

Auckland venues gear up for record-breaking summer

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

Sports / Leisure 16 Nov 2017

Auckland Council recognised for leadership in recreation

Auckland Council has been recognised for its excellence and innovation in the recreation industry as part of the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) Awards.

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.

Walkways 12 Sep 2017

Parks that are easy for everyone to get around

Auckland's parks that are easy to get around in a wheelchair or with a pram.

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.