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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.

Sports / Leisure 31 Jul 2017

Best spots to meditate in Auckland

Whether you’re a beginner or a Zen master, Auckland’s parks offer the best spots for some quiet reflection and meditation.

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.

Arts 14 Jul 2017

Explore your Auckland

Did you know that Auckland is full of great things to do? There are adventures for kids of all ages – from parks and playgrounds, to pools, leisure centres and libraries, all run or looked after by Auckland Council.

Community 12 Jul 2017

Enjoy your Ōtara

Did you know that Ōtara and its surrounding area is full of great things to do? From parks and playgrounds, to pools, leisure centres and libraries, all run or looked after by Auckland Council.