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Video: Nelson Street cycleway almost ready
Watch an animated video of the Nelson Street cycleway in action.
Making your Saturday morning easier
Did you know that Auckland Council manages more than 230 sports parks?
Bonus Books help get Aucklanders active
Getting active just got a whole lot easier thanks to Auckland Council Pools and Leisure’s Bonus Book.
How long do you really need to exercise for?
This month Auckland Council Pools and Leisure launched ‘Let’s make it fit’ – a programme which encourages time-poor people to exercise through individually tailored 30 minutes sessions that fit in with their schedules.
Five tips to fit fitness into your life
Are you one of the many people that struggle to fit exercise into their life?
Man crushed by Segway becomes gym star
72-year-old John Daniell who crushed both legs in a Segway accident has now thrown away his wheelchair.
Stanmore Bay wins Swim School of the Year
Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre has won the national Outstanding Swim School of the Year award.
Auckland wins at Ultimate Sports Cities Awards
Auckland continues to make its mark on the global stage as an international events city.
All sports, all the time
All-year play is now possible at sports fields on Warkworth’s Shoesmith Reserve and Huapai Recreation Reserve.
Obesity rates drop for some Auckland kids
Auckland Council-backed Healthy Auckland Together coalition reports a drop in the proportion of obese Māori and Pacific Island boys.
Quality urban design makes for healthier communities
How communities are planned and designed has a positive effect on the health of residents, says Auckland Council urban design champion Ludo Campbell-Reid.
Auckland shortlisted for Ultimate Sports City Award
Auckland has been shortlisted in the top 10 SportBusiness Ultimate Sports Cities Awards.
Mt Smart Stadium remains Vodafone Warriors' home ground
A new agreement will see Mt Smart Stadium remain the home ground for the Vodafone Warriors until 2028.
Shaping the future of sport in Auckland
Forum focuses on the future of sport and recreation in Auckland.
Cash boost to NZ Hockey gets kids moving
Auckland Council has awarded a Regional Sports and Recreation Grant to Hockey New Zealand, providing a $40,000 boost to its development programme.
Skippers earn Harbourmaster's praise
Auckland Harbourmaster, Andrew Hayton, is very pleased with the level of compliance with the carrying and wearing of lifejackets on the Manukau Harbour.
