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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.

Sports / Leisure 14 Jun 2017

Funding Auckland’s favourite things

Most people know that rates help pay for the council to collect rubbish, maintain roads and look after our parks. But did you know that rates also help fund many other things that make Auckland a great place to live?

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.

14-24 year olds 30 May 2017

Playground review: Macleans Park

We're taking a look at some of Auckland's best playgrounds. This week: Macleans Park, Eastern Beach.

14-24 year olds 23 May 2017

Playground review: Mary Wilson Reserve

We're taking a look at some of Auckland's best playgrounds. This week: Mary Wilson Reserve, Rocky Bay, Waiheke Island.

14-24 year olds 16 May 2017

Playground review: Playtime Park

We're taking a look at some of Auckland's best playgrounds. This week: Playtime Park, Fynes Avenue, Stonefields.

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 12 May 2017

Watch: Kiwi actress' guide to Auckland's secrets

Robyn Malcolm has been out exploring the region uncovering some of Auckland’s greatest treasures.

14-24 year olds 10 May 2017

Playground review: Ōtāhuhu Recreation Precinct

We’re taking a look at some of Auckland's best playgrounds. This week: Ōtāhuhu Recreation Precinct, 30 Mason Avenue, Ōtāhuhu.

14-24 year olds 20 Apr 2017

Schoolkids race to learn about sustainability

The Waitākere Ranges were the backdrop for an adventure race packed with sustainability challenges for over 60 teams from 10 Auckland schools earlier this month.

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.

Community 31 Mar 2017

Council concerned at kayaker’s actions

Video circulating on social media and news sites of a kayaker going over the Hunua Falls has disappointed Auckland Council.

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.

Parks / Outdoors 13 Mar 2017

Auckland Council parks among best in the world

Auckland Council has received 11 prestigious Green Flag Awards, which recognise excellence in park management in terms of community involvement, public safety, maintenance and sustainability.