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Have your say on the future of the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area
A formal agreement between the Crown, tangata whenua and Auckland Council is being proposed to help protect and manage the treasured Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area.
Stunning botanical gift for Aucklanders, forever
In an extraordinary act of generosity, Auckland philanthropist Rosemary Platt has gifted 5.63 hectares (approximately 14 acres) of ecologically significant land to the people of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Vehicle access to Muriwai Beach closed due to fire risk
In response to a total fire ban for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, vehicle access to Muriwai Beach will close tomorrow on Wednesday, 19 March, until further notice.
Egg-cellent Easter activities to enjoy in Auckland
Easter and the school holidays are on the horizon and there are plenty of activities around Tāmaki Makaurau during Easter to keep kids (and adults) entertained.
Outdoor fires now banned in all of Auckland
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited season for Auckland, Waitematā and Counties Manukau Districts from 8am Friday 14 March, until further notice.
Immerse yourself in nature with these epic Auckland running and hiking tracks
Get outdoors and explore Auckland this summer by hiking through our beautiful countryside.
Five short all-weather walks in Auckland
Don't let the weather dampen your spirits! Come rain or shine, these five short walks across Auckland are great for the whole family.
Fall in love with Tāwharanui Regional Park
When it comes to Tāmaki Makaurau’s most loved regional parks, there’s a good reason why Tāwharanui is a favourite among many Aucklanders – once you set foot on its white-sand shores, you’ll be forever smitten.
Best spots to enjoy Valentine’s Day in Auckland
From romantic walks to sunset sailing, there are lots of ways to make the most of Auckland with your loved ones this Valentine's Day.
Explore the best summer spots at Auckland Regional Parks
With a whopping 45,000 hectares, Auckland’s 28 regional parks have plenty on offer.
Giving our wetlands a watery hug
Drive along any Auckland motorway and eventually you’ll see tidal areas with shelly banks and pūkeko.
Four lesser-known Auckland parks to explore
With more than 4000 parks in Auckland, there are outdoor areas in every corner of the region ready to be explored.
Barbecue hot spots for outdoor celebrations in Auckland
Tāmaki Makaurau is packed with perfect picnic locations and sizzling barbecue spots – whether you’re enjoying a long summer lunch, an outdoor dinner or beachside breakfast.
Explore these epic filming locations in Auckland
Auckland is a go-to filming location for many top directors.
10 cool things to do in our regional parks
There are always more new and surprising things to do in Auckland’s regional parks. If you’re looking for something different to do, try one of these cool experiences.
Eight Auckland parks get global recognition with Green Flag awards
Auckland Council is celebrating yet another year of achieving world-class park management standards, as eight parks close to 9000 hectares across Tāmaki Makaurau receive the prestigious Green Flag Award.
