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Plans / Projects 11 Dec 2015

Mayor’s proposal for Annual Plan 2016/2017 focuses on stability

Auckland Mayor Len Brown on 10 December presented his proposal for the council's 2016/2017 Annual Plan, placing a focus on financial stability.

Beaches 24 Nov 2015

Auckland swimming beaches among safest in world

Auckland Council’s water quality monitoring programme, Safeswim, begins for the season.

Beaches 24 Nov 2015

Five years as a united Auckland – Part 6: A healthy city

In the final of our six-part series, we look initiatives to make Auckland’s environment healthier.

Dogs 17 Nov 2015

Top tips to keep dogs safe

Auckland Council encourages the use of positive reinforcement as the best way to train your dog.

Beaches 28 Oct 2015

Enjoy our amazing region

Make the most of the great outdoors in Auckland.

Parks / Outdoors 21 Oct 2015

Kudos for new and upgraded Auckland central playgrounds

Waitematā Local Board has been working with the parks teams, designers, local community groups and schools to improve what’s on offer at some of playgrounds in parks in Auckland central.

Beaches 1 Oct 2015

Volunteers in our regional parks

Every winter, volunteers plant tens of thousands of plants, helping to restore habitats and provide safe havens for native fauna.

Cultural 30 Sep 2015

Explore our cultural heritage

Discover historical treasures and heritage gems in our regional parks network.

Parks / Outdoors 29 Sep 2015

Celebrate spring at Cornwall Park

Cornwall Park’s open green spaces, peaceful avenues of century-old trees, and rural country atmosphere provide a natural sanctuary for relaxation and recreation.

Cultural 29 Sep 2015

First World War Heritage Trail

Auckland’s First World War Heritage Trail highlights 56 sites, from Wellsford to Waiuku.

Beaches 29 Sep 2015

50 years of regional parks

Auckland’s regional parks help provide safe havens for some of New Zealand’s most treasured indigenous species.

Beaches 29 Sep 2015

Explore the hidden gems in our parks network

Places to visit and things to do in our regional parks.

Parks / Outdoors 29 Sep 2015

Give orienteering a go

Orienteering is a great way to experience the picturesque and diverse terrain of some of Auckland’s regional parks.

Parks / Outdoors 29 Sep 2015

Stop and smell the roses

Dove-Myer Robinson Park, also known as the Parnell Rose Gardens, is an inner-city oasis.