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Sports / Leisure 10 Oct 2016

Half-million dollar boost to sports groups

Applications are open until 25 November for a share of a $508,000 fund to support sport and recreation organisations.

Cycling 5 Oct 2016

500 days until Auckland hosts World Masters Games

In April 2017, Auckland will host the World Masters Games 2017.

Cycling 3 Oct 2016

Video: Nelson Street cycleway almost ready

Watch an animated video of the Nelson Street cycleway in action.

Parks / Outdoors 29 Sep 2016

How to book your very own picnic site

Did you know several of Auckland’s regional parks have picnic sites that you can book?

Community 12 Sep 2016

Making your Saturday morning easier

Did you know that Auckland Council manages more than 230 sports parks?

Housing 9 Sep 2016

Auckland adds 43,000 new residents in the June year

In the past year, Auckland’s population grew by more than 43,000 people and more than 1.57 million people now call Tāmaki Makaurau home.

Environment 11 Aug 2016

New Progress Snapshot boosts council’s transparency

New initiative offers performance 'shapshot' at a glance.

Sports / Leisure 26 Jul 2016

Smarter investment in sport

A more strategic approach to sports facilities is under the microscope at Auckland Council.

Sports / Leisure 20 Jun 2016

Bonus Books help get Aucklanders active

Getting active just got a whole lot easier thanks to Auckland Council Pools and Leisure’s Bonus Book.

Sports / Leisure 3 Jun 2016

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.

Sports / Leisure 27 May 2016

Five tips to fit fitness into your life

Are you one of the many people that struggle to fit exercise into their life?

Sports / Leisure 26 May 2016

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.

Pools 25 May 2016

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.

Sports / Leisure 27 Apr 2016

Auckland wins at Ultimate Sports Cities Awards

Auckland continues to make its mark on the global stage as an international events city.

Community 26 Apr 2016

All sports, all the time

All-year play is now possible at sports fields on Warkworth’s Shoesmith Reserve and Huapai Recreation Reserve.

Food / Drink 8 Apr 2016

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.