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Sports / Leisure 1 Aug 2019

Beyond the roar - behind the scenes at Mt Smart Stadium

It takes a small army of workers to ensure fans attending concerts and games at Auckland Stadiums’ venues have a great time.

Sports / Leisure 31 Jul 2019

Keeping you safe in the water

Keeping people safe and active is a challenging job for our team of qualified lifeguards.

Sports / Leisure 31 Jul 2019

WATCH: Mt Smart Stadium transformed

Stadium transformed into motocross arena.

Akl Paths 26 Jun 2019

Akl Paths wins national award

Auckland Council and Downer have been recognised at the New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards.

Akl Paths 17 Jun 2019

Explore Auckland's Māori identity with AklPaths

Visit AklPaths to find walks throughout Auckland that will help you to discover our area's thriving Māori identity.

Sports / Leisure 13 Jun 2019

$508,000 awarded to sport and recreation projects

Thirteen organisations will receive a combined $508,000 of funding as part of the council’s regional sport and recreation grants programme.

Walkways 11 Jun 2019

Fancy a treasure hunt these school holidays?

Visit one of our 10 featured paths to be in to win awesome prizes.

Walkways 4 Jun 2019

Which Auckland path will you follow?

Discover more than 200 walking and cycle paths with the Akl Paths website.

Walkways 4 Jun 2019

Get together on these east Auckland walks

Take a look at our list of the top eight walks to do in east Auckland.

Walkways 4 Jun 2019

Get together on these south Auckland walks

Take a stroll on these six south Auckland walks and check out AklPaths for more places to explore.

Walkways 4 Jun 2019

Get together on these north Auckland walks

Explore Auckland's coastline and regional parks with our pick of six of the best walks.

Sports / Leisure 4 Jun 2019

Get together and #SnapAKL this February to win

Take part in an Auckland scavenger hunt for your chance to win our grand prize.

Sports / Leisure 15 May 2019

Netball, table tennis, hockey and BMX among sports to receive $5m council funding

Auckland Council has agreed $5 million in funding to eight sports organisations across Auckland in the first funding round from its new Sports and Recreation Fund.

Have your say 1 Apr 2019

Last chance to have your say on sports investment plan

Aucklanders can help shape a new investment strategy aimed at getting more people active and involved in community sport.

Beaches 20 Feb 2019

Summer adventures in and around Tāmaki Makaurau

Try the latest trend in travel and tour new locations and activities around the region.

Sports / Leisure 15 Feb 2019

Staying safe during Get Outdoors Week

Whether you’re keen on a long walk, trail run or mountain biking, check our top tips for outdoor safety.