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Pools 12 Jul 2018

How to get fit in just 30 minutes

Get fit fast with our 30-minute tailored workouts for busy people.

Sports / Leisure 11 Jul 2018

Five things you may not know about exercise

Exercise is great for us and something we need to do regularly, no matter how hard it is to get started.

Sports / Leisure 2 Jul 2018

Tips for making exercise a regular part of your week

Exercising can sometimes feel like a chore, so how can we find the motivation to be active regularly?

Sports / Leisure 14 Jun 2018

Keep warm this winter

Tips for staying active this winter.

Sports / Leisure 6 Jun 2018

Auckland events earn gold and silver at global sporting awards

Auckland has picked up gold and silver at the prestigious annual Sports Business Awards held in London.

Walkways 11 May 2018

The best way to explore Waiheke

Explore Waiheke’s coastline, pass through native bush and visit historical sites, all in a day’s walk on the Te Ara Hura walkways.

Sports / Leisure 18 Apr 2018

Auckland wins Ultimate Sports City third time running

Auckland has been named ‘Best Medium City’ at the prestigious SportsBusiness Ultimate Sports City Awards for the third consecutive time.

Arts 12 Apr 2018

Major events coming to Auckland from July

Diverse range of cultural, lifestyle and sporting events to be funded.

Environment 10 Apr 2018

Race for Motutapu

A team of Auckland Council Pools and Leisure Centre members has raised $500 to support the restoration of Motutapu Island.

Sports / Leisure 4 Apr 2018

Tips to reach your personal best

Go for Gold with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure this April.

Sports / Leisure 14 Mar 2018

New splash pads are a hit

Two new ANZ splash pads have been providing some relief to Auckland's unrelenting humidity.

Cycling 22 Feb 2018

Try a new bike ride this weekend

Auckland Transport has created easy-to-follow cycling maps based on interests.

Walkways 9 Feb 2018

Stay safe and enjoy our parks

Auckland has more than 4000 parks, 27 of which are regional parks – some of our most picturesque and diverse natural environments.

14-24 year olds 20 Dec 2017

Auckland’s newest splash pad opens

New splash pad in Stanmore Bay opens.

Sports / Leisure 18 Dec 2017

Splash pad in Pakuranga reopened

The new splash pad at Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre in Pakuranga is open for the summer holidays.

Sports / Leisure 8 Dec 2017

Stanmore Bay wins top Kiwi exercise awards

Auckland Council’s Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre wins Supreme Club of the Year and Chain/Group Facility of the Year at the annual New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards.