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Best kayaking spots for beginners
Nothing beats the serenity of being out on calm water on a sunny day, so grab some gear and enjoy a paddle at these safe, fun places to go kayaking around Tāmaki Makaurau.
Harbour pollution seen up close
Manukau Harbour Forum chair Jon Turner has been out with Sea Cleaners to see contamination and pollution for himself.
Explore the Manukau Harbour's beaches
Everone heads for the beach in summer - and almost always to the east coach. That means the Manukau Harbour is seldom crowded despite offering superb swimming.
Make a splash this summer
Take a dip, make a splash and cool off around Auckland this summer at one of our splashpads, pools and swimming spots.
Free and low-cost summer fun for your whānau
Summer days are here, and for tamariki that means hours and hours of uninterrupted play time.
Vote me Bird of the Century - staying alive has earned your vote!
Dotty dotterel for Bird of the Century – vote me!
I'm endangered, look after me - vote me for Bird of the Century
Check out some great low-cost summer accommodation
If you’re dreaming of an affordable summer holiday by the beach that doesn’t involve hours of driving and having to pitch a tent, Auckland Council has a range of accommodation options to provide a dynamic experience.
Staying away from the Waitematā this weekend
This weekend and the coming days, we’re continuing to ask the public to heed advice to stay out of the Waitematā Harbour – no matter how great the water looks!
