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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.
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Top ten must-visit destinations for Aucklanders
Enjoy the best of what Auckland has to offer and let yourself be re-introduced to the beauty of our region.
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Beach it up in Ōrewa - Aucklanders, your fun family holiday is only an hour away
Looking for a low-stress family holiday option that’s within an hour’s drive? Ōrewa is the ultimate beachside staycation.
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Are you a responsible pet owner?
Whether you’re a cat person or a dog person, fish fanatic or lizard lover, pets can bring great joy and companionship into our lives.
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Vector Lights presents: Whale Tales in Lights
Engaging light show brings Whale Tales to life on Auckland’s Harbour Bridge.
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New basketball court opens in the Bays
It’s time to shoot hoops at the new 3x3 court located at Freyberg Park, Browns Bay.
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Where do the children play?
Let the magic of your kids’ imaginations run wild with endless ways to play at Wynyard Quarter.
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Sign of growing pride in Manurewa's Māori identity
New bilingual signs in a park bearing a name provided by mana whenua are just one of the ways Manurewa Local Board is showing pride in the area’s strong Māori identity and championing te reo Māori.