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14-24 year olds 20 Apr 2017

Schoolkids race to learn about sustainability

The Waitākere Ranges were the backdrop for an adventure race packed with sustainability challenges for over 60 teams from 10 Auckland schools earlier this month.

Community 10 Apr 2017

Nixon and Gribblehirst Parks back in action

Albert-Eden Local Board parks Nixon (Kingsland) and Gribblehirst (Sandringham) and both open to the public again, after almost two years out of action.

Community 31 Mar 2017

Council concerned at kayaker’s actions

Video circulating on social media and news sites of a kayaker going over the Hunua Falls has disappointed Auckland Council.

Environment 31 Mar 2017

New era for Auckland Council maintenance

Aucklanders can expect better maintenance of their local parks, buildings and open spaces from 1 July, thanks to a move that will also save money.

Community 27 Mar 2017

New hope for kōkopu, Auckland's native whitebait

Find out how the council is helping these little creatures across the region.

Community 24 Mar 2017

War on weeds in Howick

Parks / Outdoors 24 Mar 2017

Choreographer wins parks residency

Chloe Loftus has been selected as the 2017 Auckland Council Artist in Residence – the first choreographer to have been chosen for the residency, which is now in its 10th year.

Music 23 Mar 2017

Auckland Council disappointed in George in the Park behaviour

The council is extremely disappointed to see and hear about the poor behaviour from a number of the attendees at George in the Park, says Events Manager David Burt.