Parks / Outdoors

Growing connections with our Japanese sister city

An apricot blossom tree has been planted to symbolise the ongoing relationship between Tāmaki Makaurau and its Japanese sister city Fukuoka.

Here are a few of our top outdoor spots for fun and games.

Environment 7 Dec 2023

The council has a new tool to work towards its goal of increasing tree canopy across urban Auckland.

City planners have long recognised the need for large, open green spaces within urban areas.

Community 5 Dec 2023

Better lighting sand renewed courts are on the way for Papatoetoe sports clubs.

There are volunteer-run organisations all over Auckland that hold regular events where you can help restore biodiversity and reduce pollution.

Four Auckland parks and one tūpuna maunga have received international Green Flag Awards for meeting global excellence quality measures.

Auckland Council’s park management has been hailed as world-leading by an international panel of judges from the World Urban Parks (WUP) network.