Parks / Outdoors

Clubs already winners as World Cup kicks off

With just hours before the Football Ferns kicked off against Norway to launch the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Auckland councillor Daniel Newman says many clubs across the city, including at Papakura, are already winners.

Franklin environmental funds put to good use

Te Puhinui land deal welcomed

Land at the Manukau Super Clinic site has been bought and will become part of an environmental restoration project.

Southern voices need to be heard

Local board plans are open for consultation.

Santa gets go-ahead for Papakura visit

Papakura local Board had made a number of community grants, including one for a bloke who wears red and has a big white beard.

Franklin parks to be brought under one plan

One plan to rule them all...Franklin's park management plans will be brought into one.

Orienteering at Auckland's regional parks

Explore our parks in a new way and test your navigational skills on an orienteering adventure. Check out these five beginner-friendly courses to explore.

Where to for Manukau Harbour shorelines?

Public input is sought into Shoreline Adaptation Plans that will inform the management of large sections of coastline along the Manukau Harbour for the next 100 years.