Parks / Outdoors

A beginner's guide to hiking in Auckland

Day hikes are a great way to boost your fitness and satisfy a sense of adventure while discovering new places in the Auckland region. From mountain views to sweeping beaches, some highlights can only be reached on foot.

A focus on local history and the environment trumps at Puketāpapa

Puketāpapa Local Board’s feedback and decision making at a recent business meeting reflects the local board’s commitment to the area’s local history, heritage, and care for the natural environment.

Community help shape playground plan

Work on a major upgrade to the Allenby Reserve playground at Narrow Neck could get underway later this year.

New loop track for Western Springs Forest, Te Wai Ōrea Park

Waitematā Local Board has decided to create a loop track for the public to enjoy, connecting the existing track at Western Springs Forest, Te Wai Ōrea Park.

More trees for Kaipātiki

Now open – Browns Bay and Army Bay playgrounds

Children are enjoying the playgrounds that recently re-opened at Army Bay and Browns Bay.

Playgrounds for the brain

Everyone remembers the joy of visiting a playground as a child – working your way through the seesaw, swings, slide, climbing frame or merry-go-round, spending time on the piece of equipment you loved the most.

Park work on hold so wider plan can be made

Carpark plans for Pukekohe hill Reserve have gone on hold so a wider development plan can be considered.