Parks / Outdoors

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.

Six walks in and around Auckland's historic sites

A comprehensive guide to six of Auckland’s best historical walks including Stokes Point Path, North Head Path, the original shoreline walk, Rangitoto Ships’ Graveyard, Three Kings Heritage Trail and Ōtuataua Stonefields Walk.

Matakawau park planned when pines go

When a pine plantation at Matakawau is harvested, Franklin Local Board wants park plans ready to go.