Parks / Outdoors

News134 Results

Community 11 Sep 2025

New play spaces for Upper Harbour families

Families can now enjoy four neighbourhood playgrounds after major upgrades have made it easier to get outside and play.

Parks / Outdoors 9 Sep 2025

Fresh air and fresh tracks: Explore West Auckland’s natural beauty on foot

From coastal clifftops to lush native forest, bustling town centres to peaceful riverside paths, West Auckland offers some of the most varied and rewarding walks in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Parks / Outdoors 29 Aug 2025

Spring into action: Refresh, reconnect and get ready for the season ahead

The arrival of spring isn’t just a change in temperatures, it’s a call to action for Aucklanders to embrace the season, refresh their homes and their spirits, and prepare for whatever nature throws our way.    

Council news 27 Aug 2025

Ongoing opportunity to trade at Muriwai

Auckland Council once again invites mobile food vendors to apply for the opportunity this summer, and the next, to cater for thousands of visitors to the renowned west coast destination of Muriwai Regional Park.

Kids / Family 19 Aug 2025

New swings, slides and spaces to play in Hibiscus and Bays

Over the past eight months, five new playgrounds have opened across the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.

Council news 14 Aug 2025

Council progresses Deed of Acknowledgement for Waitākere Ranges

Auckland Council’s Policy and Planning Committee has today made a key decision to support the proposed Deed of Acknowledgement for the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area, and to establish a Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Forum.

Parks / Outdoors 11 Aug 2025

Giving our wetlands a watery hug

Drive along any Auckland motorway and eventually you’ll see tidal areas with shelly banks and pūkeko.

Council news 6 Aug 2025

Kaitiakitanga and community at the heart of Deed of Acknowledgement

More than 2,200 people and organisations have shared their views on a proposed Deed of Acknowledgement for the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area (WRHA).

Events47 Results

01 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Aotearoa Bike Challenge 2026

The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is a free, month-long celebration of biking.

06 Feb 2026

Forest bathing

Slow down and step away from the noise of daily life with this nourishing Forest Bathing experience.

10 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2026

Eskdale Regeneration Champions

Come and join us for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to nurture and protect o...

12 Feb 2026

Extreme drought resistance of grass - Public Talk

Come along for a public presentation from researchers at the University of Auckland about the bio...

13 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2026

Takapuna Beach Cup 2026

The Takapuna Beach Cup is a three-day Aotearoa Waka Ama event that attracts paddlers from across...

13 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2026

Vector Lights for Auckland Pride

Vector Lights is celebrating the Auckland Pride Festival with a dynamic light and sound show on t...

13 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2026

Vector Lights for Auckland Pride 2026

Vector Lights illuminates the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge, celebrating queer narratives and co...

14 Feb 2026

Waipapa Regeneration Day

Join us in regenerating the native bush along the Waipapa Stream, a beloved piece of local history.