Parks / Outdoors

News126 Results

Environment 20 Nov 2025

Hūnua pest control programme complete

Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges reopens to the public.

Parks / Outdoors 19 Nov 2025

Albert-Eden Sustainable Garden Trail 2025

Albert-Eden residents are invited to explore a network of edible, resilient and inspiring gardens when the Albert-Eden Sustainable Garden Trail returns from 22–23 November 2025.  

Parks / Outdoors 19 Nov 2025

Celebrating 50 years of Coastal Beauty at Āwhitu Regional Park

For five decades, Āwhitu Regional Park has been more than just a park, it’s been the heart of a community and a coastal haven for Aucklanders.

Parks / Outdoors 17 Nov 2025

Community takes to pickleball

When Medlands halfcourt was refreshed to include pickleball markings, the Aotea community jumped at the opportunity to play a new sport.

Parks / Outdoors 12 Nov 2025

Summer BBQ guide to waste-free fun

Summer’s heating up and so are the grills! But before you fire up the BBQ, here are some tips for keeping your outdoor event low on waste and high on fun.

Sports / Leisure 12 Nov 2025

Free ways to get fit

Unleash your potential: the ultimate guide to free fitness across Auckland.

Please be aware that due to fire damage, Fairy Falls Tracks is currently closed.
Council news 7 Nov 2025

Auckland Regional Parks track update

This update outlines significant progress made since April 2025 to renew and reopen tracks damaged during the severe weather events of 2023.

Arts 6 Nov 2025

Artist in Residence 2025: Parked up with a purpose

For the last 17 years, Auckland Council’s Artist in Residence programme has offered a unique invitation to selected artists: to live within and be creatively inspired by the beautiful natural spaces that are our regional parks.

Events51 Results

07 Dec 2025

Carols at the Kings

 Enjoy a free, family-friendly evening of Christmas carols

07 Dec 2025

FREE Wild Streets Festival of Play

Bring along a picnic and make a day of it.

07 Dec 2025

Oro Ōrākei Sound Walk

Enjoy an experiential sound walk featuring live performers and sound installations along the Orak...

07 Dec 2025

Weeding Bee

Join us for weeding of pest plants and staking new plantings along the Waiarohia Stream and prote...

06 Dec 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Te Henga Weed Bin Weekend

Get rid of invasive weeds at your local community weed bin.

05 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025

Christmas Lights 2025

This December, MOTAT shines bright once again as our museum grounds, heritage buildings and trams...

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail

The Climate Action Trail at Auckland’s Botanic Gardens is the perfect adventure!

09 Dec 2025

Rooseville Reserve - Ranger Guided Walk

Learn about the native flora and fauna and of the forest habitat as well as the unique geological...