Parks / Outdoors

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Kids / Family 1 Oct 2025

Upper Harbour’s best kept walking secrets

Trade the urban hustle for tranquil forest walks just minutes from home.

Community 1 Oct 2025

Six new community spots to check out in Hibiscus and Bays

From climbing towers and nature trails to forest paths and cosy reading corners, there’s something new waiting for you in Hibiscus and Bays.

Kids / Family 1 Oct 2025

Stay AND Play – things to do at and around Auckland Council Holiday Parks

Make the most of school holidays and book a spot where you can stay AND play, at any one of Auckland Council's three holiday parks. 

Parks / Outdoors 30 Sep 2025

Building better for Ōrākei parks and leisure

Ōrākei Local Board is investing in parks, playgrounds and wildlife habitats that make local life even better.

Parks / Outdoors 30 Sep 2025

New and improved – building better in Waitematā

From paths to pools, see how Waitematā Local Board is investing in better neighbourhoods.

Kids / Family 26 Sep 2025

New play spaces coming to Huapai Triangle

Kumeū-Huapai families are set to enjoy exciting new park upgrades with major improvements coming.

Sports / Leisure 26 Sep 2025

New sports fields for Ōrākei

Capacity for community football and cricket is set to grow in Auckland, thanks to an allocation of $2.5 million from Auckland Council’s Fix and Finish fund to the Ōrākei Local Board.

Council news 23 Sep 2025

Auckland Council ranger uniforms find new life supporting conservation in Fiji

Auckland Council has extended its commitment to environmental stewardship beyond New Zealand’s shores, donating surplus regional parks ranger uniforms to support conservation efforts in Fiji.

Events50 Results

17 Dec 2025

Walking with Dinosaurs

We’ll take you on a guided walk to share the secrets and stories of these botanical giant trees.

17 Dec 2025 - 21 Jan 2026

Street Games Design in the Silos

Join us for a FREE game design and playtesting workshop inside Silo 6 down in the Wynyard Quarter.

08 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Mornings by the Stream in Glen Eden

This is a great way to make community connections while enjoying our hidden natural gems.

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail

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

18 Dec 2025

Santa Community sing-a-long

Join Santa and his Helensville Library elves in a community sing-a-long. 

19 Dec 2025 - 14 Feb 2026

Yoga on the lawn

Come join us for an hour of gentle yoga flow, designed to help you feel calm, grounded, and recon...

05 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025

Christmas Lights 2025

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

20 Dec 2025

Crafty Christmas - Upcycled City Edition

Bring your own upcycled materials or use our stash of crafty goodies to craft your own addition t...