Parks / Outdoors

New era for Auckland Council maintenance

Aucklanders can expect better maintenance of their local parks, buildings and open spaces from 1 July, thanks to a move that will also save money.

New hope for kōkopu, Auckland's native whitebait

Find out how the council is helping these little creatures across the region.

War on weeds in Howick

Choreographer wins parks residency

Chloe Loftus has been selected as the 2017 Auckland Council Artist in Residence – the first choreographer to have been chosen for the residency, which is now in its 10th year.

Auckland Council disappointed in George in the Park behaviour

The council is extremely disappointed to see and hear about the poor behaviour from a number of the attendees at George in the Park, says Events Manager David Burt.

Auckland Council parks among best in the world

Auckland Council has received 11 prestigious Green Flag Awards, which recognise excellence in park management in terms of community involvement, public safety, maintenance and sustainability.

Playground review: New and improved Western Park

This Freemans Bay hot spot is perfect for kids of all ages, from toddlers to mid-teens.

Monte Cecilia School costs released

In this update, the council confirms the cost paid for approximately 20 properties which have been progressively acquired for the expansion of Monte Cecilia Park.