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Housing 6 Mar 2017

Puketāpapa advocates to retain Liston Village

Hillsborough's Liston Village, home to 25 retirement units, should stay, Puketāpapa Local Board says.

Kids / Family 2 Mar 2017

7 of the best: Auckland playgrounds

With more sunny months ahead, we take a look at some of the top spots to stop and play for an hour . . . or two.

14-24 year olds 28 Feb 2017

Playground review: Te Rangi Hiroa

Challenge yourself on the obstacle course or practice your basketball skills at this must-see park in Ranui.

Environment 24 Feb 2017

Western Springs a pocket of calm for city-dwellers

Western Springs is much loved by Aucklanders and visitors for its beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife, says Waitematā and Gulf Ward Councillor Mike Lee.

Parks / Outdoors 24 Feb 2017

Meet student park ranger Ellice

Ellice is in her final year studying for a Bachelor of Science, majoring in conservation and environmental science. She is one of the Auckland Council 2016/2017 student park rangers and says the highlight of her summer has been gecko monitoring.

Parks / Outdoors 23 Feb 2017

South Auckland is home to New Zealand’s best neighbourhood

Randwick Park in Manurewa is New Zealand’s Mitre10 Community of the Year.

Environment 22 Feb 2017

Kauri dieback ambassadors spreading the word

A team of ambassadors will be out in force in the Waitākeres this summer raising awareness about kauri dieback and teaching people how to stop it.

Community 21 Feb 2017

Sandringham has a new playground

Sandringham residents have a playground and reserve they can be proud of thanks to the collaboration between Auckland Council and a local community collective.