Parks / Outdoors

Explore the night sky at Arataki Visitor Centre

Arataki Visitor Centre near Titirangi is the gateway to Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, and the perfect place to do some stargazing.

West Auckland reserve wins World Architecture Festival award

Kopupaka Reserve in Westgate has been awarded Landscape of the Year Winner 2016. Designed by Isthmus Group, Kopupaka Reserve is situated in the emerging Westgate metropolitan centre in the Henderson-Massey Local Board area.

Nixon Park upgrade on track

The upgrade to Kingsland’s Nixon Park is on schedule, and residents are expected to be able to use the new park in February 2017.

City block set to turn into bee refuge

This could bee the start of something great.

Mt Roskill community celebrates start of exciting development

St Mary's Avondale gets Bikes in Schools

The school will soon have a Bikes in Schools bike track, thanks in part to a regional sport and recreation grant from Auckland Council.

Miniature worlds created out west

2016 Auckland Council Regional Parks Artist in Residence Kate Parker will explore sculpture and storytelling near Anawhata in the Waitakere Ranges.

Playground review: Take a detour for fun on the beachfront

Stunning views and a seaside spot add to some exciting play equipment at Little Shoal Bay.