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Parks / Outdoors 5 Feb 2025

Explore the best summer spots at Auckland Regional Parks

With a whopping 45,000 hectares, Auckland’s 28 regional parks have plenty on offer.

Parks / Outdoors 11 Dec 2024

New Māori name in Glen Eden park links astrology and whenua

Te Kakau, formerly known as Sunvue Park, was named by local iwi Te Kawerau ā Maki as the sole name for the park.

Parks / Outdoors 6 Dec 2024

Four lesser-known Auckland parks to explore

With more than 4000 parks in Auckland, there are outdoor areas in every corner of the region ready to be explored.

Parks / Outdoors 5 Dec 2024

Barbecue hot spots for outdoor celebrations in Auckland

Tāmaki Makaurau is packed with perfect picnic locations and sizzling barbecue spots – whether you’re enjoying a long summer lunch, an outdoor dinner or beachside breakfast.

Parks / Outdoors 4 Dec 2024

Explore these epic filming locations in Auckland

Auckland is a go-to filming location for many top directors.

Parks / Outdoors 2 Dec 2024

10 cool things to do in our regional parks

There are always more new and surprising things to do in Auckland’s regional parks. If you’re looking for something different to do, try one of these cool experiences.

Council news 27 Nov 2024

Eight Auckland parks get global recognition with Green Flag awards

Auckland Council is celebrating yet another year of achieving world-class park management standards, as eight parks close to 9000 hectares across Tāmaki Makaurau receive the prestigious Green Flag Award.

Parks / Outdoors 21 Nov 2024

Discover the holiday in Whangateau Holiday Park

With the warmer season upon us, how about planning a little holiday escape prior to the summer break?

Events45 Results

07 Jan 2026 - 22 Jan 2026

Glen Eden Library Summer School Holiday Programme

Keep your tamariki reading, exploring and creating all summer long with Raumati Reads, your passp...

11 Jan 2026

Elvis in the Park

Bring your chair, suntan lotion, water, hat and whatever else you need to be comfortable.

12 Jan 2026 - 14 Sep 2026

Travelling Pump Track

Bring your bikes, scooters and skateboards and get ready to zoom around the new modular pump track!

13 Jan 2026

Create a Corn Husk Doll at the Botanic Gardens

In this activity, kids will learn how to make their very own traditional corn husk dolls—just lik...

14 Jan 2026

Take a walk on the grassy side

We will share some tips and tricks to learning to identify grasses, which can be tricky, so bring...

14 Jan 2026 - 20 Jan 2026

Summer Holidays with Titirangi Library

A summer of fun is waiting, drop in, get creative, and make something awesome.

17 Jan 2026

Silent disco kids adventures

Families can join together, or children can set off on their own themed adventure through the Auc...

22 Jan 2026

Kids Craft Activity: Collage Making

The workshop encourages imagination, experimentation, and a playful connection with nature.