Parks / Outdoors

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14-24 year olds 7 Feb 2017

Playground review: Parrs Park

Parrs Park playground is an orchard-themed playground best known for its tall tower, two awesome slides and array of climbing activities.

Parks / Outdoors 31 Jan 2017

Council takes cemetery issues seriously

Auckland Cemeteries has unreservedly apologised to a family following the concurrent booking of two burial ceremonies at Papakura South Cemetery.

Environment 31 Jan 2017

Ngā kiwi o Kohukohunui – Returning kiwi to the Hunua Ranges

An intensive pest-control operation in the Hunua Ranges in 2015 has paid off, allowing kiwi to be reintroduced to the forest.

14-24 year olds 31 Jan 2017

Playground review: Award-winning Olympic Park

Olympic Park is a state-of-the-art playground that has been awarded the Outstanding Park Award by the New Zealand Recreation Association.

Community 31 Jan 2017

Making play accessible for all

Improving local playgrounds is a priority for Waitematā Local Board.

Sports / Leisure 31 Jan 2017

Playground review: Grey Lynn Park

The new and improved Grey Lynn Park playground is the perfect place for the kids to stretch their legs and burn off some energy.

Cycling 31 Jan 2017

Opinion: Dr Peter Haynes' vision for Chamberlain Park

Albert-Eden Local Board Chair Peter Haynes explains why re-purposing Chamberlain Park to a nine-hole course will cater for golfers and the wider community.

Heritage 31 Jan 2017

Fancy a fright this Friday the 13th?

So, have you heard the story about the Newton Ghost?

Events36 Results

16 Jun 2024 - 23 Jun 2024

Mutukāroa / Hamlins Hill Regional Park Planting Day

Join rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks.

23 Jun 2024

Matariki Planting Day

Join us as we plant trees at at Tawa Esplanade and afterward stay to share some kai.

07 Jul 2024

Omana Regional Park Planting Day

Join Rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks.

14 Jul 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Waitawa Regional Park Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.