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Cycling 29 Jul 2016

10,000 trips on Quay Street cycleway in less than three weeks

Where is everyone? Quay Street, it seems: more than 10,000 cycle trips have been made on the Quay Street cycleway since it opened almost three weeks ago.

Sports / Leisure 28 Jul 2016

Sugary drinks dropped from leisure centres

Auckland Council is dropping sugar-sweetened drinks from vending machines at its leisure centres.

Sports / Leisure 26 Jul 2016

Smarter investment in sport

A more strategic approach to sports facilities is under the microscope at Auckland Council.

Sports / Leisure 26 Jul 2016

Help for Korean leisure customers

Sunju Park’s smiling face is often the first thing people see when they walk into Auckland Council’s Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre.

Cycling 18 Jul 2016

Watch: Quay Street cycleway opens

Another link in Auckland's rapidly developing cycle network opened on 8 July.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Safety precautions help save fisherman

Proper safety precautions and a swift response from emergency services helped save a fisherman who was swept off the rocks at Piha on Saturday.

Sports / Leisure 20 Jun 2016

Bonus Books help get Aucklanders active

Getting active just got a whole lot easier thanks to Auckland Council Pools and Leisure’s Bonus Book.

Sports / Leisure 3 Jun 2016

How long do you really need to exercise for?

This month Auckland Council Pools and Leisure launched ‘Let’s make it fit’ – a programme which encourages time-poor people to exercise through individually tailored 30 minutes sessions that fit in with their schedules.

Events22 Results

30 May 2023 - 12 Dec 2023

Ponsonby Playgroup

Join the playgroup led by the Coordinator, Genevieve, who creates different fun activities for the children every week.

18 Apr 2023 - 25 Jun 2024

Whānau Friendly Exercise Class

The high-energy classes will make you fit and feel great.

14 Jun 2023 - 28 Jun 2023

Free E-Bike Maintenance Course

Learn the parts of your bike and how to do a maintenance check, fix a puncture, and more.

17 May 2023 - 28 Jun 2023

Wriggle & Rhyme - Ponsonby

Babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers are all welcome.

18 Feb 2023 - 17 Jun 2023

Healthy Body, Mind and Spirit - Living Tai Chi

Come and experience the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi for relaxation, balance and well-being.

10 May 2023 - 30 Jun 2023

Chess Club for Kids at Pakuranga Library

Come and meet other young chess enthusiasts.

21 Jun 2023 - 22 Jun 2023

Dr Chris Benton's 'The Night Sky: What You Need to Know'

Chris Benton talks about what you can see and how you know what those objects are. We look forward to seeing you all there and learning the answers to those and other questions....

24 Jun 2023

Māori Performing Arts Open Day

Learn about Te Kura Maninirau, meet the kaiako, see what the classes will be like and enrol for term 3.