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Sports / Leisure 17 Nov 2016

LPGA tournament to boost Auckland's visitor economy

Auckland is set to host the LPGA-sanctioned McKayson New Zealand Open next year, showcasing the city to its three main visitor markets, China, the USA and Australia.

Parks / Outdoors 9 Nov 2016

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.

Cycling 8 Nov 2016

1.7 million reasons to cycle in Auckland

For the year of September 2015 to August 2016, 1.66 million cycle trips were recorded across 14 monitored sites in Auckland, an increase of 8.8 per cent on the previous 12 months.

Sports / Leisure 8 Nov 2016

Western Park in fine form for summer

Developments to Western Park are almost complete, and inner-city residents and visitors will be able to enjoy the upgraded park in time for summer.

Cycling 7 Nov 2016

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.

Community 7 Nov 2016

Remembering Jonah

It was a sad and proud day for Auckland as a crowd of 10,000 publicly celebrated Jonah Lomu's life at Eden Park.

Kids / Family 3 Nov 2016

YMCA celebrates 20 years at Mt Albert centre

The YMCA is celebrating 20 years of running the council-owned Mt Albert Community and Leisure Centre.

Cycling 1 Nov 2016

New pedestrian and cycle bridge for Matakana

The Matakana Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge is now complete. The 52m bridge on Leigh Road provides safe and convenient access to the Matakana Village area.