Sports / Leisure

The best new Auckland cycleways to discover

Cycling is one of the best ways to see Auckland up close, and these three new cycleways give riders the perfect opportunity to explore.

Why Auckland is best discovered by bike

From the Northwestern Cycleway to the Wattle Downs Path, Auckland’s stunning harbour views and elegant promenades are best experienced on two wheels.

'Wonderful facility' Henderson Hockey Pavillion opens

From disappointment to delight: Community diving benefits from COVID-19 cancellations

Auckland diving has been given a boost following the decision to fund the purchase of specialist diving training equipment at WestWave dive pool.

Pukekohe park upgrade on schedule

Work at Bledisloe Park, home to cricket and football in Pukekohe, is progressing, with drainage and irrigation installed, and sand carpeting and turf installation taking place.

Applications open for sport and recreation initiatives

Applications are now open for Auckland Council’s Regional Sport and Recreation Programme Grant. Any sporting or recreation organisation that is interested and eligible has until Friday, 4 March 2022 to apply.

Get Out & About and have fun this summer

Move over Olympic gold medallist Lisa Carrington, there’s a new bunch of kayakers in town thanks to Auckland Council’s Out & About programme.

Waitemata Table Tennis Association Stadium opens thanks to council funding

Backing from Auckland Council has played a vital role in the extensive refurbishment of the Waitemata Table Tennis Club Stadium, providing $830,000 to help the $1.9million project.