News

3 Dec 2020

Kauri dieback battle continues over summer

Most visitors have been well behaved over the summer, helping to protect our region's kauri trees.

3 Dec 2020

Award-winning Rainbow Machine brings ray of sunshine to Silo Park

Rainbow Machine has returned to Silo Park this summer, bringing wonder, curiosity and playfulness to the waterfront.

Community 3 Dec 2020

South Auckland leisure centres helping kids eat healthily

Children attending OSCAR or Kauri Kids Early Childhood Education programmes at a Papatoetoe leisure centre have seen their morning and afternoon meals transform over the past 12 months into healthier options like fruit platters and pita pockets.

3 Dec 2020

Thousands of kids learning life saving skills

Over 12,000 kids have been involved in Surf Life Saving's Beach Education programme this summer.

3 Dec 2020

Seashore safari, disc golf and camping

Join The Hits Radio at Omana Regional Park in Maraetai 5-6 March for a sea shore safari, mini disc golf tournament and more.

3 Dec 2020

Are you a glamper, a camper or a tramper?

Here are just some of the most common breeds of campers to be found at the Big Camp Out 5-6 March.

3 Dec 2020

Our favourite Auckland parks

What better way to spend the long weekend than with friends and family at the park.

3 Dec 2020

Spotlight on our local board neighbourhoods - Upper Harbour

Beautiful parks and reserves, picturesque beaches, an air force base and multiple recreational facilities are only some of the many things that make Upper Harbour such a wonderfully diverse area.

3 Dec 2020

The heat is on at Auckland Council facilities

Fine weather has seen big crowds at parks and beaches.

3 Dec 2020

Spotlight on our local board neighbourhoods - Waiheke

Waiheke is a haven of pristine beaches and bays each so different, they almost have a personality of their own.

Cycling 3 Dec 2020

Aucklanders flock to new magenta pathway into the city

Thousands of Aucklanders try out the new Nelson Street cycleway, Te Ara I Whiti, which translates as the Lightpath.

3 Dec 2020

Hotspot to cool off this summer opens

It’s official, the new splash pad at Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre in Pakuranga is open!

Policies / Regulations 3 Dec 2020

Council launches freedom camping pilot

A two-month pilot could see freedom camping visitors leave overcrowded hot spots and spread out over 27 locations across Auckland.

3 Dec 2020

Larger lifejackets save lives

Water safety experts and suppliers want people to know that larger lifejackets are available and everyone has a right to be safe.

Community 3 Dec 2020

Mermaid tail a fish out of water

Mermaid tails not suitable in public pools

3 Dec 2020

Auckland firefighters fly to Victoria

Auckland rural firefighters have been called to Australia to battle out-of-control bush fires.