3rd November 2023 Parks / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council is seeking feedback on how Wānaka’s reserve spaces could be improved.
6th July 2023 Culture / ParksWellington’s public spaces and parks will be more inclusive, integrated, regenerative and better reindigenise and reflect mātauranga Māori under changes to the city’s plans
3rd May 2023 Auckland Council / ParksWarning signs across Auckland’s Hunua Ranges Regional Park have been taken down following the completion of a successful pest control operation.
21st March 2023 Attractions / ParksNew Plymouth’s 85-year-old Poet’s Bridge at Pukekura Park is receiving a makeover to prepare it for the next generation of visitors.
14th March 2023 ParksRegional parks around Hawke’s Bay remain closed as safety and access restrictions remain in place from the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle in February.
10th March 2023 Cycling / ParksWaitekohekohe Recreational Park has opened in Katikati, featuring five trails for mountain bikers and others for walkers and horse riders.
15th February 2023 Awards / ParksThe Green Flag Award recognises and rewards parks and green spaces providing high-quality and innovative recreational experiences for communities.
29th November 2022 Awards / ParksThe best and brightest achievements in the recreation sector around the country have been recognised in Nelson at the 2022 Recreation Awards.
13th October 2022 Cycling / ParksMarlborough District Council is seeking public feedback on a proposed mountain biking skills area and tracks in the Wither Hills Farm Park.
27th June 2022 Awards / ParksThe New Zealand Parks Awards have named the best of the country’s recreational spots in Bay of Plenty, Taupō and Upper Hutt.
23rd March 2022 Environment / ParksBecoming a National Park City could creating “immense” benefits to identity, regional pride, tourism and business.
1st March 2022 Awards / ParksThe TECT All Terrain Park in the Bay of Plenty has been named one of the Green Flag Award top ten parks in the world.
25th August 2021 Cycling / ParksWither Hills Farm Park in Blenheim is open for walking at Covid-19 alert level 4 but the mountain bike park is closed.
19th November 2020 ParksHorowhenua District Council will take over the expiring lease for the Levin Adventure Park to safeguard the park’s immediate future.
21st August 2020 ParksThe Greater Wellington Regional Council is seeking public feedback on the future of its regional parks network.
24th March 2020 Covid-19 / ParksGreater Wellington Regional Council is closing all regional park campgrounds and facilities.
20th July 2018 Infrastructure / ParksHawke’s Bay has officially opened new facilities at one of its most well-known visitor attractions, Te Mata Park.
14th March 2018 Magical Park app / ParksLocal parks are in for a magical makeover thanks to a virtual reality app launched in collaboration with national Parks Week.
