We have a bold vision: to create the world's most liveable city and deliver Aucklanders great value for money. It is a vision that unites us and drives our 9,500 employees to deliver world-class services and experiences every day for our 1.5 million customers. We look after over 101,000 hectares of public open spaces, 59 libraries and represent over 1.5 million Aucklanders, from Wellsford in the north to Franklin in the south. We keep the region ticking and are tasked with future proofing Auckland for generations to come. Together, we can create an Auckland where living standards are better than they are today; an Auckland where young people have a future, and where our Tangata Whenua thrive; an Auckland shaped by design, not default; a city filled with wonderful places to gather, work, play, learn, love, laugh and celebrate; a place that inspires, and other cities aspire to be. At Auckland Council our role is to make the region we love even better. To unleash the potential of the world's most beautiful city and create the world's most liveable city. And at the same time, deliver Aucklanders great value for money. Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai. By many, by thousands, the work will be accomplished.
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We went to Shakespear in the weekend and because we went in a big group its really good to book a site a couple of weeks of planning to go, so its a peace of mind for you & your group. A lot of trees which was great for shade and where we were at was very close to the water, so that was good to keep an eye out for the kids.
Just 50km north of Auckland's CBD lies this gorgeous, pest-free regional park that has not one but THREE fantastic swimming beaches, meaning it's well worth a summer day trip from the city. Te Haruhi Bay is a sandy strip of coastline that melts slowly into gentle, sedate waters while the better-known Army Bay is at the park entrance. Lesser known Okoromai Bay is a tidal beach, which is more ideal for hunting and gathering cockles than for swimming. Incredibly popular during public holidays, it pays to arrive at Shakespear Regional Park early if you want to secure the family a top beach spot. However, if you just want to fang up in the car for a satisfying swim then you can't go past this park as one of the best swimming spots in the greater Auckland region.