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27 Feb 2026 13:33
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  •   Home > News > National > Auckland

    Auckland Council has closed all community facilities -- effective immediately

    Auckland Council has closed all community facilities -- effective immediately


    This includes park benches, playgrounds, basketball courts, libraries, pools and leisure centres, service centres, visitor centres, community venues, and council-owned early childhood education centres.

    Supermarkets, pharmacies and petrol stations will be allowed to remain open under Alert Level Three.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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