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19 Feb 2026 13:52
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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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     17 Feb: Second-placed Auckland FC look to close the gap on leaders Newcastle tonight in the A-League
     17 Feb: A significant amount of silver and gold's been stolen from a West Auckland home
     17 Feb: Police have uncovered a cache of drugs, after pulling over a suspicious vehicle on Auckland's Hibiscus Coast
     17 Feb: A person's died in hospital following critical injuries obtained in a two vehicle crash in West Auckland late last night
     16 Feb: A 43-year-old man has appeared in court charged with firearms offences - as a Police hunt continues for those responsible for a shooting in Onehunga a month ago
     Top Stories

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    Fonterra shareholders have overwhelmingly voted to get the proceeds of the sale of Mainland brands like Anchor and Mainland More...



     Today's News

    Cricket:
    White Ferns batter Lauren Down has called time on her 15-year cricket career 13:47

    Business:
    Fonterra shareholders have overwhelmingly voted to get the proceeds of the sale of Mainland brands like Anchor and Mainland 13:27

    National:
    A few weeks of X’s algorithm can make you more right-wing – and it doesn’t wear off quickly 13:07

    Cycling:
    Paris Olympics silver medallist Nicole Shields has announced her retirement from cycling 13:07

    Entertainment:
    Jane Seymour felt privileged to work with Robert Duvall 12:57

    Living & Travel:
    Winter Olympics 2026: Dog invades cross-country skiing, Americans get engaged as Ally Hickman feels the pain — day 12 quick hits 12:47

    Rugby League:
    Kiwi league halfback Jahrome Hughes hopes mercenaries don't take advantage of State of Origin's new eligibility rules 12:47

    General:
    Danielle Scott wins silver medal in women's aerials event at 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 12:47

    Entertainment:
    Logan Paul has sold a Pokemon trading card for $16.5 million 12:27

    Soccer:
    Premier League leaders Arsenal have had a wretched time away against bottom-placed Wolves 12:27


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