Meet the weaving wāhine
Meet Kerry Gillbanks, Auckland Council's harakeke collection curator.
QuizAKL! How well do you know the Māori names for these birds?
Test your te reo knowledge with this quick-fire quiz!
Top stories
The road to zero
AT Chief Executive Shane Ellison explains why AT is committed to improving road safety in our region.
The fight to save our forests
Native trees are under threat from harmful pathogens. Find out what you can do to help.
Restoration angels of Albert-Eden
Committed volunteers are working tirelessly to restore urban streams in Albert-Eden.
WIN TICKETS: The Dire Straits Experience
27 Sep
The world’s greatest Dire Straits show offers an incredible catalogue of hit songs.
Auckland secures $45m worth of business events
Auckland Convention Bureau (ACB) has won an impressive $45 million worth of business events in 2017/2018.
Wellsford Skate Park now open
Hundreds turned out on Friday to celebrate the opening of the new skate park and play zones at Wellsford.
Conservation Week Lunchtime Talks
17 Sep - 21 Sep
Come into the Ellen Melville Kauri Lounge during Conservation Week for free lunchtime talks.
Wednesday with Mother Mary Cecilia Maher
Learn about the life of the woman who founded the first order of religious women in New Zealand.
Discover events near you at Auckland Heritage Festival 2018
Celebrate the people and cultures that make up our city with events in every region.
Latin America and Spain Film Festival
13 Sep - 21 Sep
Contemporary cinematographic productions from Latin America and Spain.
Meet the app that makes reducing construction waste easy
WMIF recipient CivilShare is making a dent in construction waste going to landfill.
Tuesday with Marianne Smith-Caughey
Discover the story of one of NZ's great businesswomen and philanthropists Marianne Smith-Caughey.
Make sure these 10 items go in your recycling bin every time
Take the test and find out what items should always go in your recycling bin.
Half Moon Bay pontoon repairs underway
Repairs are underway on pontoons and piles severely damaged in a storm in January.
Rodney waste transfer stations remain open
Extended leases mean two waste sites in Rodney will continue to operate until the end of June 2019.
Eco-neighborhoods of Albert-Eden show the way
Committed locals are propelling the community towards sustainable living by forming Eco-neighbourhoods.
Former PM visits Ellen Melville Centre
Helen Clark was guest of honour at a celebration held in a room recently named in her honour.
Monday with Ellen Melville
Every day for Suffrage Week, we're exploring the life of one of NZ's great women. First up on Monday – Ellen Melville.
Walking – One Sense at a Time: Sight Walk
18 Sep - 22 Sep
Join our guided city walk as we examine the spaces we live in on a sight tour of Auckland.
Council acknowledges passing of Assid Corban
Council acknowledges the passing of Assid Corban – a stalwart in local government and a champion for west Auckland.
New Zealand Opera Presents La Bohème
19 Sep - 23 Sep
Puccini’s glorious masterpiece of youth, passionate love and heartbreak.