Take care around electric trains
Electric trains are faster and quieter, which is great for commuters. But you could be putting yourself at risk at crossings and train stations if you're not being careful and keeping watch.
Fish return to Great Barrier waterway after 30 years
About 19km of isolated stream habitat on Aotea Great Barrier Island is accessible to native fish for the first time in three decades, thanks to local residents and public agencies.
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Help shape the future of your local area
Auckland Council’s 21 local boards want feedback on their draft local board Plans 2017, which help guide decisions on local activities and projects.
Solution for New Lynn's culvert on its way
A plan to replace New Lynn's Rewarewa Creek culvert, under Great North Road, has been agreed.
Gen Z: This week is all about you
Hey Generation Z, great news! Youth Week is from 26 May to 4 June, and it's all about celebrating you and the contributions you make to this great country of ours.
Budget 2017: Auckland highlights
On 25 May the government set out its 2017/18 Budget. Here are the key announcements relating to Auckland Council’s priorities for the region.
New bylaw for indoor domestic fires
The Air Quality Bylaw for Indoor Domestic Fires takes effect from 1 June 2017 .
Free Family Day – InMotion Matariki
27 May
Everyone's welcome to an awesome and illuminating free child-friendly day.
Doc Edge Festival 2017
24 May - 05 Jun
Featuring over 50 of the latest and award-winning documentary films from New Zealand and around the world.
Open Streets Manukau a huge success
More than 1000 people enjoyed car-free spaces and entertainment at the first Open Streets Manukau event.
Thanks Auckland! Annual Budget submissions break record
People were eager to have their say in year's Annual Budget consultation, with submission numbers increasing by more than 140 per cent.
Sunlight – Ihi Kōmaru
27 May - 15 Oct
A new exhibition at MOTAT allows visitors to get hands-on with Earth’s star.
Papakura Children's Forest Planting Day
10 Jun
Register by 31 May to plant a tree to commemorate the birth of a child living in the Papakura area in the past year.
Buses to replace some trains at Queen's Birthday weekend
To allow for important improvements and maintenance work on the rail network, replacement rail buses will be running instead of trains in some places from 3 to 5 June.
Auckland wins at museum awards
Stardome Observatory and Auckland War Memorial Museum were winners at the ServiceIQ 2017 New Zealand Museum Awards.
Auckland Africa Day 2017
27 May
Food stalls, African business stalls, information stalls, performances and children's activities throughout the day.
WATCH: Manhattan to Manukau
Watch the Auckland Conversations event Manhattan to Manukau - Lessons form New York.