Pest Free Auckland
Getting around Tāmaki Makaurau is risky for our native birds. The good news is you and your whānau only need to do one simple thing to make your backyard a haven and not a hunting ground.
May-June OurAuckland magazine out now
The May-June issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online, delivered to homes across the region and available at transport hubs across Auckland.
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Auckland Council’s Matariki tree planting days return for 2021
Matariki is on the way and to celebrate, Auckland Council is once again hosting free community planting days over winter.
Auckland Council cracks down on big pile of scrap
A company found to have been dumping a huge pile of scrap metal in South Auckland without a resource consent has been ordered by Auckland Council to clean up its act.
Downtown shines as a uniquely Tāmaki Makaurau design
Together, Auckland Council, Auckland Transport and Mana whenua have reimagined downtown.
Auckland Writers Festival
11 May - 16 May
Six days of discussion, conversation, reading, debate, performance, schools, family and free events.
Better transport links urged
Franklin Local Board backs Auckland Transport's Regional Land Transport Plan but wants more done to help connect rural communities and the east of the district.
Success for Rodney trial bus services
Two Rodney Local Board trial bus services are meeting patronage targets, so this week Auckland Transport has confirmed that it will fund these from May next year.
The Walters Prize
15 May - 05 Sep
An opportunity for all New Zealanders to discover the pulse of contemporary art in the country today.
Final farewell to Atiu Creek family
Auckland Council pays tribute to Jackie Chatelanat.
Board concerned growth at Drury will impact on Papakura
Papakura Local Board has made wide-ranging submissions into applications for plan changes around development in the Drury area.
Waiheke Wine and Food Festival
14 May - 16 May
Experience the very best of what Waiheke Island is loved for – wine, food, live music and art.
Franklin Local Board gets behind budget
The more focused infrastructure investment approach in Auckland Council’s 10-Year Recovery Budget has been welcomed by Franklin Local Board.
Auckland Council appoints new partner to produce OurAuckland magazine
Specialist content marketing agency Storyation has been appointed by Auckland Council after a competitive pitch.
Blindness
11 May - 16 May
A socially distanced sound installation and immersive theatre experience direct from the UK.
CRL station taking shape below Auckland streets
Construction of New Zealand’s deepest railway station is celebrating a significant milestone with the project pouring the last concrete to complete the first underground floor.
Expansive new recreation space for Kaipātiki Reserve, Parakai
The restoration of Kaipātiki Reserve (formerly Parakai Recreation Reserve) is taking another step forward with plans to create an expansive new play space and community recreation area.
NZ International Comedy Festival
30 Apr - 23 May
A great line-up of laughs from the best Kiwi comedians.
Auckland Council hosts kauri dieback monitoring webinar
To find out more about our 2021 kauri dieback monitoring programme, please join our webinar on Thursday 20 May.
Wider scope for Franklin waterway fund
Franklin Local Board's Waterway Fund has been extended so more Franklin landowners can access funding.
Urban Walking Festival
22 Apr - 16 May
More than 30 free walks hosted by city-loving guides and local residents.
Service improvements help with rising consents
With building consent numbers at an all-time high, Auckland Council is looking to new online tools and services to help manage increases in service demands and maintain its record-breaking building consent activity.
Papakura savings put to use
Drury Hall upgrade work will be funded from savings realised in other Papakura Local Board projects.
Cheap & Cheerful Eats
01 May - 31 May
Heart of the City cafes, bars and eateries will be serving up over 75 eating out offers for $15 or less.
Takapuna Beach home to ancient fossilised forest
At the northern end of Takapuna Beach, curious-looking basalt formations can be seen across the shore platform at low tide.
A Lion in the Meadow and Other Stories – Live on Stage
15 May - 29 May
A fun-filled escapade for the whole family that will set imaginations soaring.