Auckland Council local election results
Preliminary results have been confirmed. Final results are due Thursday 17 October.
Spot A Native Bird Competition
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October OurAuckland magazine out now
The October issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online, delivered to homes across the region, and in cafes and transport hubs.
Reducing waste one nappy at a time
East Coast Bays Kauri Kids have ditched disposable nappies in favour of cloth nappies as part of their plan to be more sustainable.
Mangemangeroa plans adopted
Howick Local Board has adopted three plans to safeguard the future of the Mangemangeroa Valley.
Artweek Auckland 2019
12 Oct - 20 Oct
Celebrating the visual arts of Auckland with exhibitions, workshops, tours, markets, music, food and more.
Mechanical muscle for Ferry Basin Redevelopment
Auckland’s Downtown Waterfront programme is now in full swing with a new 'jack-up barge' heavy with lifting on Quay Street.
Council programme to improve marae conditions
Six marae in Franklin and Papakura will benefit from Auckland Council's Marae Infrastructure Programme.
Auckland Heritage Festival
05 Oct - 28 Oct
This festival brings more than 200 enlightening and exciting events to life.
Te reo Māori names approved for Papakura parks
Parks across Papakura could be gifted a name to reflect Māori heritage in public places if they are accepted by mana whenua.
Safety improvements set for Oteha Valley Road
A new pedestrian crossing with traffic lights is set for Oteha Valley Road as part of several plans to improve road safety in the area.
Show Me Shorts Film Festival
05 Oct - 23 Oct
Specially curated selections of the best new short films from Aotearoa and around the world.
Defence Force volunteers clean up Laxon Esplanade Reserve
Defence Force volunteers removed around four tonnes of illegally dumped waste.
Eastern Bays mum inspires families to reduce waste
An Eastern Bays local is supporting sustainable living in her community through recycling events she’s spearheaded at St Heliers School Hall since 2008.
Late Night Art
15 Oct
The city centre is illuminated with all things art with exhibitions, art installations and more.
What to expect on election day
Where to go for results and other useful information.
Auckland Art Gallery to stage Pacific dance showcase
Three emerging choreographers will showcase their work at a free public event at Auckland’s Art Gallery during Artweek.
Alice In Wonderland
15 Oct - 18 Oct
Disappear down the rabbit hole into the whimsical, wacky and wild world of Alice in Wonderland.
Quiz: Can you guess our native trees from a single leaf?
Take this quiz and find out how many native trees you can identify from just a single leaf.
East and west stitch proposal attracts positive feedback
Better connectivity between Parnell and the city centre is critical and a much-welcomed addition to the Auckland Council’s City Centre Masterplan (CCMP) refresh, Parnell Business Association general manager Cheryl Adamson says.
Late Night Tākiri: An Unfurling
15 Oct
Contemporary artists explore the dialogue between Māori and Europeans in Aotearoa 250 years ago.
Community digs the upgrade to Northcote’s Greenslade Reserve
Hundreds of children came to Digger Day on 28 September to see the plans to transform Greenslade Reserve into a multi-purpose outdoor facility.
Auckland Council's Earthworks Field Day a positive experience
The annual Earthworks Field Day promotes best practices within the industry to ensure the best environmental outcomes are achieved.
State Highway 48
15 Oct - 19 Oct
Celebrate the extraordinary that’s in ordinary life with this highly popular New Zealand work.
Library membership made easy
Auckland Libraries have made membership easy with online sign-ups and access to thousands of eBooks, magazines and audiobooks.
First World Problems 2.0
15 Oct - 19 Oct
A collection of new voices, new problems and absolutely no solutions.