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Waste 14 Sep 2020

Recycling collections go electric on Waiheke

Waiheke Island gets into the fast lane of zero waste with the arrival of Auckland Council’s first zero emissions electric vehicle for roadside rubbish and recycling collections.

Community 7 Sep 2020

'No mow' pilot at Grey Lynn Park will see slopes returned to wilderness

A ‘no mow’ pilot at Grey Lynn Park is being funded by the Waitematā Local Board to improve biodiversity outcomes.

Environment 7 Sep 2020

Pollution prevention project to protect waterways in Waitematā

A new programme will help educate Eden Terrace businesses about their impact on local waterways.

Parks / Outdoors 7 Sep 2020

Water quality prioritised in plan for Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Ōrea Park

Improvements to water quality is a key focus area of a comprehensive new plan for Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Ōrea Park.

Mayor 18 Aug 2020

Improved facilities for people walking and cycling across Auckland

Auckland Transport (AT) is delivering the first of a rolling set of initiatives on 20 roads and popular walkways across Auckland to assist with safe physical distancing during COVID-19 Alert Level 3.

Mayor 18 Aug 2020

More space for people on Queen Street

With the country in Alert Level 3, Auckland Transport (AT) and Auckland Council have made changes on Queen Street to increase space for people walking, on bikes and using public transport in the city centre.

City Centre Waterfront 3 Aug 2020

Building a resilient city

Over the past year, strengthening of a 600-metre section of the seawall has been underway; the first significant strengthening work to be done to the seawall since it was completed in 1925.

Have your say 29 Jul 2020

Plan to strengthen communities in Waitematā

Waitematā Local Board looks to help restore social connectedness and increase community resilience following the impacts of COVID-19.

Events

09 Oct 2024

Who Sold Wiremu Tāmihana's Peace Covenant?

Senior Librarian Liam Appleton explores the history and provenance surrounding the 1865 peace cov...

10 Oct 2024

FROM PACIFIC TO TASMAN – AUCKLAND'S HISTORIC TRAM SYSTEM — HERITAGE TALKS

Learn about the construction and development of the public transport system through a host of fas...

10 Oct 2024

From Pacific to Tasman – Auckland’s Historic Tram System

Learn about the construction and development of this much-loved public transport system through a...

10 Oct 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

The Civic Tours

Capture unique photographs and uncover the incredible history that brings this amazing venue to l...

10 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2024

Tempo Dance Festival - Te Rerenga o Tere 2024

Tempo Dance Festival - Te Rerenga o Tere returns with a full programme of immersive, innovative a...

11 Oct 2024

Oral History Beginners Workshop

In this workshop, we’ll cover the basic elements of what makes a good oral history and what's use...

11 Oct 2024 - 24 Oct 2024

Show Me Shorts Film Festival 2024

Show Me Shorts is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading international short film festival.

12 Oct 2024

A Niu Dawn: Flip Book Animation Workshop with Elisabeth Kumaran

Join artist and animator Elisabeth Kumaran for an exciting Flipbook Animation Workshop where you'...