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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

12 Oct 2024

Open Day at the Fashion Museum

We invite anyone with a love of fashion and an interest in how we dress in Aotearoa to join us at...

12 Oct 2024

Parnell Heritage Walks - Hobson Bay

Step back in time and follow the journeys made by the people of Auckland’s past.

12 Oct 2024

Ponsonby presents: guided Pasifika heritage walk of Ponsonby

Hear about Pacific urban migration, dawn raids on overstayers, the Springbok Tour protest, the Po...

12 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Tītīs Big Trip: A Seabird Adventure

Discover the adventures awaiting these courageous seabirds as they venture beyond the safety of t...

12 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Tītī's Big Trip: A Seabird Adventure

Discover the adventures awaiting these courageous seabirds as they venture beyond the safety of t...

12 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024

to fashion

This New Zealand Fashion Museum exhibition, to fashion, frames fashion as a verb, as action. Her...

14 Sep 2024 - 09 Nov 2024

Grey Lynn Repair Café

It's time to get that item fixed rather than throwing it away.

13 Oct 2024

Auckland's Tallest and Heaviest Metal Musical Culture

Elevate your senses with the awe-inspiring world of bellringing.