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Beaches 12 Jul 2017

Enjoy your Albany

Did you know that Albany and its surrounding area is full of great things to do? From parks and playgrounds, to pools, leisure centres and libraries, all run or looked after by Auckland Council.

Sports / Leisure 12 Jul 2017

New lights to brighten experience at Mt Smart Stadium

One of the most sophisticated lighting systems on the planet is about to be unveiled at Mt Smart Stadium, giving sports fans a chance to see all the action more vividly.

Plans / Projects 12 Jul 2017

The City Rail Link in numbers

The CRL is one of the biggest transport projects ever undertaken in Auckland. What does that look like in numbers? Read on to find out.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 11 Jul 2017

Stay safe around slips

The recent spate of soggy weather has led to several landslips across Auckland, from minor slips to large sections of cliff face that have given way.

Transport 11 Jul 2017

What are those big red silos near Britomart?

People passing by the former Chief Post Office building in Lower Queen Street will have noticed some shiny new additions to the construction area.

Environment 7 Jul 2017

Conservation hero is saving pollinators

OurAuckland talks to Andrea Reid, the creator and champion of the Pollinator Paths movement.

Heritage 7 Jul 2017

Flashback: Devonport 100 years ago

This elegant village on the North Shore was established as a borough in 1886, and the early 1900s brought increased development and prosperity.

Dogs 5 Jul 2017

TXT2DESEX keeping the Kelston community safe

Auckland Council’s Animal Management team and the NZ Police recently collaborated to try and reduce dog attacks in the Kelston community.

Events

02 Oct 2024

Ponsonby Presents: queer conversation with Edward Cowley

Explore local and personal heritage as Edward shares stories from the days before homosexual law...

02 Oct 2024

Wackadoo Helensville Library Reopening Party

Join us for a heeler-ific time to celebrate the reopening of Helensville Library. 

02 Oct 2024 - 08 Oct 2024

A Green Oasis: Exploring Symonds Street Cemetery

Join us for an adventure through our past!

02 Oct 2024 - 09 Oct 2024

Blanket Stitch Badges

Bring a picnic and make a day of it!

02 Oct 2024 - 10 Oct 2024

October School Holidays

Come along for school holiday fun and activities.

02 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2024

Time Warp - Blockhouse Bay Library October School Holidays

Come along for school holiday fun.

02 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2024

Visit Alberton and Make a Wind Vane

Go nautical this Heritage Festival, bring the kids to visit Alberton and make your own wind vane.

02 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2024

Visit Highwic and Make a Wind Vane

Bring the kids to visit Highwic and make your own wind vane.