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Mayor 28 Aug 2017

Auckland Council votes to get on with Drury South development

A decision on 24 August by Auckland Mayor Phil Goff and Auckland Council's Governing Body has ensured the development of 700 houses and a new business park in Drury South will continue.

Heritage 25 Aug 2017

The Tepid Baths: An Auckland gem

Find out more about the Tepid Baths, which has been a landmark near Auckland's waterfront since it opened in 1914.

Environment 24 Aug 2017

Get ready to roll!

If you live in Howick or south Auckland, it's time to ditch the bags – your new rubbish bin collection starts on Monday 4 September.

Walkways 22 Aug 2017

Inner west walking and cycling improvements get underway

Two new walking and cycling routes will make travel through the inner-west suburbs safer and more enjoyable.

Pools 22 Aug 2017

Update on cabling at Albany Stadium Pool

Auckland Council has been advised by WorkSafe there is no immediate risk to public safety from a type of cabling used by Lyon Electrical, a company contracted to carry out electrical work at Albany Stadium Pool.

22 Aug 2017

Orangutans on Ōtautahi outing

Auckland Zoo’s orangutans will move temporarily to Otautahi / Christchurch while a new home is built for them.

Community 21 Aug 2017

What I love about ... Henderson

OurAuckland is sitting down with Aucklanders to find out what they love about where they live. In this interview, JP Puleitu tells us what makes Henderson so special.

Environment 21 Aug 2017

WATCH: Incredible time-lapse of Great Barrier's night sky

Auckland's Great Barrier Island has recently been awarded Dark Sky Sanctuary Status by the International Dark-Sky Association.

Events

01 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Becoming Heritage - Highwic Winter Lecture Series

Come along for a series of informative heritage lectures.

01 Aug 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Floribunda - Botanical art exhibition

Flora, Roman goddess of flowers invites us to share their beauty and the beauty of the plants tha...

01 Aug 2026 - 01 Nov 2026

Gently Loved Markets - Curvy

Grab your favourite fabric bag and come have a plus size preloved treasure hunt with us.

01 Aug 2026 - 01 Jan 2027

eBook Group

Share your thoughts with others, get book recommendations, track your reading and vote on book cl...

25 Jul 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

Code Club - Albany

Participants will explore the basics of coding, problem-solving and digital creativity.

27 Jun 2026 - 09 Aug 2026

Community planting days - Hibiscus Coast

Come together to help us plant native trees in local reserves.

27 Jun 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Whiria te Tāngata

Join us over the Matariki period for this exhibition, workshops and other activities centred on t...

13 Jun 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

East Coast Bays - Community planting days

Join Restore Hibiscus & Bays for our 2026 community planting days across the East Coast Bays on t...