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How Auckland Council works: A very (very) simple guide

A very simple guide to how Auckland Council works.

Local boards sworn in for new term

Auckland Council's 149 local board members have been officially sworn in to office at inauguration ceremonies this month.

Waitematā Local Board judicial recount result

Vernon Tava confirmed as Waitematā Local board member.

Rural fire volunteers needed

Young candidates the big winners in Kids Voting

Student voters go for youth

Council buildings finalists for World Building of the Year awards

Two recently completed Auckland Council buildings were finalists for the 2015 World Building of the Year awards - Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery and the MIT Manukau & Transport Interchange.

The spectacular scenery of the Hillary Trail

The Hillary Trail is a spectacular multi-day tramping trip through the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.

Creating safe habitats for native wildlife

Auckland Council's senior biodiversity advisor Ben Paris spoke to Jesse Mulligan from Radio New Zealand about the project.