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Environment 22 Feb 2017

Free health checks for rental properties

Landlords with rentals in the Māngere-Ōtahuhu, Whau, Puketāpapa and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board area could be eligible for a free assessment on their properties along with help to make them warmer and more energy-efficient.

Cultural 22 Feb 2017

Couple turns heritage hall into home

A young Auckland couple have used Auckland Regional Historic Heritage Grants Programme to help partially restore Foresters' Hall

Plans / Projects 9 Feb 2017

The City Rail Link: from 1923 to 2023

Emerging Auckland's City Rail Link timeline details the progress of Auckland's most important transport priority from its inception in 2008 to -- all going well -- its completion around 2023.

Transport 3 Feb 2017

Largest City Rail Link tender process starts

Tender documents have been released for the largest component of the project – the construction of the tunnels and new stations.

31 Jan 2017

Fukuoka Friendship Garden to bloom again

The restored Fukuoka Friendship Garden is scheduled to open in autumn at its new location in Western Springs Lakeside Park.

Community 18 Jan 2017

Waterview’s new playground opens

Waterview's exciting new playground is now open.

Cycling 22 Dec 2016

Public feedback shapes Mt Albert upgrade

Consultation on the possible right turn options from New North Road to Mt Albert Road as part of a proposed Mt Albert town centre upgrade has now closed.

Community 9 Dec 2016

Congratulations to new apprentices

Auckland Council’s Te Auaunga Awa project team is celebrating the achievement of eight young people this week who are completing a construction training course and getting ready to start apprenticeships.

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01 Mar 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Ukelele Jam

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06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure

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07 Jul 2026

Poi making - Epsom

Celebrate Matariki with us by learning how to create your very own poi!

09 Jul 2026

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Come together and connect with our community over live music, poetry and performance.

09 Jul 2026

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11 Jul 2026

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11 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

The Nine Whetū

The Nine Whetū by Sara Moana (Ngāti Tamaoho, Tainui) is a playful series illustrating each of the...

12 Jul 2026

Ka Titiro Ki Ngā Whetū

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