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Summer 1 Jan 2024

50 fantastic fun and free things to do this summer

To provide some inspiration for the warm longer days, here are 50 free activities from across the region for you to enjoy a fun-filled summer in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Zero Waste 21 Dec 2023

Funding for zero-waste initiatives secured

Twenty-nine community organisations and businesses are set to receive a total of $609,000 from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund (WMIF).

Emergency Recovery 21 Dec 2023

Watch the webinar recording: Support for storm-affected homes

The Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office hosted a webinar, ‘Support for storm-affected homes’ on Monday 18 December to share information about funding schemes and assistance for storm-damaged properties. 

Summer 11 Dec 2023

Enjoy great entertainment this summer

With late summer evenings there is plenty of time after work to get out and enjoy all the Auckland has to offer. To help inspire and delight, here are some highlights to get excited about.

Libraries 5 Dec 2023

Auckland Council Libraries celebrate four million milestone and announce Top 100 line-up

Auckland Council Libraries is excited to be reaching the remarkable milestone of four million checkouts this year on Libby this week – just in time for the highly anticipated annual Top 100 books list! 

Summer 30 Nov 2023

Exciting new season of Music and Movies in Parks and affordable activities announced

Get ready for a summer of fun as Auckland Council announces its lineup of blockbuster events.

Council news 28 Nov 2023

Last chance to have your say on our draft dam safety policy

Have your say on the council's proposed Dangerous Dams Policy before December 7.

Council news 7 Nov 2023

Own or live near a dam? Have your say now

Auckland's proposed Dangerous Dams Policy is now open for consultation

Summer 7 Nov 2023

Puhoi: The perfect weekend escape

Explore Puhoi River by kayak, enjoy walks through native bush, and learn the history of this charming small town – all just an hour north of central Auckland.

Emergency Recovery 2 Nov 2023

Category 3 buy-out offer and Category 2P mitigation affordability: explainer

Auckland Council’s Governing Body agreed on 6 and 26 October 2023 how voluntary Category 3 property buy-out offers will work.

Community 12 Oct 2023

Beautifying Manukau since 2001

One of Auckland’s star-performing charitable trusts continues to shine in the work it does leading beautification projects and environmental education all over the south and east of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Transport 12 Oct 2023

New bus services for West and Northwest Auckland

On Sunday 12 November 2023, Auckland Transport (AT) is transforming the bus network in West and Northwest Auckland to connect people to more places more often.

Council news 4 Oct 2023

Auckland Council Libraries adapt research services to changing needs

Research and heritage collection services enter a new era

Libraries 27 Sep 2023

Auckland Council Libraries now a one-stop shop

The incorporation of Auckland Council’s last six service centres into community hubs is rolling out, bringing a successful integration programme to an end and boosting service options for Aucklanders.

Health / Wellbeing 26 Sep 2023

Five ways to wellbeing

These are five super simple actions to give your mental health a boost.

Cultural 18 Sep 2023

2023’s Auckland Heritage Festival reminds us of the times we took a stand

The theme of this year’s Auckland Heritage Festival, which runs from 23 September - 8 October, is Peace, Love and Protest.