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Lifting our performance to deliver more for Māori

Auckland Council has released the fourth edition of its Te Pūrongo a Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Ngā Huanga Māori 2021-2022 / Auckland Council Group Māori Outcomes Report 2021-2022.

Supporting our vibrant arts and culture sector

Auckland Council’s Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee has approved 28 applications for grants totalling $422,546 through round one of the 2022/2023 Regional Arts and Culture grants programme.

Manurewa kapa haka group to travel to Italy

A group of young Manurewa residents have been awarded local board funding to help them travel to Italy for a cultural festival.

Boost from Women's World Cup for Papakura

Papakura’s McLennan Park, selected as a training venue ahead of next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, is to receive a $1.6million upgrade.

Auckland a finalist for Best Global Music City Award

Auckland City of Music | Tāmaki Makaurau Pā Puoro is a finalist for Best Global Music City at the 3rd Annual Music Cities Awards. This follows on from last year’s win as Best Global Music Office.

Reflecting on the achievements of our advisory panels

Auckland Council’s six demographic advisory panels celebrated the end of their term this month.

Boards unite for Manukau Harbour

More than 120 projects are being undertaken to improve the health of the Manukau Harbour.

Severe sentence handed down for double dog attack

In a decision in the Manukau District Court, Judge Philip Recordon handed out one of the severest sentences to date in an Auckland Council dog prosecution case, to the owner of two dogs who caused serious injuries on two separate occasions to two...

Please - leave our eels alone

Eels are being killed to protect ducklings, and it's bad news for the native species.

Students leading the way in tackling climate change

2022 Mayoral Conservation Award finalists announced

Community conservation groups vie for top spots

Tuia rangatahi go to the top

Tuia rangatahi have met with the Mayor, Councillors and senior managers.

Auckland’s top young talent battle for school pride

Top young talent from across the Tāmaki Makaurau region are competing this weekend in the semi-finals of Stand Up Stand Out (SUSO)

Supporting events that bring our communities together

Recipients announced for the first round of the Regional Event Grants Programme

September-October OurAuckland magazine out now

The latest issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online and delivered to homes across the region.

Applications for Regional Historic Heritage Grants opening soon

Aucklanders wanting to preserve and enhance historic heritage places can seek funding through the Regional Historic Heritage Grant Programme which opens for funding next week.