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COVID-19 12 Jan 2022

Auckland Council extends vaccine pass requirement

Auckland Council has confirmed that all its staffed facilities and council-run community events will require the use of vaccination passes until June 2022.

Dogs 22 Dec 2021

Who’s a good doggie…owner?

Top tips for being a responsible dog owner this summer.

Council news 7 Dec 2021

Auckland Council approves updates to three bylaws

One bylaw replacement and amendments to two other bylaws have been approved by Auckland Council’s Governing Body.

30 Nov 2021

Vaccination passes required at Auckland Council’s staffed facilities

Auckland Council's staffed services and facilities will require the use of vaccination passes when they reopen until at least 17 January 2022.

Council news 26 Nov 2021

Auckland Council supports City Mission’s Auckland Angels appeal

Auckland Council is throwing its support behind Auckland City Mission’s ‘Auckland Angels’ appeal, helping to ensure Aucklanders in greatest need can celebrate Christmas after a particularly tough year.

Conservation 25 Nov 2021

School groups take out Supreme Award at Mayoral Conservation Awards

Gulf Island schools secure top environmental award

Dogs 19 Nov 2021

Keep your dog happy when you're out

Heading out without your dog? Make sure your dog is happy and engaged while you’re away from home. Bored dogs are more likely to bark or chew things they shouldn’t.

17 Nov 2021

Make the most of Auckland at Step 2

Now that Auckland is at Alert Level 3 Step 2, many of our great facilities are providing some ways to give you, your friends and family something new and exciting to enjoy.

9 Nov 2021

Ideas for kids

Keep your kids busy, entertained and learning during lockdown with these great ideas from Auckland Council and our libraries.

8 Nov 2021

10 reasons why Auckland is the best place to be in lockdown

Here are ten free reasons why Auckland is the best place to be in lockdown.

1 Nov 2021

Fun ways for kids to learn at home

Help your kids to keep learning and stay entertained while schools are closed with these great online resources.

Environment 21 Oct 2021

Targeted rates doing their work

Three years on from the introduction of the natural environment and water quality targeted rates, work continues to deliver positive outcomes for the city.

Environment 19 Oct 2021

Meet Auckland's eco heroes

Not all heroes wear capes - many wear gumboots and carry traps. They are our eco heroes, people in our community who work to protect Auckland’s natural spaces and resources.

Environment 19 Oct 2021

Getting to Pest Free Auckland

Getting to Pest Free Auckland will require effort from the whole community.

15 Oct 2021

Puzzles and games to relax

If you are struggling with ideas for how to do unwind, here are some simple ways to relax and have fun either by yourself or with other people in your bubble.