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Council news 30 Aug 2023

Things you need to know about Māori seats...

Auckland Council wants to know if you think Māori seats should be introduced onto the Governing Body of Auckland Council. To help you provide your feedback, we’ve summarised some key points to consider…

Festival 25 Aug 2023

The Best of the Heritage Fest

Presented by Auckland Council, the Auckland Heritage Festival returns with the theme of ‘Peace, Love and Protest’

Auckland's Future In Progress 4 Aug 2023

Chairs join call to be heard on board plans

Consultation on local board plans closes on 14 August.

Heritage 28 Jul 2023

Auckland's heritage buildings offer a glimpse of the city's past

From theatres and shops to galleries and gallows, uncover history through the heritage buildings in central Auckland.

Heritage 6 Jul 2023

Exploring hidden heritage at Auckland Council Libraries

From Shakespeare's First Folio to rare maps and manuscripts, Auckland Council Libraries Heritage Collections are a treasure trove of information about our past.

Whanau friendly 30 Jun 2023

Engage all five senses with activities to soothe the soul

Let your five senses take you on an adventure to discover the sights, sounds, smells, textures and tastes of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community 22 Jun 2023

Town's murals paint a path forward

Murals added to the Pukekohe streetscape recognise the area's difficult past.

Matariki 15 Jun 2023

Aucklanders share their Matariki celebrations

Matariki Festival ki Tāmaki Makaurau is on its way, so get amongst the action happening in your community and take the time to reflect, celebrate and look to the future.

Elections 6 Jun 2023

Voting open in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe by-election

Voting is open in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe (Ōtara Subdivision) Local Board by-election and will close at 12 noon Wednesday 28 June 2023.

Heritage 18 May 2023

Attend a HeritageTalks session and learn the history of Auckland’s Chinese restaurants

Hungry for history? Food historian André Taber serves up fascinating facts about some of central Auckland’s first Chinese restaurants.

Libraries 17 May 2023

Six cosy book nooks at Auckland’s libraries

As well as providing us with free access to gazillions of books, Auckland Council’s 56 libraries provide safe, comforting spaces where you can read, ponder, connect with others – and even whizz down a slide.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 9 May 2023

Emergency Mobile Alert issued for widespread rain and flooding in Auckland

Auckland Emergency Management has issued an emergency mobile alert and MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Auckland, including Aotea Great Barrier Island today (Tuesday 9 May).