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West and north-west flooding - what you need to know

Get the latest information on the council's response to flooding in Auckland.

Learn a language at home

We are never too old to learn a language and it is great for keeping the mind stimulated and engaged. It is also something we can do at home without heading into a class.

Yoga for kids at home

Looking for ideas to keep the kids busy this lockdown? Check out these yoga-inspired resources.

Auckland flood response moves into recovery phase

Read the latest information on Auckland Council's response to flooding in west Auckland.

Keep your kids busy

Our libraries offer a ton of online resources, and we’ve also got suggestions for how to keep your little ones busy.

No excuse for abuse – unacceptable behaviour towards council staff must stop

Auckland Council employees are frequently subjected to unacceptable behaviour, directed towards them by customers and members of the public. A new campaign, called ‘No excuse for abuse’, is designed to remind Aucklanders that council people are ju...

West Auckland tamariki get to know their watery neighbours

Papatoetoe tornado response wraps up and moves into recovery phase

As the Papatoetoe tornado response officially wraps up, help and support continues to be there for those that need it.

Local board shows commitment to environment on Aotea Great Barrier Island

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board allocates over $200,000 to local environment projects.

Grads Mawhai and Pip become New Zealand’s first specialist kauri dieback sniffer dogs

Biosecurity team’s secret weapon in the battle against kauri dieback.

Be a tidy Kiwi neighbour

There are better ways to find a new home for unwanted items instead of leaving them outside hoping someone will wander by and take them.

After a 'ruff' year, it’s time to register your precious pooch

Auckland Council is again reminding dog owners to show love for their dog by registering them early and taking advantage of the early-bird fee.

Explainer: Auckland Council’s livestock management and farming operations

Auckland Council is one of the largest urban farmers in the region, covering nearly 1500 hectares of coastal pasture across 20 of its farmed regional parks, spreading from Rodney in the north down to Franklin in the south.

Be a tidy Kiwi neighbour this summer

There are better ways to find a new home for unwanted items instead of leaving them outside hoping someone will wander by and take them.

Popular pooch names in 2020

For a fifth year in a row, Bella has topped the list of most popular dog names on Auckland Council’s dog registration list and shows no sign of waning in popularity.

Your suggestions for our regional parks

Aucklanders give their thoughts on our regional parks.