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Libraries 29 Jan 2020

Record numbers of budding book worms take part in summer reading programme

More than 13,000 Auckland children joined Kia Māia te Whai Dare to Explore this summer.

Community 29 Jan 2020

Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival to showcase Māori business

With huge musical talent and incredible storytelling taking the limelight in the lead up to Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival, it can be easy to miss what else makes up a unique festival experience.

Community 23 Jan 2020

Drop-in for advice about applying for the council’s advisory panels

Applications are still open for Auckland Council's demographic advisory boards.

Community 23 Jan 2020

Hogwart finds love online

With a face that only a mother could love, a pint-sized bachelor is off the market after picking up an online following.

Community 15 Jan 2020

Members sought for council advisory panels

Aucklanders from all walks of life are being encouraged to apply for Auckland Council’s six demographic advisory panels.

Libraries 10 Dec 2019

Take a chance on a mystery book this Valentine's Day

Indulge in a fun and free Valentine’s activity at your local library.

Parks / Outdoors 10 Dec 2019

Five things to do in Auckland this Valentine's Day

Whether you’re going with a date, your mate, or treating yourself – check out what’s on this Valentine's Day.

Community 5 Dec 2019

Waving farewell to Santa

This is the final year for a familiar face on Auckland’s Queen Street after Santa's first appearance in 1960.

Sports / Leisure 29 Nov 2019

Stay active with classes at Auckland Council leisure centres

Auckland Council pools and leisure centres offer a huge variety of affordable group fitness classes.

Community 29 Nov 2019

Picnics, popstars and pōhutukawa at Music in Parks

Summer 2020 brings the biggest-ever Music in Parks series.

Film 21 Nov 2019

Lions, aliens and superheroes coming to Movies in Parks this summer

Auckland Council is bringing 26 free movie events to parks near you this summer.

Community 13 Nov 2019

Auckland Council's Kia Puāwai programme wins again

Kia Puāwai graduates have serious goals for the next few years, including aiming to be trainers, quality assurance staff or team leaders.

Community 12 Nov 2019

Myth-busting: buying and selling parks and open space

Auckland council sets the record straight about parks and open space acquisition and disposals.

Community 7 Nov 2019

Proud Centres - bringing moments of pride to your community

With Pride Festival 2020 looming, Auckland Council’s Proud Centres are calling for the community to submit ideas for family-friendly events.

Community 4 Nov 2019

Tāmaki Makaurau Pacific Wardens group officially launches

The Tāmaki Makaurau Pacific Wardens group was launched on Saturday 2 November 2019 at a ceremony in South Auckland.

Community 1 Nov 2019

Proud to support the Auckland City Mission

Aucklanders have generously donated $10,900 of food in response to Auckland City Mission’s recent food appeal.