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Community 23 Sep 2019

Proud to support the Auckland City Mission

Food Appeal: 24 September - 8 October. Donations can be taken to any local Auckland Council Public Library.

Environment 12 Sep 2019

Green shoots – fostering a sustainable future

Meet some of the many dedicated Aucklanders planting the seeds of kaitiakitanga in the next generation.

Cultural 12 Sep 2019

Keeping up with the Korero

Every New Zealander can help strengthen the Māori language simply by using it. That’s the theme of this year’s Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori / Māori Language Week.

Community 11 Sep 2019

The story behind the Moon Festival

The Moon Festival is celebrated in many Asian countries and goes by many names.

Community 10 Sep 2019

End of term chair’s report: Environment and Community Committee 2016 – 2019

Read the Environment and Community Committee end of term chair's report presented at today's meeting by Councillor Penny Hulse.

Community 30 Aug 2019

Auckland – a place to belong and participate

The council's Community Development and Safety Committee co-hosted its August meeting with the Rainbow Advisory Panel on the theme 'belonging and participation'.

Beaches 28 Aug 2019

Safeswim switches on digital signs at local beaches

A wave of digital Safeswim signs are coming to another eight beaches around Auckland this summer.

Plans / Projects 27 Aug 2019

Have your say on the future of Waikumete Cemetery

Consultation on potential development zones in Waikumete Cemetery is now open.

Environment 27 Aug 2019

Apply for funding for your environmental project

Applications for this year’s Regional Environment and Natural Heritage (RENH) grants programme are now open.

Community 20 Aug 2019

Adopt-a-spot programme aids fight against graffiti

Each day eagle-eyed volunteers take to the streets in an ongoing battle to eradicate graffiti across Auckland.

Community 19 Aug 2019

Watch: Safer Communities Together – preventing alcohol sales to minors

Go behind the scenes on a covert mission and meet the team who help prevent alcohol purchases to minors.

Plans / Projects 16 Aug 2019

From horses to hockey, kapa haka to Korean Day– regional events score

Events across the region have received funding after $402,500 in grants was approved by Auckland Council's Community Development and Safety Committee.

Environment 15 Aug 2019

Māori engagement on water makes history

Auckland Council’s recent water future consultation saw the highest levels of Māori engagement on any council consultation; 18 per cent of the more than 7000 submissions received were from people identifying as Māori.

Community 14 Aug 2019

Retrofit Your Home programme expanded to embrace energy efficiency

The Environment and Community Committee has voted to include solar energy, energy storage and energy efficiency measures in its ‘Retrofit Your Home’ programme.

14-24 year olds 5 Aug 2019

Helping children’s creativity shine

The Creative Communities Scheme is calling for applications for 2019/2020. The funding round closes on 30 August 2019.

Waste 31 Jul 2019

Lifting the lid on our recycling

Meet bin inspectors Winston Tupou and Reno Morgan – two people helping Aucklanders recycle right.