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Exhibition 2 Sep 2019

Behind The Scenes Competition

Be in to win one of three money-can't-buy experiences at Auckland Museum, Auckland Libraries and the Zoo.

2 Sep 2019

Go Behind the Scenes with OurAuckland

In August, OurAuckland met some of the people who work 'behind the scenes' to make Tāmaki Makaurau a great place to live.

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'.

29 Aug 2019

Breathing new life into old clothes

The first thing Wayne Siu does after buying a suit is put it in the freezer. “It kills the moth larvae,” he laughs.

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 1 Aug 2019

Communities invited to connect over plans for the Old Māngere Bridge Replacement project

The NZ Transport Agency will be replacing the Old Māngere Bridge and local communities and people who travel through the area are invited to come and see the plans for the replacement bridge.

Arts 31 Jul 2019

Spotlight on sustainability during NZ Fashion Week

This year’s New Zealand Fashion Week and Fashion Weekend showcase sustainability, diversity and creativity with a variety of activities designed to please the most style-savvy Aucklanders.

Plans / Projects 31 Jul 2019

How your rates are spent – a round up

NZ Herald's 'how your rates are spent' series recently highlighted examples of where Auckland Council money was spent and saved.

Libraries 19 Jul 2019

Beyond the books – Auckland Libraries form the future

We chat with Auckland Libraries General Manager, Mirla Edmundson about the future she and her team are building.

11 Jul 2019

Aucklander opens home and heart in the city centre

There’s a 30-year age gap between Auckland’s Kathy Ross and Ilia Galperin but the Central city flatmates have an enviable friendship.

Waste 5 Jul 2019

#ChooseToRefuse – July’s buzzword for a plastic-free Aotearoa

Millions of people from more than 170 countries are part of the global movement to turn the tide on plastic polluting our oceans, streets, and countryside.

Waste 28 Jun 2019

Join the Plastic Free July Aotearoa Challenge

Ditch those plastic produce and shopping bags, say no to plastic straws, take a reusable coffee cup and join the Plastic Free July Aotearoa Challenge.

Akl Paths 17 Jun 2019

Explore Auckland's Māori identity with AklPaths

Visit AklPaths to find walks throughout Auckland that will help you to discover our area's thriving Māori identity.

6 Jun 2019

Multicloud on the horizon

Faster, stronger and more secure cloud-based ICT network for council systems.

Waste 10 May 2019

Have your say on Auckland's waste bylaw

Public consultation is underway on proposed changes to how Auckland Council regulates waste management and minimisation.

Dogs 8 May 2019

Last days to have your say on Auckland’s dog rules

Aucklanders can have their say on proposed changes to the Auckland Council Policy on Dogs 2012 and Dog Management Bylaw 2012.