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Dogs 1 Mar 2019

Bandit the puppy travels across the country to find a home

Nothing is too difficult when it comes to finding homes for the dogs at Auckland Council’s animal shelters.

Community 28 Feb 2019

Grant recipients foster social inclusion and equity

Regional Community Development Grants totalling $295,000 have been awarded to 14 community organisations.

Community 28 Feb 2019

Meet a Pest-Free Hero – eCoTrack

Meet February's Pest-Free Hero, eCoTrack, a winner of a Mayoral Conservation Award.

Theatre / Performance 25 Feb 2019

Pop Poetry lifts words off the page with music

In a first for Pop Poetry, music will join light projection to lift words off the page.

Libraries 20 Feb 2019

Ten library tips for teens and young people

Check out the free services available from Auckland Libraries, from career advice to ebooks and events.

Parks / Outdoors 18 Feb 2019

Five beautiful public spaces to enjoy this summer

Auckland’s parks and playgrounds come alive during the summer with friends and family getting together.

Community 14 Feb 2019

Walks in the city - Te Paparahi Toi Māori

Discover Māori art, culture and history in the heart of the city.

Arts 13 Feb 2019

Tune into nature at Shifting Atmospheres

A new art project, Shifting Atmospheres, allows visitors to explore Waharau Regional Park through recorded sounds.

Waste 12 Feb 2019

Grants available for food waste champions

Apply now for Auckland Council’s Love Food Hate Waste Fund.

Arts 11 Feb 2019

Creative Communities Scheme funding available for Auckland art projects

The current funding round supporting emerging and established Auckland artists is closing later this month.

Cycling 8 Feb 2019

Community bike fund open for applications

Auckland Transport's Community Bike Fund is available to support cycling initiatives and projects.

Community 4 Feb 2019

Volcano erupts on bridge in emotional Waitangi narrative

Dramatic symbolism and sound are cued to dance in lights across the Auckland Harbour Bridge for four more nights at 9pm until 7 February.

Dogs 1 Feb 2019

Adorable adoptables from Auckland animal shelters

Meet some of the adorable animals in Auckland’s animal shelters looking for their forever homes.

Pools 31 Jan 2019

Top Auckland pools to get you cool

Get together at these Auckland pools and make the most of summer.

Arts 29 Jan 2019

Art meets science: let’s make rainbows

Now our children can make rainbows when the sun shines, thanks to the creativity of artists and scientists working together.

Sports / Leisure 25 Jan 2019

Grant applications open to get Aucklanders active

Apply now for an Auckland Council’s Regional Sport and Recreation Grant.