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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.

Cycling 24 Jan 2019

Getting more children on bikes

Auckland Bike Challenge partners with Variety to get more children on bikes.

14-24 year olds 18 Jan 2019

Tupu Youth Library gets surprise star guests

The Project hosts Jesse Mulligan and Kanoa Lloyd took time from their busy schedules to hang out with the kids for an afternoon.

Community 17 Jan 2019

Green light for red light safety cameras

All of Auckland's 12 red light safety cameras are enforcing following a new agreement.

14-24 year olds 22 Dec 2018

WATCH: What's coming up at Music in Parks 2019

Check out the first look at the summer series!

Pest Free 20 Dec 2018

Meet a Pest Free Hero – Kaipatiki Project nursery

For December's hero, OurAuckland meets another winner of the Mayoral Conservation Awards.