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Community 25 Jul 2019

Councillors vote to increase Regional Historic Heritage Grants Fund

Members of Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee were today unanimous in their support to increase the councils Regional Historic Heritage Fund, voting to increase the fund from the current $84,000 fund to an amount of up to $500,...

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.

Cycling 18 Jul 2019

Winter weather not stopping bike riders

272,000 bicycle trips were recorded in June 2019 as cycling numbers grow by 8.9 per cent in a year.

Community 15 Jul 2019

Lower speed limits essential for safer roads

Caroline Perry, NZ director at Brake, writes about the necessity of making Auckland's roads safer.

Community 5 Jul 2019

Connecting communities to build a stronger Auckland

The Safe Collective supports communities to increase well-being and become advocates of injury prevention and safety.

Community 5 Jul 2019

Calling the city centre home

More than 50,000 people now call the city centre home, and the population is climbing as improvements to public transport, walking and cycling safety, and open spaces make it a more desirable place to live.

Community 4 Jul 2019

Council to host webinar for local election candidates

A live-streamed information session on 11 July will see a panel of five experts discuss a range of election topics and answer questions from an online audience.

Community 3 Jul 2019

Don't miss out on voting - check your enrolment details

With the local elections approaching, Aucklanders are being asked to check their enrolment details, so they don’t miss out on voting.

Community 3 Jul 2019

Call for entries to 2019 Mayoral Conservation Awards

Do you know heroes who go above and beyond to protect our environment? Nominations for the Mayoral Conservation Awards are now open.

Community 2 Jul 2019

Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel stresses importance of diversity and inclusion

Community Development and Safety Committee co-hosts meeting with the council's Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel.

Cultural 28 Jun 2019

Download the June edition of OurAuckland

The June issue of OurAuckland lands in letterboxes, transport hubs and libraries from 28 May.

Community 28 Jun 2019

Help our native birds – do the Garden Bird Survey

The birds in your garden can provide information about the state of New Zealand’s environment.

Community 26 Jun 2019

Auckland Council supports marae and papakāinga development

Community Development and Safety Committee approves Cultural Initiatives Funding

Youth / Rangatahi 19 Jun 2019

Enter Auckland’s premier school music and dance competition

Don’t miss your chance to compete in Stand Up Stand Out – one of Auckland’s biggest performing arts contests.

Community 11 Jun 2019

Auckland Council declares climate emergency

Auckland Council's Environment and Community Committee has voted to declare a climate emergency.

Community 7 Jun 2019

Pointing the way to an age-friendly Auckland

Leaders with experience working with older people will take part in an Auckland Conversation on how the council and partners can help make Auckland an age-friendly city.