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Housing 31 May 2019

Mind the gap

Action plan outlines a strategy for ending homelessness and increasing Māori participation in Auckland’s housing market.

Community 30 May 2019

The Māori economy shows the path to prosperity

Fostering success in the Māori economy helps improve outcomes right across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community 29 May 2019

Growing interest in community green spaces

Learn how to grow your own food with Auckland Teaching Gardens Trust.

Community 28 May 2019

Measuring the Māori economy

Māori enterprise is worth nearly $40 billion, and growing faster than the overall economy, according to recent estimates.

Community 24 May 2019

Lack of accessible housing a key issue for Disability Advisory Panel

Auckland Council's Disability Advisory Panel recently discussed the theme of accessible housing throughout the region.

Community 21 May 2019

Environmental rate empowers communities

Auckland communities have been increasing conservation efforts thanks to the new Natural Environment Targeted Rate (NETR).

Beaches 21 May 2019

Hauraki Gulf Forum votes to increase marine park protection

The Hauraki Gulf Forum votes to increase protection of the Gulf Marine Park and to restore shellfish beds and reefs.

Community 21 May 2019

Council goes circular on construction waste

New deconstruction approach leads to significant reductions in construction waste sent to landfill.

Community 16 May 2019

Council staff get behind Pink Shirt Day

Pink Shirt Day on Friday 17 May is encouraging people to speak up, stand together and stop bullying.

Community 13 May 2019

Making Auckland an age-friendly city

Auckland Council is inviting older people to share their ideas on ways to help make Auckland an age-friendly city.

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.

Arts 6 May 2019

Funding announced for stories, dance and Auckland’s creative arts

Auckland Council's Community Development and Safety Committee approves $324,538 for regional arts and culture at its April meeting.

Community 3 May 2019

Auckland - is it the best place for Pasifika to live?

A recent debate provided a forum to discuss issues of importance to Pacific communities, including housing, civic participation and belonging.

Community 29 Apr 2019

Meet a Pest-Free Hero – Frazer Dale

Meet our April pest free hero, the final winner of the Mayoral Conservation Awards, Frazer Dale.

Heritage 15 Apr 2019

Field of Remembrance widens our lens this Anzac Day

Vector Lights and a field of 171 commemorative crosses will form part of Anzac Day events throughout Auckland.

Plans / Projects 15 Apr 2019

Electoral ward changes will affect some voters in October local elections

The Local Government Commission has upheld Auckland Council’s proposed changes to electoral ward boundaries.