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Sports / Leisure 14 Mar 2018

New splash pads are a hit

Two new ANZ splash pads have been providing some relief to Auckland's unrelenting humidity.

Community 6 Mar 2018

No customer service centre closures

Contrary to reports in today’s New Zealand Herald, Auckland Council is not closing customer service centres.

Community 27 Feb 2018

Our Aucklanders: Emma Takataka

Meet Auckland Council intern Emma Takataka.

Community 16 Feb 2018

Winner of the #myaklsummer competition

Congratulations to our winner and make sure to check out some of our fantastic entries!

Community 5 Feb 2018

Watch the swells and wear a lifejacket

The sun may be out but don’t be fooled into thinking conditions are safe, Auckland’s rock fishing safety task force warns fishers.

Community 2 Feb 2018

D'Oyly Reserve: your feedback has made a world of difference

Stanmore Bay reserve is getting a makeover.

Community 31 Jan 2018

Meet our Rainbow Communities Panel co-chairs

OurAuckland spoke to the Auckland Council Rainbow Communities Advisory Panel co-chairs.

Community 15 Jan 2018

Meet a conservation hero: Friends of Okura Bush

OurAuckland chats with a whole team of heroes this month, Friends of Okura Bush, a community group on a mission to restore Okura’s biodiversity.

Community 8 Jan 2018

Missed an issue of OurAuckland magazine?

The OurAuckland magazine archive is live and better than ever.

Community 7 Dec 2017

Drive drink free

Would you drink alcohol before going to the gym?

Transport 23 Nov 2017

New routes, timetables, and buses for east Auckland

East Auckland will have a simpler, more frequent and connected bus network from 10 December.

Community 23 Nov 2017

Auckland Conversations asks big questions on road safety

Over 500 people heard Dr Matts-Ake Belin talk about the Vision Zero approach to road safety at Auckland Conversations.

Community 17 Nov 2017

ACP cladding investigation update

Auckland Council’s investigation into buildings across the Auckland region that potentially have aluminum composite panels (ACP) in their construction is nearing completion.

Community 16 Nov 2017

Is your cat a secret stray?

Feral and domestic cats are a threat to our native populations of weta, birds, lizards.

Music 2 Nov 2017

Onto the stage and into the spotlight

Whip out your guitar, belt out that tune and rock those moves – Auckland has been designated a UNESCO Creative City of Music.

Environment 31 Oct 2017

Meet waste champion Anna Harrison

Anna from the Zero Waste Zone at Waitākere Transfer Station teaches people how to reduce waste in a fun, hands-on way.