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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.

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.

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.

Community 12 Dec 2018

Mike Greer donates appliances for Tāmaki families

Fridge/freezers, washing machines donated to families in need.

Arts 12 Dec 2018

Auckland 2019: what’s on, what’s new and what you need to do!

The event lineup for Auckland in 2019 has something for everyone.

Community 3 Dec 2018

Summer stunners

Auckland comes alive when we flock to parks, beaches, pools, playgrounds and walking and cycle tracks – plus the many festivals and free events.

Community 30 Nov 2018

Show us some art, Auckland!

Use #PublicArtAKL to share photos of your favourite art this summer.

Community 14 Nov 2018

World-class Auckland delivering high quality of life

Results of the 2018 Quality of Life Survey have been released.

Waste 13 Nov 2018

Mayor Goff calls for harsher penalties for illegal dumpers

Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed the second successful prosecution of an illegal dumper in two weeks.