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Community 31 Oct 2017

Four easy ways you can reduce waste

Whether you want to save the planet or save money on rubbish disposal, reducing the amount of waste you produce is a worthwhile thing.

Community 31 Oct 2017

Feeling Rubbish helps sort rubbish by touch

Auckland’s branch of Blind Citizens NZ has launched a guide to help blind and vision impaired Aucklanders sort household rubbish by touch.

Community 30 Oct 2017

Panuku takes home Property People Award

Property People Awards recognised Panuku Development's efforts in shaping urban development.

Community 27 Oct 2017

Auckland Council approves community initiatives funding

Funding has been approved for a variety of community initiatives through the latest funding rounds.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 13 Oct 2017

Emergency Mobile Alerts are coming soon

Emergency Mobile Alerts are a new way you can receive information about emergencies on your mobile phone

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 12 Oct 2017

Get social to stay informed in an emergency

Get Ready Week, which runs from October 9 to 13, encourages Aucklanders to be aware of all the channels that will be used to broadcast messages during an emergency.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 11 Oct 2017

Know your neighbours

Getting to know your neighbours is a great way to help you be prepared for an emergency.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 10 Oct 2017

Tune in to stay informed

Get Ready Week is a great time to think about what you might do in an emergency. Ensuring you have access to a radio in an emergency is an easy way to make sure you are prepared.

Community 9 Oct 2017

International students have a ball learning to play rugby

More than 150 international students give rugby a go in a new programme.

Community 2 Oct 2017

Seniors Advisory Panel calls for engagement

Did you know that Auckland Council has a Seniors Advisory Panel who advocates for older people in our region?

Community 22 Sep 2017

What can Auckland learn from Toronto?

The Auckland Conversations: Liveable=Affordable event was held on Friday 22 September at the Viaduct Events Centre, as part of the RMLA conference.

Community 22 Sep 2017

QuizAKL: The election edition!

Test your knowledge of Auckland with our vaguely election-themed quiz.

Community 18 Sep 2017

Rates phone scam warning

Auckland Council is warning residents to be vigilant after a woman fell victim to a scam from a person claiming to be from ‘Auckland Council Rates Team’.

Housing 14 Sep 2017

Auckland Unitary Plan update

Limited rights of appeal against Auckland Council’s decision to accept the recommendations made by the Independent Hearings Panel on Redhills Precinct are now available.

Community 16 Aug 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

Te Kupu o te Wiki for the week starting Rāapa, te 16 Hereturikōkā is wharekai: food house, cafeteria, eatery

Community 15 Aug 2017

Discover your family history at Auckland Libraries

We speak to Marie Hickey from Auckland Libraries for her tips and tricks to start your search for your ancestors.