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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.

Community 24 Jul 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

Te Kupu o te Wiki for the week starting Rāhina, te 24 o Hōngongoi.

Community 24 Jul 2017

Blooming marvellous! Auckland Botanic Gardens receives top award

Auckland Botanic Gardens has received a Qualmark Award.

Community 18 Jul 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

This week's word is all good.

Community 18 Jul 2017

What is happening in the city centre?

From business development to cycle ways, the City Rail Link, the waterfront, parks improvements, growing transport options and not to mention housing - it is full on downtown.

Community 13 Jul 2017

Stepping closer to a smokefree Auckland

Auckland’s Smokefree Policy is being updated to focus on Auckland Council's commitment to a healthier smokefree city.