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Community 15 Sep 2025

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori: Auckland Council proudly presents Waiata "Take Whenua"

This year, Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori celebrates 50 years since the inaugural Māori Language Week in 1975.

Council news 28 Aug 2025

Supplier diversity excellence recognised in Aotearoa, New Zealand

Amotai, an Auckland Council-led national supplier diversity facilitator recently celebrated its annual Supplier Diversity Awards.

Council news 26 Aug 2025

Auckland Council supports an accessible Tāmaki Makaurau

Mahere Mahi mō te Hauā , the council’s Disability Action Plan is being relaunched with a fresh focus and new actions to drive change.

Community 21 Aug 2025

Eat your way around the world all in one place: Ōtāhuhu

Whether you’re a foodie, culture seeker, or simply after a great family or friends’ day out, Ōtāhuhu is calling.

Community 20 Aug 2025

Four fantastic Auckland community hubs to enjoy

Step into one of Auckland Council’s community centres, hubs or libraries and you’re bound to see, hear or taste something interesting.

Community 14 Aug 2025

Uncovering hidden wai: iwi and council unite to understand ancestral waters

Restoring mana to Tāmaki wai: Council supports iwi-led environmental monitoring project to reveal forgotten streams beneath the streets of central Tāmaki Makaurau.

Dogs 14 Aug 2025

Council sends clear message with latest prosecution, if a dog bites the owner will face consequences

Dog attack crisis deepens as Auckland Council shows zero tolerance for reckless owners.

Community 11 Aug 2025

104 community gardens and other innovation help communities grow their own food

From backyard garden boxes to chicken coops, Aucklanders are digging in to help food inequity and nourish the planet.

Community 6 Aug 2025

Five stars for the future: Te Hono sets a new standard for sustainable design

Te Hono has been awarded a prestigious 5 Green Star rating, recognising its standout performance in sustainable design.

Community 1 Aug 2025

6 ways to make the most of Auckland Council Libraries

Off the page! Go beyond the bookshelves at Auckland Council Libraries and discover all the amazing things on offer, from workshops to exercise classes.

Community 31 Jul 2025

The building has gone - but the materials live on

The aging Norman King Building in the middle of Northcote is no more.

Council news 31 Jul 2025

New data reflects increasing need on our streets

Data collected by organisations to measure homelessness in Tāmaki Makaurau, and collated by Auckland Council, is showing another jump in the number of people now living without shelter.

Arts 28 Jul 2025

From maunga to lagoon, wind breathes light into footbridge

Environmental cues light new bridge, already a hit with Panmure locals.

Kids / Family 28 Jul 2025

Behind the books: How the We Read Auckland festival comes together

Held each August, We Read Auckland festival brings together readers and writers through a mix of events, including author talks, writing workshops, and community activations across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community 25 Jul 2025

We Read Auckland returns

We Read Auckland, Auckland Council Libraries’ free month-long festival celebrating authors and readers of Tāmaki Makaurau, returns this August.

Community 24 Jul 2025

Northcote Town Centre

Northcote Town Centre is evolving. Starting from later this year, staged redevelopment will bring fresh life to the area, with upgraded public spaces designed for Northcote’s growing community.