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Environment 15 Aug 2018

Single-use plastic bags to be phased out

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces single-use plastic bags will be phased out over the next year.

Youth / Rangatahi 3 Aug 2018

Community zero-waste leaders recognised

Community members leading the way to zero-waste were recognised at the Auckland Community Zero Waste Hui & Awards last week.

Transport 24 Jul 2018

What makes a street healthy?

Lucy Saunders will speak at Auckland Conversations on healthy streets for Aucklanders.

Community 24 Jul 2018

7 ways to eat well and spend less this winter

Winter can be an expensive time of year. Check out these tips from Love Food Hate Waste for eating healthy food for less money.

Arts 19 Jul 2018

Eight free things to do in Auckland

Low on funds this winter? Here are some ideas on how to get the best of Auckland for free.

Youth / Rangatahi 9 Jul 2018

Māori Innovation Challenge winners reached for the stars

The stars were aligned for winners of the DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge during Matariki.

Beaches 9 Jul 2018

Safeswim receives 2018 Smart Cities Award

IDC today announced Auckland's Safeswim program as the winner of the Smart Water Category, in the Smart Cities Asia Pacific Awards.

Community 9 Jul 2018

Gender equality still an important conversation

Auckland Council’s Community Development and Safety Committee met on 5 July to discuss ongoing gender equality issues in New Zealand.

Arts 4 Jul 2018

Got a great idea for a creative project?

Make it a reality with Creative Communities Scheme funding. Applications are now open for the current round of grants.

Sports / Leisure 2 Jul 2018

Tips for making exercise a regular part of your week

Exercising can sometimes feel like a chore, so how can we find the motivation to be active regularly?

Have your say 29 Jun 2018

Have your say on the Facility Partnerships Policy

The new draft policy focuses on delivering more community facilities and building stronger partnerships with community organisations.

Community 21 Jun 2018

Mayor Phil Goff announces Auckland’s first region-wide homelessness count

This will be Auckland’s first region-wide count of people living without shelter.

Community 19 Jun 2018

Disposing of moth plant pods

How can we get rid of these pesky pest plants?

Community 18 Jun 2018

Help develop Auckland's climate action plan

How should we adapt to a changing climate?

Arts 12 Jun 2018

Auckland’s arts and culture receives funding boost

Auckland’s arts and culture sector received a boost with $354,642 in grants.

Environment 8 Jun 2018

Students step up to improve ecology at Unsworth Reserve

Around 40 students from Kristin School in Albany worked to improve the ecology of Unsworth Reserve.