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Enjoy your Ōtara
Did you know that Ōtara and its surrounding area is full of great things to do? From parks and playgrounds, to pools, leisure centres and libraries, all run or looked after by Auckland Council.
Putting people at the centre of urban design
The Auckland Design Manual has introduced a new tool to help architects and designers cater for people of all physical abilities and stages of life when they are designing buildings and public spaces.
Karangahape Road goes bananas
In the works Don’t Dream it’s Over, artist Janet Lilo has used her striking banana motif and sharp neon elements to illustrate Karangahape Road’s melting pot of history, cultural heritage and community diversity.
Meet a conservation hero: Richard Hursthouse
OurAuckland talks to Conservation Hero Richard Hursthouse.
Kauri Kids: A place that feels like home
Kauri Kids Papatoetoe Head Teacher Anne Valeli has a true passion for teaching and helping our youngest Aucklanders grow into confident, happy children who are well-equipped for the next stages of life.
Mayor launches Million Trees initiative
Mayor Phil Goff's programme to green our city by planting a million trees and shrubs across Auckland over three years will start with 170,000 plants in its first year.
Want to help combat throw-away culture?
Repair Café, a movement helping people fix things rather than send them to landfill, is set for further expansion thanks to funding from Auckland Council.
Meet a conservation hero
OurAuckland speaks to Wendy John, one of our conservation heroes.
Children’s play train to be gifted to community group
A deserving community group or charity could soon be putting kids on the right track with the gift of a children's play train made out of recycled materials.
Bike bright through winter’s darkness
With winter officially starting on 1 June, and the days getting ever shorter, now is a good time to check that your bicycle lights are up to standard.
More Aucklanders converting to composting
Almost 10,000 Aucklanders have discovered the joys of composting in the last 20 months, thanks to free workshops.
Celebrating our marvellous museums
Take a look at some of the wonderful things that can be explored in Auckland’s museums.
Works begin on housing site in Hobsonville Point
Works began on an Auckland Council-owned site in Hobsonville Point, paving the way for more than 400 homes.
Every day is different for friends who met on the job
Phillip Atuahiua and Brendon Collinson reckon there’s great job satisfaction in surveying houses.
New home comes as welcome surprise
When Glen Innes resident Uili Pao-Salu found out he and his family were moving into a new house, he didn’t tell anyone for two weeks.
Māori design helping us experience Auckland as Tāmaki Makaurau
Auckland Design Office's Phil Wihongi explains that by championing Māori design practice, Auckland Council is demonstrating its commitment to the Māori communities of Auckland and Te Titriti o Waitangi.
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