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Community 23 Nov 2017

Auckland Conversations asks big questions on road safety

Over 500 people heard Dr Matts-Ake Belin talk about the Vision Zero approach to road safety at Auckland Conversations.

Community 17 Nov 2017

ACP cladding investigation update

Auckland Council’s investigation into buildings across the Auckland region that potentially have aluminum composite panels (ACP) in their construction is nearing completion.

Community 16 Nov 2017

Is your cat a secret stray?

Feral and domestic cats are a threat to our native populations of weta, birds, lizards.

Music 2 Nov 2017

Onto the stage and into the spotlight

Whip out your guitar, belt out that tune and rock those moves – Auckland has been designated a UNESCO Creative City of Music.

Environment 31 Oct 2017

Meet waste champion Anna Harrison

Anna from the Zero Waste Zone at Waitākere Transfer Station teaches people how to reduce waste in a fun, hands-on way.

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.