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Community 26 May 2017

Meet a conservation hero

OurAuckland speaks to Wendy John, one of our conservation heroes.

Environment 26 May 2017

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.

Cycling 23 May 2017

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.

Community 23 May 2017

More Aucklanders converting to composting

Almost 10,000 Aucklanders have discovered the joys of composting in the last 20 months, thanks to free workshops.

Heritage 19 May 2017

Celebrating our marvellous museums

Take a look at some of the wonderful things that can be explored in Auckland’s museums.

Community 9 May 2017

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.

Community 1 May 2017

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.

Community 28 Apr 2017

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.

Plans / Projects 20 Apr 2017

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.

Community 14 Apr 2017

Great North Road through New Lynn now open

New Lynn is now accessible via Great North Road, which has been partially re-opened.

Community 12 Apr 2017

New council websites launching from May

New websites for aucklandcouncil.govt.nz and aucklandlibraries.govt.nz will be launched this year to replace the current unsupported and outdated sites.

Community 12 Apr 2017

Advisory panels return for a new term

Auckland Council’s demographic advisory panels began a new three-year term this week, ensuring the views of Aucklanders spanning generations, cultures, ethnicities and abilities continue to be represented in council decisions.

Community 10 Apr 2017

Help these harvesters make the most of windfall

A charity that picks and distributes fresh fruit and preserves to food banks is on the hunt for volunteers.

Environment 3 Apr 2017

Kiwi to return home to Hunua Ranges

North Island brown kiwi will be released this afternoon in the Hunua Ranges, the first of their species to inhabit the area for decades.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 3 Apr 2017

Aucklanders urged to reduce water use by 20 litres per day

This week’s storm has restricted the treatment capacity of the city’s largest water treatment plant.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 3 Apr 2017

Update: Auckland's water supply

Watercare is still dealing with the effects of the Tasman Tempest and is treating less water than normal.