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Community 23 Nov 2016

Meet food waste champion Maile Uluave

For Tongan-born Maile, surplus food is a way to bring the community together.

Community 23 Nov 2016

How to book an Auckland Council venue

If you're looking for a location for a function or event, Auckland Council has more than 150 affordable and easy-to-book community venues available for regular or casual hire.

Food / Drink 22 Nov 2016

AUT students make the most of food waste

Auckland Council has been working with the talented students at the AUT catering school to inspire Aucklanders to love their leftovers in a bid to reduce food waste.

Environment 18 Nov 2016

Community groups battle it out to become predator free

Four Auckland-based community groups are competing for a spot in the finals of Kiwibank’s next Predator Free Community, alongside 10 other contestants.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 18 Nov 2016

Help earthquake relief effort by donating money, not goods

People are being asked not to donate goods to the affected regions at this stage, as they pose serious logistical issues around transport, storage and distribution.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 16 Nov 2016

Tips for keeping safe during an emergency

The 7.5 magnitude current earthquake near Culverden has got people thinking about what to do to be safe in the case of an emergency.

Community 14 Nov 2016

Auckland Civil Defence swings into action after shakes

Behind the scenes with Auckland’s Civil Defence team.

Community 11 Nov 2016

Demographic advisory panels confirmed

The advisory panels are the Disability, Rainbow Communities, Seniors, Youth, Ethnic Peoples and Pacific Peoples Panels.

Transport 11 Nov 2016

Schools recognised for their commitment to safety

Hundreds of children have been recognised for their involvement in Auckland Transport's Travelwise programme.

Community 8 Nov 2016

Auckland Council governing body inauguration

The inaugural meeting of Auckland Council’s governing body is available to view.

Community 8 Nov 2016

Five-year public space Wi-Fi contract comes to an end

Auckland Council’s five-year contract, which provided free Wi-Fi in selected public spaces, will end from November 6.

Community 8 Nov 2016

Libraries love your feedback

Library users share their feedback in numbers.

Transport 3 Nov 2016

Update on Auckland’s 'road hog'

With so many invested in the adventurous animal, we asked Tracey Moore, Auckland Council’s Manager Animal Management, for an update.

Community 31 Oct 2016

Stay safe: Car seat checks available in November

Plunket and Auckland Transport are teaming up to hold a series of car seat checking clinics to help you make sure your child is travelling safely.

Community 26 Oct 2016

Need to find a park?

Auckland has over 4000 local and sports parks.

Community 23 Oct 2016

Fakafeiloaki – it's Tokelau Language Week

Learn a little more about this tiny island nation, plus a few easy words and phrases in te gagana Tokelau.