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Community 21 Oct 2016

Zoo Tales: Unmask Palm Oil

We’re proud to support Ben and the Unmask Palm Oil campaign – empowering New Zealanders to demand the right to choose what's in their food.

Kids / Family 20 Oct 2016

Seven tips to help you keep it down

With parties, DIY and holidays soon on the cards, here's our guide to help you reduce noise and show consideration for your neighbours

Arts 18 Oct 2016

Auckland is all heart

More colourful art has popped up on the walls of the city in recent weeks.

Community 18 Oct 2016

Better access for Auckland Council's housing for older Aucklanders

Better access to Auckland Council’s housing for older Aucklanders for those most in need is behind changes approved by the Auckland Development Committee on 12 November 2015.

Community 18 Oct 2016

Eventful year pumps $85m into Auckland economy

Auckland’s massive 2014/2015 line-up of events – which included two world cups – has pumped more than $85 million into the regional economy.

Community 18 Oct 2016

What is Freedom of the City?

Find out more about what it means to be honoured with Freedom of the City.

Community 18 Oct 2016

6 benefits of Bokashi

If you’re looking for an easy, non-stinky way to manage your food scraps, then Bokashi may be the answer.

Community 17 Oct 2016

Phil Goff out and about in first week as mayor

Mr Goff has made several public appearances in his first week, getting out and meeting his constituents and fulfilling official duties.

Community 14 Oct 2016

Zoo Tales: Keeper Dave speaks up for unmasking palm oil

Zookeeper Dave has worked all over the Zoo, from Primates to Pridelands and with our New Zealand birds. Find out why he wants us all to take a stand and not let our rainforests disappear.

Arts 13 Oct 2016

Sir George Grey Special Collections

The Sir George Grey Special Collections contain over 500,000 images of New Zealand from the 1840s to the present day.

Community 12 Oct 2016

Symonds Street Cemetery

Symonds Street Cemetery in Grafton is one of Auckland’s most historic and unusual public reserves.

Sports / Leisure 10 Oct 2016

Half-million dollar boost to sports groups

Applications are open until 25 November for a share of a $508,000 fund to support sport and recreation organisations.

Community 7 Oct 2016

Zoo Tales: It's kiwi season

Kiwi breeding season is well underway – join bird keeper Debs as she checks on the chicks and eggs!

Environment 4 Oct 2016

Love Food Hate Waste fund jam-packed with applications

Auckland Council’s first ever Love Food Hate Waste fund has received 64 applications for grants.

Community 4 Oct 2016

Zoo Tales: Meet primate keeper Christine

We talk to a senior keeper with more than 30 years' experience who is incredibly passionate about primates and the palm oil problem.

Community 3 Oct 2016

Sort out your spring cleaning

Stuck inside because of the season's fickle weather? It's a great time to get into those clean-up tasks you've been putting off.