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Community 23 Mar 2017

Helping international students stay safe in our city

Moving across the world to study can be a daunting experience. Study Auckland is here to help with a series of informative videos, on everything from finding somewhere to live to reporting a crime.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 20 Mar 2017

Aucklanders band together through watery times

Aucklanders have had a week of water-related issues and challenges, and have shown plenty of resilience and community spirit.

Plans / Projects 10 Mar 2017

Q&A with Panuku Chief Executive Roger MacDonald

Panuku Development Auckland Chief Executive Roger MacDonald reflects on his first three months at the helm of the city’s regeneration agency and the opportunities that lie ahead.

Community 3 Mar 2017

Meet waste champion Naomi Roberts

This WasteWise advisor's passion for helping others reduce what they send to landfill all started with the incentive of a $20 Pak'nSave voucher.

Community 22 Feb 2017

LAWA River of the Month: February

February takes us to the Arapera River, which flows into the southern arm of the Kaipara Harbour.

Community 17 Feb 2017

Unwanted TVs top inorganics list

What are the things our collectors most frequently pick up? Some of the items on the list might surprise you!

Policies / Regulations 13 Feb 2017

Council responds to tree swings’ removal

Auckland Council is working with a small number of residents following a complaint about tree swings on council-owned land.

Community 13 Feb 2017

Artist captures 100 days of waste

Auckland artist Elle Anderson has documented her contribution to landfill in a stunning photography project.

Community 2 Feb 2017

Celebrate close to home at community venues

Auckland Council’s revamped online tools make it easier than ever to bring people together for a celebration in your own neighbourhood.

Community 31 Jan 2017

Wash Against Waste returns

The popular Auckland zero-waste initiative is back in action, a year after having their trailer stolen.

Community 11 Jan 2017

Discover these heritage sites in our city

The Auckland region is a treasure trove of heritage gems, and the long heady days of summer are a wonderful time to explore them.

Community 22 Dec 2016

Watch: Boys thank their rubbish collector with Christmas present

Five-year-old Alexis Goatley’s biggest hero is Terrance, the rubbish collector who passes by in his truck every week.

Community 21 Dec 2016

Aucklanders step up to help those affected by the Kaikoura earthquake

Organisation donates $125,000 to quake affected Hurunui and Kaikoura.

Community 20 Dec 2016

Playground review: Fun for littlies in Herne Bay

The play equipment at Salisbury Reserve is perfect for smaller children, particularly preschoolers or younger.

Community 14 Dec 2016

Meet community recycling shop manager Kazem Derakhshanian

Kazem Derakhshanian started collecting reusable items from the roadside three years ago, and is passionate about diverting these things from landfill while raising money for charity.

Transport 9 Dec 2016

Rugby kids lead 'slow down' campaign

The Pakuranga Rugby Club has joined Auckland Transport's 'Love Being a Local' campaign to promote safer speeds on roads.