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Libraries 19 Dec 2022

International recognition of historically significant papers for Auckland collection

Auckland Council Libraries are delighted to have the Clendon Papers added to the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.

Libraries 13 Dec 2022

Get your summer reading sorted with Auckland Council Libraries

A favourite way to while away the warm summer afternoons is lazing about at the beach or a local park with a book in hand.

Environment 5 Dec 2022

Sustainable waste tips

Whether you’re headed to the beach or bach, or having the family round to your place, use these simple tips to avoid excess waste over the holidays.

9 Nov 2022

Five Auckland Council community venues perfect for special occasions

Auckland Council offers dozens of community venues which can be hired for parties, birthdays, weddings and other functions, all offering a range of family-friendly and state-of-the art facilities.

Auckland's Future In Progress 10 Oct 2022

Visibility of Māori expression in Auckland’s city centre makes measured steps forward

A commitment to ensure mana whenua see themselves more in our city centre’s urbanscape has been made by Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council

10 Oct 2022

Enjoy a day out with the Auckland Heritage Festival

A guide to the many family-friendly and free or low-cost events, activities, talks and workshops in the Auckland Heritage Festival.

Council news 30 Sep 2022

An honour and a privilege

Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore reflects on his ‘wonderful’ council journey.

Council news 30 Sep 2022

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council Group's year-end results reflect successful financial prudence

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council Group’s Annual Report 2021/2022 released today shows that despite the impacts of COVID-19 and economic challenges it faced, the group provided the services that Aucklanders expect and maintained fi...

Development 29 Sep 2022

Make a day of it in Auckland’s midtown

There’s so much to do within the midtown area that it can keep everyone occupied for a whole day.

Development 27 Sep 2022

Last chance for feedback on changes for more high-density housing

Submissions close this Thursday, 29th September on changes to the city’s planning rulebook allowing for more high-density housing.

Council news 23 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day in Tāmaki Makaurau

New Zealand will mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with a State Memorial Service and one-off public holiday Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day on Monday 26 September.

Cultural 16 Sep 2022

Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland Council) is participating in the celebrations of the Māori language and wants to encourage all Aucklanders to join in.

Council news 13 Sep 2022

Development Contributions policy out for second public consultation

Auckland Council is seeking feedback on the next stage of updating its Development Contributions Policy, to ensure new developments contribute fairly to the funding of the council’s infrastructure.

Elections 9 Sep 2022

Vote Boxes en route to Auckland Transport hubs

For the first time, Vote Boxes will be at select Auckland Transport hubs so you can drop off your vote for the upcoming local elections.

6 Sep 2022

Monster exhibition connecting art and reading

Auckland Council Libraries is delighted to co-host the international touring exhibition ‘Yokai Parade: Supernatural Monsters from Japan’

Election Topics 30 Aug 2022

Why vote in the local elections?

Everything you need to know