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Zero Waste 20 Jan 2026

Zero-waste resolutions for every lifestyle

No matter what you’re passionate about, there’s a way to reduce waste in everything you do.

Elections 18 Dec 2025

No discrepancies with west Auckland votes

There are no issues with voting in the west Auckland wards in the recent local elections.

Zero Waste 15 Dec 2025

One year on: Anamata’s journey of recovery and renewal

One year after a major fire tore through the Anamata Shop and main shed at the Aotea Community Recycling Centre (CRC) on Aotea / Great Barrier Island, the team reflect on what has happened since.

Kids / Family 15 Dec 2025

Unmissable family-friendly fun in Tāmaki Makaurau this 2026

Tāmaki Makaurau is bursting with family-friendly activities year-round, offering something for every interest and budget.

Council news 12 Dec 2025

Auckland Council summer opening hours

Find out about summer hours for libraries, pools, rubbish and recycling collections, and more.

Kids / Family 1 Dec 2025

Auckland Libraries unveils most diverse annual Top 100 list yet

Auckland Libraries announces its highly-anticipated Top 100 reading list for 2025.

Council news 28 Nov 2025

Angels shine a light on Tāmaki Makaurau this Christmas

Auckland Council staff are digging deep this year to bring a little Christmas cheer to Aucklanders struggling to make ends meet in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Libraries 24 Nov 2025

Auckland Libraries’ summer reading challenge returns

The beloved, free reading challenge Raumati Reads, returns to transform the school holidays into a reading adventure the whole family can get behind. 

Community 7 Nov 2025

Northcote Market bursts to life and the fun is just beginning!

Northcote Town Centre was buzzing recently as the brand-new Northcote Market made its debut — and it’s just the start of a summer packed with free fun!

Rates 31 Oct 2025

Your rates in action: Auckland’s thriving communities

Auckland Council explains how rates are set and answers your questions

Kids / Family 23 Oct 2025

Top three ghost-friendly theatres in Auckland

With ghost-hunting season upon us, make sure you check out our highly recommended phantom-friendly theatres for your own spooky pleasure.  

Emergency Recovery 16 Oct 2025

Turning over a new leaf in Epsom

The Epsom community was one of the hardest hit after the 2023 storms.

Council news 9 Oct 2025

Boost to arts and culture close to $500,000

Thirty-one recipients will receive a funding boost of $482,400 in the first round of Auckland Council’s Regional Arts and Culture Grants Programme for 2025/2026.

Council news 25 Sep 2025

Building a better Auckland: more roads, water & community facilities

Auckland Council invested a record $3.9 billion in 2024/2025, improving roads, transport, water services and community facilities across the region.

Council news 25 Sep 2025

This is my last hurrah!

After three terms on the council’s Governing Body, a term as chair of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and six years as a North Shore City councillor, Chris Darby is farewelling local government.

Zero Waste 19 Sep 2025

New round of funding for zero waste projects opens next month

Auckland Council is encouraging Aucklanders to take action on waste with the return of the Wast.e Minimisation and Innovation Fund