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Food / Drink 2 May 2022

World-class arts, eats and beats are back on the menu at Elemental AKL

Auckland’s favourite mid-year festival, Elemental AKL returns this July with a sensational season of curated experiences celebrating the unique culture, cuisine, and creativity of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

Waste 11 Jan 2022

Zero waste innovators get funding boost

More than thirty organisations and businesses are receiving a boost in funding from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation Innovation Fund

Kauri dieback 3 Dec 2021

Help keep kauri standing this summer

If you’re looking for a nature fix this summer, there are heaps of kauri safe places you can go across the region

Environment 5 Nov 2021

Mayoral Conservation Awards finalists announced

Celebrate the amazing work the conservation community is doing in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 2 Jul 2021

Local boards contribute $90,000 to support Papatoetoe tornado victims

Two local boards have committed $90,000 between them to bolster Auckland Council’s Mayoral Relief Fund for those suffering in the wake of the tornado that swept through Papatoetoe on 19 June.

Community 3 Jun 2021

Local customer service a council priority

Stand-alone service centres are moving from local board offices to library community hubs in the coming weeks.

Waste 4 Feb 2021

Back to Enviroschool for Auckland children

More than 280 Auckland schools are on an Enviroschools sustainability journey to explore and act for our environment.

Akl Paths 1 Jan 2021

Get active with AKL Paths: running and walking routes for beginners

Whether you're in training, planning an evening jog, or looking for a way to get fit and active over the summer months, AKL Paths is a great resource for finding a route that suits you.

18 Dec 2020

Where the wild things are

Auckland in summer is a great place to be a kid. And who better to give us the lowdown on the best places to have fun around the region than some of the young locals who live and play there.

3 Dec 2020

Latin, jazz and reggae turn up the volume at Music in Parks

Join Music in Parks at the beach, on the lawn and at the rotunda this weekend.

3 Dec 2020

Kauri dieback battle continues over summer

Most visitors have been well behaved over the summer, helping to protect our region's kauri trees.

Policies / Regulations 3 Dec 2020

Council launches freedom camping pilot

A two-month pilot could see freedom camping visitors leave overcrowded hot spots and spread out over 27 locations across Auckland.

Environment 19 Nov 2020

Finalists shortlisted in this year’s Mayoral Conservation Awards

Environmental champions achievements to be recognised.

Sports / Leisure 16 Oct 2020

Kick it, pass it, ride it - sport and recreation facilities SCORE!

Auckland Council’s Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee today approved applications totalling more than $9.9 million from the Sport and Recreation Facility Investment Fund.

Community 1 Oct 2020

Progressing Auckland’s membership of Age Friendly Cities on International Day of Older Persons

Auckland Council has welcomed the first gathering of the new Seniors Advisory Panel in time for today’s ‘International Day of Older Persons’.

Arts 23 Sep 2020

Auckland Heritage Festival – coming up in week one

Uncover the secrets and stories of Tāmaki Makaurau with multiple events - in person and online - coming to the region from 26 September to 11 October.