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Council news 14 Feb 2025

Community Committee voices concern on homelessness

Auckland Council’s Community Committee is urging the Government to consider how nationwide targets for emergency housing are impacting on homelessness in Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community 13 Feb 2025

Koha Café: A place of mana and whanaungatanga

At the heart of Papatūānuku Marae in South Auckland, Koha Café is more than just a place to eat—it’s a hub of connection, opportunity, and aroha.

Community 12 Feb 2025

Growing a green and active Auckland

Have your say on the draft Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy until 10 March 2025.

Community 11 Feb 2025

Auckland’s most colourful festival returns this February

A burst of colour is on the horizon for Tāmaki Makaurau as Auckland Pride Festival returns for February 2025.

Council news 4 Feb 2025

Most Aucklanders continue to rate their quality of life highly

Auckland’s topline results for the 2024 Rangahau te Korou o te Ora / Quality of Life Survey have been released, showing 75 per cent of Aucklanders rate their overall quality of life positively.

Council news 30 Jan 2025

Final step underway to decide council election boundaries

Auckland Council’s final proposal for representation arrangements will soon be considered by the Local Government Commission.

Community 24 Jan 2025

Homai Station access upgraded during rail closure

Homai Station is now ready for more frequent train services when the City Rail Link opens in 2026, with safer access to the station as well as improvements for the local blind and low vision community. 

Community 15 Jan 2025

Solar panels and batteries provide the missing link for Te Henga / Bethells Beach

The Matuku Reserve Trust in Te Henga / Bethells Beach was granted $32,000 to purchase batteries that can store power generated by solar panels at the Trust’s Sustainable Wetland Education Centre.

Community 19 Dec 2024

The magic of cinema: Dementia friendly film screenings to be trialled in Auckland

Auckland Council and the Age-Friendly Auckland Implementation Rōpū have secured funding to trial three dementia-friendly film screenings in the new year.

Transport 16 Dec 2024

Boosting efficiency on Dominion Road

Dominion Road, one of Auckland Central’s busiest routes, carries over 25,000 vehicles daily while also serving as a critical corridor for public transport

Pools 12 Dec 2024

Top Auckland pools to get you cool

Get together at these Auckland pools and make the most of summer.

Environment 10 Dec 2024

Middleton Stream clearance diverts tonnes of debris from landfill for “new life”

Auckland Council and community group collaborate to clear city stream.

Community 10 Dec 2024

One Tree Hill College celebrates new sports canopy thanks to $1.2 million council funding

Importantly the turf under the canopy can be used, not just by the school, but by people in the wider community – young and old.

Parks / Outdoors 6 Dec 2024

Four lesser-known Auckland parks to explore

With more than 4000 parks in Auckland, there are outdoor areas in every corner of the region ready to be explored.

Community 5 Dec 2024

Keeping the community safe: On patrol with the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Pacific Wardens

The Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Pacific Wardens stand strong, looking out for trouble and helping their community.

Dogs 4 Dec 2024

Committee backs public consultation on dog rules

Auckland’s Regulatory and Safety Committee has backed plans for public consultation on updates to the region’s dog rules.