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Auckland flood project wins prestigious award

Groundbreaking Quay Street tunnel project wins Project of the Year.

Pilot project delivers promising results for sustainable urban design

A project to measure the benefits of living roofs in an urban jungle has blossoming results.

Your rates in action: community activity on the rise

Your rates help deliver a wide range of day-to-day activities and services, and support investment in Auckland’s assets.

All the reasons to stand in Auckland’s elections

Information sessions are being held weekly in May across 24 libraries in Tāmaki Makaurau.

From the Chair, Henderson-Massey Local Board

Egg-cellent Easter activities to enjoy in Auckland

There are plenty of activities around Tāmaki Makaurau during Easter to keep kids (and adults) entertained.

Franklin moves from rubbish bags to bins

Residents will need to put out rubbish in council bins instead of bags from 30 June 2025 when Franklin moves to rates-funded rubbish collections.

Getting valuable input from Northcote's future generation

On behalf of Auckland Council, Eke Panuku creates amazing spaces for current and future generations across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. 

5 ways to enjoy Auckland after daylight saving ends

Take the opportunity to embrace this season of change with new ideas to boost your mood, from maximising vitamin D to rediscovering the warmth of a brisk walk.

Five short all-weather walks in Auckland

Don't let the weather dampen your spirits! Come rain or shine, these five short walks across Auckland are great for the whole family.

Council backs funding for Auckland’s St James Theatre

Auckland Council has upheld its commitment to grant $15 million towards the restoration of St James Theatre.

Venue access: how we manage our bookable community spaces

Auckland Council’s Director of Community Rachel Kelleher responds to concerns about the council’s approach to venue hire of our community meeting halls and shared spaces.

These are our people: celebrating the rainbow

Auckland Council Chief Executive Phil Wilson and Director of Community Rachel Kelleher reflect on the role the council plays to support tākatāpui and rainbow communities in our region and why it’s important to us.

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.

Pocket art guide updated with 10 new artworks showcasing toi Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau

‘Te Paparahi Toi Māori’ the Auckland Art Walk guide relaunches in 2025 with new public Māori artwork to see.

Two iconic hotels among Council’s Regional Historic Heritage Grant recipients

Two long-standing hospitality venues, at opposite ends of Auckland, will get some help to future-proof through Auckland Council’s Regional Historic Heritage Grant.