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Educational 15 Jun 2016

NZ's top government graduate employer

University students have voted Auckland Council "most desirable government graduate employer" for a second year running.

14-24 year olds 25 May 2016

Young entrepreneur winners announced

Auckland’s young budding entrepreneurs have shown they have business ideas impressive enough to rival successful companies.

14-24 year olds 25 May 2016

Knowing someone cares

A new report aims to shape the way helping agencies work with at-risk young people to reduce drug related harm.

Plans / Projects 25 May 2016

Knowing someone cares - study results

Key statistics from the "Knowing Someone Cares" study into young people at risk of drug related harm

Educational 12 May 2016

Over 3000 attend JobFest

Air New Zealand, Auckland Council, Fletcher Building and Spark all had stands at the event.

14-24 year olds 10 May 2016

Young people gear up to vote

Around 80 representatives from different youth boards across Auckland came together at the Mt Roskill Youth Zone on Saturday 30 April to hear about ways to improve voter turnout among young people in the upcoming local government elections.

Community 6 May 2016

$12,000 up for grabs for kapa haka super stars

Entries open to Matariki Festival 2016 kapa haka competition

Community 22 Apr 2016

Event tackles challenges of Pasifika youth

The Growing Pasifika Youth event showcases cutting-edge solutions from the perspective of young people.

Community 15 Apr 2016

Major milestone for youth employment in Auckland

Auckland‘s Youth Employment Pledge initiative has achieved its target of signing up 50 employers in the first year.

14-24 year olds 30 Mar 2016

Auckland Council graduates find success

Two years ago 17 excited graduates started their journeys on Auckland Council's first graduate programme.

Transport 21 Mar 2016

Tertiary student? Save on travel

If you're a full-time tertiary student, you could save at least 35 per cent off public transport*. Apply for a tertiary discount on your AT HOP card now.

14-24 year olds 4 Mar 2016

Meet the MADsters creating positive change in their communities

Meet the MADsters creating positive change in their communities.

14-24 year olds 29 Feb 2016

Youth employment scheme continues to grow

At the recent Māori and Pasifika Trades Training event, two more employers, UGL and KS Holdings, signed up to Auckland Council’s youth employment pledge scheme.

Educational 25 Feb 2016

Building bright careers

Linlee Tram shares her experience of Auckland Council's graduate programme.

Educational 15 Dec 2015

Auckland rates in top 20 cities for students

Auckland has been named one of the top 20 best cities in the world for students in 2016.

Community 11 Dec 2015

YES indeed, Auckland business is in good hands

Auckland teams have enjoyed success in the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme’s (YES) 2015 national awards held in Wellington on 9 December.