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Southern boards back business

Business Improvement District rates have been put forward in Franklin, Manurewa and Papakura.

Four all-weather indoor activities to keep the kids entertained

Too wet and cold to go to the park? These fun indoor activities are sure to keep the kids entertained when the weather isn't playing ball.

Attend a community tree planting day – it’s good for you and the planet

If you’re looking for a new way to boost your wellbeing, participating in a community tree planting day is a great option.

Budget 23 extends Auckland Council’s Ngā Puna Pūkenga programme

Budget 2023 has further invested in Auckland Council’s Ngā Puna Pūkenga (NPP) initiative.

Manukau Harbour Forum plans to plant

Manukau Harbour Forum will use unspent funds to buy native plants to improve the harbour's health.

New term begins for Auckland Council’s demographic advisory panels

Attend a HeritageTalks session and learn the history of Auckland’s Chinese restaurants

Hungry for history? Food historian André Taber serves up fascinating facts about some of central Auckland’s first Chinese restaurants.

Funding supports regional arts and culture and community wellbeing

Auckland Council’s Planning, Environment and Parks Committee has approved 37 applications for grants totalling $661,130 through the Regional Arts and Culture grants programme and Ngā Hapori Momoho/Thriving Communities grants programme. 

Ecobulb home energy saver project a winner

Auckland Council has partnered with energy-efficient lightbulb producers Ecobulb to help struggling Auckland households save on their power bills.

Police recognition for hard-working staffer

Auckland Council staffer recognised by Police for work to keep beach safe over summer.

South urged to speak up on transport needs

Residents from across the south of then city are being encouraged to play a part in deciding transport priorities.

Anzac Day reflecting red for remembrance

Auckland Council and the Auckland RSA (Returned Services Association) have come together to provide opportunities for all Aucklanders to honour military veterans this Anzac Day.

Boards find better ways to work together

Auckland's southern local boards are coming together to co-operate in areas where their interests are shared.

May is Africa Month: ‘Afrika is everywhere, Afrika is all of us’

With support from the city centre targeted rate, Auckland Council is providing a platform for the food, fashion, art, dance and music of Aucklanders whose roots are found in the richly colourful cultures of the African continent.

Manurewa Community Recycling Centre’s zero waste mission

Looking for second-hand goods, repair workshops or sustainable living advice? Manurewa Community Recycling Centre is your eco-friendly one-stop shop.

“No one wins at war”: Military memories of a 100-year-old WWII veteran

As war veteran Desmond Mitchell marks a milestone, he recalls his time in the air force during World War II.