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City Centre Waterfront 13 Sep 2024

City centre turns a new page for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and Mahuru Māori

Celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and Mahuru Māori in Auckland’s city centre.

Climate action 14 Aug 2024

Auckland Council's path to a greener future

Auckland Council is succeeding in reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability across its $11 billion portfolio of assets.

Playgrounds 1 Aug 2024

10 Auckland playgrounds you won't want to miss

Where in Auckland can you find a rocket, volcano, pyramid, tree hut or real-life snakes and ladders?

Heritage 25 Jul 2024

Leys Institute to be restored and protected with additional $9.5 million council boost

The historic buildings in Ponsonby are earthquake-prone and were closed in December 2019 due to safety risks.

Libraries 19 Jul 2024

We Read Auckland Festival returns to Tāmaki Makaurau

Get ready for a month of great local reads and insightful author talks as We Read Auckland / Ka Pānui Tātou Tāmaki Makaurau returns for 2024.

Zero Waste 18 Jul 2024

Repair Café established with help from grant and volunteers

A weekly repair café in central Auckland that gives broken items a new lease of life is being piloted with the help of a $32,800 grant from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund.

Zero Waste 12 Jul 2024

12 ways to reduce waste in Plastic Free July – and beyond

Participating in Plastic Free July is an opportunity for you to help Tāmaki Makaurau stay on track to achieving its zero-waste goal.

Council news 11 Jul 2024

Addressing homelessness calls for empathy before enforcement

When it comes to assisting rough sleepers into housing, taking the time to listen is the first step.

Council news 27 Jun 2024

How we represent you: Auckland Council wants feedback

Auckland Council is preparing to seek feedback on the number of elected members Tāmaki Makaurau has, how they are elected, and where electoral boundaries lie, ahead of next year’s local body elections.

Mayor 27 Jun 2024

Long-term Plan adopted by councillors secures 10-year direction for Auckland

Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan 2024-2034 has been adopted by the Governing Body - geared at sustainably managing regional growth and providing the greatest benefit to Auckland’s many communities.

Community 11 Jun 2024

Beautification Trust has lengthy mahi recognised

The Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust has been acknowledged for 23 years of service to Tāmaki Makaurau as it moves away from operating as a controlled-organisation of Auckland Council.

Matariki 24 May 2024

Matariki Festival Week One Highlights (15 - 21 June)

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council and iwi partner Ngāti Tamaoho present Matariki Festival, from 15 – 30 June, 2024.

Libraries 16 May 2024

Auckland Council Libraries revamps its holds pick-up process

Auckland Council Libraries is updating its hold pick-up process to enhance privacy of customers.

Anzac Day 19 Apr 2024

Four war memorials across Auckland

World Wars I and II affected every New Zealander who lived through them.

Music 4 Apr 2024

Get your jam on at these music venues in Auckland

Tāmaki Makaurau is one of 59 UNESCO Cities of Music, which means that Auckland Council and the music sector work together to make even more beautiful music.

Have your say 25 Mar 2024

Final call for submissions on Auckland’s Long-term Plan

Final call for submissions on Auckland’s Long-term Plan