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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.

Business / Economy 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.

Business / Economy 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.

Business / Economy 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.

Business / Economy 4 Dec 2015

Auckland attracts record numbers of international students

Record numbers of international students are choosing to study in Auckland according to the latest findings in Education New Zealand’s International Education Snapshot.

Development 3 Dec 2015

Designer loos on Wellesley Street

Architecture students from the University of Auckland have set up shop in an inner-city toilet block to use as a design space and venue for weekly seminars.

Business / Economy 30 Nov 2015

Council cadets: In pursuit of excellence

Hinewairere Warren stepped straight out of school and into a role in the mayor’s office.

Business / Economy 30 Nov 2015

Auckland businesses honoured for being ‘Young at Heart’

Leading Auckland employers have been recognised for their commitment to employing and developing Auckland youth at the inaugural ‘Young at Heart’ Youth Employer Pledge Awards.

Educational 24 Nov 2015

Zoo Tales: Meet the meat eaters!

Carnivores team leader Lauren introduces us to her team.

Business / Economy 24 Nov 2015

Big ideas take out DigMyIdea

Some big digital ideas stood out from the pack to win the first DigMyIdea Māori Innovation Challenge, announced in Auckland over the weekend of 21 and 22 November.

Beaches 17 Nov 2015

Auckland scorecard up 19 per cent

Aucklanders are enjoying better public transport, higher incomes, are better educated and have cleaner beaches.

Educational 27 Oct 2015

Brave mums front driveway safety campaign

Two Kiwi mums whose children were tragically run over on a driveway are fronting a new campaign with child-safety organisation Safekids Aotearoa.

Educational 21 Oct 2015

Diverse careers for graduates

University graduates are tapping into Auckland Council’s diverse working brief, having voted the council their most desired central or local government employer.