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Community 22 Oct 2024

Fred Graham work a tribute to home town

Celebrated artist Fred Graham has unveiled Waiuku - a sculpture honouring the west Franklin town and community.

Community 15 Oct 2024

Standing up for those with good taste

The Kitchen Project turns tasty ideas into businesses.

Heritage 3 Oct 2024

Explore Pacific ties at this year’s Auckland Heritage Festival

Auckland Council invites all Aucklanders to explore Pacific ties at the upcoming Auckland Heritage Festival, which runs from 28 September to 13 October, with the theme of Moana Oceania.

Community 16 Sep 2024

Supporting our senior citizens

We highlight some of the many services available for senior citizens across Auckland, from digital literacy lessons to weekly tai chi classes and more.

14-24 year olds 16 Sep 2024

Emerging talent championed at this year’s Stand Up Stand Out finals

The Stand Up Stand Out finals on Saturday 14 September at Town Hall in Auckland, celebrated yet another year of epic young talent, with emerging artist(s) from all across Tāmaki Makaurau announced as this year’s winners.

Health / Wellbeing 16 Sep 2024

Local alcohol policy: Freeze on new liquor stores happening now

Auckland’s local alcohol policy starts coming into effect today, Monday 16 September.

Community 13 Sep 2024

Pipeline crew rescues five ducklings

Watercare crew save ducklings in manhole.

Community 13 Sep 2024

Where to for popular Waiuku park?

The first steps towards planning a new future for Hamilton Estate in Waiuku have been taken.

Transport 5 Sep 2024

Walking School Bus awards mark 25-year recognition of selfless volunteers

The Waka Waewae or Walking School Bus has become a community institution led by thousands over the past 25 years.

Community 2 Sep 2024

Southern boards make workshops open

Until now only business meetings have been open to the public, but the three most southern local boards in Auckland will now also open workshops.

Community 29 Aug 2024

Last call: Council adopts local alcohol policy for Auckland

It’s been almost a decade in the making - Auckland’s local alcohol policy will come into effect in two stages, taking full effect in December 2024.

Zero Waste 22 Aug 2024

Artist turns trash into sci-fi treasure in a Community Recycling Centre

Some artists might choose a scenic landscape or the human body as the subjects of their craft, but Sean Boyd of Octalien finds inspiration from junk.

Community 19 Aug 2024

Solar panels and batteries provide the missing link for Te Henga / Bethells Beach

The Matuku Reserve Trust in Te Henga / Bethells Beach was granted $32,000 to purchase batteries that can store power generated by solar panels at the Trust’s Sustainable Wetland Education Centre.

Policies / Regulations 15 Aug 2024

Local alcohol policy due to go before council

Auckland Council will decide when the policy will come into effect at a future meeting of its governing body.

Community 9 Aug 2024

Keeping the community safe: On patrol with the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Pacific Wardens

The Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Pacific Wardens stand strong, looking out for trouble and helping their community.

Have your say 7 Aug 2024

Have Your Say on how we protect Waiheke’s coasts

Waiheke residents are being asked to give feedback to Auckland Council on its plans to manage and protect local coastal areas from the effects of climate change.