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Funding boost for the Auckland arts
Twenty-two arts organisations will receive Auckland Council funding to deliver events and activities across Tāmaki Makaurau, in the latest round of Regional Arts and Culture grants for 2023/2024.
Auckland’s flood resilience pilot a success
Togetherness sparks success in the name of flood resilience.
6 creative community galleries to check out
While Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is the epicentre of the city’s art scene, further afield there are community art galleries that showcase the vibrant work of artists from all fields and walks of life.
Innovation and collaboration flourish at Te Puna Creative Hub
Te Kōpua Henderson’s creative scene has welcomed a new space to inspire creativity and innovation.
Avondale’s new community hub gets set to connect
Great progress is underway in the preparations to build Te Hono – the new Avondale library, community hub, and upgraded town square.
Closer look at Auckland’s pools welcomed by councillors
Councillors welcomed a closer look into Auckland’s swimming pool network at February’s Policy and Planning Committee.
AT wants public feedback on changing central Auckland’s parking and kerbside spaces
Auckland Transport (AT) is calling for input from the public over proposed changes to on-street parking and kerbside spaces in the city centre.
Venue access: how we manage our bookable community spaces
Auckland Council’s Director of Community Rachel Kelleher responds to concerns about the council’s approach to venue hire of our community meeting halls and shared spaces.
Have your say on proposed updates to Cemetery and Crematoria Bylaw
Have your say on proposed updates to Auckland Council’s Cemetery and Crematoria Bylaw until 23 February 2025.
Sport and recreation facilities funding round opens
The sports organisations across Tāmaki Makaurau who want to develop their facilities can now apply for a slice of $9.5 million funding.
Community Committee voices concern on homelessness
Auckland Council’s Community Committee is urging the Government to consider how nationwide targets for emergency housing are impacting on homelessness in Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau.
Koha Café: A place of mana and whanaungatanga
At the heart of Papatūānuku Marae in South Auckland, Koha Café is more than just a place to eat—it’s a hub of connection, opportunity, and aroha.
Growing a green and active Auckland
Have your say on the draft Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy until 10 March 2025.
Auckland’s most colourful festival returns this February
A burst of colour is on the horizon for Tāmaki Makaurau as Auckland Pride Festival returns for February 2025.
Most Aucklanders continue to rate their quality of life highly
Auckland’s topline results for the 2024 Rangahau te Korou o te Ora / Quality of Life Survey have been released, showing 75 per cent of Aucklanders rate their overall quality of life positively.
Final step underway to decide council election boundaries
Auckland Council’s final proposal for representation arrangements will soon be considered by the Local Government Commission.
