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8 top tips for a great outing outdoors
There’s nothing quite like a summer’s day in Tāmaki Makaurau – sun shining, tuis singing, pōhutukawa trees in full bloom.
8 ways to a waste-less Christmas and a festive glow up
This Christmas, give your home and your celebrations a glow-up that’s good for the planet and your bank balance.
Splash Safely! Auckland Council urges summer vigilance around pop-up pools
Cool pools, hot risks: Auckland Council’s summer safety alert.
Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities fund opens
Auckland Council recognises that communities are the heart and soul of Tāmaki Makaurau and the importance of supporting initiatives to help more Aucklanders to live well.
Auckland Council’s Music and Movies in Parks returns, with a twist this season for the music events
Auckland Council’s popular Music and Movies in Parks series returns this summer for 2026.
More funding, more impact:
$1m boost to power up community climate action and emergency preparedness across Auckland
A guide to easy walking paths in Tāmaki Makaurau
Auckland’s network of easy walking paths is calling.
Ways to take care of your dog over summer
As the temperatures rise it’s important to remember hot weather can pose serious risks to your dog; they’re more vulnerable to heat than we humans are.
Dog walkers – get your free ‘pack walker’ certificate now
If you walk a pack of five or more dogs in the Auckland region - get your free certificate of approval ahead of rules changing on 1 January.
Auckland Council launches essential guide to new life in Tāmaki Makaurau
Auckland Council is thrilled to announce the launch of its Welcome to Auckland web portal, a helpful and essential guide for anyone making Tāmaki Makaurau their new home.
Student art brings Homai Station to life
More than 60 pieces of art from local school students now take pride of place on a new mural at Homai Station.
New beginnings for Milford: Ngā Wairau project brings hope and renewal
Blessing marks new beginnings for Milford and Wairau communities as blue-green project begins.
A new era for Old Papatoetoe Town Centre
The revitalisation of Old Papatoetoe’s town centre has reached a landmark phase, with three key projects now complete, ushering in a new era of connectivity, vibrancy, and community pride.
Northcote Market bursts to life and the fun is just beginning!
Northcote Town Centre was buzzing recently as the brand-new Northcote Market made its debut — and it’s just the start of a summer packed with free fun!
First Aotearoa dementia-friendly film screenings a resounding success in Auckland
Dementia friendly film screening pilot showing Singin’ in the Rain at the Victoria Theatre in Devonport.
The Joyful Movement wins top honours for innovation
The Joyful Movement has been recognised with the New Zealand Rugby Innovation Award at the 2025 NZ Rainbow Excellence Awards.
