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Akl Paths 4 Dec 2025

A guide to easy walking paths in Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland’s network of easy walking paths is calling.

Dogs 1 Dec 2025

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.

Plans / Projects 1 Dec 2025

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.

Community 24 Nov 2025

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. 

Community 21 Nov 2025

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.

Climate action 17 Nov 2025

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.

Community 12 Nov 2025

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.

Community 7 Nov 2025

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!

Community 5 Nov 2025

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.

Community 31 Oct 2025

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.

Have your say 22 Oct 2025

Speed limit change proposed for Browns Bay Town Centre

Auckland Transport (AT) are proposing a speed limit change to 40km/h in the Browns Bay Town Centre.

Have your say 22 Oct 2025

Speed limit change proposed for Hatfields Beach

Auckland Transport (AT) are proposing a speed limit change to 50km/h through Hatfields Beach.

Development 21 Oct 2025

Curious crowds explore Beachlands Wastewater Treatment Plant

On October 18, more than 220 locals took the opportunity to step behind the gates of the Beachlands Wastewater Treatment Plant to explore the facility.

Community 16 Oct 2025

Council and Volunteering Auckland celebrate 35-year partnership

Auckland Council is proud to have supported Volunteering Auckland for more than three decades.

Community 15 Oct 2025

Auckland Council’s first in-house desexing clinic making strides in dog desexing programme

Over 400 dogs desexed as Auckland Council’s dog desexing clinic hits its stride

Parks / Outdoors 6 Oct 2025

Auckland’s playgrounds get a lift

Consider these play spaces an open invitation to step outside, breathe deep, and remember that some of the best moments can be found on a swing, a slide, or at the top of a climbing structure.