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‘Together for Tāmaki Makaurau’ gains momentum in making the city centre safer
From increased CityWatch patrols to the establishment of the City Centre Safety Plan, a series of new initiatives aimed at improving safety in the city centre are underway.
Māori focussed projects boosted through Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities Grants
Thirteen projects were allocated a slice of $318,863, with the funding approved by the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee.
Taste of Franklin food gala sells out
More than 100 guests joined the Kitchen Project’s Kai Franklin Chef's Table dinner.
Devonport CRC launches Zero Waste educational play space for kids
Where most adults see a pile of junk, children see a pile of potential.
Te Whau Pathway: video gives sneak peek at construction project
The vision for Aucklanders to safely travel between the Waitematā and Manukau harbours on a continuous pathway for pedestrians and cyclists is taking shape.
Vibrant events for Tāmaki Makaurau supported by Auckland Council
An exciting range of arts and sports events received funding through the Regional Events Fund grants programme.
Caton Road Water Rescue
When Auckland Transport (AT) was contacted by a resident of Caton Road, Waitākere, who had news that a number of residents were about to run out of tank water, the team took immediate action.
Don't let grey skies spoil your summer
Across our region, there's plenty going on to keep you busy whatever the weather.
Auckland Council support returns the Anchorage mate wareware (dementia) day care service to Tāmaki Basin
Older Aucklanders in Panmure, Glen Innes and Point England who are living with dementia now have a wonderful new mate wareware (dementia) day care centre closer to home.
Add storm preparation to your to-do list
Be prepared for storms
Funding available to cut food waste
The average New Zealand household throws away three shopping trolleys of food every year.
Harbour pollution seen up close
Manukau Harbour Forum chair Jon Turner has been out with Sea Cleaners to see contamination and pollution for himself.
Explore the Manukau Harbour's beaches
Everone heads for the beach in summer - and almost always to the east coach. That means the Manukau Harbour is seldom crowded despite offering superb swimming.
Summer storm preparedness takes a few simple steps
With summer well and truly upon us, it is timely to remember that the season not only brings sunny days but also the chance of stormy weather.
Make noise with consideration this holiday season
Noise consideration from both sides for the festive season
3,500 reasons to put the health of freshwater first
Recent consultation with Aucklanders on how to improve the region’s rivers, lakes and streams has been hailed a success.
