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Zero Waste Champions lead the way at the 2024 Tāmaki Makaurau Awards
The awards night honoured outstanding contributions to zero waste initiatives from people right across Auckland.
Fred Graham work a tribute to home town
Celebrated artist Fred Graham has unveiled Waiuku - a sculpture honouring the west Franklin town and community.
Standing up for those with good taste
The Kitchen Project turns tasty ideas into businesses.
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.
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.
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.
Local alcohol policy: Freeze on new liquor stores happening now
Auckland’s local alcohol policy starts coming into effect today, Monday 16 September.
Pipeline crew rescues five ducklings
Watercare crew save ducklings in manhole.
Where to for popular Waiuku park?
The first steps towards planning a new future for Hamilton Estate in Waiuku have been taken.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
