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Brave mums front driveway safety campaign

Two Kiwi mums whose children were tragically run over on a driveway are fronting a new campaign with child-safety organisation Safekids Aotearoa.

Annual plan to set investment for the year ahead

The development of Auckland Council’s new 2016/17 budget began on 21 October with the first in a series of councillor workshops, marking a change in the way the process is run.

Central city residents creating a green oasis

A green oasis is being created at the junction of Symonds St, New North Road and Mt Eden Road by the local community.

Youth a key focus in Community Empowerment unit

Construction starts on Birkenhead's new destination

Kaipātiki Local Board is pleased to announce the start of construction for Kaimataara o Wai Manawa, an exciting new destination destined for the heart of Birkenhead.

Volunteers celebrated at community awards

Volunteers from the Puketāpapa community have been honoured at the Puketāpapa Community Volunteer Awards 2015 ceremony.

Empowering Auckland's communities

The council’s new Community Empowerment Unit launched in October 2015, marking the beginning of new and innovative ways of working with Auckland’s many and diverse communities.

A voice for Auckland's GLBTI communities

Auckland’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) communities, or Rainbow communities, now have a voice on Auckland Council with the establishment of the Rainbow Communities Advisory Panel.

PMs thank Barrier fire crews

Australian and New Zealand Prime Ministers recently acknowledged the valuable role of volunteer rural firefighters.

Affordable housing for Aucklanders

Auckland Council works with community housing organisations that provide warm, secure housing for those who may struggle to rent or buy privately.

Landscape takes shape at Onehunga foreshore

Planting is underway along the 6.8ha Onehunga foreshore restoration site, with major parts of the project now complete.

Let’s deal to graffiti, together

Auckland Council will remove graffiti vandalism on residential or business property.

Interview with Johnnie Freeland

Johnnie Freeland, Manager of Te Waka Angamua, explains more about the department’s role and some of the projects and events it has been involved in recently.

More libraries open on weekends

Under Auckland Council’s new 10-year budget, library opening hours have changed to ensure resources are better shared across the region.