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Council news 15 Dec 2023

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.

Community 14 Dec 2023

Animal Management Officer scores dream job

Why wouldn't you want a summer job like this!

Environment 7 Dec 2023

Auckland Council using AI technology to understand tree canopy cover changes

The council has a new tool to work towards its goal of increasing tree canopy across urban Auckland.

Council news 5 Dec 2023

Important milestone sees Te Whau Pathway construction recommence

The Te Whau Pathway, is one step closer to becoming a reality after construction resumed today, on a section of the pathway in Te Atatū.

Sports / Leisure 1 Dec 2023

Four super sporting facilities getting a well-deserved upgrade

Grassroots sporting organisations are the good-vibes glue that bring communities together.

Community 29 Nov 2023

Applications open for latest round of Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities Grants

These grants are for regionally significant groups, services, events and activities that benefit residents across Auckland.

Community 29 Nov 2023

Auckland’s Long-term Plan of choices and trade-offs

The Long-term Plan is one of the main tools that helps to shape and improve our city.

Community 27 Oct 2023

Know where it’s safe to swim in the Waitematā

The rāhui and blanket public health advice not to swim in the Waitematā Harbour is starting to lift as green ticks return to Auckland’s safeswim.org.nz

Community 27 Oct 2023

Garden initiatives in the community – sharing kai and knowledge

Aucklanders are growing their skills thanks to three community garden initiatives that support food sovereignty in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Cleaning up our environment 17 Oct 2023

Blackgate project is a new, greener way forward

Some of us have money in the bank - Glasgow Contractors has concrete, sandbags made from leftover FIFA Women’s World Cup, materials, sugar cane pegs and a host of other carbon-saving initiatives.

Community 16 Oct 2023

Children learn how to build a solid future

Pakuranga Heights students have swapped the classroom for the garden, although they've had to build them first!

Community 12 Oct 2023

Beautifying Manukau since 2001

One of Auckland’s star-performing charitable trusts continues to shine in the work it does leading beautification projects and environmental education all over the south and east of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Council news 29 Sep 2023

New Whau Pathway funding will be a great ride (or walk)

An extra $14 million from the Government for part of Te Whau Pathway gives the green light to extend a walking and cycling connection to Te Atatu South.

Sustainability 14 Sep 2023

Come in and say hi to the friendly staff at the newest community recycling centre in Auckland

Auckland’s newest community recycling centre is more than just a place to drop off your unwanted items. It’s a place where the community can come together and learn more about sustainability.

Community 12 Sep 2023

Boards back level crossing removal plans

Local boards in the south of the city support rail into the future.

Council news 11 Sep 2023

Call for infrastructure to lead growth

Growth, southern local boards say, should only come when the systems to support it are in place.