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Māori phrase of the week
Practise your te reo Māori each week with a new phrase.
Auckland Domain
With exotic plants, duck ponds, sports fields, bush walks and Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland Domain is perfect for a winter outing.
Cycleway murals celebrate natural heritage
New and upgraded underpasses on the Northwestern Cycleway feature art inspired by the natural heritage and resources of the area.
Toi Whītiki celebrates Auckland’s unique cultural identity
Toi Whītiki, Auckland Council's new arts plan, weaves the city's creative strands together.
Māori phrase of the week
Practise your te reo Māori each week with a new phrase.
Council cadets: In pursuit of excellence
Hinewairere Warren stepped straight out of school and into a role in the mayor’s office.
Improving Māori economy benefits all
An asset base of $23 billion means Auckland Māori entities and businesses hold over half of the national Māori economy’s asset base.
Big ideas take out DigMyIdea
Some big digital ideas stood out from the pack to win the first DigMyIdea Māori Innovation Challenge, announced in Auckland over the weekend of 21 and 22 November.
Five Years as a united Auckland: Auckland Conversations educate and inspire
As Auckland strives to become the world’s most liveable city, one key event that continues to educate Aucklanders on topical worldwide city developments is Auckland Conversations.
Five years as a united Auckland – Part 4: Embracing our commitment to Māori
Manager Māori Strategy and Relations Manager, Te Waka Angamua, Johnnie Freeland, talks about the progress Māori and the council have made together over the past five years and some challenges for the future.
Spotlight on our local board neighbourhoods – Henderson-Massey
The orchards, wineries and a passion for being eco-friendly are just...
Auckland celebrates World Cities Day
The way cities around the world are planned and designed will shape the future habitation of the world.
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.
Into the River author Ted Dawe discusses censorship
Ted Dawe, author of Into the River, speaks about his experiences following the recent decision to place an interim restriction on the book.
Committing to better outcomes with Māori
Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland Council – is transforming the way it plans, develops, prioritises, invests and delivers with Māori.
Māori advocate Brandi Hudson finalist for influential award
Brandi Hudson, Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Māori Statutory Board (IMSB), has been named as a finalist in the Women of Influence Award 2015, in the category of Public Policy.
