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Community 11 Jun 2020

Matariki Festival: Sky's the limit

Auckland's Matariki Festival is a chance to experience something new.

Cultural 11 Jun 2020

Stars come out to play for Matariki Festival 2019

Matariki Festival 2019 starts on 22 June and runs until 14 July in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Theatre / Performance 11 Jun 2020

Matariki Festival Diary: Music and Performance

Check out the Matariki Festival 2019 programme, with events running throughout Auckland until 14 July.

Cultural 11 Jun 2020

Matariki Festival Diary: Highlights

We've picked out some of the highlights coming up in Matariki Festival 2019.

14-24 year olds 11 Jun 2020

Matariki Festival Diary: Light

Check out this selection of special, light themed events taking place during Matariki Festival 2019.

Food / Drink 12 Mar 2020

Taste food from around the world at Auckland International Cultural Festival

Auckland International Cultural Festival on Sunday 5 April promises a mouth-watering array of food and drink from around the world.

Community 9 Mar 2020

New exhibition challenges perceptions of the Pacific

Discover the people and stories of the Saltwater Realm at Waitui Ātea: Saltwater Realm.

Cultural 25 Feb 2020

Pasifika Festival back at Western Springs

Pasifika Festival will feature 11 Pacific communities showcasing their unique culture on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March.

Community 21 Feb 2020

Events in Auckland pick up the PACE!

The council's Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee allocates Regional Events Funding

Community 21 Feb 2020

Community Development Grants support Auckland’s thriving communities

Auckland Council's Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee allocates Regional Community Development Funding.

Business / Economy 29 Jan 2020

Auckland draws record visitor numbers this summer

A record number of visitors flocked to Auckland this summer with more than 824,000 international arrivals into the region.

Community 29 Jan 2020

Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival to showcase Māori business

With huge musical talent and incredible storytelling taking the limelight in the lead up to Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival, it can be easy to miss what else makes up a unique festival experience.

Community 29 Nov 2019

Picnics, popstars and pōhutukawa at Music in Parks

Summer 2020 brings the biggest-ever Music in Parks series.

Cultural 15 Oct 2019

Tuia 250 ki Tāmaki Makaurau Diary

Check out all of the events taking place over Labour Weekend, 25 - 28 October.

Arts 9 Oct 2019

Step into heritage with our city public art trail

Discover Auckland's artistic heritage with our free art trail.

Heritage 3 Oct 2019

Auckland Heritage Festival Diary - Music and Film

Explore some of the highlights for music and film lovers from the 2019 Auckland Heritage Festival.

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Recovery

Emergency Recovery 25 Sep 2023

Explainer: Section 74 notices

What is a Section 74 notice and could it affect your property? Read our FAQs to find out.

Emergency Recovery 22 Sep 2023

Storm affected properties webinar breaks records

Auckland Council hosted its largest ever webinar on 5 September with over 700 people attending the storm affected properties webinar.

Emergency Recovery 22 Sep 2023

Trouble accessing financial support?

The Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office is providing advice to MSD and the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) on whether the eligibility criteria is working for Tāmaki Makaurau.

Last updated on 21 September

Emergency Recovery 21 Sep 2023

Watercare update for Muriwai

Watercare’s works on the Muriwai Water Treatment Plant and reservoir are well underway.

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Development News

City Centre Waterfront 14 Sep 2023

Midtown Street Party celebrates an area building character through renewal

On Thursday 28 September the inaugural Midtown Street Party is coming to Elliott, Albert, Victoria, Wellesley, Darby and Queen Streets, and along the historic Strand Arcade - from 6pm to 9pm.

Development 2 Jun 2023

Celebrating 1047 new city centre trees this Arbour Day

It’s Arbour Day on 5 June, the day that our majestic, silent, green, shade-givers and carbon absorbers get their time in the sun.

Emergency Recovery 14 Sep 2023

AT regional update

Significant progress has been made across the Auckland region over the last month on permanent repairs to storm damaged roads.

Business / Economy 12 Sep 2023

Boards back level crossing removal plans

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

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Our Environment

Council news 18 Sep 2023

Progress made but more action needed to accelerate delivery of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan

Severe weather events like the Auckland Anniversary Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle show the devastating impacts of climate change – and the importance of climate action.

Environment 14 Sep 2023

Protecting our trees

There has been some public interest in a developer’s decision to fell trees in Auckland’s suburb of Pukekohe.

Educational 13 Sep 2023

Immersive cultural and environmental education space on the waterfront opens to the public

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council have partnered to deliver Te Wharekura, a project which celebrates the cultural richness of Te Waitematā, and aims to inspire its protection.

Council news 11 Sep 2023

Auckland’s 30-year Water Strategy announces its first annual update

The Auckland Water Strategy (2022 – 2050) is Auckland Council’s 30-year approach to water, guided by the vision te mauri o te wai, that the life-sustaining capacity of Auckland’s water is protected and enhanced.

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Parks and Playgrounds

Kids / Family 12 Sep 2023

11 places to see baby farm animals in Auckland this spring

Spring has sprung and the days are getting longer. Now is the perfect time to go animal spotting.

Kids / Family 11 Sep 2023

Exciting school holiday events ahead with Auckland Council

Spring into the school holidays with an array of exhilarating and family-friendly events that will excite even the hardest-to-please member of your whānau.

Sports / Leisure 4 Sep 2023

Spring into action this season with these budget-friendly exercise ideas

Stay active in spring with these budget-friendly ideas.

Parks / Outdoors 31 Jul 2023

Celebrate World Ranger Day with Auckland Council Park Rangers

On 31 July, we celebrate World Ranger Day to honour and appreciate the efforts of rangers around the world.

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Transport News

Business / Economy 12 Sep 2023

Boards back level crossing removal plans

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

Council news 24 Jul 2023

Safe speed limits near schools – share your views

358 schools proposed to have new, safe speed limits outside the school gate.

Cycling 4 Jul 2023

Bike Auckland is on a mission to show that cycling is for everyone

With everything from handcycles and wheelchair bikes to trishaws and tandems, Bike Auckland’s TryACycle events are putting the spotlight on accessible cycling.

Transport 19 Jun 2023

Contactless payment coming to Auckland public transport

Within the next 12 months Auckland Transport will introduce easier payment options across all of Auckland’s buses, trains, and ferries.

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Waste Updates

Zero Waste 8 Sep 2023

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