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Educational 8 Feb 2018

Wordy wins and star spelling with Auckland Libraries’ holiday programme

Auckland Libraries' summer reading adventure encourages wordy win.

Cultural 29 Jan 2018

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

Check out this week's word and practise your te reo Māori.

Cultural 22 Jan 2018

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

Check out this week's word and practise your te reo Māori.

Beaches 19 Jan 2018

Safeswim – an inside look at how it works

Discover how Auckland Council's Safeswim website works.

Cultural 15 Jan 2018

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

Check out this week's word and practise your te reo Māori.

Cultural 27 Dec 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

Check out this week's word and practise your te reo Māori.

Cultural 18 Dec 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

Check out this week's word and practise your te reo Māori.

Cultural 11 Dec 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

Check out this week's word and practise your te reo Māori.

Cultural 4 Dec 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

Check out this week's word and practise your te reo Māori.

Educational 28 Nov 2017

Surprise supporter for Dare to Explore!

Just a week after registrations opened, you could hardly ask for a more exciting surprise to kick off Auckland Libraries’ Dare to Explore summer reading programme.

Cultural 20 Nov 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

Check out this week's word and practise your te reo Māori.

Community 16 Nov 2017

Is your cat a secret stray?

Feral and domestic cats are a threat to our native populations of weta, birds, lizards.

Cultural 14 Nov 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

Check out this week's word and practise your te reo Māori.

Cultural 7 Nov 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

Check out this week's word and practise your te reo Māori.

Environment 31 Oct 2017

Meet waste champion Anna Harrison

Anna from the Zero Waste Zone at Waitākere Transfer Station teaches people how to reduce waste in a fun, hands-on way.

Educational 31 Oct 2017

Learn how to compost at a free workshop

Learn how to compost at a free workshop.

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Development News

Auckland's Future In Progress 16 Mar 2023

Shining neon light on the regeneration of midtown

With City Rail Link the catalyst, midtown is being reborn. Auckland Council’s city centre programmes team will soon announce the next stage of the Midtown Regeneration programme, a series of projects preparing local streets and public spaces for tens of thousands of people who will pour into the area once City Rail Link’s Te Waihorotiu Station is operational.

City Centre Waterfront 22 Feb 2023

Juggling, hula hoops, frisbee games and water play come to Myers Park

Midtown residents and visitors have heaps of great activities to enjoy on their doorstep throughout the summer months.

Storm 7 Feb 2023

Rain drain: Northcote’s new stormwater infrastructure tested to the max

The record-breaking downpour in Auckland tested Northcote’s new stormwater infrastructure to the max.

Cancelled

City Centre Waterfront 12 Jan 2023

Tūrama returns to Queen Street in February

Four-year old Ali Sabri is one of many Aucklanders thrilled to learn that four elements of Tūrama will return to Queen Street on 3 February, ushering in a significant month for Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau.

People of Midtown

City Centre Waterfront 10 Jan 2023

Apartment-living with 2 cats in midtown is the answer for the O’Briens

Chris O’Brien, partner and two ‘cat children’ – Lady and Earl Grey - are happy with their life in midtown. The young professionals who came to Auckland after eleven years in London, managed to buy an apartment in the High Street district 18 months ago.

Summer 23 Dec 2022

Your city centre refresh is calling

We invite you to reset your summer with a stroll through our city centre. Make a day of it and discover what’s new since you were here last.

Auckland's Future In Progress 13 Dec 2022

Harbour Edge Stitch moves from bold concept to exciting reality

One of eight Transformational Moves in the City Centre Masterplan, the Harbour Edge Stitch is making spectacular progress in uniting Auckland’s waterfront with the city centre.

City Centre Waterfront 7 Dec 2022

Channeling Melbourne, our laneways are flourishing this summer

This summer there’s no need to look across the Tasman for the street vibe of Melbourne’s laneways. Our very own joined-up laneways network is right on your doorstep.

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Our Environment

Cleaning up our environment 24 Mar 2023

Students tackling climate change

A group of Auckland schools are coming up with strategies to help tackle climate change, reduce carbon emissions, and create a more sustainable future for New Zealand.

Environment 14 Mar 2023

Aucklanders reminded to keep waterways on private property maintained

More than 80 per cent of the waterways in Auckland flow through private property and must be maintained by the landowner.

Environment 13 Mar 2023

New rukenga kai (food scraps) collection about to roll out in Auckland

Auckland Council’s food scraps collection service – rukenga kai, which translates to food cast onward - is about to begin with Waitakere residents scheduled to have bins delivered in the first week of April.

Environment 10 Mar 2023

Waiheke residents advised to avoid black algae

Auckland Council is asking the public to avoid black algae present on three Waiheke beaches ahead of a clean-up operation.

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Parks and Playgrounds

Dogs 22 Mar 2023

Great spots for dog walking in Auckland

On-leash or off, there are heaps of exciting dog walking areas for you to discover across Auckland.

Jon Turner has returned as Manukau Harbour Forum chair.

Community 22 Mar 2023

Turner returns to Manukau Harbour Forum

Experienced Manukau Harbour guardians Jon Turner and Alan Cole have been returned as chair and deputy of Auckland Council’s Manukau Harbour Forum.

Parks / Outdoors 20 Mar 2023

Fall in love with Tāwharanui Regional Park

When it comes to Tāmaki Makaurau’s most loved regional parks, there’s a good reason why Tāwharanui is a favourite among many Aucklanders – once you set foot on its white-sand shores, you’ll be forever smitten.

Walkways 16 Mar 2023

Three shared paths that can be enjoyed by everyone

With access for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and strollers, these shared paths make it easy for everyone to explore Auckland's outdoor spaces.

Parks / Outdoors 10 Mar 2023

Three Auckland parks to discover this Parks Week

Whether you're after family fun, off-leash puppy playdates or coastal splendour, the parks of Auckland have got you covered.

Storm 28 Feb 2023

Some regional parks across Tāmaki Makaurau set to reopen

Three out of six regional parks across Auckland closed due to damage are set to reopen from Wednesday 1 March.

City Centre Waterfront 22 Feb 2023

Juggling, hula hoops, frisbee games and water play come to Myers Park

Midtown residents and visitors have heaps of great activities to enjoy on their doorstep throughout the summer months.

Environment 16 Jan 2023

Troops needed for war on moth plant

Moth plant is a pest that is taking hold across the city.

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Transport News

Transport 15 Mar 2023

Public Transport fares rise for first time in two years

Public transport fares in Auckland will rise by around 6.5 per cent from 2 April 2023. The fare increase, which is the first in two years, will add no more than 20 cents per journey while half price fares remain in place.

Community 24 Feb 2023

Traffic moves make people feel safer

Manurewa residents report feeling safer since speed calming measures slowed neighbourhood traffic.

Transport 23 Dec 2022

Can I ride on the footpath? A guide to using Auckland’s paths, cycleways and bus lanes

Auckland has a growing network of cycleways, shared paths, and bus lanes that mix in with our existing roads and footpaths. With so many different types of road users using the same space, there is a real need for everyone to be considerate, slow down, and use common sense out there.

Transport 8 Dec 2022

Small pets now boarding on buses

Travelling on a bus? All of AT’s bus services are welcoming small pets in a suitable pet carrier from December 26 this year.

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Waste Updates

Environment 13 Mar 2023

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