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Ellen Melville Centre
May is Africa Month: ‘Afrika is everywhere, Afrika is all of us’
With support from the city centre targeted rate, Auckland Council is providing a platform for the food, fashion, art, dance and music of Aucklanders whose roots are found in the richly colourful cultures of the African continent.
Photography exhibition celebrates Women's Work
An exhibition celebrating the work of 21 women photographers will be on display at the Ellen Melville Centre in Freyberg Place from March 6 to 9.
Monday with Ellen Melville
Every day for Suffrage Week, we're exploring the life of one of NZ's great women. First up on Monday – Ellen Melville.
Recovery
$5m Paremoremo Road repair complete
The road was damaged with four slips.
Categorisation update – 21 November
Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.
Social and wellbeing support
Various community and wellbeing support is available to you, including free help with processing home insurance claims, rates relief, temporary accommodation assistance, and wider financial and mental health support.
Muriwai commemorative sculpture underway
Renowned artist Jeff Thomson will transform materials from the suburb’s Category 3 homes.
Development News
First section of redesigned Victoria Street opens with fresh feel and function
The first section of a redesigned Victoria Street - from Elliott Street to Queen Street - has opened to the public.
Final chance to influence council’s 30-year plan to share the cost of growth
Aucklanders are encouraged to provide feedback on a new development contributions policy that influences how the cost of Auckland’s growth is shared.
Exciting new festive tradition for Auckland
Te Komititanga will host the spectacular debut of a magical new Christmas tree this festive season.
Bluey set to steal hearts this Farmers Santa Parade, supported by the city centre’s newest 'elves'
Two symbolic characters at the centre of Auckland’s historic Farmers Santa Parade are turning out for the 91st time.
Our Environment
Have Your Say: Let’s protect Auckland’s environment
The ‘Let’s Protect Our Environment’ consultation is open now until 8 December 2024 and Auckland Council is inviting Aucklanders to provide feedback.
Rural Aucklanders urged to gear up for a summer of weather extremes
Auckland Council is urging rural Auckland residents to make essential preparations for any potential extreme weather events—whether it’s extended dry spells or heavy rainfall.
Bat tracking and rediscovering the behaviour of a tiny native species
Going into bat for this threatened species.
Auckland diverts over 30,000 tonnes of food scraps from landfill
More than 30,000 tonnes of food scraps contributed by Aucklanders since the food scraps collections began in April last year have been used to produce renewable energy and fertiliser.
Parks and Playgrounds
Discover the holiday in Whangateau Holiday Park
With the warmer season upon us, how about planning a little holiday escape prior to the summer break?
Four lesser-known Auckland parks to explore
With more than 4000 parks in Auckland, there are outdoor areas in every corner of the region ready to be explored.
Auckland Botanic Garden's most popular outdoor art event returns
Auckland Botanic Garden's most popular outdoor art event returns!
Explore these epic filming locations in Auckland
Auckland is a go-to filming location for many top directors.
Transport News
Driving down peak hour traffic
An innovative dynamic lane system on Whangaparāoa Road has provided much-needed time savings, helping over 25,000 vehicles travel smoothly each day.
Herald Island community gets involved in Twin Wharf access rebuild
The road to Twin Wharf is now open after six months reconstruction following slips during last year’s storms.
Limited one-off scheme for residents seriously impacted by 2023 roadside slips
Auckland Council has confirmed a limited one-off scheme for homeowners to repair slips on council road reserves from the 2023 North Island Weather Events affecting access to their properties.
Āwhitu Road slip repairs completed
Following two major slips on Āwhitu Road in south Auckland during 2023 storms.
Waste Updates
Over 10,000 tonnes recycled at Waiuku Community Recycling Centre’s 10-year mark
This month, Auckland’s first official Community Recycling Centre (CRC), Zero Waste Waiuku is celebrating 10 years of operation.
Auckland diverts over 30,000 tonnes of food scraps from landfill
More than 30,000 tonnes of food scraps contributed by Aucklanders since the food scraps collections began in April last year have been used to produce renewable energy and fertiliser.
Summer tips to keep odours and pests away from food scraps
With summer fast approaching, warmer temperatures can bring an increase to pests and odours in the home.
Popular flea market returns to city centre
The city centre’s first regular ReUse Market in 40 years is attracting people from all over Auckland as buyers and sellers.
