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Parks / Outdoors 23 Sep 2016

Tiptoe through tulips at the Wintergardens

Spring is in full bloom at the Auckland Domain this week with a magnificent new tulip display.

Community 22 Sep 2016

Future of Monte Cecilia whare considered

About $300,000 has been allocated towards the future of the whare building at Monte Cecilia Park.

Housing 9 Sep 2016

Auckland adds 43,000 new residents in the June year

In the past year, Auckland’s population grew by more than 43,000 people and more than 1.57 million people now call Tāmaki Makaurau home.

Parks / Outdoors 11 Aug 2016

Increasing parks in a growing city

The Open Space Provision policy has outlined future spending on Auckland's parks.

Environment 11 Aug 2016

New Progress Snapshot boosts council’s transparency

New initiative offers performance 'shapshot' at a glance.

Sports / Leisure 26 Jul 2016

Smarter investment in sport

A more strategic approach to sports facilities is under the microscope at Auckland Council.

Parks / Outdoors 15 Jul 2016

Lake Pupuke water quality tested following spill

Auckland Council water samples taken at Lake Pupuke, following an oil spill last month, show fuel contamination levels are below the limit of detection.

Community 15 Jun 2016

Trees rise again on the summit of mighty Maungakiekie

Saturday 11 June marks an historic moment in time for the Tūpuna Maunga (ancestral mountain), Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill.

Parks / Outdoors 10 Jun 2016

Mirror, mirror on Auckland Domain

A delightful mid-20th century reflection pond in Auckland Domain has just been reopened after an extensive two-year renovation.

Educational 29 Apr 2016

Survey shows Kiwis want to combat kauri dieback

Almost 90 per cent of all those surveyed by Colmar Brunton agreed that it is “important” or “very important” to manage kauri dieback, even given the other threats to kauri forests.

Development 8 Apr 2016

Māori urban design expert joins the council

This week Auckland Council welcomed new staff member Phil Wihongi. Phil joins the council as the Mana Whenua Urban Design Principal Specialist for the Auckland Design Office. OurAuckland caught up with Phil to find out about his background and...

Parks / Outdoors 7 Mar 2016

A host of Hostas at the Domain Wintergarden

Hostas are among the most popular shade-loving plants at the Auckland Domain Wintergarden.

Kids / Family 25 Feb 2016

Our resident 'bat man' has tips for campers

Ben Paris our resident 'Bat man' is urging campers in the Waitakere and Hunua Ranges to keep a lookout for native long-tailed bats during the Big Camp Out on 5 and 6 March.