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14-24 year olds 23 Aug 2019

Synergy Project inspiring the community in Oranga and Onehunga

A local group is providing programmes to grow young people into future leaders.

Community 20 Aug 2019

Adopt-a-spot programme aids fight against graffiti

Each day eagle-eyed volunteers take to the streets in an ongoing battle to eradicate graffiti across Auckland.

Community 19 Aug 2019

Watch: Safer Communities Together – preventing alcohol sales to minors

Go behind the scenes on a covert mission and meet the team who help prevent alcohol purchases to minors.

Plans / Projects 16 Aug 2019

From horses to hockey, kapa haka to Korean Day– regional events score

Events across the region have received funding after $402,500 in grants was approved by Auckland Council's Community Development and Safety Committee.

Environment 15 Aug 2019

Māori engagement on water makes history

Auckland Council’s recent water future consultation saw the highest levels of Māori engagement on any council consultation; 18 per cent of the more than 7000 submissions received were from people identifying as Māori.

Community 14 Aug 2019

Group works for sustainable future in Papakura

Sustainable Papakura members are working tirelessly to protect their local environment.

Community 14 Aug 2019

Pest trapping all the rage in Ōrākei

The Natural Environment Targeted Rate is helping Ōrākei residents to embrace backyard trapping.

Community 14 Aug 2019

Retrofit Your Home programme expanded to embrace energy efficiency

The Environment and Community Committee has voted to include solar energy, energy storage and energy efficiency measures in its ‘Retrofit Your Home’ programme.