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Community 6 Jun 2017

Mayor launches Million Trees initiative

Mayor Phil Goff's programme to green our city by planting a million trees and shrubs across Auckland over three years will start with 170,000 plants in its first year.

Community 6 Jun 2017

Want to help combat throw-away culture?

Repair Café, a movement helping people fix things rather than send them to landfill, is set for further expansion thanks to funding from Auckland Council.

Environment 5 Jun 2017

Meet conservation hero Gwenda Pulham

OurAuckland chats to the winner of Conservation Hero's Influencer catagory: Gwenda Pulham.

Community 30 May 2017

Sandringham Road Extension cycle link opens

Cycling around Puketāpapa has become a lot more accessible and enjoyable with the completion of the Sandringham Road Extension cycle link.

Community 30 May 2017

QUIZ! How well do you know the Ōrākei Local Board area?

Our State of Auckland report cards have information on Auckland’s freshwater, marine, air and terrestrial environments in your local area, as well as reporting on the region’s capacity for growth, its demographics and its quality of life.

Community 29 May 2017

Mayor Goff pays a visit to Old Papatoetoe

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff was recently whisked away on a whistle-stop tour of development sites in Old Papatoetoe, led by Panuku Development Auckland CEO Roger MacDonald.

Community 29 May 2017

Solution for New Lynn's culvert on its way

A plan to replace New Lynn's Rewarewa Creek culvert, under Great North Road, has been agreed.

Community 26 May 2017

Meet a conservation hero

OurAuckland speaks to Wendy John, one of our conservation heroes.

Events216 Results

26 Oct 2024

Otahuhu Food Festival

The Otahuhu Food Festival is an all day family event with over 120 food stalls and truck.

14 Nov 2024

Painting Event: Dreamy Daisies

Join us for an evening filled with whimsy, colour, and plenty of giggles.

30 Nov 2024

Christmas on the Green

It's a perfect excuse to get your family and friends together for an evening of Christmas magic.

30 Nov 2024

Paul Ubana Jones

Live acoustic music at it's best.

30 Nov 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

Christmas at Buckland Hall

Christmas at Buckland Hall is a truly magical event for all the family. 

02 Dec 2024

Preserving & Preparing for Waste Free Christmas Celebrations

Come along and get handy tips and creative recipes to reduce food waste over the Christmas period. 

08 Dec 2024

Howick Santa Parade

It's a great free day out for families.

13 Dec 2024

Arabic Rhyme & Storytime

Join our very happy, fun-filled educational programme.