Community

Makeover for Ōtara community centre

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board has approved designs for a redevelopment of Te Puke o Tara Community Centre in Ōtara.

New hope for kōkopu, Auckland's native whitebait

Find out how the council is helping these little creatures across the region.

Planning the Manukau of the future

Plans to transform central Manukau are starting to paint a picture of what the heart of the south might look like in 2040.

War on weeds in Howick

War on weeds in Howick

Residents in the Howick Local Board area are being encouraged to get tough on Rhamnus and moth plant – fast-spreading weeds smothering gardens and native plants.

Helping international students stay safe in our city

Moving across the world to study can be a daunting experience. Study Auckland is here to help with a series of informative videos, on everything from finding somewhere to live to reporting a crime.

Aucklanders band together through watery times

Aucklanders have had a week of water-related issues and challenges, and have shown plenty of resilience and community spirit.

Solar robot race launches energy efficiency project in Papakura

The Energy Efficient Communities Project, a partnership between Entrust, Auckland Council and Vector, will deliver free hot water heat control units, up to 15,000 LED lightbulbs, and energy advice to homeowners in Papakura and Takanini.