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Community 27 Nov 2015

Pilot of all-access restrooms in council offices planned

As a way of acknowledging the diversity of Auckland Council's staff and visitors and their individual needs, the council is looking into a pilot programme to introduce ‘all-access’ restrooms.

Environment 24 Nov 2015

Preparing Auckland for rising sea levels

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has released a report on sea level rise, with recommendations for an overhaul of the way New Zealand is preparing for the impacts of climate change.

Environment 24 Nov 2015

Port Future Study consultants appointed

A group of independent consultants has been chosen to identify and evaluate options for the long-term future of Auckland’s port.

Beaches 24 Nov 2015

Auckland swimming beaches among safest in world

Auckland Council’s water quality monitoring programme, Safeswim, begins for the season.

Parks / Outdoors 24 Nov 2015

Photo gallery: Waikumete wildflowers

Throughout historic Waikumete Cemetery, summer wildflowers bloom.

Environment 24 Nov 2015

Clean record at Westhaven Marina 

Westhaven Marina has been re-certified under the Clean Marina programme.

Community 24 Nov 2015

Winning the battle against graffiti vandalism   

Incidents of tagging have reduced since the council's graffiti vandalism prevention service was set up.

Transport 24 Nov 2015

Five years of progress in Franklin

Franklin Local Board has taken the bull by the horns and delivered some great local wins in its first five years.

Events49 Results

18 May 2024 - 14 Dec 2024

Storytime - Onehunga Community Library

Delight as our librarians, and occasionally authors or special guests, share enchanting tales.

15 Sep 2024

Maraetai Predator Control, Bait and Trap event

We will be in Maraetai on Sunday 15th September, from 10am – 11am, with a bait and trap day. We’l...

10 Jun 2024 - 16 Dec 2024

Garden Club

Learn more about Papatūānuku (Mother Earth) and how to tend to her garden bed.

17 Sep 2024 - 29 Oct 2024

Seasons of the Year: Spring | Ngā Wāhanga o te Tau: Kōanga

Join us in the 360-degree planetarium theatre every Tuesday night

13 Aug 2024 - 29 Oct 2024

Eskdale Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience.

19 Sep 2024

Sprout to Plate: A Microgreens Growing Workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home.

21 Sep 2024

Stream Care Lyford Reserve

Lyford Reserve is an oasis for native birds in the heart of Sunnynook. Join a community of locals...

21 Sep 2024

Tāmaki Estuary Environmental Expo

We are excited to invite groups, organisations and individuals to participate in the upcoming Tām...