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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

26 Sep 2024

Human Encyclopaedia - Borrow a Climate Action Enthusiast!

Seniors from the Albert-Eden community sit down in the Mt Albert space and welcome anyone with a...

28 Sep 2024

Creative Clay Garden Markers

Join potter Jackie Muller and make a set of eight clay plant markers to personalise your garden. 

28 Sep 2024

Food scraps talk & beeswax wraps

Get food scraps tips, then create Beeswax wraps—register now!

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Eye on Nature Creative Arts Exhibition

Experience the crafty creativity of our tamariki at the free Eye on Nature Creative Arts Exhibiti...

28 Sep 2024 - 23 Nov 2024

CBD Repair Cafe

Come and join us for the newly established Auckland CBD Repair Café at Te Matawai, CBD. We will b...

31 Aug 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

DEANZ Repair Café - New Lynn

Come along to the Repair Café at the New Lynn Community Centre to get your items repaired for FREE.

01 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024

Biketober

Join our annual festival of bicycle fun, brightening up neighbourhoods all over Tāmaki Makaurau,...

06 Aug 2024 - 01 Oct 2024

Witheford Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Get involved and join us for a hands-on experience at Witheford Reserve!