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Environment 30 Nov 2015

Parks go smokefree in Upper Harbour

Upper Harb​our Local Board has moved to make its 10 most popular local parks and reserves smokefree.

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.

Events48 Results

18 May 2024

Pest animal monitoring day with Te Kamaka Marae

Join our community predator monitoring event at Te Kamaka Marae in Northcote.

18 May 2024

Public Bike Repair Drive

Join us for a special event hosted by Kaipātiki Project and Bike Kaipātiki!

18 May 2024

Tree Planting

Join us in planting native trees at Lyford Reserve.

18 May 2024 - 15 Jun 2024

Easy, healthy meals on a budget

Learn skills to make a range of recipes that are budget friendly and will boost you and your whān...

17 Feb 2024 - 16 Nov 2024

Auckland Central City Library Repair Cafe

To accommodate everyone, you will be able to see our volunteer repairers for 1 item at a time.

28 Oct 2023 - 22 Jun 2024

Northcote Greenway Regeneration - with Kaipātiki Project

Join us in this endeavour to regenerate this new, nature-based community space.

18 Mar 2023 - 22 Jun 2024

Repair Café

Our volunteer repairers are ready to help repair your items.

19 May 2024

Auburn Reserve Clean-Up

Join us in getting Auburn Reserve ready for tree planting in June.