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Know where it’s safe to swim in the Waitematā

The rāhui and blanket public health advice not to swim in the Waitematā Harbour is starting to lift as green ticks return to Auckland’s safeswim.org.nz

Garden initiatives in the community – sharing kai and knowledge

Aucklanders are growing their skills thanks to three community garden initiatives that support food sovereignty in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Māori seats on Auckland Council gain insufficient support

Auckland Council’s Governing Body has agreed to maintain Tāmaki Makaurau’s existing wards, without introducing Māori seats in time for our next local body elections in 2025.

Water treatment plant back in service for Muriwai

Today marks a milestone in Auckland’s post-cyclone recovery with the Muriwai Water Treatment Plant returning to service.

Come on and give food scraps a go

If you haven’t noticed the smaller addition to Auckland Council’s household bin family, why not take a stroll up your street on collection day.

Piha / Karekare geotechnical update

An update on the Piha and Karekare geotechnical works.

Tamariki and rangatahi drive change for Auckland

Auckland's tamariki and rangatahi have spoken – and in response, the city’s Mayor and Councillors are finding new pathways to up our game plan.

Maukatia Gannet Track at Muriwai Regional Park

Unfortunately, the much-loved Maukatia Gannet Track and access to the Takapu Refuge / Gannet Colony at Ōtakamiro Point at the popular Muriwai Regional Park will remain closed over the summer season.

Check out some great low-cost summer accommodation

If you’re dreaming of an affordable summer holiday by the beach that doesn’t involve hours of driving and having to pitch a tent, Auckland Council has a range of accommodation options to provide a dynamic experience.

Choose to reuse trial

This Recycling Week, eco-conscious residents in Auckland are being asked to sign up to a container return trial.

Blackgate project is a new, greener way forward

Some of us have money in the bank - Glasgow Contractors has concrete, sandbags made from leftover FIFA Women’s World Cup, materials, sugar cane pegs and a host of other carbon-saving initiatives.

Albany Stadium Pool bathroom a win for wheelchair users

A new accessible changing room facility has opened at Albany Stadium Pool, providing the first public bathroom for Auckland pool users with any type of mobility requirement.

Farewell but not goodbye: a new chapter for Te Hononga Akoranga COMET

Auckland Council has farewelled one of its council-controlled organisations, Te Hononga Akoranga COMET, as it embarks on a new chapter as a standalone organisation.

Children learn how to build a solid future

Pakuranga Heights students have swapped the classroom for the garden, although they've had to build them first!

Election 2023: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s letter to the new Government

Auckland Council helps Auckland become more age-friendly

Progress on how well Auckland is looking after our older residents has been outlined in the Auckland Council’s Age Friendly Auckland annual report.