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Health / Wellbeing 26 Sep 2023

Five ways to wellbeing

These are five super simple actions to give your mental health a boost.

Theatre / Performance 25 Sep 2023

Tāmaki talent shines as winners of Auckland Council’s Stand Up Stand Out announced

The winners of Auckland Council’s Stand Up Stand Out (SUSO) competition have been announced!

Emergency Recovery 22 Sep 2023

Trouble accessing financial support?

The Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office is providing advice to MSD and the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) on whether the eligibility criteria is working for Tāmaki Makaurau.

Last updated on 21 September
Emergency Recovery 21 Sep 2023

Watercare update for Muriwai

Watercare’s works on the Muriwai Water Treatment Plant and reservoir are well underway.

Mayor 20 Sep 2023

Mayor hosts and welcomes diplomatic corps, ambassadors and heads of missions to Aotearoa New Zealand

Mayor hosts a reception at Auckland Town Hall on Monday for over 60 diplomatic corps, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Auckland Council and Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.

Health / Wellbeing 20 Sep 2023

Mental health awareness week

Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office wants to take this opportunity to acknowledge the immense toll the extreme weather events earlier this year have had on the mental and emotional health of many whānau across Auckland.

Mayor 19 Sep 2023

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown sends manifesto to the next Government

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has sent the Auckland Manifesto to political parties ahead of the 2023 General Election.

Cultural 18 Sep 2023

2023’s Auckland Heritage Festival reminds us of the times we took a stand

The theme of this year’s Auckland Heritage Festival, which runs from 23 September - 8 October, is Peace, Love and Protest.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 18 Sep 2023

Auckland region tsunami siren testing on Sunday 24 September

Siren testing day is a good prompt for Aucklanders to talk with their whānau about planning for emergencies.

Council news 18 Sep 2023

Progress made but more action needed to accelerate delivery of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan

Severe weather events like the Auckland Anniversary Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle show the devastating impacts of climate change – and the importance of climate action.

Arts 18 Sep 2023

Auckland Council marks 130 years of Women’s Suffrage

On 19 September 1893, New Zealand made history by becoming the first self-governing country to grant women the right to vote in parliamentary elections.

Central City Library 15 Sep 2023

Learn the whakapapa of a historic Māori phrasebook this Mahuru Māori

As we celebrate Mahuru Māori, a remarkable piece of history resurfaces as part of Auckland Council Libraries’ Ngako: The Collections Talk, providing a glimpse into the rich linguistic heritage of te reo Māori.

Emergency Recovery 14 Sep 2023

Consultation on Auckland’s cost-share deal with government now open

Aucklanders are being asked whether they support a deal with government to share the costs of funding $2 billion of storm recovery and resilience programmes.

Sustainability 14 Sep 2023

Come in and say hi to the friendly staff at the newest community recycling centre in Auckland

Auckland’s newest community recycling centre is more than just a place to drop off your unwanted items. It’s a place where the community can come together and learn more about sustainability.

Environment 14 Sep 2023

Protecting our trees

There has been some public interest in a developer’s decision to fell trees in Auckland’s suburb of Pukekohe.