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Autumn health check for Hunua Ranges kauri begins

Hunua Ranges ready for a health check in the hope it will confirm the forest is still free of the deadly kauri dieback disease

Students tackling climate change

A group of Auckland schools are coming up with strategies to help tackle climate change, reduce carbon emissions, and create a more sustainable future for New Zealand.

Working in partnership to support the next phase of recovery

Auckland Council is proudly working in partnership with Auckland Foundation to support the recovery of Tāmaki Makaurau by launching a new fund.

Auckland Mayor unpacks proposed arts and culture funding cuts

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown said a better integrated and sustainable approach to funding arts and culture is needed for New Zealand’s largest and most diverse region.

Construction process for Te Hā Noa set to begin on 11 April

Te Hā Noa, a renewed Victoria Street, is the next big project in Auckland Council’s Midtown Regeneration programme.

Assessing and approving event applications

Tuia rangatahi all in place

Six rangatahi Māori – including five wāhine toa - have filled the Tuia mentoring positions made available by the city’s southern local boards.

One week left to have your say on the council's Annual Budget 2023/2024

With only one week to go, over 10,000 Aucklanders have submitted feedback on Auckland Council’s Annual Budget 2023/2024, setting a busy pace for the first three weeks.

Three outdoor activities for Easter family fun in Auckland

There's more to this long weekend than chocolate! Check out these fun outdoor activities across Auckland to entertain the whole family.

Auckland Domain Wintergardens: 100-year-old glasshouses re-open to the public

After painstaking restoration work, the elegant 100-year-old glasshouses at the Auckland Domain Wintergarden are about to begin a new chapter in their life.

Auckland Mayor reveals plan to reduce road cones, road closures

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is calling for AT to work with Waka Kotahi, and utility companies, to explore how the region’s temporary traffic management can be improved quickly, in ways that increase efficiency safely.

Trust and transparency underpin council finances

Chief Executive Jim Stabback talks about opening the books and the council's commitment to transparency.

Auckland Mayor delivers on promise to improve bus reliability

Mayor Wayne Brown is pleased to announce that Auckland Transport is rolling out one of his election promises, new technology that will give buses priority across three key Auckland road corridors.

10 outdoor activities to make the most of your local green space

Whether it's mindful meditation or fun family games, here are some great outdoor activities to try at your local park.

Three ways to experience different cultures in Auckland

Check out these great ways to experience Auckland's incredible cultural diversity across the region.

Shining neon light on the regeneration of midtown

Auckland Council’s city centre programmes team will soon announce the next stage of the Midtown Regeneration programme, a series of projects preparing local streets and public spaces.