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‘Renewal of life’: Auckland’s Diwali Festival is back

The Auckland Diwali Festival returns to Aotea Square and Queen Street on 8-9 October so get your friends and whānau along to celebrate this special event.

Behind the scenes - what happens when voting in Auckland’s local election closes?

Voting closes at midday Saturday 8 October. You've dropped off your vote - so what happens next?

Don’t be a dumper – help protect our environment

Illegal dumping is damaging the environment as well as being an eyesore and the council is asking people to do the right thing and dispose of their waste properly.

Lifting our performance to deliver more for Māori

Auckland Council has released the fourth edition of its Te Pūrongo a Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Ngā Huanga Māori 2021-2022 / Auckland Council Group Māori Outcomes Report 2021-2022.

Mirror, mirror on the wall - who has the greatest vision of them all?

The countdown is on for the close of voting in Auckland's local elections – don’t miss out.

Strengthened collaboration between Auckland’s Regional Parks and the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park a welcome step forward

Hauraki Gulf Forum Co-Chairs Nicola MacDonald and Pippa Coom have welcomed the adoption of Auckland Council’s new Regional Parks Management Plan (RPMP), which will see strengthened collaboration between Auckland’s Regional Parks and the Hauraki Gu...

Revealed: most popular pooch names in Tāmaki Makaurau…plus the city’s rarest dog breeds

Find out the top ten most popular dog names in Auckland.

Supporting our vibrant arts and culture sector

Auckland Council’s Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee has approved 28 applications for grants totalling $422,546 through round one of the 2022/2023 Regional Arts and Culture grants programme.

An honour and a privilege

Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore reflects on his ‘wonderful’ council journey.

Auckland Climate Festival face to face for the first time

Auckland's second annual Climate Festival takes place this October.

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council Group's year-end results reflect successful financial prudence

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council Group’s Annual Report 2021/2022 released today shows that despite the impacts of COVID-19 and economic challenges it faced, the group provided the services that Aucklanders expect and maintained fi...

It’s over and out from me

Phil Goff speaks to his six years as Mayor at the last meeting of the council’s Governing Body.

A proud Scot, a passion for the environment, a protector of people and animals

Mayor Phil Goff acknowledges the contribution of Cr Cathy Casey to a life of public office.

Make a day of it in Auckland’s midtown

There’s so much to do within the midtown area that it can keep everyone occupied for a whole day.

Manurewa kapa haka group to travel to Italy

A group of young Manurewa residents have been awarded local board funding to help them travel to Italy for a cultural festival.