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Make the most of Auckland at Step 2

Now that Auckland is at Alert Level 3 Step 2, many of our great facilities are providing some ways to give you, your friends and family something new and exciting to enjoy.

Ideas for kids

Keep your kids busy, entertained and learning during lockdown with these great ideas from Auckland Council and our libraries.

10 reasons why Auckland is the best place to be in lockdown

Here are ten free reasons why Auckland is the best place to be in lockdown.

Fun ways for kids to learn at home

Help your kids to keep learning and stay entertained while schools are closed with these great online resources.

Have Your Say on changes to the property maintenance bylaw

Targeted rates doing their work

Three years on from the introduction of the natural environment and water quality targeted rates, work continues to deliver positive outcomes for the city.

Meet Auckland's eco heroes

Not all heroes wear capes - many wear gumboots and carry traps. They are our eco heroes, people in our community who work to protect Auckland’s natural spaces and resources.

Getting to Pest Free Auckland

Getting to Pest Free Auckland will require effort from the whole community.

Puzzles and games to relax

If you are struggling with ideas for how to do unwind, here are some simple ways to relax and have fun either by yourself or with other people in your bubble.

West and north-west flooding - what you need to know

Get the latest information on the council's response to flooding in Auckland.

Learn a language at home

We are never too old to learn a language and it is great for keeping the mind stimulated and engaged. It is also something we can do at home without heading into a class.

Yoga for kids at home

Looking for ideas to keep the kids busy this lockdown? Check out these yoga-inspired resources.

Auckland flood response moves into recovery phase

Read the latest information on Auckland Council's response to flooding in west Auckland.

Keep your kids busy

Our libraries offer a ton of online resources, and we’ve also got suggestions for how to keep your little ones busy.

No excuse for abuse – unacceptable behaviour towards council staff must stop

Auckland Council employees are frequently subjected to unacceptable behaviour, directed towards them by customers and members of the public. A new campaign, called ‘No excuse for abuse’, is designed to remind Aucklanders that council people are ju...

West Auckland tamariki get to know their watery neighbours