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Music helps te reo thrive in Tāmaki Makaurau

Te reo champion Stacey Morrison celebrates embracing Māori language through music and waiata in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Trial underway to give large plastic items a new life

Large unwanted plastic items are being given a new life in a recycling trial underway in Auckland.

Animal Management annual report reveals impact of COVID-19 pandemic

More dogs than ever, puppies aplenty, adoption opportunities galore and an increase in badly behaved canines.

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Vote Boxes en route to Auckland Transport hubs

For the first time, Vote Boxes will be at select Auckland Transport hubs so you can drop off your vote for the upcoming local elections.

Severe sentence handed down for double dog attack

In a decision in the Manukau District Court, Judge Philip Recordon handed out one of the severest sentences to date in an Auckland Council dog prosecution case, to the owner of two dogs who caused serious injuries on two separate occasions to two...

Please - leave our eels alone

Eels are being killed to protect ducklings, and it's bad news for the native species.

Auckland’s Diwali Festival turns 21 and returns to city centre

Pest fish removed to protect lake water quality and plant life

Auckland Council has removed more than 800 fish from Lake Tomarata to help preserve the delicate ecological health of the lake.

The White Lady and Auckland Council

The facts on renewing the licence for a cultural icon in our city centre, to ensure good outcomes for all.

Monster exhibition connecting art and reading

Auckland Council Libraries is delighted to co-host the international touring exhibition ‘Yokai Parade: Supernatural Monsters from Japan’

Scuttling of Blue Beard a costly exercise

Breach of Resource Management Act brings hefty penalities

Students leading the way in tackling climate change

Plan changes make it easier for Aucklanders to install rainwater tanks

Installing rainwater tanks will soon be easier for property-owners in Tāmaki Makaurau, following changes to Auckland’s Unitary Plan and the Hauraki Gulf Islands District Plan.

Changes to Auckland’s planning rules: zone changes

Auckland Council has proposed some changes to the land use zoning for what you can do on your residential property?

Creatives bring new energy to midtown

A new entrepreneurial energy is emerging in midtown. New retail formats, courageous young people is bringing innovative ideas, boutique start-ups and a new vibe