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Move and Sing

Matariki Festival provides everyone in Tāmaki Makaurau with the opportunity to enjoy events that showcase the talents of Māori performers.

Care about Auckland's leadership?

We’ll be asking a panel of inspiring young leaders experienced in health, the environment and business, what leadership means to them.

Matariki – It’s Written in the Stars!

Kei te tuapae o Tāmaki Makaurau te Taiopenga nui whakaharahara o Matariki / Biggest Matariki Festival on the horizon for Tāmaki Makaurau

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council and iwi partner Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei are pleased to announce the return of Matariki Festival.

Birds in the air

Matariki Festival provides great opportunities to have fun together with your loved ones thanks to the Māori tradition of kite flying.

Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 adopted today by Auckland Council’s Governing Body

The Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 will come into effect on 1 September 2022.

Auckland Council finalist in excellence awards

Click and collect, outdoor spin classes, virtual concerts and ground-breaking kauri programme make it to the finals of local government excellence awards.

New Zealand’s first ‘Essential Vehicle Area’ coming to Queen Street

The way people move through Queen Street is set to change with the introduction of a new 'Essential Vehicle Area' zone

Manurewa seniors gather for Matariki

Manurewa Seniors Network members gathered recently to acknowledge Matariki.

RURU a winner again!

Ruru, Auckland Council’s conservation information system has again won national recognition for use of geospatial technology.

On your bike: Making cycling easier across Auckland

Cycling is a great way of cutting carbon emissions, but if you’ve never used pedal power to get around, it can seem a bit daunting.

Matariki ki te Manawa flicks the switch on new beginnings for our city centre

A super-sized lighting and sculptural experience will illuminate the city centre / te pokapū o te tāone in a series of 25 events and installations from 21 June to 16 July.

Tūrama: Te Wehenga and Kawau Tikitiki

Come to Queen Street from 11 July to 20 August and marvel at this lighting spectacle: Tūrama.

Tūrama: Kāhu Kōrako and Manu Korokī

Good news! Tūrama is back for Matariki ki te Manawa 2023, in partnership with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.

Auckland Council to get immediate notification of house sales

Auckland Council have teamed up with LINZ to adopt the new Landonline Notice of Change of Ownership portal.

Community feedback sought on fee-based permit for vehicle access to Muriwai Beach

Community consultation on a proposed fee-based permit for vehicle access to Muriwai Beach will run from 13 June to 8 July 2022.