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Council group explores feasibility of further shared services to increase efficiency and provide better services for Tāmaki Makaurau

Value for Money programme saves hundreds of millions

Auckland Council’s Value for Money Committee has today reported that the council has exceeded its saving target for the 2021/2022 financial year – one month ahead of schedule.

Matariki ki te Manawa: step by step

Get set to walk the footsteps of centuries past, feel the depth of our Matariki kaupapa and witness it in contemporary form.

Marae and papakāinga development supported with funding from Auckland Council

Funding from the council's Cultural Initiatives Fund, totalling $1,199,662, has been allocated to 10 applicants across Tāmaki Makaurau.

AIM Services sale complete, signalling end of an era for council-owned maintenance business

Closing the accounts at the end of the financial year (30 June) will be the last step in completing the sale of AIM Services.

Eke Panuku and NZ Super Fund form landmark investment partnership

Commercial partnership makes funding available to accelerate urban regeneration in Auckland.

How to make traditional poi at home

Perfect for the whole whānau, here’s everything you need to craft home-made poi, complete with easy-to-follow pictures and instructions.

Auckland Council research reveals more young Aucklanders identify as multi-ethnic

A day in the life of an elected member

If you’re considering running in Tāmaki Makaurau’s local elections, you might be wondering what do our elected members actually do?

Auckland’s city centre reaches for the stars

As  Matariki rises above the horizon in the north-eastern skies of Tāmaki Makaurau, the whāriki / welcome mat at Te Komititanga will be laid out and Matariki ki te Manawa - Matariki at the heart – will begin. 

Council backs Goff Climate Action Budget

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff’s Climate Action Budget has been supported by a clear majority of councillors.

Five stellar spots to see the stars this Matariki

It is time to turn your face to the north-eastern skies and peel your eyes for the constellation known as Matariki.

Making connections with iwi partners Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei

As Tāmaki Makaurau gears up for Matariki, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Chair Marama Royal tells us what they’re doing to help Aucklanders celebrate and remember this year’s Matariki.

Nine ways to celebrate Matariki

As Tāmaki Makaurau gets ready for Matariki, here are nine ways you can celebrate the Māori New Year with whānau and friends - one for each star in the cluster.

Ripple of excitement as haunting sound returns to summit of Kohukohunui

Kōkako pair singing the success of the 2021/22 breeding season

Goff unveils final Climate Action Budget proposal

A billion-dollar package to help tackle the climate crisis will be delivered under Mayor Phil Goff’s final proposal for the Annual Budget 2022/2023, released this morning.