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Auckland Mayor Phil Goff pledges $25,000 from Mayoral Relief Fund to support Tonga recovery

Mayor Goff pays tribute to Le Mamea Taulapapa Sefulu Ioane (QSO)

Auckland Mayor Lilomaiava Phil Goff says he is saddened to hear of the death of Le Mamea Taulapapa Sefulu Ioane on 15 January.

Fashion Week vibrancy spills into Auckland's streets and squares

Aucklanders are invited to an exciting schedule of free events wrapped around NZ Fashion Week, which kicks off on 24 August.

Fire risk delays Muriwai vehicle access reopening

Vehicle access to Muriwai Beach will remain closed after Auckland Council was asked by Fire and Emergency New Zealand to not reopen this coming Monday as planned due to the dry conditions the region has experienced this summer.

Auckland Council extends vaccine pass requirement

Auckland Council has confirmed that all its staffed facilities and council-run community events will require the use of vaccination passes until June 2022.

Zero waste innovators get funding boost

More than thirty organisations and businesses are receiving a boost in funding from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation Innovation Fund

Fire season change for mainland Auckland

Mainland Auckland is now in a restricted fire season. The change occurred at 8am, Monday 10 January.

Staying safe in Auckland’s regional parks

Summer is the best time to explore Tāmaki Makaurau, but in order to make the most of the region and still return to your whānau at the end of the day, there are some important things to remember.

Muriwai Beach closed to vehicles during holiday season

Vehicles will not be able to access the beach between Friday 31 December 2021 and Monday 17 January 2022.

Who’s a good doggie…owner?

Top tips for being a responsible dog owner this summer.

Parks to see on two wheels

Get out on your bike this summer and explore some of our region's great parks.

Love your leftovers this holiday season

Seven simple ways to get a quick new meal everyone will like, using your holiday leftovers.

Five ways to recycle your Christmas tree

What's the right way to throw out your Christmas tree?

Preparing ourselves for summer storms

As Aucklanders prepare to reunite with loved ones over the holiday season, there’s another thing they should be putting on their to-do list before heading out of town – their summer storm prep.

Construction of Queen Street upgrade begins in January 2022

Construction will begin on 10 January 2022 on the last three stages of the Wai Horotiu Queen Street Project – from Shortland Street to Mayoral Drive.

Adventure is calling with AKL Paths

Get those legs moving, wheels rolling and dogs panting at some of our region's great paths.