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Auckland daytrips are calling

Get outdoors, try something new and make the most of summer in Auckland by heading out to one of these great locations.

Walks for every Auckland landscape

Whether it’s rugged black-sand surf beaches, dense native forest, rolling green pastures or urban city centres, there’s always something different to see and do.

Waiheke welcomes waste-wise visitors

Auckland Council’s tips for managing your waste sustainably

Auckland Council supports delivery partner to reduce inner-city emissions

Auckland Council is supporting its delivery partner, Urgent Couriers, in its bid to cut inner-city emissions. The certified carbon zero courier company is aiming to take 40 to 50 tonnes of carbon emissions a year out of inner-city Auckland by rep...

Vector Lights to make your festive season merry and bright

Vector Lights returns this festive season with a spectacular light and sound interpretation of the 12 days of a Kiwi Christmas for families in Tāmaki Makaurau to enjoy.

Higher density housing continues to lead in Auckland’s consenting figures

Auckland continues to grow up, according to the latest building consent data revealed in Auckland Council’s Development Strategy Monitoring Report.

Chair's update from Albert-Eden Local Board

Takapuna town square construction confirmed for the new year

Eke Panuku Development Auckland has appointed Auckland infrastructure and civil construction company JFC to lead the development of Takapuna’s new town square with work scheduled to begin in January 2022. 

Hone Tuwhare’s poem ‘The river is an island’ now etched into the fabric of the city he loved 

Scan a QR code on the side of two steel pourama (light columns) standing tall on the corner of Sale Street and Wellesley Street and hear a poem by celebrated New Zealand manu kōrero/poet Hone Tuwhare.

Sign-language lessons help former refugee mum get road ready

After moving from Somalia to New Zealand, Amino Omar has proven that with the right support, language and being deaf was not going to be a barrier to gaining her independence.

Refill your water bottle to save money

Almost every block in the Auckland city centre has a water fountain or a place that will refill your water bottle for free.

Cycle and skate your way into the outdoors

From smooth cycle paths suitable for family outings to skateparks ideal for those intent on achieving a bit more air, getting the wheels rolling is a great way to be active.

AT starts conversation about how parking is slowing down our city

To kickstart a conversation among Aucklanders about the future of parking across Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland Transport has released the Parking in Auckland discussion document.

Council first quarter results show lockdown impact

Reporting on the first quarter of Auckland Council’s current financial year shows significant impact from various pressures including lockdowns, rising inflation and interest rates, but the council is in a good position to manage the impacts.

Councillor Fa'anānā Efeso Collins: Homelessness is not anti-social behaviour

Cr Collins gives his opinion on homelessness in Auckland.

Auckland Council to seek Aucklanders’ feedback on proposed move to single payment method for rubbish collections

Public consultation on single payment method for rubbish collections to open in February 2022