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Environment 14 Apr 2021

Appeal for witnesses following cruel slaughter of gannets at famous Muriwai bird colony

Auckland Council, Police and the Department of Conservation (DOC) are calling for anyone with information about the shooting deaths of eight gannets, or tākapu, at Maukatia, Muriwai’s iconic gannet colony to come forward.

13 Apr 2021

Moody’s reaffirm Auckland Council’s Aa2 Credit Rating

“This confirmation of an Aa2 credit rating from Moody’s reflects the council’s strong governance framework and the robust fiscal disciplines we apply," says Group Chief Financial Officer, Peter Gudsell.

Arts 13 Apr 2021

Poetry inspired by nature, made with nature

Elizabeth Welsh, recently announced as Auckland Council’s Artist in Residence for 2021, wants to quite literally bring a piece of Āwhitu to her poetry.

13 Apr 2021

Opinion: Women in Local Government in NZ – Progress towards gender balance?

Dr Cathy Casey looks at the number of women elected to local government in Auckland and across New Zealand since the 2019 election to see if women are making any progress towards gender balance.

13 Apr 2021

Auckland pays tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh

Auckland Council is providing people with the opportunity to contribute to a book of condolence for His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

Environment 12 Apr 2021

Auckland Council welcomes youth climate strikers' demands

Young people are justified in the urgency they are expressing, and it’s up to all of us not to let them down.

Heritage 7 Apr 2021

New museum exhibition shares diverse stories of Tāmaki Makaurau

The second stage of Auckland War Memorial Museums visitor transformation was unveiled on Wednesday 24 March when Tāmaki Herenga Waka: Stories of Auckland opened to the public.

7 Apr 2021

Trans-Tasman bubble a big boost for Auckland

Mayor Phil Goff welcomed the announcement of a trans-Tasman bubble which will allow families to reunite and give a much-needed boost to the city’s tourism and hospitality sectors.

6 Apr 2021

Opinion: The Hauraki Gulf needs more marine protection, now.

Hauraki Gulf Forum co-chairs Nicola MacDonald and Pippa Coom share their thoughts on what needs to happen to improve the state of the gulf.

Have your say 1 Apr 2021

Public notice period on reserves status extended

Submissions extended until 14 April for 20 sites across Tamaki Makaurau.

Environment 31 Mar 2021

Auckland Council successful in first kauri dieback prosecution

Wandering walker found guilty of breaching bylaw

Waste 30 Mar 2021

Be a tidy Kiwi neighbour this summer

There are better ways to find a new home for unwanted items instead of leaving them outside hoping someone will wander by and take them.

30 Mar 2021

Summer fun for kids

Whether you need to keep the kids occupied while you are at work, or whether you want some new adventures to share with your children, we have your summer sorted.

Transport 25 Mar 2021

Strong support shown for several concepts on the Ponsonby Road Streets for People project

Auckland Transport is working with the community to trial safer ways to travel and to create a more vibrant Ponsonby Road between Anglesea Street and Williamson Avenue.

Arts 25 Mar 2021

Lockdown collaboration project to be permanent part of oral history collection for Auckland Council Libraries

A collaboration project between Auckland Libraries and Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage launches a five-part podcast series today to commemorate one year since the level four lockdown.

Transport 24 Mar 2021

Auckland’s draft 10-year Regional Land Transport Plan headed for public consultation

The approved draft RLTP is a 10-year plan for Auckland’s transport network that focuses on areas which AT, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and KiwiRail will respond to to help solve our region’s transport challenges.