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Transport 4 Sep 2019

Quick fixes to keep Auckland moving

Relatively inexpensive, quick and effective fixes are saving time, fuel and emissions on Auckland's roads.

Transport 4 Sep 2019

Two 'extra-large' electric buses en route to Auckland

New buses will roll into Auckland by August of next year, as Auckland Transport continues to accelerate the Low Emissions Bus Roadmap.

Transport 4 Sep 2019

Time to consider speed bylaw

Auckland Transport is taking more time to consider a proposal to reduce speeds on some of the high-risk roads in the region.

Targetted Communities 3 Sep 2019

Launch of Ngā Puna Pūkenga – Skills for Industry programme

The Ministry of Social Development is partnering with Auckland Council to support people into sustainable, full-time employment.

Pest Free 3 Sep 2019

Meet us at the Home Show

Auckland Council taking part in the popular Auckland Home Show (4–8 September) to answer questions and dish out advice.

3 Sep 2019

Thousands of Aucklanders to vote at work on Vote Friday

Thousands of Aucklanders will cast votes at work this year in a major Auckland Council local election initiative.

Cycling 2 Sep 2019

Community Bike Fund open for applications

Applications are open for funding to help local groups to support cycling initiatives and projects.

Exhibition 2 Sep 2019

Behind The Scenes Competition

Be in to win one of three money-can't-buy experiences at Auckland Museum, Auckland Libraries and the Zoo.

2 Sep 2019

Go Behind the Scenes with OurAuckland

In August, OurAuckland met some of the people who work 'behind the scenes' to make Tāmaki Makaurau a great place to live.

Arts 30 Aug 2019

Watch: Behind the scenes with Auckland Libraries’ heritage team

Deep in the heart of Auckland’s Central City Library is a little-known treasure trove of valuable letters, photographs, and yes, books.

Arts 30 Aug 2019

SUSO uncovers Auckland’s top young talent

More than a thousand emerging musicians and dancers converged on Ōtara Music Arts Centre this August to test themselves at heats and semi-finals.

Community 30 Aug 2019

Auckland – a place to belong and participate

The council's Community Development and Safety Committee co-hosted its August meeting with the Rainbow Advisory Panel on the theme 'belonging and participation'.

Mayor 30 Aug 2019

Variety and AT welcome bikes for west Auckland kids

Eighty children from 17 schools in west Auckland received free bikes and helmets today, thanks to Variety – the Children’s Charity and Auckland Transport.

Waste 29 Aug 2019

New bylaw not just a load of old rubbish

The new Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw more clearly sets out what individuals and businesses can and can’t do with their waste.

29 Aug 2019

Breathing new life into old clothes

The first thing Wayne Siu does after buying a suit is put it in the freezer. “It kills the moth larvae,” he laughs.

28 Aug 2019

Chief Sustainability Officer departs

John Mauro leaves council, sustainability work continues .