News

Beaches 28 Aug 2019

Safeswim switches on digital signs at local beaches

A wave of digital Safeswim signs are coming to another eight beaches around Auckland this summer.

Environment 27 Aug 2019

Apply for funding for your environmental project

Applications for this year’s Regional Environment and Natural Heritage (RENH) grants programme are now open.

Dogs 23 Aug 2019

Biosecurity and bark control - behind the scenes at Auckland Council

Find out about Auckland Council's biosecurity dogs and barking complaints teams.

23 Aug 2019

Download August's OurAuckland magazine

The August issue of OurAuckland is out now, looking behind the scenes at the work taking place across Auckland.

23 Aug 2019

September OurAuckland magazine out now

The September issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online, delivered to homes across the region, and in cafes and transport hubs.

Policies / Regulations 22 Aug 2019

Freedom camping update

Next steps for Freedom Camping bylaw decided by Governing Body.

Environment 22 Aug 2019

Quay Street rain gardens ‘unseen ecological hero’

A series of specially designed gardens will form the centrepiece of a revitalised Downtown Waterfront as part of the city’s 10-year Downtown Programme.

Arts 22 Aug 2019

A place to paint – celebrating Colin McCahon

This August, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki marks the centenary of the birth of Colin McCahon with a unique consideration of his relationship with the city.

21 Aug 2019

Final list of Auckland Council election candidates published

The final list of Auckland Council local election candidates has been published at voteauckland.co.nz

Environment 21 Aug 2019

From drain to planted plain

Volunteers have been working tirelessly to restore habitats for birds, fish and native plants along Te Auaunga/Oakley Creek.

20 Aug 2019

Unusual calls and patient staff: behind the scenes at a council contact centre

We visit Auckland Council's contact centre in Manukau to find out about the hard-working people solving Auckland's problems.

Policies / Regulations 20 Aug 2019

The need for safer speed limits in Auckland's city centre

Economist Shamubeel Eaqub tells OurAuckland how lower speed limits can benefit everyone in Auckland's city centre.

Community 20 Aug 2019

Adopt-a-spot programme aids fight against graffiti

Each day eagle-eyed volunteers take to the streets in an ongoing battle to eradicate graffiti across Auckland.

Whanau friendly 20 Aug 2019

Animals take to the sky at Ambury Farm Day

Auckland kite maker Peter Clarke has been involved with the family-fun day since its inception, making the day a success for all Aucklanders.

Environment 19 Aug 2019

Waste Wonderland - behind the scenes at the Mangere Wastewater Treatment Plant

WATCH: Go behind the scenes and find out where Auckland's wastewater ends up.

19 Aug 2019

Preliminary list of Auckland local election candidates now available

The preliminary list of Auckland Council local election candidates has been published on the voteauckland.co.nz website.