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Community 19 Aug 2019

Watch: Safer Communities Together – preventing alcohol sales to minors

Go behind the scenes on a covert mission and meet the team who help prevent alcohol purchases to minors.

Environment 16 Aug 2019

Community effort and action keep waterways open for business

Healthy ecosystems make homes for rare birds thanks to work carried out by Community Waitākere.

Beaches 16 Aug 2019

Watercare educates its 100,000th pupil

Educator Sally Smith reached a special milestone this week when she taught Watercare’s 100,000th pupil.

Dogs 16 Aug 2019

Behind the scenes: no shortage of love at Auckland's animal shelters

We go behind the scenes at Auckland Council animal shelters and speak to the staff tasked with finding forever homes for stray dogs.

Plans / Projects 16 Aug 2019

From horses to hockey, kapa haka to Korean Day– regional events score

Events across the region have received funding after $402,500 in grants was approved by Auckland Council's Community Development and Safety Committee.

Environment 15 Aug 2019

Māori engagement on water makes history

Auckland Council’s recent water future consultation saw the highest levels of Māori engagement on any council consultation; 18 per cent of the more than 7000 submissions received were from people identifying as Māori.

15 Aug 2019

Behind the scenes at Waikumete Cemetery

We meet Sheree Stout, head sexton at Waikumete Cemetery, to find out what goes on behind the scenes at Auckland's largest cemetery.

14 Aug 2019

Council programme leads to a better life for two single mothers

Starting full time work at Auckland Council has been a game changer for two single mothers in south Auckland.

Community 14 Aug 2019

Retrofit Your Home programme expanded to embrace energy efficiency

The Environment and Community Committee has voted to include solar energy, energy storage and energy efficiency measures in its ‘Retrofit Your Home’ programme.

Plans / Projects 13 Aug 2019

Targeted rates helping to improve environment and water quality

Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee received a progress report today on the targeted rates work programme.

Beaches 13 Aug 2019

Like-minds and moving messages at Manukau Harbour Symposium

The Manukau Harbour is under significant threat and communities taking the environmental mantel is the most important way to protect its health according to environmental experts at the 2019 Manukau Harbour Symposium.

Arts 13 Aug 2019

Culturally inspired woven designs to feature on Fashion Week catwalk

Māori culture, history and sustainability intertwine as two of NZ's renowned Māori designers present collections during New Zealand Fashion Week.

13 Aug 2019

Voting: Why bother? – Oscar Kightley to lead Auckland Conversations panel

Actor, writer and comedian Oscar Kightley will lead this month’s Auckland Conversations panel.

City Centre Waterfront 13 Aug 2019

A land down under - behind the scenes of the CRL

OurAuckland ventures below ground to meet some of the people constructing the underground rail tunnels forming the City Rail Link.

12 Aug 2019

Local election nominations close on 16 August

Don’t wait until the last minute to submit your election nomination forms.

Music 12 Aug 2019

Students compete for talent show glory

More than 1000 secondary school students from across Auckland will compete in Auckland Council's Stand Up Stand Out youth music and dance competition.