News

23 Jul 2019

City living transforms family's life

City living has completely changed the lives of legal professionals and partners Julia and James.

Waste 23 Jul 2019

Go reusable for your caffeine fix during Plastic Free July

Each time we use a single-use cup, it contributes to the single-use plastic packaging that can’t be recycled - help end this by using a reusable cup.

23 Jul 2019

There's no place like home

If David Roos couldn’t live in Auckland’s central city, he wouldn’t live in New Zealand.

Waste 23 Jul 2019

Ditching that single-use straw will make a difference

A plastic straw may not seem like a big issue, but when you add up the estimated 200 million plastic straws we consume in New Zealand each year, plastic straws create a large problem for the environment.

Development 22 Jul 2019

Safe at any speed? Auckland needs a total re-design

Mark Stevenson, Professor of Urban Transport and Public Health at The University of Melbourne, on redesigning cities with safety and people in mind.

Libraries 19 Jul 2019

Beyond the books – Auckland Libraries form the future

We chat with Auckland Libraries General Manager, Mirla Edmundson about the future she and her team are building.

19 Jul 2019

Nominations open for 2019 Auckland elections

Aucklanders from all walks of life are being encouraged to stand in this year’s local election.

Cycling 18 Jul 2019

Winter weather not stopping bike riders

272,000 bicycle trips were recorded in June 2019 as cycling numbers grow by 8.9 per cent in a year.

Waste 17 Jul 2019

What does compostable or biodegradable really mean?

Commercially compostable, home compostable, biodegradable, oxo-degradable — do you know what these mean and where these products should go at the end of their lifespan?

Transport 17 Jul 2019

Auckland train gets a new look

One of Auckland Transport’s trains is being rolled out with a new look and new message.

Have your say 17 Jul 2019

Auckland Council declared a climate emergency – now what?

Have your say on Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Action Framework. Consultation is open until 6 September 2019.

16 Jul 2019

Watch: Future Auckland - a vibrant city of art, culture and food

Ghalesha Singh, an events and activations manager, talks about building a diverse, vibrant and forward-thinking city.

Cycling 16 Jul 2019

Watch: Building a safer future on two wheels

Bike Auckland chair Barb Cuthbert is looking forward to a cycling-friendly future for Auckland.

Transport 16 Jul 2019

A rail link to benefit all Aucklanders

The City Rail Link will be the most dramatic leap forward for Auckland’s public transport system since the opening of the Britomart station and introduction of electric trains.

15 Jul 2019

Boom times ahead for changing city centre

With 55,000 people already living in the city centre and a further 30,000 expected over the next decade, businesses are heading for boom years.

Community 15 Jul 2019

Lower speed limits essential for safer roads

Caroline Perry, NZ director at Brake, writes about the necessity of making Auckland's roads safer.