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Dogs 1 Jul 2019

Adorable adoptables from Auckland's shelters

Meet some of the adorable adoptables available at Auckland’s main animal shelters.

Waste 28 Jun 2019

Retailers urged not to landfill leftover plastic bags

With the plastic bag ban coming into force on Monday, retailers are being urged not to landfill any leftover lightweight shopping bags.

Dogs 28 Jun 2019

Paws on public transport - top trips with your pets

Councillor Casey and Suzie have put together some train trip ideas to get the print of approval from your pooch.

28 Jun 2019

Watch: Towards Auckland 2050

The Auckland Plan is moving us toward the future Aucklanders want over the next 30 years.

Cultural 28 Jun 2019

Download the June edition of OurAuckland

The June issue of OurAuckland lands in letterboxes, transport hubs and libraries from 28 May.

Community 28 Jun 2019

Help our native birds – do the Garden Bird Survey

The birds in your garden can provide information about the state of New Zealand’s environment.

Cultural 28 Jun 2019

Applications open for Diwali performers and stallholders

The hunt is now on for stallholders and performers for Auckland Diwali Festival on 12 and 13 October.

Dogs 28 Jun 2019

Renew your dog registration online for your chance to win

Renew your dog registration online and be in to win a The Secret Life of Pets 2 movie pack.

Policies / Regulations 28 Jun 2019

Future challenges facing older Aucklanders

Like many cities around the world, Auckland is facing the challenges of a rapidly ageing population with those over 65 years growing faster than any other age group.

Waste 28 Jun 2019

No single-use plastic shopping bags from 1 July

Pack a reusable bag when leaving home to avoid being caught bagless as the ban on single-use plastic bags comes into effect on 1 July 2019.

Waste 28 Jun 2019

Join the Plastic Free July Aotearoa Challenge

Ditch those plastic produce and shopping bags, say no to plastic straws, take a reusable coffee cup and join the Plastic Free July Aotearoa Challenge.

Heritage 28 Jun 2019

Connecting with our Māori heritage

More chapters of the cultural heritage of the mana whenua of Tāmaki Makaurau are being acknowledged every day thanks to the work of the Māori Cultural Heritage Programme.

Waste 27 Jun 2019

Visy Recycling Centre open day a success

At the recent Visy Open Day, 142 Aucklanders got a behind-the-scenes look at how their kerbside recycling gets sorted.

Heritage 27 Jun 2019

Elder statesman of Auckland heritage retires

Heritage hero George Farrant is retiring after 37 years as principal heritage advisor at Auckland Council.

Policies / Regulations 27 Jun 2019

Bottle store staff sell alcohol to minor

Three Auckland bottle stores have failed a recent controlled purchase operation, with staff selling alcohol to a minor.

Community 26 Jun 2019

Auckland Council supports marae and papakāinga development

Community Development and Safety Committee approves Cultural Initiatives Funding