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Live Local. Love Local.

This month, OurAuckland celebrates the communities and people making Auckland a great place to live.

Last call for Matariki Festival event submissions

Submit your project or event by 15 March for inclusion in this year's Matariki Festival.

Meet a Pest-Free Hero – Frazer Dale

Meet our April pest free hero, the final winner of the Mayoral Conservation Awards, Frazer Dale.

Fruit fly controls reintroduced in Northcote

Queensland pest detected in North Shore trap.

Consent granted for Queens Wharf upgrade 

Independent commissioners grant permission for mooring dolphin.

Consents hit record high in Auckland

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says Auckland Council is on a recruiting drive for consenting staff to keep pace with the record rate of building in Auckland.

Third bus service for Rodney in three months

On 6 May, the 126 bus service will begin operating between Westgate and Albany, via Riverhead and Coatesville.

Council turns Safeswim into multi-million dollar earner

Partnership realises global potential of monitoring system.

Car transporters parking under investigation

Auckland Transport wants to find a solution to the issue of car transporters being loaded and unloaded on suburban streets.

Steady progress towards a world-class city

The second quarterly progress update on the council’s financial management and performance against the 10-year Budget.

Field of Remembrance widens our lens this Anzac Day

Vector Lights and a field of 171 commemorative crosses will form part of Anzac Day events throughout Auckland.

Mayor welcomes construction accord

Electoral ward changes will affect some voters in October local elections

The Local Government Commission has upheld Auckland Council’s proposed changes to electoral ward boundaries.

Auckland Anzac Day events finalised

A revised schedule of Anzac Day commemorative events for Auckland has been announced.

Auckland Council scoops top award for local government excellence

Auckland Council has scooped the prestigious Supreme Award at the 2019 McGredy Winder SOLGM Local Government Excellence awards.

Improved safety for pedestrians at St Georges Road, Avondale

New pedestrian gates near train tracks in Avondale are making it safer for pedestrians, especially school children.