Auckland News - Housing, Transport, Rates

Pest Free 15 Feb 2018

Dogs on a mission

A heroic doggie pair and their human are voyaging over the ocean on a pest-control mission this week.

Environment 13 Feb 2018

Meet a conservation hero: Guardians of Rakino Island

OurAuckland chats with three heroes whose shared love for conservation work has led them to establish the Rakino Native Plant Nursery, a secluded sanctuary regenerating Rakino island’s unique biodiversity.

Cultural 13 Feb 2018

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

Check out this week's word and practise your te reo Māori.

Mayor 13 Feb 2018

Mayor announces more resources to tackle illegal dumping

Significant new resources announced to tackle illegal dumping in Auckland.

Beaches 13 Feb 2018

Safeswim: jump online before you jump in the water

Auckland Council's Safeswim forecasting programme is up and running.

Educational 8 Feb 2018

Wordy wins and star spelling with Auckland Libraries’ holiday programme

Auckland Libraries' summer reading adventure encourages wordy win.

8 Feb 2018

Details on council travel and expenses

Auckland Council has released detailed information about executive travel and spending across the council group.

Community 5 Feb 2018

Watch the swells and wear a lifejacket

The sun may be out but don’t be fooled into thinking conditions are safe, Auckland’s rock fishing safety task force warns fishers.

Environment 2 Feb 2018

Phosphite treatment to begin in Waitākere Ranges

Kauri in one of the areas most affected by the kauri dieback disease are due for a dose of medicine as part of a field treatment programme.

Beaches 2 Feb 2018

Your Safeswim questions answered

Since the launch of the Safeswim programme last November there have been a lot of questions about what it is and why we’ve done it. Here are answers to the most common questions.