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Community 8 Jan 2018

Missed an issue of OurAuckland magazine?

The OurAuckland magazine archive is live and better than ever.

Environment 27 Dec 2017

Meet a conservation hero: Willow van Heugten

Our Auckland chats with Willow van Heugten, an everyday hero who doesn’t see conservation work just as a hobby but a life-long mission.

Cultural 27 Dec 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

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

Dogs 22 Dec 2017

Keeping children and dogs safe at parties

While most dogs love attention, sometimes it can get too much – especially when there are children around.

Plans / Projects 21 Dec 2017

Ferry Terminal seawall repair update

Repairs on the Ferry Terminal seawall are the first of their kind in New Zealand.

Youth / Rangatahi 20 Dec 2017

Auckland’s newest splash pad opens

New splash pad in Stanmore Bay opens.

Environment 20 Dec 2017

Save water this summer

Top tips for reducing your water usage.

Sports / Leisure 18 Dec 2017

Splash pad in Pakuranga reopened

The new splash pad at Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre in Pakuranga is open for the summer holidays.

Cultural 18 Dec 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

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

Transport 15 Dec 2017

First dockless bike share licence issued

Auckland Council has issued its first mobile trading licence for a dockless bike share system.

Environment 15 Dec 2017

Building momentum towards a low carbon Auckland

Annual low carbon update available now.

Arts 14 Dec 2017

Six Auckland literary sites to explore

Some of New Zealand’s greatest writers have lived in the Auckland region, including literary luminaries like Janet Frame, Hone Tuwhare, Frank Sargeson and Riemke Esling.

Waste 13 Dec 2017

Are you a rad recycler? Take our quiz to find out

Go through the curly questions to find out if you're super at sorting out what goes in which bin.

Environment 13 Dec 2017

Auckland forecast to get hotter

Average Auckland temperatures could increase by 3.75 degrees by 2110 if emissions continue on current path.

Plans / Projects 13 Dec 2017

Briefing to incoming government

We've provided the new government with an overview on major issues and opportunities facing Auckland.

Heritage 13 Dec 2017

Historic yacht club steered for heritage protection

Nestled into the shoreline below Marine Parade Reserve in Herne Bay sits an important part of Auckland’s yachting heritage.