News

Libraries 29 Nov 2017

UNESCO recognition for two heritage collections at Auckland Libraries

Auckland Libraries’ John A. Lee Collection and J. T. Diamond Collection were inscribed onto the UNESCO Memory of the World New Zealand documentary heritage register.

Plans / Projects 29 Nov 2017

Draft Auckland Plan approved for consultation

Auckland Council's Planning Committee has approved the revised draft Auckland Plan for formal public consultation beginning in February 2018.

Educational 28 Nov 2017

Surprise supporter for Dare to Explore!

Just a week after registrations opened, you could hardly ask for a more exciting surprise to kick off Auckland Libraries’ Dare to Explore summer reading programme.

Pools 28 Nov 2017

Rules around home pools this summer

Summer is a great time for a splash in the pool, but pool ownership comes with responsibilities.

Beaches 27 Nov 2017

Tips to stay safe at the beach

If you’re hitting the beach this summer, remember to stay safe. Follow these tips from Surf Life Saving Northern Region so that everyone has a great time.

Waste 27 Nov 2017

7 surprising things you might not know about your recycling

Where does it go and what’s done with it? What’s the weirdest thing found in a recycling bin? Here are some interesting facts.

Transport 23 Nov 2017

New routes, timetables, and buses for east Auckland

East Auckland will have a simpler, more frequent and connected bus network from 10 December.

Community 23 Nov 2017

Auckland Conversations asks big questions on road safety

Over 500 people heard Dr Matts-Ake Belin talk about the Vision Zero approach to road safety at Auckland Conversations.

23 Nov 2017

Plan approved for berthing large cruise ships

Auckland will soon be able to accommodate large modern cruise ships providing millions of dollars for the region and thousands of jobs

Environment 21 Nov 2017

Could Auckland change the game on environmental conservation?

Check out these Conservation Innovation Award Finalists!

Cultural 20 Nov 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

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

Community 17 Nov 2017

ACP cladding investigation update

Auckland Council’s investigation into buildings across the Auckland region that potentially have aluminum composite panels (ACP) in their construction is nearing completion.

Libraries 17 Nov 2017

Good news for list lovers

Keep track of books you're interested in reading with My List on your Auckland Libraries account.

Community 16 Nov 2017

Is your cat a secret stray?

Feral and domestic cats are a threat to our native populations of weta, birds, lizards.

Housing 16 Nov 2017

A quick guide to property revaluations

Each year, the council’s budget sets out the amount of rates needed to keep Auckland running. Once the budget is set, we need to work out how much each ratepayer should pay.

Cultural 14 Nov 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

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