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Sports / Leisure 11 Jul 2017

Onehunga spa pool closed after legionella bacteria detected

A spa pool at the Auckland Council-owned Onehunga War Memorial Pool and Leisure Centre has been closed until further notice, while the rest of the complex remains open and safe to use.

Rates 10 Jul 2017

Your rates in action across Auckland

Thanks to your rates, we were able to invest $1.1 billion in capital works projects across Auckland from July 2016 to March 2017.

Plans / Projects 7 Jul 2017

The people of People's Panel: Russell

OurAuckland chats to Russell about being a People's Panel member.

Dogs 5 Jul 2017

Text 2 Desex

To qualify for free desexing your dog must be registered and classified as menacing under the Dog Control Act 1996

Environment 5 Jul 2017

Waste levy should increase, council says

A collaborative industry report is advocating for a gradual increase over time of the national waste levy.

Arts 4 Jul 2017

Making venues accessible to everyone

Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA) enriches life in Auckland by engaging people in the arts, environment, sport and events. It prides itself on being accessible to everyone.

Community 4 Jul 2017

Putting people at the centre of urban design

The Auckland Design Manual has introduced a new tool to help architects and designers cater for people of all physical abilities and stages of life when they are designing buildings and public spaces.

Transport 3 Jul 2017

Auckland Mayor and Government formalise creation of CRL Ltd.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff, Deputy Mayor Cashmore and Ministers Steven Joyce and Simon Bridges, have formalised the partnership between Government and Auckland Council to deliver the 3.45 kilometre City Rail Link.

Transport 3 Jul 2017

City Rail Link website kicks off

Go to cityraillink.co.nz for all the information, updates, history and images relating to Auckland's City Rail Link.

Development 3 Jul 2017

Incorporating Māori design in development projects

Auckland Council’s Auckland Design Manual (ADM) has launched new Māori design case studies and a video showcasing the design process.

Arts 3 Jul 2017

Karangahape Road goes bananas

In the works Don’t Dream it’s Over, artist Janet Lilo has used her striking banana motif and sharp neon elements to illustrate Karangahape Road’s melting pot of history, cultural heritage and community diversity.

Cultural 3 Jul 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

A musical theme for this week's word.

Transport 30 Jun 2017

Improving safety on trains

In an effort to improve the overall experience for rail customers, Auckland Transport (AT) is employing Transport Officers and installing new electronic ticketing gates at more stations across the city.

Plans / Projects 29 Jun 2017

Appeals pass half-way mark

The majority of Unitary Plan appeals are expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Environment 27 Jun 2017

Auckland mayor urges action on climate change

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has joined mayors from around the world and signed a letter to the G20 Heads of State urging them to deliver on their commitments to tackle climate change.

Dogs 27 Jun 2017

Register your dog and save

Dog registrations are now open and owners can take advantage of early-bird rates.