News

Educational 12 Dec 2016

Drive drink-free this holiday season

The only safe choice is to drive drink-free, advises Auckland Transport.

Transport 9 Dec 2016

Rugby kids lead 'slow down' campaign

The Pakuranga Rugby Club has joined Auckland Transport's 'Love Being a Local' campaign to promote safer speeds on roads.

Housing 9 Dec 2016

Affordability and travel issues sway housing choices

A survey of more than 3000 Aucklanders has provided evolving insights into people’s housing and travel preferences.

Environment 9 Dec 2016

Zoo Tales: Time for a turtle check-up

The new Strangely Beautiful Australia opens to zoo visitors on Saturday 17 December and these Eastern snake-necked turtles will call it home.

Environment 9 Dec 2016

Auckland progresses toward low carbon target

The 2016 Low Carbon Report shows that we are moving toward our 2040 emissions reduction target.

Policies / Regulations 8 Dec 2016

Fine for non-compliant pool fence

A man has been fined in the district court for an unsafe pool.

Cycling 8 Dec 2016

Loving their rides: Aucklanders embrace cycling

Ngarimu Blair has traded his company car for a bike to get to meetings across Auckland.

Environment 7 Dec 2016

Meet Food Waste Champion Tracey Lee

For this Chinese-Kiwi, growing up in a family of market gardeners has meant an ingrained appreciation of where food comes from.

Community 6 Dec 2016

Ancient places and new plans

Fourteen more sites around Auckland will have recognition and protection as places that mana whenua of Tāmaki Makarau regard as culturally and historically significant.

Environment 5 Dec 2016

Accolades for three ecological initiatives

Three Auckland community-led environmental initiatives walked away winners in a recent international competition.

Educational 2 Dec 2016

Zoo Tales: Meerkat mealtime

Carnivore keeper Ellie loves looking after our mischievous mob of meerkats.

Food / Drink 30 Nov 2016

Meet waste champion Banu Sidharth

The founder and owner of Banu’s Cooking Class has taught hundreds of New Zealanders to appreciate and respect food.

Community 29 Nov 2016

Auckland recognised for climate leadership

Auckland has been chosen as a finalist in two categories in the prestigious C40 Cities Awards, standing alongside cities such as Milan, San Francisco, Hong Kong and New York.

Plans / Projects 29 Nov 2016

Mayoral proposal eases ratepayer burden

Mayor Phil Goff has released a plan to restrict rate rises and raise significant new revenue while restraining borrowing and supporting underpaid and vulnerable Aucklanders.

Cycling 28 Nov 2016

Celebrating the Northwestern Cycleway

Community celebration marks progress made on improved cycle path.

25 Nov 2016

Katherine Anderson named In-house Lawyer of the Year

The award is an acknowledgement of the outstanding work Katherine is doing at the council.