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Transport 24 Nov 2016

WATCH: Western Ring Route animation

A new animation shows how the Western Ring Route will make it easier to travel around Auckland and the upper North Island.

Community 23 Nov 2016

Meet food waste champion Maile Uluave

For Tongan-born Maile, surplus food is a way to bring the community together.

Music 23 Nov 2016

Adele the cherry on top for Auckland's concert line-up

The announcement that Adele will perform at Mt Smart Stadium in March will round out an impressive line-up of international concerts set to boost Auckland’s economy.

23 Nov 2016

Panuku names chief executive

Panuku Development Auckland has appointed infrastructure and development executive Roger MacDonald as its new chief executive officer.

Community 23 Nov 2016

How to book an Auckland Council venue

If you're looking for a location for a function or event, Auckland Council has more than 150 affordable and easy-to-book community venues available for regular or casual hire.

Food / Drink 23 Nov 2016

10 top tips to tackle leftovers

Don't leave those leftovers lurking in your fridge! Check out some of our savvy ways to make sure everything gets eaten.

Food / Drink 22 Nov 2016

AUT students make the most of food waste

Auckland Council has been working with the talented students at the AUT catering school to inspire Aucklanders to love their leftovers in a bid to reduce food waste.

Environment 22 Nov 2016

Seven ways you can save water

Aucklanders are the most efficient water users in the country, but there are still things we can do to bring usage down further.

Transport 21 Nov 2016

WATCH: Downtown Shopping Centre 1975 – 2016

A video by Emerging Auckland shows the demolition of the Downtown Shopping Centre, which between 1975 and 2016 served downtown Auckland as the main city centre shopping centre, closing in May 2016.

Environment 18 Nov 2016

Community groups battle it out to become predator free

Four Auckland-based community groups are competing for a spot in the finals of Kiwibank’s next Predator Free Community, alongside 10 other contestants.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 18 Nov 2016

Help earthquake relief effort by donating money, not goods

People are being asked not to donate goods to the affected regions at this stage, as they pose serious logistical issues around transport, storage and distribution.

Plans / Projects 18 Nov 2016

Auckland Council governance review released

A review of the performance of Auckland Council’s Governance Framework has been completed and presented to councillors and local board members.

Sports / Leisure 17 Nov 2016

LPGA tournament to boost Auckland's visitor economy

Auckland is set to host the LPGA-sanctioned McKayson New Zealand Open next year, showcasing the city to its three main visitor markets, China, the USA and Australia.