News

Community 17 Oct 2016

Phil Goff out and about in first week as mayor

Mr Goff has made several public appearances in his first week, getting out and meeting his constituents and fulfilling official duties.

Community 14 Oct 2016

Zoo Tales: Keeper Dave speaks up for unmasking palm oil

Zookeeper Dave has worked all over the Zoo, from Primates to Pridelands and with our New Zealand birds. Find out why he wants us all to take a stand and not let our rainforests disappear.

Plans / Projects 14 Oct 2016

Watch: How would you cope in a disaster?

Learn more about the types of emergency situations that could hit Auckland and how to prepare.

Cycling 14 Oct 2016

'Network effect' sees more Aucklanders cycling

As the network of connected cycleways grows, so too does the number of people harnessing pedal power, says Auckland Transport.

Arts 13 Oct 2016

Sir George Grey Special Collections

The Sir George Grey Special Collections contain over 500,000 images of New Zealand from the 1840s to the present day.

Environment 13 Oct 2016

5 facts about long-tailed bats

Auckland’s bats – are they in your backyard?

Youth / Rangatahi 10 Oct 2016

Cadets bring fresh perspectives

Auckland Council has enrolled 25 young people in the cadet programme, an increase from 11 in 2015.

Transport 10 Oct 2016

Chance motorway discovery reunites Auckland woman with family jewellery

A chance discovery on an Auckland motorway has reunited an Auckland woman with lost family jewellery.

Environment 10 Oct 2016

Eight surprising things you can compost

Here are some of the more unusual household waste items that you might not know can go into the compost bin.

Sports / Leisure 10 Oct 2016

Half-million dollar boost to sports groups

Applications are open until 25 November for a share of a $508,000 fund to support sport and recreation organisations.

Community 7 Oct 2016

Zoo Tales: It's kiwi season

Kiwi breeding season is well underway – join bird keeper Debs as she checks on the chicks and eggs!

Libraries 5 Oct 2016

Top 10 Most Borrowed Library Books 2015

We count down the most popular reads of the year.

Environment 5 Oct 2016

Auckland takes initiative in climate change

Auckland Mayor Len Brown will be fine-tuning the city's climate change initiatives following talks at the COP21 conference in Paris.

Cycling 5 Oct 2016

500 days until Auckland hosts World Masters Games

In April 2017, Auckland will host the World Masters Games 2017.

Environment 4 Oct 2016

Love Food Hate Waste fund jam-packed with applications

Auckland Council’s first ever Love Food Hate Waste fund has received 64 applications for grants.

Community 4 Oct 2016

Zoo Tales: Meet primate keeper Christine

We talk to a senior keeper with more than 30 years' experience who is incredibly passionate about primates and the palm oil problem.