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Community 25 Jul 2016

Māori phrase of the week

Each week we bring you some new rerenga (sentences) and kupu (words) so you can practise your kōrero Māori.

Plans / Projects 22 Jul 2016

What's in the unitary plan USB?

The key to the future development of Auckland is contained on a single USB. But what is inside?

Arts 22 Jul 2016

Auckland’s virtual reality evolution

Enter the ‘virtual reality evolution’. It’s here, it’s growing and it’s going to be powerful.

Plans / Projects 22 Jul 2016

Unitary Plan recommendations: What you need to know

The Independent Hearings Panel presents Auckland Council with its recommendations on for the Auckland Unitary Plan on Friday 22 July. But what does that actually mean, and what is the Independent Hearings Panel?

Transport 22 Jul 2016

Public transport about to get cheaper and easier

Auckland Transport is introducing a new zone-based public transport fare system that will make travelling in Auckland cheaper.

Transport 22 Jul 2016

Another record year for rail

Auckland’s rail network has had another record year with a 20 per cent rise in passenger trips taken.

Housing 21 Jul 2016

Affordable housing in Auckland

While the council doesn’t build houses it does have a wide range of responsibilities in relation to housing including building and resource consents and planning rules and it works closely with central government, community agencies and the privat...

Food / Drink 20 Jul 2016

Watch: Schools heating up for cooking competition

Young foodies are gearing up for the 'What's Your Flavour' semi-final at Manukau Institute of Technology next Tuesday.

Arts 19 Jul 2016

Searching for Gottfried Lindauer portraits

It is estimated there are more than 100 original paintings by the prolific 19th-century portraitist yet to be discovered.

Dogs 18 Jul 2016

Maggie the Mobility Dog in training

Meet Maggie. She’s a voluntary member of Auckland Council’s staff with a very special purpose.

Plans / Projects 18 Jul 2016

Auckland’s growth means big decisions for the new council

Auckland Council’s 2016 pre-election report, released today, outlines what the most important of those decisions might be, as well as what more needs to be done to enable Auckland’s unprecedented growth.

Whanau friendly 15 Jul 2016

Zoo Tales: Gorgeous Galapagos tortoises

Both in their mid-forties –Smiley and Chippie are spring chickens considering Galapagos tortoises can live to be over 150 years old! Learn more about these gentle giants from keeper Sarah.

Environment 13 Jul 2016

Please - no plastic bags

We ask that new and seasoned recyclers remember that plastic bags and other soft plastics still can’t go in the recycling bins.

Community 13 Jul 2016

Council integrating arts and culture into everyday life

For the first time since council amalgamation, a wide snapshot across the council family is capturing the range of arts and culture activity from its many departments and council controlled organisations.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

Celebrating cultural identity with visual artist, Peata Larkin

Peata Larkin is referencing traditional Māori motifs to create innovative and sought after paintings that celebrate our unique identity.

Housing 11 Jul 2016

Downsizing to an apartment

Downsizing from a family home to an apartment can open up opportunities for a change in lifestyle, meeting new friends and exploring a new community, according to Aucklanders who’ve made the move.