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Community 27 Jun 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.

Educational 24 Jun 2016

Zoo Tales: Wētā punga workshop

We've just added 12 new wētā punga from epically beautiful Te Hauturu-o-Toi (Little Barrier Island) to our 'wētā workshop' - ready to breed a new generation of this threatened species!

Dogs 23 Jun 2016

A Dog’s Story app educates thousands

Our dog safety education app 'A Dog’s Story' launched in April, and 16,000 people have already had a play with it.

Housing 23 Jun 2016

Auckland building activity at all-time high

The Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and Auckland Mayor Len Brown have released the latest Auckland Housing Accord monitoring report.

Dogs 22 Jun 2016

Amnesty most successful ever undertaken

The menacing dogs amnesty is the most successful ever undertaken in Auckland with 676 dogs already signed up by 610 owners.

Housing 21 Jun 2016

Penny Hulse: Industry needs to move over house build delay

Around 20,000 to 30,000 new dwellings are needed to meet the current shortage and another 13,000 a year to keep pace with Auckland's growth. Last calendar year, the council consented just over 9000 dwellings, which is the most since 2005, but stil...

Housing 21 Jun 2016

Opinion: Quality housing for all

Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse replies to critics of the Auckland Council’s latest proposal on the Unitary Plan.

Plans / Projects 20 Jun 2016

Winter warmth wins

There is no ban on the use of open fireplaces or wood burners in Auckland homes this winter and we give advice on efficient fuel use.

Sports / Leisure 20 Jun 2016

Bonus Books help get Aucklanders active

Getting active just got a whole lot easier thanks to Auckland Council Pools and Leisure’s Bonus Book.

20 Jun 2016

Panuku Interim CE wins CoreNet Executive of the Year

NZ Chapter Chair Rod Aitken is delighted that John’s commitment and contribution to the changing landscape of Auckland is recognised.

Community 20 Jun 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.

Community 20 Jun 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.

Dogs 20 Jun 2016

A pit bull's best friend

Dylan Walton and Lennox are the faces of the menacing dogs amnesty. This is their story.

Housing 17 Jun 2016

Facing the challenges of housing seniors

Auckland’s aging population presents unique challenges for both central and local government, one of which is housing affordability for seniors.

Educational 17 Jun 2016

Zoo Tales: Kea

Kea are the world's only alpine parrot, one of the most intelligent birds and unique to Aotearoa. Find out more about these creative and noisy parrots from keeper Devon.

Educational 15 Jun 2016

NZ's top government graduate employer

University students have voted Auckland Council "most desirable government graduate employer" for a second year running.