News

Dogs 26 Apr 2016

Menacing Dogs Amnesty puts the bite on pit bulls

Council's Menacing Dogs Amnesty runs until 30 June to reduce dog-related harm.

Heritage 26 Apr 2016

Shining a light on local history

Ōrākei Local Board is restoring three concrete searchlight emplacements on Tāmaki Drive, opposite the Tāmaki Yacht Club.

Housing 26 Apr 2016

Agreement set to help ease housing issues

The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment, the Hobsonville Land Company and Nga Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara Trust on 26 April signed a memorandum of understanding that is likely to result in new housing to help ease Auckland’s housing crisis.

Community 26 Apr 2016

All sports, all the time

All-year play is now possible at sports fields on Warkworth’s Shoesmith Reserve and Huapai Recreation Reserve.

Community 26 Apr 2016

Swimming lessons for all ages and abilities

Almost 500,000 swimming lessons take place in Auckland Council-owned pools each year.

Dogs 26 Apr 2016

Dog safety app educates children

Auckland Council's world-first dog safety smartphone app is an important educational tool to help keep children safe around dogs.

Community 22 Apr 2016

Event tackles challenges of Pasifika youth

The Growing Pasifika Youth event showcases cutting-edge solutions from the perspective of young people.

Community 22 Apr 2016

Zoo Tales: Lots of love to give

Today’s Zoo Tales is about masked lovebirds.

Dogs 22 Apr 2016

Herald has part to play in keeping community safe from dogs

Councillor Calum Penrose calls on the New Zealand Herald to help make Auckland a safer city.

Development 20 Apr 2016

Rapid transit network means better travel for Aucklanders

Aucklanders will have more travel choice and a reliable, frequent and connected service free from congestion thanks to Auckland Transport's plan for an expanded rapid transit network.

Plans / Projects 19 Apr 2016

Opinion: Council HQ – good value despite repair bill

Councillor Penny Webster on the cost of repairs to Auckland Council's Albert Street headquarters.

Housing 18 Apr 2016

Opinion: Why younger people can’t afford a house

Chris Parker, Auckland Council’s Chief Economist, introduces an opinion piece published in the Guardian on British housing.

Community 18 Apr 2016

The Anzac biscuit has a history of its own

The truth about the mighty Anzac biscuit may surprise you.

Educational 18 Apr 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 15 Apr 2016

Zoo Tales: Meet Oupa - proud father of 17!

Meet Oupa, one of Auckland Zoo’s oldest residents and proud father to 17 baby leopard tortoises!

Cycling 15 Apr 2016

Numbers of E-bike commuters surge across Auckland

Chris Boys is one of a growing number of people who has switched to riding an E-bike to get to work. The Pt Chevalier resident has contributed to a 33 per cent increase in people cycling on Grafton Gully in March compared to March 2015.