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Community 14 Dec 2015

Council's contribution to Lomu memorials

Auckland Council worked with the government, the Lomu family and the rugby community on two public events to celebrate the life of Jonah Lomu.

Educational 11 Dec 2015

Zoo Tales: Auckland schools go on safari

This year more than 50,000 children and adults came to Auckland Zoo through its education team.

Community 11 Dec 2015

YES indeed, Auckland business is in good hands

Auckland teams have enjoyed success in the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme’s (YES) 2015 national awards held in Wellington on 9 December.

Community 11 Dec 2015

Community housing partner endorsed by Auckland Council

A new community housing partner has been selected to work with the council on social housing for older Aucklanders.

Community 11 Dec 2015

Auckland named as a top destination on the rise

Auckland has been named one of the ‘Top Destinations on the Rise’ in the South Pacific in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2015.

Policies / Regulations 8 Dec 2015

Court fine reminds businesses to check smoke detectors

A recent Auckland District Court decision serves as a reminder for businesses to make sure their smoke detectors are compliant.

Heritage 8 Dec 2015

No heritage order for Remuera's Hanna Block

Plans to demolish the Hanna Block at King's School in Remuera will go ahead, following a decision by the council's Auckland Development Committee on 8 December.

Cultural 7 Dec 2015

Māori phrase of the week

Practise your te reo Māori each week with a new phrase.

Community 4 Dec 2015

We celebrate our helpful heroes

Chrissy Clements shares her experience of volunteering for the Humane Rescue, Rehabilitation & Rehoming Charitable Trust (HURRAH), the council’s partner in dog de-sexing campaigns.

Educational 4 Dec 2015

Auckland attracts record numbers of international students

Record numbers of international students are choosing to study in Auckland according to the latest findings in Education New Zealand’s International Education Snapshot.

Plans / Projects 4 Dec 2015

Celebrating International Day for Persons with Disabilities: Research on visual impairment and work

Auckland Council has recently participated in research that demonstrates, from an employee point of view, how a vision-impaired person navigates a workplace designed for fully sighted people.

Community 4 Dec 2015

Celebrating International Day for Persons with Disabilities: Accessible Auckland

December 3 marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities - a day to encourage understanding and increase awareness of the need to be inclusive of people with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.

Plans / Projects 4 Dec 2015

Celebrating International Day for Persons with Disabilities: Disability Advisory Panel

The council’s Disability Advisory Panel, established by the mayor in June 2011, is one of six demographic advisory panels providing knowledge and advice to the council regarding the interests and needs of their respective communities.