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Connecting with art in Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council’s art collection features 386 outdoor sculptures, murals and large-scale installations in public spaces and 1,213 paintings, photographs and indoor sculptures inside libraries, community hubs, and council buildings.

$323,398 boost for Kaipātiki community groups

More than $323,000 is supporting community groups across Kaipātiki, from improved facilities to youth, cultural, sporting and community initiatives.

Your rates maintain pipes and streams that could stretch to LA... and back

From stormwater pipes and streams the distance of a flight to Los Angeles and back, to 2000 sports fields across 7 million square metres of land – your rates go a long way.

8 ways facilities, parks and services are being designed for everyone

Here’s a handy list of ways everyone can participate, connect and enjoy what Auckland has to offer, regardless of their ability.

We Read Auckland returns

The beloved, free month-long festival Ka Pānui Tātou i Tāmaki Makaurau We Read Auckland returns this August.

Winter reset: clear out, waste less

A winter clear out doesn’t have to mean more waste.

New bilingual book published ahead of Matariki, honours the maunga of Tāmaki Makaurau

The treasured and sacred maunga of Tāmaki Makaurau are the focus of a new bilingual children’s book.

Matariki rises over Tāmaki Makaurau

The rise of Matariki in the winter skies above Aotearoa signals the start of the Māori New Year. 

Help guide Franklin’s future direction

A three-year plan has been drafted for Franklin but it’s only as good as the people who help shape it.Share your feedback from 23 June – 23 July 2026 at AKHaveYourSay. It’s your area so it needs your voice.

Auckland Council secures sustainable rates pathway while funding crucial infrastructure

2023 storm recovery - ongoing online resources

Some useful ongoing resources following the closure of the Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office.

11 stellar things to do over the winter school holidays in Tāmaki Makaurau

There’s no need to hibernate this winter when Tāmaki Makaurau is brimming with out-of-this-world fun for tamariki over the winter school holidays.

What’s important where you live? Have your say on local priorities

From 23 June to 23 July, people can give feedback on draft Local Board Plans that will help set local priorities through to 2029. 

4 fresh new playgrounds in South Auckland

South Auckland is now home to 4 fresh new playgrounds, each offering something a little different and catering to all sorts of play.

The 5 best ways to embrace winter with boardwalks and bush walks

Now is the time to embrace the elements with many short walks and boardwalks scattered across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

Filipino voices celebrated in new book to reflect third largest Asian group in Aotearoa

A powerful new collection that shines a light on the experiences, contributions and aspirations of Filipino communities across Aotearoa has been published by Auckland Council Libraries.