Parks play a very important part in our wellbeing as individuals and as a society.
Research from Berkeley University shows that our sense of satisfaction with life increases when we have daily interactions with nature.
Maintaining good mental wellbeing is…

Clear the kitchen table and get out the devices – keep kids motivated with online resources that help them succeed with their schoolwork while schools are closed.   Your Auckland Libraries membership gives you full access – just log in with your library…

If food waste were a country, it would be the third-highest emitter of greenhouse gases. Each year, Aucklanders put about 100,000 tonnes of food waste into their rubbish bins. Diverting food from landfill is one of the single biggest climate change…

Auckland Council’s Pasifika leaders are standing behind their communities in the wake of the latest COVID-19 outbreak and the online abuse targeted at those worst affected.
Councillors Fa’anana Efeso Collins, Alf Filipaina and Josephine Bartley, along…

Getting out in nature is a great way to have fun and stay active during lockdown.
Here are some activities for you to keep the kids entertained in your backyard or on your walk through your local park:
Map your backyard or local park
Why not map your…

Our libraries offer a ton of online resources, and we’ve also got suggestions for how to keep your little ones busy in the backyard, or in your immediate neighbourhood. 
Auckland Libraries online 
Auckland Libraries has plenty of online activities,…

Stretch the time between trips to the grocery store and save yourself money using these practical tips from Auckland Council and Love Food Hate Waste.
Plan your grocery run
Plan your meals in advance. Look in the pantry and take note of what you already…

Auckland’s parks are a great place to get out and exercise both body and mind.
Keeping it local and exercising in our neighbourhood is a good way to look after ourselves, while keeping our whānau (family) and our community safe.
With over 4000 parks and…

Auckland Libraries has a world of wonder waiting for you at the click of a mouse. 
Take your pick: stream films, listen to your favourite author speak about their work in our podcasts, read an eBook, flick through a magazine, learn a new skill, e-travel…

There are plenty of ways you can connect with us by phone and online to get things done during the COVID-19 lockdown.
From building consents to registering your dog or paying rates, we’re open for business. Here’s how you can reach us. We’re here to help…