Ōtaki o te Wai (near Middlemore) in Papatoetoe has long been seen as a neighbourhood full of promise – a place where quality housing, green spaces, and good connections could come together to create a vibrant, thriving community.
For the past three yea… Continue reading
Are you considering standing in Auckland’s local elections, to do what’s best for your community, but also thinking about your own safety if you put yourself out there?
Your mission should you choose to accept it
Being an elected member in local… Continue reading
Whether you’re walking down leafy streets of the city centre or enjoying a bushwalk under the forest canopy in one of Auckland’s 28 regional parks, trees are part of our region’s special character. In 2024, Tāmaki Makaurau was, for the fourth year in a… Continue reading
Aroha for the Manukau Harbour was on display at the highly successful 2025 Manukau Harbour Symposium, hosted by the Manukau Harbour Forum in Green Bay over Kings Birthday weekend.
More than 30 speakers – from rangatahi to specialist experts, mana whenu… Continue reading
Thirty-one local groups have received nearly $195,000 in the final grants round of the year from the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.
The funding supports a mix of community initiatives, facility upgrades, and business capacity-building projects.
The… Continue reading
64 conservation projects carried out by mana whenua and community groups around Tāmaki Makaurau have received Auckland Council funding in the current financial year to help protect, restore and enhance the natural environment.
Another 44 projects will… Continue reading
Proposed development at Auckland’s Colin Maiden Park in St Johns will see a new home for domestic cricket and improved facilities for community sport.
Ōrākei Local Board has agreed on the terms of a proposal from Auckland Cricket that will see signific… Continue reading
Aucklanders are urged to be prepared for heavy rain and strong winds later today and this evening, which are forecast to hit during the commute home this afternoon.
MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Auckland and Aotea Great Barrier Island… Continue reading
Auckland Council and the SPCA have formed a significant new partnership to address one of the city’s growing challenges – roaming and un-desexed dogs – through a pilot programme providing free dog de-sexing services in high-need communities.
Backed by … Continue reading
Smart changes proposed for Mount Smart Road will mean less time stuck in traffic at the end of a long day.
As Royal Oak continues to grow, so does the need for smarter, more efficient ways to get around. That’s why Auckland Transport (AT) is seeking… Continue reading