Auckland Council

The 50th anniversary of the world’s biggest secondary school cultural competition has been backed with $75,000 of funding from Auckland Council.

Big changes are coming soon for Auckland's local alcohol policy, including stricter trading hours and a two-year freeze on new liquor licenses in some areas.

The interactive elements of Myers Park’s Waimahara artwork was officially revealed last week.

Kaumātua from Ngāti Tamaoho and the Waiohua Confederated Tribes have come together to honour their contribution within their hapori.

This year’s Matariki Festival officially kicked off in the weekend with pōwhiri and waiata at Ngā Hau e Whā Marae o Pukekohe.

Auckland Whau Ward Councillor Kerrin Leoni opines on the cost implications to local authorities.

It is opposing the proposed legislation to fast-track infrastructure projects, citing insufficient evidence, poor consultation processes and inadequate environmental safeguards.

"Big financial challenges" are on the way, says mayor Wayne Brown.

"We want to get this right from the start to ensure we are creating a legacy everyone in our city can be proud of."

Taumata B landowners in Pākiri say they have had enough of people desecrating their slice of paradise.