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Auckland Council aligns with Pride Pledge
Auckland Council is taking further steps to support and develop diversity throughout the organisation this year, in a new partnership with Pride Pledge.
Auckland Council structural change moves to next stage
Strengthening the council’s ability to deliver for Auckland has progressed to the next stage with the confirmation of a top-tier leadership change proposal.
Watercare makes solid progress on $3m Helensville dam upgrade
Watercare is making steady progress on a major upgrade to the dam that holds most of Helensville’s drinking water.
Nathan Homestead restoration to future-proof taonga for community
"It’s important we take action now to carry out enhancements so this taonga can be used and enjoyed by locals and visitors for years to come."
3D-printed marine modules to restore marine life and mauri in Te Waitematā
New technology is being used to support the healthy marine environment for Te Waitematā.
Long-term Plan attracts record community feedback
Long-term Plan attracts record community feedback.
City Gardens apartment building update
Last Friday, the council issued a Dangerous Building Notice to the City Gardens apartment building on Albert St over concerns relating to fire safety systems in the building.
$1 million boost for Tāmaki Makaurau arts and culture
44 arts groups and artists will receive support throughout the year ahead to help them deliver a smorgasbord of creative events and activities across Tāmaki Makaurau.
Animal Management targets Conifer Grove dog attacks on cats
Auckland Council’s Animal Management officers focussed efforts on uplifting nuisance and roaming dogs in Conifer Grove, Takanini, following a spate of recent attacks on cats in the area.
Collaboration brings cruise visitors to Wynyard Quarter’s doorstep
Cruise visitors arriving into Auckland this month will have the opportunity to use a free return City Link Bus voucher to visit Wynyard Quarter.
Māori focussed projects boosted through Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities Grants
Thirteen projects were allocated a slice of $318,863, with the funding approved by the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee.
Wynyard Crossing Bridge preventative maintenance underway
The Wynyard Crossing Bridge is needing extensive maintenance work so it can operate more reliably and to address potential safety risks.
Tsunami siren testing at Ōrewa on Sunday 7 April
Ōrewa is the only location in the Auckland region which has tsunami sirens following the deactivation of sirens at other sites in December 2023.
Auckland Council welcomes MBIE review of boarding house safety
Auckland Council's response to the findings of MBIE's 'Operation Magazine', review which followed the 2023 Loafer's Lodge fire
Connecting Auckland: A People First Approach
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is home to 33 percent of New Zealand’s total population.
Fire season changes for Auckland mainland and parts of Hauraki Gulf
Open fire season for mainland Auckland and a change in restrictions for the Hauraki Gulf Islands is now in place.
