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Being prepared for severe weather is part of our plan
This year’s Long-term Plan proposes significant additional investment to specifically reduce flooding and land stability risk.
Te Whau Pathway: video gives sneak peek at construction project
The vision for Aucklanders to safely travel between the Waitematā and Manukau harbours on a continuous pathway for pedestrians and cyclists is taking shape.
Milford to Takapuna Walkway
A section of the walkway is closed. A road-based detour is available.
Larger family bins offered with proposed fortnightly rubbish collection
Auckland Council is reassuring larger families that its proposal to move from weekly to fortnightly rubbish collections offers options for larger households to manage their waste needs.
A win for the environment as hefty fine handed out for illegal earthworks in Te Papapa
Illegal earthworks on contaminated site in Te Papapa
Classic Kiwi bach among Auckland Council’s Regional Historic Heritage Grant recipients
The bach is one of 27 projects funded through the grant.
Vibrant events for Tāmaki Makaurau supported by Auckland Council
An exciting range of arts and sports events received funding through the Regional Events Fund grants programme.
Auckland boosts water storage capacity by 45 million litres
Today the equivalent of 18 Olympic-sized swimming pools is being added to Auckland’s treated water storage capacity as a $60 million new reservoir goes into service.
Caton Road Water Rescue
When Auckland Transport (AT) was contacted by a resident of Caton Road, Waitākere, who had news that a number of residents were about to run out of tank water, the team took immediate action.
Auckland Group Recovery Manager role extended and transition plan signalled
Mat Tucker will continue in the role until the end of this financial year, extending his initial contract by two months and signalling the very early stages of Auckland’s transition out of recovery from the 2023 severe weather events.
Changes proposed for Auckland’s waste handling as region moves closer to zero waste target
Changes are being proposed for the way Auckland’s waste is managed in a determined effort to conserve resources, protect our environment and move closer to zero waste by 2040 – it’s now time for Aucklanders to have their say.
Auckland’s oldest park gains new tree species
Plans are underway to expand Pukekawa / Auckland Domain’s already significant botanical tree collection.
Strengthening leadership to deliver for Aucklanders
Chief Executive Phil Wilson announces a refresh of top leadership tiers to help us become the organisation that Aucklanders need us to be.
Pipeline upgrades underway in historic land
Watercare has been working hard over the last year to upgrade the pipelines in the suburbs of Tāmaki, Auckland’s much-loved inner east.
Options and trade-offs: Auckland’s Long-term Plan opens for consultation
Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan 2024-2034 has opened for public consultation, giving Aucklanders the chance to have their say on the options and trade-offs that will influence region-wide activities, services and investment.
Six months in: Council books performing well, amid challenges
Auckland Council’s Interim Report shows the council performed well in the six months to December 2023 – delivering an operating surplus of $1.2 billion, despite the challenges of ongoing flood recovery and increased cost pressures.
