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Council news 4 Dec 2023

Green Flags to fly at parks and Tūpuna Maunga of Auckland

Four Auckland parks and one tūpuna maunga have received international Green Flag Awards for meeting global excellence quality measures.

Council news 4 Dec 2023

Auckland parks receive international award

Auckland Council’s park management has been hailed as world-leading by an international panel of judges from the World Urban Parks (WUP) network.

Council news 1 Dec 2023

Arataki Visitor Centre reopens

For the first time since February this year, the Arataki Visitor Centre, seen as the gateway to the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, is set to welcome visitors again in time for the summer.

Council news 30 Nov 2023

Auckland Council Group CFO to depart

Auckland Council’s Group Chief Financial Officer Peter Gudsell has announced his departure from the organisation after three years in the job, heading for a new role in the private sector.

Community 29 Nov 2023

Applications open for latest round of Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities Grants

These grants are for regionally significant groups, services, events and activities that benefit residents across Auckland.

Council news 28 Nov 2023

Last chance to have your say on our draft dam safety policy

Have your say on the council's proposed Dangerous Dams Policy before December 7.

Council news 24 Nov 2023

‘Next piece of the puzzle’ – completion of downtown Auckland’s transformation in sight with new mixed-use precinct

A bold, world-class mixed-use precinct in the city centre is set to complete the revitalisation of downtown Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland.

Emergency Recovery 21 Nov 2023

Property categorisation explainer

Extreme weather in 2023 damaged many homes across Tāmaki Makaurau, and we are working to place properties into three categories, based on a new Government risk framework

Hauraki Gulf 20 Nov 2023

The State of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, Tīkapa Moana, Te Moananui-ā-Toi… in 2173

The State of the Hauraki Gulf 2173 report presents a fictional future state of the Hauraki Gulf - 150 years from now – and using the best available science works backwards to show how we could achieve those gains.

Council news 16 Nov 2023

Auckland Council endorses joint team to explore ‘time of use’ charging in Tāmaki Makaurau

The Transport and Infrastructure Committee has endorsed the Time of Use Charging - Indicative Work Programme, and the creation of a joint Auckland Transport and Auckland Council programme team to progress time of use charging.

Council news 16 Nov 2023

Rāhui on Waitematā Harbour lifted as water quality improves

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei – the tangata whenua and ahi kā of central Tāmaki Makaurau – held a karakia at Ōkahu Bay Thursday morning to formally lift the rāhui over Waitematā Harbour.

Council news 14 Nov 2023

How do we put freshwater first?

Freshwater rules are changing in Tāmaki Makaurau and it’s time for Aucklanders to have their say on how to improve the region’s rivers, lakes and streams.

Council news 14 Nov 2023

Auckland Council already at $38.1 million of its $50 million annual savings target

Auckland Council has achieved $38.1 million towards the $50 million operating savings target for the 2023/2024 financial year.

Christmas 13 Nov 2023

Auckland Council throws support behind City Mission’s Auckland Angels appeal

We're asking for unwrapped gift donations from the public to help ensure that those in need don’t miss out this Christmas

Council news 7 Nov 2023

Own or live near a dam? Have your say now

Auckland's proposed Dangerous Dams Policy is now open for consultation

Council news 6 Nov 2023

Auckland Council welcomes funding to manage freedom camping this summer

The council has secured government funding to put towards educating the public on the rules around freedom camping.