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Auckland Council summer opening hours
Find out about summer hours for libraries, pools, rubbish and recycling collections, and more.
$53 million savings secured by council
By the end of the first financial quarter this year, Auckland Council has locked in 62 per cent of its $86 million annual savings target.
‘A rising tide lifts all boats’ - CRL set to lift the region
The CRL will improve transport connections to all of Auckland’s town centres.
Value for Money: council delivers more reviews
The first of a series of Value for Money reviews underway this term has been delivered by Auckland Council.
Get the facts on Auckland’s future housing plan
Worried about what you’ve heard about Plan Change 120? Here are the facts explaining what it does — and what it doesn’t do.
Recovery
Māngere: recovery from the early 2023 storms
Māngere was hit hard by major storms in 2023, causing flooding in pockets across the suburb.
Building stronger neighbourhoods in Kaipātiki
A completed Kaipātiki Community Recovery Plan marks a new milestone for Beach Haven, Northcote Point and Birkenhead in their recovery from 2023 storms.
Recovery from the early 2023 storms: Rānui, Henderson, Swanson
Rānui, Henderson and Swanson were hit hard by major storms in 2023, causing flooding in pockets across the area from multiple waterways.
What Auckland’s new plan means for your neighbourhood
Auckland Council is making changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan, the city’s rulebook for where and how new homes and buildings can be built.
Council News
Auckland Council summer opening hours
Find out about summer hours for libraries, pools, rubbish and recycling collections, and more.
$53 million savings secured by council
By the end of the first financial quarter this year, Auckland Council has locked in 62 per cent of its $86 million annual savings target.
Value for Money: council delivers more reviews
The first of a series of Value for Money reviews underway this term has been delivered by Auckland Council.
More Aucklanders than ever taking climate action
Aucklanders are embracing climate action in record numbers, with more people getting involved each year and the momentum is building.
Development News
‘A rising tide lifts all boats’ - CRL set to lift the region
The CRL will improve transport connections to all of Auckland’s town centres.
Get the facts on Auckland’s future housing plan
Worried about what you’ve heard about Plan Change 120? Here are the facts explaining what it does — and what it doesn’t do.
Smart Growth.
CRL to double the number of people able to reach Auckland city centre by public transport within 30 minutes
‘CRL makes the best-connected part of Auckland even better-connected.’
Te Ara I Whiti celebrates 10 years as art, transport and infrastructure triumph
Te Ara I Whiti – The Lightpath celebrates its tenth anniversary on 3 December 2025.
Our Environment
Get on board – waste-wise tips for boaties
Auckland Council is appealing to boaties and leisure craft users to be waste-wise on the water this summer to conserve our oceans and coastlines.
A plan that holds water: Auckland Council stormwater services get government stamp of approval
Central government has backed Auckland Council’s stormwater services for being high quality and efficiently run.
Prohibited fire season for Hauraki Gulf islands from today
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today announced that all islands of the Hauraki Gulf have entered a prohibited fire season from 1 December, until further notice.
Tiny but mighty: black mudfish rediscovered in Helensville wetland
Hidden in plain sight: secretive black mudfish rediscovered on Auckland’s west coast.
Parks and Playgrounds
Go wild and make the most of camping this summer in Tāmaki Makaurau
Whether you prefer a more basic, back-to-nature tents-only campsite or a campervan/caravan experience, get ready for a unique and unforgettable escape with friends and whānau.
Say “I Do” to Auckland Council’s most charming wedding venues
Your wedding day should be a reflection of your unique love story and Auckland Council literally holds the keys to some of the most enchanting, wedding-worthy locations around Tāmaki Makaurau.
From boardwalks to bush tracks – summer adventures for you and your dog
Fetch, frolic and follow the rules this summer.
Aucklanders urged to have their say: Four days left to shape how we live and play on the North Shore
With just days remaining until public consultation closes, Auckland Council is calling on residents and community groups to share their vision for the future recreational use of AF Thomas Park.
Transport News
Trial brings new phone charging benches to Auckland central bus stops
Auckland Transport (AT) has launched a trial of smart, solar powered benches at four busy city centre bus stops.
New midtown ‘green link’ edges closer, as next part of Victoria Street cycleway opens
“Construction fences around these midtown works are diminishing and the quality of design and careful staging of the renewal are visible.”
Auckland Transport’s fareshare cuts costs and emissions
Auckland businesses are turning to a new public transport initiative to cut costs, reduce emissions, and attract talent.
St Heliers parking plan hits the spot
A new parking zone is being created for St Heliers Village to give people more time to enjoy the popular beachside retail and restaurant hub.
Waste Updates
Get on board – waste-wise tips for boaties
Auckland Council is appealing to boaties and leisure craft users to be waste-wise on the water this summer to conserve our oceans and coastlines.
Important update
Coloured sand recall: What Aucklanders need to know
MBIE is providing support after suppliers issued a national recall of several children's coloured play sand products as tests have found low levels of asbestos. Here’s what Aucklanders need to know about safe disposal.
End of Windows 10 support prompts call to recycle tech responsibly on International E-Waste Day
Ditch your old devices the right way this International E-Waste Day.
Consultation opens soon on proposed fortnightly rubbish collection trial in parts of Auckland
Aucklanders will have the chance to share their views on a proposed six-month trial of fortnightly kerbside rubbish collections.
