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Matariki ki te Manawa flicks the switch on new beginnings for our city centre
A super-sized lighting and sculptural experience will illuminate the city centre / te pokapū o te tāone in a series of 25 events and installations from 21 June to 16 July.

Can you candidate? Yes, you can!
Auckland’s local election is less than six months away and Aucklanders are looking for bold leadership to take on the opportunities and challenges the city will face in the upcoming term.

Auckland Council's COVID-19 response
Read the latest updates on Auckland Council's response to COVID-19 in our region and updates on our facilities and services.

Thank you, Auckland – your feedback on our Annual Budget
More than 11,500 Aucklanders had their say in the consultation on Auckland Council’s 2022/2023 Annual Budget, almost triple the number of responses received in the preceding annual budget consultation.

Bright future ahead for next generation of women climate leaders
Future climate leaders in the film, construction and urban design industries are among the ten women selected to participate in the C40 Auckland Women4Climate Mentorship Programme.
Environment

Heart of the Waitākere Ranges free of kauri dieback pathogen
Good news for Waitākere Ranges health

Mission Possible: Making waves with your commute
The joys of commuting by ferry and bus in Auckland

Mission Possible: Ditching the car to get on the right track
The benefits of getting around Auckland by train.

Mission Possible: Ditching the car for the e-bike
From saving hundreds of dollars a month in fuel to the serenity of the Hauraki Gulf, find out why Aucklanders love carless commutes.
Development

Growing Together
Like other thriving, successful cities around the world, Tāmaki Makaurau is growing. By 2048 Auckland’s population is expected to reach 2.7million. Learn more about what it all means for our city and how you can play a part.

New artist’s impressions show Myers Park metamorphosis
Auckland Council has unveiled the artist’s impressions of a groundbreaking new work of public art set to transform a utilitarian underpass at the northern end of Myers Park into an interactive experience of light and sound.

Aucklanders can have their say on new high-density housing rules
Have your say on proposed changes to the city’s planning rulebook – the Auckland Unitary Plan in response to central government direction for greater housing density across the city.

The art and science of managing society’s resources well
This quarter’s edition of the Auckland Economic Quarterly looks at how cities create value and explores how well we might be fulfilling our potential in Auckland.
Climate Action

Mission Possible: Making waves with your commute
The joys of commuting by ferry and bus in Auckland

Mission Possible: Ditching the car to get on the right track
The benefits of getting around Auckland by train.

Mission Possible: Ditching the car for the e-bike
From saving hundreds of dollars a month in fuel to the serenity of the Hauraki Gulf, find out why Aucklanders love carless commutes.
General News

Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 adopted today by Auckland Council’s Governing Body
The Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 will come into effect on 1 September 2022.

Auckland Council finalist in excellence awards
Click and collect, outdoor spin classes, virtual concerts and ground-breaking kauri programme make it to the finals of local government excellence awards.

Auckland Council to get immediate notification of house sales
Auckland Council have teamed up with LINZ to adopt the new Landonline Notice of Change of Ownership portal.

Community feedback sought on fee-based permit for vehicle access to Muriwai Beach
Community consultation on a proposed fee-based permit for vehicle access to Muriwai Beach will run from 13 June to 8 July 2022.