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Rates 12 Nov 2024

Auckland Council savings hit $337m in the last three years

Auckland Council has exceeded its annual operating savings target, with $60.2 million saved in the 2023/24 financial year. This contributes to $332 million in savings over the last three years.

Finance 12 Nov 2024

Auckland Council savings continue to climb

Nearly 50 per cent of Auckland Council’s savings for this year have been achieved, as it works toward its $66 million savings target.

Development 12 Nov 2024

Report: Learn how the city centre targeted rate drives its renewal, economy and culture

Annual report showcases the vital role the city centre targeted rate plays in promoting the vibrancy and prosperity of Auckland's heart.

Development 12 Nov 2024

Final chance to influence council’s 30-year plan to share the cost of growth

Aucklanders are encouraged to provide feedback on a new development contributions policy that influences how the cost of Auckland’s growth is shared.

Council news 11 Nov 2024

Watercare passes major milestone

On November 10 Piper (a tunnel-boring machine) completed the final leg of her journey to install a five-kilometre-long pipeline.

Recovery

Emergency Recovery 7 Nov 2024

Categorisation update – 7 November

Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.

Emergency Recovery 7 Nov 2024

Limited one-off scheme for residents seriously impacted by 2023 roadside slips

Auckland Council has confirmed a limited one-off scheme for homeowners to repair slips on council road reserves from the 2023 North Island Weather Events affecting access to their properties.

Emergency Recovery 7 Nov 2024

Multi-unit properties

A detailed risk assessment is required for each unit in order to confirm a property category.

Emergency Recovery 6 Nov 2024

Āwhitu Road slip repairs completed

Following two major slips on Āwhitu Road in south Auckland during 2023 storms.

Development News

Development 1 Nov 2024

First section of redesigned Victoria Street opens with fresh feel and function

The first section of a redesigned Victoria Street - from Elliott Street to Queen Street - has opened to the public.

Development 12 Nov 2024

Report: Learn how the city centre targeted rate drives its renewal, economy and culture

Annual report showcases the vital role the city centre targeted rate plays in promoting the vibrancy and prosperity of Auckland's heart.

Development 12 Nov 2024

Final chance to influence council’s 30-year plan to share the cost of growth

Aucklanders are encouraged to provide feedback on a new development contributions policy that influences how the cost of Auckland’s growth is shared.

Development 11 Nov 2024

Exciting new festive tradition for Auckland

Te Komititanga will host the spectacular debut of a magical new Christmas tree this festive season.

Our Environment

Environment 11 Nov 2024

Hapū-led partnership launched to protect globally significant ecosystems and endangered species of the Kaipara

Poipoia Te Kākano means working together to protect the ecosystems home to the endangered indigenous species under threat from introduced pest animals.

Environment 11 Nov 2024

New Zealand Nature Fund supports Kawau Island restoration project

Pest patrol on Kawau Island to launch in earnest.

Council news 30 Oct 2024

Protecting the Pahurehure Inlet and Manukau Harbour East coastlines

At its most recent meeting, the Policy and Planning Committee endorsed the latest two Shoreline Adaptation Plans – Pahurehure Inlet and Manukau Harbour East.

Council news 29 Oct 2024

Have Your Say: Let’s protect Auckland’s environment

The ‘Let’s Protect Our Environment’ consultation is open now until 8 December 2024 and Auckland Council is inviting Aucklanders to provide feedback.

Parks and Playgrounds

Parks / Outdoors 30 Oct 2024

Four upgraded South Auckland parks and playgrounds to enjoy

There are now more ways than ever for South Auckland residents to enjoy the park life.

Parks / Outdoors 25 Oct 2024

Fall in love with camping at one of Auckland’s regional parks

Enjoy one of Auckland Council's many campgrounds and campsites.

Council news 24 Oct 2024

Muriwai beach access road closes to minimise fire risk

Auckland Council is reminding off-road drivers that vehicle access to Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai beach will be restricted during Guy Fawkes this year.

Parks / Outdoors 24 Oct 2024

Auckland Botanic Garden's most popular outdoor art event returns

Auckland Botanic Garden's most popular outdoor art event returns!

Transport News

Emergency Recovery 7 Nov 2024

Limited one-off scheme for residents seriously impacted by 2023 roadside slips

Auckland Council has confirmed a limited one-off scheme for homeowners to repair slips on council road reserves from the 2023 North Island Weather Events affecting access to their properties.

Emergency Recovery 6 Nov 2024

Āwhitu Road slip repairs completed

Following two major slips on Āwhitu Road in south Auckland during 2023 storms.

Transport 4 Nov 2024

Simplifying Auckland’s traffic rules

Auckland Transport and Auckland Council are working together to merge the region’s traffic bylaws into one.

Council news 4 Nov 2024

Auckland Transport director appointed

Auckland Council has appointed Dale Dillicar as a director of Auckland Transport.

Waste Updates

Waste 5 Nov 2024

Summer tips to keep odours and pests away from food scraps

With summer fast approaching, warmer temperatures can bring an increase to pests and odours in the home.

Zero Waste 4 Nov 2024

Popular flea market returns to city centre

The city centre’s first regular ReUse Market in 40 years is attracting people from all over Auckland as buyers and sellers.

Waste 29 Oct 2024

Zero Waste Champions lead the way at the 2024 Tāmaki Makaurau Awards

The awards night honoured outstanding contributions to zero waste initiatives from people right across Auckland.

Waste 15 Oct 2024

Standardising rubbish collections

Aucklanders out west will no longer need to use prepaid bin tags from 2 December 2024 as council rubbish collections will be funded by residential property rates.