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Emergency Recovery 25 Sep 2023

Explainer: Section 74 notices

What is a Section 74 notice and could it affect your property? Read our FAQs to find out.

Emergency Recovery 22 Sep 2023

Storm affected properties webinar breaks records

Auckland Council hosted its largest ever webinar on 5 September with over 700 people attending the storm affected properties webinar.

Emergency Recovery 22 Sep 2023

Trouble accessing financial support?

The Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office is providing advice to MSD and the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) on whether the eligibility criteria is working for Tāmaki Makaurau.

Council news 22 Sep 2023

Auckland Council Libraries adapt research services to changing needs

Research and heritage collection services enter a new era

Recovery

Emergency Recovery 25 Sep 2023

Explainer: Section 74 notices

What is a Section 74 notice and could it affect your property? Read our FAQs to find out.

Emergency Recovery 22 Sep 2023

Storm affected properties webinar breaks records

Auckland Council hosted its largest ever webinar on 5 September with over 700 people attending the storm affected properties webinar.

Emergency Recovery 22 Sep 2023

Trouble accessing financial support?

The Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office is providing advice to MSD and the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) on whether the eligibility criteria is working for Tāmaki Makaurau.

Last updated on 21 September
Emergency Recovery 21 Sep 2023

Watercare update for Muriwai

Watercare’s works on the Muriwai Water Treatment Plant and reservoir are well underway.

Development News

City Centre Waterfront 14 Sep 2023

Midtown Street Party celebrates an area building character through renewal    

On Thursday 28 September the inaugural Midtown Street Party is coming to Elliott, Albert, Victoria, Wellesley, Darby and Queen Streets, and along the historic Strand Arcade - from 6pm to 9pm.

Development 2 Jun 2023

Celebrating 1047 new city centre trees this Arbour Day

It’s Arbour Day on 5 June, the day that our majestic, silent, green, shade-givers and carbon absorbers get their time in the sun.

Emergency Recovery 14 Sep 2023

AT regional update

Significant progress has been made across the Auckland region over the last month on permanent repairs to storm damaged roads.

Business / Economy 12 Sep 2023

Boards back level crossing removal plans

Local boards in the south of the city support rail into the future.

Our Environment

Council news 18 Sep 2023

Progress made but more action needed to accelerate delivery of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan

Severe weather events like the Auckland Anniversary Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle show the devastating impacts of climate change – and the importance of climate action.

Environment 14 Sep 2023

Protecting our trees

There has been some public interest in a developer’s decision to fell trees in Auckland’s suburb of Pukekohe.

Educational 13 Sep 2023

Immersive cultural and environmental education space on the waterfront opens to the public

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council have partnered to deliver Te Wharekura, a project which celebrates the cultural richness of Te Waitematā, and aims to inspire its protection.

Council news 11 Sep 2023

Auckland’s 30-year Water Strategy announces its first annual update

The Auckland Water Strategy (2022 – 2050) is Auckland Council’s 30-year approach to water, guided by the vision te mauri o te wai, that the life-sustaining capacity of Auckland’s water is protected and enhanced.

Parks and Playgrounds

Kids / Family 12 Sep 2023

11 places to see baby farm animals in Auckland this spring

Spring has sprung and the days are getting longer. Now is the perfect time to go animal spotting.

Kids / Family 11 Sep 2023

Exciting school holiday events ahead with Auckland Council

Spring into the school holidays with an array of exhilarating and family-friendly events that will excite even the hardest-to-please member of your whānau.

Sports / Leisure 4 Sep 2023

Spring into action this season with these budget-friendly exercise ideas

Stay active in spring with these budget-friendly ideas.

Parks / Outdoors 31 Jul 2023

Celebrate World Ranger Day with Auckland Council Park Rangers

On 31 July, we celebrate World Ranger Day to honour and appreciate the efforts of rangers around the world.

Transport News

Business / Economy 12 Sep 2023

Boards back level crossing removal plans

Local boards in the south of the city support rail into the future.

Council news 24 Jul 2023

Safe speed limits near schools – share your views

358 schools proposed to have new, safe speed limits outside the school gate.

Cycling 4 Jul 2023

Bike Auckland is on a mission to show that cycling is for everyone

With everything from handcycles and wheelchair bikes to trishaws and tandems, Bike Auckland’s TryACycle events are putting the spotlight on accessible cycling.

Transport 19 Jun 2023

Contactless payment coming to Auckland public transport

Within the next 12 months Auckland Transport will introduce easier payment options across all of Auckland’s buses, trains, and ferries.  

Waste Updates

Zero Waste 8 Sep 2023

A zero-waste future for North Shore communities

Auckland’s latest Community Recycling Centre (CRC) officially opens this Saturday in Wairau Valley.

Waste 24 Aug 2023

Apply for funds to reduce waste

Auckland community groups and organisations are being encouraged to apply for the Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund before applications close next week.

Waste 10 Aug 2023

Auckland’s newest one-stop shop for recycling

Aucklanders close to Western Springs have a new convenient location where they can take their unwanted items to save them from landfill.

Waste 8 Aug 2023

Fund helps cover costs for smart waste ideas

Auckland businesses and community organisations can apply for grants up to $50,000 for projects that help prevent or reduce waste.