News
News
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.
Summer is calling
You’re invited to an amazing summer right here in Tāmaki Makaurau. More than 4000 parks and green spaces, 28 regional parks, beaches, maunga, events and new experiences await.
Vaccination passes required at Auckland Council’s staffed facilities
Auckland Council's staffed services and facilities will require the use of vaccination passes when they reopen until at least 17 January 2022.
Make a splash this summer
Take a dip, make a splash and cool off around Auckland this summer at one of our region’s beaches, splashpads and pools.
Explore Auckland's natural wonders
Explore our region this summer and take your pick of Auckland's stunning tracks, bush, maunga and walkways.
Three must-visit swimming spots
Auckland is not short of swimming spots. Have you been to these three out-of-the-ordinary city beaches?
Dogs in the city: Off-leash hotspots
Nothing beats seeing your four-legged friends hurtle around a dog park with sheer joy. Make their day and let your dog off the leash in these four dog-friendly hotspots.
Development
Construction of Queen Street upgrade begins in January 2022
Construction will begin on 10 January 2022 on the last three stages of the Wai Horotiu Queen Street Project – from Shortland Street to Mayoral Drive.
Pop-up music comes to our newest pocket park and eastern laneways this summer
Keep an eye out for a pop-up celebration of some of Tāmaki Makaurau's live artists most weekends until mid-February
Higher density housing continues to lead in Auckland’s consenting figures
Auckland continues to grow up, according to the latest building consent data revealed in Auckland Council’s Development Strategy Monitoring Report.
Takapuna town square construction confirmed for the new year
Eke Panuku Development Auckland has appointed Auckland infrastructure and civil construction company JFC to lead the development of Takapuna’s new town square with work scheduled to begin in January 2022.
Summer in Auckland
Make a splash this summer
Take a dip, make a splash and cool off around Auckland this summer at one of our region’s beaches, splashpads and pools.
Explore Auckland's natural wonders
Explore our region this summer and take your pick of Auckland's stunning tracks, bush, maunga and walkways.
Events across the region
Discover what's on near you and across the region this summer, from live music to movies, sports, family fun and more.
Enjoy great entertainment this summer
Throughout the summer, make the most of Auckland's new and reimagined city centre spaces, explore public art trails, visit our zoo, galleries and museums, and much more.
Climate Action
Auckland Council supports delivery partner to reduce inner-city emissions
Auckland Council is supporting its delivery partner, Urgent Couriers, in its bid to cut inner-city emissions. The certified carbon zero courier company is aiming to take 40 to 50 tonnes of carbon emissions a year out of inner-city Auckland by replacing its city fleet of cars with electric cargo bikes. Auckland Council General Manager Corporate Support Services Robert Irvine says the council is providing them with parking and charging stations in the basement of Te Wharau o Tāmaki Auckland House.
Auckland Council to fund seaweed farming pilot in Hauraki Gulf
Auckland Council have earmarked $1.2 million to support the success of a Hauraki Gulf seaweed pilot farm project, which if successful, would scale up regenerative ocean farming and create numerous environmentally sustainable jobs in the region.
Mayor Goff outlines billion-dollar climate action package
An ambitious $1 billion climate action package to reduce carbon emissions and deliver more buses, ferries, cycling and walking and urban tree canopy is the signature policy in Mayor Phil Goff’s proposal for Auckland Council’s Annual Budget 2022/23, released today, 1 December 2021.
Businesses join Future Fit
Businesses are using the Future Fit tool to help staff reduce emissions.
Environment
Zero waste innovators get funding boost
More than thirty organisations and businesses are receiving a boost in funding from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation Innovation Fund
Five ways to recycle your Christmas tree
What's the right way to throw out your Christmas tree?
Auckland Council supports delivery partner to reduce inner-city emissions
Auckland Council is supporting its delivery partner, Urgent Couriers, in its bid to cut inner-city emissions. The certified carbon zero courier company is aiming to take 40 to 50 tonnes of carbon emissions a year out of inner-city Auckland by replacing its city fleet of cars with electric cargo bikes. Auckland Council General Manager Corporate Support Services Robert Irvine says the council is providing them with parking and charging stations in the basement of Te Wharau o Tāmaki Auckland House.
Refill your water bottle to save money
Almost every block in the Auckland city centre has a water fountain or a place that will refill your water bottle for free.
General News
Auckland Council extends vaccine pass requirement
Auckland Council has confirmed that all its staffed facilities and council-run community events will require the use of vaccination passes until the end of June 2022.
Fire season change for mainland Auckland
Mainland Auckland is now in a restricted fire season. The change occurred at 8am, Monday 10 January.
Who’s a good doggie…owner?
Top tips for being a responsible dog owner this summer.
