News
News
Karekare Road closure for slip repairs
The designs for slip repairs on Karekare Road are completed and construction is scheduled to start on Monday 9 October and are expected to continue through to February 2024.
Regional Historic Heritage Grant Programme applications opening soon
Tāmaki Makaurau has as wealth of historic heritage places and Auckland Council wants to help preserve it.
Cats add to Māui dolphin's plight
Everyone knows cats are a threat to birds, but they are also a problem for Māui dolphins.
Interview with Linda Greenalgh
An interview with Linda Greenalgh who leads the Community and Social Recovery programme within the Recovery Office.
Placards removed for hundreds of storm damaged households
Recovery office case managers are bringing good news to hundreds of households across Auckland with 1,396 placards (or ‘stickers’) removed since February 2023.
Recovery
Karekare Road closure for slip repairs
The designs for slip repairs on Karekare Road are completed and construction is scheduled to start on Monday 9 October and are expected to continue through to February 2024.
Interview with Linda Greenalgh
An interview with Linda Greenalgh who leads the Community and Social Recovery programme within the Recovery Office.
Placards removed for hundreds of storm damaged households
Recovery office case managers are bringing good news to hundreds of households across Auckland with 1,396 placards (or ‘stickers’) removed since February 2023.
Maukatia Gannet Track at Muriwai Regional Park
Unfortunately, the much-loved Maukatia Gannet Track and access to the Takapu Refuge / Gannet Colony at Ōtakamiro Point at the popular Muriwai Regional Park will remain closed over the summer season.
Development News
Targeted rate helps drive positive momentum for high-achieving city centre
New Zealand’s highest performing 4.3 square kilometres is seeing a return to form, with data showing growth in employment and GDP in Auckland’s city centre tracking faster than New Zealand as a whole.
Have your say on the future of our public transport system
Auckland Transport (AT) has developed proposals to improve our public transport system over the next eight years.
Memorial Beacon shines again
Find out about the illuminating history of Auckland's WWI Memorial Beacon, six months on from its return home to Quay Street
10 things you need to know about Auckland’s Future Development Strategy
The strategy is our big-picture vision, shaping how and where Auckland should grow over the next 30 years and where we’ll need infrastructure to accommodate a half million more people by 2053.
Our Environment
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.
Protecting our trees
There has been some public interest in a developer’s decision to fell trees in Auckland’s suburb of Pukekohe.
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.
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
Cats add to Māui dolphin's plight
Everyone knows cats are a threat to birds, but they are also a problem for Māui dolphins.
Auckland’s best cardio climbs for running, or walking, up that hill
Looking for a cardio boost? These walking tracks across Auckland have hills, bumps, stairs and more to get your heart racing while taking in panoramic views.
Top ten must-visit destinations for Aucklanders
Enjoy the best of what Auckland has to offer and let yourself be re-introduced to the beauty of our region.
Beach it up in Ōrewa - Aucklanders, your fun family holiday is only an hour away
Looking for a low-stress family holiday option that’s within an hour’s drive? Ōrewa is the ultimate beachside staycation.
Transport News
Boards back level crossing removal plans
Local boards in the south of the city support rail into the future.
Safe speed limits near schools – share your views
358 schools proposed to have new, safe speed limits outside the school gate.
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.
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
A zero-waste future for North Shore communities
Auckland’s latest Community Recycling Centre (CRC) officially opens this Saturday in Wairau Valley.
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.
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.
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.