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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.
Explainer: Section 74 notices
What is a Section 74 notice and could it affect your property? Read our FAQs to find out.
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.
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.
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Explainer: Section 74 notices
What is a Section 74 notice and could it affect your property? Read our FAQs to find out.
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.
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
Watercare update for Muriwai
Watercare’s works on the Muriwai Water Treatment Plant and reservoir are well underway.
Development News
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.
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.
AT regional update
Significant progress has been made across the Auckland region over the last month on permanent repairs to storm damaged roads.
Boards back level crossing removal plans
Local boards in the south of the city support rail into the future.
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
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.
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.
Spring into action this season with these budget-friendly exercise ideas
Stay active in spring with these budget-friendly ideas.
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
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.