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Māngere community fund opens to bring local recovery plan to life
Māngere locals are being invited to put forward ideas that strengthen recovery, wellbeing and resilience through a new $300,000 community fund.
Explainer: Auckland Council is exploring time of use charging – what does this mean?
Public engagement on three initial options is due to start in November.
Historic locomotive finds new home at Huia Settlers Museum
A historic steam locomotive that helped build two of Auckland's most important water supply dams is now on public display outside the Huia Settlers Museum.
Never too late to learn
Aucklanders are being given the chance to discover the joy of lifelong learning this Adult Learners’ Week He Tangata Mātauranga.
Active Apirana mountain bike park set to open this summer
The Active Apirana mountain bike park is set to roll into action this summer.
Recovery
Māngere community fund opens to bring local recovery plan to life
Māngere locals are being invited to put forward ideas that strengthen recovery, wellbeing and resilience through a new $300,000 community fund.
Rānui and Henderson 2023 storm recovery
The funds aim to help strengthen local wellbeing, connection and resilience.
Recovery from the early 2023 storms: Rānui, Henderson, Swanson
Rānui, Henderson and Swanson were hit hard by major storms in 2023, causing flooding in pockets across the area from multiple waterways.
Auckland storm recovery office closes, calls for shift to prevention
The Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office has released its final reports on the $2bn 2023 storm recovery, setting out what needs to change to reduce the scale and cost of future recoveries.
Council News
Explainer: Auckland Council is exploring time of use charging – what does this mean?
Public engagement on three initial options is due to start in November.
Te Puna Creative Innovation Quarter recognised in international economic development awards
A long-term regeneration initiative to boost jobs and skills and stimulate investment in west Auckland has earned a prestigious international economic development award.
Take a trip back in time: see Auckland from 1939 to 2025
Now Aucklanders can take a fascinating trip through time using historical aerial imagery available on Auckland Council's GeoMaps.
Understanding Auckland’s regional landslide susceptibility maps
As severe weather becomes more common, understanding where landslides are more likely to occur is becoming increasingly important.
Development News
Aucklanders get another say on Plan Change 120
Aucklanders have another opportunity to have their say on proposed changes to Plan Change 120, providing more housing choices alongside stronger protections from natural hazards.
Making Auckland work: why access to jobs and opportunities matters
Why are some Auckland locations more in demand than others? Discover how access to jobs, transport and housing choices helps shape the way our city grows.
Auckland to host global celebration of indigenous fashion and creativity at NZ Fashion Week Kahuria 2026
Fostering a thriving creative sector and strengthening connections across indigenous communities through arts, culture and economic development.
City Rail Link is OPENING on 13 September
The city is about to experience the biggest change the city's rail network has seen in generations.
Our Environment
A bird’s-eye view
Taking to the skies: drones help protect Auckland’s native wildlife while working smarter and safer.
Hūnua kōkako set to boost Northland population in ‘full circle’ conservation
A comeback story takes flight - Auckland’s kōkako pay it forward in urgent Northland rescue mission.
Auckland's climate progress shows the power of travel choices
“Transport is Auckland's largest source of emissions, but it's also one of our biggest opportunities” - Auckland Council Chief Sustainability Officer Kataraina Maki.
New funding round for zero waste projects opens in August
Got an idea to reduce waste in your community, school or business?
Transport News
Plan your first look inside one of 3 CRL stations in August
Pre-register your interest in 3 upcoming First Looks and get to see inside new CRL stations.
Auckland Council announces new Transport and Infrastructure Director
Highly experienced transport and infrastructure expert Steve Mutton has been appointed as Auckland Council’s new Transport and Infrastructure Director.
Transforming Wellesley Street for better connectivity
As midtown turns into a thriving commercial, retail, residential and entertainment neighbourhood, new powerlines and ducting have been installed and 150-year-old water systems have been improved below the surface.
Trial brings new phone charging benches to Auckland central bus stops
Auckland Transport (AT) has launched a trial of smart, solar powered benches at four busy city centre bus stops.
Waste Updates
Spring into sustainable outdoor living
Longer days and warmer weather are on the way. From gardening and spring cleaning to picnics and events, here are five simple ways to reduce waste and make the most of the season.
Love to buy things with a history? Discover Onehunga Community Recycling Centre
Come find your next buy and plenty more at the Onehunga Community Recycling Centre.
From kitchen to energy: a small habit helping Kiwi-Indian families make a big difference
Jai Singh alongside the Aotearoa Sustainability Grid (ASG) are helping South Asian communities get smarter with their food scraps and waste.
One wrong thing can mess it all up: the biggest recycling offenders
Here's a closer look at some of the biggest and yuckiest recycling offenders.