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Annual Budget 2023/2024 receives record breaking number of online submissions
Auckland Council’s Annual Budget 2023/2024 consultation has closed with a total of 28,850 online submissions.
10 outdoor activities to make the most of your local green space
Whether it's mindful meditation or fun family games, here are some great outdoor activities to try at your local park.
Four stunning sunset spots in Auckland
With its beaches, maunga and grassy reserves, you’re spoilt for choice with spots in Tāmaki Makaurau where you can turn to the west and enjoy a magical sky on a fine evening.
Development News
North Wharf site in Wynyard Quarter to go to market
Over the last decade, Wynyard Quarter has continued to develop into the welcoming neighbourhood you see today, but it’s not finished yet. The coming decade will continue to see the plan for rest of the precinct come to life.
Construction process for Te Hā Noa set to begin on 11 April
Te Hā Noa, a renewed Victoria Street, is the next big project in Auckland Council’s Midtown Regeneration programme.
Shining neon light on the regeneration of midtown
Auckland Council’s city centre programmes team will soon announce the next stage of the Midtown Regeneration programme, a series of projects preparing local streets and public spaces.
Juggling, hula hoops, frisbee games and water play come to Myers Park
Midtown residents and visitors have heaps of great activities to enjoy on their doorstep throughout the summer months.
Our Environment
Autumn health check for Hunua Ranges kauri begins
Hunua Ranges ready for a health check in the hope it will confirm the forest is still free of the deadly kauri dieback disease
Students tackling climate change
A group of Auckland schools are coming up with strategies to help tackle climate change, reduce carbon emissions, and create a more sustainable future for New Zealand.
Aucklanders reminded to keep waterways on private property maintained
More than 80 per cent of the waterways in Auckland flow through private property and must be maintained by the landowner.
New rukenga kai (food scraps) collection about to roll out in Auckland
Auckland Council’s food scraps collection service – rukenga kai, which translates to food cast onward - is about to begin with Waitakere residents scheduled to have bins delivered in the first week of April.
Parks and Playgrounds
Holiday break fun with Auckland Council
If you’re wondering what to do to keep the family busy and entertained, we’ve got you covered. Auckland Council has a raft of holidays activities catering to a range of ages.
Four stunning sunset spots in Auckland
With its beaches, maunga and grassy reserves, you’re spoilt for choice with spots in Tāmaki Makaurau where you can turn to the west and enjoy a magical sky on a fine evening.
Botanic Gardens become a classroom
Hundreds of children have taken part in Eye on Nature learning sessions.
Great spots for dog walking in Auckland
On-leash or off, there are heaps of exciting dog walking areas for you to discover across Auckland.
Transport News
Public Transport fares rise for first time in two years
Public transport fares in Auckland will rise by around 6.5 per cent from 2 April 2023. The fare increase, which is the first in two years, will add no more than 20 cents per journey while half price fares remain in place.
Traffic moves make people feel safer
Manurewa residents report feeling safer since speed calming measures slowed neighbourhood traffic.
Can I ride on the footpath? A guide to using Auckland’s paths, cycleways and bus lanes
Auckland has a growing network of cycleways, shared paths, and bus lanes that mix in with our existing roads and footpaths. With so many different types of road users using the same space, there is a real need for everyone to be considerate, slow down, and use common sense out there.
Small pets now boarding on buses
Travelling on a bus? All of AT’s bus services are welcoming small pets in a suitable pet carrier from December 26 this year.
Waste Updates
New rukenga kai (food scraps) collection about to roll out in Auckland
Auckland Council’s food scraps collection service – rukenga kai, which translates to food cast onward - is about to begin with Waitakere residents scheduled to have bins delivered in the first week of April.
Free disposal of flood related waste ends next week
Free drop off for flood-related waste at Auckland’s participating waste facilities and free kerbside collections of flood-damaged household items finishes on Tuesday 14 March.
Kerbside collections cancelled Monday and Tuesday
Based on the latest weather update, kerbside rubbish, recycling and food scrap collections have been cancelled for Monday and Tuesday
Tireless work clearing Auckland streets
Auckland Council contractors alongside New Zealand Response Teams have been working tirelessly for the last 10 days clearing away water damaged household items and storm related debris after the recent flood.