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Can you candidate? Yes, you can!
Auckland’s local election is less than six months away and Aucklanders are looking for bold leadership to take on the opportunities and challenges the city will face in the upcoming term.

City centre beats the blues with City of Colour
Polished and ready to welcome returning Aucklanders, City of Colour brings more than 50 light and art installations to the city centre from 6 to 22 May.

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.

Thank you, Auckland – your feedback on our Annual Budget
More than 11,500 Aucklanders had their say in the consultation on Auckland Council’s 2022/2023 Annual Budget, almost triple the number of responses received in the preceding annual budget consultation.

Bright future ahead for next generation of women climate leaders
Future climate leaders in the film, construction and urban design industries are among the ten women selected to participate in the C40 Auckland Women4Climate Mentorship Programme.
Environment

Tool boosts efforts to improve water quality
With $452 million of targeted rates earmarked over 10 years to improve water quality, Auckland Council is making sure it invests in the right solutions.

Waterway fund boosts Franklin environment
Seven Franklin Local Board Waterways Fund grants have been made.

Matakawau park planned when pines go
When a pine plantation at Matakawau is harvested, Franklin Local Board wants park plans ready to go.
Development

Growing Together
Like other thriving, successful cities around the world, Tāmaki Makaurau is growing. By 2048 Auckland’s population is expected to reach 2.7million. Learn more about what it all means for our city and how you can play a part.

New artist’s impressions show Myers Park metamorphosis
Auckland Council has unveiled the artist’s impressions of a groundbreaking new work of public art set to transform a utilitarian underpass at the northern end of Myers Park into an interactive experience of light and sound.

Aucklanders can have their say on new high-density housing rules
Have your say on proposed changes to the city’s planning rulebook – the Auckland Unitary Plan in response to central government direction for greater housing density across the city.

The art and science of managing society’s resources well
This quarter’s edition of the Auckland Economic Quarterly looks at how cities create value and explores how well we might be fulfilling our potential in Auckland.
Climate Action

Thank you, Auckland – your feedback on our Annual Budget
More than 11,500 Aucklanders had their say in the consultation on Auckland Council’s 2022/2023 Annual Budget, almost triple the number of responses received in the preceding annual budget consultation.

Bright future ahead for next generation of women climate leaders
Future climate leaders in the film, construction and urban design industries are among the ten women selected to participate in the C40 Auckland Women4Climate Mentorship Programme.

Consultation finds strong support for Climate Action Targeted Rate
Aucklanders overwhelmingly back a proposed Climate Action Targeted Rate (CATR) to help combat the climate crisis, according to consultation.

Update on judicial review proceedings
High Court proceedings have started in challenge of Regional Land Transport Plan.
General News

Thank you, Auckland – your feedback on our Annual Budget
More than 11,500 Aucklanders had their say in the consultation on Auckland Council’s 2022/2023 Annual Budget, almost triple the number of responses received in the preceding annual budget consultation.

More changes needed to improve three waters reform proposal, Goff says
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed changes to the government’s proposed three waters reform but says the model still doesn’t stack up for Aucklanders.

Whānau and tamariki supported to reclaim streets for play
A pilot project that that’s been turning local streets into safe play spaces gets support for further development.

Regional Arts and Culture Grant supports arts sector during challenging times
Regional Arts and Culture Grant funding has been allocated to support Tāmaki Makaurau's arts sector.