News
News
Auckland welcomes first Māori/Pasifika operated Community Recycling Centre
Residents who live in Onehunga and its neighbouring suburbs can now do their part to help reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.
Local elections candidate nominations closing soon
The countdown is on. In a week’s time, Aucklanders find out who will be in the running for mayor, ward councillors and local boards.
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.
Nominations now open for 2022 zero waste awards
Who is your zero waste hero? Nominations for this year’s awards are open during August.
Community bike fund open for applications
Community groups around Auckland can now apply for a fund which encourages more people to ride bikes, more often.
Environment
Waterways Protection Fund extended
Aotea / Great Barrier, Papakura, Franklin and Rodney, are all now part of the Regional Waterways Protection Fund.
Summer kaitiaki wanted for the best work environment in Tāmaki Makaurau
Auckland Council is on the lookout for 20 summer rangers to join the regional parks team for a three-month paid internship this summer.
Sale funds tagged to improve reserve
Proceeds from land sales could be used to improve Papakura parks.
Auckland welcomes first Māori/Pasifika operated Community Recycling Centre
Residents who live in Onehunga and its neighbouring suburbs can now do their part to help reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.
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.
Leafy laneway, the new southern gateway to Federal Street
The Mayoral Drive end of Federal Street is now a tree-lined, pedestrian-scale, community-focused shared space.
Auckland’s waterfront lands multiple awards
Waterfront projects have won five awards this year, across multiple disciplines, and have been shortlisted for a further six.
Kids paint well-wishes on TBM they’ve named: Princess Twilight Super Worm
We all have memories, however hazy, of our kindergarten days – playtime, dancing, painting, sandpit action and stories on the mat.
Climate Action
Waterways Protection Fund extended
Aotea / Great Barrier, Papakura, Franklin and Rodney, are all now part of the Regional Waterways Protection Fund.
Cutting Auckland Council’s own emissions
They say change starts from within, and that’s the approach Auckland Council is applying to cutting its corporate carbon emissions.
Auckland Council adopts climate-focused Annual Budget
Auckland Council has formally adopted the Annual Budget 2022/23, locking in a bold billion-dollar package to combat the climate crisis.
Mission Possible: Making waves with your commute
The joys of commuting by ferry and bus in Auckland
General News
Auckland’s recycling takes a step into the future
The sorting of Auckland’s household recyclables is about to take a big step up with Visy’s recycling sorting facility getting an upgrade.
Summer kaitiaki wanted for the best work environment in Tāmaki Makaurau
Auckland Council is on the lookout for 20 summer rangers to join the regional parks team for a three-month paid internship this summer.
Missing tsunami sirens on the west coast
Five tsunami sirens have been vandalised or stolen at Piha since May 2022, along with one at Karekare.