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Annual Plan: what’s happening with rates?
The council’s proposed Annual Plan 2026/2027 is out now for all Aucklanders’ have their say on.
Where Auckland’s Annual Plan 2026/27 has landed
The council’s Governing Body recently voted on the Annual Plan 2026/27.
Midtown becomes the city centre’s fastest-changing neighbourhood
Midtown’s mojo continues to build as major transport, public realm, and development milestones are met ahead of the City Rail Link opening later this year.
New walking tour sees concrete walls turn into open-air galleries
From Pacific migration to ‘80s nostalgia, the walls of Tāmaki Makaurau speak.
Paws before you leap: a guide to bringing home a dog
Puppy love or rescue hero? Finding the right dog for you.
Recovery
Category 2P - Getting on with your work
Category 2P storm risk mitigation: some important information as you move through the construction process
From storms to shared vision - Rānui and Henderson recovery
The 2023 storm recovery journey for Rānui and Henderson is moving to renewal and resilience
Māngere: recovery from the early 2023 storms
Māngere was hit hard by major storms in 2023, causing flooding in pockets across the suburb.
Mount Roskill-Wesley’s recovery from the early 2023 storms
In early 2023 communities across Mt Roskill and Wesley (Ōwairaka) were impacted by flooding.
Council News
Annual Plan: what’s happening with rates?
The council’s proposed Annual Plan 2026/2027 is out now for all Aucklanders’ have their say on.
New Forum begins long-term collaboration for Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area
The newly established Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Forum will hold its first public meeting on Monday 8 June 2026, marking the beginning of a new phase for the long-term care and protection of Te Wao Nui ā Tiriwa - the Waitākere Ranges.
Auckland’s emergency response space ‘stronger together’ after successful AEM-led preparedness forum
Participants had the opportunity to kōrero and share knowledge, and hear from other emergency sector experts.
Levelling up: GridAKL drives Auckland’s gaming industry forward
Auckland Council’s innovation hub, GridAKL, puts the spotlight on the future of gaming with the return of its popular Indie Games Showcase.
Development News
Midtown becomes the city centre’s fastest-changing neighbourhood
Midtown’s mojo continues to build as major transport, public realm, and development milestones are met ahead of the City Rail Link opening later this year.
New walking tour sees concrete walls turn into open-air galleries
From Pacific migration to ‘80s nostalgia, the walls of Tāmaki Makaurau speak.
Northcote: a shining example of smart growth
Inside a decade, Northcote has become a residential community that shows smart growth, in line with Auckland Council’s long-term vision for Tāmaki Makaurau.
Cross Street unveils 3 light-based murals on CRL doorstep
Classic kung fu movies inspire new female guardian of Cross Street. She looks down the street, sword in hand, balancing strength and sensitivity.
Our Environment
Community groups get funding boost across Tāmaki Makaurau
From climate resilience to kapa haka, Auckland Council is helping community groups thrive.
A new passage to survival for fairy terns at Te Arai
Tiny bird, big win - saving tara iti one pipe at a time.
There’s a quiet kind of magic in moving birds
Small birds, big journey: pōpokotea on the move to Mataia
Auckland Air Quality 101: navigating the air of the isthmus
'Positioned between two harbours, the city exists in a state of constant dialogue with the sea' - Gustavo Olivares Pino
Transport News
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.
New midtown ‘green link’ edges closer, as next part of Victoria Street cycleway opens
“Construction fences around these midtown works are diminishing and the quality of design and careful staging of the renewal are visible.”
Waste Updates
Learn how to be a confident composter - it’s easier than you think
If you believe composting is only for people who have big gardens and green thumbs as it’s too complicated, think again!
Auckland startup designing waste out of bottled water finds global success
GridAKL, Anew gained access to shared workspace, a network of founders and industry connections that helped the company move from early development into growth.
Waste services during Cyclone Vaianu
Key information available on rubbish collections which may be impacted by the upcoming cyclone.
$592,000 to support schools and communities to cut waste
More than 40 schools, community groups and businesses are sharing $592,000 through Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund.