News
News
Protecting the Tūpuna Maunga: Annual Closures in Place
The Tūpuna Maunga Authority will be closing Auckland’s ancestral maunga (mountains) during Guy Fawkes from Saturday 2 November to Tuesday 5 November 2024 to protect them from fires.
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s sustainability story for 2023/24
Annual snapshot of climate action and sustainability initiatives.
Goodbye Dunkirk Rd: Watercare moves out after wastewater upgrades
It’s official! Watercare has moved out from Dunkirk Rd.
ShakeOut drill a chance for Aucklanders to prepare for a real life earthquake
The national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi will take place on Thursday 24 October at 9.30am.
Fred Graham work a tribute to home town
Celebrated artist Fred Graham has unveiled Waiuku - a sculpture honouring the west Franklin town and community.
Recovery
Tāwharanui Peninsula road repaired in time for summer
The six major slips were caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Muriwai stormwater renewals update: 30 October community meeting
An update on the proposed stormwater renewals on Domain Crescent and Motutara Road.
Community to drive recovery plans
Auckland Council has begun facilitating community-led recovery planning.
Development News
Goodbye Dunkirk Rd: Watercare moves out after wastewater upgrades
It’s official! Watercare has moved out from Dunkirk Rd.
Watercare begins preliminary work to futureproof the city centre’s wastewater infrastructure
Three midtown sites are being prepared and shafts are being built, ready for a tunnel boring machine to be lowered into the ground in 2025.
Rangoli patterns, monkeys, tigers and birds light up the Town Hall
BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival brings exciting new celebrations to the city centre from 14 October.
Plan Change 79 is about putting the safety of Aucklanders first
A recent opinion piece on Plan Change 79 (PC79), introduced to make changes to the city’s planning rules, made several incorrect and unsupported claims about its impacts, including on the cost of housing.
Our Environment
Update
Progress towards Auckland’s climate goals puts resilience at the forefront
Auckland Council’s Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan 2024 progress snapshot.
Work to strengthen Auckland’s planning rules amps up
Early work to engage and consult Aucklanders will happen over the next few months
Working together to protect Auckland’s natural environment
Aucklanders will soon be asked for their feedback on Auckland Council’s ‘Let’s protect our environment’ consultation.
Auckland on track to meet critical water targets
According to the annual progress report for the Auckland Water Strategy, Tāmaki Makaurau is on track to meet its targets to reduce water consumption and the water supply target for recycled water capacity.
Parks and Playgrounds
Fred Graham work a tribute to home town
Celebrated artist Fred Graham has unveiled Waiuku - a sculpture honouring the west Franklin town and community.
Get amongst the fun in Auckland’s city centre, for Play Week 2024
Play Week reminds us that the possibility to play is everywhere, and we’re never too old to play!
Flight of the kuaka: Long-distance birds flock to our shores
Flying more than 11,000km non-stop from Alaska to Auckland – it’s no wonder kuaka (bar-tailed godwits) are keen for a snack and some peace and quiet on their arrival in Aotearoa.
Spring into action this season with these budget-friendly exercise ideas
Stay active in spring with these budget-friendly ideas.
Transport News
Two operators selected for new e-scooter licences in Auckland
Auckland Council has selected two providers to receive new rental micromobility licences in Auckland.
Walking School Bus awards mark 25-year recognition of selfless volunteers
The Waka Waewae or Walking School Bus has become a community institution led by thousands over the past 25 years.
Slip repairs crucial to Penlink construction access
AT is repairing Duck Creek Road, which is also the only road connection to Stillwater.
Eastern Busway taking shape
Construction on the Eastern Busway is well underway.
Waste Updates
Standardising rubbish collections
Aucklanders out west will no longer need to use prepaid bin tags from 2 December 2024 as council rubbish collections will be funded by residential property rates.
Free tyre recycling now offered at Waitākere transfer station
Aucklanders can now dispose of their old tyres for free, thanks to a new national product stewardship scheme called Tyrewise.
Artist turns trash into sci-fi treasure in a Community Recycling Centre
Some artists might choose a scenic landscape or the human body as the subjects of their craft, but Sean Boyd of Octalien finds inspiration from junk.
Repair Café established with help from grant and volunteers
A weekly repair café in central Auckland that gives broken items a new lease of life is being piloted with the help of a $32,800 grant from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund.
