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Council news 9 Sep 2024

Finishing line in sight for Kahika wastewater upgrade

The Kahika wastewater pipeline is now in service.

Beaches 9 Sep 2024

Beginning the conversation today for our beaches of tomorrow

Auckland Council seeks public input on future coastal management in response to climate change.

City Centre Waterfront 9 Sep 2024

City centre turns a new page for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and Mahuru Māori

Celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and Mahuru Māori in Auckland’s city centre.

Parks / Outdoors 9 Sep 2024

5 of the best ways to enjoy spring in Auckland

Tāmaki Makaurau is one of the first parts of Aotearoa to enjoy spring.

9 Sep 2024

Improving Aucklander’s Living Experiences

Our Urban Design Manager shares insights on the council's study into living in Medium Density Housing.

Recovery

Emergency Recovery 5 Sep 2024

Searching for a home? Here’s what you need to look out for

Anyone wanting to buy or rent a home is encouraged to look at all available natural hazards information in this time of increasing climate uncertainty.

Emergency Recovery 2 Sep 2024

Categorisation update – 1 August

Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.

Health / Wellbeing 2 Sep 2024

Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: Community is...what we create together

The Mental Health Foundation has created a series of videos profiling four people who were impacted by major 2023 storms, and how they navigated their recovery by staying connected to their community, or by helping one another.

Emergency Recovery 28 Aug 2024

Categorisation update – 28 August

Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.

Development News

City Centre Waterfront 9 Sep 2024

City centre turns a new page for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and Mahuru Māori

Celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and Mahuru Māori in Auckland’s city centre.

Development 6 Sep 2024

Greening of Te Hā Noa begins as 11 native trees and 900 plants arrive in Victoria Street

Project steps closer to first-stage completion in late October.

Council news 9 Aug 2024

Work has started on Auckland's new swimming pool at the Karanga Plaza Tidal Steps

Work has started on Auckland's new swimming pool at the Karanga Plaza Tidal Steps to provide space for people to safely enjoy the city centre waterfront.

City Centre Waterfront 7 Aug 2024

All aboard - Free Wynyard Quarter Red Boats Ferry now running seven days a week

Come aboard and enjoy a free ferry ride to Wynyard Quarter.

Our Environment

Beaches 9 Sep 2024

Beginning the conversation today for our beaches of tomorrow

Auckland Council seeks public input on future coastal management in response to climate change.

Environment 4 Sep 2024

New native plant guide to help iwi, community nurseries prosper

The guide serves as a practical step-by-step reference for establishing and running a nursery for native plants.

Beaches 30 Aug 2024

Successful ‘lighting strike’ on invasive Caulerpa seaweed

A bright light is proving effective for killing Caulerpa seaweed, which is a rapidly spreading invasive seaweed in northeastern New Zealand.

Conservation 28 Aug 2024

First ever regional conservation status assessment released on birds in Auckland region

Inventory of Auckland’s bird species released for first time.

Parks and Playgrounds

Parks / Outdoors 9 Sep 2024

5 of the best ways to enjoy spring in Auckland

Tāmaki Makaurau is one of the first parts of Aotearoa to enjoy spring.

Central City Library 9 Sep 2024

Jump in the waka with 10 Auckland-wide council events for Te Wiki o Te Reo/Mahuru Māori

Whai - by Janine Williams (Ngāti Paoa, Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara). Victoria Street carpark.

Parks / Outdoors 6 Sep 2024

Spring into action and book an affordable holiday escape in Tāmaki Makaurau

Consider your next weekend or mid-weed plans sorted! Book an affordable holiday escape in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community 19 Aug 2024

Solar panels and batteries provide the missing link for Te Henga / Bethells Beach

The Matuku Reserve Trust in Te Henga / Bethells Beach was granted $32,000 to purchase batteries that can store power generated by solar panels at the Trust’s Sustainable Wetland Education Centre.

Transport News

Transport 5 Sep 2024

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.

Emergency Recovery 26 Aug 2024

Slip repairs crucial to Penlink construction access

AT is repairing Duck Creek Road, which is also the only road connection to Stillwater.

Transport 2 Aug 2024

Eastern Busway taking shape

Construction on the Eastern Busway is well underway.

Transport 25 Jul 2024

Auckland Council endorses ten-year plan for transport

Auckland Council endorses ten-year plan for transport

Waste Updates

Waste 2 Sep 2024

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.

Zero Waste 18 Jul 2024

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.

Zero Waste 9 Jul 2024

Calling all sustainability champions in Tāmaki Makaurau

Aucklanders are encouraged to nominate an outstanding individual or organisation in their community working towards zero waste.

Waste 2 Jul 2024

Waste Solutions wins on way to zero waste

Auckland Council’s Waste Solution team has been recognised in two separate national award ceremonies.