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Community 31 Mar 2022

Daylight saving ends with new sound of tsunami sirens

Auckland Emergency Management will be testing the tsunami siren network in the Rodney, Waitākere Ranges or Hibiscus and Bays areas at noon, Sunday 3 April.

Transport 3 Dec 2018

Improving safety for pedestrians in Torbay and Mairangi Bay

Auckland Transport is working with Hibiscus and Bays Local Board to change roads in Torbay and Mairangi Bay town centres.

Development 12 Nov 2025

What Auckland’s new plan means for your neighbourhood

Auckland Council is making changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan, the city’s rulebook for where and how new homes and buildings can be built.

Have your say 22 Oct 2025

Speed limit change proposed for Browns Bay Town Centre

Auckland Transport (AT) are proposing a speed limit change to 40km/h in the Browns Bay Town Centre.

Have your say 22 Oct 2025

Speed limit change proposed for Hatfields Beach

Auckland Transport (AT) are proposing a speed limit change to 50km/h through Hatfields Beach.

Council news 28 Aug 2025

Rating Valuation – frequently asked questions

What valuation trends do I need to know about the latest rating valuations?

Council news 1 Aug 2025

Auckland Council invests $9.5 million in community sports facilities through grants

Councillor Angela Dalton says non-council-owned sports facilities play an important part in the region’s sport and recreation facility network.

Dogs 25 Jul 2025

Paw and order: New dog walking rules from 1 August 2025

Changes made at June’s Governing Body meeting will see new on leash, off leash and dog free areas at regional parks, and maximum numbers of dogs that can be walked at once.

Emergency Recovery 23 Jul 2025

‘North urban’ Auckland road slip repairs reach 94% complete

The area had 114 significant slips following the 2023 extreme weather events.

Council news 3 Jul 2025

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited retained as North Harbour Stadium operators in EOI decision

An open expression of interest process seeking new operators for North Harbour Stadium and Domain Precinct has determined that the existing operator Tātaki Auckland Unlimited will remain.

Council news 9 Jun 2025

Rating valuations released to Auckland ratepayers

Auckland ratepayers will receive new property valuations this week, as Auckland Council prepares to update rates from 1 July 2025.

Council news 9 May 2025

Ōrewa Library team apply the finishing touches  

A $6.3 million Auckland Council investment to renew the Ōrewa public library has finished ahead of schedule, with new doors set to glide open from 19 May.

Kids / Family 26 Mar 2025

5 ways to enjoy Auckland after daylight saving ends

Take the opportunity to embrace this season of change with new ideas to boost your mood, from maximising vitamin D to rediscovering the warmth of a brisk walk.

Council news 30 Jan 2025

Final step underway to decide council election boundaries

Auckland Council’s final proposal for representation arrangements will soon be considered by the Local Government Commission.

Council news 21 Jan 2025

Have your say on proposed changes to Auckland’s dog rules

Changes to where dogs can go on and off-leash are being proposed for some parks and beaches.

Council news 15 Jan 2025

$47 million investment for parks, facilities through Regional Work Programme

Auckland Council is investing more than $47 million over the next three years into parks and community facilities, through the Regional Capital Investment Work Programme.