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Standing proud, in colours of the rainbow
In the countdown to Auckland Pride Festival, Auckland Council’s Director of Community Rachel Kelleher outlines why it’s important to stand with our rainbow communities in Tāmaki Makaurau.
A few days of wet and wild weather
It’s been a wet and windy few days in Auckland with the extensive rainfall and wind the region has received.
Celebrate Auckland Pride Festival at Proud Centres across Tāmaki Makaurau
February is Auckland Pride Festival month, one of the most colourful, inclusive and celebratory times of the year.
Vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park closed until further notice
Due to the impacts of extensive rainfall in our region this week, vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park is now closed until further notice.
Waitangi Day 2026 events announced for Tāmaki Makaurau
Auckland Council Events and Auckland Council’s Te Tira Huanga are proud to support 2026’s free and whānau-friendly activities.
Tāmaki Makaurau weather: stay up to date and take care
Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) is urging Aucklanders to stay up to date with weather forecasts and take extreme care as continued storm conditions bear down on the region.
Have your say on proposed changes to Auckland’s waste rules
Have your say on proposed updates to Auckland Council’s Waste Bylaw. Public consultation is now open to Aucklanders.
Hosing down the carwash kerfuffle
Surprised by the news Auckland Council is issuing $1500 fines to people who wash their cars at home? So were we...
Vehicle access to Muriwai Beach - update
Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai Beach will once again be vehicle free this summer for the upcoming peak holiday period.
“I don’t care where as long as I’m Mayor”
Mayor Wayne Brown acknowledges the passing of Sir Tim Shadbolt, a former Mayor of Waitematā City here in Tāmaki Makaurau and Invercargill in the deep south.
Queensland fruit fly – Mt Roskill
On 7 January 2026, a single male Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) was found in a backyard surveillance trap in the suburb of Mt Roskill in Auckland.
Nominations open for Papatoetoe subdivision new election
Nominations are open for candidates in the new election. There are four seats to be filled and nominations are open until midday, Wednesday 28 January 2026.
New Year Honours: celebrating Jack Hobbs (MNZM)
Auckland Council celebrates former Auckland Botanic Gardens Manager Jack Hobbs being appointed as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in the New Year Honours List for 2026, for services to horticulture.
Expert hearing panel confirmed for proposed Plan Change 120
The panel will carefully consider every submission made on proposed Plan Change 120
Democracy in action for A F Thomas Park
During Auckland Council’s consultation on the future of recreation at A F Thomas Park, a group of 40 residents from across the North Shore and Albany Wards took part in a three-day deliberative forum.
New Year’s Eve celebrations for 2026 in central Auckland
Auckland Council group is proud to partner with SkyCity and Vector Lights once again this year to host New Year’s Eve celebrations in the city centre.
