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Council news 8 Dec 2025

Auckland Council summer opening hours

Find out about summer hours for libraries, pools, rubbish and recycling collections, and more.

Council news 5 Dec 2025

$53 million savings secured by council

By the end of the first financial quarter this year, Auckland Council has locked in 62 per cent of its $86 million annual savings target.

Council news 5 Dec 2025

Value for Money: council delivers more reviews

The first of a series of Value for Money reviews underway this term has been delivered by Auckland Council.

Council news 5 Dec 2025

More Aucklanders than ever taking climate action

Aucklanders are embracing climate action in record numbers, with more people getting involved each year and the momentum is building.

Plans / Projects 3 Dec 2025

A plan that holds water: Auckland Council stormwater services get government stamp of approval

Central government has backed Auckland Council’s stormwater services for being high quality and efficiently run.

Council news 1 Dec 2025

Prohibited fire season for Hauraki Gulf islands from today

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today announced that all islands of the Hauraki Gulf have entered a prohibited fire season from 1 December, until further notice.

Plans / Projects 1 Dec 2025

Dog walkers – get your free ‘pack walker’ certificate now

If you walk a pack of five or more dogs in the Auckland region - get your free certificate of approval ahead of rules changing on 1 January.

Council news 28 Nov 2025

Angels shine a light on Tāmaki Makaurau this Christmas

Auckland Council staff are digging deep this year to bring a little Christmas cheer to Aucklanders struggling to make ends meet in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Council news 27 Nov 2025

Auckland mayor gives green light to advisory panels

Tāmaki Makaurau Mayor Wayne Brown has endorsed Auckland Council’s demographic advisory panels for another three-year term, validating an important aspect of the council’s governance structure through to September 2028.

Council news 24 Nov 2025

Auckland Council partners with Aktive to advance sport and physical activity

Auckland Council and Aktive have formed a strategic partnership to work together to increase sport and physical activity opportunities and outcomes for Tāmaki Makaurau and Aucklanders. 

Community 24 Nov 2025

Auckland Council launches essential guide to new life in Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council is thrilled to announce the launch of its Welcome to Auckland web portal, a helpful and essential guide for anyone making Tāmaki Makaurau their new home. 

Council news 24 Nov 2025

Opportunity ahead as Auckland supercity marks 15 years

I reflect on my time here since day one with both pride and a sense of excitement for the future.

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Council news 20 Nov 2025

Coloured sand recall: What Aucklanders need to know

MBIE is providing support after suppliers issued a national recall of several children's coloured play sand products as tests have found low levels of asbestos. Here’s what Aucklanders need to know about safe disposal.

Council news 20 Nov 2025

Aucklanders urged to have their say: Four days left to shape how we live and play on the North Shore

With just days remaining until public consultation closes, Auckland Council is calling on residents and community groups to share their vision for the future recreational use of AF Thomas Park.

Council news 20 Nov 2025

Aucklanders urged to look out for and report any hornet sightings this summer

Biosecurity New Zealand is continuing to ramp-up its campaign to locate and eliminate the invasive yellow-legged hornet and want to hear from anyone who has seen this insect.

Council news 20 Nov 2025

Watercare open day offers behind-the-scenes look at $95 million water infrastructure upgrade

Next month in December, Aucklanders will have the opportunity to meet the teams and see the machines behind Watercare’s $95 million water infrastructure upgrades in central Auckland.