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Kids / Family 22 Mar 2024

11 exciting adventures to keep the kids entertained this April school holidays

Kia ora whānau! It’s school holidays time and that means plenty of time for activities for the whole family!

Waste 18 Mar 2024

Larger family bins offered with proposed fortnightly rubbish collection

Auckland Council is reassuring larger families that its proposal to move from weekly to fortnightly rubbish collections offers options for larger households to manage their waste needs.

Waste 8 Mar 2024

Changes proposed for Auckland’s waste handling as region moves closer to zero waste target

Changes are being proposed for the way Auckland’s waste is managed in a determined effort to conserve resources, protect our environment and move closer to zero waste by 2040 – it’s now time for Aucklanders to have their say.  

Council news 29 Feb 2024

Options and trade-offs: Auckland’s Long-term Plan opens for consultation

Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan 2024-2034 has opened for public consultation, giving Aucklanders the chance to have their say on the options and trade-offs that will influence region-wide activities, services and investment.

Emergency Recovery 28 Feb 2024

Step-by-step guide to a flood risk assessment

To help you understand what goes on during a flood risk assessment, we’ve broken the process down into the following nine steps.

Emergency Recovery 19 Feb 2024

New guide to help homeowners read geotechnical assessment reports

To help homeowners understand the report they receive.

Emergency Recovery 18 Jan 2024

Homeowners guide to preparing for flooding

Auckland Council has created a new guide to help homeowners make their property more flood resilient and reduce damage in future severe weather events.

1 Jan 2024

50 fantastic fun and free things to do this summer

To provide some inspiration for the warm longer days, here are 50 free activities from across the region for you to enjoy a fun-filled summer in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Zero Waste 21 Dec 2023

Funding for zero-waste initiatives secured

Twenty-nine community organisations and businesses are set to receive a total of $609,000 from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund (WMIF).

Emergency Recovery 21 Dec 2023

Watch the webinar recording: Support for storm-affected homes

The Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office hosted a webinar, ‘Support for storm-affected homes’ on Monday 18 December to share information about funding schemes and assistance for storm-damaged properties. 

11 Dec 2023

Enjoy great entertainment this summer

With late summer evenings there is plenty of time after work to get out and enjoy all the Auckland has to offer. To help inspire and delight, here are some highlights to get excited about.

Libraries 5 Dec 2023

Auckland Council Libraries celebrate four million milestone and announce Top 100 line-up

Auckland Council Libraries is excited to be reaching the remarkable milestone of four million checkouts this year on Libby this week – just in time for the highly anticipated annual Top 100 books list! 

30 Nov 2023

Exciting new season of Music and Movies in Parks and affordable activities announced

Get ready for a summer of fun as Auckland Council announces its lineup of blockbuster events.

Council news 28 Nov 2023

Last chance to have your say on our draft dam safety policy

Have your say on the council's proposed Dangerous Dams Policy before December 7.

Council news 7 Nov 2023

Own or live near a dam? Have your say now

Auckland's proposed Dangerous Dams Policy is now open for consultation

7 Nov 2023

Puhoi: The perfect weekend escape

Explore Puhoi River by kayak, enjoy walks through native bush, and learn the history of this charming small town – all just an hour north of central Auckland.