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Council news 14 Jul 2025

Tūpuna Maunga Research Scholarship 2025/2026 open for applications

The Tūpuna Maunga Authority is now inviting applications for its 2025/2026 research scholarship.

Heavy rain expected
Council news 11 Jul 2025

Aucklanders asked to plan ahead for a gusty day and rainy Friday commute

Aucklanders are being asked to plan ahead for a rainy commute home with this morning’s wintery weather to continue throughout the day and much of tonight.

Parks / Outdoors 10 Jul 2025

Planning Auckland’s parks, sport and play

Doing things differently to unlock open space in Auckland.

Council news 10 Jul 2025

First Auckland Startup Week to showcase innovation from the edge of the world

Kiwi innovation is set to shine at the first Auckland Startup Week, to be held in central Auckland 20 – 24 October 2025.

Community 8 Jul 2025

Western Springs Stadium summary of feedback

Feedback revealed a wide range of views, with no clear majority for any one option.

Council news 8 Jul 2025

Auckland Fintech Expo: 30 startups to showcase the latest innovations and trends in the financial technology sector

The Auckland Fintech Expo 2025 is set to ignite the future of finance with a dynamic half-day gathering of innovators, investors, and tech trailblazers.

Council news 3 Jul 2025

Bus or Busted – If you drink and drive, you’re very likely to get caught

Auckland Transport has teamed up with the New Zealand Police and NZTA to promote public transport as an alternative to driving after a few drinks.

Council news 3 Jul 2025

Who let the dogs out? New campaign shows the impact of letting dogs roam

Auckland Council is launching a bold new marketing campaign this week, aimed at tackling Auckland’s worsening problem with roaming dogs.  

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.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 2 Jul 2025

Emergency response skills enhanced through Operation Waitākere

Volunteers were put through their paces on Auckland’s west coast in a severe weather emergency exercise.

Community 2 Jul 2025

Unsafe church building results in conviction

Auckland District Court convicts local church trust and church leader for defying building safety rules.

Council news 1 Jul 2025

New council functions launch following CCO integration

Today marks the establishment of three new Auckland Council development and property-related functions following the integration of Eke Panuku Development Auckland and the economic development arm of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited into the council. 

Council news 27 Jun 2025

Making room to move along Ellerslie-Panmure Highway

New updates for Ellerslie / Panmure Highway.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 18 Jun 2025

Auckland Council removing barriers for disabled people before and during emergencies

Councillor Sharon Stewart says it’s important the needs of all Aucklanders are planned for so that no one is disadvantaged when an emergency or natural disaster hits the region.

Council news 18 Jun 2025

Enhancing our understanding of landslides in Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council has completed a region-wide study to map landslide susceptibility to help Aucklanders understand the impacts of landslides at a regional level.

Council news 18 Jun 2025

Wastewater upgrades underway in Newmarket

Watercare is upgrading 1.4km of the wastewater network in Newmarket as part of a $12 million annual renewals programme to improve Auckland’s wastewater infrastructure.