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Sports / Leisure 19 Aug 2024

$13.6 million boost to community sports facilities through Auckland Council grants

Councillor Richard Hills says the funding will help more Aucklanders to participate in community sport and recreation activities.

Sports / Leisure 16 Aug 2024

$3.2 million operating funding approved through Auckland Council’s Sport and Recreation Grant

Fifteen grassroots sports organisations across a range of codes, from all around the region, have received operating grants.

Council news 14 Aug 2024

Care for your coast

What do you value about Auckland’s coasts? We’re asking you to have your say and let us know what you think as different Shoreline Adaptation Plans come up for feedback over the course of the year.

Council news 14 Aug 2024

Supplier diversity celebrated in Aotearoa with first-ever awards ceremony

Auckland Council-led supplier diversity initiative Amotai celebrated its first-ever awards ceremony on Wednesday 21 August 2024

Heritage 12 Aug 2024

Apply now for the Regional Historic Heritage Grants Programme

Applications for this year’s funding round are open from 12 August 2024 until 07 October 2024.

Council news 9 Aug 2024

Work has started on Auckland's new swimming pool at the Karanga Plaza Tidal Steps

Work has started on Auckland's new swimming pool at the Karanga Plaza Tidal Steps to provide space for people to safely enjoy the city centre waterfront.

Council news 9 Aug 2024

Exotic Caulerpa and the Hauraki Gulf: Assessing the ecosystem services at risk

The NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) final report to the Hauraki Gulf Forum has been released. It states that the value of the Hauraki Gulf’s ecosystem services and natural capital is estimated to be more than $5 billion dollars each year.

Have your say 7 Aug 2024

Te Ara Tukutuku: Make sure to Have Your Say

Aucklanders are being encouraged to help create a living legacy for their city. 

City Centre Waterfront 7 Aug 2024

All aboard - Free Wynyard Quarter Red Boats Ferry now running seven days a week

Come aboard and enjoy a free ferry ride to Wynyard Quarter.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 7 Aug 2024

Aucklanders: we need your feedback to build our tsunami resilience

We’re asking Aucklanders to take part to give us valuable insights.

Educational 2 Aug 2024

Tūpuna Maunga Authority announces annual research scholarship opportunity

The Tūpuna Maunga Authority is excited to announce that applications are open for its annual research scholarship of up to $10,000.

Council news 2 Aug 2024

Accelerating flood resilience projects in Māngere

The Minister for the Environment has begun public engagement to seek feedback on the proposed Order in Council.

Council news 1 Aug 2024

How we represent you: Have your say by 8 August

Aucklanders have one week left to give feedback on Auckland Council representation before consultation closes at 4pm on Thursday 8 August.

Council news 1 Aug 2024

Auckland Council pool and leisure service delivery model confirmed

The service delivery model for Auckland Council’s pool and leisure services has been confirmed, with an enhanced partially outsourced model for the region-wide network.

Council news 31 Jul 2024

Over 500 houses to be permanently reconnected to wastewater network

Watercare is starting six months of flood recovery repairs in Auckland’s North Shore this month to permanently reconnect 503 households to the wastewater network.

Environment 30 Jul 2024

Auckland Council’s $10 million contribution helps Kaipara Moana regeneration efforts

The Kaipara Harbour is a natural wonder in Auckland’s north-west, but sediment run-off into the moana threatens its health.