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Council news 25 Mar 2025

Council helping make range of Tāmaki Makaurau events possible through grants funding

Through the Regional Events Fund Grants Programme, six organisations will be allocated funding.

Remuera Library 25 Mar 2025

Remuera Library to re-open following restoration work

The heritage building has been enhanced with important remedial and strengthening work, for future generations to use and enjoy.

Council news 25 Mar 2025

Have your say on the future of the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area

A formal agreement between the Crown, tangata whenua and Auckland Council is being proposed to help protect and manage the treasured Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area.

Council news 24 Mar 2025

Stunning botanical gift for Aucklanders, forever

In an extraordinary act of generosity, Auckland philanthropist Rosemary Platt has gifted 5.63 hectares (approximately 14 acres) of ecologically significant land to the people of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community 24 Mar 2025

Auckland’s flood resilience pilot a success

Togetherness sparks success in the name of flood resilience.

Council news 20 Mar 2025

Q&A: What is a blue-green network?

After severe weather events in 2023, Auckland Council prioritised blue-green projects to better protect our communities from flooding.

Council news 18 Mar 2025

Auckland’s representation arrangements are finalised

A complex project to ensure Aucklanders have fair and equal representation for the October 2025 elections has reached a major milestone.

Council news 18 Mar 2025

Auckland Council’s ten steps for Better Value Projects

The council's capital projects are facing greater scrutiny, as the council considers ten principles to ensure all investments provide good value for council spend.

Council news 17 Mar 2025

Clearing the traffic on Onewa Road

Onewa Road, one of the busiest routes in Auckland, has become a model of productivity with over 30,000 vehicles moving an estimated 100,000 people each day. 

Council news 17 Mar 2025

Have your say on how funds are spent this year to create an Auckland that is beautiful, thriving and safe

Our proposed Annual Plan builds on the Long-term Plan 2024-2034, and includes funding for the things that Aucklanders value.

Council news 11 Mar 2025

250 visitors flock to Pukekohe Water Treatment Plant

More than 250 people visited the newly-reopened Pukekohe Water Treatment Plant this month to explore and learn the role it plays in Auckland’s integrated water network.

Council news 11 Mar 2025

Help stop the spread of exotic caulerpa in Tāmaki Makaurau

Two species of exotic caulerpa have been found in Tāmaki Makaurau. It is critical that all Aucklanders, from boat users to beach goers, understand how to recognise exotic caulerpa and how to avoid spreading it.

Council news 10 Mar 2025

Funding round opens for Sport and Recreation Regional Programme Grant

“We want even more young people to participate in sport, and sports organisations play a key role in achieving this goal.”

Council news 6 Mar 2025

Breathing New Life into Takarunga/ Mt Victoria: Revitalising the Summit

The Tūpuna Maunga Authority is pleased to share a major transformation at the tihi (summit)of Takarunga / Mt Victoria in Devonport.

Community 6 Mar 2025

Avondale’s new community hub gets set to connect

Great progress is underway in the preparations to build Te Hono – the new Avondale library, community hub, and upgraded town square.

Council news 5 Mar 2025

Watercare activates drought plan, stresses water restrictions unlikely

Ongoing dry weather has tipped Auckland’s total dam storage level just below the ‘preparing for a drought’ level in Watercare’s Drought Management Plan.