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Environment news 22 May 2025

Auckland flood project wins prestigious award

Groundbreaking Quay Street tunnel project wins Project of the Year.

Council news 20 May 2025

Council’s smart solutions to daily business

A long-term plan initiative for Auckland Council to do more with less, is reinventing how the council uses technology and purchases services, while also delivering better customer experiences.

Council news 20 May 2025

Auckland Council locks in $66m savings ahead of deadline

Auckland Council has met its full year’s savings target – securing its $66 million savings goal three months ahead of schedule.

Council news 20 May 2025

New timeline for property revaluation

Auckland Council is in the process of delivering its three-yearly property revaluations, ahead of the 2025/2026 rating year.

Council news 19 May 2025

New fleet fortifies Auckland Emergency Management capability

Auckland Emergency Management’s ability to deliver urgent response operations has been further enhanced,

Council news 19 May 2025

Have your say on the future use of Western Springs Stadium

Aucklanders are invited to provide feedback to help shape the future use of Western Springs Stadium.

Council news 18 May 2025

Auckland Regional Parks track update

This the first update in a series covering what’s been done and what’s to come in Auckland Council’s efforts to maintain and renew our extensive network of regional park tracks.

Council news 16 May 2025

Asbestos-containing material washing up on some east Auckland beaches

Auckland Council is aware that pieces of asbestos-containing material (ACM) have been washing up along Auckland’s eastern coastline.

Council news 16 May 2025

New notable trees ready for recognition

A fresh batch of Auckland’s leafy landmarks have been put forward to be preserved on the notable tree schedule.

Council news 16 May 2025

Southern Rural Strategy will cultivate industry, resilience and communities

A new strategy for how and where Auckland’s southern rural area will grow and change over the next 30 years has been approved by Auckland’s Policy and Planning Committee.  

Council news 14 May 2025

Auckland Council announces first stage of CCO Reform

Auckland Council’s Chief Executive, Phil Wilson, has confirmed the final decisions of the Council-Controlled Organisation (CCO) Reform consultation with staff across the Auckland Council Group.

Council news 14 May 2025

Watercare upgrades water network to support future growth in Pukekohe and Buckland

Watercare has completed a $2m project to ultimately increase the capacity of the water network in Pukekohe and Buckland.

Council news 9 May 2025

Ōrewa Library team apply the finishing touches  

A $6.3 million Auckland Council investment to renew the Ōrewa public library has finished ahead of schedule, with new doors set to glide open from 19 May.

Transport 8 May 2025

Safe rail bridges coming for Glen Innes, Takaanini and Te Mahia

New pedestrian overbridges at Glen Innes, Takaanini and Te Mahia stations will improve safety and support more frequent and reliable train services when the City Rail Link opens.

Council news 7 May 2025

Harbour tunnelling gets underway as part of Watercare’s transformational southwest wastewater scheme

Next week Watercare will start tunnelling a new harbour outfall at Clarks Beach as part of the southwest wastewater servicing scheme.

Environment 6 May 2025

Local environment prioritised, thanks to targeted rate

A targeted rate that protects and restores Auckland’s environment is delivering beyond its investment, thanks to the support of partners and volunteers.