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Council news 6 May 2025

Pest eradication to remove wallabies and possums from Kawau Island gets under way

The first stage of Auckland Council's project with landowners and residents on an operation to restore native forest on Kawau Island by removing wallabies and possums is under way.

Council news 6 May 2025

Watercare director appointed

Auckland Council has appointed Rukumoana Schaafhausen as director of Watercare Services Limited (Watercare).

Council news 2 May 2025

Auckland Council to consult on the future use of Western Springs Stadium

You can have your say on the future use of Western Springs Stadium from 19 May until 15 June 2025

Council news 1 May 2025

Hihi thrive in new regional park home

A conservation effort led by Auckland Council rangers to assist one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most treasured native birds is delivering groundbreaking results.

Council news 1 May 2025

Auckland Council botanical pioneer retires

After 48 years and many career highlights, Auckland Council’s Manager of Auckland Botanic Gardens Jack Hobbs is stepping down.   

Development 1 May 2025

Watercare completes new $115m watermain 20% under budget

A final piece of Watercare’s $115 million new watermain carrying water to west and central Auckland was slotted into place recently

Council news 1 May 2025

CCO Reform reaches first major milestone

Auckland Council’s Chief Executive Phil Wilson has today opened consultation with staff on a proposal to integrate the functions of several CCOs.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 1 May 2025

Auckland’s biggest practice-run for emergency response

The biggest emergency relief and welfare-focused emergency response exercise taking place across Tāmaki Makaurau on 2 May.

Council news 24 Apr 2025

Be prepared and plan ahead for Anzac weekend

Aucklanders may see rain over the weekend and we're asking them to plan travel carefully and stay up to date with weather forecasts.

Council news 23 Apr 2025

Open fire season for Tāmaki Makaurau

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Auckland back to an open fire season from 8am on Wednesday 23 April, until further notice.

Council news 23 Apr 2025

Artist plans seascape series at Auckland regional park

An established writer with an affinity for the ocean is thrilled to have the opportunity to live at the idyllic seaside Barr Cottage in Huia, as Auckland Council’s regional parks’ artist in residence for 2025. 

Council news 21 Apr 2025

Thunderstorms are unpredictable, the team did extremely well – Auckland Council CEO Phil Wilson

Our partner agencies say that this week’s response was calm, well-organised and highly professional. I’m proud of that, and proud of the progress made since 2023 to get things to this point.

Council news 17 Apr 2025

Wet and wild week ahead for Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland is in for a very wet and windy few days heading into the Easter holiday break.

Media Release 14 Apr 2025

Top jobs open up at Auckland Council

Just listed on Auckland Council’s LinkedIn jobs board is a range of paid positions to govern Tāmaki Makaurau for passionate Aucklanders to consider applying for.

Council news 11 Apr 2025

Auckland insights from the 2024 Quality of Life survey

Detailed regional results from the 2024 Quality of Life survey are now available, providing more insight into how Aucklanders are faring.

Council news 10 Apr 2025

Higher bar for consenting helipads on Waiheke and Aotea Great Barrier

Auckland Council wants your views on a proposal to tighten rules for consenting new helipads on Waiheke and Aotea Great Barrier islands.