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Council news 26 Feb 2023

Focus remains on severely impacted Auckland communities

Aucklanders are being encouraged to make the most of the currently fine weather to continue with the big clean-up, ahead of more potential rain on the way.

Council news 25 Feb 2023

Response continues following heavy rain and thunderstorms

A slow-moving front brought heavy rain and thunderstorms to the north of the Auckland region on Friday night.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 24 Feb 2023

Auckland Emergency Management urges residents to be vigilant with further rain expected today

People are strongly urged keep up to date with the latest forecasts, in case changes are made, or further areas are added.

Council news 23 Feb 2023

Work still to be done: the emergency response in Tāmaki Makaurau continues

“It has been almost four weeks since the emergency response was first activated, when Tāmaki Makaurau was hit with devastating floods. Two weeks later, Auckland and the rest of the country responded to Cyclone Gabrielle.

Council news 22 Feb 2023

Isolated communities remain front of mind

While the weather has settled this week in Tāmaki Makaurau, the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle are still being felt, particularly in our isolated communities.

21 Feb 2023

Community Recycling Centres come to the fore

Auckland Council's Community Recycling Centres are coming to the fore helping residents of Tāmaki Makaurau after the recent flooding.

19 Feb 2023

Public urged to continue staying away from west coast beaches 

Auckland Emergency Management’s response to Cyclone Gabrielle continues to focus on isolated communities.

17 Feb 2023

Auckland Council facilities begin reopening

With the worst of the weather over, Auckland Council facilities are beginning to return to normal operating hours, but some facilities will still provide post-storm support required for some Aucklanders.

Council news 11 Feb 2023

Auckland Council preparing facilities ahead of Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle

See which Auckland Council community facilities and venues will close in advance of Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle

Libraries 19 Dec 2022

International recognition of historically significant papers for Auckland collection

Auckland Council Libraries are delighted to have the Clendon Papers added to the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.

Libraries 13 Dec 2022

Get your summer reading sorted with Auckland Council Libraries

A favourite way to while away the warm summer afternoons is lazing about at the beach or a local park with a book in hand.

Environment 5 Dec 2022

Sustainable waste tips

Whether you’re headed to the beach or bach, or having the family round to your place, use these simple tips to avoid excess waste over the holidays.

9 Nov 2022

Five Auckland Council community venues perfect for special occasions

Auckland Council offers dozens of community venues which can be hired for parties, birthdays, weddings and other functions, all offering a range of family-friendly and state-of-the art facilities.

Auckland's Future In Progress 10 Oct 2022

Visibility of Māori expression in Auckland’s city centre makes measured steps forward

A commitment to ensure mana whenua see themselves more in our city centre’s urbanscape has been made by Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council

10 Oct 2022

Enjoy a day out with the Auckland Heritage Festival

A guide to the many family-friendly and free or low-cost events, activities, talks and workshops in the Auckland Heritage Festival.

Council news 30 Sep 2022

An honour and a privilege

Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore reflects on his ‘wonderful’ council journey.