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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.

Council news 10 Apr 2025

Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted – Birkdale area

Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Birkdale area have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area.

Council news 10 Apr 2025

Have Your Say: Help shape the future of Auckland’s downtown wharves

Aucklanders are being invited to find out more about proposed plans to improve public access and activity on Auckland’s waterfront.

Council news 10 Apr 2025

Traditional Māori garden in new plan for Auckland Botanic Gardens

The council proposes an additional masterplan for an ethnobotanic or traditional Māori garden that connects to the existing gardens.

Council news 7 Apr 2025

Vehicle access to Muriwai Beach closed due to fire risk

In response to a total fire ban for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, vehicle access to Muriwai Beach will close tomorrow on Wednesday, 19 March, until further notice.

Council news 7 Apr 2025

Restrictions on outdoor fires ease in Tāmaki Makaurau

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has eased the restrictions on outdoor fires in Auckland City, Waitematā and Counties Manukau from 8am on Monday 7 April, until further notice.

Council news 7 Apr 2025

A new era for Auckland’s pools and leisure centres begins

“The council is excited that 20 of our key pools and leisure centre sites will be operated by two outstanding providers."

Council news 3 Apr 2025

Next steps to improve flood resilience for the Wairau community

Auckland Council is looking to progress a comprehensive flood resilience (blue-green) network to significantly reduce flood risks across the Wairau catchment in Auckland’s North Shore.

Council news 2 Apr 2025

Getting valuable input from Northcote's future generation

On behalf of Auckland Council, Eke Panuku creates amazing spaces for current and future generations across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. 

Mayor 27 Mar 2025

Council gives support to accelerate level crossing removals

Auckland Council today approved acceleration of the programme to remove level crossings at Takaanini and Glen Innes.

Council news 27 Mar 2025

Game on for a connected stadium network

Auckland Council's Governing Body has endorsed in principle a staged redevelopment of Eden Park.

Council news 26 Mar 2025

Funding boost for the Auckland arts

Twenty-two arts organisations will receive Auckland Council funding to deliver events and activities across Tāmaki Makaurau, in the latest round of Regional Arts and Culture grants for 2023/2024.

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.