Policies / Regulations

Policies / Regulations 8 Dec 2015

Court fine reminds businesses to check smoke detectors

A recent Auckland District Court decision serves as a reminder for businesses to make sure their smoke detectors are compliant.

Policies / Regulations 1 Dec 2015

Mentoring for food and restaurant businesses

Our Environmental Health team is providing mentoring sessions for food service businesses to prepare them for the new national Food Act.

Policies / Regulations 21 Oct 2015

Sign of the times

In business? Find out about Auckland Council's new signage bylaw.

Policies / Regulations 6 Oct 2015

Living the good life

What you need to know about keeping animals in your backyard.

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Recovery

Emergency Recovery 10 Apr 2025

Slip repairs begin on road to Manukau Lighthouse

The 80-metre slip, which severed the road, occurred during the 2023 storm events.

Emergency Recovery 10 Apr 2025

Key events coming up for storm-affected communities

Keep up to date with all the community events.

Emergency Recovery 9 Apr 2025

Auckland storm recovery shifts to delivery focus

As Auckland Council’s storm recovery office wraps up property categorisation, the focus now shifts to delivering solutions

Emergency Recovery 7 Apr 2025

Finding a way forward for Pōhutukawa Glade, Karekare

A long-term solution for the removal and deposit of slip material.

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Council News

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.

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Development News

Arts 9 Apr 2025

Opera in the Strand returns to Strand Arcade

It’s New Zealand Music Month in May and people will flood into midtown’s streets, lanes and public spaces, further cementing our place in the world as a UNESCO City of Music.

City Centre Waterfront 9 Apr 2025

Midtown street party unveils hidden art gems

April’s midtown street party on Thursday 17 April is packed full of art, music, food, live painting and stories. It will also celebrate street culture now, and from decades past.

Development 3 Apr 2025

Northcote: a shining example of smart growth 

Inside a decade, Northcote has become a residential community that exemplifies smart growth, in line with Auckland Council’s long-term vision for Tāmaki Makaurau.

Arts 20 Mar 2025

Sisters, aunties, daughters and mothers to celebrate Myers Park  

Bring your daughters, mothers, aunties and female friends!

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Our Environment

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

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.

Conservation 7 Apr 2025

Community nurseries: the green heart of Auckland’s restoration efforts

Growing a greener future: how community nurseries are restoring Auckland’s ecosystems

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.

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Parks and Playgrounds

Easter 10 Apr 2025

Egg-cellent Easter activities to enjoy in Auckland

Easter and the school holidays are on the horizon and there are plenty of activities around Tāmaki Makaurau during Easter to keep kids (and adults) entertained.

Parks / Outdoors 9 Apr 2025

Horse riding trails to try in Auckland

If you're looking for a unique way to explore Auckland, saddle up and check out these horse riding trails at regional parks and beaches.

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 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.

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Transport News

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.

Transport 23 Jan 2025

80% of 800+ slips on local roads repaired in Auckland

Auckland Transport’s flood recovery programme is ahead of schedule with 80% of more than 800 large road slips repaired

Emergency Recovery 23 Jan 2025

News - Auckland over 80% through storm recovery

Auckland Council has made strong and steady progress in its recovery efforts from the 2023 storms, completing more than 80% of priority activities two years on.

Transport 16 Dec 2024

Boosting efficiency on Dominion Road

Dominion Road, one of Auckland Central’s busiest routes, carries over 25,000 vehicles daily while also serving as a critical corridor for public transport

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Waste Updates

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.

Waste 7 Apr 2025

Franklin moves from rubbish bags to bins

Residents will need to put out rubbish in council bins instead of bags from 30 June 2025 when Franklin moves to rates-funded rubbish collections.

Waste 4 Apr 2025

Papakura says bye-bye bin tags

Papakura residents will no longer need to use prepaid bin tags from Thursday 1 May 2025 as council rubbish collections will be funded by residential property rates.

Food / Drink 11 Mar 2025

Turnip the Beet: Cook up savings with better meal planning

The average New Zealand household wastes $1,500 worth of food each year—that’s the equivalent of three full shopping trolleys of groceries!

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