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Emergency Recovery

Council news 20 Apr 2023

Auckland Council appoints Group Recovery Manager

Auckland Council has appointed Mat Tucker as the Group Recovery Manager for the January Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle.

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Recovery

Emergency Recovery 15 Dec 2025

Category 2P - Getting on with your construction work

Category 2P storm risk mitigation: some important information as you move through the construction process

Emergency Recovery 27 Nov 2025

Māngere: recovery from the early 2023 storms

Māngere was hit hard by major storms in 2023, causing flooding in pockets across the suburb.

Emergency Recovery 20 Nov 2025

Building stronger neighbourhoods in Kaipātiki

A completed Kaipātiki Community Recovery Plan marks a new milestone for Beach Haven, Northcote Point and Birkenhead in their recovery from 2023 storms.

Emergency Recovery 18 Nov 2025

Recovery from the early 2023 storms: Rānui, Henderson, Swanson

Rānui, Henderson and Swanson were hit hard by major storms in 2023, causing flooding in pockets across the area from multiple waterways.

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Council News

Council news 15 Dec 2025

Funding helps to safeguard significant historic places

Auckland Council is granting $534,241 towards projects that will help protect and conserve significant historic heritage places in Tāmaki Makaurau over the next year.

Council news 12 Dec 2025

New Year’s Eve celebrations for 2026 in central Auckland

Auckland Council group is proud to partner with SkyCity and Vector Lights once again this year to host New Year’s Eve celebrations in the city centre.

Council news 12 Dec 2025

Auckland Council summer opening hours

Find out about summer hours for libraries, pools, rubbish and recycling collections, and more.

Council news 12 Dec 2025

Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities fund opens

Auckland Council recognises that communities are the heart and soul of Tāmaki Makaurau and the importance of supporting initiatives to help more Aucklanders to live well.

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Development News

Development 15 Dec 2025

Inside the consent process that cleared the path for New Zealand’s first IKEA

From economics to mana whenua engagement – how cross team expertise underpinned one of Auckland’s most significant retail consents.

Development 12 Dec 2025

‘A rising tide lifts all boats’ - CRL set to lift the region

The CRL will improve transport connections to all of Auckland’s town centres.

City Centre Waterfront 10 Dec 2025

Queen Street becomes a magical pathway of festive light

Kids can phone an elf, shine selfie pics on the sun, make a seagull squawk, witness Santa’s workshop and more. Don’t miss 2025’s new promenade of festive fun.

Festive season 10 Dec 2025

Giant advent calendars, markets, music and more sparkle in the city centre

In a first for New Zealand if not the world, five giant neon columns shine in a magical festive pathway along Queen Street.

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Our Environment

Conservation 11 Dec 2025

The bats of summer: party animals with wings

Tiny party animals: how bats holiday like humans.

Council news 11 Dec 2025

Safeguarding our coasts: final two shoreline adaptation plans confirmed for Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council has confirmed two more shoreline adaptation plans for Tāmaki Makaurau, bringing the total to 20, completing the programme.

Environment 3 Dec 2025

Get on board – waste-wise tips for boaties

Auckland Council is appealing to boaties and leisure craft users to be waste-wise on the water this summer to conserve our oceans and coastlines.

Plans / Projects 3 Dec 2025

A plan that holds water: Auckland Council stormwater services get government stamp of approval

Central government has backed Auckland Council’s stormwater services for being high quality and efficiently run.

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Parks and Playgrounds

Kids / Family 15 Dec 2025

Unmissable family-friendly fun in Tāmaki Makaurau this 2026

Tāmaki Makaurau is bursting with family-friendly activities year-round, offering something for every interest and budget.

Community 12 Dec 2025

8 top tips for a great outing outdoors

There’s nothing quite like a summer’s day in Tāmaki Makaurau – sun shining, tuis singing, pōhutukawa trees in full bloom.

Media Release 10 Dec 2025

Kaipātiki Reserve Triumphs: The Kaipara Crown Jewel Wins Outstanding Park Award and Green Flag Honour

Kaipātiki Reserve has been named most exceptional public space in Aotearoa.

Parks / Outdoors 1 Dec 2025

Go wild and make the most of camping this summer in Tāmaki Makaurau

Whether you prefer a more basic, back-to-nature tents-only campsite or a campervan/caravan experience, get ready for a unique and unforgettable escape with friends and whānau.

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Transport News

Transport 23 Oct 2025

Trial brings new phone charging benches to Auckland central bus stops

Auckland Transport (AT) has launched a trial of smart, solar powered benches at four busy city centre bus stops.

City Centre Waterfront 21 Aug 2025

New midtown ‘green link’ edges closer, as next part of Victoria Street cycleway opens

“Construction fences around these midtown works are diminishing and the quality of design and careful staging of the renewal are visible.”

Transport 15 Jul 2025

Auckland Transport’s fareshare cuts costs and emissions

Auckland businesses are turning to a new public transport initiative to cut costs, reduce emissions, and attract talent.

Community 9 Jul 2025

St Heliers parking plan hits the spot

A new parking zone is being created for St Heliers Village to give people more time to enjoy the popular beachside retail and restaurant hub.

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Waste Updates

Waste 12 Dec 2025

8 ways to a waste-less Christmas and a festive glow up

This Christmas, give your home and your celebrations a glow-up that’s good for the planet and your bank balance.

Environment 3 Dec 2025

Get on board – waste-wise tips for boaties

Auckland Council is appealing to boaties and leisure craft users to be waste-wise on the water this summer to conserve our oceans and coastlines.

Important update

Council news 20 Nov 2025

Coloured sand recall: What Aucklanders need to know

MBIE is providing support after suppliers issued a national recall of several children's coloured play sand products as tests have found low levels of asbestos. Here’s what Aucklanders need to know about safe disposal.

Waste 10 Oct 2025

End of Windows 10 support prompts call to recycle tech responsibly on International E-Waste Day

Ditch your old devices the right way this International E-Waste Day.

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