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5 royal ways to celebrate King’s Birthday weekend
Try something new this King's Birthday weekend with activities fit for royalty! Give some of King Charles' hobbies a go, from beekeeping to tree planting.
Southern Rural Strategy will cultivate industry, resilience and communities
A new strategy for how and where Auckland’s southern rural area will grow and change over the next 30 years has been approved by Auckland’s Policy and Planning Committee.
Egg-cellent Easter activities to enjoy in Auckland
There are plenty of activities around Tāmaki Makaurau during Easter to keep kids (and adults) entertained.
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
6 creative community galleries to check out
While Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is the epicentre of the city’s art scene, further afield there are community art galleries that showcase the vibrant work of artists from all fields and walks of life.
Storm recovery update – 20 March 2025
Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.
Auckland’s representation arrangements are finalised
A complex project to ensure Aucklanders have fair and equal representation for the October 2025 elections has reached a major milestone.
Categorisation update – 19 February 2025
Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.
$14 million boost for sports facilities across Tāmaki Makaurau from Auckland Council
Having quality, fit for purpose facilities will ultimately allow Aucklanders from all walks of life to participate in sport and recreation.
Final step underway to decide council election boundaries
Auckland Council’s final proposal for representation arrangements will soon be considered by the Local Government Commission.
Have your say on proposed changes to Auckland’s dog rules
Changes to where dogs can go on and off-leash are being proposed for some parks and beaches.
$47 million investment for parks, facilities through Regional Work Programme
Auckland Council is investing more than $47 million over the next three years into parks and community facilities, through the Regional Capital Investment Work Programme.
Slimy algae on Auckland beaches: What you need to know
Locals and visitors may see slimy algae - usually black or dark green in colour, in the sea and on beaches in the region this summer.
Categorisation update – 5 December 2024
Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.
Categorisation update – 21 November
Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.
Categorisation update – 7 November
Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.
