News
Monitoring our environment
Auckland Council welcomes youth climate strikers' demands
Young people are justified in the urgency they are expressing, and it’s up to all of us not to let them down.
Recovery
Should you register for categorisation?
Property owners who were severely affected by last year’s storms in Auckland should register to get a risk category for their property.
Tackling all aspects of storm recovery
When they realised how bad the Auckland Anniversary floods were, Tongan Methodist support group, Siaola, kicked into action.
Categorisation update – 18 July
Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.
Planning for our wellbeing following the 2023 storms
The Wellbeing Recovery Plan for Tāmaki Makaurau has been approved.
Development News
Business Q&A
The Symphony Centre - a cultural, economic and social catalyst for midtown
Positioned at the heart of midtown’s changing urbanscape will be a magnificent structure nestled between a station and a square - The Symphony Centre development.
‘Together for Tāmaki Makaurau’ gains momentum in making the city centre safer
From increased CityWatch patrols to the establishment of the City Centre Safety Plan, a series of new initiatives aimed at improving safety in the city centre are underway.
Experience our user-friendly Queen Street with more ways to get around
We are creating better city centre connections - check out our multi-use path in Queen Street
Ancient boulders hold contemporary objects in new public artwork in upper Federal Street
Residents of Federal Street (south) are enjoying a new artwork Lost & Found, with eight large boulders carved by Joe Sheehan supporting a feeling of community.
Our Environment
Auckland Unitary Plan: Changes to raise natural hazard resilience
Auckland Council is progressing work on a change to the Auckland Unitary Plan to strengthen resilience against natural hazards and the impacts of climate change
Forum welcomes Manukau Harbour stand
Auckland Council's move to put in place a strategy for improving outcomes for the Manukau Harbour have been welcomed by the Manukau Harbour Forum.
Exotic pets don’t belong in Auckland’s natural environment
Native plants and animals can thrive and survive without exotic pests in their patch.
Auckland Council endorses first flood resilience projects in Māngere and Muriwai
Auckland Council endorses first flood resilience projects in Māngere and Muriwai
Parks and Playgrounds
Five ways to beat the winter blues
It might be dark and dreary outside, but these mood-boosting activities can help you beat the blues this winter.
New playgrounds and walkways: ten projects highlight investment in community assets
Brand new infrastructure has been created across Tāmaki Makaurau and existing assets renewed.
Explore Auckland with July's School Holiday Guide
School holiday time is here, and there are lots of ways to keep the kids entertained in Auckland, even if the winter weather isn’t on your side.
Winter gardening tips from the pros at Auckland Botanic Gardens
Want to know what to plant in your garden for winter blossoms? The Auckland Botanic Gardens are blooming with inspiration and advice for every season.
Transport News
Auckland Council endorses ten-year plan for transport
Auckland Council endorses ten-year plan for transport
Walking School Bus awards mark 25-year recognition of selfless volunteers
The Waka Waewae or Walking School Bus has become a community institution led by thousands over the past 25 years..
Auckland Council sets out guiding principles for time of use charging
Time of use charging is one option Auckland Council and Auckland Transport are looking into to tackle congestion.
Have your say on the future of transport in Auckland
The draft Regional Land Transport Plan is open for public feedback and Auckland Transport urges you to have your say.
Waste Updates
Repair Café established with help from grant and volunteers
A weekly repair café in central Auckland that gives broken items a new lease of life is being piloted with the help of a $32,800 grant from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund.
Calling all sustainability champions in Tāmaki Makaurau
Aucklanders are encouraged to nominate an outstanding individual or organisation in their community working towards zero waste.
Waste Solutions wins on way to zero waste
Auckland Council’s Waste Solution team has been recognised in two separate national award ceremonies.
Recycling, rubbish and food scraps collection days change
Some suburbs across the region will have a new rubbish, recycling and food scraps collection day, as Auckland Council continues to streamline its waste operations in its mission to achieve zero waste by 2040.
