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Auckland's Future In Progress 6 Sep 2023

Boards back locally-led emergency response

Local input is seen as essential in any emergency planning.

Auckland's Future In Progress 4 Aug 2023

Chairs join call to be heard on board plans

Consultation on local board plans closes on 14 August.

Community 13 Jul 2023

It’s your place, your voice! Local Board Plans consultation open

It’s more important than ever to speak up and help shape the future of your community, as each of Auckland’s 21 local boards release their three-year plans for feedback.

Community 6 Jun 2023

Southern boards back business

Business Improvement District rates have been put forward in Franklin, Manurewa and Papakura.

Development 1 Jun 2023

10 things you need to know about Auckland’s Future Development Strategy

The strategy is our big-picture vision, shaping how and where Auckland should grow over the next 30 years and where we’ll need infrastructure to accommodate a half million more people by 2053.

Development 1 Jun 2023

Have your say on shaping Auckland’s future

Auckland Council is asking for feedback on how Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland should grow over the next 30 years, with public consultation now open until 31 July 2023.

Plans / Projects 29 May 2023

Slip clearing and pipe repairs in Waitākere Ranges progressing well, against the odds

Work to clear landslips in the Waitākere Ranges that took one of Auckland’s dams out of service after the Anniversary Weekend flood is progressing well, despite the many challenges.

Plans / Projects 29 May 2023

$20m citywide watermain renewal programme comes to South Auckland

Lambie Drive and Browns Road are the next streets that will benefit from Watercare’s $20 million city-wide watermain renewals programme.

Environment 24 May 2023

Reducing overflows and protecting local waterways in Bayview and Beach Haven

Construction is underway on a $22m wastewater pipeline that will reduce the risk of overflows into local waterways like Kaipatiki Creek, improve access and service issues and cater for population growth in the Bayview and Beach Haven areas.

Council news 10 May 2023

Economic pressures and storm response deepen budget challenges for Auckland Council

Responding to Auckland’s recent severe weather events, along with rising inflation-related costs, has heightened the challenges in balancing Auckland Council’s budget for the coming financial year.

Development 4 May 2023

Solid progress on $52 million wastewater upgrades

With four 175,000-litre storage tanks now buried underground and the gravity main over halfway complete, stage one of the $52 million shovel-ready Dunkirk Road wastewater upgrade is on track to meet its completion in September next year.

Transport 3 May 2023

Piha Road cordon to be lifted at midday on Friday

Auckland Council has announced the cordon restricting access into Piha will be removed at midday on Friday 5 May, opening up this much-loved area to non-residents again, following the extreme weather events earlier this year.

Council news 2 May 2023

We heard you, Auckland – your feedback on our Annual Budget

More than 40,000 Aucklanders had their say on Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Budget 2023/2024, the largest amount of feedback received for any public consultation by the council.

Council news 2 May 2023

Consultation receives highest number of submissions ever

Auckland Council’s Annual Budget 2023/2024 consultation has received a record-breaking 41,146 submissions, soaring past the previous 34,915 submissions for the Emergency Budget 2020/2021.

Development 28 Apr 2023

Build-to-rent development to bring new housing choice and availability to Takapuna

Takapuna is destined to become home to the North Shore's first major build-to-rent development thanks to a sale and development agreement between Eke Panuku Development Auckland and the Cedar Pacific and McConnell Property consortium.

Council news 27 Apr 2023

Auckland Council to adopt new Development Contributions policy

Auckland Council’s Governing Body has agreed to adopt an amended development contributions policy from 1 June 2023.