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Things to do

Things to do 31 Mar 2026

New ‘Encore!’ exhibition brings Auckland’s greatest gig moments back for a second act

A new exhibition is set to pull the curtain back on Auckland’s legendary live music scene from 15 April at Central City Library.

Things to do 30 Mar 2026

Plan an unforgettable autumn

Check out our pick of free and affordable autumn outings.

Things to do 23 Mar 2026

The science of fun – why your local playground is more than just a swing set

With 909 public playgrounds scattered across Tāmaki Makaurau, we’re spoilt for choice on where to spend quality time with friends and whānau.

Community news 9 Mar 2026

Upskill yourself for free in Tāmaki Makaurau

From sewing and cycling to food skills and digital learning, here are some great ways to upskill for free.

Community news 2 Feb 2026

Escape to "The Chev"

Whether you’re saving pennies or just short on time, here is how to spend a perfect weekend exploring the best of Point Chev.

Things to do 20 Jan 2026

Get out and about in Auckland with these wonderful winter walks

The coldest months of the year are upon us, and curling up on the couch to binge-watch a new series is an essential winter activity.

Recovery

Emergency Recovery 29 Jun 2026

Auckland storm recovery office closes, calls for shift to prevention

The Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office has released its final reports on the $2bn 2023 storm recovery, setting out what needs to change to reduce the scale and cost of future recoveries.

Emergency Recovery 29 Jun 2026

2023 storm recovery - ongoing online resources

Some useful ongoing resources following the closure of the Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office.

Emergency Recovery 26 Jun 2026

From crisis to resilience: Storm recovery office wraps up

Over three years, the recovery office has coordinated a $2 billion programme in partnership with the Crown to help Auckland rebuild after the 2023 severe weather events.

Council news 16 Jun 2026

How Auckland Council’s deconstruction approach is building a circular future

A new deconstruction approach is helping keep viable homes and materials in use, create local jobs, and support Māori and Pasifika owned enterprises.

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Council News

Council news 24 Jul 2026

Auckland's alcohol policy showing early signs of success

Auckland's Local Alcohol Policy is starting to show promising results.

Council news 24 Jul 2026

Council secures land for cemetery in Auckland’s south to meet demand 

It follows the council’s lengthy and ongoing search for suitable cemetery land.

Heritage news 23 Jul 2026

Regional Historic Heritage Grant open for applications

Auckland Council is taking applications for the 2026 Regional Historic Heritage Grant Programme.

Council news 17 Jul 2026

One for the birds: How Auckland is getting ready for bird flu

Auckland Council is preparing for the possible arrival of the H5N1 strain of bird flu and what this could mean for Auckland - here's what you can do.

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Development News

Housing 22 Jul 2026

Aucklanders to have their say on proposed changes to Plan Change 120

Aucklanders will soon have another opportunity to have their say on proposed changes to housing rules that support future growth in well-connected locations. while strengthening protections from flooding.

Development 26 Jun 2026

Breathing new life into Old Papatoetoe

There’s a spring in the step of the children who live in this freshly regenerated Auckland neighbourhood.

Council news 16 Jun 2026

How Auckland Council’s deconstruction approach is building a circular future

A new deconstruction approach is helping keep viable homes and materials in use, create local jobs, and support Māori and Pasifika owned enterprises.

Council news 10 Jun 2026

Critical upgrade to boost water supply for Auckland’s inner west communities 

Watercare has completed a major new connection into the Mt Albert reservoir, boosting water security and network resilience for Mt Albert, Ōwairaka and Wesley while increasing capacity to support growth across Auckland’s inner west. 

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Our Environment

Council news 7 Jul 2026

Swiss technology trial offers smarter way to reduce waste and protect Auckland’s harbours

Innovative Swiss technology being trialled on Auckland’s North Shore could help reduce thousands of tonnes of sediment waste from going to landfill, while supporting healthier streams, estuaries and harbours.

Council news 3 Jul 2026

Protecting Auckland's waterways with smarter technology

Keeping Auckland's streams, harbours and beaches healthier is the goal of a new Auckland Council programme using innovative technology to reduce one of the region's biggest sources of water pollution - sediment.

Things to do 3 Jun 2026

Feathers, forests and foreshore finds across Auckland

From backyard birds to forest favourites and coastal treasures along Auckland’s beaches and estuaries.

Council news 29 May 2026

Community groups get funding boost across Tāmaki Makaurau

From climate resilience to kapa haka, Auckland Council is helping community groups thrive.

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Transport News

Council news 28 May 2026

Auckland Council announces new Transport and Infrastructure Director

Highly experienced transport and infrastructure expert Steve Mutton has been appointed as Auckland Council’s new Transport and Infrastructure Director.

Transport 21 Apr 2026

Transforming Wellesley Street for better connectivity

As midtown turns into a thriving commercial, retail, residential and entertainment neighbourhood, new powerlines and ducting have been installed and 150-year-old water systems have been improved below the surface.