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Council news 12 Jun 2024

Te Kōwhai Nui (The Big Yellow) safeguards marine ecosystem during Te Whau Pathway construction

Leaving minimal impact on the environment is top of mind as Auckland Council builds a new pathway.

Community 11 Jun 2024

Beautification Trust has lengthy mahi recognised

The Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust has been acknowledged for 23 years of service to Tāmaki Makaurau as it moves away from operating as a controlled-organisation of Auckland Council.

Council news 6 Jun 2024

Watercare Services Limited directors appointed

Auckland Council has appointed Andrew Clark and Frederik Cornu to the board of Watercare Services Limited.

Council news 5 Jun 2024

New council executive leadership team announced

Chief Executive Phil Wilson has announced his new leadership team, with changes to be in place by the end of June.

Council news 31 May 2024

Auckland main stadium options invited to feasibility stage

The recommendation of the Stadium Venues Working Group was presented to Auckland Council’s Governing Body meeting on Thursday 30 May.

Council news 31 May 2024

Auckland arborists go out on a limb to protect our precious trees

Arbor Day on 5 June is the perfect time to appreciate our natural wonders.

Council news 30 May 2024

Wild weather causes havoc with Auckland’s trees

While Auckland was facing a wild and windy Wednesday night, Auckland Council’s arborist team and its contractors were out making sure Aucklanders were safe from falling tree limbs and property damage.

Council news 29 May 2024

Aucklanders: Be ready for a windy Wednesday night

MetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Strong Wind Warning (orange) for Auckland, including Aotea Great Barrier, for this afternoon, evening and into the early hours of Thursday morning.

Council news 21 May 2024

Nationwide Emergency Mobile Alert test taking place this Sunday

Don’t be alarmed if your mobile phone receives an Emergency Mobile Alert on Sunday evening (26 May).

Transport 17 May 2024

Auckland Transport directors appointed

Auckland Council has appointed Julie Hardaker and Andrew Ritchie to the board of Auckland Transport.

Council news 17 May 2024

Auckland’s Long-term Plan strikes a balance on 10-year investment

Today Auckland Council approved its proposed Long-term Plan 2024-2034.

Council news 15 May 2024

Watercare doubles down on flood recovery efforts around western dams

Watercare is more than doubling the number of crews working on flood and cyclone recovery works around the Waitākere dams.

Environment 13 May 2024

Two new sites of exotic caulerpa confirmed in the Hauraki Gulf

As announced by MPI, exotic caulerpa has recently been confirmed at two new locations – the Mokohinau Islands and Rakino Island.

Environment 10 May 2024

Suction dredge to combat exotic caulerpa on Aotea Great Barrier and Kawau islands

As part of MPI’s accelerated caulerpa response programme, Auckland Council is enhancing its biosecurity response in the Hauraki Gulf.

Council news 8 May 2024

Auckland Council aligns with Pride Pledge

Auckland Council is taking further steps to support and develop diversity throughout the organisation this year, in a new partnership with Pride Pledge.

Council news 2 May 2024

Auckland Council structural change moves to next stage

Strengthening the council’s ability to deliver for Auckland has progressed to the next stage with the confirmation of a top-tier leadership change proposal.