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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.

Council news 1 May 2024

Watercare makes solid progress on $3m Helensville dam upgrade

Watercare is making steady progress on a major upgrade to the dam that holds most of Helensville’s drinking water.

Council news 30 Apr 2024

Nathan Homestead restoration to future-proof taonga for community

"It’s important we take action now to carry out enhancements so this taonga can be used and enjoyed by locals and visitors for years to come."

Council news 29 Apr 2024

3D-printed marine modules to restore marine life and mauri in Te Waitematā

New technology is being used to support the healthy marine environment for Te Waitematā.

Council news 26 Apr 2024

Long-term Plan attracts record community feedback

Long-term Plan attracts record community feedback.

Council news 25 Apr 2024

City Gardens apartment building update

Last Friday, the council issued a Dangerous Building Notice to the City Gardens apartment building on Albert St over concerns relating to fire safety systems in the building.

Council news 18 Apr 2024

$1 million boost for Tāmaki Makaurau arts and culture

44 arts groups and artists will receive support throughout the year ahead to help them deliver a smorgasbord of creative events and activities across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Council news 18 Apr 2024

Auckland regional parks experience record visitation in the first quarter of 2024.

Auckland’s regional parks have achieved an unprecedented milestone.

Council news 15 Apr 2024

Collaboration brings cruise visitors to Wynyard Quarter’s doorstep

Cruise visitors arriving into Auckland this month will have the opportunity to use a free return City Link Bus voucher to visit Wynyard Quarter.

Council news 15 Apr 2024

Māori focussed projects boosted through Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities Grants

Thirteen projects were allocated a slice of $318,863, with the funding approved by the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee.

Council news 2 Apr 2024

Wynyard Crossing Bridge preventative maintenance underway

The Wynyard Crossing Bridge is needing extensive maintenance work so it can operate more reliably and to address potential safety risks.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 28 Mar 2024

Tsunami siren testing at Ōrewa on Sunday 7 April

Ōrewa is the only location in the Auckland region which has tsunami sirens following the deactivation of sirens at other sites in December 2023.