Hero image

News

Council news

Council news 6 Nov 2023

Auckland Council welcomes funding to manage freedom camping this summer

The council has secured government funding to put towards educating the public on the rules around freedom camping.

Council news 3 Nov 2023

Improving Auckland’s water quality through your targeted rates

In Auckland, we’ve seen our relationship with water challenged. Auckland Council’s Water Quality Targeted Rate offers a dedicated programme to protect Auckland’s waterways.

Council news 3 Nov 2023

How your targeted rates are working to protect the environment

We know Aucklanders love our natural environment. Targeted rates are ring-fenced for the purpose they are collected and the Natural Environment Targeted Rate is one of the ways we protect our environment.

Council news 2 Nov 2023

Auckland Council staff take in 29 abandoned puppies in 24 hours

Auckland Council Animal Management staff arrived to work at the Manukau Animal Shelter this morning to find a plastic container filled with 20 puppies at the front gate.

Council news 2 Nov 2023

Henderson Streets for People Trial: Moving Forward

The majority of remaining features from the Henderson Streets for People trial are set to be removed from 12 November 2023, marking the end of the trial.

Sports / Leisure 2 Nov 2023

Latest funding round for sport and recreation facilities opens soon

Sports organisations that need major building or infrastructure work are encouraged to apply.

Mayor 1 Nov 2023

Mayor announces new council Chief Executive

Mayor Wayne Brown has today announced the appointment of Phil Wilson as Auckland Council’s new Chief Executive.

Council news 30 Oct 2023

Te Ara Tukutuku vision for Wynyard Point

Regeneration of waterfront site to create first city centre open space of scale in 100 years

Development 27 Oct 2023

Auckland Council installs first low carbon pipes

Low carbon pipes find their way into the ground

Community 27 Oct 2023

Know where it’s safe to swim in the Waitematā

The rāhui and blanket public health advice not to swim in the Waitematā Harbour is starting to lift as green ticks return to Auckland’s safeswim.org.nz

Council news 26 Oct 2023

Water treatment plant back in service for Muriwai

Today marks a milestone in Auckland’s post-cyclone recovery with the Muriwai Water Treatment Plant returning to service.

Last updated 26 October
Emergency Recovery 26 Oct 2023

Piha / Karekare geotechnical update

An update on the Piha and Karekare geotechnical works.

Council news 25 Oct 2023

Tamariki and rangatahi drive change for Auckland

Auckland's tamariki and rangatahi have spoken – and in response, the city’s Mayor and Councillors are finding new pathways to up our game plan.

Council news 17 Oct 2023

Albany Stadium Pool bathroom a win for wheelchair users

A new accessible changing room facility has opened at Albany Stadium Pool, providing the first public bathroom for Auckland pool users with any type of mobility requirement.

Council news 17 Oct 2023

Farewell but not goodbye: a new chapter for Te Hononga Akoranga COMET

Auckland Council has farewelled one of its council-controlled organisations, Te Hononga Akoranga COMET, as it embarks on a new chapter as a standalone organisation.

Council news 13 Oct 2023

Auckland Council helps Auckland become more age-friendly

Progress on how well Auckland is looking after our older residents has been outlined in the Auckland Council’s Age Friendly Auckland annual report.