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Shining a light on innovation: Eight years across the Waitematā Harbour
A smart energy partnership between Auckland Council group and Vector, that has lit up the Auckland Harbour Bridge daily for the past eight years, is coming to a close.
Panels prove their worth to Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s six demographic advisory panels, with 60 members in total, have reached the end of their current term as champions for their specific communities.
Boost to arts and culture close to $500,000
Thirty-one recipients will receive a funding boost of $482,400 in the first round of Auckland Council’s Regional Arts and Culture Grants Programme for 2025/2026.
First Auckland Startup Week set to connect startup founders with advice and investment
The first Auckland Startup Week gets underway from 20-24 October, bringing together more than 2000 investors, industry experts, and startup founders at all stages of business development.
Withdrawing Plan Change 78 – what this could mean for you
Plan Change 78 will be partly withdrawn along with the medium density residential standards on 9 October 2025
Protecting the Tūpuna Maunga: Fire safety closures return for 2025
The Tūpuna Maunga Authority is reminding Aucklanders that protecting the Tūpuna Maunga (ancestral mountains) from fire is a year-round responsibility.
Signing of Deed of Acknowledgement marks milestone for Waitākere Ranges
More than 17 years since the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Act 2008 was passed, a significant new agreement was signed between Te Kawerau ā Maki, Auckland Council and the Crown.
Nathan Homestead to re-open following major restoration
The building in Manurewa has undergone a significant and quality renewal that will stand it in good stead for many more years.
Temporary changes to dog rules at Ōrere Point Beach Reserve and Ōrere Beach
From 1 October 2025 until 1 March 2026, dogs will be prohibited at all times on beach and intertidal areas within Ōrere Point Beach Reserve car park and east of the Ōrere River mouth.
Aucklanders urged to get emergency ready this daylight saving weekend
Investing a little time in emergency preparedness now can make a big difference in keeping you safer and less stressed when an emergency happens.
Building a better Auckland: more roads, water & community facilities
Auckland Council invested a record $3.9 billion in 2024/2025, improving roads, transport, water services and community facilities across the region.
Pragmatic, curious and occasionally disruptive
After 18 years serving her community, Councillor Angela Dalton is stepping down, summing up her time in local government as the privilege of a lifetime.
This is my last hurrah!
After three terms on the council’s Governing Body, a term as chair of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and six years as a North Shore City councillor, Chris Darby is farewelling local government.
It’s time to enjoy life. It’s so precious!
An unwanted firework coming too close to her young son’s pram and a dilapidated park structure were the catalysts for Sharon Stewart’s first foray into the world of local politics.
Auckland Council ranger uniforms find new life supporting conservation in Fiji
Auckland Council has extended its commitment to environmental stewardship beyond New Zealand’s shores, donating surplus regional parks ranger uniforms to support conservation efforts in Fiji.
Council grants coming for Auckland community events
A range of engaging community events in Tāmaki Makaurau over the next year are being made possible with the help of grants from Auckland Council.
