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Auckland mayor gives green light to advisory panels
Tāmaki Makaurau Mayor Wayne Brown has endorsed Auckland Council’s demographic advisory panels for another three-year term, validating an important aspect of the council’s governance structure through to September 2028.
Auckland Council partners with Aktive to advance sport and physical activity
Auckland Council and Aktive have formed a strategic partnership to work together to increase sport and physical activity opportunities and outcomes for Tāmaki Makaurau and Aucklanders.
Auckland Council launches essential guide to new life in Tāmaki Makaurau
Auckland Council is thrilled to announce the launch of its Welcome to Auckland web portal, a helpful and essential guide for anyone making Tāmaki Makaurau their new home.
Opportunity ahead as Auckland supercity marks 15 years
I reflect on my time here since day one with both pride and a sense of excitement for the future.
Important update
Coloured sand recall: What Aucklanders need to know
MBIE is providing support after suppliers issued a national recall of several children's coloured play sand products as tests have found low levels of asbestos. Here’s what Aucklanders need to know about safe disposal.
Aucklanders urged to have their say: Four days left to shape how we live and play on the North Shore
With just days remaining until public consultation closes, Auckland Council is calling on residents and community groups to share their vision for the future recreational use of AF Thomas Park.
Aucklanders urged to look out for and report any hornet sightings this summer
Biosecurity New Zealand is continuing to ramp-up its campaign to locate and eliminate the invasive yellow-legged hornet and want to hear from anyone who has seen this insect.
Watercare open day offers behind-the-scenes look at $95 million water infrastructure upgrade
Next month in December, Aucklanders will have the opportunity to meet the teams and see the machines behind Watercare’s $95 million water infrastructure upgrades in central Auckland.
Changes to natural hazard information on your property LIM
Auckland Council has made natural hazard information more understandable on property LIMs, as part of new national legislation that came into effect this year.
New beginnings for Milford: Ngā Wairau project brings hope and renewal
Blessing marks new beginnings for Milford and Wairau communities as blue-green project begins.
Chair appointed to lead Proposed Plan Change 120 independent hearings panel
The independent hearings panel plays a key role in ensuring fair planning decisions are made
Peace Bell stolen from Henderson's Japanese Garden
The council is urging anyone with information about the missing Bell to contact the council or Police.
Extensive pest control in Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / the Hūnua Ranges continues
Auckland Council continues to progress an extensive predator control operation in Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park this week and through to the weekend, meaning the park remains closed.
Progressing flood resilience for Rānui, Henderson and Massey communities
Auckland Council is progressing works to reduce flood risk for the Rānui, Henderson and Massey areas through the 'Manawa aa Whenua | Clover Drive-Rānui Flood Resilience Project'.
Key summer updates for Muriwai
Muriwai Regional Park visitors will find a range of food options and cool refreshments available at the west coast beach hotspot this summer.
From General Counsel to Judge
Auckland Council’s General Counsel Helen Wild has been appointed to the High Court of New Zealand as an Associate Judge.