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FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: What you need to know

It’s time to welcome the world and UNITE for football in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Here's what you need to know ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023.

Temporary Accommodation Assistance for displaced homeowners

From 4 September, people who were displaced from their homes by the extreme weather events earlier this year will be able to access interim financial support when their insurance payments for temporary accommodation run out. 

Two weeks left to help shape Auckland’s future

With two weeks left to go, Auckland Council is urging people to give their feedback on how Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland should grow over the next 30 years.

New mobility platform goes live at Go Media Stadium

The finishing touches are being made to a new 12-person mobility platform at Go Media Stadium

Pop-up info hubs for flood-affected homeowners

Auckland Council’s Recovery Office will begin community drop-in sessions this week for storm-affected property owners.

Exciting times ahead in Takapuna

Over the last few years, Eke Panuku Development Auckland has been busy creating Waiwharariki Anzac Square in the heart of Takapuna.

Auckland Council appoints advisor for airport shares sale

Auckland Council has appointed UBS New Zealand Limited as financial advisor, on the initial stage of the sell-down of airport shares.

Auckland Council adopts final budget for 2023/2024

Auckland Council has adopted its final Annual Budget 2023/2024, to take effect from 1 July 2023.

Safeswim recognised by World Economic Forum 2023

The World Economic Forum 2023 has selected Auckland Council’s Safeswim as one of three winners of the Digital Twin Cities Global Pioneer Project.

Community fueled by America’s Cup equipment

Council Chief Executive confirms departure date

Jim Stabback to depart council in early July. Phil Wilson steps up as Acting CE.

Tāmaki Makaurau Māori seats consultation confirmed

Auckland Council’s Governing Body has adopted the consultation document for Māori seats, with public feedback open from 21 August until 24 September.

Creating accessible play spaces

Across our region, Auckland Council owns and maintains 887 destination and neighbourhood playgrounds and play spaces, with 129 locations having accessible equipment that are suitable for a range of accessibility needs.

Auckland Council appeals to the public after 205-year-old Crimean War Cannon stolen

Auckland Council is appealing to the public after a 205-year-old Crimean War Cannon was stolen in the early hours of Thursday morning from Okahu Bay.

Rates relief granted to uninhabitable Auckland properties

Auckland Council has today paid out around $1.3 million in rates relief to properties left uninhabitable as a result of the flood and cyclone events.

Auckland Council allocates the $2 million Local Crime Fund to local boards and Business Improvement Districts

Auckland Council’s Regulatory and Safety Committee has approved the allocation of the $2 million Local Crime Fund from central government to local boards and Business Improvement Districts (BID) across the region.