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Council news 25 Sep 2025

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.

Council news 25 Sep 2025

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.

Council news 23 Sep 2025

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 news 23 Sep 2025

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.

Council news 23 Sep 2025

Pūkekawa Auckland Domain highlights include restorative gardening trial

A new approach to the way Auckland Council maintains and improves local parks is under way in an exciting pilot project at Auckland’s oldest park. 

Council news 23 Sep 2025

Auckland’s next planning rules are being considered – how do they compare?

The committee will decide on a proposed blueprint for how Auckland grows.

Council news 22 Sep 2025

Opinion: Homelessness in Auckland - From personal experience to collective action

Auckland Council's Head of Community Impact, Dickie Humphries, outlines a path forward on homelessness.

Council news 19 Sep 2025

Te Hono gathers momentum as start of construction nears

Avondale’s future community hub, Te Hono, is another step closer.

Council news 18 Sep 2025

Head of Development Appointment

Auckland Council has appointed Tyrone Newson as Head of Development for the newly established Auckland Urban Development Office (AUDO), who will join the team in October 2025.

Council news 17 Sep 2025

Collaboration streamlines filming access to council-managed sites and places of significance

Short-term film projects on publicly managed sites and places of significance will follow the film permit process, rather than requiring resource consent. 

Council news 15 Sep 2025

Auckland Water Strategy update shows progress made but more work to be done

Adopted in March 2022, the Auckland Water Strategy sets a vision for Auckland’s waters and provides direction for investment and action across the council group to 2050.

Māori outcomes 12 Sep 2025

Nominations open for mātāwaka representatives to Houkura

If you are mātāwaka and want to contribute to the economic, cultural, social and environmental wellbeing of Māori in Auckland, you are encouraged to put yourself forward

Council news 12 Sep 2025

How your targeted rates are improving Auckland’s natural environment and water quality

The Policy and Planning Committee celebrated the significant progress made towards restoring and protecting our natural environment and waterways thanks the natural environment and water quality targeted rates.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 10 Sep 2025

Auckland Council building tsunami resilience

“The community is key for Auckland being prepared for emergencies like tsunami."

Development 9 Sep 2025

Auckland’s Draft Planning Rules: Myths vs Facts

Confused about Auckland’s draft plan change? Find out what’s fact, what’s myth, and what the draft rules really mean for Auckland's housing and growth

Council news 4 Sep 2025

Illegal Manurewa boarding house activity ends in hefty $54,000 penalty

Auckland Council sends a clear message: jeopardising safety for profit won’t be tolerated.