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Council news 4 Feb 2025

Most Aucklanders continue to rate their quality of life highly

Auckland’s topline results for the 2024 Rangahau te Korou o te Ora / Quality of Life Survey have been released, showing 75 per cent of Aucklanders rate their overall quality of life positively.

Council news 30 Jan 2025

Final step underway to decide council election boundaries

Auckland Council’s final proposal for representation arrangements will soon be considered by the Local Government Commission.

Council news 27 Jan 2025

Hihi thrive in new regional park home

A conservation effort led by Auckland Council rangers to assist one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most treasured native birds is delivering groundbreaking results.

Council news 23 Jan 2025

New timeline for property revaluation

Auckland Council is in the process of delivering its three-yearly property revaluations, ahead of the 2025/2026 rating year.

Heritage 21 Jan 2025

Two iconic hotels among Council’s Regional Historic Heritage Grant recipients

Two long-standing hospitality venues, at opposite ends of Auckland, will get some help to future-proof through Auckland Council’s Regional Historic Heritage Grant.

Council news 21 Jan 2025

Have your say on proposed changes to Auckland’s dog rules

Changes to where dogs can go on and off-leash are being proposed for some parks and beaches.

Council news 17 Jan 2025

Making progress on Māngere flood resilience projects

Resource consents have been approved for two much-needed flood resilience projects in Māngere.

Council news 16 Jan 2025

Outdoor fires restricted in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has moved Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland into a restricted fire season from today (Thursday 16 January) until further notice.

Council news 15 Jan 2025

Gannet Track reopens at Muriwai Regional Park

Following an extended closure due to significant storm damage in early 2023, the Maukatia Gannet Track and access to the gannet colony at Ōtakamiro Point in Muriwai has now been restored.

Council news 15 Jan 2025

Summer opportunity for mobile food trucks

Auckland Council invites mobile food vendors to consider a unique opportunity this summer to deliver high-quality food services at Muriwai Regional Park.

Council news 15 Jan 2025

$47 million investment for parks, facilities through Regional Work Programme

Auckland Council is investing more than $47 million over the next three years into parks and community facilities, through the Regional Capital Investment Work Programme.

Council news 15 Jan 2025

New playgrounds and walkways: ten projects highlight investment in community assets

Brand new infrastructure has been created across Tāmaki Makaurau and existing assets renewed.

Council news 15 Jan 2025

Auckland officially recognised as a Tree City of the World

“Trees are important to people, no matter what country they are from or what language they speak."

Council news 15 Jan 2025

Removing under-used rubbish bins saves Aucklanders millions

Aucklanders may have noticed the removal of some public rubbish bins from parks and public places. So, what’s this all about?

Council news 13 Jan 2025

Slimy algae on Auckland beaches: What you need to know

Locals and visitors may see slimy algae - usually black or dark green in colour, in the sea and on beaches in the region this summer.

Council news 9 Jan 2025

Watercare gets to work on first permanent non-potable water tanker filling station in Māngere

Watercare is laying the groundwork for its first permanent non-potable tanker filling station in Māngere.