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Council news 23 Jan 2026

Vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park closed until further notice

Due to the impacts of extensive rainfall in our region this week, vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park is now closed until further notice.

Council news 22 Jan 2026

Waitangi Day 2026 events announced for Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council Events and Auckland Council’s Te Tira Huanga are proud to support 2026’s free and whānau-friendly activities.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 21 Jan 2026

Tāmaki Makaurau weather: stay up to date and take care

Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) is urging Aucklanders to stay up to date with weather forecasts and take extreme care as continued storm conditions bear down on the region.

Council news 20 Jan 2026

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

Have your say on proposed updates to Auckland Council’s Waste Bylaw. Public consultation is now open to Aucklanders.

Council news 13 Jan 2026

Hosing down the carwash kerfuffle

Surprised by the news Auckland Council is issuing $1500 fines to people who wash their cars at home? So were we...

Council news 12 Jan 2026

Vehicle access to Muriwai Beach - update

Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai Beach will once again be vehicle free this summer for the upcoming peak holiday period.

Council news 8 Jan 2026

“I don’t care where as long as I’m Mayor”

Mayor Wayne Brown acknowledges the passing of Sir Tim Shadbolt, a former Mayor of Waitematā City here in Tāmaki Makaurau and Invercargill in the deep south.

Council news 8 Jan 2026

Queensland fruit fly – Mt Roskill

On 7 January 2026, a single male Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) was found in a backyard surveillance trap in the suburb of Mt Roskill in Auckland.

Elections 31 Dec 2025

Nominations open for Papatoetoe subdivision new election

Nominations are open for candidates in the new election. There are four seats to be filled and nominations are open until midday, Wednesday 28 January 2026.

Council news 31 Dec 2025

New Year Honours: celebrating Jack Hobbs (MNZM)

Auckland Council celebrates former Auckland Botanic Gardens Manager Jack Hobbs being appointed as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in the New Year Honours List for 2026, for services to horticulture.

Council news 19 Dec 2025

Expert hearing panel confirmed for proposed Plan Change 120

The panel will carefully consider every submission made on proposed Plan Change 120

Council news 19 Dec 2025

Democracy in action for A F Thomas Park

During Auckland Council’s consultation on the future of recreation at A F Thomas Park, a group of 40 residents from across the North Shore and Albany Wards took part in a three-day deliberative forum.

Council news 18 Dec 2025

New Year’s Eve celebrations for 2026 in central Auckland

Auckland Council group is proud to partner with SkyCity and Vector Lights once again this year to host New Year’s Eve celebrations in the city centre.

Elections 18 Dec 2025

No discrepancies with west Auckland votes

There are no issues with voting in the west Auckland wards in the recent local elections.

Council news 17 Dec 2025

Waitangi ki Manukau 2026 returns to a new beat!

Waitangi ki Manukau is returning to Manukau Sports Bowl in 2026 and bringing with it a stellar new line-up.

Council news 17 Dec 2025

Funding helps to safeguard significant historic places

Auckland Council is granting $534,241 towards projects that will help protect and conserve significant historic heritage places in Tāmaki Makaurau over the next year.