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Sustainability

Environment 30 Jun 2021

Propagating the fine art of worm farms

They’re the perfect backyard tenants – quiet, respectful and they even make the very best of your food scraps.

Recovery

Emergency Recovery 27 Nov 2025

Māngere: recovery from the early 2023 storms

Māngere was hit hard by major storms in 2023, causing flooding in pockets across the suburb.

Emergency Recovery 20 Nov 2025

Building stronger neighbourhoods in Kaipātiki

A completed Kaipātiki Community Recovery Plan marks a new milestone for Beach Haven, Northcote Point and Birkenhead in their recovery from 2023 storms.

Emergency Recovery 18 Nov 2025

Recovery from the early 2023 storms: Rānui, Henderson, Swanson

Rānui, Henderson and Swanson were hit hard by major storms in 2023, causing flooding in pockets across the area from multiple waterways.

Development 12 Nov 2025

What Auckland’s new plan means for your neighbourhood

Auckland Council is making changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan, the city’s rulebook for where and how new homes and buildings can be built.

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Council News

Council news 8 Dec 2025

Auckland Council summer opening hours

Find out about summer hours for libraries, pools, rubbish and recycling collections, and more.

Council news 5 Dec 2025

$53 million savings secured by council

By the end of the first financial quarter this year, Auckland Council has locked in 62 per cent of its $86 million annual savings target.

Council news 5 Dec 2025

Value for Money: council delivers more reviews

The first of a series of Value for Money reviews underway this term has been delivered by Auckland Council.

Council news 5 Dec 2025

More Aucklanders than ever taking climate action

Aucklanders are embracing climate action in record numbers, with more people getting involved each year and the momentum is building.

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Development News

Development 5 Dec 2025

‘A rising tide lifts all boats’ - CRL set to lift the region

The CRL will improve transport connections to all of Auckland’s town centres.

Housing 5 Dec 2025

Get the facts on Auckland’s future housing plan

Worried about what you’ve heard about Plan Change 120? Here are the facts explaining what it does — and what it doesn’t do.

Smart Growth.

Development 3 Dec 2025

CRL to double the number of people able to reach Auckland city centre by public transport within 30 minutes

‘CRL makes the best-connected part of Auckland even better-connected.’

City Centre Waterfront 3 Dec 2025

Te Ara I Whiti celebrates 10 years as art, transport and infrastructure triumph

Te Ara I Whiti – The Lightpath celebrates its tenth anniversary on 3 December 2025.

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Our Environment

Environment 3 Dec 2025

Get on board – waste-wise tips for boaties

Auckland Council is appealing to boaties and leisure craft users to be waste-wise on the water this summer to conserve our oceans and coastlines.

Plans / Projects 3 Dec 2025

A plan that holds water: Auckland Council stormwater services get government stamp of approval

Central government has backed Auckland Council’s stormwater services for being high quality and efficiently run.

Council news 1 Dec 2025

Prohibited fire season for Hauraki Gulf islands from today

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today announced that all islands of the Hauraki Gulf have entered a prohibited fire season from 1 December, until further notice.

Conservation 26 Nov 2025

Tiny but mighty: black mudfish rediscovered in Helensville wetland

Hidden in plain sight: secretive black mudfish rediscovered on Auckland’s west coast.

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Parks and Playgrounds

Parks / Outdoors 1 Dec 2025

Go wild and make the most of camping this summer in Tāmaki Makaurau

Whether you prefer a more basic, back-to-nature tents-only campsite or a campervan/caravan experience, get ready for a unique and unforgettable escape with friends and whānau.

Parks / Outdoors 28 Nov 2025

Say “I Do” to Auckland Council’s most charming wedding venues

Your wedding day should be a reflection of your unique love story and Auckland Council literally holds the keys to some of the most enchanting, wedding-worthy locations around Tāmaki Makaurau.

Dogs 21 Nov 2025

From boardwalks to bush tracks – summer adventures for you and your dog

Fetch, frolic and follow the rules this summer.

Council news 20 Nov 2025

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.

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Transport News

Transport 23 Oct 2025

Trial brings new phone charging benches to Auckland central bus stops

Auckland Transport (AT) has launched a trial of smart, solar powered benches at four busy city centre bus stops.

City Centre Waterfront 21 Aug 2025

New midtown ‘green link’ edges closer, as next part of Victoria Street cycleway opens

“Construction fences around these midtown works are diminishing and the quality of design and careful staging of the renewal are visible.”

Transport 15 Jul 2025

Auckland Transport’s fareshare cuts costs and emissions

Auckland businesses are turning to a new public transport initiative to cut costs, reduce emissions, and attract talent.

Community 9 Jul 2025

St Heliers parking plan hits the spot

A new parking zone is being created for St Heliers Village to give people more time to enjoy the popular beachside retail and restaurant hub.

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Waste Updates

Environment 3 Dec 2025

Get on board – waste-wise tips for boaties

Auckland Council is appealing to boaties and leisure craft users to be waste-wise on the water this summer to conserve our oceans and coastlines.

Important update

Council news 20 Nov 2025

News

Sustainability

Propagating the fine art of worm farms

Recovery

Māngere: recovery from the early 2023 storms

Building stronger neighbourhoods in Kaipātiki

Recovery from the early 2023 storms: Rānui, Henderson, Swanson

What Auckland’s new plan means for your neighbourhood

Council News

Auckland Council summer opening hours

$53 million savings secured by council

Value for Money: council delivers more reviews

More Aucklanders than ever taking climate action

Development News

‘A rising tide lifts all boats’ - CRL set to lift the region

Get the facts on Auckland’s future housing plan

CRL to double the number of people able to reach Auckland city centre by public transport within 30 minutes

Te Ara I Whiti celebrates 10 years as art, transport and infrastructure triumph

Our Environment

Get on board – waste-wise tips for boaties

A plan that holds water: Auckland Council stormwater services get government stamp of approval

Prohibited fire season for Hauraki Gulf islands from today

Tiny but mighty: black mudfish rediscovered in Helensville wetland

Parks and Playgrounds

Go wild and make the most of camping this summer in Tāmaki Makaurau

Say “I Do” to Auckland Council’s most charming wedding venues

From boardwalks to bush tracks – summer adventures for you and your dog

Aucklanders urged to have their say: Four days left to shape how we live and play on the North Shore

Transport News

Trial brings new phone charging benches to Auckland central bus stops

New midtown ‘green link’ edges closer, as next part of Victoria Street cycleway opens

Auckland Transport’s fareshare cuts costs and emissions

St Heliers parking plan hits the spot

Waste Updates

Get on board – waste-wise tips for boaties

Coloured sand recall: What Aucklanders need to know

End of Windows 10 support prompts call to recycle tech responsibly on International E-Waste Day

Consultation opens soon on proposed fortnightly rubbish collection trial in parts of Auckland