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Civil Defence / Emergency Management 1 Aug 2022

Missing tsunami sirens on the west coast

Five tsunami sirens have been vandalised or stolen at Piha since May 2022, along with one at Karekare.

Council news 29 Jul 2022

Auckland and LA toast golden anniversary

Sister cities Auckland and Los Angeles are celebrating 50 years of friendship.

Council news 25 Jul 2022

Opinion: Helipads – finding the balance

Auckland Council Chief of Strategy Megan Tyler talks about helipads and the importance of finding the balance of interests.

Libraries 22 Jul 2022

Look out for our mobile libraries at the markets

If you are visiting one of the local markets at Smiths Avenue, Ōtara or Wesley, why not drop by at one of our mobile libraries for some fun activities to do?

Council news 22 Jul 2022

Transformation planned for city waterfront park

Eke Panuku wants to know what you think about its proposal to upgrade Harbour Bridge Park in Westhaven.

Climate action 15 Jul 2022

Cutting Auckland Council’s own emissions

They say change starts from within, and that’s the approach Auckland Council is applying to cutting its corporate carbon emissions.

Council news 11 Jul 2022

Westhaven becomes NZ's first Gold Anchor marina

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has announced that Auckland's Westhaven Marina has been awarded with their 4 Gold Anchor accreditation.

Council news 9 Jul 2022

A new business disruption resource for Korean business owners

Korean business owners will soon be better equipped to deal with business disruption with access to a new emergency preparedness resource.

Council news 8 Jul 2022

New Northcote homes for older Aucklanders

52 new, one-bedroom rental homes for older people are to be built in Northcote.

City Centre Waterfront 6 Jul 2022

Viaduct Events Centre to reopen in 2023

One of Auckland’s premier waterfront venues is set to reopen for business and events in early 2023, with confirmation today that Emirates Team New Zealand is to relocate its base within Wynyard Quarter.

Council news 23 Jun 2022

Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 adopted today by Auckland Council’s Governing Body

The Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 will come into effect on 1 September 2022.

Council news 23 Jun 2022

Auckland Council finalist in excellence awards

Click and collect, outdoor spin classes, virtual concerts and ground-breaking kauri programme make it to the finals of local government excellence awards.

Council news 17 Jun 2022

Auckland Council to get immediate notification of house sales

Auckland Council have teamed up with LINZ to adopt the new Landonline Notice of Change of Ownership portal.

Council news 17 Jun 2022

Community feedback sought on fee-based permit for vehicle access to Muriwai Beach

Community consultation on a proposed fee-based permit for vehicle access to Muriwai Beach will run from 13 June to 8 July 2022.

Finance 16 Jun 2022

Value for Money programme saves hundreds of millions

Auckland Council’s Value for Money Committee has today reported that the council has exceeded its saving target for the 2021/2022 financial year – one month ahead of schedule.

Council news 14 Jun 2022

Marae and papakāinga development supported with funding from Auckland Council

Funding from the council's Cultural Initiatives Fund, totalling $1,199,662, has been allocated to 10 applicants across Tāmaki Makaurau.