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Policies / Regulations 31 Aug 2022

Council warns waterfront property owners not to take matters into their own hands

While coastal erosion may be posing a threat to some Auckland waterfront properties homeowners are asked to work closely with the council first and not to take matters into their own hands.

Council news 30 Aug 2022

September-October OurAuckland magazine out now

The latest issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online and delivered to homes across the region.

Heritage 30 Aug 2022

Applications for Regional Historic Heritage Grants opening soon

Aucklanders wanting to preserve and enhance historic heritage places can seek funding through the Regional Historic Heritage Grant Programme which opens for funding next week.

Council news 26 Aug 2022

A new lease of life for Kotuku House in Manukau

Kotuku House, Auckland Council’s staff offices in Manukau Central, has been sold.

Council news 17 Aug 2022

Auckland Council approves protection of more notable trees  

Auckland Council’s Planning Committee has approved a recommendation to add 24 individual trees and four groups of trees to its notable tree schedule.

Council news 9 Aug 2022

Auckland’s recycling takes a step into the future

The sorting of Auckland’s household recyclables is about to take a big step up with Visy’s recycling sorting facility getting an upgrade.

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.