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Council news 5 Jan 2025

Oriental fruit Fly – Papatoetoe/Māngere area

Biosecurity New Zealand response: all you need to know about council rubbish collections.

Council news 30 Dec 2024

New Year’s Eve celebrations in Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council, SkyCity and Vector are proud to bring together this year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations in Auckland’s city centre as Aotearoa New Zealand leads the global welcoming in of 2025. 

Council news 27 Dec 2024

Limited water facilities at Wenderholm Regional Park and where to go instead

Wenderholm Regional Park will be closed temporarily from Thursday 26 December. Here is where to go instead.

Council news 20 Dec 2024

New public toilets on Mercury Lane now open

The toilets are part of a broader strategy to provide sufficient toilet facilities in the Karangahape Road area and the city centre.

Council news 20 Dec 2024

David Rankin appointed to Transition Director role 

Auckland Council Chief Executive Phil Wilson has announced the appointment of a Transition Director, who will oversee the creation and implementation of a transition programme for this work.  

Council news 20 Dec 2024

Auckland Council summer opening hours

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

Community 19 Dec 2024

The magic of cinema: Dementia friendly film screenings to be trialled in Auckland

Auckland Council and the Age-Friendly Auckland Implementation Rōpū have secured funding to trial three dementia-friendly film screenings in the new year.

Council news 19 Dec 2024

Annual Plan consultation begins in February

The Annual Plan 2025/2026 is focused on delivering the second year of the Long-term Plan 2024-2034.

Council news 19 Dec 2024

Watercare directors appointed

Auckland Council has appointed Karen Sherry and John Crawford as directors of Watercare Services Limited (Watercare).

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 18 Dec 2024

Are you summer ready? Add your household emergency plan to your holiday checklist

As we head towards the end of the year, it’s important not to forget your household emergency response plan.

Council news 18 Dec 2024

Aucklanders’ targeted rates working for our region

Cr Richard Hills, Chair of the Policy and Planning Committee says that more than $1 billion, collected specifically for environmental programmes, will be spent over the next ten years.

Council news 17 Dec 2024

How to camp like a champ this summer

From rules for freedom campers to the best spots for day-trippers, here’s what you need to know before you go. 

Council news 16 Dec 2024

Wynyard Crossing Bridge reopens to public

Eke Panuku has confirmed Te Wero Wynyard Crossing Bridge is reopened to the public.

Council news 16 Dec 2024

Heavy fine for unauthorised tree trimming on Devonport clifftop

Non compliance with environmental rules brings hefty fine.