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Council news 9 Aug 2024

Exotic Caulerpa and the Hauraki Gulf: Assessing the ecosystem services at risk

The NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) final report to the Hauraki Gulf Forum has been released. It states that the value of the Hauraki Gulf’s ecosystem services and natural capital is estimated to be more than $5 billion dollars each year.

Have your say 7 Aug 2024

Te Ara Tukutuku: Make sure to Have Your Say

Aucklanders are being encouraged to help create a living legacy for their city. 

City Centre Waterfront 7 Aug 2024

All aboard - Free Wynyard Quarter Red Boats Ferry now running seven days a week

Come aboard and enjoy a free ferry ride to Wynyard Quarter.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 7 Aug 2024

Aucklanders: we need your feedback to build our tsunami resilience

We’re asking Aucklanders to take part to give us valuable insights.

Council news 5 Aug 2024

Accelerating flood resilience projects in Māngere

The Minister for the Environment has begun public engagement to seek feedback on the proposed Order in Council.

Parks / Outdoors 2 Aug 2024

$47 million investment for parks, facilities through Regional Work Programme

Auckland Council is investing more than $47 million over the next three years into parks and community facilities, through the Regional Capital Investment Work Programme.

Educational 2 Aug 2024

Tūpuna Maunga Authority announces annual research scholarship opportunity

The Tūpuna Maunga Authority is excited to announce that applications are open for its annual research scholarship of up to $10,000.

Council news 1 Aug 2024

How we represent you: Have your say by 8 August

Aucklanders have one week left to give feedback on Auckland Council representation before consultation closes at 4pm on Thursday 8 August.

Council news 1 Aug 2024

Auckland Council pool and leisure service delivery model confirmed

The service delivery model for Auckland Council’s pool and leisure services has been confirmed, with an enhanced partially outsourced model for the region-wide network.

Council news 31 Jul 2024

Over 500 houses to be permanently reconnected to wastewater network

Watercare is starting six months of flood recovery repairs in Auckland’s North Shore this month to permanently reconnect 503 households to the wastewater network.

Environment 30 Jul 2024

Auckland Council’s $10 million contribution helps Kaipara Moana regeneration efforts

The Kaipara Harbour is a natural wonder in Auckland’s north-west, but sediment run-off into the moana threatens its health.

Council news 29 Jul 2024

The final streetscape works around Waitematā Station (Britomart) begin

Auckland Council and City Rail Link are working together to ensure the streets and spaces around the Waitematā Station are upgraded and ready for the expected influx of people.

Heritage 25 Jul 2024

Leys Institute to be restored and protected with additional $9.5 million council boost

The historic buildings in Ponsonby are earthquake-prone and were closed in December 2019 due to safety risks.

Council news 25 Jul 2024

New bridge at Hunua Falls arrives early

A popular Hunua Ranges Regional Park river crossing gets a major upgrade this month to improve access to surrounding tracks and showcase the impressive 30-metre high Hunua Falls.

Parks / Outdoors 19 Jul 2024

New playgrounds and walkways: ten projects highlight investment in community assets

Brand new infrastructure has been created across Tāmaki Makaurau and existing assets renewed.

Council news 19 Jul 2024

New rental e-scooter license granted for outer suburbs

Auckland council has granted a new rental e-scooter licence for outer suburbs