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Council news 4 Sep 2025

Auckland’s tree canopy boosted through council partnership with Te Whangai Trust

The trees – a mix of natives and exotics - were planted across five parks in the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board area.

Council news 4 Sep 2025

Tāmaki Regeneration Company director appointed

Auckland Council has appointed John Duthie as director of the Tāmaki Regeneration Company.

Council news 2 Sep 2025

Auckland Council urges dog owners to help ‘break the cycle’ as new data revealed

Animal Management is urging dog owners to desex their dogs as the Animal Management Annual Report is revealed.

Council news 1 Sep 2025

Gannet Track update at Muriwai Regional Park

Track access to Ōtakamiro Point gannet colony will close during weekdays from Monday, 8 September through to Sunday, 19 October while essential track resilience and repair work is carried out.

Finance 1 Sep 2025

Auckland Future Fund progress and performance

Following the announcement to appoint a global investment manager to the Auckland Future Fund, AFF Board Chair Chris Swasbrook gave an overview of the setup phase of the fund and its performance to date.

Council news 28 Aug 2025

Rating Valuation – frequently asked questions

What valuation trends do I need to know about the latest rating valuations?

Council news 28 Aug 2025

Supplier diversity excellence recognised in Aotearoa, New Zealand

Amotai, an Auckland Council-led national supplier diversity facilitator recently celebrated its annual Supplier Diversity Awards.

Council news 28 Aug 2025

Auckland Council welcomes stronger penalties for environmental breaches

Significantly higher costs have been introduced for Resource Management Act offenders.

Council news 27 Aug 2025

Ongoing opportunity to trade at Muriwai

Auckland Council once again invites mobile food vendors to apply for the opportunity this summer, and the next, to cater for thousands of visitors to the renowned west coast destination of Muriwai Regional Park.

Council news 26 Aug 2025

Auckland Council supports an accessible Tāmaki Makaurau

Mahere Mahi mō te Hauā , the council’s Disability Action Plan is being relaunched with a fresh focus and new actions to drive change.

Council news 26 Aug 2025

Council delivers record $600 million in benefits for Aucklanders

“Investing ratepayers’ money wisely and effectively is top of mind," says Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson

Council news 26 Aug 2025

Update on proposed fortnightly rubbish collection trial

The next stage in deciding whether Auckland might move to fortnightly rubbish collections will get underway with public consultation opening in October. 

Finance 25 Aug 2025

Auckland Future Fund appoints global investment manager

A new global investment manager has been appointed by The Auckland Future Fund (AFF) Board to manage $1.3 billion in funds.

Council news 15 Aug 2025

Moving forward to improve flood resilience in Wairau

Auckland Council continues to progress its planning for the Wairau flood resilience project to restore part of AF Thomas Park to act as a flood storage wetland and reduce the risk of flooding for the wider Wairau area.

Council news 14 Aug 2025

Council progresses Deed of Acknowledgement for Waitākere Ranges

Auckland Council’s Policy and Planning Committee has today made a key decision to support the proposed Deed of Acknowledgement for the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area, and to establish a Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Forum.

Council news 14 Aug 2025

Information on valuation objections

The council is now progressing these objections through our valuation providers, Opteon and Quotable Value.