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Whanau friendly 15 Dec 2025

Unmissable family-friendly fun in Tāmaki Makaurau this 2026

Tāmaki Makaurau is bursting with family-friendly activities year-round, offering something for every interest and budget.

Parks / Outdoors 1 Dec 2025

Go wild and make the most of camping this summer in Tāmaki Makaurau

Whether you prefer a more basic, back-to-nature tents-only campsite or a campervan/caravan experience, get ready for a unique and unforgettable escape with friends and whānau. 

Council news 28 Nov 2025

Angels shine a light on Tāmaki Makaurau this Christmas

Auckland Council staff are digging deep this year to bring a little Christmas cheer to Aucklanders struggling to make ends meet in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Environment 20 Nov 2025

Hūnua pest control programme complete

Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges reopens to the public.

Safety 29 Oct 2025

Aucklanders urged to use fireworks safely this Guy Fawkes season

Fireworks are fun, but they can also be dangerous.

29 Oct 2025

New lease secures future of Lilliputt on Tāmaki Drive

Did you know one of Auckland’s oldest mini golf courses, Lilliputt on Tāmaki Drive, has been part of Auckland Council’s property portfolio for several decades?

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Conservation 28 Oct 2025

Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges closed as large-scale pest control gets underway

Battling invasive predators: aerial operation aims to restore balance in Hūnua forests

Community 15 Oct 2025

Auckland Council’s first in-house desexing clinic making strides in dog desexing programme

Over 400 dogs desexed as Auckland Council’s dog desexing clinic hits its stride

Dogs 2 Oct 2025

Thousands of dog owners still ignoring registration rules

Auckland Council’s patience wears thin as thousands ignore dog laws for second year running.

Dogs 30 Sep 2025

Police arrest man; innocent pups rescued after disturbing incident in Parnell

Parnell puppy abuse sparks arrest, puppies safe in Auckland Council care.

Council news 12 Sep 2025

How your targeted rates are improving Auckland’s natural environment and water quality

The Policy and Planning Committee celebrated the significant progress made towards restoring and protecting our natural environment and waterways thanks the natural environment and water quality targeted rates.

Parks / Outdoors 11 Sep 2025

5 of the best ways to enjoy spring in Auckland

Tāmaki Makaurau is one of the first parts of Aotearoa to enjoy spring.

Environment 11 Sep 2025

State of the Environment Report: Auckland is improving in part but big challenges lie ahead

Auckland’s environment is showing green shoots of recovery, yet many of our ecosystems are still in trouble.

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.

Dogs 14 Aug 2025

Council sends clear message with latest prosecution, if a dog bites the owner will face consequences

Dog attack crisis deepens as Auckland Council shows zero tolerance for reckless owners.

Conservation 13 Aug 2025

Pest control in Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges gets underway

Pests beware – Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges go on the offensive.