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Council news 19 Feb 2025

Watercare cements foundation for Wellsford Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades

Watercare has finished cementing the concrete foundations and plinths to support the state-of-the-art upgrades at the Wellsford Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Council news 14 Feb 2025

Southern half of Watercare’s $1.6b Central Interceptor wastewater tunnel goes live

Watercare’s Central Interceptor project has passed an historic milestone with the southern half of the 16.2 kilometre tunnel going live.

Council news 5 Feb 2025

Pump station now installed in Judges Bay wastewater upgrade

With the new underground wastewater pump station now in place, Watercare is making significant progress towards lifting the long term Safeswim black pin status at Judges Bay.

Council news 9 Jan 2025

Watercare gets to work on first permanent non-potable water tanker filling station in Māngere

Watercare is laying the groundwork for its first permanent non-potable tanker filling station in Māngere.

Development 18 Dec 2024

Rain drain: Northcote’s new stormwater infrastructure tested to the max

The record-breaking downpour in Auckland tested Northcote’s new stormwater infrastructure to the max.

City Centre Waterfront 18 Dec 2024

'Seconds to Midnight' leads New Year’s Eve countdown

Emerging Kiwi songstress Cassie Henderson has just found her name in the same sentence as Dua Lipa, Coldplay and Six60.

City Centre Waterfront 17 Dec 2024

Georgia Lines brings her mellow sound to famous venue

The enchanting vocals of Georgia Lines will headline the third of 18 free concerts in this summer’s Music in Parks series.

City Centre Waterfront 17 Dec 2024

Lunar New Year infuses city centre with Auckland’s unique Asian flavour

From 26 January to 22 February, feel uplifted by the colours, sounds, tastes and beats of Asia.

City Centre Waterfront 13 Dec 2024

CRL station’s positive effect on midtown investment becoming clear

Read the full December 2024 Insights Paper from Auckland Council’s Chief Economist Gary Blick. 

City Centre Waterfront 10 Dec 2024

Top 10 city centre memories of 2024

Reflecting on 2024 in the city centre, we’ve compiled a list of milestones (among many) the Auckland Council group is proud to have delivered.

Council news 5 Dec 2024

Have your say: 30-year plan to share the cost of growth

Have your say on the council’s proposed Contributions Policy until 15 November 2024.

Development 12 Nov 2024

Final chance to influence council’s 30-year plan to share the cost of growth

Aucklanders are encouraged to provide feedback on a new development contributions policy that influences how the cost of Auckland’s growth is shared.

Development 11 Nov 2024

Exciting new festive tradition for Auckland

Te Komititanga will host the spectacular debut of a magical new Christmas tree this festive season.

City Centre Waterfront 8 Nov 2024

Bluey set to steal hearts this Farmers Santa Parade, supported by the city centre’s newest 'elves'

Two symbolic characters at the centre of Auckland’s historic Farmers Santa Parade are turning out for the 91st time.

Development 7 Nov 2024

Eke Panuku is reshaping the heart of Northcote

With lots of new homes, Northcote is one of Auckland’s fastest growing suburbs and it’s easy to understand why.