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Council news 18 Sep 2025

Head of Development Appointment

Auckland Council has appointed Tyrone Newson as Head of Development for the newly established Auckland Urban Development Office (AUDO), who will join the team in October 2025.

Council news 17 Sep 2025

Collaboration streamlines filming access to council-managed sites and places of significance

Short-term film projects on publicly managed sites and places of significance will follow the film permit process, rather than requiring resource consent. 

Council news 15 Sep 2025

Auckland Water Strategy update shows progress made but more work to be done

Adopted in March 2022, the Auckland Water Strategy sets a vision for Auckland’s waters and provides direction for investment and action across the council group to 2050.

Māori outcomes 12 Sep 2025

Nominations open for mātāwaka representatives to Houkura

If you are mātāwaka and want to contribute to the economic, cultural, social and environmental wellbeing of Māori in Auckland, you are encouraged to put yourself forward

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.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 10 Sep 2025

Auckland Council building tsunami resilience

“The community is key for Auckland being prepared for emergencies like tsunami."

Development 9 Sep 2025

Auckland’s Draft Planning Rules: Myths vs Facts

Confused about Auckland’s draft plan change? Find out what’s fact, what’s myth, and what the draft rules really mean for Auckland's housing and growth

Council news 4 Sep 2025

Illegal Manurewa boarding house activity ends in hefty $54,000 penalty

Auckland Council sends a clear message: jeopardising safety for profit won’t be tolerated.

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.