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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.

Council news 6 Aug 2025

Kaitiakitanga and community at the heart of Deed of Acknowledgement

More than 2,200 people and organisations have shared their views on a proposed Deed of Acknowledgement for the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area (WRHA).

Community 6 Aug 2025

Five stars for the future: Te Hono sets a new standard for sustainable design

Te Hono has been awarded a prestigious 5 Green Star rating, recognising its standout performance in sustainable design.

Council news 5 Aug 2025

New website puts coastal data in Aucklanders’ hands

Auckland’s coastal monitoring data is now publicly viewable on Auckland Council’s newly launched Coastal Monitoring Portal.

Conservation 1 Aug 2025

Ten sites of cultural significance to mana whenua recognised in Auckland’s planning rules

Ten places with significant mana whenua values have been added to Auckland’s planning documents.

Council news 1 Aug 2025

Auckland Council invests $9.5 million in community sports facilities through grants

Councillor Angela Dalton says non-council-owned sports facilities play an important part in the region’s sport and recreation facility network.

Council news 1 Aug 2025

Council gives $500,000 boost to grassroots sports organisations to get Aucklanders active

Councillor Julie Fairey says she’s pleased Auckland Council continues to support sports organisations with their goals of getting Tāmaki Makaurau residents active.

Council news 1 Aug 2025

Tsunami advisory now lifted

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) advises all tsunami advisories have been lifted. Strong and unusual current will continue into the weekend.

Council news 31 Jul 2025

New data reflects increasing need on our streets

Data collected by organisations to measure homelessness in Tāmaki Makaurau, and collated by Auckland Council, is showing another jump in the number of people now living without shelter.

Council news 29 Jul 2025

Auckland Council update on Chief of Staff

Auckland Council’s Chief Executive Phil Wilson has today completed a review of matters relating to the Office of the Mayor of Auckland’s Chief of Staff, Jazz Singh.

Dogs 25 Jul 2025

Paw and order: New dog walking rules from 1 August 2025

Changes made at June’s Governing Body meeting will see new on leash, off leash and dog free areas at regional parks, and maximum numbers of dogs that can be walked at once.

Council news 24 Jul 2025

Council moves urgently to clarify rules on helicopter use in residential areas

Policy and Planning Committee voted to pursue two actions to clarify and strengthen the rules in the Auckland Unitary Plan.

Council news 24 Jul 2025

A park with purpose: flood protection and recreation to coexist at AF Thomas Park

Auckland Council has completed the feasibility study of two proposals, both looking to restore part of AF Thomas Park to a flood storage wetland while keeping the much-loved green space available for Aucklanders to use when the park is not flooded.

Policies / Regulations 23 Jul 2025

Early signs that Auckland’s Local Alcohol Policy is reducing alcohol harm

Initial research shows strong community support for Auckland’s Local Alcohol Policy (LAP), with early signs it may be reducing levels of alcohol-related harm.