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Pest Free

Pest Free 28 Mar 2018

Help beat tree privet

Tree privet is a poisonous pest plant that can smother native species and cause asthma.

Dogs 6 Mar 2018

Sniffing out mice in the Antipodes Islands

Auckland Council biosecurity advisor Brian Shields is part of a team helping to eradicate mice from the Antipodes Islands.

Pest Free 15 Feb 2018

Dogs on a mission

A heroic doggie pair and their human are voyaging over the ocean on a pest-control mission this week.

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Recovery

Emergency Recovery 19 Dec 2025

Storm Recovery Navigation Services

Storm Recovery Navigators were were to help Aucklanders in their recovery from 2023 storms

Emergency Recovery 19 Dec 2025

Social and wellbeing support

Various social and wellbeing support is available to you, including free help with processing home insurance claims, temporary accommodation assistance and mental health support.

Emergency Recovery 18 Dec 2025

Healing through words and illustrations: Ko Roimata te Awa

Matua Ngaru School children have published a book which shares their stories, words and illustrations following the flooding of the Kumeū River.

Emergency Recovery 17 Dec 2025

After the Storms: The local leaders who held Auckland together

A seven-month leadership programme has supported 23 local storm recovery leaders to keep building on the work they began in 2023 when it mattered most.

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Council News

Council news 29 Jan 2026

Standing proud, in colours of the rainbow

In the countdown to Auckland Pride Festival, Auckland Council’s Director of Community Rachel Kelleher outlines why it’s important to stand with our rainbow communities in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Council news 27 Jan 2026

A few days of wet and wild weather

It’s been a wet and windy few days in Auckland with the extensive rainfall and wind the region has received.

Council news 27 Jan 2026

Celebrate Auckland Pride Festival at Proud Centres across Tāmaki Makaurau

February is Auckland Pride Festival month, one of the most colourful, inclusive and celebratory times of the year.

Council news 23 Jan 2026

Vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park closed until further notice

Due to the impacts of extensive rainfall in our region this week, vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park is now closed until further notice.

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Development News

City Centre Waterfront 29 Jan 2026

Auckland celebrates the City Rail Link’s first finished station neighbourhood

Take our ten-stop walking tour through the City Rail Link (CRL’s) first finished station neighbourhood.

Council news 19 Dec 2025

Expert hearing panel confirmed for proposed Plan Change 120

The panel will carefully consider every submission made on proposed Plan Change 120

Development 17 Dec 2025

Top 10 city centre wins in 2025

City centre milestones the Auckland Council group has delivered for Aucklanders.

Housing 16 Dec 2025

Last call for feedback on Auckland’s future housing plan

Aucklanders have days left to submit on proposed Plan Change 120 to strengthen flood protections and meet legislation enabling homes near transport, jobs and services.

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Our Environment

Environment 28 Jan 2026

Tāmaki Taiao Alliance launches to supercharge nature regeneration across Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council backs region-wide nature regeneration through Tāmaki Taiao Alliance.

Council news 23 Jan 2026

Vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park closed until further notice

Due to the impacts of extensive rainfall in our region this week, vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park is now closed until further notice.

Conservation 21 Jan 2026

Bamboo: beloved backyard feature or Auckland’s quiet green invader?

From feature plant to pest: Auckland’s complicated relationship with bamboo.

Conservation 20 Jan 2026

Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges pest control delivers outstanding gains for native wildlife

Big wins for nature; kōkako flourish after pest control success.

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Parks and Playgrounds

Council news 23 Jan 2026

Vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park closed until further notice

Due to the impacts of extensive rainfall in our region this week, vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park is now closed until further notice.

Kids / Family 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.

Community 12 Dec 2025

8 top tips for a great outing outdoors

There’s nothing quite like a summer’s day in Tāmaki Makaurau – sun shining, tuis singing, pōhutukawa trees in full bloom.

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.

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