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Council news 27 Aug 2025

Ongoing opportunity to trade at Muriwai

Auckland Council once again invites mobile food vendors to apply for the opportunity this summer, and the next, to cater for thousands of visitors to the renowned west coast destination of Muriwai Regional Park.

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.

Council news 26 Aug 2025

Council delivers record $600 million in benefits for Aucklanders

“Investing ratepayers’ money wisely and effectively is top of mind," says Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson

Council news 26 Aug 2025

Update on proposed fortnightly rubbish collection trial

The next stage in deciding whether Auckland might move to fortnightly rubbish collections will get underway with public consultation opening in October. 

Finance 25 Aug 2025

Auckland Future Fund appoints global investment manager

A new global investment manager has been appointed by The Auckland Future Fund (AFF) Board to manage $1.3 billion in funds.

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.