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Council news 15 Mar 2024

Classic Kiwi bach among Auckland Council’s Regional Historic Heritage Grant recipients

The bach is one of 27 projects funded through the grant.

Council news 14 Mar 2024

Vibrant events for Tāmaki Makaurau supported by Auckland Council

An exciting range of arts and sports events received funding through the Regional Events Fund grants programme.

Council news 12 Mar 2024

Auckland boosts water storage capacity by 45 million litres

Today the equivalent of 18 Olympic-sized swimming pools is being added to Auckland’s treated water storage capacity as a $60 million new reservoir goes into service.

Council news 12 Mar 2024

Caton Road Water Rescue

When Auckland Transport (AT) was contacted by a resident of Caton Road, Waitākere, who had news that a number of residents were about to run out of tank water, the team took immediate action.

Emergency Recovery 11 Mar 2024

Auckland Group Recovery Manager role extended and transition plan signalled

Mat Tucker will continue in the role until the end of this financial year, extending his initial contract by two months and signalling the very early stages of Auckland’s transition out of recovery from the 2023 severe weather events.

Waste 8 Mar 2024

Changes proposed for Auckland’s waste handling as region moves closer to zero waste target

Changes are being proposed for the way Auckland’s waste is managed in a determined effort to conserve resources, protect our environment and move closer to zero waste by 2040 – it’s now time for Aucklanders to have their say.  

Parks / Outdoors 7 Mar 2024

Auckland’s oldest park gains new tree species

Plans are underway to expand Pukekawa / Auckland Domain’s already significant botanical tree collection.

Council news 7 Mar 2024

Strengthening leadership to deliver for Aucklanders

Chief Executive Phil Wilson announces a refresh of top leadership tiers to help us become the organisation that Aucklanders need us to be.

Council news 4 Mar 2024

Pipeline upgrades underway in historic land

Watercare has been working hard over the last year to upgrade the pipelines in the suburbs of Tāmaki, Auckland’s much-loved inner east.

Council news 29 Feb 2024

Options and trade-offs: Auckland’s Long-term Plan opens for consultation

Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan 2024-2034 has opened for public consultation, giving Aucklanders the chance to have their say on the options and trade-offs that will influence region-wide activities, services and investment.

Council news 29 Feb 2024

Six months in: Council books performing well, amid challenges

Auckland Council’s Interim Report shows the council performed well in the six months to December 2023 – delivering an operating surplus of $1.2 billion, despite the challenges of ongoing flood recovery and increased cost pressures.

Council news 28 Feb 2024

Edinburgh Superblock to go to market

Over the next five to ten years, Eke Panuku is working to create a more vibrant, competitive, safe and walkable Pukekohe, with better access to employment, education and healthcare.

Dogs 23 Feb 2024

Auckland has a dog problem, and my staff are left cleaning up the mess

The issue of euthanasia at Auckland Council’s animal shelters has cropped up in the media again this week, and with it has come the usual vitriol directed at our Animal Management staff.

Council news 21 Feb 2024

Strong solution to protect Howick waterways

Watercare's flood recovery team installed a strong solution to safeguard Howick beaches and waterways in just one week.

Council news 21 Feb 2024

On the passing of Fa'anānā Efeso Collins

CE Phil Wilson acknowledges the loss of community leader Efeso Collins

Environment 20 Feb 2024

Auckland Council warns public to avoid black algae on two Waiheke Island beaches and Kawakawa Bay

The public are advised not wade in the water or touch the algal material at the affected beaches.