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Council news 11 Oct 2023

Keeping the Tūpuna Maunga protected from Guy Fawkes fire damage

The Tūpuna Maunga Authority will once again be closing the Maunga leading up to Guy Fawkes due to devastating fires in 2019 and 2020.

Council news 10 Oct 2023

Tap into the Watercare App

With the days getting longer and warmer, now is a great time to download Watercare’s customer app and keep a closer eye on your water usage.

Council news 9 Oct 2023

New Acting Chair for Auckland Transport

Mark Darrow appointed as Acting AT Board Chair until selection of a permanent chair is complete.

Council news 6 Oct 2023

Staying away from the Waitematā this weekend

This weekend and the coming days, we’re continuing to ask the public to heed advice to stay out of the Waitematā Harbour – no matter how great the water looks!

Council news 6 Oct 2023

Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill new auto-gate significantly damaged

Early this morning, Tūpuna Maunga Authority received news from the site maintenance team that the recently built auto-gate at the Manukau Road entrance at Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill had been significantly damaged.

Council news 5 Oct 2023

Auckland Council's commitment to Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai Beach

Safety assured at Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai Beach with seasonal restrictions to 2026.

Plans / Projects 5 Oct 2023

Events in Tāmaki Makaurau for all to enjoy with support of Auckland Council

A range of diverse events across Tāmaki Makaurau have been given a helping hand.

Council news 4 Oct 2023

Auckland’s favourite dog names, rarest breeds, revealed

The most popular pooches and more are revealed in the 2022-2023 Animal Management Annual Report

Council news 4 Oct 2023

Auckland Council Libraries adapt research services to changing needs

Research and heritage collection services enter a new era

Council news 4 Oct 2023

West Wave leisure pool renewal in time for summer

Council combines works to minimise closed days

Council news 2 Oct 2023

Auckland Council secures land to expand iconic Auckland Botanic Gardens

Auckland Council has purchased 1.6 hectares (4 acres) of land on Hill Road in Manurewa to extend the iconic Auckland Botanic Gardens and protect access to this treasured park.

Council news 29 Sep 2023

New Whau Pathway funding will be a great ride (or walk)

An extra $14 million from the Government for part of Te Whau Pathway gives the green light to extend a walking and cycling connection to Te Atatu South.

Council news 29 Sep 2023

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council Group's year-end result demonstrates resilience

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau/ Auckland Council Group’s Annual Report 2022/2023 shows a resilient council group that has bounced back from many challenges and withstood the worst natural disaster experienced by the region in the group’s history. 

Libraries 27 Sep 2023

Auckland Council Libraries now a one-stop shop

The incorporation of Auckland Council’s last six service centres into community hubs is rolling out, bringing a successful integration programme to an end and boosting service options for Aucklanders.

Council news 18 Sep 2023

Progress made but more action needed to accelerate delivery of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan

Severe weather events like the Auckland Anniversary Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle show the devastating impacts of climate change – and the importance of climate action.

Emergency Recovery 14 Sep 2023

Consultation on Auckland’s cost-share deal with government now open

Aucklanders are being asked whether they support a deal with government to share the costs of funding $2 billion of storm recovery and resilience programmes.