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Council news 8 Jul 2025

Auckland Fintech Expo: 30 startups to showcase the latest innovations and trends in the financial technology sector

The Auckland Fintech Expo 2025 is set to ignite the future of finance with a dynamic half-day gathering of innovators, investors, and tech trailblazers.

Council news 3 Jul 2025

Bus or Busted – If you drink and drive, you’re very likely to get caught

Auckland Transport has teamed up with the New Zealand Police and NZTA to promote public transport as an alternative to driving after a few drinks.

Council news 3 Jul 2025

Who let the dogs out? New campaign shows the impact of letting dogs roam

Auckland Council is launching a bold new marketing campaign this week, aimed at tackling Auckland’s worsening problem with roaming dogs.  

Council news 3 Jul 2025

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited retained as North Harbour Stadium operators in EOI decision

An open expression of interest process seeking new operators for North Harbour Stadium and Domain Precinct has determined that the existing operator Tātaki Auckland Unlimited will remain.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 2 Jul 2025

Emergency response skills enhanced through Operation Waitākere

Volunteers were put through their paces on Auckland’s west coast in a severe weather emergency exercise.

Community 2 Jul 2025

Unsafe church building results in conviction

Auckland District Court convicts local church trust and church leader for defying building safety rules.

Council news 1 Jul 2025

New council functions launch following CCO integration

Today marks the establishment of three new Auckland Council development and property-related functions following the integration of Eke Panuku Development Auckland and the economic development arm of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited into the council. 

Council news 27 Jun 2025

Making room to move along Ellerslie-Panmure Highway

New updates for Ellerslie / Panmure Highway.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 18 Jun 2025

Auckland Council removing barriers for disabled people before and during emergencies

Councillor Sharon Stewart says it’s important the needs of all Aucklanders are planned for so that no one is disadvantaged when an emergency or natural disaster hits the region.

Council news 18 Jun 2025

Enhancing our understanding of landslides in Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council has completed a region-wide study to map landslide susceptibility to help Aucklanders understand the impacts of landslides at a regional level.

Council news 18 Jun 2025

Wastewater upgrades underway in Newmarket

Watercare is upgrading 1.4km of the wastewater network in Newmarket as part of a $12 million annual renewals programme to improve Auckland’s wastewater infrastructure.

Council news 16 Jun 2025

Auckland Council and NZ Police sign memorandum of understanding

It cements and enhances the two organisations’ commitment to continue working together, now and for years to come, to keep Tāmaki Makaurau safe.

Environment 16 Jun 2025

Water quality reporting enhanced for Aucklanders

Auckland Council's 'Water Quality and River Ecology Data Explorer' provides an interactive summary of water quality and freshwater ecology data covering our rivers, lakes, groundwater, and the coast.

Environment 13 Jun 2025

Public feedback received on Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Deed

Auckland Council has received more than 2,250 submissions on the proposed Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Deed of Acknowledgement following public consultation in April and May this year.

Council news 11 Jun 2025

‘Above our expectations’ - Aucklanders borrow millions of library books over past year

Auckland Council Libraries are leading the way lifting literacy across Tāmaki Makaurau with a stack of activities, support and smart technology.

Council news 9 Jun 2025

Rating valuations released to Auckland ratepayers

Auckland ratepayers will receive new property valuations this week, as Auckland Council prepares to update rates from 1 July 2025.