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Council news 3 Jun 2025

Community-led projects get a boost from Ngā Hapori Momoho grant allocations

A range of projects led by community groups have been allocated a share of $303,119 from Auckland Council in the latest round of Ngā Hapori Momoho | Thriving Communities grants for 2024/2025.

Libraries 3 Jun 2025

Check it out: Auckland Council Libraries trial board game lending

The programme gives Aucklanders the opportunity to connect, play and learn together.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 29 May 2025

Waiheke Response Team being established by Auckland Emergency Management

The new team will be made up of trained local volunteers who will serve as emergency responders.

Council news 28 May 2025

Safeguarding the health of Manukau Harbour

Auckland’s Manukau Harbour Te Maanukanuka-o-Hoturoa is well-loved and well-used by Aucklanders – so it’s important we continue to protect the health and vitality of the harbour.

Council news 26 May 2025

“It takes a village!” Hihi fly the coop after record breaking breeding season

A record 277 hihi / stitchbirds fledged on Tiritiri Matangi Island this breeding season, allowing many birds to spread their wings and leave the flock.

Cleaning up our environment 22 May 2025

Auckland flood project wins prestigious award

Groundbreaking Quay Street tunnel project wins Project of the Year.

Council news 20 May 2025

Council’s smart solutions to daily business

A long-term plan initiative for Auckland Council to do more with less, is reinventing how the council uses technology and purchases services, while also delivering better customer experiences.

Council news 20 May 2025

Auckland Council locks in $66m savings ahead of deadline

Auckland Council has met its full year’s savings target – securing its $66 million savings goal three months ahead of schedule.

Council news 20 May 2025

New timeline for property revaluation

Auckland Council is in the process of delivering its three-yearly property revaluations, ahead of the 2025/2026 rating year.

Council news 19 May 2025

New fleet fortifies Auckland Emergency Management capability

Auckland Emergency Management’s ability to deliver urgent response operations has been further enhanced,

Council news 19 May 2025

Have your say on the future use of Western Springs Stadium

Aucklanders are invited to provide feedback to help shape the future use of Western Springs Stadium.

Council news 18 May 2025

Auckland Regional Parks track update

This the first update in a series covering what’s been done and what’s to come in Auckland Council’s efforts to maintain and renew our extensive network of regional park tracks.

Council news 16 May 2025

Asbestos-containing material washing up on some east Auckland beaches

Auckland Council is aware that pieces of asbestos-containing material (ACM) have been washing up along Auckland’s eastern coastline.

Council news 16 May 2025

New notable trees ready for recognition

A fresh batch of Auckland’s leafy landmarks have been put forward to be preserved on the notable tree schedule.

Council news 16 May 2025

Southern Rural Strategy will cultivate industry, resilience and communities

A new strategy for how and where Auckland’s southern rural area will grow and change over the next 30 years has been approved by Auckland’s Policy and Planning Committee.  

Council news 14 May 2025

Auckland Council announces first stage of CCO Reform

Auckland Council’s Chief Executive, Phil Wilson, has confirmed the final decisions of the Council-Controlled Organisation (CCO) Reform consultation with staff across the Auckland Council Group.